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TV Stars
Talk about a fun morning! The girls at As the Tail Wags Grooming made a few commercials for OviedoTV and I was thrilled to be able too watch, document and giggle. Not only did Kristie do an amazing job but Megan, Alexis and Emily along with Guine and Digit were the...
Welcome Oops!
So apparently even though we never saw Harry and Milly breed, that I palpated and felt nothing and I was completely convinced we had a false pregnancy on our hands, guess what we woke to??? Ooooooppppssss! 62 days past the first day we noticed her flagging, Milly...
False Pregnancy
So today I noticed that Milly was acting off - I mean like paying and nesting off. I paused and started to backdate - Yikers! about two months ago she was in season and we did try to breed her and Harry but we never saw a tie. I planned on waiting until after the...
Pearly Whites
We plan on breeding our sweet Barbie one more time (to our new Champion, Georgie!) and then retire her to an amazing forever family. Prepping her for her final litter included a need for her teeth to be cleaned. Julie comes to both As The Tail Wags Grooming locations...
Get Your Holiday Photo On!
December is here so it is time to start celebrating the holidays. To kick off the season, in addition to sorting the bestest holiday Pug LuLaRoe leggings, we have set up our Figgy Photo Booth at the As The Tail Wags grooming in Oviedo for the month of December. I...
I Think They Approve
We have been in the market for a new sectional for over a year now. Finding the perfect furniture for our dog-filled lifestyle has not been an easy task. We did a two piece corduroy setup that was hands down, the most comfortable furniture ever! It dint clean so well...
Burrrrrr To The Burr Burr
Man oh man was it cold today! Like 34 degrees when we got her old! OUCH! That's one of the pains of showing at this location - Ocala and Brooksville can get pretty darn cold. We all dealt with the frigid temps in our own ways today. And of course, we had 8 am ring...
Stella’s First Show
The last two days I worked on getting Stella accustomed to the show site and to walking on a show lead AT A DOG SHOW! We got her walking beautifully at home. It's the show site that sends her into a tizzy. I had her walking on Thursday beautifully until a sudden move...
Day Two Was Better
... Sorta! Was an early morning rain time we kicked off today with the Whippets, freezing cold and shaking. We are still learning a lot about this breed and it never occurred to me to pick up a jacket for her. The other whippets we're kept warm with jackets and wraps....
Lessons from Day One
First, I must state that the new Double Decker Mini Best in Show Trolley was my savior! Our hotel put us on the second floor and they do NOT have an elevator! With the trolley being the little one's sleeping quarters, my ability to carry it up and down the steps...
Road Trip!
This afternoon, we headed out for our adventure in Ocala for the next four days and we have an extra passenger in tow for the trip. Linguine (Guine for short) is coming with us to participate in the Fast Cat competition for the first three days. What's one more dog in...
Getting’ Um Ready
When I found these three cuddled up in the doggy bed I had to take note and chuckle because little do they know, they will be leaving tomorrow for a five day dog show adventure. They will be learning to live in cramped quarters at hotel and in a trolley at a show...
Rico’s Special Day
Selma seemed to have known the moment that she saw his picture that our Mr Rico was meant to be theirs and when she and her daughter arrived today to bring him home, I would say it's been confirmed. This sweet boy stole hearts and laps almost instantly. Well worth the...
Puppy Sitting
When it comes to Figgy pups, the need for puppy sitting will always be greeted with a "Heck to the YES!" Today we begin sitting the Sadie and Sloane (aka Rio and Simone) and after a pit stop for an appointment (and impromptu socialization) we came home to where it was...
Time For Some Training
Our two newest additions are both in need of some one-on-one training and confidence building. Alexis and I decided to give conformation class a go with her working with Breezy while I work with Stella. Neither did well on the lead at the B-Match so that was our main...
It’s Here and I Am In Love!
My Double Decker Mini Best in Show Trolley arrived this week (after a mishap with it being delivered to the wrong house by FedEx) and tonight we unpacked and set it up. OMG it's perfect! With the Ocala show circuit coming up, it arrived at the perfect time and it is...
A Day At The Beach
New Smyrna has the the closest dog beach around and the chance to not only get to spend some time dripping our toes in the Atlantic AND continue to socialize Breezy and Stella. This afternoon we packed the girls and the humans and headed west to Smyrna Dunes Park. The...
The Sisters Stay Together!
When Morgan contacted me to say her and her family were looking for the perfect family pet, Rio immediately came to mind as the ideal choice. We knew it would it be a girl but would it be Rio or Simone? Simone is the one that caught her eye. And how could she not? The...
Amazing Opportunity Challenge Accepted
and greatly appreciated! Both Stella and Breezy need them some socialization with strangers, both human and canine alike. When Kristie offered to let them spend the day up at the shop while Alexis is there I jumped all over that! We have done it all week and I can...
Too Cute Not To Capture
There is a process in our house when it comes to feeding the crew. Different dogs eat different foods in different room and in different ways. It doesn't take long for them to figure out THEIR unique things and it's funny to watch them wait for their...