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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyWell That Isn’t Going To Work
So tonight's walk got pushed an hour later than the norm and it got dark before we made it out of the neighborhood. Surprisingly, as soon as it got dark, TIPSY'S TAIL WENT UP!!!! I swear! I cannot catch a break! There are no dog shows held by candlelight so unless...
Brought Inspiration
Today's walk included an addition - I decided to bring KC to see if she might inspire Tipsy to raise her tail. KC was our inspiration to help get Tipsy to walk on a lead, maybe she can work her magic again. Well, it didn't work to the degree that I wished but the...
The Boys Are Growin’ Up
Barbie's boys are growing up before our eyes and they each have truly come not their own. Toddy is the laid back cuddly buddy, Kenny is a pistol from the word go and Scotty is a perfect blend of the two. They are all right around the same size and I suspect they will...
Trying Something New
So it was suggested that I take Tipsy out on our evening walks to see if we can add to that socialization checklist and help her gain more confidence - ultimately getting that tail up when she's waking! Well, she went the first 1/2 mile of our 2 mile trip walking,...
Doing What Chihuahuas Do
As I mentioned, we have found the solution for Dude's anxiety but I couldn't help but note the fact that he has also been given the opportunity to do what Chihuahuas are so great at - Being a watch dog! As we pulled into the driveway after our trip out to the vet, I...
More Socialization Than Anything
The youngins' needed their final set of puppy vaccines but I brought Georgie and Smoochie along for some extra socialization. SO many sights and smells give a perfect opportunity to expose Georgie to things he might also find at dog shows. [gallery link="file"...
LOVE Visits!
I so love when our forever families come back for visits and today's was beyond uber special! Paul and Jane are in Florida this week and brought Kiki and Huggie's sister - their news addition - Bindi, over for a bit of catch up and play. It has been soon long...
And Then Came My Morning Buddies…
We woke up late today - after our very all night, all nighter - so after breakfast, I plopped onto the couch and started up the laptop to get to work. It didn't take long for my lap buddies to find their spots but I will tell you, I have never seen them position...
All-Nighter with My Fellow Night Owl
So Alexis is at the Taylor Swift concert and staying over in Tampa for the evening so I have the air mattress set up in the family room to sleep on tonight. Th majority of my canine sleeping companions are fast asleep but not Tipsy. She is following my ever roll over...
Halloween? CHECK!
So it may have been one of our quietest Halloweens in years, but that didn't stop us from taking advantage of the unique opportunity to expose our pups to screaming kids and ringing doorbell. I am proud to announce that all four puppies made it successfully through...
Coat’s Comin’ In
So now that Barbie's babies are 3 months old, her coat is star tog to come backing - very slowing but it's coming. Females loose their coat from nursing and all of the hormones. This pregnancy and nursing really seemed to take it's toll on her coat and her bald spots...
No Yorkie Babies at Hotel Figgy
Bree didn't go into labor while she was here with us - she is going home tonight and her temp is still normal. Yesterday was her due date, but I am guessing it will be tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about her pups' arrival - Three are expected!
FaceTime With The Kids
Human and Canine alike! We caught up with the kids today which went from a telephone call to FaceTime to draining all batteries. With the kids being in Texas we miss them so much, but with today's amazing technology, we feel so much closer with a live video chats. We...
On Whelp Watch
Bree is - hands down - the sweetest Yorkie I have ever met! She will be staying here so we can watch her for her mommy while she is showing this weekend. Bree's due date is Sunday but as you know, there is that one week window and she could could into labor at any...
What An Awesome Sister
Ty is recovering perfectly from his surgery, loving life being spoiled on the couch. No jumping and a lot of napping is exactly what the doctor ordered and he is clearly mastering that. Now that Milly is out of her heat, she is able to join him on the couch and boy...
Our New Norm
When ever we leave the house, Dude starts this annoying bark of panic that then gets all of the other dogs into a howling frenzy. The howling can sometimes go on for up to 5 minutes and yes, it can be heard from the end of our driveway! ANNOYING!!! Last week, by...
SO MANY THINGS!
It started as any other trip to see Doc - some vaccines and a snippety-snip for the Ty man. But so much more happened and it was amazing! First, the puppies did so awesome - all five of them! Kidd and Georgie got their rabies while the others received their second set...
Will It Ever End?
The 20+ days of a female dog's heat cycle seems to never end, especially when you have three with overlapping seasons and a house full of very young an alert males. The puppies are too young to do anything really, but Ty is a virile young boy that is primed and ready...
Tweenage Confusion
So as you know, Milly is in season and our young pups are confused as ever. They are so into playing, the appropriate actions for their 12 week and 16 week old age. But at the r same time, their hormones are kicking not gear and they are all kinds of confused....
Pant Strings
So it looks like the strings on my pants are the latest thing in puppy toys! Well at least for this litter it is. Yanks, pulls, tugs and stretches are constant if drawstrings are within reach. I actually have lost the string in my favorite pari of jammie bottoms - But...