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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyDog Stuff at Staples?
While checking out at Staples with my, you know, "Office Supplies", I happened to notice this box with a clearance tag on it. I literally did a double take, since I have never seen dog supplies in an office supply store. Dog Steps at Staples? Foldable wooden dog steps...
Our New Veteran Still Has It!
The the world of AKC, a dog over 7 is considered a Veteran and Champion Veterans can actually show in a class specifically for them! Pretty cool aye? Well, Dude is our newest veteran pet in the house. He turned 7 back in November still has the energy of a pup. 7 years...
Another Day At The Dog Show
I know that when I enter one of my dogs in a dog show, I am paying for a judge's opinion. They should know and understand the breed standard but there are other things that come into play as well. A lot of it is personal preferences and of course there is the...
Lovin the Lap Time
With me waiting for the counter tops to cure, I have had the entire day to update the website and get a lot of work done on my laptop. I saw just how much the dogs have missed my couch time/their lap time as they all huddled around and ON me all evening. KC, Dewey and...
Da Whimp!
How did we spend our Valentines Day? Showing love by having the puppies receive their latest vaccines!! Bella is officially done with all of her puppy vaccines by receiving her Rabies today and Smoochie is officially a big ol baby! She screamed something fierce...
Lessons In Counter Tops
I am back at the Toy Hauler Renovations this week as my injuries are feeling much better and my anxiety to get things finished kick into high gear. Today I took on one of the bigger hurdles - The laminate counter tops. As with everything else I have discovered with...
Wicked Weather Huddle
Holy Crapola! The weather has turned NASTY and the winds and rain are slamming the house big time. I am sure the dogs feel the tension from us humans as we listen the storm outside and the news on the TV, inspiring them to huddle up on the couch with their humans....
What A Cat Bed Can Teach You
I like to have a couple crawl-in cat beds on hand for puppies because they make a fabulous den for more than one little one. With the temps getting down over night, I thought I would put one in for the girls to use tonight. Within minutes, they made it their own and...
Some Final Thoughts On ICE
After taking it all in yesterday while at the ICE dog shows being held in Deland, I thought I would share my thoughts and opinions with my fellow dog show peeps. I sat down with a cup of coffee and read all of the information in my folder and boy, there was a lot I...
There’s A Report Card For Juniors!
The longer we stay, the better it gets this afternoon at the ICE show. The Juniors were moved to right before their Best In Show after the 4th show of the weekend and there was quite a large turn out! et's just say, double that of the Toy Breed group. My daughter was...
We Made It To Groups!
That was a first for KC and I. Sure, there were only two of us in the ring, but still…GROUPS! Let me start from the beginning... There were four entries in the Toy Breed Class - We were number three. I wasn't too sure how KC was going to do since she was not her self...
Takin’ In The ICE
Never having experienced an ICE Dog Show before I wasn't too sure how to prepare or what to expect. I am accustom to the Judging Program arriving prior to the show day , giving the ring number and the time. With online entries being accepted through midnight on Friday...
The Birthday Balloon
My family spoiled me totally today, my birthday. A second full day on the couch, recouping my injury and being waited on hand and foot. Pretty nice aye? This afternoon, they came to me with a pile of gifts, a bouquet of flowers and an enormously large helium filled...
Lots of Crushin’ Goin’ On
I am still on couch rest and if you have spent any time with me, you will know this has NOT been easy. I am always doing something and knowing there is an unfinished project in my yard has been driving me NUTS! I cut out new harnesses from some cool, new fabrics that...
Checkin’ Out ICE
So what's a girl laid up, on the mend and suddenly without a weekend camping trip to do? Check out the International Canine Event being held in Deland this weekend. I have heard so many great things about this organization and their events so am really looking forward...
Maternal Instincts
With Bella being the last of Barbie's puppies remaining here with us and of course, the introduction of Smoochie, there have been some interesting changes going on around here. Bella and Smoochie have become the best of friends and both keep each other company, never...
Man Down – MAN DOWN!
My challenge to complete the toy hauler renovations by this Friday has hit a major snag and I am sorry to say, it simply will NOT happen. Granted, I got a heck of a lot done in 2 weeks but I am down for the count. Dear hubby started the cabinet doors on Sunday and...
It’s Puppy Time!
We have put down the paint brushes and power tools to cuddle up on the couch and watch the kick off of Puppy Bowl X. It's an annual tradition in this house and no matter what project we may be working on, it's a must watch. And this year for two extra special reasons....
We Love Ikea!
After perusing the latest Ikea catalog, I had quite the list of items I wanted to pick up for our renovation project. In just under an hour, the cart was jam-packed with tons of great finds and tonight, I am going to share some of the besest of the best Ikea finds!...
He Found The Spot
Granted, the temperatures are starting to warm up a bit, but Spike has figured out the coveted nap spot in our house - In front of the back windows in our living room where the sunlight beams into the house. It's the perfect warming spot for all of the Chihuahuas in...