Dog Stuff at Staples?

Feb 20, 2014 | Supplies and Finds

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...

Our New Veteran Still Has It!

Feb 19, 2014 | Chihuahua Habits, Dude

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

Feb 16, 2014 | Dog Shows

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

Feb 15, 2014 | KC, Smoochie, Spike

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!

Feb 14, 2014 | Bella, Smoochie

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

Feb 13, 2014 | Toy Hauler Renovations

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...

Wicked Weather Huddle

Feb 12, 2014 | Our Chihuahuas, Weather

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

Feb 11, 2014 | Bella, Sleeping Habits, Smoochie

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

Feb 10, 2014 | Dog Shows

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!

Feb 9, 2014 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy

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...