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Follow-Up Friday Has Fleas

August 16, 2013 By Jodi

Um make that Flea.  Not the bug, the blogger.

As I mentioned yesterday, my co-hostess this week is a newbie.  Not to the blog hop but to the co-hosting duties. When I asked her to co-host I promised I’d write something nice about her.  She said to tell you she was crunchy.  I think she’s hysterically funny and wish my posts were as funny as hers.  She is the first blogging friend I met at Blog Paws.  An animal lover through and through as you know if you read her blog.

Please stop over and say hello to Flea from Jones Natural Chews.  Thanks so much for joining me this week Flea, it’s awesome to have you on board.

Yes, it’s Follow-Up Friday.  The blog hop that helps you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

You Make Me Smile

Many of you commented on the beauty of this photo.  I’d like to take credit for it, but that was all Mother Nature.

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Autumn Dancer Llama Farm

Emma asked, “Now that fenced in area for the dogs…looks like any dog could just duck under the post or was there another fence?”

Here’s the answer I got from Ginny (one of the owners): the Llama in the picture who kept looking at you is Satin. Crystal is the Llama kissing Chet (smile). For folks who were asking about the backyard fence, there’s very strong woven wire that’s attached from top to bottom of the poles…so far this has been doggy proof (no escapes). However, we are having the “test” right now…4 large Rottweilers and 3 Dobermans (and their owners) are presently vacationing at the cabin.

Jessica said, “Cabin rentals are our vacation salvation with Silas, because he gets overwhelmed by hotel noises. Some cabin rental places really pack them together, though, which cuts down on the fun.”

There are two houses on the property.  One is occupied by the owners and the other is the cabin.  It really is very quiet and peaceful.

And to all of you who want to go with me next time I say, HELL YEAH!!

Blueberry’s Human asked, “what happens if the llama does NOT “accept” you???” and Jen asked, “So I’m wondering what does the llama do if it doesn’t accept you? Kick? Spit?”

I imagine they tear you to shreds like the Hippogriff, but you can bet I won’t be hanging around to find out!   Truthfully I think they just turn away from you.  We were told they rarely spit and when they do it’s usually at another llama.

Jan K asked, “Also, what place can you go with your dogs, and leave them at the cabin and they’ll be let out (if you wanted)?”

Exactly Jan.

It’s a Piece of Fruit

Carol asked, “Canned green bean………really?????”

Yes really.

Blueberry’s Human asked, “Do you also end up with various scratches and/or bruises due to Delilah’s enthusiasm for treats for tricks?”…….and ” hope she has a “soft mouth” like Blueberry.”

Yes. She’s very enthusiastic and not shy about letting you know she what she wants. Many is the time I’ve been scratched or stepped on.  And once she drew blood on my hand.  And no, she does not have a soft mouth.  Most times I have to give her the treat in my palm which can make for a very wet hand, but it beats dripping blood. 🙂

Sugar said, “Next time, may we suggest that don’t bend down so much.”

I know, I know.  My trainer keeps telling me, but it’s a hard habit to break. 🙂

2nd Annual Dogs of Blogville Calendar Contest

Frankie and Ernie said, “HEY….. that is US. We want to get in again this year… would you like a pic of us in our Tighty Whities… instead of our ZoomO’s????? BaaaaaWaaaah”

And when they sent their entry, guess what?  Yup, they sent a picture in their ‘Tighty Whities.”

These two are quite the characters, no?

These two are quite the characters, no?

 

So far I have eight photos, Blueberry, Frankie and Ernie, Dakota, Maya, Alma and Moses, Molly the Wally, Winston, Roxy the Traveling Dog.  I’m so excited to show you all the awesome photos!

Some comments I got regarding the video:

Julie, “I like how Sampson walks up and does every command on the first try ;)”

Jessica, “I also love Sampson. He’s all, “yeah, I’ll sit for that. But I’m not going to carry on like she does.”

Sampson is a very good boy but he’s not into learning tricks.  Thankfully he’s very good at sit and down. 🙂 They were easy for him. 🙂

Thanks for joining Jones Natural Chews and Heart Like a Dog for Follow-Up Friday.  Don’t forget to submit your photos for the calendar contest.

Thanks again to Flea, see that wasn’t painful was it?  I am always looking for co-hosts for this blog hop, just leave me a note in the comments.



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Follow-Up Friday – August 9, 2013

August 9, 2013 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the blog hop that let’s you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.

Joining me today is none other then my dear friend, Linda from the 2 Brown Dawgs.  Her training posts with Thunder, Storm and Freighter are always entertaining.  Many thanks to Linda for sharing the co-hosting duties this week.

You Make Me Laugh

Kim asked, “Great fun, isn’t it? But don’t you just have to wonder if the horses and donkey are secretly laughing at the dogs because they can’t get to them?!”

It was great fun, the best part was the horses and donkeys could have cared less.  They basically just ignored the dogs.

Caren said, “I think your dogs actually wanted to PLAY with that donkey!”

I think Sampson wanted to play, but I’m not sure about Delilah.

The owner of the llama farm told me there is one donkey that likes to get the dogs in trouble.  He will run the fence and get the dogs all riled up so their owners yell at the dogs.

They have a sign posted warning of this donkey.

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At the Southern Tire and Muffler

Jan said, “We had a similar experience in a different town in Virginia when a tire shop stayed after hours in the evening to help out wayfaring strangers. Are all small businesses in Virginia this Heart like a Dog?”

Good question.  I have no idea, but I’m truly grateful to find such wonderful people.

Cupcake said, I love a guy named Cookie! I mean what’s not to love? Unless there was a guy named Bacon…. Or Cheese…. Or Chicken….”

This comment made me laugh.

Dawn said, “Sweet! Heart like a Dog indeed. The world could use more people like that. See if Southern Tire and Muffler has a facebook page and post there. Also, search for the business on Google and give him a Google review. Mail him something. Send Cookie a box of gourmet cookies!

Those are super great ideas Dawn!!  I did try and find a website but not a facebook page.  They did tell me they both work for the fire department and I thought I might call and find out which one and make a donation.

JoAnn said, “That looks like a horseshoe nail, wonder where you got that?”

Well we were out in the country so I imagine just about anywhere. 🙂

Pup Fan said, “I love that you find other people with hearts like a dog wherever you go.”

Awwww

Hey Dude

Thank you all for sharing Dude, I’m hoping he got out.  I saw his name and the title just popped into my head, so I ran with it.  I hope the lyrics helped in some way.

Pamela said, “Maybe you should record it and send it on to the shelter?”

Um, negative Pamela.  That would not help this dog get adopted. 😉

Caption the Photo

Ya’ll are some very clever folks.  Since I can’t highlight them all here I encourage you to go back and read the comments.  This one from Dawn made me chuckle, ”

(whisper) Please not the vet, please not the vet, please not the vet…”

Carol was the one who came closest to what I was thinking.  She said, “Which way dad…ill co-pilot.”

So without further ado, here is the photo, with my caption.

Well EXCUUUUUSE me.  I thought you said DOG was your co-pilot.

Well EXCUUUUUSE me. I thought you said DOG was your co-pilot.

 

The real story?  Hubby was eating a banana and bananas are one of Delilah’s favorite foods.  She was waiting patiently for him to share with her. 😀

This ‘N That Thursday

I was hesitant to go the “Mac route” since I’m usually slow learning new things, but since I’ve been using the iPhone and the iPad, I figured why not.  I’ve also had fellow bloggers tell me it’s awesome, so I guess we’ll see.

Jackie said, “(Just not being about to copy/paste w/ Ctrl C/V would probably send me ’round the bend.) ”

At first I couldn’t figure it out, but then I googled it and it’s actually very similar to windows.  You still hit the ‘c’ to copy and the ‘v’ to paste, it’s just the ‘control’ key that’s different.  I’m sure once I get use to it, it will be fine.

What I’d really like to figure out is how to open a link in a new tab.  That would be kick ass. 😀

That’s a wrap for this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, co-hosted by 2 Brown Dawgs blog and Heart Like a Dog.



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Follow-Up Friday – August 2, 2013

August 2, 2013 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the blog hop that let’s you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.

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Joining me this week as co-hostess is the amazing Pup Fan from I Still Want More Puppies.  Remember the awesome discussion on Wednesday?  That was because of her.  She’s an incredible woman, fur mom to Bella and Tavish, Queen of the Parodies and did I mention the best thing?  She’s my friend.

Many thanks to Pup Fan for co-hosting with me this week.

You Make Me Laugh

JoAnn asked, “Are they enjoying their stay at the ranch? did they roll in poop yet?”

Yes we are enjoying our stay at the ranch.  It’s a really beautiful property and I hope to do an entire post about the farm.  The dogs had a great time and Sampson even got fairly close to a Llama!  And as of the writing of this post, no poop rolling.

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Hello Llama, my name is Stone, Sampson Stone.

2 Brown Dawgs said, “Storm would be happy to see the horses. Horse poop is a delicacy to her!”

LOL and EWWWW but I suspect given the chance, Delilah would feel the same way!

When the Universe Smacks You Upside Your Head

Caren Gittleman said, “I think we ALL can use a good “slapping” every now and then and it is amazing how it is taken care of FOR us.”

Amen sister.  I’m not saying I don’t deserve a good smack upside my head.  🙂  It was just what I needed.

Jen said, “I’m always getting slapped upside my head by the universe and sometimes it slaps my ass too.”

I think I was getting an ass slapping too!

Jessica said, “I think I missed where you are taking this trip?”

We are nestled in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee on a Llama farm!

Before There Was You

Tuesday my sweet, beautiful boy turned nine.  We celebrated his birthday by taking a nice long walk around the llama farm. Thank you all for the birthday wishes I think he enjoyed his day.

Houndstooth said, “It’s funny how the right dog can bring about so many changes in our lives and lead us to where we need to go.”

I agree.  It’s amazing how one dog can make such a positive change.

Free To Good Home

This post generated a LOT of discussion, which I think is a very good thing.  I honestly think I could write many more posts about this topic. For the most part we all agree, AB is an asshat.  Thank you Jodi Chick for spelling it out.  

Because it was a very deep and intense subject, I have responded to all the comments directly on the post.

Here’s the thing, we’ve all made mistakes.  As human beings, as parents and as dog parents.  The key is to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them. Had the writer of the post confessed she was in over her head and had remorse for how her dog was being neglected, it would have been an entirely different post. One does not neglect their dog and then brag about it.  Not it Blogville.

Life on a Llama Farm

Well our time here is coming to an end.  Tomorrow morning we pack up and start the long drive home.  It’s been a very relaxing week.  I didn’t get to do as much hiking as I would have liked but it was wonderful just being out on the porch enjoying nature.

Caren Gittleman said, “there is something about llamas that just makes me laugh. ” Could it be there smiles Caren?

SlimDoggy asked, “Did she get in the water? ”

photo (5) No, we wouldn’t let her.  We are afraid once she gets in, we won’t get her out.

2 Brown Dawgs said, “Even away from home on vacation you have my back.” and “maybe the wonderful time starts around 4pm (judging from some FB pictures)”

We may not always see eye to eye on certain subjects, but I will always have your back. 🙂  And yes, 4:00 is the magic hour for me!

Pamela asked, “Will he be smuggling a llama into his luggage? ”

Absolutely not!  I have my hands full with the two dogs.  Although they might come in useful with the lawn. hehe

Jan K said, “That looks like such a wonderful place to relax. Even on a rainy day, sitting on the porch sounds idyllic. Doesn’t hurt to have a hot tub too!”

It is a wonderful place and if any of you are interested (before I get my post up) drop me a line and I’ll get you the contact information.

That’s it for me, have a great weekend!

This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop, hosted by I Still Want More Puppies and Heart Like a Dog.

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