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Follow-Up Friday, August 7, 2015

August 7, 2015 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – August 2, 2015

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It’s my signature look.

Jan K asked, “LOL….how does she do that? It has to be running with wild abandon that causes the drool to wrap around their noses!”

I think it’s because she shakes her head. Oh, and of course, she’s always drooling on a walk. LOL

Emma said, “My sisters and I don’t normally drool, although Bailie will if forced to wait for food but it just runs out of her mouth and onto the ground like a faucet!”

Ugh, yes, sometimes Delilah’s drops, like on my feet or on my leg. It’s so gross!

Glennis said, “A real slobber chops! She must shake her head a lot to spread it around so.”

Yes! I wonder why she can’t shake her head when she’s not drooling? 🙂

Elaine said, “I think Delilah has mastered the drool slinging technique, lol! Does she ever get the foamy mouth phenomenon?

Only rarely and usually if she’s running a lot. 

Blueberry’s Human  shared, “It makes me smile (and also, gag a little) when I am sitting there eating something I plan on sharing with Blueberry and she sits there drooling and the box fan is on high and it blows her string of saliva onto my leg. Magical moments, I treasure them.

Oh my, you made me laugh. One of my magical moments is when they sneeze in my face. That is also treasurable. 🙂

That’s Just How We Roll

Golden Lab Waits for Walk

That’s just how we roll in the ‘hood.

Lauren Miller said, “You sound like me! I really love my late night walks because no one is outside and my dogs are better on the leash, too!…If you notice any more scooting, you might want to have her anal glands checked.”

Yes, the lack of distractions definitely makes for a better walk. Ah yes, anal glands. 🙂 She does have a tendency to need hers expressed, but it was a done a couple of weeks ago, in this instance I’m pretty sure it was a dingleberry. 😉

Taryn said, “Well, at least it doesn’t sound like Delilah left a big skid mark across the driveway. Those are really hard to remove with a poop bag 😉”

LOL no, definitely no skid marks!

Callie, Shadow and Ducky’s Mom said, “Ouch! Scraping her bum across the driveway?? That had to have hurt! Poor D-Dog! Hope she finally got rid of it, whatever “it” was!!”

Oh she sure did. She sat right down in the road and bit whatever it was off. LOL

Mary asked, “It’s never boring in your world, is it? LOL”

Nope. Come, sit, stay. You will be entertained. 🙂

Blueberry’s Human said, “I’ve kinda missed talking about poop like this. Thanks for satisfying my “fix”. 😉”

Oh hey, you know it’s always real here. And really, poop makes the best posts!

Caren Gittleman said, “When you live with a Sheltie, it isn’t a matter of being “old” (but we are lol), or “having our hearing aids turned off” (which thankfully, we don’t have, YET)…it’s just that Shelties bark at leaves, pebbles, imaginary creatures, (you get the idea). If I went to the window ALL of the time, I’d never get anything done! Well, he isn’t THAT bad…but……….he sees the same dogs here every day and goes ballistic each and every time one takes a poop within his range. :-)”

LOL my dogs bark at imaginary things too and I don’t check every single time, BUT if they had their faces smushed to the screen at 6:00 AM, I would definitely be checking. 😉

Jan asked, “Did you know those are called dingleberries?”

I did not. Thank you Jan, I can always count on you. 

Jan K said,”Video of that is the only thing that could be more fun than reading it!! I can picture the camera panning between the smushed-face dog barking away, Delilah, and you, all set to – the music of Deliverance?…I think Delilah is messing with you and that dog…there was nothing stuck back there….she just knew you needed some blog material! LOL”

I actually changed the ring of the timer now, it’s a little ding, ding, ding. LOL I’m glad you enjoyed the read and I bet video would have been funny.

Jen Gabbard said, “I would laugh my ass off If I saw that scene, especially as Deliverance starts to play. I’m wondering now if Laika’s poop problems are due to grass, I swear she gets more dingleberries than any dog I’ve even known. And of course when she gets them she acts like it’s such a shock and the scariest thing ever, so she scoots around like a mad woman.”

Oh don’t you LOVE when they look back there like, WTF? It cracks me up.

The Devil On My Shoulder

Jan K said, “I’d love to know what that woman was thinking as she realized that you weren’t going to turn around this time!”

Oh me too. I was tempted to say (quite loudly) “No, no, Sampson, I will feed you breakfast when you get home, you don’t need that little dog.” But thankfully the little devil didn’t win that one. 😉

Monika said, “Sometimes I want to take those retractable leashes and wrap them around the owner’s neck and then beat them with their phones! ”

Holy smack. I’m with you on that one. About a (or so) ago, we had a labrador mix on a retractable leash. They must have dropped the leash and yes, the retractable leash ‘chased’ the dog and it was missing for a few days. They finally found him deep in the woods, that retractable leash had somehow got stuck on a tree. He was dehydrated and pretty bitten up by insects, but he was found. I had all I could do not to comment on that post about the leash. LOL

Jenna, Mark “Husky-Crazed” Drady said, “I know what you mean about reactive dogs. I have them too. And yes, I “prefer” to walk them each seprately, but theres just not always time for that. So I know how you feel!”

It’s just a lot of time when you have multiple dogs. If I was only doing it once per day, per dog, then it wouldn’t be too bad, but they both expect two walks per day. And don’t even try to leave one of them home. 🙂

Well that’s it for me peeps, have a great weekend and be sure to come back next week to find out the winners of our Omegease giveaway! 

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Follow-Up Friday – July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – July 26, 2015

Golden Lab with Beard

Do you think this would be a good Halloween costume?

Taryn said, “Neither one of my guys is much into de-stuffing their toys. However they have de-stuffed a real rabbit or two 😉”

Oh my. I’m not quite sure how I’d react to THAT.

Jan K said, “That is so cute! I’ve seen this done at times too. There is something pretty special about an empty stuffie….it smells good inside or something. :-)”

I have no idea, but in our house, just because a stuffie is empty, does not mean it’s no good. No, they continue to play with it and tear it until I finally have to take it away.

Elaine said, “Haha, I love that bearded guy! I’m probably the only weirdo that re-stuffs my dog’s toys so she can pull it all out again and again…until I’ve finally given up on the poor creature and hide it in the trash can under some other garbage so she doesn’t know that I’ve thrown it away (while she’s outside peeing, of course.) I always feel a little guilty when I do that, lol!”

No you are not! I’ve actually re-stuffed the stuffie. I mean unless it’s so torn up it won’t hold the stuffing, why not?

Jen Gabbard asked, “Aww, how long did he have it before he decided the stuffing had to go? I do like the bearded look if I do say so myself.”

I want to say he’s had that Hedgehog for close to a year, (I think it was last year’s birthday present.) It’s been torn, but as long as there is still form or stuffing in it, we hang on to them.

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Omegease…

You should know that Steve is reading the comments and answering questions, so if you left a question, please go back and check to see if he responded.

Monika said, “Wow that stuff sounds fabulous! Sam will be 10 in October and despite his pogo sticking ways, will no doubt need something like this.”

I think it’s very important especially for a dog that does a lot of jumping! Why wait until there is a problem? Get him started on it early.

Hawk aka BrownDog said, “By the way, the Humans have read a couple of articles recently suggesting that “farm raised” fish has little or no benefit and can actually be unhealthy because of the conditions in which they are raised. ”

I absolutely agree with your humans Hawk. Most of what I read indicate the area they are raised in is very small, which also means it gets very dirty and I can’t imagine how much of that ick is absorbed into the fish.

Sue said, ” I shouldn’t even enter since I won the weekly Rejenease giveaway, but what the heck. I’d like to try this with Jeffie, but maybe Rudy and Rosie, too.”

You absolutely SHOULD enter!

Sherri said, “You had me at less shedding……it looks like it’s snowing dog hair in my house. Lightning the Lab Mix sheds like a Husky in the south. Can’t wait to see if it helps him! Plus he will be 9 this fall, and I’ll do anything to keep him going strong. ”

Strong is good. Good luck in the giveaway!

Jan said, “I don’t know what your day job is but you have a great talent for advertising copy writing.”

Well thank you very much! My actual day job is an Administrative Assistant, I do have a degree in Communications and I really love advertising. You think I could parlay that into a job? 😉

Tenacious Little Terrier said, “We used to give Mr. N fish oil but stopped after he had a case of acute pancreatitis. Not sure if this would be too high in fat to give him or not?”

Steve has responded to this comment and suggests checking with your vet before giving it to Mr. N.

Becky said, “We use Alaska Naturals Wild Salmon Oil for Shadow, our 12 year old, Roxy, our 14 year old and Kingsley, our 10 year old. Both Roxy and Kingsley have congestive heart failure and Shadow pup has major skin allergies. Steven, can you tell me if this will add more of what my pups need to help them live well? Oh, arthritis is a factor too. Roxy is my main concern. Thanks Jodi. You always share great information!”

Becky I see that you and Steven have connected via the comments. 

The One – Barks and Bytes

Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes for my boy. It was a low key kind of day. He got a new toy (which Delilah promptly took away from him) and of course, lots and lots of love!

This is not the picture I wanted to post. I have one of me sitting on the floor in front of the couch with him curled up in my arms and I have the biggest smile on my face, but I couldn’t find it!!

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I think he was probably around 3 or 4 months old here.

Kari said, “Aw, this post makes me so happy. Surprising though, that you didn’t already have a Delilah in mind when you named him!”

Oh but we did! Originally we intended on taking two puppies, but were advised against getting litter mates. Once we saw him, we fell in love and he was the one. When I decided to get Delilah, Hubby only agreed if her name could be changed to Delilah. Somehow Toby and Ginny just don’t seem right. 😉

Jan K said, “Our late Maggie was Lab/Golden (with a little shepherd) and she was an awesome dog too.”

I don’t want to say it too loud, but it really is a nice mix.

Taryn said, “And I bet those 11 years have just flown by in the blink of an eye!”

I wish I could have slowed them down.

Flea said, “LOOKIT BABY SAMPSON!!! *squeeee* He’s so darn CUTE!!”

Isn’t he just?

Monika said, “♪ღ♪░H░A░P░P░Y░ B░I░R░T░H░D░A░Y░░♪ღ♪ Sampson :-)”

Thank you! And how pray tell, did you make it look like that?

Jan said, “That was beautiful, Jodi {wipes water from cheek] Happy birthday to a special dog. I didn’t realize he was a product of a mixed marriage. :-)”

Thank you Jan, shh, don’t tell anyone, but his parents weren’t married.;-) His mom was scheduled to be bred to a Golden but some neighborhood scalawag got her. We actually didn’t know until she’d had the litter if we were getting a Golden or a mix.

Jen Gabbard said, “Some dogs just have a way into our hearts like no other, it’s beautiful & frightening at the same time.”

It sure is. Our bond is so strong and so amazing and I’m terrified of the day when he will no longer be with me.

Talent Hounds said, “I know what you mean as my girls are pretty well out and Kilo is my baby (and my project). It is his birthday and Gotcha Day next week. He will be 3. Hopefully love, patience, treats and training will help him become the good boy he is meant to be. XS”

Oh he will! It takes time and patience but it is so worth it. Our little aloof Delilah has turned into quite the love bug.

Well that’s it for me folks. I hope you have a nice weekend! Remember to enter our contest for the Omegease and please share it on Facebook for an extra entry!

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Follow-Up Friday – July 24, 2015

July 24, 2015 By Jodi

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight awesome comments, answer reader’s questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – July 19, 2015

Chocolate Lab

Does this picture make my butt look big?

Monika said, “I’m a huge fan of magic settings. Now if they’d put one on an iPhone to make you look 10 lbs. lighter in selfies. 😉”

Now wouldn’t that be nice? OR a feature to take away the blemish that suddenly popped up.

Jan said, “I love the way dogs smile with their ears, their tails and the whole bodies, not just their mouths.”

Isn’t it wonderful? You can tell immediately that you’ve got a friend.

Pamela asked, “BTW, do you think Delilah knows a cute smile will make it easier for you to forgive her for snatching food off the counter?”

Honestly, I’m never sure what that dog thinks, but she does know that I’m very quick to forgive her.

Elaine said, “I like that effect…and the stretchy smile. Haley’s “butt in the air” stretches always make me smile. :-)”

THAT would make me smile too!

I Know Why They’re Called Bugs

Kate O’Brien said, “Bugs are another thing on my long list of items I don’t miss living in California. I remember camping in the Adirondecks around July 4th and getting bit by black flies…those are the nastiest things, I was sick for a week from them. Yeah, we have earthquakes, but we don’t have bugs.”

THEY are nasty! And I’m jealous you have no bugs, but I don’t think I could deal with the earthquakes either. 🙂

Taryn said, “I got stung by a wasp on Sunday, so yeah, I hate bugs too!”

CRAP! I read that on your blog! I’m super sorry. I hate bees too! Hubby got stung twice last night!

Mary said, “Come to Wyoming. I’m sitting here with a blanket on my lap, and the heat going. (Don’t hate me)”

Is it that cold Mary? And are there bugs? (And I could never hate you.) 🙂

Pamela said, “Bwa ha ha! I’m so glad I wasn’t drinking when I read your “whore on payday” line. :-)”

Yay! For those that don’t know, one of my goals in life is to make Pamela shoot milk out her nose. 😀

Emma said, “We had tons of bugs on our walk in the Whitetail Woods park, horse flies specifically. ”

Horse flies are horrible and they hurt when they bite!

Jen Gabbard said, “I’ve finally gotten to the point where I have to spray myself in the nastiest bug repellent on earth (deep woods off) and while it works for mosquitoes it does NOTHING to keep the stupid deer & horse flies away. ”

Those damn bugs! I’ve used so many different products and they still come after me. There are some of these little flies in the woods that love the Delilah’s eyes, the poor girl, when they start coming out we stay out of the woods.

Jan said, “The spiders are trying to help you by building webs across the paths to catch the bugs. But apparently you are undermining their efforts with your face. :-)”

Bwa ha ha, is that it?

Monika said, “Why oh why did Mother Nature make spider webs appear exactly at face height? Trust me, it’s not a good look with my arms flailing all over and me hopping around like I just stepped on a bed of nails to try and get rid of that crap.”

Exactly! I’m flapping my arms like I’m trying to fly. LOL

Cupcake said, “Mom comes home black and blue from slapping herself when bugs come near her. I like bugs. They’re delicious. And yes they DO taste like chicken! ”

One of these days I’m going to write a post about all the places I’ve hit myself and all the things I’ve used to do it. As for the taste of bugs,  I must have had a bad bug, because it did not taste like chicken!

Clowie said, “You’re too fussy if you don’t like eating bugs. My advice is to keep trying, you’re bound to find a type you enjoy sooner or later!”

Um…I don’t think that is going to happen. LOL

Best Pet Blogs To Follow – Barks and Bytes

Thank you all so much for the congratulations, it was an unexpected but greatly appreciated surprise.

Jan said, “Wait, you mean I didn’t win the African lottery and that hot guy is coming on to you too?…Congratulations on being chosen as a best pet blog. I wonder why the email went to your spam folder since it was a message only to you.

I’m sorry Jan, no and yes that dirty dipper is trying to hook up with both of us. 🙂 As for the e-mail, I have my filter set on high, if you’re not in my contact list, it goes to spam.

Elaine said, “Isn’t it great when something like that turns out to be legit?”

It sure is great!! And greatly appreciated.

Jan K said, “I think you are wise to be cautious about clicking on links, what you did is exactly what I usually do if I’m unsure of a link…look it up separately.”

I agree Jan, with all the crazy hackers and spammers out there, I think you can never be too careful.

Well that’s it for me my friends. Have a great weekend!!

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