Heart Like a Dog

The Good, the Bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs!

Follow-up Friday….Day Three Hundred, Eleven

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For those new to the blog, my follow-up Friday provides me with an opportunity to update or revise a post from the previous week.

I Got Nothin’ – Author’s Note

Sunday morning I went to the Farmer’s Market and at the very last vendor I saw, I found a “Kick Ass Cold Remedy” tea.  I’m not kidding, that’s the name of the product.  The instructions say 1 tablespoon per cup in boiling water; steep 8 to 10 minutes.  Drink 4 cups per day at first symptoms, you should feel better in 1 hour and recover in 1 to 3 days.   The tea is a delicious mix of a number of herbs; after 2 cups I felt 50% better.  By Wednesday morning I was almost 100% better.  The tea ROCKS!  If you are interested in ordering some of this “Kick Ass Cold Remedy” you can e-mail Rhonda RONIK@yahoo.com

K-9 Kamp – Author’s Note

I didn’t finish the jumping challenge; but I do have high hopes for this last and final week’s challenge; “Catch me if you can.”

Pet Commandments – Author’s Note

This was not in fact the Pet Commandments that were posted on my facebook wall.  Try as I might I can’t seem to find that facebook post!  There was one additional item on that FB post and it said, “I pooped on the carpet.”

I like that commandment because, well…..you know……………..Poop happens!

Hope you rocked your week!!

The Chase Is On…Day Three Hundred, Ten

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Yesterday started the final week of K-9 Kamp.  Since we’ve had a very poor showing at Kamp, I forgot to check Kol’s Notes yesterday, so already I am handicapped before even getting out of the gate.

The challenge for this final week of Kamp is called “Catch me if you can,” I’m going to call it chase.

Humor me on this.

I chase Delilah out of the bathroom first thing in the morning.

I chase Delilah out of the kitchen in the mornings and evenings when I am cooking.

I chase Delilah through the woods and field when we are walking (especially if I have dropped the leash!)

I chase Delilah away from my night-time snack.

I think we might have a chance with this one.

Try to catch me.....

Pet Commandments…Day Three Hundred, Nine

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I came across this last week via a friend on facebook (Thanks Timmy!)  I’ve seen a lot of things in all my years surfing the internet and receiving e-mails but I’ve never seen this.

As soon as I read it I thought, this should go to every person who adopts from a shelter, pound or rescue; and breeders and (*shudders*) pet stores should include it with their puppies as well.

While I was searching for the rightful owner in order to give credit where credit is due; I found a beautiful website where you can leave tribute (at no cost) to your best friend who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. (I was too chicken to read any of them!) Michael (the website creator) describes it like this: This site is a little piece of cyberspace devoted to some of our temporarily lost ‘Best Friends’.

The credit for The 10 Commandments from a pet’s point of view goes to Stan Rawlinson.

  • My life is likely to last 10-15 years; any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
  • Give me time to understand what you want from me; don’t be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.
  •  Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back.
  • Respect is earned not given as an inalienable right.
  • Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment; I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment, and friends, but I only have you.
  •  Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice and your tone. You only have to look at my tail.
  • Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it, and if it’s cruel, it may affect me forever.
  • Please don’t hit me. I can’t hit back, but I can bite and scratch, and I really don’t ever want to do that.
  • Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right foods or I’ve been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak. It may be I am just dog-tired.
  • Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention.
  • Go with me on difficult journeys.  Never say, “I can’t bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence”. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, regardless of what you do, I will always love you.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Mr. Rawlinson’s website says it can be shared if you give credit and link back to him.

Please note, I am not endorsing Mr. Rawlinson; I am simply giving him credit for his work.

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