Heart Like a Dog

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

Pet Blogger Showcase – April 15, 2017

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Here in the states, tax day is upon us. Anyone else dread doing their taxes? I have a tendency to procrastinate on doing them. I finally had to promise myself a treat in order to bribe myself to do them. AND I told Hubby, next year, I want to pay someone to do them. 🙂

So besides taxes, here at Casa de Stone, I’ve just wrapped up a full week of work at my new job. Phew, I’m exhausted, I’ve been on shorter hours for so long, I’ve forgotten how tiring it can be.

Thankfully, I’ve had some amazing posts to help my mind relax a bit. Posts like:

Photo courtesy of Wag ‘N Woof Pets

Cooking for the Crew, by Jan at Wag ‘N Woof Pets – Jan started cooking for her dogs when her Golden, Sheba was fighting cancer. When you have a dog with health issues, getting the right nutrients for them can sometimes be very challenging. Many people choose to make their pet’s food themselves. This post will give you some ideas and resources on how to get started.

Photo courtesy of Doggie Wagging Care

Must Have Pet Tag Connector by Rebecca at Doggie Wagging Care – When we were active in training classes for the dogs, we knew a woman who had a collar for her dog for every holiday and every season. All told, I think she had over 30 collars! Now, if you’re changing your dog’s collar on the average of every 12 days or so, well, you can imagine the tags become a hassle. A pet tag connector is a must have, and Doggie Wagging Care has found a great one!

Photo Courtesy of 15 and Meowing.com

The Caterbury Bunny Auditions-Part 1 by Ellen Pilch at 15 and Meowing.com – Because…you guys…it’s a cat with bunny ears!

Welcome to the Pet Blogger Showcase! This is the place for you to show off your favorite family friendly pet related posts, find other great posts to read, show some love to other bloggers and maybe be featured on one of the host blogs!

Meet the Hosts Behind the Showcase

Pet Faves– Living the pet lover lifestyle

Heart Like A Dog- The good, the bad, and the Oh My God of living with dogs

Felines Opines– The world from a feline point of view

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat– The humorous and touching tales of a formerly homeless, yet always extraordinary, feline and his Momma, who’s just along for the ride.

About the Pet Blogger Showcase

Twice a month, On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, you have the chance to link up one of your blog posts to the linky party link-up. Then visit 3 other blogs that joined the party and leave a meaningful comment. Feel free to share with your followers on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. Then each week the hosts will feature their favorite 3 posts from the previous Linky Party on the new party post.

Pet Blogger Showcase Rules

Share a pet specific post, past or present, from your blog in the linky below (be sure to link to your post page and not your home page). Family friendly posts only. (We love reading about other topics and niches, but posts that are not pet related will be deleted this includes any posts that don’t mention pets even if they are on a pet blog or if the post could pertain to pets.)
Spread the Love! Leave a quality comment(more than just a few words) on at least 3 other posts from the linky party. Tell them why you love their post, encourage them, share on social media.
Check back for the next linky party to see if you are featured on one of the hosts’ blogs.

*Note: By adding your post to the linky party you are giving the hosts permission to use an image from your post if your post will be a featured post on their blog to help encourage people to click through to your post. The image may be used individually or as a collage.

That’s it! No need to RSVP. No need to bring a covered dish. No need to add the linky to your post. No need to include a button. Just come join the party and PAWTY ON!



The DADO Report – Star Date April 13, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I wrote a post titled, “Dear Neighbor“, in which I mentioned how one of the people in my neighborhood thinks you house train a puppy by leaving that puppy outside. No surprise, he also has dogs that leave his yard.

This story took place a few months ago, and I’ve had it in draft form for a bit, finally getting around to posting it.

Ya’ll know we walk in the dark. In our neighborhood, we don’t have sidewalks, so when we walk, typically the dogs are walking close to the curb, or on someone’s lawn. When you live in the DADO capital of the world, you learn which houses have e-fences, and which yards to be wary of.

Unless you don’t.

The dogs have their favorite routes. Sampson’s is to see people he loves, while Delilah’s. Well who knows why she likes it, but she does.

Of course, I dress for the weather, whatever that might be, but I try to keep it comfortable.

This particular damp morning I had on a light jacket and some slip on sneakers. As is Delilah’s usual MO, she heads towards her favorite route. So there we are, walking along in the dark, and we approach the DADO’s house. This DADO used to have a yellow lab that he kept outside a lot. Her name was Sarah and once, she came out of her yard to follow us. That time, I dropped Sampson’s leash, and hustled Delilah along. I’m not sure what happened to Sarah, but he apparently has another yellow lab, that isn’t quite so friendly.

This particular morning there we were, walking along quite contentedly, when suddenly, this large, yellow lab, comes flying around the side of the house, snarling and growling like a fool, and comes rushing out into the street. I immediately made to move away, and shelter Delilah, and in the process, I lost my left shoe.

I don’t wear, nor do I like shoes, so I don’t see the problem.

So there I stood, socked foot planted firmly on the wet street, with my shoe, the shoe that kept my foot dry, a good five feet away. I contemplated if those castle steps were as uncomfortable on Cinderella’s feet as the wet street was on mine.

But I stood there anyway, standing my ground. I fluffed myself up as big as I could, and in my sternest voice said, “GET IN YOUR YARD. GO!”

And he did.

I retrieved my shoe, and finished the walk with one damp foot.

Ever since that morning, I’ve avoided walking past that house.

It’s a damn shame when some Dumb Ass Dog Owner ruins it for everyone else.

The Diss

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I’ve heard it said that dog’s can’t be jealous, but my experience tells me that is just not true.

Case in point, my dogs. When one or the other of them are getting attention from one or the other of us, the dog that is not getting the attention, can get a bit pushy.

The other day Hubby came home and as is custom, he greets the dogs. This time he greeted Sampson first, and Delilah’s nose was a bit out of joint. (She typically climbs right up in his lap as soon as he sits down.)

I made room for her on my lap (honestly, she thinks she’s a lap dog, which wouldn’t be so bad, if she would just sit still. But she wiggles, and shifts and sometimes she practically squishes me!) where she proceeded to lay against me, and seemed quite content.

Until Hubby got up off the floor and sat on the couch, at which point she immediately jumped down, and climbed up on his lap!

I definitely felt dissed. But Hubby and I still laughed about it.

I mean, a Diva knows what she wants.

What did your dogs do this week that made you laugh?

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