Heart Like a Dog

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

That Prime Piece of Real Estate

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Do you have a jealous dog?

When we first got Sampson, I was still discovering all the amazing dog websites available to me on the internet. I remember reading somewhere that dogs don’t exhibit jealousy. I wish to hell I knew where that website was so I could tell they are full of dog doo.

When we come home from work, if one dog is getting loved on, the other one is popping us with their head, vying for their own piece of the pie.

When I go to bed at night, if a dog has already claimed the spot on the bed, the other one is doing one of two things.

  1. I’m getting the stink-eye from their position on the floor. Or…
  2. They insist on climbing on the bed with me and the other dog.

Case in point.

Friday night, Sampson grabbed the prime piece of real estate. Hubby was saying good night to him, and Delilah was standing there, throwing shade.

Finally, she decided she’d had enough of that and thought she’d just climb up on the bed.

Trouble is…there’s not usually a lot of room, because Bubber loves to stretch out, and Delilah, who has calmed down considerably, is like a bull in a china shop.

She will climb up not the bed, whether there is room or not, and she doesn’t care if she sits on someone’s head. Thankfully, it’s not usually MY head, but I have to be quick and put my hand where she’s headed, or she will just sit on Sampson.

Friday night was one of those nights. She decided she was DEFINITELY getting on the bed.

Right where Bubber’s head was…

I quickly put my hand in front of his face, and shifted her butt a titch forward, so she wouldn’t sit directly on his head.

Hubby said, “He’s got a big ole’ shit eating grin on his face.

His grin stayed that way too, even when she was SUPER Close!

The sweet, funny, loving things dogs do that make us laugh or smile.

We Got Our Money’s Worth

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When Delilah joined our family, we knew we were getting a Labrador. What we didn’t know, was that we were also getting a vacuum, a source of amusement, a cuddle bug, a rule breaker, a garbage disposal, a walking partner, a clock, a dishwasher, an artist….I’d say we got our money’s worth.

Dishwasher you say? Yes please!

Sometimes she rolls a couple of her skills together…like yesterday, when she was pre-washing dishes for me. Somehow, she moved her bowl, around a wall and into the kitchen right next to Sampson’s dish.

Delilah’s bowl is the one with the raised bones on it, Sampson’s is the plain one, and the large one is the water bowl. I set Sampson’s bowl done to the right of the water bowl and she managed to move it away from the wall.

Naturally, I saw that, called Hubby in to view it, and then we both laughed. I guess we are adding feng shui to her resume. 😀

You make me laugh (or smile,) the sweet, funny, loving things dogs do that make us laugh or smile.

What did your pet do this week that made you laugh or smile?

(Humorous) Tips For Walking Dogs in the Northeast in Winter

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Winter in the northeast can be challenging for dog walking. Cold, ice, dark, road chemicals, you name it, we’ve got it all. For your own safety and sanity, as well as the safety of your dog(s), there are few things you’d be wise to remember.

  • A dog with weak back legs can still kick snow in your face. Author’s Note: Thank Dog there were no ice chunks in it.

She’s lucky I didn’t kick HER in the face. A Lab in a coat, what kind of bunk is that?

  • Always wear boots when there is snow on the ground. Note to self: The day you don’t, is the day your dog will poop in the deepest snow bank they can find.
  • A dog who doesn’t see well, can often times mistake your shadow for another person.
    For the record, a 70 pound lab who mistakes your shadow for a person, can pull your fat ass across a street.
  • When potty space is limited due to large amounts of snow, some dogs WILL poop in the street. Once the snow starts melting, and running down the side of the road, some dogs WILL STILL poop in the street. For those with a curious mind…shit, does indeed…roll down hill. (Especially when it catches  the right current.) 😉

I was playing Pooh Sticks. Read Winnie the Pooh. Also, I won.

  • Always carry a towel for wiping paws, as a dog who gets ice or road chemicals on their paw will refuse to walk. Fact: Using your glove or mitten to wipe a dog’s paw can result in some really cold hands.
  • Be prepared to hunt for **treasure**. Truth: A poop, fresh from the factory will sink like the Titanic. There’s a reason it’s called a steamer’ folks!

These are the tips that come readily to my mind. Can you think of any others? What advice would you give to first time winter dog walkers?

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