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Happy Belated Birthday Abby!

Posted on April 17, 2018 | 4 comments

Abby, “Mom, are you feeding me any time soon?”

My inpatient birthday girl could hardly wait for her breakfast. That look speaks volumes!

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Abby ate her delicious breakfast – finally! – which consisted of a stir fry and some kibble. She inhaled it.

Abby, “Moms, I am ready. Let’s go”

Yes, Abby was more than ready to go and get some cookies for her birthday. I like for her to travel in her crate or wearing a seat belt, specially made for dogs, so she is safe.

Abby, “Moms, I want this one!”

Abby was certainly not shy about letting us know exactly what she wanted. We took her to Maggie’s Dog House in Hingham, MA.

Abby, “Mom, make sure you hold on tight to my bag full of goodies”

And so after we did some shopping we headed for a little bit of an outing to the city.

Abby, “Mom, I like everything I am smelling”

And so we ended up going to Back Bay, Boston. Abby loved it.

Abby, ” I am 3 years Old? No way! I feel younger than that.

After our nice long day, Abby finally got her birthday cake. Abby’s birthday is at the beginning of April, but we were too busy at that time so we decided to celebrate it a little bit late. I am not too sure Abby mind that, do you?

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Posted in ACL Injury, Breeds, Dog Equipment, dog trainer, Dogs, foster dogs, Humor, Nutrition, Outings, senior dogs, Training, Walking

Tagged Back Bay, Beagle, Boston, Bulldog, canine birthday, canine cuisine, Hingham, ma, Stoughton MA

Can Dogs Fall In Love With Other Dogs?

Posted on March 31, 2018 | 6 comments

Oliver, Maggie, and Kingston (from left to right)

I knew dogs could live with other dogs in peace, but I wasn’t sure about dogs loving other dogs until I met Maggie and Kingston. At the beginning, like other pet parents, I thought that Oliver and Maggie would be inseparable, but that was not the case. Oliver, loved any female, and Maggie was not the exception, but she could care less about Oliver.

Maggie and Kingston (L to R)

Maggie, a West Highland White Terrier, was madly in love with Kingston, a handsome pit bull, and she followed the object of her affection everywhere. How did he react? He seemed to like it. Just so you know, Kingston weighed about 60lbs., and Maggie about 15 at the most. They made me smile because although they were so different I realized that, yes, dogs do can love other dogs, and also that even they understood that love is love.

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Spring And 4th Nor’easter – Stoughton, MA

Posted on March 21, 2018 | 2 comments

Abby, “Moms, I love the snow. I am using my ears as wings. Weeee!”

Today, Tuesday, is the first day of Spring, but you wouldn’t know it since we still have snow on the ground, and tomorrow we’re expecting our 4th nor’easter. What will Abby be doing? Playing in the snow, of course!

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While Abby will be having a blast playing in the snow tomorrow, other dogs prefer to nap in a comfortable bed with a blanket or two.

Abby and Champagne (L to R). Champagne, “Will I be getting a treat any time soon?”

And then there are those, like Abby and Champagne, that prefer to “help” in the kitchen and be Cynthia’s sous chefs. Regardless of what you decide to do tomorrow, please be safe and keep yourself and your furry kids warm.

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Tagged Beagle, behavior modification, dog behavior, dog walking, french bulldogs, Pit bulls, Stoughton MA

Massachusetts And Our Furry Kids Bracing For Another Nor’easter

Posted on March 7, 2018 | 2 comments

Jack, “Keep up with me”.

Since we have a storm coming to MA today, we got our morning walk done, and of course Jack seemed to be in a hurry to do so.

Jack and Louis, “This is how we wait for another Nor’easter”.

Yes, Jack and Louis certainly do not seem worried at all. If only we could be more like our canine companions, right? If you need to be outside, be safe.

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Tagged Bulldog, dog behavior, dog walking, french bulldogs, nor'easter, Socialization, Stoughton MA

Our Night Time Oral Care Routine

Posted on February 13, 2018 | 10 comments

Champagne and Abby (Left to Right)

Brushing your dog’s teeth is very important for your overall canine companion’s health. Because of that I do my best – I do forget once in a while – to brush her teeth every night.

My tools.

Yes, each doggie has her own toothbrush and toothpaste.

Abby, “Am I first?”

I always make sure that I place them in a spot that they are not to move from in order to maintain order in my pack and safeguard my sanity. Abby, next to me, since she will be my first “patient”, and Champagne, patiently waiting for her turn.

Abby, “Mom, wait”.

Abby is already used to getting her teeth brushed in the morning, and before going to bed. Although you’d never know it from looking at the above picture.

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My next victim, I mean patient was Champagne, a beautiful Pit Bull. She is very comfortable having me put my fingers in her mouth.

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If you are asking yourself, “How did she get such compliant doggies?” Well, magic. No, really, I used treats. At the beginning, most dogs will take some time to adjust to you brushing his teeth, but as time goes by you’ll be able to do it in a matter of minutes. With that in mind, do you brush your dog’s teeth?

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Tagged brush teeth, canine oral care, dog behavior, Health, Pit bulls, Stoughton MA, toothbrush

To Walk Or Not To Walk – Abby’s Dilemma

Posted on January 11, 2018 | 1 comment

Abby, “Mom, I don’t think we’ll be able to walk today”.

That was Abby looking out the window the day we had a northeastern coming our way. I did keep her busy, but I am pretty sure she would have preferred to go for a walk.

Abby, “I need to pee, but I can’t find the smell I am looking for!”

Abby and I love to walk, but please be extra careful when you are out walking because drivers may not be able to see you due to the height of the snow. It also doesn’t help that Abby and I are both short.