I was sitting with Nicky down the hallway and we were looking at the pictures of my Titanic book. I cast a glance down the passage and I saw Milo's tail sticking out, next to his food bowl. You're going down, Milo, and I don't know how to tell you. Milo was our first dog. He has actually been … [Read more...]
That Time Milo Had A Makeover
Both of my dogs are getting rather old now. Coffee dog is getting fat and she waddles along. Milo's hair is thinning and he is shedding alot since it is summer. They don't get out a lot but they do give us lots of love. I received an opportunity to attend the launch of the new Boss dog food and I … [Read more...]
First Week of Potty Training and the Dog is Making More of a Mess Than the Child
Potty training is a daunting task for any parent. In preparation for this week I bought two rolls of paper towels. Little did I know that I would be using them more for cleaning up the dog's messes than my own child. I guess we all have plans of how things should go, and life clearly has other … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Milo’s Ear and Vets
We interrupt the toddler news to give some attention to our furry friends. Dogs are very special creatures. They give unconditional love and don't ask for much in return. Since Nicky has come along the dogs have stepped down in priority, but are still part of our lives. Coffee still sleeps on … [Read more...]
Seven Warning Signs Your Dog has Had Enough of Your Toddler – And What To Do About It
It has been said that you should "pick your battles". At the moment I am focusing on two main discipline issues with Nicky. 1) Don't throw your cutlery or bowl when you are finished your food. 2) Don't hurt the dogs. Now throwing cutlery is easier solved. I can re-direct him to throw a … [Read more...]
My Support
I have to say that getting through my operation and everything it has involved could not have been achieved without my cheerleaders. This post is a tribute to everyone who has made these past two weeks possible. By the way I am fine now. I was in bed for about three days, was fine on the weekend, … [Read more...]
Dog Spa Day and Visit to an Orphanage
I have been having a great week of holiday. Rushing around trying to get things done before my op next week. I have been to the beauty palour and the hairdresser. A while back I won these vouchers from the Bobtail packet (a make of dog food) "Win a pamper session for yourself and your pet.?"So I … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Dogs are Better Than Kids
(This is a tongue in cheek post: of course children top dogs any day, and I deeply and completely look forward to that day that I have them; but I have to pay tribute to my two "fur babies". For all intents and purposes, they are my kids) 1. You can leave them at home all day while … [Read more...]
My dogs already know this
I never used to be a dog person. In fact I grew up with a cat. Leopold helped me through my single years and now Coffee and Milo are there for me in my childless ones. Dogs really don’t care what you look like or any of the Material Things that seem to matter to humans. They … [Read more...]
If I never had dogs
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair. I wouldn’t have dog slobber all over my face when they lick me.. I wouldn’t have this friendly face poking through the bars when we have … [Read more...]