Sepia Roxy

This week Roxy gets to be in the Sepia Showcase:

Isn't she beautiful? Can you believe that someone threw her away?!

It's Sepia Saturday! Hop around and see what other sepia beauties you can find.-- K

UNtruth in Advertizing

I'm dubbing this Thoughtless Thursday post MINDless Thursday -- not nearly as poetic, but more accurate. You'd have to be out of your mind to believe this:

 

 

I saw this product in the store three weeks before the commercial came out. I brought it home and was beyond disappointed. The popper doesn't always set, and even when it does it just flings the treat any which way. One is still stuck behind the TV. The dogs weren't impressed by the treat delivery either. I get a more excited reaction when I toss things by hand. It's not a total waste, the dogs did eat the treats (but hey, they eat cat poop, so . . .)

Long story short: If you see this, walk away. Save your $6 for something else. -- K

P.S. This is a blog hop. Maybe someone else has something more positive to share.

Beach Day

Every spring the German Shepherd Dog Club gets together for a beach day. We bring our dogs, potluck goodies and beach chairs. Dogs play, kids bury each other in the sand, grown-ups socialize and eat too much. It's one of the most fun meetings of the year.

This year we went to Hanna Park. You should have seen the look on everybody's face when over dozen German shepherds (and one Doberman pinscher) walked down the beach to take a picture!

It's Wordless Wednesday! Hop around and see what others have to share. -- K

Tasty Tuesday

I had training at the Red Cross on Saturday. I didn't realize that the Red Cross building is right next to the Riverside Arts Market -- lucky me! While wandering through stalls full of organic vegetables, handcrafted jewelry and incredible artwork, I came across Bubba's Bistro. This stall was selling dog treats, and giving out free samples to all the dogs stopping by. They smelled delicious. I was too chicken to try one in public, but all the dogs seemed to like them.

I spent some time talking to the owner/chef. She told me that all her treats are made with human grade ingredients (meats, cheeses, etc.) but without salt, sugar or preservatives. These are the kinds of treats I'd make if I was as talented/motivated as Jodi over at Kol's Notes. I'm not, so I brought home a sampler instead. Inside were:

• Turkey Parmesan Mutt Balls
• Ham and Swiss Mutt Balls
• Banana Nut Pawscotti
• Cheese Bone Cookies

Jedi approved. I probably should have bought more than one. Fortunately I can order more online  -- or through Facebook -- because the Riverside Arts Market only happens on Saturdays and my next four Saturdays are already booked.

 

It's Tasty Tuesday! Hop around and see what others are chewing on today. Who knows, you might feel inspired to cook something yummy for your pups. If you're a bad cook non-cooker like me, check out Bubba's Bistro. -- K

P.S. And if you're cheap like me, grab the coupon on Facebook. Just sayin . . .

And The Winner Is . . .

WOW! Kelley's Dog Blog (US!) is the latest recipient of the Sunshine Award. This is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers that they admire. I'm honored that Britt over at Mit Hundeliv felt us worthy, especially since I enjoy her blog so much. I get a kick out of reading the adventures of Laika, a beautiful GSD in Denmark. It's fun to compare the lives of Laika and Jedi. Surprisingly, there are more similarities than differences. (P.S. Hit the translate button to read the blog in English, though the pictures do such a great job telling the story that translation is often unnecessary.)

  The recipients of this award are expected to do three things:

1. Publicly thank the nominator
2. Share ten things about themselves, and
3. Nominate ten other blogs

So . . .

Task Number 1

Thanks again Britt for thinking so highly of us!

Task Number 2

1. I'm left-handed.
2. My first dog, Eli, was named after a Three Dog Night song.
3. I fell in love with German shepherds watching Run, Joe, Run at the age of 6. (Go ahead, do the math.) 
4. Hubby and I have been married 25 years. I can't believe that man has put up with me for a quarter century!
5. I lived in Japan for three years.
6. I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up.
7. I've wanted to show dogs since I was 9(ish) but didn't get my first AKC papered dog until 35 years later. I got in the ring for the first time last September. It's harder than it looks.
8. I love dark chocolate. 
9. I'm a huge Star Wars fan. (Being that I named my dog Jedi Mind Trick, you probably figured that one out on your own.)
10. I love a good pun (and several bad ones). 

Task Number 3

Dog Mammas: Biddy and Tristan are not your stereotypical show dogs. They run, play, hunt, train and amuse. It's always fun to see what's coming up next! This blog gives me hope. I've just entered the world of dog showing. I'm clumsy and clueless, old and out of shape -- yet I keep moving forward, sharing my mistakes along the way. Kathryn is also an owner/handler, and further along on a similar journey. She has shared countless tips and encouraging words with me over the past 6 months.

Doggerel: The first time I visited this blog was because of a beautiful Wordless Wednesday picture of a German shepherd -- I'm not going to lie! But I continue to visit the blog because of the content -- it's fresh, honest and well written. Want to feel inadequate? Check out the reading list.

The Five Dog Blog: Living Life Simply Messy: First of all, how can you NOT like the title? Erin is a dog trainer with a full house. She shares tips on everything from training for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) to cleaning leather collars. And she doesn't stress over dirty laundry and dust bunnies.

Go Pet Friendly: I was reading this blog before I even thought about blogs (or blogging). This blog follows a couple and their dogs as they travel North America in a Winnebago. They visit pet friendly places and share their experiences. Forget #6 above -- this is what I want to do when I grow up! OH! I forgot to mention the best part of the site: you can search pet-friendly hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, parks and more by city or category.

Hiking with Fido: This blog makes me a little homesick. It follows the adventures of Jake the Pit Bull as he hikes Southern California (and beyond). The author posts beautiful pictures as well as tips on everything from hiking safety to everyday training.

Keep the Tail Wagging: This is probably the biggest, most active blog I follow. I don't read every post (stupid life cuts into my blog time, dammit) but I pick up something every time I do. Kimberly and I don't agree on every issue, but she's always open to hearing a different point of view while articulating her position.

Kol's Notes: This blog is my guilty pleasure. It's a fun, full of recipes, DIY projects, product reviews and giveaways. It's well written with great pictures and snarky Canadian humor. Unfortunately, Jodi tends to inspire delusions of grandeur, as in "Hey, maybe I can be crafty after all!" The answer is no, but it's fun to pretend.

Oz the Terrier: Here is another fun-loving, Florida pup. Oz's adventures make me want to do more with my dogs. Seriously, we've got the tent and all the accessories, why don't we camp anymore?

Rhymes with Safari: This is another GSD blog that is more than just pretty pictures. (But don't poo poo pretty pictures!) The author, Kari, discusses dog training and behavior. Make sure to check out her book Bark and Lunge, "a truthful, sometimes painful, always hopeful account of life with a dog who has anxiety and reactivity issues."

Something Wagging This Way Comes: I subscribe to this blog and look forward to seeing it in my inbox every morning. It's a fun, eclectic, often tongue-in-cheek collection of dog-related thoughts and tips.


Well, that's ten. I'm sure as soon that as I hit "publish" I'm going to think of ten more! I hope you take the time to visit the blogs above to see why I love them so much. If I've missed your favorite, please share! -- K

Sepia Humor

 

 

Apparently Roxy said something that Jedi thought was very funny -- or am I anthropomorphizing the dogs again? Either way, it's this week's Sepia Saturday submission. Say that five times fast and then hop around and see what other's are doing today. -- K

Sepia Love

This is the face of love.

When things get bad I just focus on this face and let everything else fade away.

 

 

It's Sepia Saturday. Let's see what others are focusing on today! -- K