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Does Your Pet Try to "Use" the Toilet?

So I already addressed toilet paper and poor Bella's failed toilet training attempt of Milo and Minou but what about the toilet itself?!
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So I already addressed toilet paper and poor Bella's failed toilet training attempt of Milo and Minou but what about the toilet itself?! Many pets show interest in the magical fountain toilet . . . either drinking the water or, like this clever cat, flushing it! Do your pets exhibit any of these bizarre behaviors?

Share in your comments below!

Protect Toilet Paper From Nosy Paws!
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Protect Toilet Paper From Nosy Paws!

Pets get into the darnedest things!
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Pets get into the darnedest things! From the valuables coming with electrical cords to the unmentionables in the trash, having a furry friend in your home means always being out the lookout with pet-proofed spaces. There are many dogs and cats that love to unroll paper towels or toilet paper (like our POTD B-Bop), and lilsugar told me about a great product to keep your TP safe from baby hands . . . that works just great for puppy paws and kitty claws, too! Find out what it is when you read more

What Do You Spend Your Money On?
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What's Your Fave Thing to Buy for Your Pet?

I must have a weakness for street punk style, since I've acquired plenty of rockin tees and sweaters for North to wear around town, or even just around the house when it's chilly.
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I must have a weakness for street punk style, since I've acquired plenty of rockin tees and sweaters for North to wear around town, or even just around the house when it's chilly. I know some pets who are totally spoiled rotten and get their blueberry facials more often than I can even get to the nail salon for a manicure! I know we all like to pamper our four legged balls of fur, so tell me, what's your favorite thing to buy for your pet?

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Do Tell: Does Your Dog Have a Fave Play Partner at Home?
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Do Tell: Does Your Dog Have a Fave Play Partner at Home?

When North was just a puppy, I had to go to London for several weeks.
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When North was just a puppy, I had to go to London for several weeks. Not wanting to leave my lil guy in care of strangers, I brought him to my parents' house for safekeeping. I checked in often, but one day my dad had a funny story to share. He decided to go into my bedroom and gather up all of North's toys (that I brought in a travel pack from my apartment), and bring them into the living room where my parents were sitting. I guess my pup watched my dad do this . . . and then, one by one, my silly pooch carried each of his toys back into the bedroom and came back into the living room and laid down. Ouch.

Clearly North was not feeling into playtime (and protective of his toys), but now my doggie often ignores me if I've got friends over. He tries to present his toys to them instead – I guess he loves his playtime any way he can get it or maybe he's giving me a break? Do your pups seem to favor playing with one person (or other pet) in particular or is it all equal on the homefront?

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Did You Have Class Pets As a Kid?
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Did You Have Class Pets As a Kid?

It's time to think back to your elementary school days – did you ever have a creature in class?
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It's time to think back to your elementary school days – did you ever have a creature in class? My friend's school had an "office dog" that belonged to the principal . . . and I know if, I went there, I would have been trying to find excuses to go to the office! Remember that plotline from several sitcoms in years' past, child would take "pet" home, pet would meet its untimely end, and the frantic search for the replacement would begin. From official school pets to animals visiting with their owners, was this the case with you? As always if you remember the exact type – and name – of a school pet, don't forget to share in your comments below.

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Do You Own a Purebred Cat?
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Do You Own a Purebred Cat?

If you share your home with a kitty, I wanna know more about your cat.
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If you share your home with a kitty, I wanna know more about your cat. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) has 39 pedigreed breeds that it recognizes (and allows to compete in shows) and I'm curious how many of you own a purebred feline. I know some of you have exotic pets like this Tonkinese belonging to DearSugar's mom, while others have cats with lineage that's a bit harder to trace. After all, many times a rescue like a domestic shorthair still resembles pedigreed breeds like the American Shorthair. As always, feel free to share which type of cat you own in your comments below!

Do Tell: Picking Up After Other Dogs?
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Do Tell: Picking Up After Other Dogs?

While I walked across town to meet friends for brunch over the weekend, I witnessed a woman's dog do his business in front of me while she stopped and pretended not to notice .
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While I walked across town to meet friends for brunch over the weekend, I witnessed a woman's dog do his business in front of me while she stopped and pretended not to notice . . . and then they just kept on walking! I was rather surprised because there were other people on the sidewalk yet no one said anything. If I had a bag in my purse, I would have stopped and handed her one . . . but I wasn't in the mood to get into an altercation on the street corner. And she looked like she couldn't be bothered with being responsible as she was clearly averting her eyes from the situation. I think not picking up after a dog makes all pet owners in the area look bad so, do tell, have you ever picked up after another pooch? How would you handle this situation?

Would You Get a Tattoo of Your Pet?
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Would You Get a Tattoo of Your Pet?

I've heard that tattooing can be totally addictive – once you get one, you'll never stop.
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I've heard that tattooing can be totally addictive – once you get one, you'll never stop. I have been with some pals while they've gotten their first ink, and I'm not entirely sure I could work up the courage to dive in. The thought of pain and especially the sound of the tattoo gun made me want to take cover in a corner somewhere!

So when I came across some pet tattoos featured on The Bark Blog, it has me convinced that these are some pretty devoted pet owners . . . not only to get a tattoo of their beloved pets, but to brave the actual act of getting it in the first place!

Obvs, I'm not too hip on the whole tattooing craze myself (and I don't see myself changing my mind anytime soon). Until then, I'll be the one in the corner cowering away from the dentist-drill-sound of the tattoo gun – how about you?

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Do Tell: Reprimanding Other Dog Owners?
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Do Tell: Reprimanding Other Dog Owners?

Last night I enjoyed a relaxing evening with some friends at one of our fave wine bars.
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Last night I enjoyed a relaxing evening with some friends at one of our fave wine bars. It's in an old warehouse-type space so the windows are not at street – or seat – level. As we're chatting at our table by the door, I happened to look up as someone was coming in and saw a beautiful, fluffy Golden Retriever tied to a parking meter. Eeks! It gets pretty chilly here in SF at night and I certainly wouldn't want to sit outside. And, of course, once we spotted the pooch, we couldn't take our eyes off of her – each time someone came into the place, we would check to see if the dog was still there. It was at least 40 minutes from when we first noticed her to when we left . . . and, sure enough, she was still there when we walked out. To hear the rest, read more