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Happy Halloween From North!
Seems only fitting that my little food scavenger was fitted up as a pirate! Thanks to my mom, North didn't have to go costume-less today — and he thought not one, but two ensembles last year meant he would have a break in '09?! Not quite, little boy.
Do Tell: Do Falling Temperatures Change Your Routine?
Since we're rather temperate out in SF, North still enjoys his trips to Baker Beach . . .
"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North Vs. TubNub (and Microfiber Towel)
Although I like to think North is pretty neutral to bath time, his pals at Wag Hotel tell me he loved the hydromassage he got on his last stay. In an attempt to recreate that at home, I tested out the FURminator TubNub ($13) on my pooch. A rubbery tool with nubs to massage a pet, work in the shampoo, and stimulate hair follicles during bath time, North seemed to enjoy this easy massage and it left my other hand free to hold him steady.
Make a No-Bake Pupcake For a Special Birthday Treat!
Some special Sugar pup is celebrating his seventh birthday on Saturday — North! I bend the rules for my pup (and myself) and allow an extra "sweet" treat to honor the day. Inspired by Francesca and Sharkey's cupcake creation, I made up my own "pupcake" with seven layers .
North and Samson Enjoy a Dog Day on the Bay!
On Sunday, North, Samson, LilPeaPod and I joined the ASPCA, our local KOFY TV station, and a gaggle of other pooches for brunch as we sailed around the San Francisco Bay. Even though it was a nasty drizzly day in SF, we weren't about to let the weather hold us back from a doggie buffet, mingling, and (hello!), champagne for the two legged kind on board. The fifth annual Dog Day on the Bay took us on a scenic tour of our bay, around Alcatraz island, and even for an up-close look at San Francisco's AT&T Park, where the Giants played (and beat) the Colorado Rockies.
A Carabiner Lets Your Dog Carry His Own Weight Like North
"Awww, that dog has a purse," exclaimed one girl on my walk with North on a sunny weekend. (Shhh, don't tell him that – he'll get a complex.) Anyway I use this carabiner to clip a lil bag to my pup's harness so he pulls his own weight in poop bags and biscuits. Yeah, it's not the most stylish way to do this, but it gets the job done and frees up my hands when I want to go purse free!
"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North Loves petLINENS!
It's been a while since North's tested out a new product. He's pretty occupied these days, Twittering and all. More online time means he's extra tired at night – yawn.Since the saying goes let sleeping dogs lie, I took a mini-break to blog about his new petLINENS bed.
Would You Twitter For Pets?
You would not believe the mischief North has gotten himself into now! While I've been busy blogging away at work, he got his paws on my personal computer and started up on Twitter! Taking a lesson from his good pal, Samson, my smooshy's all ready for some tweeting action.
Merry Christmas From North!
What have we here – Rudolph the red nosed smooshy? Your eyes aren't deceiving you – that's my silly pooch, North, in full holiday getup. What you can't tell is that both the nose and the antlers light up – thanks, Mom!
Create Safe Spaces For a Happy Holiday
If the arrival of company, presents, and more overwhelms you, imagine what it does to your furry friend? Whether you're staying home, or traveling away in the next couple weeks, try to maintain consistency for your pet's sake. Brush up on holiday dangers and come up with a plan ahead of time.
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