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My pal, Kristine, over at Rescued Insanity commented on yesterday's post that she'd never seen Bandit, my mom's Shih Tzu.  It made me think, I'm not sure I've introduced everyone to my crazy zoo of critters.  So, today I'll introduce you to all the critters in the...

It has been a crazy busy weekend filled with lots of fun adventures with the dogs and late night firework events.  The bonus was sleepy dogs during the fireworks are much more relaxed.  Bandit gets mildly concerned but has been too tired to care. Here are some photos...

Earlier this week we saw Shayne's search drive flourishing and the umph she puts into searching...  I wanted to share with you what Shayne really loves and what she really has a ridiculous amount of drive for.... frisbee!  I don't think I've actually put video on here...

This weekend I was a total klutz and while working with a metal latch/hook thing, I jammed it under my index finger nail (it pulled the nail away from the bed OUCH!).  Holy cow, did that hurt!  My whole finger swelled up and I was unable to work on my tug toy order...

Perhaps I'm at my breaking point of stress but goodness gracious, if I hear one more person suggest using an e-collar, prong collar, or choke chain with a dog who simply has no manners or who is not focused... I just might lose my cool.  Poor manners and no focus are...

If you haven't ever tried nose games, I highly suggest them.  They are a fun way to tire out a dog mentally and physically.  True to her drivey nature, Shayne has some crazy search drive and loves these types of games.   This was the first time Shayne ever searched...

I hate that it's come to this... and I sincerely apologize to all my readers... really, I do.  I know it's wrong but I can't help it. A few weeks ago I entered Rio's photo in a contest on Facebook to support a local shelter with no real hopes of winning (I keep my FB...

Yesterday I picked winners of my contest and today I've been the quite honored recipient of the Versatile Blogger Award by Janet over at Canine Confidence and from Kristine at Rescued Insanity (from a while back and I totally forgot about it until now!).  I must...

I don't know if timing is just that freakishly connected or what, but as I announced this contest I got a giant wholesale order to make.  I have been busily braiding, and cutting, and tying, and packaging for the last week ... to get 1/2 the order finished.  I'm...