I got Bella on 3/4/17. My oldest granddaughter wanted a puppy, and we were looking for a new dog anyway, so I saw this:
And I got one. And now she’s about 14 months old. So this is our anniversary. On to Destruction!
A few shirts:t
She is much better about what she chews, but she is That Which Chews. So I buy $5 worth of rope a week for us to play with, and for her to tear up.
Here’s my hardwood ukulele stand that I found in my bed one morning:
I wake at 5 AM and she wakes at 5:15, ready to play, and if I don’t play, she flips out and starts throwing her toys about and hilarity ensues. I end up doing some hardcore upper body exercise that I certainly don’t need, but I guess she does. My dog follows my every move. She watches me. She knows when I’m going to work, and hides out ’til I get back. She greets me with great fanfare, yet waits until I have all my work shit off before she comes for love. And she gets lots!
She knows she can clear the porch wall and do anything she wants, but she sits and waits for my signal. That’s a good pup, IMO.
Bella is finishing out at about 30 pounds, a mid-weight cruiser dog, and damn, what a good dog!
She loves porter and a good stout and meat! Just like a good hum–I mean dog does….
Am I hopelessly in love with my dog? You betcha!
Music both you and your dog can appreciate:
And:
Pet your dog. Give ’em a treat. Bella says, “Arf!”
Kittah says, “ROUNNN! Leave me be!”
That’s a good lookin’ dog!
I tried rope with my beasts but they shred it in hours and then eat it. Lacrosse balls work pretty well, though. They’ll last a decent while before we have to replace them.
Rope is cheap and disposable, but nothing lasts with Scooter
The only thing Cujo can’t destroy is those black Kong toys.
I presume that old car tires with the steel removed might work too, but all the additives would cause problems.
i have access to rubber vibration Isolators, nice big rubber chunks, but She doesn’t like the taste, wont touch em
The Kong toys are great. You can stuff a spoonful of peanut butter inside and they’ll keep Cujo busy for an hour or more.
Link?
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Extreme-Dog-X-Large-Black/dp/B0002DHNZA
I’ll get her one at let you know how long it lasts
Those are great. When we first got Jack, our staffy, and wanted to watch a movie at night in peace, we’d stuff one of those with peanut butter and buy ourselves some time. Problem was, he’d get it all in about twenty minutes, drop the Kong in one of our laps, and then alternate between head-butting us and whuffing until we’d get him more peanut butter…
And thanks! She’s Beautiful, tiger stripe Brindle on her Dorsal, the White isn’t perfect, but She looks good
Happy Anniversary!
ARF! BTW I postponed the Slab City Adventure, I’m too chickenshit to go alone, Colt not withstanding, I just felt vulnerable
I was looking forward to your report. I’ve heard about the place.
On the other hand, the best self-defense advice I’ve received: “Don’t go someplace with a gun that wouldn’t go without a gun.”
I’m still going to go, I just need to plan a bit more and don’t just run off all Bla bla bla! like a Fool,
I’ll keep you posted for sure
Thanks! Safe travels! I look forward to seeing the report.
Sage advice. In a similar vein, I avoid places with metal detectors or pat-downs for the same reason.
Believe me, they don’t have a lot of security IYKWIM
You missed some cool stuff; friends were out there doing some art installs this weekend (saw it on FB).
Well then Why don’t you and I get together and go, next Weekend perhaps?
Oh, probably because I left San Diego almost 4 years ago and I’m not up for a cross-country road trip.
Go on out, share your booze (and/or dope) and you’ll be fine – they’re much more weird than violent.
Well, then maybe I will see you by then. 🙂
Can Do!
I just mapped it, you can take the 78 East and we can meet in Niland, I’m coming from the I10 east to 111 through Indio
Man, the biggest thing you gotta worry about at slab city is dehydrating and sunburn. It’s just a buncha vagabonds relaxing in one of the few places they are safe from harassment . Just go check it out. As long as you keep cool and don’t hassle anyone, the same will be done to you.
This is fun, I ask “Wanna go WALKING?” She does a slow mo Spazz and goes straight to the Hassock we use for Animal stuff, Food, treats, Harnesses etc. and She Sits and waits….
And then She’s FREE! or at least she thinks she is…
My dog was a very aggressive chewer. He would rip apart anything with stuffing including a tiger toy.
The only things to resist Lemmy have been black Kong’s, nylabone for extreme chewers, and lacrosse balls.
Got back from some “Shoot/No Shoot in Connecticut” Training a few hours ago.
None of the information was completely new, but it was interesting to get the perspective of a retired pro-2A cop who trains and does expert witness service in Connecticut courts.
Was surprised to hear that cops have no discretion when it comes to domestic violence calls. Someone has to go into custody. Women and children not hit hardest.
See? This could only happen in gun-crazy America!
… oh … wait …
Yeah, mandatory arrests have become common for DV response for a while. Bypassing spouse that may not want to press charges.
I’d heard that the reason they do the arrest is because it gives the spouse some cover if the abuser tries to intimidate him/her between the initial call and the police showing up.
That’s fucked up. Mandatory arrest sounds like zero tolerance. I can see the husband/wife thinking, “well fuck he/she done called the cops. I may as well get my licks in.”
The two most dangerous types of call a cop can make are vehicle stops (I know, preaching to the choir) and domestic disputes.
When a cop attends the latter, there’s a very real chance of being assaulted by the complainant, once they realize their spouse is in serious trouble. The argument goes that the cop needs to process the complaint as expeditiously as possible to eliminate the potential for the event to escalate, and get one of the couple out of the home.
From a strictly utilitarian point of view, it makes sense, but as with most utilitarian arguments, the devil is in the details and the implementation.
Totally get the chewing thing. Part of my household got a puppy, that little mutant eats everything. Shoes sunglasses, and the like.
Yep, a couple sets of Glasses, I found a AAA battery in her poop once, I give her lot’s to do but She wants more!, Now!
“I found a AAA battery in her poop once“
That might explain why she is so energetic.
I just submitted an article that referenced a type of person in the Title, I just realized it applies to a lot a of people, Larf (and I hope you do)
Here’s today’s Race track, right at 100 feet long, i finally broke 20 second lap times, after 30 laps or so…
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CtPxSYwGZB5mY7jl2
with this,
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bMLQScRBD3VuQren2
19.84
We have a 95 pound pit mix, a 30 pound pug, and a 6 pound cat who all get along as well as could be expected. They’re all great pets. The pit is the sweetest dog but he’s very intimidating (the military working dog collar he wears doesn’t help) and a good guard dog. The pug, well, he’s a pug. He’s useless, and great for laughs. The cat is the best cat of all time. He greets me when I come home, he sits on my lap whenever the opportunity comes up, and he even loves belly rubs. He’s very strange for a cat.
All of the Dogs Featured in the second Video are Glib Dogs, Did i miss yours?
No, I just didn’t post them. Sorry.
I trip on what YT decided on for the thumbnail, I love it, Samson Loling,but why that pic?
Things are kicking into high gear around the Splosives household. The first candidate realtor (new company is sending out a few for us to choose from) came out for a first look and assessment of what needs to be done. We had thought I’d move in 2 weeks (going to happen either way), and the hubs would have to stick around in Minnesota until the place sold. He said, nah, we can just get all your stuff moved and stored free in San Diego (he’s worked with new employer before), and then hubs can join me in Cali and we just wait for the patching up and selling of the old place.
I like that option. A lot. Takes some of the lingering “when will it be done?” stress out and replaces it with “HOLY CRAP! WE ARE MOVING IN 4 WEEKS!!!” instead. I will happily take the latter.
Let’s party, see above^
That’s cool! Email me at my handle @protonmail.com and I will give you my real and daily checked email addy.
I shall, i looked at the trip you would take to get to Slab city, one of the the best in California, early morning will blow your mind!
and if you can get here in the next Month, the desert is Blooming! Purple Sage! Lavenders! All the grasses! Poppies! Tis Beautiful!
Sent, are you going to be free this weekend? You sound very busy..
Received!
I wont be there til April 2 though.
Excellent. See you soon in Socal.
Sig feedback back in Sunday Morning Fit of Sobriety Links
where are you at? Me Upland
Sounds good to me!
🙂
Another bracket-buster in the making…
We’ve been weak up front all season and taken too many jump shots. Live by the 3 die by the 3. Not a bad season for a team that one it all last year.
ZardoZ Hear my Plea! i have written Timely Humor! It’s funny enough even I laughed (I never laugh at my own jokes) Read, laugh and share for the Time of March Madness is short!
WE WAS KANGS!