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Dogs Without Blogs Gets a New Name

Scout the Dog — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:35 +0000

Hello!
I’ve been thinking very hard about a new name for the feature, Dogs Without Blogs. I want the feature to be open to all dogs and I meet quite a few pups that have internet presence. I was inspired by one of A-Dog’s online friends, who uses part of this phrase on her blog here.

So, I’m officially tossing out the disclaimers of the dogs with blogs and welcoming all dogs by renaming it thus:

What do you think?
(There’s going to be a Cat Stalker too – coming soon!)

Dogs Without Blogs :: Corbin

Scout the Dog — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:55:49 +0000

I have a love affair with breaking the rules. Rules I’ve created, mind you. I should probably change the name of this feature, so I can stop making disclaimers on all these great bloggy dogs. Anyway, here’s another rule breaker to love… Corbin, the American Mutt extraordinaire. He speaks for himself.

:: Monkey ::

Dog Questions
What is your name?
Corbin!

What breed of dog are you?
Mom calls me an American Mutt… they think I’m part American Staffordshire, part Lab, part Great Dane, part Boxer or Bulldog. I’m pretty sure I’m also part Chihuahua, because regardless of what anyone says, I’m a lap dog!

How old are you?
Just turned 1 year in June!

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I came from a rescue, who rescued me from a Humane Society that was going to euthanize me.

:: Corb ::

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Monkey, Corb, Corbie, Scooby (Doo)

Do you like any of your nicknames?
Sometimes I think my name is Monkey! I only respond to Corbie if Grandma Lynda calls me that.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
We have a park near our house called “The Crossings” and that’s my favorite place to walk, mostly because there’s so many other people and dogs! And, most importantly, I get to ride in the car to get there!

What toy(s) would you recommend to other dogs?
Well, I eat a lot of my toys… My favorites are my KONG, Wubba and Nylabones.

What is your go to toy?
Currently, my Rhino Bone made by Nylabone… I have YET to chew threw it and it drives me crazy!

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
My life jacket when I go on the boat!

:: Scooby (Doo) ::

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
I recently went to a minor league baseball games! Don’t think many dogs get to do that! Lots of fun!!! I also take lots of rides in my dad’s Firebird, I love sticking my nose out of the window, but only in that car!

When you bark to other dogs, what do you usually say?
“How YOU doin’?!” Only if it’s a lady dog though! Most guy dogs don’t like me off the bat and usually say mean things to me, so I get kind of upset and hide behind mom.

What is the treat you will do anything for?
ALL OF THEM!!! But when mom really wants me to behave, she breaks out the hot dogs, they’re my all time favorite!

What act caused you to receive the greatest punishment?
Hm, mom puts me in a sit/stay in the kitchen while she cleans up the living room when I eat the couch… I get really sad, apologetic and regretful because I know I shouldn’t have done that. Honestly, that’s punishment enough!

How do you feel about cats?
I have yet to meet one! But if they’re anything like bunnies, I’m sure I’d love to chase them and once I got them in a corner, I enjoy sitting and staring at them until they hop out of the yard! They confuse me…

What is your greatest skill?
I’m awesome at giving high fives.

If you could speak only one sentence in your human’s language, what would you say?
I have a LOT to say… that’s why I have my own blog (http://cutecorbin.blogspot.com/)! I don’t think I could shimmy it down to just one word!

:: Corbin ::

What is your favorite human food?
Hot dogs, cheese, bacon, meat, bananas…

If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
A bacon/hotdog/cheese meal breakfast and dinner, endless supply of stuffed animals for me to destroy, and my last wish would be for every dog to be able to have a loving home… I know what it’s like to feel hated and unwanted, and I couldn’t be happier with my home! I show mom and dad every day how grateful I am for them and the home they’ve given me! I want every dog to have what I have.

What do you love most about your human?
That they love me and care for me, they laugh when I’m silly, they play with me and bring me to the lake so I can swim, they treat me like part of the family and it’s awesome!

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Corbin

What breed of dog do you have?
We call him an American Mutt, he’s a little of everything.

How old is your dog?
14 months

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY. He started out as our foster dog, and became our first foster failure! Once he sat on our couch, he knew he was never leaving!

What nicknames do you call your dog?
Monkey, because he climbs on everything!

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What words does your dog understand?
Sit, down, stay, off, high five, catch, lake, out, treat, walk & car.

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
To heel on a leash – but he’d definitely say “high five”.

Are you the leader of your pack?
Yes

Do you have other animals?
Just Corbin… we have lots of furiends that he visits though.

How does your dog make you laugh?
He’s just goofy! Watching him chase is tail is definitely one of the most amusing! But he really is the most expressionate dog I’ve ever met! You always know what he’s thinking and what he wants to say.

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
He thinks he’s a funny guy, he’ll walk in a room just to pass gas, then leaves.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
Every day we walk around our neighborhood, so it’s fun to go to the local park and walk him around there.

What toy(s) would you recommend to other dog owners?
Definitely Kongs and Nylabones… he chews through everything else!

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
He loves any sport ball… he destroys them real quick, but his whole face lights up when he sees a new one!

:: Corbie ::

Where does your dog sleep?
He sleeps in his own bed until the early hours of the morning, which is when he sneaks in bed with mom and dad! We enjoy catching some snuggle time with him before we have to get up, though.

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
He’d never stop talking!!!

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
He likes to walk all over you when you’re laying on the couch… we’re working on this habit!

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
He has a life jacket which he loves to wear for his boat rides!

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
Couches, ice cube trays, papers and magazines, toilet paper rolls and once he tried eating a zucchini.

What do you love most about your dog?
Everything! He’s our pride and joy and we couldn’t be happier that he decided to adopt us!

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I’m impressed with your expertise at the high-five and your boating skills, Corbin. Thanks for coming on the blog and letting us peek into your world. You can see more of Corbin and his human, Jenn, on his blog here.

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Bella

Scout the Dog — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:15:47 +0000

Bella means beautiful in Italian. While all dogs are beautiful (in my opinion), Bella Louise is also a little bit weird and a lot wonderful. Let’s meet this beautiful Boxer.

:: Bella Bean ::

Dog Questions
What is your name?
Bella Louise Steyee

What breed of dog are you?
Boxer

How old are you?
I am 4 years old.

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Rescued from my Dad’s nephew. He called up and said that he couldn’t keep me and if Mom and Dad didn’t want me he would have to put me in the doggy jail. Mom said, “Where do you want to meet up?” And so they did and here I am.

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Boo Boo, Bella Bean, Little Red Dog, Bella Boo, Wiggle Butt

Do you like any of your nicknames?
I like them all, makes me feel important.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
I get to walk around the neighborhood on leash only. I don’t care for other dogs (except Ping & Rem) and I get kinda snarky. Mom is working on it and I am better, but not good yet.

What is your go to toy?
I love all of them. My favorite would be the Tuffy Frog, or Ring, or ….well any that can fit in my mouth.

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
I have a very nice harness with a flashy orange leash.

:: Boo Boo ::

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
Well, I ate one of Mom’s romance books, but it didn’t go down very well.

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
I did a downward dog stretch with my head under the coffee table and stared at the floor. Actually I do a lot of staring at the floor.

What is the treat you will do anything for?
I am a cheese dog.

What is your greatest skill?
I can skillfully stick my tongue in your mouth before you even know I am there.

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Who could stop at one sentence… I like to talk, a lot.

What is your favorite human food?
Chicken

If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
More room on the bed, a younger brother or sister that would actually play with me, unfettered freedom to run.

What do you love most about your human?
That she will get on the floor and wrestle with me.

:: Bella Boo ::

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Bella

What breed of dog do you have?
She is a boxer.

How old is your dog?
She turned 4 in April.

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
My husband’s nephew gave her up to us when he couldn’t keep her.

What nicknames do you call your dog?
Bella Bean, Bella Boo, Boo Boo, Red Dog.

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
I taught her to lie down and “relax” (lay over on her side). Makes cutting toenails very easy.

:: Wiggle Butt ::

How does your dog make you laugh?
She loves to lie on her back on the floor and wiggle around. It is so funny and with her ears and jowls all flopped out she looks like a gargoyle.

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
She will randomly stop what she is doing and just stare at the floor or the wall. Almost like in a trance.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
We walk around the neighborhood working on her dog aggression issues.

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
Oh, she loves all the toys!

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
She would never stop talking. She likes her own voice.

:: Red Dog and Family ::

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Fence barking.

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
She has a nice harness with at day-glo orange leash.

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
Yes, yes and yes… one cell phone, 2 TV remotes, couple of books, husband’s wallet and all money contained, pair of slippers. (She has now outgrown that behavior, thank goodness.)

What do you love most about your dog?
I love her attitude. She is outgoing and always happy. And she is very entertaining. And even though I shouldn’t, I love it when she talks and roos at me.

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I love to roo-roo-roo. It always makes my humans laugh. Thank you, Bella, for sharing your doggie self here today. And a special thank you to Angie, human to Bella, Remington and Ping, for sharing all of your dog family. I’ve enjoyed meeting you all!

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Fido & Wino

Scout the Dog — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:37 +0000

I can be a rebel. Today I’m rebelling just a little on my Dogs Without Blogs feature with a post from Shauna, blog author of Fido & Wino and human to Kayloo and Mickey. When Shauna first contacted me, I thought she had two dogs named Fido and Wino (like I had been dipping into a bit of the Wino…) When I read some of Shauna’s posts, I realized my error and discovered that she’s funny and caring and on a mission. Let’s meet her and her sweet dogs, shall we?

:: Monster and Kay-noodle ::

What is your dog’s name?
I have 2 dogs: Mickey (the little brown one) and Kayloo (the black & white one)

What breed of dog do you have?
Mickey is a chihuahua/terrier cross & Kayloo is a pit bull/collie cross of some sort

How old is your dog?
Mickey is just over 2 and Kayloo is 1 yr 9 months

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
We (ignorantly) got Mickey from a broker and it was after that experience we learned about the importance of pet adoption and rescue. Several months later when we decided to get Mickey a buddy, we found Kayloo through Petfinder.com

:: Monkey Head, Shauna and Princess Puppy Pants ::

What nicknames do you call your dog?
Mickey: Mick-a-roo, Monster, Monkey Head, Mickles
Kayloo: Princess Puppy Pants, Kay-noodle, Pretty Girl, Kay-da-loo-da-loo

:: Mickles ::

What words does your dog understand?
I am NOT kidding. YOU KNOCK IT OFF RIGHT NOW.

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
Mickey does a wicked “Buddha” (basically it’s sitting pretty); we teach Kayloo “get out of the kitchen” every day

Are you the leader of your pack?
You bet your boots.

:: Kay-da-loo-da-loo, Mick-a-roo and their Pack Leader ::

How does your dog make you laugh?
Mickey sits and stares at me when he wants something (food, to go outside etc.) Kayloo… runs into walls… gets giddy and does this crazy horse rearing thing all random times.

What toy(s) would you recommend to other dog owners?
Kong’s stuffed with pumpkin & frozen over night. Occupies the little turkeys forever. Da. Bomb.

:: Pretty Girl ::

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Mickey: Barking when he hears a leaf drop 18 blocks away. Kayloo: Licking and licking and licking and licking…

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
My dogs go commando.

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
http://fidoandwino.com/2009/09/01/stuff-my-dogs-have-wrecked-cushion-ii/

What do you love most about your dog?
My dogs remind me not to take myself so seriously. And that peanut butter is really awesome and should be given the proper respect it deserves.

:: ROARSquad ::

Calling attention to the importance of rescue is really important to me. I’ve started a project called the R.O.A.R. Squad: The whole idea is to make adopting a rescue THE coolest thing around.

Current members:
http://fidoandwino.com/category/r-o-a-r-squad/

Learn more:
http://fidoandwino.com/roar_squad/

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I know a lot of readers here are rescues, so please stop by Shauna’s blog and support R.O.A.R. And I love a little Kong pumpkin for your pumpkins – I’m going to have to try that! Thank you for sharing Kayloo and Mickey, Shauna. Best of luck with your mission!

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Ping

Scout the Dog — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:34:57 +0000

When humans appreciate our doggie noises, it makes my heart sing a little. Meet Ping and her human, Angie, who enjoys giving belly rubs and listening to Ping’s groans of “THAT is fantastic.” The simple pleasures of dogdom…

:: Ping-a-Ling ::

Dog Questions
What is your name?
Penelope Ping Steyee

What breed of dog are you?
German Shorthair Pointer

How old are you?
My birthday is this month. I am 12.

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I rescued my mom when I was 4 years old. She had a broken heart and I helped fix it.

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Ping-a-ling, Pingy wingy, Pingy Poot Poot, Groany Gus, Best dog ever

:: Best Dog Ever ::

Do you like any of your nicknames?
I like being the Best Dog Ever.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
I like the park because there are ducks to bark at.

What is your go to toy?
All of them, I love to have something to shake.

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
If I’m wearing it, it is fashionable.

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I don’t have time to read. I am too busy snuggling.

What is the treat you will do anything for?
Cheese! I love cheese.

What is your greatest skill?
I can sneak on the bed without anyone knowing until they wake up the next day.

:: Pingy Wingy ::

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
You should let me on the bed in the first place.

What is your favorite human food?
Steak

If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
I think I would like to be an only dog. I don’t like to compete for mom’s lap.

What do you love most about your human?
I love the way she rubs my ears.

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Ping

What breed of dog do you have?
German Shorthair Pointer

How old is your dog?
She is 12 this month.

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Got her from a friend that could no longer keep her. It was supposed to be temporary as I had recently lost my Molly dog and wasn’t ready for another. By the time she made it to my house, she was almost emaciated. It took over a year for her to stop being food aggressive.

:: Pingers with Remington & Bella ::

What nicknames do you call your dog?
She is “The Best Dog Ever”, Pingers, Pingy Pingy Poot Poot. Ping a ling

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
That she would always have food, but she needed to sit and wait for it.

How does your dog make you laugh?
She will groan when you rub her belly and she has to grab and shake a toy when she gets excited.

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
She gets drooly sometimes. Uncontrollable drooling. Lasts for a day or so. Very weird.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
She just loves to go, doesn’t matter where.

:: Pingy Poot Poot ::

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
Extra large loofa dog. She loved it to smithereens.

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Boy am I happy I came to live with you.

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
She licks the bedcovers during the night. Lick lick lick.

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Blue harness

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
No, she never has.

What do you love most about your dog?
That she is so very easy to love.
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I’m glad you two found each other. It still amazes me that two creatures can improve each other’s lives so completely. That’s the Power of Dog, I think. Thanks for coming on the dog blog today, Ping and Angie, and sharing your special bond.

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Remington

Scout the Dog — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:48:15 +0000

I am an only dog, meaning I am the sole canine in our home. I wonder what it would be like to live with other dogs? Would I enjoy it?

Let’s meet Remington, who lives with Ping and Bella, and seems to enjoy his life very much.

:: Rem ::

Dog Questions
What is your name?
William Remington Steyee (Remington)

What breed of dog are you?
German Shorthair Pointer

How old are you?
14

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
rescue

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Rem, Remy, puddin head, baby boy, grizzle bear

Do you like any of your nicknames?
I like when Mom calls me her baby boy.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
Along the Flathead River near Blankenship Bridge

:: baby boy ::

What is your go to toy?
Giant sized Dirty Rotten Kitty

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
I have a halter with Sunflowers embroidered on it.

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
Don’t read much, maybe the back of the food bag.

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Dug up my own carrots from the garden.

What is the treat you will do anything for?
carrots

What is your greatest skill?
Controlling my Mom

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
You don’t feed me enough!

:: old man ::

What is your favorite human food?
Carrots, steak, chicken, cheese I can’t decide, it’s all good.

If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
More food, a bed larger than a king, automatic goody dispenser….wait never mind, I’ve got Mom for that!

What do you love most about your human?
That she will sleep on the floor with me if I am sick.

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Remington

What breed of dog do you have?
German Shorthair Pointer

How old is your dog?
He is 14.

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Rescue

What nicknames do you call your dog?
Rem, Remy, old man, baby boy

:: grizzle bear with ping & bella ::

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
To wait.

How does your dog make you laugh?
He loves playing and tossing the giant Dirty Rotten Kitty and after tossing it around he will lay down on it and lick it.

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
He also likes to lick Bella. They stand together and he will lick her until her head and back are totally wet. Very weird.

:: family ::

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
Along the river

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
The Dirty Rotten Kitty

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Probably that I don’t feed him enough. He really likes to eat.

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Whines, whines, whines until I give in and give him what he wants.

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Halter with flowers on it.

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
He is a paper shredder extraordinaire

What do you love most about your dog?
Everything….from his velvety ears to his stinky feet, from his major whininess to his super happy to see you wiggle.

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Love a good dog wiggle! It makes up for a little whining here and there. Thanks for coming on the dog blog today, Remy and Angie. We enjoyed having you and can’t wait to meet Ping and Bella!

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Bunny

Scout the Dog — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:42 +0000

I love that there are dogs in this world who can wear fashion and look stylish (dig the photographic evidence below.) Today I get to share a lovely greyhound, Bank on Benefit, better known as Bunny. Along with her human, Carrie, they write a blog chronicling daily life with a houseful of canines. So, Bunny does have a blog… but she’s such a sweet girl, you really won’t mind that technicality.

:: bunny ::

Dog Questions
What is your name?
My racing name is Bank On Benefit, but everybody calls me Bunny.

What breed of dog are you?
I’m all greyhound! Even though I’m on the petite side.

How old are you?
I’m three and a half.

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I was adopted through Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption (QCGA).

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Bunny Foo Foo, Pupcake, Princess, Sweet Pea, Hey you, get out of that!

Do you like any of your nicknames?
Pupcake is my favorite, because when Mom says it, she thinks I’m sweet.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
I love any walk or hike! As long as I get to go out and sniff the world, I’m a happy puppy. I have really been enjoying walks down by the riverfront near here lately.

What is your go to toy?
My Mother Bunny bunny or my talking rose

:: pupcake ::

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
Oh, that’s a hard question because I am a fashion hound! I have some very fancy collars and coats. My favorite one is from 2 Hounds Design and it has flowers embroidered on it. I also have a very cool collar from The Unruly Hound that has my name embroidered on it.

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I rather enjoyed Walter The Farting Dog. It made me laugh.

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Lilac is another greyhound who lives here with us and she’s really old. She has SLO, which is an autoimmune disease that makes her toenails fall off. Well, one fell off the other day and I ate it. It can’t be worse than horse hooves, right?

What is the treat you will do anything for?
Frosty Paws drive me wild! I also am very fond of apple cider.

:: sweet pea ::

What is your greatest skill?
Getting people to pet me at will.

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Pet me, you know you want to!

What is your favorite human food?
Steak

If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
That all greyhounds would find great homes after retirement, that I could finally finish my hole to China and that Mom would quit her job and stay home with me all the time, or take me with her wherever she went.

What do you love most about your human?
I loved her the minute I laid eyes on her. Not that I don’t love Dad, too, but Mom is really my person. She just sees how special and adorable I am and she gets me. She snuggles with me, takes me on adventures and helps me write my blog.

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Her name is Bunny.

:: princess of all she surveys ::

What breed of dog do you have?
She’s a greyhound who was “retired” early because she was too little to race.

How old is your dog?
She’s three and a half, but she’s always surprised me with her maturity. She’s an old soul.

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
We got her from a greyhound adoption group.

What nicknames do you call your dog?
Pupcake, Sweetheart, Princess of All She Surveys, Your Hineyness

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
The only thing I can really take credit for is teaching her to walk on a leash. She’d never been on one before we got her. The rest of the training that’s been done is her training us!

How does your dog make you laugh?
She runs and plays in the house, and she’ll do this little wiggle on her back on the carpet that’s just adorable. She also stalks ice cream and yogurt.

:: bunny foo foo ::

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
She’s surprisingly normal considering how weird the rest of us are.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
I love walking her on trails, pretty much anywhere shady. I love scenic spots where we can get good photos.

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
Probably her Mother Bunny bunny, although the Kong Wubba is a new highlight here at our house.

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
I didn’t say you were finished — keep petting me!

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
All her behaviors are quite endearing to me, but she does get a little over excited on the few rare occasions when we have company.

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Ha ha! She has Posh Pawz and Voyager’s coats, more collars than I can count and even a bottle of Poodle Pink Pawlish that we crack out once in a while for nursing home visits.

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
She’s shredded a few catalogs, but that’s about it.

What do you love most about your dog?
Oh wow! She’s just overwhelmingly sweet! When I lost my first greyhound, I was just bereft. We went to the adoption kennel and I met about a dozen very sweet dogs, but they just didn’t have that special connection for me. Then the woman said they had one new girl in, but they didn’t know much about her, but I could meet her if I wanted to. She walked in and leaned against me so calmly, I couldn’t believe she was only eighteen months old. She has really healed our hearts and she just makes every day a joy. Life is just so much better with her here!

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Such a charming family! You can meet the whole crazy bunch on their blog, Tales and Tails, that has silly & sweet greyhounds, funny moments and beautiful photographs. Check out their Facebook Page too. Thanks Bunny and Carrie for sharing a bit about yourselves on my dog blog.

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Scout the Dog

Scout the Dog — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:50:19 +0000

I’ve been running a series called Dogs Without Blogs, featuring all kinds of fabulous pooches. Some of you have asked me to take on these burning questions myself. Careful what you wish for…

look into my eyes

Dog Questions
What is your name?
Scout the Dog.

What breed of dog are you?
A Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

How old are you?
I’ll be nine in August.

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I came from a friend of the family who was breeding his dog just one time.

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Scooter, Scooter-Pants, Princess Click-Click, Sis-tah

Do you like any of your nicknames?
I love them all!

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What is your favorite walk/hike?
I like hiking in the woods, off-leash.

What is your go to toy?
Tossable Water Kong.

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
My collar from Sugar Plum Collars is about as fashionable as I get. Although, I have been told that I have a lovely coat.

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
The Art of Racing in the Rain – that book really had a great dog voice.

What is the treat you will do anything for?
Peanut butter or cheese.

What is your greatest skill?
I’m an excellent swimmer.

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
One sentence wouldn’t be enough. Hence the blog :)

What is your favorite human food?
Meat.

What do you love most about your human?
Just being with the whole family.

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Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Scout, named after the character in To Kill a Mockingbird. If she could wear overalls and climb trees, she would.

What breed of dog do you have?
She’s all Chessie.

How old is your dog?
She’s an old lady, almost nine.

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Our friend got his Chessie, BeBe, from a breeder. Their agreement included BeBe having one litter of puppies. Scout was one of those – we picked her out of the litter.

What nicknames do you call your dog?
All the ones she listed and also Dee-Oh-Gee (say it fast.)

How does your dog make you laugh?
Chessies talk with a growly roo-roo-roo sound. I can make her talk for a long time and it always makes me laugh.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
We love taking trail hikes/runs on wooded trails near our house. Scout can run off-leash and so can we.

What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
When she was a puppy and had to be crated, we would give her a small Kong filled with peanut butter. It would keep her busy for hours.

If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Never leave me.

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
She eats unsavory findings, then suffers for them later. The cure? Challah bread.

What do you love most about your dog?
She is incredibly sweet. It just radiates from her like warm sunshine.

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Dogs Without Blogs :: Beans

Scout the Dog — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:16:16 +0000

If you’ve been reading this series, you know that I am a huge fan of the name Beans. I’m not sure why I like it so much, but the dogs always seem to fit the name in a spunky, original, free-spirited sort of way. Let’s check out Beans from Reno.

Beans the Wonder Dog

Dog Questions
What is your name?
Beans the Wonder Dog

What breed of dog are you?
I’m a Chiweenie

How old are you?
I think I’m eleven, but I feel like I’m seven.

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I was rescued in 2005. I was wandering around a local truck stop. After a few days, some nice humans took me home, gave me medical attention and lots of love. They had a busy household, so I moved in with my family.

What nicknames do the humans call you?
I answer to Beansie-Reno, Beanie-rrific, and Beansie-Rocket

Beansie-Reno

Do you like any of your nicknames?
I like Beansie-Rocket. I have a bit of an airplane obsession.

What is your favorite walk/hike?
I love to walk along Steamboat Creek which runs behind my house. There are lots of interesting holes to sniff, trees to pee on and butterflies to chase.

What is your go to toy?
My yellow blankie. Oh, so, cozy. I go there when I need some alone time.

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
I have an airplane collar with my name and cellphone embroidered on it. Girls like it.

If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I’m currently reading, “Who were the Beatles”, but my favorite book is, “Dogerella”

Beansie-Rocket

What is the treat you will do anything for?
Tuna

What is your greatest skill?
I take my fitness very seriously. I can outrun anyone. If I were a human, I could beat you in an arm wrestling contest.

If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Dude, teach me how to use that can opener.

What is your favorite human food?
Spaghettios

What do you love most about your human?
The Mom: My protector and sidekick
The Dad: Warm and snuggly
The Boy: Fun to run and play and jump and roll with
The Girl: I think the sun rises and sets around her

Beanie-rrific

Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Beans the Wonder Dog

What breed of dog do you have?
Chiweenie

How old is your dog?
We think he’s eleven-ish

Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
He was rescued from Boomtown, a local truck stop. He had been wandering around for several days. Friends took him home, cared for him and gave him to my sister-in-law. She had several large dogs so he came to live with us. We were just starting our family and he was the perfect addition.

Chiweenie Beans

What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
According to my son, he doesn’t need to be taught anything, “He came programmed to do things automatically”. It’s true!

How does your dog make you laugh?
He’s a little dog who barks like mad at every horse that goes past our house. He acts like he can take them down. He also barks at airplanes, but if a hawk flies overhead, he takes cover.

Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
When my husband is out of town, he won’t go to bed until he leads me to each child’s room to see they are OK. Also, when my daughter is gone, he lays by the door until she returns.

What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
We have a big yard. Several times a day, he runs every inch of it. We call it “securing the perimeter”. He’s also a great companion for neighborhood walks while the kids run or ride bikes.

What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?

Do I see a bike?

He chases cyclists. Lots of road races go past our house and I live in fear he’ll cause a major pile up.

Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
He’s a nudist at heart.

Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
He’s eaten a few plastic ponies, but who hasn’t?

What do you love most about your dog?
He is my sidekick and faithful protector of our kids and our home. He is snuggly, sweet, fun and loving. He means the world to me.

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Sweet Beans — seems like he found the perfect family for him. Thanks for coming by and sharing your doggyhood. I’d also like to thank Angie. She’s the Mom of the house and a talented stationery designer and photographer. You can delight in her stationery designs at her site or on Etsy. All the photos are from her lens and you can see more of her photographic work on Flickr here.

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Dogs Without Blogs – Bella

Scout the Dog — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:31:16 +0000

Most dogs have sweet faces, or at the very least, a sweet expression they can muster up when necessary. But the little pup below has the sweetest face I’ve seen in some time. Meet Bella.

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What is your name?
Bella

What breed of dog are you?
Well mom keeps telling me that I’m a tiny Yorkshire Terrier weighing only 7 pounds, but I really believe I’m a German Shepard. A really big one. I can do anything and take on any other dog!

How old are you?
15 months old and I have the energy of a young ‘un

Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I came from a very loving home where a nice woman got me from a breeder. However she learned that I needed me lots of running and playing and she couldn’t give me that.

You see I knew I was supposed to find my mom. People kept telling her I would find her but she didn’t want to believe it. I made sure I found her though. My first mom told her daughter I was too much. She emailed her friend who emailed her sister in law who emailed my Auntie Sheri.

Of all the people who offered to take me, even my own groomer – my original mom knew that Mom was the one. She knew that Mom had a puppy before me, Sammy, that she loved and cared for for 15 years. She knew without meeting mom that she was the one to take me and give me all the things she wanted for me to have. So my mom came over to meet me and I made sure she knew I was supposed to go home with her. Mom really didn’t want another Yorkie, but she knew I was the one, I found her. So on 12/5/09 she adopted me and brought me home where we both know we are a match made in Heaven.

What nicknames do the humans call you?
Oh what DON’T they call me. Puppy, Bella Bear, Bear Face, Mama, Sweet girl, monkey, and the list goes on and on….

Do you like any of your nicknames?
My favorite nick name is Puppinella – Italian for little puppy. I will answer when mom calls me that.

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What is your favorite walk/hike?
Anywhere I can run free. We go to Bishop Fenwick a lot and there’s lots of room to run and play. Say the word Park and I am there!

What is your go to toy?
Hmm that’s a tough one. Really I love plastic bottles and balls. But I have a fish and an octupus I had from my other home that I love to play with.

What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
Have you met me???? Just try to put clothes on me….see what happens.

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Um, well this will get me in a little bit of trouble for giggling at this….but one day I was really bored. When Amy brought me upstairs and gave me to mom to settle in for the night I wasn’t ready to go to sleep. So, I jumped off mom’s bed, snuck into Amy’s room and stole her new glasses (that incidently cost 175.00). You see I’m VERY fast and very small which allows me to hide and escape easily. Mom and Amy tried to catch me, but by the time they got the glasses, Amy put her finger through where the lens was supposed to be on the glasses. Mom went under the bed to get the lens, but she only found 3/4 of it. I ate the rest. I decided to crunch on the glass. It was funny watching them chase me, but I’m not so sure the visit to the vet the very next day made it worth it. I guess I am glad that I did it though, made mom make sure she didn’t miss a day at the park after that!

What is your greatest skill?
Being intuitive. I know who needs love and I can tell who is good and who’s not. Mom has a nephew that has Autism and she says I bring him more joy than anything or anyone in his life. He sure is a lot of fun for me too. I chase him until I get tired. I like that I make him laugh. My mom says I just have a natural ability to bring joy to others.

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If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
I really love my life.

What is your favorite human food?
I don’t get human food. Not purposely anyway. Mom gets frustrated when I find food people leave on the ground but she usually will pull it out of my mouth if she catches me in time. Mom says it’s something she learned from my brother Sam not to feed me human food. She says it’s better for me not to have it.

What do you love most about your human?
I love that she brings me to the park as much as possible, let’s me play, enjoys me, and takes really good care of me. People say we are a lot alike – intuitive, gregarious, social, and easy going…..sounds good to me.

Who is your best friend and why?
Well, there’s 3 other dogs that are my favorite friends in the whole world. First, there’s Bella a Chihuahua Terrier mix. She’s the puppy of a woman my mom works with. She was my first friend and we have a lot of fun when it’s just the two of us. She’s really shy though and can’t be off leash so we have a lot of fun when we’re in the house.

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Second, there’s Milo a mixed mutt. He’s Auntie Debbie’s dog. He’s much older than me and he won’t run as much as the other dogs I play with but I like to hang out with him and follow him around. You know like a big brother. Sometimes he gets full of pep and will chase me but usually we just meander. We go to the park a lot together so he’s like a constant friend.

Lastly there’s Sadie. She’s a Beagle and I really have to say I like her the best. She chases me, plays stick with me, and gives me a major run for my money. When we’re around each other no matter what other dogs are there, it’s just me and Sadie. I haven’t seen her since I have been going to Bishop Fenwick and I sure do miss her.

I should call her this weekend and have her come and visit me at the park… maybe I’ll do that.

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Great getting to know you, Bella! Thanks for sharing a bit of your story on the dog blog. Bella’s human, Chris, is an old college friend of A-Dog’s. Nice to know she kept good company in her younger days.

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