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We have had our Beagle, Hoshi for about two years now and she has never been a dog that liked playing in the traditional sense.  She does not fetch or play tug-of-war.  What she does like to do, however, is tricks.  It is as exciting for her as fetch is for a Labrador.  She loves to sit pretty, roll over, crawl, and play dead just to name a few.  She learns at least one new trick every few weeks.  She will do anything for a treat.  Like many dogs, her whole life revolves around how to find and get food.  She learns tricks very quickly because she knows that a correct response will result in a bit a food.  She would do tricks all day if we let her.  Unfortunately, treats would cause weight gain which would result in trouble doing many of her tricks so we cannot let her playas long as she would like.  Dog cologne is something she likes too, so she smells good. Last summer I had a visit from a relative who noted that my dog Poika, a collie, has a matted coat.  Since this relative is a courteous person, and the words most likely just slipped out of her mouth, I realized that the condition of my dog’s coat must be pretty bad.   I had thought about combing or brushing him but he wiggles around and doesn’t like the process, so I just  let it go.  Now, I am in the process of using scissors on him.  I can’t cut too much because winter is coming on and he loves the outdoors.  I cut a few mats each day, and soon I will go over him with a brush and comb.  Any snarled up hair that I miss will be shed anyway.

When deciding on purchasing toys for your pet make certain to select your toys with care.  Personally I made the mistake of introducing stuffed animals to my pets.  This leads to piles of puffy stuffing all over the house which seemed like the worst problem but really wasn’t.  Then the dogs graduated to eating my comforter, slippers and any pillow or cushiony item they could locate.  They all resemble the stuffed toys they are permitted to play with so there is confusing on this issue.  There is always the issue of the eyes, ribbons, tags and other objects which can be chewed off of the stuffed toys and lodged in your pet’s throat or intestinal tract.  If they chew on dog coats too, it can cause problems. Although, I still buy my dogs stuffed toys, since it is too late for my sanity, I still find it necessary to warn others there is more to this simple fun that you can imagine!

My son is celebrating his tenth birthday today. He is a loving, intelligent boy who is a joy to be around. His infancy and toddler hood passed without incident until he was almost two years old. Suddenly he stopped talking refused to eat or drink anything but apple juice and pears. This went on for WEEKS! We were in and out of the doctor’s office so many times we might as well have lived there. Twice we had to rush him to the hospital because he was unresponsive. We were finally able to get him eating again, but the damage had been done. He had been a little chatter box, but now he was silent…no laughing, no talking, no anything…just silence. He didn’t eat anywhere near a normal diet, but he did start to gain weight and grow again. When he was three he was diagnosed with Autism. We were told that he would never play normally, pretend, have friends or do all the other things that a “typical” child does. We got him into the special preschool offered at our local elementary school and hoped for the best. Well, he is now ten years old and has proven everyone wrong! He has done everything the doctors said he wouldn’t do and more. He has been upgraded to Asperger’s, is in a “regular” classroom and was even on a Destination Imagination team this last school year. He is an inspiration to everyone who knows him and is a testament to the power of prayer.

I recently adopted a 3 month old lab/pit bull mix from the Orlando Animal Shelter.  Unfortunately and unfairly pits have a bad reputation for being aggressive but she is the sweetest, friendliest dog I have ever had.  I think she is the perfect mix because not only is she good with everyone she is also protective.  Since I have never had such a young dog before it is an amazing experience because I’m able to see her grow physically and emotionally.  I love being able to see her learn new things like learning how to fetch, sit and stay and wear cute dog sweaters.  The hardest thing to do is probably bathing her.  Her breed is prone to skin disease and infection so I have to be very consistent and through when washing her.  I think the funniest thing I’ve learned about her is that she’ll fight a bath but she absolutely loves the shower.

This article is for all dog lovers, who have just got in there first pup. First of all caring for dog is not easy they do require a consistent care and attention, especially when they are small, a pup can easily be a prey for predators, therefore a constant vigil is required for the pup. To simplify things a pup is identical to a young baby , you need to keep it warm, give extra attention, look after their diet and insure that the objects around them wont cause them any hazards. Exercise is also essential, one should take there dogs out daily for a walk, and leave them free for a while if possible. Cleanliness is also an important part of dog care, and a dog should be bathed using anti-tick shampoo at least once a week. Furthermore dog should be vaccinated against rabies and other diseases.  These are some of the important and basic tips for dog caring, including buying them a dog Christmas stocking, which will insure long and healthy life of your pet dog.

Sawyer, Kate, Jack, Ben, and Sayid. They are still alive, I guess, in some time continuum somewhere. Charlie is dead. Locke is sort of dead. Claire is missing in action with Christian, who is very mysteriously speaking for Jacob, whoever he is or was. It is so confusing! Why do I keep watching “LOST” every week and devour the DVDs when they come out? I’m trying to put the puzzle together just like millions of other viewers. But, it’s not just the challenge of the puzzle that I like. I am attached to the characters’ lives. Most of them on Oceanic 815 were going nowhere. They had nothing to live for, no answers to the problems they had created. Kate had no way out of jail. Sawyer was headed nowhere. Jack was divorced and depressed. Sayid clung to a slim hope of finding a woman he hadn’t seen for years. When they crashed, at least they had goals–to survive, to be rescued, or to find help. I like how the show expanded after the first season to include so many other characters that were equally complex and psychologically baffling (like Libby or Ana Lucia). Not to mention “The Others”. What a goldmine of plot twists and turns they contributed to an already richly rewarding drama. Lost is the slickest, most convoluted, best TV show I’ve ever watched!

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Today I am wearing a sleeveless tee shirt and a pair of Kaki shorts on my body and socks and cross trainers on my feet. The shirt is faded grey cotton with the words “Everlast Est. 1910″ written in the front in what was originally black-Now a darker grey than the body of the shirt. I like this kind of shirt when I work from home. The Kaki shorts are tan nylon polyester made by Columbia and have several pockets with various zippers and buttons to secure my stuff. My socks are white with the Champion logo printed on either side of the tube and are scrunched down tight to my shoes. The shoes that I am wearing are grey and white Addidas cross trainers with a good solid insole and black rubber underneath. And, for those who care, I am wearing white Haines briefs. It’s hot out today!!!

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Everyone who owns a loyal four legged friend knows that doggy fashions is a growing trend. It doesn’t matter if you own a Chihuahua or a Labrador Retriever there is stylish clothing for them all. Now of course we all think of Bruiser from Legally Blonde when we hear the words xs dog clothes and of course we should, after all he is the most stylish dog of them all is he not? Only let it be known that we don’t all have to have a Bruiser, we could have any type of dog and have them be just as stylish. For example, I myself have a lab/husky mix and a rambunctious Paderdayle terrier who love dressing in gorgeous sweaters, shirts and yes even doggles! How cute is that, you can even protect your beloved pups eyes while walking in the rain or snow with goggles designed specifically for them. Not to mention that their little tootsies can be nice and toasty with the oh so cute booties that are available in all sizes and colors. Now of course I know what everyone is thinking, it seems like a lot to buy for a pup doesn’t it?  We can always be in fashion and also be a saver as well; you don’t have to pay name brand prices for your name brands. So for all you dog lovers out there keep up the fashion trends and keep loving your babies! They will give you the most love and loyalty that you have ever known and make you smile whenever you are sad. Who could resist a smile while looking at a gorgeous pup wearing goggles and a gorgeous winter coat, no one can I am sure of it!

I confess, I spend the majority of my spare time reading. If I have the energy for it, I cook, and then have something yummy to eat while I read. Or while I watch movies, because it’s a bit difficult to manage a plate of food and a book at the same time. Then, of course, I have the rest of the movie to watch, and that’s where my other main hobby comes in: making things by hand. Lately, I’ve been doing basket-weaving, but I keep meaning to learn how to knit something other than scarves. Knitting is an excellent thing to do while watching a movie, and so is origami, one of my other favorite activities (there’s something very restful about it, and the results can be truly beautiful). I used to do some bead-work, too, but these days I leave that to my mother– she’s much better at it than I am.

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I have always wanted to have a pet and in particular I always wanted a dog.  When we finally bought a house and could keep any pet we wanted without anyone else’s approval, I went out looking for a dog.  My partner used to say if you want a dog, get a decent dog, not something that I can trip over.  So I went and got a Great Dane!   We have a beautiful dog now.  He is gentle and huge so incongruous.  As both of us work full time we need to make sure that the house is looked after while our ‘baby’ has a reasonable means of moving around.  We looked at dog gates to ensure that some space is protected and some is accessible.  There is quite a choice on the market.  With a dog as large as ours, it does not matter how strong the dog gate is, he respects an obstacle in the way and stays away.  We have a gate now that gives him free run of the living area and keeps him away from the kitchen and the study.  It works wonderfully!