Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Today as I cleaned our Beta Fish's tank (his name is Chiffon) the boys were very attentive. I realized after a few minutes that it was not simply their curiosity about what I was doing with his "house", but also why. Obviously Chiffon needs no grooming, as Oliver and Tanner do. But caring for his home is rather akin to the same thing. It's something I do to keep him healthy and happy.
As the boys nuzzled my legs, I continued to clean Chiffon's tank, purify water for him and go about the business of putting him in his clean house. Tanner and Oliver looked on with a new attitude, one that reflected a deepening understanding that I was caring for Chiffon in much the same way that I care for them.
Our regular grooming sessions include the usual brushing, teeth cleaning, checking of paw pads and ears, and so on. I'm not sure who enjoys these sessions more, me or them--probably a toss up. What I do know is that grooming them definitely draws us closer.
They seem to know that trimming the fur from between their pads is useful and important, even as I pry them apart to check for ticks. They don't fight it or resist in any way. Once, when we did have a tick infestation following a camping trip to the woods, the dogs (we had 3 at that time) all endured twice daily debugging, along with lots of peppermint oil baths until we eradicated our home, yard and pets of these pesky, dangerous parasites.
If you--like me--prefer the natural method to pest control, you may be interested in the method by which we became tick free. I'm on a roll to rid our home of pesticides and
toxins. Yep; that's why we choose organic food as well.
Our new alliance with Natural Balance has the boys transitioning to the Natural Balance Organic diet, and so far all is terrific. Watch for more on this new adventure, and meanwhile, take a moment to click the banner above this post and you'll be able to receive some valuable coupons from Natural Balance. What's not to like about discounts, right?
Happy Weekend!
Join us each week for the Weekly Wag bonding series, held during the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. The hop is hosted by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers, and Confessions of the Plume. You are welcome to link up here, or check any of their sites for their rules of participation. Happy hopping!
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Dogs
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by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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As the boys nuzzled my legs, I continued to clean Chiffon's tank, purify water for him and go about the business of putting him in his clean house. Tanner and Oliver looked on with a new attitude, one that reflected a deepening understanding that I was caring for Chiffon in much the same way that I care for them.
Our regular grooming sessions include the usual brushing, teeth cleaning, checking of paw pads and ears, and so on. I'm not sure who enjoys these sessions more, me or them--probably a toss up. What I do know is that grooming them definitely draws us closer.
They seem to know that trimming the fur from between their pads is useful and important, even as I pry them apart to check for ticks. They don't fight it or resist in any way. Once, when we did have a tick infestation following a camping trip to the woods, the dogs (we had 3 at that time) all endured twice daily debugging, along with lots of peppermint oil baths until we eradicated our home, yard and pets of these pesky, dangerous parasites.
If you--like me--prefer the natural method to pest control, you may be interested in the method by which we became tick free. I'm on a roll to rid our home of pesticides and
Our new alliance with Natural Balance has the boys transitioning to the Natural Balance Organic diet, and so far all is terrific. Watch for more on this new adventure, and meanwhile, take a moment to click the banner above this post and you'll be able to receive some valuable coupons from Natural Balance. What's not to like about discounts, right?
Happy Weekend!
Join us each week for the Weekly Wag bonding series, held during the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. The hop is hosted by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers, and Confessions of the Plume. You are welcome to link up here, or check any of their sites for their rules of participation. Happy hopping! - Fido's Farewell To A Rommate
Guest post by Tanner Boyko BufferWhat's Wrong with Chiffon?I found my roommate looking peaked this morning and summoned Mom to his tank. She gave me a sad look and explained that Chiffon appears to have gone to the great fish tank in the sky--the...
- Grooming A Bond With Fido
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog.comWhenever I return from traveling I try to take some time to groom the dogs. It's a nice homecoming activity that draws us closer and helps them realize that I'm always going to be back to take care...
- Life With Dogs: Building In Balance
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThngsDogBlog.com The Napping House! As a dog lover, I sometimes catch myself taking it too far. Well, not too far for me, but for the comfort of others. Everyone, even the dog owners who are not as nuts about their passion...
- Houdini Strikes Again, Or Oliver Goes On Walkabout
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog.com Tanner Keeps Watch in the Yard Tanner and I had a moment on Wednesday. Not what you would normally consider bonding, but this most certainly was a situation where Tanner took charge and did what he could to...
- Weekly Wag: How My Dog Outsmarted Me
by Carrie Boyko, CEB I have to admit this is a terrible way to begin a New Year with my dog training, but I do love my dog for all that he has learned in order to accomplish his goal. It appears that I must return to basic training in order to get back...