i made Trophy a new collar!

...actually my mom MADE the collar, i designed it. And I helped! (I cut out the fabric)
Anyway, it's super cute. It is also a super learning experience, as even tho i made it the same length as the store baught collars, it is only going to fit trophy for another 2weeks or so. Also, we used the cotton webbing we had insteading of buying polypropolene webbing... well, polypro is thinner, tho this collar is very thick. So thick in fact that i can't show you any closeups as my mom's sewing machine couldn't handle the double material and we did it by hand (er, mom did it by hand [it's not that i can't sew, mom just thinks i'm going to cause her ancient sewing machine to kick the bucket and she can't buy a new one]). So the stitching isn't pro-quality. I don't care, i think it looks sooooo cute on him! I have some polypro to make a 2inch thick pirate theme collar for him when he'll look ok in a 2inch thick collar, right now he'd look like he was wearing a neck brace! I also have some 1" collars to make, but (again) we only have cotton, so we'll see how it goes or if it's also too thick.

Isn't it purdy?!


Trophy has decided he wants to be a model when he grows up


He's got that "sexy serious face" down pat.


work it baby!


Shiner is jealous HE didn't get a new collar (soon baby, soon)


Trophy wasn't helping, he was rubbing it in. Look at him and his smugness.


Actually, i lied. Trophy was pouting too. Ungreatful heathen. Actually he's pouting because he really wants to be a dalmation when he grows up and I laughed at him.


And so he doesn't feel left out, here's Q in all his sleeping glory. Yes, he sleeps with his eyes open sometimes. Yes, it's creepy.

Video(s)

The verdict: bad bad allergies. Koda's on pred for a few weeks and we have to wash his feet every time he comes inside and bathe him head to toe twice a week. fun fun fun. Mom and I are going to go make some booties to keep him from licking at his feet.

I'm uploading a swim video i had so i will add that one to this post when it's done. :) hurrah!

Playing in the Morning Dew*

*Morning Dew, much less sticky than Mountain Dew.

Trophy woke me up at exactly 8am again this morning, and i decided instead of taking them potty and going back to bed for an hour to actually get up and go play.

I'm uploading the video to youtube, so i'll post it as soon as it's done loading. In the mean time, here is Monster soaking wet from wrestling in the dew.



I'm off to the vet with Koda here in a few minutes, he's chewed his back feet to peices and i want to make sure they get checked out so they're not infected. Most days he's not chewing/scratching much, but the past two days have been getting worse. So, I'll post that video when i get back.

posting a bit early,

HAPPY FIRST GOTCHA DAY QWILL!

Pumpkin Treats

Today, despite the fact that Trophy and Shiner have completely regressed and forgotten what it's like to be potty trained (don't get me started on that topic of conversation right now); I pulled out some recipes that i had found a while ago for dog treats. And i'm going to share them with you.



The first is for Pumpkin Treats. I modified this one a lot from the recipe i had. This is how I made them:

1 large can (29oz.) of Packed Pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling!)
1 box (14oz.) Cream of rice cereal (you could also use cream of wheat)
1 cup Grandma Lucy's True freeze-dried dog food Chicken flavor (large chunks of Chicken removed)
approx 1 to 1 1/2 cups finely chopped carrots and celery

finely chop the carrots and celery, place between several layers of paper towels and press between two plates. Microwave for about 2 minutes. We are trying to get as much water out of the veggies as possible.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Spoon portions onto GREASED cookie sheets. I used a 1/2 teaspoon measure to make training-sized treats and a Tablespoon to scoop out some larger treats. Those were a bit large, i would do a 1/2 tablespoon next time.

Bake in a pre-heated 300 degree oven until the treats come out rather firm to the touch. For the 1/2 teaspoon treats 20-30 minutes. For the 1 Tablespoon treats 40-45 minutes.

The verdict?



Needless to say my boys LOOOOVE them. Koda has turned up his nose, but he's always been like that so he doesn't count.

You can find more information (or order) True here. i much prefer it as an additive for my dog's food, or in baking than as a full food. It smells really good!

I'm also making sweet potato chews. They are super easy. Thickly slice the sweet potatoes, place on baking trays and place in a 250 degree oven until the potatoes have been dryed out.


I'm going on hour 3 in the oven right now. I took them out at 2 hours to flip them over. I used the same trays that i made the treats on, so it was greased. I'm starting to wish i was making something yummy for myself and not my dogs!

The one on the right i already flipped over.

And not that he deserved it, but Monster got a new collar today.

GO Bucks!