This weekend we spent a lot of time discussing how to keep our dogs safe and out of mischief this week. I’m going to be honest. I have no idea how Independence Day is going to go for us. Mauja has only experienced fireworks one other time. Aside from a little extra panting and drooling, she did great. We wanted to make sure we would be home for her first experience just to be safe, so we decided to forgo the festivities last year. You can see how enthused she was 😉
Archives for June 2014
Sometimes Life Gets in the Way
Phew! What a long week we have had! Since we are currently stationed in Montana, it’s not very easy to make it back to the east coast to visit family. Nick and I are currently in the middle of planning a celebration of our marriage (we had a quick wedding before we had to move for the Air Force), so we needed to make a trip back to get some of the details figured out. Between confirming appointments, getting last minute details ironed out, coordinating with the dog sitter, and getting packed, I have not been able to spend time on the computer.
I think I’m going through blog withdrawal. [Read more…] about Sometimes Life Gets in the Way
Healthy Joints, Happy Dog
As a giant breed owner, one of my biggest concerns is keeping my dogs’ joints healthy. It’s extremely important to keep them lean as they grow so there isn’t much pressure on their joints. It’s also important to allow them to grow slowly. If they grow too fast, it can wreck havoc on their joints. [Read more…] about Healthy Joints, Happy Dog
Mauja Gets a Gentle Leader
Mauja was always our pyrfect angel of a puppy. She has a wonderful disposition and excelled through her obedience classes. She went everywhere with us and absolutely loved it. As she hit her adolescence, her enjoyment of new places slowly started to change. She began to exhibit anxiety in new situations, which led to poor manners. As with most adolescent dogs, her self-control started to become very poor. Her anxiety coupled with her lack of self control have been getting progressively worse. [Read more…] about Mauja Gets a Gentle Leader
Flea and Tick Control Can Be Exhausting
As the warm weather approaches, many of us are becoming more concerned about flea and tick control. We’re spending more time outside and the temperature is becoming a breeding ground for fleas. Ever since Mauja and Kaeto got fleas two years ago, I have been searching for a better method to keep Mauja and Atka flea free. We had been using a big name topical treatment and it failed on us one month. I noticed Kaeto itching and found little bits of flea dirt on his fur. It took three months of baths, medication, and vacuuming several times a day to get rid of the fleas in the house. It was a disaster. [Read more…] about Flea and Tick Control Can Be Exhausting
Don’t Make These Comments to Great Pyrenees Owners
The weather was beautiful for a lot of the weekend, so we spent a lot of time outside with the pups. Being outside in nice weather, you run into a lot of people.
I’m always amazed at the people that ask me what breed Mauja and Atka are and then tell me how to care for them. You didn’t know the breed, but you know what’s best for them?
You should probably avoid making these comments to Great Pyrenees owners.
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