Hang Five

I live in a land locked area so when I see news like this it makes me jealous. While I get to trek up mountains, carrying my owners lunch and drink on my back, these dogs get to go out and surf. Yeah, that’s right, surf.

This year was the 3rd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition at Imperial Beach in California.

These canines bring a whole new meaning to the term sea dog.

In cool shades, t-shirts and Hawaiian shirts these mutts know how to ride on the crest of a wave.

Despite some ruff conditions about 60 brave four-legged competitors took part in America’s largest surfing competition for dogs.

If you consider standing still on a board, getting wild applause for doing it and receiving treats in the end ruff conditions, then yeah, I guess the conditions were kind of tough out there. Read more

Murphy’s Law

Dear Bo,

My parents think they feed me a lot but I disagree. For me it is not really the quality of the food as it is the quantity. I like food and I am not shy about admitting it. I qualify food as anything that can fit into my mouth. I am especially fond of lizards, bugs (of all kinds), sticks, tree bark off the tree, anything shiny, dog food, small objects, flowers, dirt, Murphy treats, anything that people eat no matter how old, the occasional frog or toad and I think those squirrels I chase would be really, really good too if I could just catch one.

I am in great shape but I am 27 years old and in the prime of my life and I like food and binge eating. I hear my parents say I have a bottomless pit as a stomach but I know they eat 3 or 4 times a day, they try to hide it but I know.

So how come they get to eat so much and I can’t, hypocrites. Also I am not saying I have a problem with my food choices, but do you think there is a problem with my food choices?

Your friend,

Murphy

PS: Have you seen the Bud Light commercial where the dog can talk to his Dad and keeps asking for sausages but does not get any? That’s how I feel, that guy should really give that poor dog the sausages.

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McDonald’s Roosteraunt

As I continue to blog, I’m realizing that a lot of the wacky stories out there aren’t dog related at all.  Take for instance this latest one about a chicken hanging loose at a local Mickey Dee’s.

In an era of McNuggets and McChicken sandwiches, this bird brings new meaning to the term “fast food.”

A brown hen has taken up residence outside a McDonald’s in Temecula and, try as they might, neither the employees nor the customers can catch her.

That’s like a dog hanging out in front of a Chinese restaurant in Peking. Sure everything seems OK, until they catch you. Next thing you know, you’re the number 12, extra spicy, on the menu.

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Pickled Pigs Feet

“What a pig!”

I hear that expression a lot from my mother as we watch Dr. Phil from the safety of our couch. I don’t think she’s calling the good Dr. a pig, although I suspect he feeds at a trough.  She aims her sharp attack at the witless men on the TV screen who seem to have difficulty grasping the concept of fidelity.

Now I can say, “What a pig!” too, but for an entirely different reason. Check out this story.

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Dogman Caught!

Crime, I don’t condone it, but sometimes you do feel sorry for the perp. Take for instance this story of an animal lover looking to provide for his pets.

TOKYO (AFP) – A Japanese animal-lover on welfare went to extremes to provide for his many pets by robbing convenience stores while wearing the mask of a dog, police said Monday.

Takaharu Kawata — branded by Japanese media as “The Dogman” — was caught on a surveillance camera wearing an oversized black-and-white canine mask while brandishing a knife.

OK…I feel I need to step in here. Please take a look at the picture accompanying this article.  Does that look like a dog to you? Are we that ugly? I didn’t think so. That looks more like a cross between a scary Easter Bunny, Wilford Brimley and a cat.

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Best Way To Clean A Toilet

My mother likes a clean house, especially the bathroom areas. Here’s how I keep my mother happy by cleaning our toilets, of course following the below guide by a wise dog.

Instructions for cleaning the toilet:

1. Lift the lid on the toilet and fill it with 1/8 cup of animal shampoo.

2. Take the cat in your arms and stroke it gently while slowly moving in the direction of the toilet.

3. At a suitable moment, throw the cat into the toilet bowl and close the lid quickly and either stand or sit on the lid.

4. The cat will now start the cleaning process and will generate plenty of foam. Do not be concerned about the loud noises coming from the toilet; your cat is enjoying himself.

5. After several minutes flush the toilet to start the “Power-wash” pre-wash and then flush again for the main wash cycle.

6. Ask someone to open the front door and ensure that no-one is between the toilet and the front door.

7. Get off the toilet seat and from a safe distance open the toilet lid quickly. The cat will dry off naturally due to the high speed he will be moving from the toilet to the front door.

8. The toilet and the cat are now both clean.

With best wishes,

The Dog

Cocoa Mulch – Beware

If your owners use mulch in the yard, please have them read the below letter.  There’s danger in that there mulch they might be purchasing.  Buyer beware.

Over the weekend one of our friends experienced a tragedy with one of their dogs and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of our dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog, Calypso, decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died.

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What You Gonna Do When They Come For You?

You hear a lot about animal control but wouldn’t this world be a better place if we had human control officers?  Anyway, the animal control freaks are at it again in Erie, Pa.

Dog owners in Erie County and the city of Erie have until May 14 before city animal control officers and state dog wardens canvas neighborhoods looking for unlicensed dogs. The enforcement effort will target the entire county and city.

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I Know You Are But What Am I?

So my old man took a quiz to find out what kind of dog he’d be based upon his personal traits. I could have told him slug, but apparently that’s not a type of canine. Anyway the results are shown below.

If you want your owner to see what they would be, click on this link.  Then click on the Doberman in the picture or on the word GAME on the left side of the screen.

Why can’t humans just be happy with themselves?

Water Park

I wish I had a pool in my backyard with a cool slide like this guy. I have to admit though, after one, maybe two laps around I’d lay on my towel and work on my tan.

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