I don't usually like to devulge my personal life but sometimes it helps to write about things in order to get them off my chest and off my mind.I watch alot of true crime programs.That's one of ...
There have been more recalls on dogfood.Not as much as before,but still a recall is a recall.I've been feeding Gracie homemade dogfood for some time.I do buy dogfood but I buy it from a company ...
These are one of Gracie's favorite treats.They run from around 1.45 to 2.15,depending on where you buy them.They also come in different flavors.Bacon,Chicken and beef.I get the bacon flavor for ...
I've been a little under the weather the last couple of months or so.So,blog posts have taken a back burner.Now that I'm back,I will be reviewing alot more doggie products. It helps that I finally ...
I am pretty picky when it comes to feding Gracie.I read labels on my own food,so why would'nt I do the same thing for Gracie.I have watched videos of what happens at rendering plants.For those of ...
In just about every town there are laws concerning animals.Did you know that you must have apermit to have more than 4 dogs?Did you know that it is illegal to let your dog run free?Even in your ...
This is a photo of the dog park where Gracie and I go.It is posted on the outside of the fence by the gate,that you are responsible for your dog.That means if your dog poops,pick it up.Do not ...
I always love my walks with Gracie.But,I would have to say that my favorite time is in the early morning hours,before the sun comes up.5am is about the best time,it's quiet there is no one out to ...
I've been ill for the last week or so.I have a liver condition.It is not always easy to have enough energy to do things with Gracie.She has been great this past week.Guarding me while I ...
This time out I want to tell you about some really great treats that I purchased from 2 different places.The first bag is called WAGGING TAILS and these treats are from duck.They resemble jerky ...
This is Gracie in all her glory.She does her yoga pose very rarely,so to have this picture is a treat.I have had quite a few dogs in my lifetime.But Gracie is the first dog that I can say is ...
Being Gracie's provider,I cannot bring myself to say owner.Because in Gracie's eyes I don't think ANYONE could ever "own"her.Anyway,back to my post.I am always on the hunt for dog reats that I ...
I promised to include an easy dog food recipe in my last blog post.I read a Vet approved reciepe book for dogs in order to get the information I neede to make healthy meals for Gracie.Believe it ...
It's been kind of wild around my place the last couple of weeks.Finally purchased my own laptop,which makes a huge difference when I need to get online.No more riding the bus in the heat so that I ...
Okay,maybe you have thought you were a little off,at least that's what non dog lovers would have us believe.I will admit that I thought maybe I was just a tiny bit off going around the house ...
I've got a dog that has to be disaster prone.So,I made a visit to the aisle of dog books at the library to find some information that might help in a future emergency.You can buy a ready-assembled ...
Gracie is a hunting and tracking breed of dog.So,because of that I cut her alot of slack when she starts her cat hunting and stalking in the backyard.It would'nt be so bad if I could be sure that ...
This is what Gracie does most of the summer.She lays around because it's just too hot for her to do anything else.I keep Gracie indoors year round but most especially during the HOT summers ...
I am always on the lookout for dog items that can help me with Gracie and her overall health and well being.I have found the greatest fur eliminator yet.And best of all it costs less than 5.00.It ...
It's been almost 2 weeks since the Emergency Vet Room visit for Gracie.For a week or so her tail was kind of frozen in mid-air.She could'nt put it down and she could'nt put it between her legs.It ...
I don't know how many of you pet parents rely on store bought pet food as the only source of nutrition for your dog.I personally do not rely on processed dog food anymore.And believe me,I have ...
I have always had dogs.I slept with a dog until I was 13 years old.So,I can say that I knew a little about dogs and the health issues they get.But,NO One told me about dogs being able to fracture ...
I recieved a sample in the mail of BESTBULLYSTICKS dog chews for dogs.These are not the cheap ones that your dog will devour in a 10 minute span.These are made to give your dog a good 3 or 4 ...
When this item first came on the marketI was pretty excited.Like other pet parents,I have a tough time getting Gracie to let me even touch her paws,let alone trim her nails.When Amazon.com had it ...
This is the side view in the large dog enclosure at Roeding ParkGracie and I went this past weekend as well as on Monday.The parks department is lagging in the upkeep in the two enclosures.Weeds ...
hOW MANY OF US BELIEVE THAT OUR PETS UNDERSTAND WHAT WERE SAYING?i DO.i ALSO BELIEVE,ALONG WITH A FEW SCIENTIFIC STUDIES THAT DOGS CAN EMPATHIZE.THEY CAN FEEL OUR PAIN,OUR JOY,OUR SORROW.IT HAS ...
link Okay,I've inserted the link to a website where you can get more information on "raw feeding"for your dog.I personally have many,many reservations about this kind of feeding.I do not endorse ...
Thses are DENTASTIX as you can read on the package.I am not usually a big fan of anything from Pedigree.Gracie won't touch their dogfood and the canned dogfood does a real number on her stomach ...
The two photos shown are the BAMBOO brand retractable leash collar.You can see from the photo on the right,that the collar is on Gracie but,with a retractable leash,I am able to control her ...
Okay,I've read all the tips on training your dog,letting the dog know who the "pack"leader is.I get it,I'm not a good example of a "pack leader".But,is that really so bad?I have the tendency to ...
This is the collar charm that was sent to Gracie when she signed up for membership in the MIGHTY DOG dog club.She was also sent a sticker with the same design,a map of all the places she can be ...
Life with Gracie What are some of the favorite times you have with your dog?Do you have a favorite time of day?Or a favorite place to take your walks?Gracie is starting to become an adult(17),so ...
I have been fortunate with the decisions I have made in my life the past 7 years or so.Before that,I can honestly say my life was headed nowhere.As a kid growing up,I cannot remember a time when I ...
One of the smartest things I have ever done is adopting Gracie from the SPCA.Although I am not a fan of the local SPCA in my hometown,I have watched episodes of Animal Planets programs on SPCA ...
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