Thursday, July 31, 2014
Marvelous Products Osteo-Pet
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Wrestling Smackdown
The
boys aren’t allowed to wrestle in the house.
Whenever they start roughhousing, we let them take it out to the
backyard. They usually have no problem
picking up right where they left off, but with room to incorporate a game of
chase.
Our
bedroom is usually off limits to them due to a baby gate. If we forget to put it up, Pierre runs under
our bed and barks at Bentley. He knows
that Bentley can’t get under the bed.
This always starts wrestle mania.
We caught them in the midst of a smackdown the other day. They look like it’s a real fight, but it isn’t. After a few rounds, they end up shaking it
off and going to lie together.
Round
1 of the Basset vs. Westie Wrestling Smackdown
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Grain-Free Salmon Petbrosia
We
were recently offered the opportunity to try Petbrosia’s new Grain-Free Salmon
Dog food. Our previous experience with
their dog food was definitely positive, so we were eager to get a new
flavor. Bentley and Pierre love getting their
food delivered right to our front door.
They sometimes seem rather shocked with the big brown truck passes our house
without stopping. Since they are the
ones that ate the new food, I’ll let them take the reins of this review.
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"Even the box smells yummy!" |
Bentley: “Thanks Mom, but since we are
talking about salmon, shouldn’t we be taking the reel of this review? *snicker
You know how much Pierre and I enjoy
giving our honest, unbiased review of the products that we receive. Where is my fluffy friend?”
Pierre:
“I’m here. I was busy
doing my research on the use of salmon in dog food. One of us needs to be well versed in the
facts. I mean, how much do you know
about salmon?”
Bentley: “I know that it is
delicious. Mom and Dad eat it all of the
time. They have it grilled, baked, and
something called salmon croquettes. I’ve
begged more than a few pieces in my day.
It is high time that someone decided to make a food especially for us
dogs. Heck, Petbrosia even makes it for
cats!”
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Basset Hounds 101 ~ Part 5
In our last Basset Hound discovery series, we are going to help you decide if a Basset will fit into your life. I’ve had several comments from readers that would like to add a Basset Hound to their family. As I have previously stated, I am prejudice in my opinion of this lovable breed. Bentley and I are a perfect match for each other. I’ve wanted a Basset for as long as I can remember, but they aren’t a breed that is very prevalent where we live. Years ago, I bought a Basset Hound statue from Home Interiors. That was the closest I had come to getting one and he was a breeze to take care of since he was ceramic!
We have had a variety of breeds and I loved each one of them completely. Our first puppy was a female German Shepherd. We added a retired police K-9 German Shepherd a few years later. Madison had two puppies and we kept them both. Our fifth dog was a miniature Schnauzer. Grady is a story all by himself and I’ll share it one day. Then, I was blessed with Tucker, our Golden Retriever. Bentley came to live with us when Tucker was about seven years old. Those two were the very best of friends. You can see that I have experienced quite a variety of breeds before Bentley joined us. All but one of them has been extremely intelligent, easy to train, with awesome personalities.
What is about Bentley that has captured my heart? That’s a great question! Unfortunately, I don’t have an exact answer. He is truly my "soul dog."
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
Jealousy in Dogs
A
recent study was published last week in PLOS ONE in an attempt to show
something that dog owners have known for years.
Our dogs get jealous when we share our attention. The study observed 36 dogs as their owners
ignored them and interacted with three different objects. In one study, they used a stuffed dog that
could briefly bark, whine, and wag its tail, a jack-o-lantern pail, and a
pop-up storybook.
When
the dog's owner gave all of their attention to the stuffed dog, their dog tried
to push itself in between the stuffed dog and/or touch its owner. A small percentage showed jealousy when the
owner talked to the jack-o-lantern. They
showed little concern to the pop-up storybook.
Researchers
state this is not definitive proof that our dogs have the ability to feel
jealousy. It is sometimes hard for
scientific minds to accept the fact that dogs have real feelings. From a dog mom’s point of view, I have zero
doubt that Bentley and Pierre both feel and display jealousy.
This
is our experiment below.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
A High Flying Tale #FFHT
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"The deliveryman can enter our yard IF he has boxes!" |
Pierre:
“I’m pretty sure that he considers himself a very lucky
guy. I had to restrain myself on more
than one occasion from using my karate skills on him. These paws may look sweet and fluffy, but
don’t be fooled I have a black belt.”
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Blogville
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Fractured Fryday
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humor
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photography
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Rand Hill Paracord
I have
recently connected with several new people on LinkedIn. One of these connections is Frank Coolidge,
the owner of Rand Hill Paracord. After
corresponding with him, he offered to send me one of his six-foot dog leashes
to test and give an honest review to my readers.
We’ve never had a paracord leash or collar, although I’ve seen them on several blogs. I eagerly accepted his generous offer. The leash arrived Saturday, which was only a day or two after I responded to him. Bentley was so proud when I opened the package and showed him his new super cool leash.
We’ve never had a paracord leash or collar, although I’ve seen them on several blogs. I eagerly accepted his generous offer. The leash arrived Saturday, which was only a day or two after I responded to him. Bentley was so proud when I opened the package and showed him his new super cool leash.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Superman or Superdog
“I’m not saying that
I’m Superman. I’m just saying that
nobody has ever seen me and Superman in a room together!”
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Bentley Basset
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
PureZa for Life and Tuesday's Tails
Monday, July 21, 2014
Basset Hounds 101 ~ Part 4
Welcome to Part 4 of Basset Hounds 101, our series to familiarize you with the wonderful world of Bassets. This week we are going to cover the health issues that are most commonly associated to the breed. Let me begin by saying that there are no perfect breeds. I know that everyone has his or her perfect dog and for me, it’s the Basset Hound. All breeds are subject to common dog ailments. However, some are predisposed to certain problems, because of their body size and shape. It’s important to research the breed you are interested in, so that you can take preventative steps to avoid or lessen these issues.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Blogville or Bust
“Can
you tell me how to get to Blogville?” I
asked that question of my new friends, Murphy & Stanley from the
hilariously cute blog Murphy’s Law - Stanley Rules. I have been in search of this mythical land
for the last few months. I finally
decided it was Blogville or Bust! You
see, like most pet lovers, I follow many, many blogs. I’ve seen some incredibly cool posts that all
refer to Blogville. For a while, I
thought it was just what they called the world of blogging. Then, I saw a day full of pirate-inspired
posts. That was my breaking point. Everyone was having too much fun without
me. I had to ask someone, even if I was
the only blogger on earth that didn’t know what and where Blogville was. Murphy and Stanley seemed to be “in the know,”
so I asked if they could help me. They
were happy to lend a paw, explaining that it is a fantastic group of bloggers
that help, support, and have fun together.
Since then, I have visited more residents of Blogville. It is a diverse and caring group that I am
happy to say has made us feel welcome. Being new to the neighborhood, I thought it would be a good idea to officially introduce Bentley, Pierre,
and myself. Lucky for me,
Murphy & Stanley’s mom wanted to host a blog hop to find out how many
bloggers are living in Blogville. Add us to the
count because, we are the new blog in town.
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Blogville
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Pawz 'N Clawz Jewelry 'N Things
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Natural Balance L.I.T. Treats
We were thrilled to meet and speak with the representatives of Natural Balance Pet Foods at the BlogPaws 2014 conference. Flat Pet Bentley even had his photo taken with their skateboarding Bulldog mascot, Tillman. Recently, we were invited to try some of their fifteen brand new treats. They launched this exciting line of healthy dog snacks in June. Among the delicious products are their functional L.I.T. Immunity Support Jerky, L.I.T. Hip & Joint Jerky, Jumpin’ Stix, Mini Jumpin’ Stix, and Mini Rewards. Each one of these is available in three different flavors. You can feed Natural Balance Pet foods and treats with confidence. Every production run is tested for nine known contaminants. Their “Buy with Confidence” link on their website allows you to enter the product date code on your bag and you see the actual laboratory results in real time. Whether you are choosing a healthy food or one of the amazing treats, at Natural Balance you can have “The Food for a Lifetime.” Bentley, Pierre, and I are extremely happy to share our feelings about these yummy treats.
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Basset Hounds 101 ~ Part 3
Basset Hounds 101 is my series to help you understand and get to know this wonderful
breed. In Part 1, we learned some of the history of this lovable hound. In last week’s Part 2, I described the breed standards to help you know what to look for whenever you are choosing a puppy or an adult Basset. Today, we will delve into their personalities and temperament.
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Bentley enjoyed meeting new people at our Barkus & Meoux parade. |
Basset Hounds are one of the most pleasant and good-natured of all breeds. This is a wonderful trait, because if you take them out among other people you will garner a lot of attention. Even at number 41 on the AKC registered breeds, it seems that few people have seen them in the fur. We were walking Bentley one day when a woman came out of her house to meet him. “I’ve never seen one in real life!” she exclaimed. The other common response is, “I used to have a Basset Hound. They are the best dogs!” Bentley loves meeting people and is certain that they want to meet him in return. Bassets are very sociable dogs and do not like being left alone for long periods. If you work outside the home, it is best to have another dog for their companionship or take them to doggy daycare.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Canine Caffeine
“Hey
Mom! Do we have any giant donuts for
dunking?”
Congratulations
to our winner of the anti-aging Revitamal!
*Carrie
Noar from Tales and Tails*
Thanks to Sugar the Golden Retriever and Dachshund Nola for hosting this great Black & White
Sunday blog hop. Stop by to say “hello”
and enjoy their photos along with today’s other B & W blogs.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Pierre Patrol
Pierre lives to chase
squirrels and lizards! He spends a lot
of time on critter patrol.
What time is it? It’s Squirrel Thirty in our backyard!
Since Pierre moved
in, the squirrels have moved out! He
still holds a daily vigil hoping one will scurry down a tree.
Lizard lookin’.
The lizards on our
front porch know they are safe from his wrath.
They taunt him mercilessly. There
are several tailless lizards in the backyard, plus squashed monkey grass.
“Hey y’all! It’s me, Bentley C.E.D. (chief executive dog)
of Bentley’s Bargains. I want to make
you happy so I have another great deal for my friends this month. You can take $25 off my already amazing prices
when you use my secret code
FLY-2-JULY
Don’t worry about expensive
shipping either. It is only $5 for
orders under $49 and totally free when you spend more than $49. What are you waiting for?
My store is at the bottom of this post.
My store is at the bottom of this post.
Bayou great pet supplies
today!
Thanks to Ruckus the
Eskie for hosting another sensational Sepia Saturday!
Have a fun day and
enjoy these other blogger’s sepia posts.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Writers Blog Post Tour
Welcome to my Writer’s Process Blog Tour. I was invited to participate in the huge tour
by the wonderful Cathy Armato. You can read her post here. She is
the voice of Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them pet blog. Cathy is a champion of dog rescues and has
volunteered at her local shelter for the past five years. She and her husband left their jobs as
corporate employees and now travel between Arizona and New York as business consultants. They have two great dogs, Isis the Siberian
Husky that she has trained as a service dog and Phoebe, a cutie that she
adopted from one of the rescues where she volunteers. She is currently working on a series about
the volunteer work that she does with Isis and a fun series on 100 places to
see with your dog! If you aren’t
currently following her blog, you are really missing out on some awesome posts.
The requirements of the Writer’s Process Blog Tour are that I answer three questions and recommend three other writers to
participate. I’ll begin by answering the
questions.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
KLOUT Perks and Your Special Dog Prizes
Are
you familiar with the social media-ranking site Klout? It is headquarters are in San Francisco,
California and offers service worldwide.
Joe Fernandez and Binh Tran founded the website and mobile app in 2008. Their slogan is “The standard of
influence.” It ranks its users according
to online social media influence and gives you a “Klout Score.” This score can range from 1 to 100. It is determined by the size of your social
media network and measures how other users interact with your content. Currently, my Klout Score is 64. The cool thing about Klout is that it rewards
you with Klout Perks! I have qualified
for several and have chosen two of them.
I posted about my first one here.
My latest Perk is fantastic!
We
received a box full of wonderful products from one of our favorite companies,Hill’s Pets. When I say our box was
full, believe me. Inside we found a 4-pound
bag of Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight adult food, two cans of Chicken &
Vegetables Perfect Weight, a 9 oz. bag of Hill’s baked Light Biscuits, a
measuring cup, a red retractable leash, and a Ruff-N-Tuff No Tip No Slipstainless steel bowl. That is what I
consider a major Perk!
If
you aren’t already a member of Klout, I recommend that you join today. Besides the awesome Perks you get great
content to share. After all, everyone
loves to have some Klout on social media!
Bentley: “I love the great Hill’s products
that Mom received. Since she is the
human and Klout is important to her, we let her write that portion of our review. She wanted to share it with y’all and we like to keep her happy. Now that she is
through, it’s our turn!”
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
July is Pet Safety Month
July is Pet Safety month. The summer months are always fun with outdoor activities, vacations, flowers blooming, swimming, and barbecues. While all of these things are meant to be enjoyed, they can pose a safety hazard to our pets. I asked Bentley and Pierre to do a public service announcement on things they feel are important to safety issues. I think that maybe I ought to have explained a bit more.
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pet safety
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photography
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Caru Means To Love
Have
you heard about Caru Natural Stews and Treats?
No? Well, today is your lucky day
as well as your dog’s. The boys are
stewing to tell you all about this great company, their amazing stews, and
treats. Therefore, without further ado,
here is Bentley and Pierre.
Bentley: “Great introduction Mom and speaking
of great; let’s talk about this Caru Natural Stews and Treats. Being a highly observant dog, the first thing
that I noticed was the unusual packaging.
Most of our food comes in a bag, but these came in little boxes. They almost looked like those boxed juice
drinks that the kids drink. It’s the
eco-friendly Tetra Pak packaging and is very cost efficient. It only takes 1/3 of the packaging that conventional
canned food takes. The cool thing is
when Caru saves, they pass that savings on to us. It is so much easier to store these boxes and
they will last two years if left unopened. Not that I could leave it unopened for two
years; this stew is incredible.”
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Basset Hounds 101 ~ Part 2
In our second installment of Basset Hounds 101, we are going to discuss the breed standards. If you missed Part 1 click here. A breed standard is the blueprint for a dog that fits into the function that it was bred such as tracking, herding, etc. A breed standard is not etched in stone and can vary in different associations and countries, even for the same breed.
For the purpose of this post, we will use the American Kennel Club breed standard. Bentley is registered with the Continental Kennel Club, but the A.K.C. is the most accepted standards in the U.S.A. There aren’t any glaring differences in the two clubs preferences.
General Appearance: As I mentioned in last week’s article, the Basset was bred to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. Considering their size, they have shorter legs and are heavier-boned than any other breed. A Basset moves deliberately and once it grows into those long ears, they are not clumsy at all. They’re known for their mild temperament and should never be aggressive or timid. Bassets are known for having great endurance in the field and are extremely devoted.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Dog Sleep
Dog sleep; when 18
hours a day just isn’t enough.
*Don’t forget to scroll through Bentley’s Bargains at the bottom of our post for savings on great pet supplies at discounted prices.
Thanks to Dachshund Nola and Sugar the Golden Retriever, our hosts for Black
& White Sunday’s blog hop. By clicking
on the blogger icons below, you can see more black & white photographs.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
ILeesh Review
We recently received
a box from ILeesh, Inc.; a pet supply company specializes in breed specific
products. Our box contained a
retractable leash for Bentley along with a poop bag dispenser and a West
Highland Terrier coffee mug. The boys were
so proud to represent their breed. I’ll
turn the review over to them.
Bentley: “Thanks Mom. I just have to start by saying that this is
my first retractable leash. When we
would go out for our walks, Mom always wrapped my regular leash around her hand a bunch
of times. If I decided to stop or run,
it would squeeze her hand. Since she
uses her hand to scratch my belly, I didn’t want to cause her injury. My new leash solves this problem. She simply decides how much lead she wants to
give me, then clicks the brake button and I’m limited to how far I can go.”
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Mud Puppy
Bentley was such a cute puppy. He would trip over his ears when he tried to
run. When he discovered mud, we couldn’t
help but laugh at his dirty face.
“But Mom, I thought mud facials were good for
me!”
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Our Visit to an AAHA Veterinarian
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Isn't this a great quote to be on a vet's walls? |
We
recently published a post on Partners For Healthy Pets and AAHA. I met their representatives at the BlogPaws
conference and was intrigued with their information. When I began searching for AAHA accredited veterinarians
in our city, I was dismayed to find only three existed. After some research on each of these, I
selected the one that was a good fit for Bentley and Pierre.
Bentley
was the first to get to meet the new veterinarian. I called the University Veterinary Hospital
to make an appointment. It was surprising that they were able to schedule us for the same day.
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