What do you do when you have both a toddler and a 7-week old puppy? And a blog to write? Jessica Shyba of Santa Cruz, California found a way to deal. The family had been looking for a new puppy since last Christmas when their young children asked Santa for one.
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A Hero Chihuahua Mix Named Psycho
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If your two grand-daughters are outside making mud pies, it’s good to have a dog like Psycho on hand to protect them from snakes. This little Chihuahua mix smelled danger when a rattler threatened, so he put himself between the girls and the snake. For his trouble, he was bitten on the eyelid. Vets are hopeful the eye can be saved.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Walking the Dog
Thanks to my sister-in-law, Diana, for sending this one in.
A little girl asked her Mom, “Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?”
Mom replies, “No, because she is in heat.”
“What’s that mean?” asked the child.
“Go ask your father. I think he’s in the garage.”
Saturday Survey: Your Dog and Your Kids
Yesterday’s Friday Funny photo pictured a young child using the dog as a chair. I’m not sure my dogs would let ANY of my kids get that close to them. How does it work at your house?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
This Dog Knows How to Pay it Forward
This beautiful dog beat long odds, and now he’s helping the family of his young boy do the same.
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Good day, and good dog!
Dogs and Kids – A Healing Relationship
A study by a University of Wisconsin-Madison pediatrician showed that infants in homes with pets have a lower incidence of pet allergies and eczema than their pet-less peers. Finnish researchers have found that young children with dogs or cats suffered fewer ear problems than children who did not live with pets.
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Saturday Survey: Dogs & Babies
We had my son’s girlfriend & her 2 kids over for dinner tonight. It was so much fun to watch Cooper, the Vizsla, try to play with her 19-month old daughter. She doesn’t have stairs at her house, so she had a great time crawling up and down ours. Cooper followed her up and down every time. I’m not sure if he was protecting her or just trying to keep track of whether she was getting close to his toys. The other dogs just pretty much ignored her.
I remember when my kids were little and my dad would babysit for me. We had one dog that would follow him from room to room when he was walking with the baby. She was sooooooo worried he would do something to my son!
So, I got to wondering – how do your dogs feel about babies?
Henry the Golden Retriever: Autistic Boy’s Savior
This moving You-Tube video tells the story of Henry, a beautiful Golden Retriever, who ended up being a lifeline to Dale, an 8-year old autistic boy.
Isn’t it amazing what dogs can do? The book detailing Henry and Dale’s journey is called “A Friend Like Henry” and is available on Amazon.
Truly inspiring!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
The Mutt-i-Gree Curriculum
Have you heard about this program for kids, developed through a collaborative agreement between Pet Savers Foundation, Yale University School of the 21st Century (Yale 21C), and the Millan Foundation? The lessons highlight the unique characteristics and needs of Mutt-i-grees,® dogs awaiting adoption at a shelter, while teaching children social and emotional skills.
Everything I Know, I Learned From the Dog
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!