PIT BOSS!

Hooked on PIT BOSS on Animal Planet.

It's amazing what people sacrifice just to give this breed a good name. In my opinion, the media profiles pitbulls in a horrible fashion, making people think twice about adopting them into their homes. You have to remember it's not the dog's fault, but the owner's and the environment they live in. Any breed can be aggressive, but it's up to the owner to get that dog trained. Some of the smaller breeds are sooooo mean and sassy, they make bigger dogs look like teddy bears. But are they being reported? Uh, no. In fact, Cocker Spaniels have been reported to have bite issues, but are far more adoptable than pitbulls, rottweilers and/or dobermans.

We need to educate the community that all stereotyped breeds are not what they claim to be. My neighbor has 3 pitbulls and a lab. They are THE sweetest dogs ever, and my two dogs love having them as neighbors.

So please, do your research and separate fact from fiction. You could save a dog's life by doing so.

**Disclaimer: I am not affiliated nor getting paid from Pit Boss and/or Animal Planet.

Rain, rain go away

It's raining and I had to bring the brat pack in before they got muddy to the point of no return. I'm reading DOG FANCY and they had an article about taking pictures of your dogs. I'm no photographer, but why not? It's raining, and it'll give me a good opportunity to chase them around to get some good 'ol candid shots. So far, they have done nothing but sleep. Go figure.

Whatcha looking at Taruh?
What am I missing outside?

Heard from the Master!

FINALLY heard from the Alpha dog (aka my BF.) He's been working from 4 PM to 8 AM, and he doesn't know if he can make it all the way through. A part of me hopes he comes back after 30 days, another part of me wants him to stay all the way through. It's only the first week of work, so only time will tell.

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Now for some doggie product reviews!

Let's face it- dogs stink. And just like people, a dog's body chemistry/smell MAY not mix well with certain scents. For my dogs, the ONLY deodorizing spray that works is 4K9 Organic Dog Deodorizing Dog Spray in Lavender & Citronella. I found it at TJ MAXX a while ago when the formula was purple, and came in a BIGGER bottle (about 540 mls) with a trigger spray. BF and I loved it. It truly neutralized their "doggy" B.O. and it had natural insect repellent which was a plus for us. After we ran out, I went back to TJ MAXX, but knowing how those stores work, it could've been a once in a while product. Well, today I felt like looking, and ALAS I found it. This time however, it was in a gift pack, and the bottle was smaller with a mist spray, and the formula was almost clear. It was $4.99, now it's $9.99, but it also came with shampoo and conditioner. Guess I can't complain, but I truly wished it came in a bigger bottle.

When you spray , spray it liberally over your dog. It kinda has that "house cleaning-almost-pine sol smell" but TRUST ME, it works! It's kinda like vinegar. Vinegar stinks, but it sure takes out urine smells...old and new! Don't get thrown off because it smells like something you'd mop your floor with, it's just the citronella doing it's repelling magic.

We tried using Pet Head Poof! Magical Deodorizing Spray for Dogs, but it just didn't mesh well with our dogs. It smells good don't get me wrong, but it just doesn't work for our dogs. The packaging is cute, and for the price we got it (@ Marshall's for $9.99) it wasn't bad. I still use it time to time, but only AFTER I spray the 4K9.

Like I said, it truly depends on your dog. I'm so glad we didn't have to go through brands to find the right one!






Aww, my dogs are snoring. Guess that means I need to KO too. Bye!

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Lickety Lick.

Dear Peaches and Taruh,

Thank you so much for licking me to death this morning. As much as I love you two, I rather be woken up by my alarm clock. But thanks anyway.

Love,

Your VERY tired owner.



I actually woke up before they attacked me with their tongues. Once they saw both my eyes open, I got tackled and was severely licked. Yuck.

Life is...RUFF!

Hello Bloggers!

I started this blog to write about my two dogs, Peaches and Taruh. My BF left for work in Alaska, and therefore, I am left with the two greatest, yet craziest dogs on Earth. I thought it'd make good blogging, don't you?


Peaches (yes, like the fruit in plural form.)
Age: 1 yr & 7 months old
Breed: Female German Shepherd
Likes: Playing with her squeaky stuffed squirrels, over-sized tennis balls and guarding the house.
Dislikes: The boxers who live behind us, people doing yard work and Taruh stealing all of my toys.

Taruh (pronounced TEAR-rah)
Age: 1 yr & 1 month old
Breed: Female (mostly) Border Collie with a pinch of GSD.
Likes: Plastic squeaky toys, sleeping and digging holes.
Dislikes: The vacuum, hair dryer and baths.


I'm so thankful my dogs are a little bit older and smarter, otherwise it would've been hell taking care of the two. Before Taruh came along, and when my BF would be visiting his family in Washington, Peaches and I would have issues. She'd try to kick me off the bed, I'd barely get any sleep and we'd go through the same routine over and over. But now, things are different. She's older, and she knows who's in charge.

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So, today it rained and I had to run a couple of errands. I put the dogs in the backyard, even though I knew the consequences of doing so. After I got back, I almost fainted from the sight of PeachyBear (one of the many nicknames.) She was literally muddy from head to toe. It's usually the BF's responsibility to get her cleaned up, and it was my responsibility to get Taruh cleaned up. But, since he's gone, I had the honor to clean up Miss Peach. I grabbed the bucket, and endless amounts of towels. UGH. It was such a pain to get that dog at least half way decent. And did I mention I saw her laying down in the mud? Crazy dog. Taruh was much easier, but brushing her is a another story.

Once they got inside, Peaches started to watch and guard through the windows. It made me feel a bit safer, and Taruh? Well, she just slept-as usual.

Alright, gotta go folks...the dogs are outside once again, this time for a potty break!