I saw this video today and just had to share it. Now that I've got babies on the brain (in addition to my regular dog-soaked brain), I found this video irresistible:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Damn Beaver!
I love meeting all of the doggies that come into the shop every day. We have our awesome regulars like Emma, Max, and Zoe, and we are also treated to a steady stream of doggies on vacation. It's so funny to see these travelling dogs, many of whom have been stuck in the car for days on end, prance into the store as if they've been here 100 times.
One of the best doggie moments in the store was the day that Bissell the dachshund got to pick out his own toy. His owner Michelle placed 4 of our Fluff and Tuff plush toys in a row on the ground and then let Bissell loose to pick his favorite. I will never forget the absolute joy and excitement on his face as he went from one toy to the next (and then back again) before settling on Nuts the Squirrel (good choice, buddy).
How do dogs pick their toys? What is it about the shape, size, squeak, and fur that appeals to one dog more than another? I'll never be able to figure it out.
Our extremely lucky dogs act as the official toy-testers for the store, so I've seen everything in the store be cuddled, chewed, tugged, squeaked, and slobbered on. And while they love almost every toy we've given to them, there are a couple of favorites.
As I've previously mentioned, all of the Fluff and Tuff toys are adored in my house. Sometimes when John and I get home we will find what we call a "Fluff and Tuff Graveyard" in our living room, in which no less than 7 toys will be strewn all over the floor. It's hard to beat these toys on the love-factor.
The only other plush that can hold its own next to the F&T is the Dam Beaver toy from West Paw. This little guy is Barksdales FAVORITE. He even knows the toy by name ("Where's Dam Beaver?!" John and I will ask him before he runs out of the room on a mad hunt for his best buddy). I have no idea why he loves this toy so much -- to me it looks just like every other plush out there. But to Barksdale, Dam Beaver is untouchable.
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And that's all that matters.
One of the best doggie moments in the store was the day that Bissell the dachshund got to pick out his own toy. His owner Michelle placed 4 of our Fluff and Tuff plush toys in a row on the ground and then let Bissell loose to pick his favorite. I will never forget the absolute joy and excitement on his face as he went from one toy to the next (and then back again) before settling on Nuts the Squirrel (good choice, buddy).
You can never go wrong with Nuts the Squirrel
Our extremely lucky dogs act as the official toy-testers for the store, so I've seen everything in the store be cuddled, chewed, tugged, squeaked, and slobbered on. And while they love almost every toy we've given to them, there are a couple of favorites.
As I've previously mentioned, all of the Fluff and Tuff toys are adored in my house. Sometimes when John and I get home we will find what we call a "Fluff and Tuff Graveyard" in our living room, in which no less than 7 toys will be strewn all over the floor. It's hard to beat these toys on the love-factor.
The only other plush that can hold its own next to the F&T is the Dam Beaver toy from West Paw. This little guy is Barksdales FAVORITE. He even knows the toy by name ("Where's Dam Beaver?!" John and I will ask him before he runs out of the room on a mad hunt for his best buddy). I have no idea why he loves this toy so much -- to me it looks just like every other plush out there. But to Barksdale, Dam Beaver is untouchable.
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And that's all that matters.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Needy Dog!
This video has been one of John and my favorites for a few years now. I just thought I'd share it with ya'll to brighten up this Monday afternoon!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wag More, Bark Less
Every time someone buys one of our Wag More Bark Less stickers, it always puts a smile on my face. If there is one things that dogs are constantly reminding me, it's to take a step back from my troubles and remember to live in the present moment. And without fail, every time I do this, it's much easier for me to remember to "wag" rather than "bark."
Case in point: this past week John and I moved. We didn't go far, but even just packing up all of our belongings for the 10 block trip was stressful and unsettling, as moving always seems to be. At first, one of my biggest concerns was how stressful the move would be for the dogs. After all, seeing all of their earthly possessions being packed away by their two stressed-out parents, combined with the confusion of the whole thing was sure to take a toll.
But, as always, my two mutts surprised me. Not only did they stay calm and happy throughout the whole process, but they helped to ground John and me and remind us that as long as our family was together, the headaches and stresses of moving were all secondary. Seeing the two of them run around our newly occupied, boxed-filled house like a couple of happy maniacs, allowed me to put down a box, grab a squeak toy and join in the fun.
I was reminded to once again Wag More and Bark Less.
words to live by
But, as always, my two mutts surprised me. Not only did they stay calm and happy throughout the whole process, but they helped to ground John and me and remind us that as long as our family was together, the headaches and stresses of moving were all secondary. Seeing the two of them run around our newly occupied, boxed-filled house like a couple of happy maniacs, allowed me to put down a box, grab a squeak toy and join in the fun.
I was reminded to once again Wag More and Bark Less.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
New Year! New Blog!
As you may have noticed, The Savannah Dog Blog has been dormant for the past few (ok, many) months.
But as 2012 has just begun, so too has a new year of blogging -- a year which promises to include regular posts, some new fun features, and lots and lots of photos of adorable dogs. So get out of bed, you sleepy head...
...because the SDB is back!!
Let's kick off this first official post of the new year with some good old fashioned photos of dogs. But not just any photos...how about photos of dogs with giant mustaches!?
Really, is there anything so wonderful as a dog playing with a ball that happens to be attached to a giant rubber mustache? I think not.
If you'd like to see your own pooch in action with one of these adorable toys, you can get one at the store or at our online store here. They are one of the most inventive, fun, and durable toys out there and anyone with a sense of humor is sure to love one.
Happy New Year!
But as 2012 has just begun, so too has a new year of blogging -- a year which promises to include regular posts, some new fun features, and lots and lots of photos of adorable dogs. So get out of bed, you sleepy head...
...because the SDB is back!!
Let's kick off this first official post of the new year with some good old fashioned photos of dogs. But not just any photos...how about photos of dogs with giant mustaches!?
Really, is there anything so wonderful as a dog playing with a ball that happens to be attached to a giant rubber mustache? I think not.
If you'd like to see your own pooch in action with one of these adorable toys, you can get one at the store or at our online store here. They are one of the most inventive, fun, and durable toys out there and anyone with a sense of humor is sure to love one.
Happy New Year!
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