Missy (Shih Tzu/Yorkie)When I was 11 she was given to my family as a runt of the pack. She loves to run around and be in someone's lap at all times.
Mi-T (Xoloitzcuintli)He was given to me by a friend. "Mi-T" is a 4.5 lbs. Xolo who loves to go on 4-mile beach walks. He is a miniature "coated" Mexican hairless.
Bogart (Cairn Terrier)He was purchased as a pup. Bogart is a human trapped in a Cairn Terrier body, he is the most wonderful friend in the world, very thoughtful, he is fearless and protecting, considerate and understanding. He likes to show off that he is the boss and that he is in command. But most of all loves to be by your side and enjoys cuddles.
Lucy (Mini Dachshund)I got Lucy 4 yrs. ago when my other baby died suddenly one morning. At first I had a hard time warming up to her. But then our other male dog, that Lucy grew to love, had to be put down due to a devastating seizure. When he was put down it was only Lucy and I. She needed me and I needed her.
King Kennedy (Newfoundland (Newfie))I feel in love with Newfies at age four when I saw Peter Pan. I wanted "Nana" to be my dog and nanny. After years of searching rescue sites with no luck, I had decided it was not meant to be. Three years ago, we ran into an old friend that had a Newfie.
Nina a.k.a. "The Bean" (Chihuahua)Nina is the newest member of our family. She is a rescue, that was brought to WA from a high-kill shelter in CA. She is an amazing girl and a great companion to our children. She has the quirkiest personality and constantly has us laughing!
Betty (Lhasa Apso)Betty is my 1 year old Lhasa Apso. My husband got her for me on our anniversary. She loves chasing balls.
Sophie (Lhasa Apso)My name is Sophie. I'm a Lhasa Apso. I was born 16 May 2007. When I was adopted I found a very nice paradise. My parents take very good care of me just like a baby.
Dry Dog's Belly with Sheet After WalkWith 2 feet of snow on the ground, my collie gets pretty wet on his walks. Rub his under side with a fabric sheet to keep him from smelling like wet dog.
Raised Dog Dish Using a Rubbermaid ContainerMy dog needed a raised food dish. I just couldn't part with the big bucks to buy one, so I made one instead. I took a good sized Rubbermaid container and flipped it over.
Use A Tub As A Puppy BedMy husband brought home a small puppy, who needed a bed. I took a small bin I use to soak light laundry, and turned it into a bed for our new puppy Luke. I put an old flannel pillow case in and folded it over to make a soft bed for him.
Oven Rack to Block Dog's Escape RouteWe have two small dogs. The smaller dog (terrier/poodle mix) can easily get out of the yard through a gap between the fence and the gate, so we had to do something for her safety. We took a small toaster oven rack and wired it to the gate.
Elevating Bowls For Larger DogsOur Great Dane pup was at the age and height at which we needed to elevate his food and water bowls. We found an ideal one for him (it even had a shelf for his "toys"!) at a used furniture store and set it up for him.Lo and behold, he got thirsty and dove right in. Kinda. He eventually got used to it, but this photo always makes me laugh!
What Breed is My Dog?I have a dog that I believe is a German Shepherd and some smaller dog mix. She is about a year and a half old and weighs approximately 45lbs. Her underbelly and lower snout are white, and the skin on her belly has spots.
Puppy Chew ToyPuppies are the best! That is, until you're trying to do your house work and your puppy is constantly underfoot. I have a tip that I use once in a while to gain me some peace.
Make Dog Area With AstroTurfHere's what I made for my dogs to relax on. I had leftover outside green AstroTurf like stuff, so I made my dogs an area alongside of the house and they like to go there and the cat enjoys it too.
Josie (Lhasa Apso)Josie is a 4 year old Lhasa Apso. I had a yard sale to make enough money to buy her and she was the only Lhasa listed in the paper. Had her named picked out before I got her, couldn't imagine her being named anything else.
Training a Dog to Ring the BellMy daughter's fiance' taught their dogs Roxy, Cosmo, and Jada to jiggle the jingle bells hanging on the door when they needed to go outside. He started by jingling the bells every time he took them out and they caught on.
Use Newspaper To Prevent Dog BedwettingWe have had a British bulldog from a friend. She's been with us about a year now and is about 2 years old. She will wet her bed, but only if we place a blanket or bedding in the basket. When newspaper is only form of bedding, she will not wee.
EJ (Lhasa Apso)EJ is a 4 year old Lhasa Apso. I got him when He was only 8 weeks old. He likes to Play ball and run around a lot. He's the friendliest and very loving dog I have ever seen .
In Memory Of Growlithe (Lhasa Apso)Growlithe was 10 years on December 23. He was a Lhasa Apso. I was working at a local pet store and when he arrived, I knew I had to have him. At 8 weeks old, he was so adorable.
Dukane (Doberman Pinscher)Dukane is a 5 year old Doberman Pinscher. I got Dukane from a Doberman breeder in Wisconsin. He likes to play out in the snow go for walks. He loves his football.
Lacy (Lhasa Apso)Lacy is our 2 year old Lhasa Apso. We adopted Lacy from a rescue shelter. She has been through so much in her short life. We brought her into our home and have just given her all the love in the world...She is our angel!
Myatuk (Alaskan Malamute)This is Myatuk , he is a 7 year old Alaskan Malamute, that as you can see enjoys warmer climates as well. We got him as a 9 week old puppy and have spent many hours training each other. Like most mals he isn't into games and formal obedience but is very clever.
