Micheal is just absolutely amazing. That man was really always something special. He's awesome.
Jackson 5
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Some old Khan flicks
These are some of my favorite vids of Khan:
Khan and the Turkey
Hank and Khan playing tug of war.
Hank and Khan
Hank and Khan with rawhide
Khan and the Turkey
Hank and Khan playing tug of war.
Hank and Khan
Hank and Khan with rawhide
July 4th 2009
On-call for work so I'm at home. I swear this is the second year in a row I'm doing on-call on 4th of July. I'm not doing this again next year. I'm actually also on the phone with Don too. Ha ha, he's in Madison, Wisconsin. It's pretty loud and fun to hear people celebrating outside. All the pets are doing good. The pups aren't freaked out at all. I'm glad about that.
I made pork adobo and cooked up some Quinoa instead of rice. I'm trying to be healthy. :) I actually really like quinoa. It's like having nuttier brown rice. I cooked it in chicken broth so it's extra good.
I'm starting to water the back yard heavily since it's been super dry and hot lately. I filmed Stormy playing in the sprinkler. She's so cute. I had to supervise though so that she wouldn't get carried away and chew the system. The yard looks terrible because it's been so hot and dry but come fall I'd really like to get it green again. I really want to work on it. I think it would be fun so long as it wasn't too expensive. I don't own the house or anything. :)
Here is Stormy playing with the sprinkler. Yes, she's super cute. Also, look how really nice she is when she moves. She has an awesome smooth gait and that steady top line, excellent front. She is really something. I want the judges to see how really great she is. Watch her at play.
Stormy and the Sprinkler
I want to WIN!
I think my dogs really have what it takes to champion by 12 months. I think I have the right amount of determination to do it too, even though I'm such a novice in the ring. We all are, me the pups.. but I really, really, really want to do it. I at least want to try. I'm not rich, I just really want to do it.
I've been trying to study the different judges but it's not like it would stop me from showing. I have to get the confidence anyway and loosing really teaches you something. I try to visualize each step of the way in order to calm my nerves. Arriving early at the shows and running through the routine with the pups has really helped calm me down. Actually, being able to set up with two high energy pups has given me a real boost in confidence.
Shelton is the next show. I reserved camping so that I could be with-in 15 miles of the show ring instead of driving 110 miles from my house each way. At first it was going to be fine, 2 dogs, hair in a bun. Well, I cut my hair and now require a blow dryer and straightener. Hmm.. what am I to do? Also, my housemate is out of town so I have to bring Hank. Hmm.. why does the universe hate me so much?
Well, at least I can get Hank his microchip. They have a vet that can microchip dogs. If I can bring all of my dogs, set them up and do well, or at least get through the show, I will gain a lot of confidence. I think this might be a good thing. It also helps me prepare for California shows since I'm seriously considering camping for them. I even researched the weather from last year to visualize my time there.
What do I do about my hair? Hmm... I should try putting it in curlers and see if that looks cute in a pony. Bleah, I don't want to do a pony tail. I want to look like my hair is nice and prepared.
I've been trying to study the different judges but it's not like it would stop me from showing. I have to get the confidence anyway and loosing really teaches you something. I try to visualize each step of the way in order to calm my nerves. Arriving early at the shows and running through the routine with the pups has really helped calm me down. Actually, being able to set up with two high energy pups has given me a real boost in confidence.
Shelton is the next show. I reserved camping so that I could be with-in 15 miles of the show ring instead of driving 110 miles from my house each way. At first it was going to be fine, 2 dogs, hair in a bun. Well, I cut my hair and now require a blow dryer and straightener. Hmm.. what am I to do? Also, my housemate is out of town so I have to bring Hank. Hmm.. why does the universe hate me so much?
Well, at least I can get Hank his microchip. They have a vet that can microchip dogs. If I can bring all of my dogs, set them up and do well, or at least get through the show, I will gain a lot of confidence. I think this might be a good thing. It also helps me prepare for California shows since I'm seriously considering camping for them. I even researched the weather from last year to visualize my time there.
What do I do about my hair? Hmm... I should try putting it in curlers and see if that looks cute in a pony. Bleah, I don't want to do a pony tail. I want to look like my hair is nice and prepared.
God I love puzzle toys..
I love watching the pups keep busy with puzzle toys and stuffed chew toys. I'm going to have to get good at that keeping them filled with interesting stuff. I just really hate seeing them bored.
I got 3 of those busy buddies and added the extra enticement of freeze dried liver with the kibble. I also found a small Orbie and a Kong and stuffed them with creamy peanut butter. I read about coating the inside walls with a little honey too, in order to make the kibble stick. I'll have to switch it up and find recipies to keep things interesting for me and the pups. I want keep them busy while I'm gone all day.
It's in the dogs' natural instinct to search and work for food so this new program is something I'm going to really keep up. Instead of just feeding them, I'll make them work to find their food. I'll have to monitor their food intake. This will keep them and me busy!
Puzzle Toy Fun!
Some helpful online articles:
Making the most of Chew Toys.
Kong Stuffing 101
I got 3 of those busy buddies and added the extra enticement of freeze dried liver with the kibble. I also found a small Orbie and a Kong and stuffed them with creamy peanut butter. I read about coating the inside walls with a little honey too, in order to make the kibble stick. I'll have to switch it up and find recipies to keep things interesting for me and the pups. I want keep them busy while I'm gone all day.
It's in the dogs' natural instinct to search and work for food so this new program is something I'm going to really keep up. Instead of just feeding them, I'll make them work to find their food. I'll have to monitor their food intake. This will keep them and me busy!
Puzzle Toy Fun!
Some helpful online articles:
Making the most of Chew Toys.
Kong Stuffing 101
Friday, July 3, 2009
Dixon, CA
I am gearing up to go. Remember the Canby show? Stormy got Reserve Winner's Bitch with the judge that Saturday and he so happens to be judging the Saturday show in Dixon, CA. Now, that makes it my biggest drive to go. I had the inkling to go for a while for the experience. You know, I mean, if I can head down and show my pups in as far as California then I feel like I can show anywhere. We may or may not win but the experience will make me feel confident. That's almost 1000 miles away from my house!
Anyway, I was eying Dixon because I happen to be on vacation that week and have camping reservation on the Oregon Coast. I'm already a third of the way down. For my vacation I was considering going to Crater lake which, if I do, will make me halfway to Dixon. I mean, c'mon, I really should do it. I think the stars are aligning here. :) Ha ha ha.. well, ok, I wanted to go anyway. I should just do it.
I could technically pack all the dogs, 3 crates, my folding bike, the cart, camping gear including my cot, show clothes, shoes, cleaning supplies, towels, blankets, dog bed.... all in my LEXUS 1995 SC400, SMYLEXS: It'(s-my-Lexus) Ha ha, that's her vanity plate. She is freakin' awesome.
But, eventhough I could technically pack all the dogs, I don't think I should. Hank is much older now and this trip is probably be way too cramp for him. :( I don't want to put him through that. The pups will do fine. They are like play dough. Hank will do much better at home. Don, my housemate, says he will watch him for me and he does a nice job with Hank. Hank is the easy one of the bunch.
YAY! Dixon.. here we come!! I want Stormy to win that MAJOR!! RWAAARRRR!!!! ;)
Anyway, I was eying Dixon because I happen to be on vacation that week and have camping reservation on the Oregon Coast. I'm already a third of the way down. For my vacation I was considering going to Crater lake which, if I do, will make me halfway to Dixon. I mean, c'mon, I really should do it. I think the stars are aligning here. :) Ha ha ha.. well, ok, I wanted to go anyway. I should just do it.
I could technically pack all the dogs, 3 crates, my folding bike, the cart, camping gear including my cot, show clothes, shoes, cleaning supplies, towels, blankets, dog bed.... all in my LEXUS 1995 SC400, SMYLEXS: It'(s-my-Lexus) Ha ha, that's her vanity plate. She is freakin' awesome.
But, eventhough I could technically pack all the dogs, I don't think I should. Hank is much older now and this trip is probably be way too cramp for him. :( I don't want to put him through that. The pups will do fine. They are like play dough. Hank will do much better at home. Don, my housemate, says he will watch him for me and he does a nice job with Hank. Hank is the easy one of the bunch.
YAY! Dixon.. here we come!! I want Stormy to win that MAJOR!! RWAAARRRR!!!! ;)
Stormy Storm
Woo Hoo!!! She hasn't had an accident in her new large kennel since I placed her blanked in it. :) YAY. Soon, once I wash the bedding, she will have a thick fluffy Costco bed like her brothers and maybe I'll just keep her blanket in there too. :) She's my Stormy Storm..... it's a Stormy Storm... it's a Stormy Stormy Storm.. my Stormy Storm..(I'm singing her song).
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