Showing posts with label chiweenie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chiweenie. Show all posts

Friday, April 4, 2014

L.B.'s Wings


This is a fantastic design by Dog-Gamuttt.com that I accidentally came across while trying to find ways to fix the holes at the bottom of our fence where L.B. was slipping out and making us run for our lives to catch him before he reached the highway.  We recently realized that the bottom of the wire that covers our four board horse fence that make up the dog yard was cut in many places allowing L.B. to easily slip out.  The only thing we can figure is that the wire was cut last fall while weed-eating around the fence area.  L.B. learned that those areas that were cut could easily be squeezed through...and squeeze through he did.

So during my futile attempts to locate an fast and simple temporary fix, I came across this brilliant dog harness design.  It's your everyday dog harness with a metal rod built into a nylon sleeve that adds several inches to his width, thus preventing him from squeezing through the small holes.

We lovingly call these his "wings" and until we get the fence permanently fixed, he wears these anytime he goes outside.  They don't seem to bother him any more than wearing a harness normal bothers him and I've seen him try to get out with it on - and failed miserably because he was too wide to fit through the hole.  Perfect!  Just for fun I plan on buying a cheap Batman kite and fixing the wings onto the harness bar for a fun photoshoot.  ;)



Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Guard Dogs- Back to Back


Ahhh, my boys. Such ferocious beasts guarding their yard.  Back to back to cover all angles.  Ha - they wish! This just ensures they see and bark at every. single. thing. that moves be it leaf, plane, bird or cloud.  And bark they do.  Luckily our neighbors aren't too close.  But hey, we built a dog yard for a reason...stand guard and bark on!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Absorbing Some Vitamin D


There's L.B. in his sun spot again. He's gotten us trained to opening up the curtains in the afternoon since this is the only window/door that let's in the sun light directly for him to lay in.  Charlie happened to be at the house when this photo was taken so L.B. was keeping a weary eye on him and keeping his monkey head close...

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Yo Dawg, What Up?


L.B. in his new hoodie.  He really doesn't like wearing sweaters - knit or fleece - which baffles me because he's always cold.  I think maybe they make him itchy because he likes his cotton halloween t-shirt.  When it's really cold I put it on him when he goes outside, but he insists that it come off as soon as he comes back in by rubbing all over every piece of furniture he can until I either take it off or he wriggles out of it.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Happy Birthday, L.B.!


One year ago today L.B. joined our family.  He was then known as "Spartacus" which did not suit him at all ( nor did he know that was his name ).  They were guessing he was about three years old, so today would make it his 4th birthday since we tend to track birthdates by adoption dates added to their estimated age.  He's the first dog we've had that didn't have a holiday birthday.  So happy birthday / adoption day, Little Bit!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Cheesin' Chiweenie


You think "oh how cute!".  In reality, this was him in pre-growl mode because Buddy was coming up on the other side of the armchair and L.B. was getting ready to bite the tar out of Buddy's snout.  That's how he rolls.  Looks can be deceiving....

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Someone is Comfy


L.B. likes to huddle in under the covers when it's cold.  Especially if the covers are on your lap and another cover is over him.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Snug as a Bug


It's been unseasonably cold here this month and this is pretty much where L.B. stays in the evenings.  Under a fleece blanket either at the end of mine or Jason's recliner chair - making it very difficult to get up and down without disturbing his Chiweenie-ness.  He'll be happy when he can lay out on the 90 degree deck in the sun again.  Until then, he's Mr. Groucho.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Boyz Version of P90X3


L.B. and Buddy like to share Buddy's crate when I do my workouts (their crates are in the bedroom as is our workout area).  Lois Lane prefers the bed where she can watch the birds on the feeder just out the window.  I think it's cute how the boys snuggle together - and they stay out of my way!

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Stink Eye


Sometimes the Chiweenie is not impressed with the camera...or me touching his feet...or the other dogs invading his space...or weird food...or birds...he's an odd little dude.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Thursday, October 31, 2013

L.B.'s Blanket



L.B. the Chiweenie has a specific blanket that he absolutely loves. It's actually not a blanket, but a Queen size comforter.  A Queen size comforter for an 11 pound dog.  Rotten!  I picked it up to wash it the other day and he about had a fit. As soon as I pulled it out of the dryer he made a bee-line to it and snuggled in.  Much to his dismay, this comforter is going on the bed in the camper so he'll have to find a new favorite house blanket.  But it may help him enjoy camping that much more!  :)

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

L.B. the Chiweenie - 37/365


Little Bit is just so cute - he has taken over our house and our hearts in such a short time.  We are so glad we gave him a chance. We knew we would save him from impending death at the shelter, even if it meant fostering him until a suitable home was found, but we had no idea he's march into our lives and take over!

Monday, August 26, 2013

National Dog Day - 35/365


Since today was National Dog Day we spoiled our pups a little extra.  This is L.B. napping on the ottoman that sits between my and Jason's desks in the office.  Jason fluffed up a pillow for him and slipped it under his head for added comfort.  Spoiled little fur kids!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

L.B. In Bed - 15/365


Another "saved by the cell phone" photo. You can't tell so much from this photo, but L.B. decided to unzip his bed, fluff up all the stuffing and he gets INSIDE the bed to sleep at night now. Silly pup!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Little Chillin' Chiweenie - 14/365


L.B. has now been with us since February, so almost a good 6 months. He has settled in extremely well and very quickly.  As with most chihuahua's, he took longer than most dogs to house train, but he crate trained immediately and fit right in with Giant Dawg and Lois Lane.  He gets along with just about any dog that comes around - especially dogs his size who he loves to play with.  You can read more about L.B.'s adoption on the dog's page. He's just a funny little red chiweenie with a big attitude!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Giant Dawg & Chiweenie (1/365)


Today I've been going through some old blog posts and was able to re-enjoy my former attempts at my photography projects.  I've also been wanting to get back into my hobby photography since I haven't touched my poor camera in many, many months.  So, naturally I began a Project 365 again today.  ( Project 365 is a photo every day for one year )  Naturally my pups are in the limelight for a lot of my shots, so why not start off with two of them!  Buddy and L.B. graciously posed for me against the graying backdrop this evening.  Aren't they a stellar couple?  ;)

Monday, July 1, 2013

Monday Cozy - Lucky Dog



It's days like today - Monday and the first of the month - that I wish I was a lucky little dog like L.B. and get to stay buried under the covers all day.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013