Kylie’s Book Club

Hey friends!
So I have been so busy with the summer, time seems to fly by! I have tried to find time to indulge myself with some fun -four paw- related reading and think it will be fun to start a BOOK CLUB! Basically I will tell you a little about the books I have read and enjoy, and hopefully you can share some of yours! To start it off, here is

“Be the Dog” by Steve Duno-

What a great book! Every dog’s Mom and Dad need to read this one. It might help them understand why you’re pulling on your leash or why you do those things you do that make them so mad!   “A well-trained dog rewards you with a kind of love and loyalty you won’t get anywhere else. But the secret of this relationship is not in the dog; it’s in the owner. Here’s a revolutionary approach to dog training based on observing what “natural” dog owners do instinctively— that is, they intuitively understand the canine mind and relate to a dog by thinking like a dog. Readers who follow their example will discover that, instead of trying to outsmart the dog, they’ll build up his IQ. Instead of trying different forms of punishment, they’ll enrich his environment. Together, owner and dog will throw away the old ideas of obedience and control, and build a deeper relationship based on mutual respect.”

Fans of the National Geographic Channel’s The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will be grateful for Cesar’s Way, an accessible guide to help new and current dog owners better understand the needs of their beloved pets. If you are not yet a fan, try to catch a couple of episodes of the remarkable show–you will be amazed, impressed, and motivated to create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with your dog. In Cesar’s Way, Cesar explains that dogs are not complicated, and despite what various owners think–not human. They rely on three key elements in their lives: exercise, discipline, and affection (in that order). “Problem dogs” can be attributed to “problem owners,” owners who don’t understand and misinterpret their dog’s behavior. Cesar’s Way is really a training program for dog owners, with chapters devoted to understanding the “power of the pack,” taking responsibility for “how we screw up our dogs,” and learning how to manage aggression. Cesar’s book (a must-have for new and old dog owners) moves beyond basic obedience school techniques, and teaches owners how to change unwanted behavior by better understanding their “best friends.” –Daphne Durham

This is a WONDERFUL read for any animal lover. It is a story that will have you laughing out loud and wiping away the tears in a turn of the page.

More to come later, keep those tails waggin’!

Licks,
Kylie

Happy 4th of July!

I am SO Happy that Mom & Dad went to get me some Rescue Remedy!! My friends Kona & Pepe’s mom had suggested it to Mom last year when the fireworks really scared me. Dad was joking that I need a IV drip of this stuff! It seems with the past 3 weeks of daily thunderstorms, I have gotten even more skiddish! Can you believe it? Well, if you are afraid of the vet or long car rides (or loud nosies like me), you should have your human go get you some!!

Have a SAFE & Happy 4th of July!

Rescue® Remedy can be used for an immediate calming effect in any stressful situation, or when your pet needs help overcoming a variety of emotional or behavioral problems.

Rescue Remedy can help your pet with:

- Visits to the vet
- Fear of loud noises
- Excessive barking or
   hissing
- Shock, trauma or
   misreatment
- Loss of companion
- Separation anxiety
- Adapting to new
   surroundings

Countdown

Ditto is my friend, but my Mom and Ditto’s Mom have been friends for a really long time. Ditto’s Mom and Dad are getting MARRIED this September and Mom is in the wedding! The wedding is on a beach down on Cape Cod and Mom Really Really need’s to get in shape!

Visit this WEBSITE to learn more about DANIELLE’S WEDDING!!!

Hurry up Mom! It’s time to get in shape! You’re running out of time!

Hello Again

Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is well, I know I haven’t been spending as much time posting and reading blogs. I just wanted to see what is new with everyone, I have had lots of trips to NH to visit Mom’s Parents at the Lake and yesterday we went to Dad’s Parents lake house for fathers day. Lucky for me it was raining so I didn’t have to get thrown in the water!
A week or so ago we got to go Kayaking at the state park. That was really fun! I kept trying to put my paw in the water and hit the paddle as it passed by me. Since I didn’t get to go swimming at the park, Mom took me to the local pond and kept making me swim. We went and got a new life jacket since I out grew my one from last year. I’m not a little puppy anymore! Mom likes to get me in above my head and when I kick to the shore I don’t seem to go anywhere, and thats cause she’s holding on to the top of my life jacket!! She says its a good workout.

Beds & Biscuits is starting up. I love being the CEO! I get to taste everything she makes and boy oh boy they are yummy! Last night I tried the newest batch, Banana Chips! Delicious! You should order some if you haven’t already!

Well, it’s a short post, but at least it’s something. I will try to keep up with my blog friends!

Licks,
Kylie

Another hot day idea

It’s the 4th day of 90+ degree weather with dew points in the 80’s so Mom has been trying to come up with yummy cool treats for me. Now that I have tried the Hot Dog Pupsicles, I have been turned off to the regular plain water icecubes. So what did Mom do, mix my other favorite treat in an icecube, PEANUT BUTTER!

Ok, so here are the 2 ideas.
1) Use a kong and put a small dab (little less then a teaspoon) and shake it into the bottom end of the Kong. Then with a peanut butter jar that’s almost empty, or in a seperate container with a little peanut butter in it, fill with hot water and close tight and SHAKE. (The longer you shake the more the peanut butter will liquify into the hot water.) Stick in freezer over night (or longer if you use a big Kong) and Vwala! You have a solid cold Kong that tastes like peanut butter!
NOTE: remember the extra intake of water, and plan bathroom breaks accordingly!

2) Use same water/peanut butter mixture from #1. Pour into ice cube tray, freeze = bite size treats!

I love them both, what do you think!?

Keep Cool!
Licks,
Kylie