Thursday, June 15, 2006
Sandie and Her Toys
We started off with the toys Sandie came with. I believe they were Tuff Balls that the former owners had gotten for her from Wal-Mart. I think there were some other supposedly chew-proof dog toys that she has since finished off.
We made a trip to PetSmart and bought a whole bunch of different kinds of "dog-proof" chew toys. Two of them have survived: a large rubber ball and a large plastic ball that you can insert kibble into. Well, I think they survived, I haven't seen them since Sandie has found her under-the-porch cool location where she spends most of her day.
Wal-Mart's sporting goods section has a container of three tennis balls for 99 cents and we've managed to make those last awhile by making sure Sandie doesn't have them for too long.
The good news is that maybe in a year or two (two more after that?), Sandie won't be so rambunctious and maybe that will include less compulsive chewing on stuff.
Dream on. . .
We made a trip to PetSmart and bought a whole bunch of different kinds of "dog-proof" chew toys. Two of them have survived: a large rubber ball and a large plastic ball that you can insert kibble into. Well, I think they survived, I haven't seen them since Sandie has found her under-the-porch cool location where she spends most of her day.
Wal-Mart's sporting goods section has a container of three tennis balls for 99 cents and we've managed to make those last awhile by making sure Sandie doesn't have them for too long.
The good news is that maybe in a year or two (two more after that?), Sandie won't be so rambunctious and maybe that will include less compulsive chewing on stuff.
Dream on. . .
Roxie For Lunch
"Just remember, punk. If you were in China, you'd be hanging in a store window waiting for somebody to buy you for lunch or dinner!" That's what I say to our yip-yapping dog Roxie when she gets on my nerves.
The next best thing is when I let Sandie out (when Roxie is already outside) and I tell her, "Go get your lunch."
Roxie holds her own against the monstrous Sandie, somehow fending her off with an ear piercing yip and probably not a few sharp bites with her teeth.
The next best thing is when I let Sandie out (when Roxie is already outside) and I tell her, "Go get your lunch."
Roxie holds her own against the monstrous Sandie, somehow fending her off with an ear piercing yip and probably not a few sharp bites with her teeth.
