Category: dogs



Per Linda:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “sweet.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

When you aren’t supposed to have sugar you have to find sweet elsewhere.

Here’s where I find it:

Sweet Milo
Sweet Shilo
Sweet Sammy

They are so adorable and fun. Better than a Snickers Bar for sure!


How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and BeyondHow to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As much as I want to love this book and Cesar’s teachings, his methods do not sink into my head or my dog’s. I’ll keep trying. I love my Milo.

The other reason this audiobook didn’t work for me was that it was directed to newly adopted puppies. My guy is now an adolescent. Maybe when we can get him neutered, it will calm him a bit. He is quite trainable. He loves his treats and does many tricks. By the way, the book isn’t read by Cesar but rather John H. Mayer. I was disappointed not to hear Mr. Millan.

This copy came from Libby. I think I need a book on correcting behavior instead. There are a lot of other books I need to read to get the perfect behavior for an already perfect pup. 🙂

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Dragon #1 2/3 done. I love how well this DP is lining up without much from the straightening tool.

This started out a Finishing Friday blog. With many distractions this week, very little got done. But Milo ‘champion barker at TV guy’ decided to show up for fun.

You wanna play Blue Bunny?
Please?
How about you, Mom?
Nevermind, Blue Bunny, I still love you!
Do you mind?
Mom, I’m sorry, you need a dog.

Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button TrainingYour Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training by Christina Hunger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have thought for a while that communication is what we all need, and that goes beyond humans. Remember the conversation Koko held with Betty White? It doesn’t take much to see that animals have adapted to our language. Outside? Food, water, hugs, shake paw, roll over, etc. My dog understands my English words. I have no idea what he needs to say to me. I do not know doglish. What if he could talk to me? What would he say? Today I think he cursed out the cable guy nonstop for hours! No amount of reward for silence or punishment in the crate, stopped the heart stopping and ear splitting sounds. I do wish we could sit and have a talk we could come away from with understanding.

The zoo shows on Animal Planet, etc. show how even the most dangerous animals can be trained to do simple tricks to make their care more efficient. And so I feel obliged to do what I can to make my pets’ care better for all of us.

I started reading this on Libby but soon bought all the versions and joined all her websites. And I just bought my first two buttons. Outside, and water is what I’ll assign them.

If you get the chance find the books but even if not find Christina Hunger’s Instagrams and Facebook pages. See the many dog talks and cat talks people are having with their pets.

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Just Jot it January, Symbiotic


Linda introduces the prompt of the day “Symbiotic” sent by Sally.   Please be sure to visit Sally’s blog

My favorite Symbiotic relationship is the one I have with my pets. And that relationship is shared with my husband, brother, and son. These are the people, furry or fleshed who share this castle.

We love and care for our cats and dog. They sleep with us, keep us warm. They calm us, lowering our blood pressure and stress levels.

We feed them, give them our “people warmth” and calm them.

We do our best for each other.

Milo
Shilo
Sammie

One-Liner Wednesday, JJJ


Milo is fine; no clean-ups needed, zoomies so often it’s nap time. Silly puppy!
One-Liner Wednesday and Just Jot it January are fun prompts by Linda G. Hill

Just Jot it January, rubbish


Your prompt for JusJoJan January 13th, 2026 is “rubbish.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

Today’s prompt is brought to us by darling Di. Thank you, Di! Please be sure to visit Di’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.

This guy:

Was dumb. He got into the trash. My brother had just finished emptying the drain trap into the trashcan.

We’re watching him diligently, I hope he doesn’t get sick. Ugh! I love him, but dogs can be gross!

Just Jot it January, Chewy


Your prompt for JusJoJan January 12th, 2026 is “chewy.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

Our prompt for today is brought to us by Liz. Please be sure to visit Liz’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.

The first thing I thought of when I saw the prompt was one of my favorite commercials. Enjoy.

It always makes me giggle. And wish for a chewy peanut butter cup.

Message from Milo


Don’t forget the dog he knows naughty and nice.

Merry Milo Christmas Eve/Eve! Especially, Yve.


Only three more days of NaNo. I need 1,200 words tonight to be on track. It has been such an ordeal this time. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions. I’ll be glad to see December!

Managing to keep on track–i hope.

I’m trying to learn a couple Christmas songs. I’ve always wanted to play Lucy and Linus and now I’m also challenged by the song in Polar Express

I pulled out all the Christmas songs to play with.

Nearly finished with the Balloon diamond painting.
Duolingo is still fun for me.

The only knitting making progress are my experimental slipper socks.

No finishing here. Just cuties.

Milo keeps watch inside and out.
Shiloh is always nearby.

Well, back to work. Words to go before I sleep…

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