This is a personal blog about my Pack who has helped me and is still helping me through my recovery in the past 9 months with two surgery I have been through.  Nine months ago I had a total knee replacement and just six weeks ago I had a total hip replacement. 

Usually I would walk them at least 5 times a week for exercise.  They have a doggie dog to go out and do their business so the walk is for them to exercise and socialize.

It has been amazing to me how much time they spend with me in bed as I am recovering.   At first when  I came home from the hospital I was using the walker.  They were all respectful and just walked behind me as I made my way from the bed to where ever I went.  Now I am usuing the cane and they still walk along side of me very respectful and not afraid of my helping tools.

Recovering can be lonely day after day in bed by yourself, but with the dogs by my side giving me their love it has been a great help to me mentally.  When I am feeling down I really feel they sense it and will come a snuggle and give kisses.

I just want to share with all how pround I am of my amazing Six Pack

Having 6 Shih Tzus has been an learning experience.  It all started 7 years ago when I got my first Shih Tzu which is Monty.  I knew I wanted to get a Shih Tzu so I went out to get a book to study the breed and my local pet shop just happened to have two little furry babies in the window.  Well you know I came home with the book and the puppy.  OMG  they have to be the cutest puppies.  Just one big Puff.

Always carry a bottle of water to the dog park or run. You can often break up a fight by squirting the two dogs. They’ll stop long enough for you to pull your dog out of harm’s way. It also works when dogs get nuts while playing and need a quick time out to keep the play from escalating. I have one dog that is affaird of the big dogs, and she will bark at them which could cause too much excitment that could lead into a fight. 

Always be aware of your sourrounds and where your dog is.  I remember when my children were little I always use to say, “I need eyes in the front and back of your head to see what is going on”  Things can happen very quickly. 

Have fun with your pets and take them for a walk.  Make sure the little ones have their harness on.  It is much better for their necks.

So here you have Raven and Summer.  Yes they are family.  Two brothers John and Joe own the two beauties.  Raven, the Rottie belongs to  Joe and Summer the Bull Dog belongs to John.  Today they met for the first time at Johns house in Long Island.  They got along very well and had a great time.  Raven kept giving kisses to Summer.  A good first meeting.  Now if only the rest of the world could get along would’t that be grand.  Don’t forget to come by and see the rest of the family at www.mypetpleasures.com

Dog Grooming Tools

Information from Dogster.com

You too can have well groomed Pets.  

The following accessories will aid in the maintenance of the dog’s exterior finish.

Brush: It is important to select a brush that is suitable for your dog’s coat. The ideal tool is a soft wire brush that can remove tangles without irritating skin.

Comb: Usually made of steel and featuring both fine and coarse teeth, this tool can remove burrs and tangles and bring order to the coat of a longhaired dog.

Currycomb: Often made of rubber, this tool removes loose hair from shorthaired breeds while also massaging the skin.

Grooming Glove: Covered with nubby, hair-catching material, the glove is useful for face grooming, and for brushing dogs with extremely short hair.

Nail Clippers: There are two basic types—guillotine-style clippers and standard scissors-style clippers. Both work well.

Scissors: Excellent for removing particularly stubborn tangles or burrs.

Shedding Tool: This blade-like device with serrated edges is ideal for removing excess fur from longhaired breeds.

Styptic Powder: This blood-clotting powder (available at most retailers) will quickly stop bleeding caused by trimming a dog’s nails too closely.

Undercoat Rake: As the name implies, this tool removes loose hair from the dense undercoat of longhaired and thick-haired breeds, such as the husky and Irish setter.

Today we had our once a month Meet-Up with our small dog group.  We meet at San Dimas Park.  It is very beautiful there set in the foothills.  They have a picnic area, play park for the children ball fields a lot of walking trails and horse trails.  They have two sections for the dgs.  Small dogs and Big dogs which are separated.  Very nice.  Today I took Monty, Kimi and Duke.  It was fun and the dogs had a good time socializing with the other dogs.  Very important for them.  They were all dress in their colorful harnesses.  It is great having them wear them, because I can find them right away.  With so many dogs it is hard to keep track of them but with their cute colorful harness it is a snap to pick them our of the Pack.

I could not resist putting this picture up of her.  She is full of expression and personality.  The youngest of the Pack and always wants to be first.  When I am giving them their cookies I make them all sit in a row and then I go down the line to each one calling out their names for a cookie.  After Niki get hers she will move to the front of the line again.  Always cutting the line .  Too Funny.