about one day ago by Curly | 11 views | 1 barks

Human Code Words

Hiya Pals. You KNOW what this IS don’t you ?

I don’t dare show a picture of MYSELF taking a bath, you know how those on line watchers can be, but now I’m starting to like my bath time.

But …. that is neither here nor there…..

The reason I am writting is to get the word about Human Code Words. After a while they learn NOT to say certain things and NOT to call certain things what they really are.

For Example : ” I need to give the dog a bath ” is stated as :

” I Need to __ “

” Bathe the Bow Wow “

” Soak the Shedder “

” Cleanse the Canine “

” Manhandle the mixed breed “

” Groom the Growler “

” Dip the Doggy “

” Take a Shaggy shower “

” Beautify the Barker “

” AthtimeBay orFay UrlyCay “

” Shampoo the Species “

Well, you get the idea ! There outta be a law ! XO Curly

 

updated 7 days ago by Curly | 22 views | 4 barks

The Curlinator and vacation

Hiya Pals:

       What a week I have had ! I gotta tell ‘ya what happened BEFOR

we went on vacation.

SO

       Remember how I’ve told you my Mom is a gardener at this big Mansion property ( where the really nice people work ) ? We went to work  the day before we left and as we were walking up the driveway there was a b-i-g commotion going on. I mean a bruha-ha like I have Never heard befor.  At the top of the driveway were the Canadian Geese ALL of them. There were 6 adults and not 1, not 2 but 26, YES, count them, 26 gooslings.  When they caught wind of

” The Curlinator ” feathers started to fly …... goose poop all over the place and more squawking and honking than you could shake a stick at.  Oh Happy Day ! I chased them through the parking lot and down the stairs and over to the bottom of the waterfall.  The Big geese were using thier beaks to toss the little ones over the wall and into the water where ” The Curlinator” couldn’t reach them.  Even the gooslings sans flight feathers where making themselves as BIG as they possibly could honking and hissing at the top of their little lungs.

     Some of the people who work at the Mansion came pouring out to see what all the rukus was about. I found out a few of the men there go duck hunting….. they were Very proud of me.  Who’s your Doggy?

ArooOOOoo ! I’m the Dog, I’m the Dog.  Then…. what do I see out of the corner of my eye ? Rabbits !  AroooOOOOo ! Off I go. AroooOOoo

Who’s your Doggy ?

     The Fam and I drove up to Lake Erie the next day. Honestly, ” The

Curlinator ” got a little nervous about being someplace new. I couldn’t bring myself to eat.  I had to keep Both of my folks within eye shot at all times that first day.  I don’t know wha I was so afraid of, I like going bye-bye in the car. I don’t think my folks would take me somewhere, drop me off and then leave me. I am a pound puppy and I did have that happen once before, but I’m pretty sure this is my forever family.  But after that first night I was A-OK.  We went on l-o-n-g walks. I played on the beach. I got to sleep on the sand near a campfire.  My Mom would walk along the beach with me looking for Lake glass that would wash ashore from broken bottles that people threw into the lake. She would look for Lucky Stones. I hope I don’t have Lucky Stones in MY head. These stones are behind the eye sockets of a worthless fish called a sheepshead. The stones are about as big as a stamp, bright white with an “L” along one side. Doesn’t sound so lucky to me !

Anyhow, I had a real good time, but I’m happy to be back home and sleeping in my own bed.

XO Curly

ps; be sure to check out my new pictures. My folks went camera happy on me.

 

updated 15 days ago by Curly | 47 views | 10 barks

Thank You my Friends

THANK YOU MY FRIENDS !

      I appreciate all your kind words of encouragement and heart felt concern for my well being. The blood work results came back and thankfully I do not have any other metabolic issues that would precipitate a seizure.  For the time being my Mom is suppose to keep track of any futher episode so we can get an objective record of what is happening. The Vet said the frequent vomiting probably wasn’t connected to other siezures but from too much acid in my belly. He suggested getting Pepcid AC and giving me 10 mg. 2X a day to help control the acidity. One of my Pals suggested maybe a little piece of bread before bedtime would help soak up the acid….. sounds like a great idea to me ! It does not seem like I ingested any food or badboy chemicals that might hurt me, Mom’s careful about me and chemicals. Better safe than sorry and it’s always wise to check out all possibilities. The Vet also told my Mom that after a time of recovery immediately following a siezure, that I would be A-OK, wouldn’t remember a thing, and all would be fine and dandy. He also said that many times they don’t medicate for siezures, especially if they are infrequent and not horribly severe.  So, I am relieved, My Folks are relieved, the Vet will eventually forgive my Mom’s fear aggression ( make me proud, Mom ). He also said it was great that I can go to work with Mom…. so …. Life is good ! Life is good when you got good health …. Life is especially good when you have Pals who care about you !

Thanks again. XO Curly

 

31 days ago by Curly | 69 views | 10 barks

I had a seizure today

       I remember going to work with Mommy today. While she was pruning some dead branches out of a giant spruce, I went under the other large spruce so I could keep an eye on her.  There was a lot of shade, I remember being content. Then all the sudden I had to throw up. I sat up and started the usual wretching that goes on for a few times before anything  really happens and I saw my Mommy walking over to me. She kneelt down next to me and stroked my back and told me ” It’s OK ”. I never did throw up.

       The next thing I remember was my Mom and two very nice ladies all kneeling down next to me with their faces a few inches from mine. ( .... and these 2 ladies are really, really, Really nice to me, they pet me and bring me treats, I really like them alot …...)  I tried to stand up, but my legs were a little wobbly, and I was really confused. How did I get down on the ground ?

When did the 2 nice ladies come over ?  I keep smacking my lips and licking my nose, Why am I doing this ?  My Mom seems really nervous, I can tell, but I don’t know why.

    One of the nice ladies takes me inside where it is cool, but where’s my Mom ? Oh, there she is…” Curly, go bye-bye in the car ? ” The car is parked really close and all the windows are rolled up, but that’s OK, it’s nice and cool in there too.  Maybe, I”ll just lie down in the back seat and take a little nap, I feel tired.

       Oh, Barkity – bark-bark-bark ! Are you Kidding me ? Why am I at the Vet’s office ? We are taken back to ‘the room’ quickly. Maybe, I just lie down on this nice cool floor and take a little nap, I feel tired.

     I hear Mommy talking to the Vet and I think she is talking about me. ” She was just sitting under the tree and I saw her wretching and assumed she was going to throw up, so I went over to her. She didn’t vomit after all , but after a few seconds she started convulsing, but it seems centered in her abdomen. This went on for a little while and then her legs went very stiff and she was spreading out her toes the way I will stretch out my fingers. Curly got very rigid and continued seizing for an extended period of time. Her eyes got very watery and fixated, but it didn’t seems like she was looking at anything. Clear drainage was oozing from her nose and there was foam around her bottom lip. After several minties I went to the side door just a few yards away and knocked on the window asking for the gentleman in the office to call my supervisor because the dog was seizing. When I returned to the dog the seizure was still occuring. Two friends who work in the building came out to offer assistance. Then the dog seemed to tremor with less intensity like somone was slowing turning down the volume knob on the radio. The seizure stopped, but Curly seems disoriented ….. confused.

“Was she able to stand and walk?”  I head the Vet ask.

” Yes, but she was feeble. It took her a second to understand the request to move at all, then she seemed unable to get her feet to comply. She was looking around kinda of dazed and confused. She seemed groggy.”

” Did she urinate or difficate during the seizure?”

“No”, my Mom replied ….. but she seems to throw up ALOT! Several times a week. Always at night between midnight and 7am.  There is no food present – just some yellow foam. “

       Then my Mommy told the Vet about something that I do, that I had NO Idea that I do.  ” Curly is from the Humane society, so I don’t know much about her history, but I thought she was just unsocialized, because this dog doesn’t know how to play.  She’ll chase the ball for a throw or two and then she sits down, quits playing and stares aimlessly into space. She won’t respond to her name, she doesn’t repond to the toy even if I ’ bounce’ the toy off of her to get her back in the game. I just thought no one played with her and she did not know how to play.”

       Then they want to take blood… Oh great, my favorite thing in the whole world ! As usual no one can get the blood out of my front leg, so I get wrestled to the ground with a blood draw taken from my back leg. The blood is for metabolic tests ? To make sure nothing else is going on with my organs that might cause a seizure ….. something about epilepsy ?

      Like I said, I don’t remember any of this. I was fine when I saw the Vet

( with in 30 minutes of the seizure, so I am told ).  I mean, I just figured that all dogs live life the way I do. I’m fine with things either way … but, I think my Mom got scared.  She’s a trooper though, she’ll be fine, She is a Pit Bull in lipstick – She showed a little fear aggression of her own with the Vet …. Way to Go , Mom !

       Anyhow ….. do any of you guys know what I am talking about ? I’m ignorant on this subject and need to get educated.

Bark. Peace, Out

XO Curly

 

56 days ago by Curly | 78 views | 9 barks

DNA breed ID results are in

Hiya Pals !

The test results came back for the Mars Wisdom Panel DNA breed ID. Apparently, I have pretty much equal parts of 3 distinct dog breeds. I am very blessed and fortunate that all 3 of my breeds are remarkable breeds that I am very proud to have my roots in. 

Drum Roll ….. Please

BEAGLE I THINK I MAY BE RELATED TO SNOOPY

GERMAN SHEPHARD I THINK I MAY BE RELATED TO RIN-TIN-TIN

AND ....... LAST BY NOT LEASt LABRADOR RETRIEVER I’M NOT SURE WHO IS ASSOCIATED WITH A LAB ….. MAYBE SHERLOCK HOLMS ?

and THAT is the rest of the story

XO Curly

 

98 days ago by Curly | 72 views | 6 barks

Mommy took me to work today

Yeah, Yeah, the crate is fine, I like the crate … but … I LOVE going everywhere with Mommy. Today she took me to work. Oh Happy Day ! She works as a gardener and takes care of a 7 acre garden on a mansion property. Oh Happy Day, it’s a doggy paradise ! There used to be a moat around this property and the walls are still up. There is a waterfall that splashes down with a bunch of Canadian geese swimming in it. NOT FOR LONG <evil grin> That’s what I’m for ! I sailed right over the wall. Sure it was over 10’ to the ground below – but – who cares !? Mommy thought I’d be the height of a dachshund after that. Silly girl, did she really think I’d stove all 4 of my legs and only be 6 inches tall ? Oh Happy Day ! The receptionist likes to cook and made chilli for lunch. ( The mansion is now a business ) Did I mention that I love chilli ? Yum. The back yard is really big at the mansion so I got to run around like the redheaded maniac that I am. Every body petted me and told me how beautiful I am. Since I don’t bark much, I didn’t bother anyone while there were trying to work. Did I mention the squirrels ? Let me tell you a thing or two about squirrels ! Dumb, dumb, dumb. Just wait until next time, I’ll shimmy up the tree and get you, you little stinking furball. Lucky Mom grabbed my harness when she did, but that’s OK, I can stand up on two legs and run with the best of ‘em. Oh Happy Day ! I rolled around in the grass and scratched my back and took a nap in the sun and walked to the compost pile up the hill. Can I go again tomorrow ? Huh? Huh ? Huh ? Can I? Can I ? Oh Happy Day !

 

111 days ago by Curly | 98 views | 8 barks

Can anyone tell what I might be ?

Hi All

At the Humane Society I was listed as a "mixed breed". Until my Mommy saves enough of her pennies to order a Doggy DNA breed ID test on me, I’d like to know what YOU think I might be.  I kinda look like a German Pinscher, a little like a Hungarian Vizsla, a little like a Rhodesian Ridgeback( you should see my mohawk when I get riled up ) A blend of Beagle and Lab perhaps, a little like a Besenji.  I am 22" high at the shoulder and weigh about 40 pounds. I am rust colored with white markings ( wheaten almost ) on my chest and neck. I rarely ever bark. I am deceptively strong and have a great deal of stamina.  Some of my toenails are rusty and some of them are black.  My folks call me Curly because when I am real happy my tail curls up like a Princess Leah Bun. My hair is very short and very silky, I don’t shed a whole lot. I don’t really smell bad either. My eyes and my coat are the same color of red / rust.

I’m a beautiful redhead who is nearly perfect in every way and I wouldn’t change a thing ….. It’s my Mom, she’s curious.

Any Ideas ?

XO Curly

 

114 days ago by Curly | 73 views | 1 barks

Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You

Attention new members, jump right in ~ copy, paste and replace with your own answers. Then blog it on your page, as "Getting to Know You". You will get more pal requests if people/dogs have something in common.  Well I am a new member, so here goes

Do you bark when someone knocks at your door? 

No !  I am a dog of few words, when I do bark, it’s important, in the 3 months since I was adopted from the Humane Society, my folks have only heard me bark a handful of times

Do you sleep on your owner’s bed at nightime?

I start out there, but then move to my couch in the middle of the night, sometimes I go into the back bedroom and make a ‘nest’ on the old fashioned bed.

Are you mischievous? 

I just love to put Kleenex boxes on the floor. If I can’t find a Kleenex box, I will snag a used Kleenex out of the trashcan and lay it on the floor next to the trashcan

Would Cesar Milan be proud of your owner or would have a few things to say?

Ceaser would say that my folks have a great deal of potential, they are still kinda of new at this, but they have read Ceasar’s book.

Do you have a best friend to play with?

I’m learning how to make friends. Mommy is becomeing calm assertive and that helps me with my manners. I still have fear agression, but I’m making a LOT of progress.

Do you get excited and jump around when your parent(s) arrive home or do you remain calm and cool?

I get too excited, if you catch my meaning, but we’re working on that. When I’m happy, my tail doesn’t just wag, it goes around in circles like a motorboat.

Does your Mom (or Dad) leave the tv or radio on when they have to leave you at home alone?

Yes, I don’t like being alone. Usually they take me with them everywhere they go, but when they can’t, I always hear talking in the background and that helps.

Do you like other dogs besides your pals?

I like dogs that are with their Mommy, I don’t like dogs that are with their Daddy as much.

Do you like cats?

Cats, Schmats.  I can take ‘em or leave ‘em

What is your most unique habit/characteristic?

What is your favorite thing to do with your Mom or Dad? 

Mommy and I walk every day for at least an hour. I also like to play

’ Stick " and I’m particularly found of ’ Sock’. It takes so little to keep me happy.

What proves that you are the alpha in your house (that you have Mom/Dad wrapped around your paw)?

My folks love me very much…. but, I am NOT the Alpha and that is very much OK.