I pulled out the fabric yesterday and was laying in out to see what all I have. Of course, that’s when our baby decided she had to be a participant, plopped down and stuck under nose under all the fabric and fell asleep. The sound of me turning my camera on is the only reason she opened her eyes!

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Well, technically it the Puppies vs. Babies contest, but, as much as I think babies are cute, puppies are undoubtedly cuter in my humble opinion!  I mean really, have you EVER seen an ugly puppy?!

The Puppies vs. Babies online contest by Animal Planet let’s you be the judge, you get to decide which is cuter, puppies or babies.  Now, I must warn you , when you visit the contest website you are going to see tons of cute babies and even more cute puppies (because all puppies are cute!).  So be prepared, you are going to have a tough decision to make before casting your vote!  The prize to the winning puppy or baby is $5,000!

I still remember the 1st time we saw our little puppy.  We met the breeder at a roadside rest stop that happened to be half way between her home in Oklahoma and our home in Texas.   The breeder set the little dog carrier down in the grass and opened the door.  This tan colored pudgy little think with a short stubby tail came slowly out the door and stepped tentatively on the grass.  The breeder explained it was the first time the little one had ever touched grass!

Well, next thing we knew, that adorable little puppy saw my daughter and bounded directly to her and they’ve been best friends ever since!

Since that day, she of course grew, but she’s still adorable with her soft & floppy beagle ears and her curly pug tail, yes, she’s a puggle.  She and my daughter are still best friends and both are probably way too spoiled!

Anyway, be sure to submit your own photo and don’t forget to cast your vote by November 23.  Let me know what you think and I’m curious, who’d you vote for?

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At our dog’s last vet checkup, she had actually managed to lose a couple of pounds!  This was great news because we’d struggled to get her to lose any weight at all.  She’s pretty active, but truth be told, we should be taking her for walks and playing with her more than we have been lately.  Then maybe the weight loss wouldn’t be as difficult for her.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is hosting the Hill’s Healthy Mobility Challenge.  Overweight dogs, especially as they get older, can have difficulty with their mobility which would make me feel guilty to know that my dog isn’t as healthy & happy as she could possibly be.  With cooler weather finally coming to Texas, she won’t be getting in the pool and swimming which is one of the primary ways she managed to lose those couple pounds this summer.  It’s important for her that we find other ways to keep her active and healthy.

By registering for the Hill’s Healthy Mobility Challenge, we can receive $30 in Hill’s Healthy Mobility Coupon offers plus be entered into the Sweepstakes where 30 lucky winners will receive free pet food for an entire year!

You can track your dog’s progress and then go back to share your success story.  Don’t forget that you can also check out Hill’s Pet Nutrition on Facebook.

Seriously, we want to keep this little baby around as long as we can!

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Not sure why, but I think she’s looking at me as if to tell me she doesn’t have enough toys! She took these toys out of her basket and piled them at my feet. She really didn’t feel like playing, so maybe she was telling me to go shopping for more?! of course, I do find it difficult to say no to that face.

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Today’s the day our baby turns 4! I can’t believe it, on the one hand, we still think of her as that cute little puppy we brought home, all full of energy and love. On the other hand, we see her with not quite as much energy, a lot heavier, but just as cute and full of love. Happy Birthday Plinko, we love you!

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It’s days like these that I have to ask myself, “why is the dog able to get a mani/pedi, and yet I sit here in dire need, unable to go to a manicure shop due to lack of time and money?!”

This is obviously one very spoiled dog!

(I do have it on my to do list to get a pedicure before heading to California next week. Let’s see if I actually manage to get it accomplished!)

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Seriously, does your dog ever get stinky beyond belief? My daughter is pretty good about giving ours a bath, but sometimes she gets a bit more stinky than I’d like and she reminds me of a fish market! We use an all natural gentle shampoo on her and her fur is usually soft, but I can’t get over how soft she is after being bathed at the kennel and it’s left me wondering just what dog shampoo they use at the kennel. I’d really like to get some of whatever it is!

So, I’ve started doing some research and comparing dog shampoos. One I found on the internet is from Dinovite, it’s called Dogosuds ® and it’s an all natural dog shampoo that contains 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils that have natural, healing properties and don’t irritate a dog’s skin. It has no chemicals and no perfumes, after all, who wants a dog that smells like strawberries or coconuts?

If you’re interested in an all natural dog shampoo, you can find Dinovite on the web or follow them on Twitter.

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This is an old photo of our puggle Plinko, but I just couldn’t resist posting it.  She loves our family room sofa because she can mush down the pillows and create a little nest for herself which is exactly what she has done here and then fallen sound asleep.

For anyone looking for a good, smart, cuddly dog, this is the one!  Our is a little bigger than most puggles, she currently weighs in at 40 lbs., but most are around 30 lbs.  She pretty quiet, unless she’s chasing a bunny in the back yard, then the beagle side of her comes out and she goes nuts!

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Seriously, can you even imagine that this cute little face could possibly come along with a stinky smell? Well, I’m here to tell you that yes indeed, this cute little dog can sure get awfully stinky!

My daughter gave the dog a bath just last week and since then, the dog has spent so much time in and out of the swimming pool that you think that if she didn’t smell like shampoo, she’d at least smell like chlorine, but no! This dog currently has the strangest smell, I just can’t quite put my finger on it. Needless to say, she is in need of yet another bath. I don’t like her having baths too often as I don’t want her skin to get dry and itchy, but we do try to use a nice gentle shampoo.

Is your dog itching, scratching and stinking beyond belief?  I was on the web and I discovered Dinovite dog shampoo and I do believe I’m going to give it a try. This shampoo has no chemicals and no perfumes so it won’t irritate our dog’s skin or fur. It will also rinse out easily so won’t leave any residue that would cause itching. There is even an unscented version which is what I would probably buy, I’m not a big fan of scented shampoos.

Do you?

Wash your dog one day, just to have the stink return the next?
Wait weeks between bathing your dog because his skin gets so dry and flaky?
Hate bathing your dog because you rinse and rinse and rinse…and still can’t get him completely rinsed?

Need help? Why not try the all natural dog shampoo Dogosuds ® made by Dinovite, Inc.

Besides the all natural the all natural dog shampoo Dogosuds ®dog shampoo, Dinovite also carries supplements and treats for our dog. Dinovite has a 90 day guarantee on their products so it gives me the confidence to give their products a try. How about you?

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