Wednesday, August 13, 2008

An ambush and a Newspaper

So here are a couple of photos of Coco hanging out in her new living room:



What you'll notice in one of them is a large, rubber newspaper. Newspaper? Isn't that kind of a cliche dog toy like a red rubber ball? Sometimes stereotypes happen for a reason. This thing is the greatest dog toy since the tennis ball. It's indestructible and loud as hell. Coco cuddles with it, wrestles with it, drools on it, and chomps away no matter the time or place. AKC made it, but I can't find a link online for you kids. My sister gave it to me in exchange for babysitting my adorable newphew: the household will never be the same.

In other news, I have a funny story about the pooch next door. So Coco and barking dogs don't mix; terriers are therefore not easy for her to deal with. The one next door is pretty cunning. For the past few days I've been checking outside before taking Coco on her walk. The next door neighbors leave their jack russell on a lead outside their door. If he was outside, I would simply wait or take Coco out the other door. Anyways, last night I check outside and no Jack Russell... untill I take Coco outside. He was stealthily hidden under a bush by our shared entrance! He and Coco tusseled under the bush untill I could break them up. What a sneaky canine! Terriers truely are some smart pooches! I think he and Coco have a love hate relationship. They enjoy getting in the last word. Coco has to woof one more time than he does, even if we are scolding her.

I've recently discovered a new dog botique store. It's got a variety of tasty treats and fun toys for dogs and kitties. I tried a Zuke's Z-ridge. Coco loved it. My caution to you is to read the label: dogs under 25 pounds can't eat this treat, and those over 25 pounds need to only eat half. Of course I read this and look over and Coco is down to a nub. Oh well! Zuke's also makes the Mini Naturals which are now an indespensible component of my doggie aresenal. That and cheese, of course.

1 comment:

ymiris said...

Love the new pictures of coco!! He looks way happy in his new home!