Getting TOLD at Whole Foods

Yesterday we witnessed a dog owner getting told at Whole Foods. And you know it's bad when you're getting lectured by Whole Foods employees.

We have a fabulous Whole Foods around the corner from us. People often leave their dogs tied up while they go in to shop. This particular owner left their pit tied up right next to the entrance with a loose leash. That dog was NOT a happy camper and proceeded to bark and continue barking.

These were not some sissy barks but some deep and loud barking, which of course caused some concern as this was coming from a pit and the pit was right next to the entrance on a loose lead.

And kudos for Whole Foods employees for paging the owner to customer service. Although I'm pretty sure he waited to PAY for his things before going outside to get the dog.

He did manage to get his comeuppance as we saw the security guard giving him a lengthy lecture while we were on our way out.

I'm not going to lie, before I got the dogs, I totally thought it was my god given right to be able to leave my dog tied up outside. That was quickly crushed after getting a complete spaz aka Ender. The thought of some unsuspecting person trying to pet him was too much to bear.

When we got Barksdale, I thought there was hope. But then I got too paranoid about someone stealing her when too many suspicious characters started showing interest in her.

So now the rule is one person always stays with the dog while the other is the coffee wench.

Overheard at the Vet

"oh my kitty doesn't want to wear an E collar (aka Cone of Shame) because she thinks it is uncomfortable..."

The vet tech handled the comment with grace and suggested she swaddle her kitty like a baby. I realize that I only overheard part of the conversation but I don't know how swaddling is less uncomfortable than an E collar.

Product Review: Revolution

Once in a while, my lack of knowledge about certain things amazes me. For example, during our vet visit yesterday, we were asking the vet about how we are still finding ticks on the dogs even though they are on Revolution. The vet then said that the reason is that Revolution is not a tick preventative.

Let's just say my response was along the lines of WTF?!?! So I am the terrible mother that's been sending Ender out to run around in wilderness without tick prevention. Is this what it feels like when you find out your kid is the one with lice?

Anyway, I remember reading up about Revolution when Ender started coming home with ticks and I DISTINCTLY remember reading something about how Revolution is a tick preventative. Reading their website again, it seems that Revolution controls the American Dog tick, which DOES ME NO GOOD because they are commonly found on the eastern side of the US where I am currently not residing.

Which explains why the vet said that Revolution doesn't control ticks.

We are now back on Frontline and a generic version of Heartguard.

What I understand so far is:

Revolution covers fleas and heartworms, but not ticks for us.
Frontline covers fleas and ticks, but not heartworms so we need generic Heartguard.

We asked the vet what else we could do and she told us about the tick collar but she also said it was highly toxic. Um, okay. That was not a great sell.

Holy Moly

Have you ever seen anything so mythical that you were rendered speechless on the spot? Here is a photo of Ender participating in a group down.

New Dog on The Block

Sometimes my morning walks with Ender feel like running the American Gladiators gauntlet.

1. Walk out the Door
Are the kids down the hall also walking out the door at the same time and therefore running down the hall at Ender yelling "DOGGY DOGGY!!!"?

If the answer is no, proceed with less caution.

2. See Brown Lab across the Street
Do I have the patience to meander behind them or do I need to cross the street and pick my speed up to 3.5 mph?

3. See Husky with Bandanna
Yay! Fellow crazy dog sighting. Know them well enough that if we are walking towards each other, about to cross paths, they or us should go around the other by stepping off the curb and going around the parked car.

4. See Corgi with Woman holding Coffee Mug
Ooooh, medium energy dog. Ender can practice his sit as Corgi walks by. Sad that the owner has failed to realize the greatness of a travel mug.

5. See Brown Pit
Soooo prettyyyyyy...droool. Take note that owner has finally bit the bullet and purchased a prong collar.

6. See new Brown Dog in harness
New crazy dog on the block. Yay. Don't know if owner has realized the true extent of his dog's craziness yet. Will continue to cross street upon sighting.

7. See Rotweiler
OMG, how is it possible that a dog can be this calm? Perfect dog for Ender to practice his sit. Consider asking owner about trade. Two crazy pits for your one calm and sweet Rottie?

8. See Small Dogs that Live in Building
$&@#($&#(*&#*&)!!!!!! I think every small dog that lives in our building has a napoleon complex.

Dog Blogs

I like looking at photos of dogs. I especially like it when it's followed by some funny commentary.

Enter the DogBlog.

Product Review: Furmintator Update

Here is a photo of week 3:



Here is a photo of week 4:



The conclusion is that Ender is one hairy mofo. But after being furminated, he's now svelte and sexy. Although now I'm questioning whether or not we are feeding him enough because he's looking so skinny without his extra fur.