Something smells like a wet dog

This weekend I started out cranky. I hate Eve. Once a month I wonder what the hell that woman was thinking. My poor husband probably hates her too, because this weekend there were a few times I caught myself stepping into psycho. Fo' Realz. 

Chris spent the morning cutting grass while I pouted over nothing got dressed and stomped around started the laundry. When he finished he managed to get my cranky rump in the car and we headed to Dock Dogs. At this point I was so pissy over nothing that the man was taking his life in his own hands just dealing with me. I love him for this. 

If you love dogs and never have gone to a Dock Dog event, go. Actually take a moment to look up it up. You back? Okay.  The dogs are so into what they are doing. You can see them twitching with excitement. The handlers praise the dogs no matter how poorly they do and every one has a genuine good time. Plus, there is the added fun of friendly competition. 

One focused pup!

Leaving the dock!

Any dog can compete, and we saw it all. My favorites included: 

Bully breed mutt!

The Awesome Little dog!

A pitt/pointer 2 pit mix's that are representing the breed beautifully. I am a sucker for anyone promoting the breed in a positive way and these two do it successfully. 

There was a lab puppy that was 6 months old. Her handler was a boy that was about 12. They made cutest pair. She kinda belly flopped in, until she didn't. She did so well in practice and then froze on stage. She just sat there like, "how 'bout I just sit up here and look pretty? Good for you?" I think she will get it eventually. If anything she looked adorable doing it.

There was a cairn terrier, yes you read that right, Toto himself. That little dog flew farther than some of the big dogs! He had some major little dog swag that comes with being awesome.


Then there was a veteran lab, teaching a child how to be a handler. It was so sweet. Even when the kid wasn't focused the dog behaved perfectly. If that doesn't make you tear up your heartless. Just kidding. Maybe.

Then there was a mutt that was a family dog. After her jump she ran to her family to greet them. The dad of the group was in a wheelchair and thinking about him telling her she was perfect and loving her while the wife(handler) looked on, giving them there moment still makes me cry. I am such a softy.

On Sunday, we took we took the dogs watch. They behaved wonderfully and I tried to convince Riley that this was totally his sport. I am not sure he is on board, but I am gonna try. After we were done there, we headed to the hubby's family dinner. They are all from Chicago and it is a bit of culture shock even after 8 years for this southern girl. They are arguing about stuff just to argue, it is so loud and there family is huge! I actually like being apart of a big family now. It took awhile to get used to, but now I am part of the chaos! They are not bad for in-laws. 

Now I need to rest up to get ready for next week!

I asked politely

So Riley is my little rescue. With issues. Major issues. You can read all about him here. Yeah, secretly I am a crazy pet blogger. Sorry, not sorry. I am trying to make a difference and talk people into rescuing like crazy. Anyways, over the last couple years I have noticed little things set phsyco Riley off. 

Example: Tonight is my night home alone, because our mean old boss my dad (love you daddy!) has Chris scheduled to work Thursday nights. I actually kinda enjoy these nights. Proof is here! Tonight I had plans to read and snuggle with the dogs in bed. No big deal. Nothing wild and crazy right? 

I went to get in bed but Riley was laying in the middle. I gently scooted my hand across the bed and said "Riley move your booty." I never touched him. I didn't move fast. There was nothing threatening at all. He freaked out. Majorly. He jumped up and ran backwards across the bed and fell off of it backwards. He managed to pull all the sheets off the bed, yank my iphone charger out of the wall and land on the min pin. He then sat there shaking and looking at me like I had done something. 

What little man looks like right now. It breaks my heart

I picked up everything and acted like nothing happened and he seems okay. He won't get back in bed but he is wagging his tail again. It's so weird and kinda scary how quickly things. One minute he is okay and the next he is going off the deep end. Anyone else have a weird rescue? Am I handling this right? 

  Oh and min pin survived although she is pissed. Diva dog does not like to be awoken from her freaking slumber. K? 

Rescue, Rescue, Rescue!!!!!

I often wonder why people think that buying from breeders and pet stores is the only way to get a purebred dog. All you have to do is go online and type in whatever type of dog you want followed by "adopt" or "rescue." That's how I found Riley. Yeah, he isn't the type of dog I wanted. They actually had the dog I wanted, but I saw Riley and fell in love. It's a decision I do not regret. Read that story here. 

My parents are boxer fans. They actually raised them before they decided that adoption is the way to go. Seriously, there are hundreds of dogs in shelters. We do not need to add to the number. Why aren't they good enough? Why can't people browse through the hundreds of dogs there? Because people are lazy. People are into designer things and think they have to have expensive dogs. Well, guess what...my parents adopted a purebred boxer with papers from a rescue. Check out her story at this link. 

So again, why can't you find what you are looking for at a rescue? If it's because you don't have time then you don't have time to own a dog. I know that sounds harsh, but dogs take a lot of time. You have to feed and water and exercise. You have to train them and set the boundaries, this comforts them. You have to make time to take them to the vet. You have to have time to be there for them. So many people don't understand this and they end up surrendering them to shelters. Please do your research.

If the reason is simply because you don't know where to start, message me. Leave me a comment with your email address. I will help you, no matter where you are. Let me know what you are looking for, your lifestyle, what traits you like. I will then look at the rescues online for you. I can point you in the right direction. I do it for people everyday. Free of charge. I just want these dogs to know love from a good, responsible home. 

Here are some local rescues I am loving right now: 

Posey Shelter Pet Promoters Inc Cedartown, Ga (where we got Hallie)

Check them out on petfinder

Society of Humane Friends of Georgia- Jail Dogs!

Click the link to go to the facebook page. This is an awesome program 

Southeastern Bloodhound rescue 

They have dogs all over the southeast. Check them out on petfinder.