The other day  I was walking on the snow with the Big Guy.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed pawprints on the snow.  Sometimes there were two sets of pawprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of pawprints, so I said to the Big Guy,

“You promised me Big Guy, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of pawprints on the snow. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Big Guy replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of pawprints, my creation, is when I carried you.”

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by admin
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Everydoggy knows we Ridgebacks have the best sense of humor in the world.

Now days where ever I go people keep saying I’m “becoming a Man”

I was quite  worried about that for a while. Don’t get me wrong I love my mom & dad, but I would much rather be a dog. They’re cool and when I was a puppy I thought they were gods, but I’m almost 5.   That makes me almost as old as my dad. I know things.

We Ridgebacks are also very fast on our feet   I even amaze myself how quickly I can come up with stuff.

When my dad was explaining to me what humans meant by  “becoming a man”

7, Zilli & Nellie were out playing.      So they didn’t hear the explanation.

Upon their return I told them  ” They better sit.  I have some terrible news.”

So terrible that if it was out in the open the world as we know it would come to an end.

I could only tell it once. So I will whisper it to 7    and he will whisper it to Nellie, then Nellie will whisper it to Zilli.

and I told them

… When we dogs turn 5  we actually become people.  In fact that’s how our parents are our parents. They were dogs first 5 years of their lives and when they turned 5 they became people…

It was too funny. You should’ve been there.

They were so freaked out.  I could barely keep myself from busting out laughing.  -I had to think about the time I got attacked by bunch of fire ants and my lip was swollen like a hipo’s lip.

Anyways here I took their picture.   Heh Heh Heeeeeee.

Here Terrified 7 sharing the secret with Nellie. See her face? She was going “What? What?”

Next Nellie is telling it to Zilli.
You can see Zilli is going in to her “happy place”  and 7 can barely keep himself from running away

It was too funny.

But just like any great big brother (and host of course)
I quickly told them:
“No we are never going to be humans. We will always remain dogs.
Eternally loyal, always unconditionally loving, always present in the now, and connected to The Source.”

And they were happy.
Here you can See 7 Laughing out Loud and Nellie making her best people impression

Posted on November 18th, 2009 by admin
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I have the best dad in the world.

He is simply the best.

I’m not saying this because he’s my dad.He’s just a cool dad.

Look who dad brought as guest….

Neliie.      Yeah !

Nellie

Is she not the cutest?

I told Zilli She is my sister. So I never see her that way… But she was still a bit upset about my outburst :O)

My mom said “She looks just like Zilli, but with more tan.” That’s funny.    My mom is funny too.  Look at 7   he’s goofy. I love that boy.

Posted on November 17th, 2009 by admin
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I hate to brag, but here is another great story about me from one of my Aunties.

OK OK OK   I lied.

I love to brag

Here see my pictures & read the story

Thanks Auntie Erica.

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by admin
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(From Lt) Bosco, Leyla, Me, Takoda

We went for a hike in the woods. UnLeashed Of course.

We were passing this sign and naturally took a pee break.

DOGS MUST BE RESTRAINED !!!!!!!!

What a power trip    right?

They “the humans” can come to nature and we have to be tied to them?

They get to run around and play, but we are not suppose to go out and chase birds????

HAng on, HANG ON A SECOND!!!

Who died and made you guys king?

I invite all dogs to pee on every one of these signs, and show support!

Posted on September 20th, 2009 by admin
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Posted on August 13th, 2009 by admin
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Everydoggy knows we Ridgebacks have a great awareness of how the universe works.One thing I noticed that sets us dogs apart from humans is that we live in the moment. That’s the secret of happy life for a dog….. This way when I’m eating that’s all I think about. If I’m itching my left ear that’s all I think about. So like a great Zen Master for me everything is always now and always forever.It’s great great great… but.My dad is gone somewhere and hasn’t been back yet.Although I’m quite busy with making sure my mom is safe, my brother 7 doesn’t eat things he’s not suppose to eat and/or rearrange the house with my sister Zilli while my mom is out too….. But I miss my dad.He’s the coolest human I know. I’ve been following him on twitter. So I know he’s OK and doing great work, but still it hasn’t been easy.Dad, I know you read my blog. Come home soon… But I know it’s going to feel like forever to me.That’s the curse of being such a smart dog.

Posted on July 23rd, 2009 by admin
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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by admin
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I have enough friends, and ever since my brother 7 and sister Zilli has arrived I even have enough relatives ( anydoggy need a sibling?)

So I thought!

But eversince my dad became the coolest dog trainer in Charlotte I have been meeting more awesome dogs than I could ever imagined.

My buddy Pumba is one of those dogs.

We met couple of months ago when he came to my house for training. We hit it off right away. He’s my kind of a guy. Short, dominant and funny.

Yesterday my dad told me Pumba needs a new pack, and I wanted to post this in hope of a good family for my buddy.

If you know anydoggy out there who want to have an awesome Bulldog, please shoot an email here.

Thanks

Dj.

Posted on May 5th, 2009 by admin
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Because my dad is the best dog trainer in Charlotte we get to meet lots of dogs who need training, and hang out with them after they’re trained.

And when I’m at home with my brother 7 and sister Zilli we often talk shop.

Everydoggy knows we Ridgebacks are exceptionally smart breed when it comes to…. well everything.

I thought it’d be a great idea if each of us came up with a dog training myth and BUSSSTEEEEDDD.

Myth #1 - A dog that chews things is either terribly bored or simply trying to be vindictive.

Not true. Although it’s not straightforward. Chewing is definitely one of the most common undesirable behaviors. However, dogs chew is part of their nature but they also need to chew on things to maintain healthy teeth and gum’s and good jaw strength. This is especially important when puppies are teething. What you need to do is redirect any chewing away from things you don’t want your dog to chew to things that are safe for him to chew.

Myth #2 - You need to understand and communicate in “dog language” so that your dog will understand you.

Again Not True, but it’s one that seems to be popular at the moment. Dogs are intelligent animals. They know you don’t look like a dog, you definitely don’t smell like a dog, and so there is absolutely no reason why you need to act like one. What is important though is to read their body language know when they’re whining because they’re acting up and when they are actually in pain.

Also make sure that your dog see’s you as the pack leader. Dogs are pack animals who will always obey the leader or Alpha dog. You need to be that leader.

Myth #3 - You’re only training your dog when you THINK you’re training your dog.

Wrong. You’re actually training your dog when ever you are together. Your dog is picking up on your verbal and non-verbal cues all of the time.
If you spring up and run to the phone every time it rings, you are training your dog that it is ok to spring up and run around whenever he hears that ringing sound.

If you get nervous each time you pass by the neighbor who walks their Great Dane on the other side of the street in the morning, you are training your dog to be nervous if the Great Dane is in sight.

You need to be consistent with your Dog and make sure you spend quality time together.

Posted on April 21st, 2009 by admin
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