Monday Mischief Blog Hop. This Is Not Working Well

Leroy's muzzle is not working all that well from keeping him from eating rocks.

I first realized this last week when I put his muzzle on him before he went in the backyard and then when I went to let him back in the house he looked like this:

My second clue was when he jumped up on the grooming table this weekend at the dog show and then vomited up one decent sized brown rock.

My third clue was when he was standing ringside and had a bout of stress colitis (diarrhea) with rocks included.

I have been monitoring him closely and while he still has a case of stress colitis, I am hoping, once again,  that all the rocks have passed, but I am worried.

I will give you the dog show details later this week, but to sum it up we are still on a losing streak in Michigan, but besides the rock situation making an unexpected appearance, we had fun.

Welcome to Monday Mischief Bloghop, the hop that wraps up the weekend!!!

This hop is brought you by  Alfie's Blog, Snoopy's Dog Blog, and Luna, a Dog's Life, and My Brown Newfies

From Australia to the UK, to California and Ohio, our dogs all love getting into something mischievous over the weekend and we are sure yours do as well! This isn't open to just dogs though, because we know that other animals can get into some mischief too! So why not jump on our blog hop and share your tales of mischief, or just wrap up the weekend!

Here's what you need to do to join the hop:

*Share your Monday Mischief Post on your blog

* Link up your Blog name and URL using the linky tool below

* Grab the Button from any of our 4 hosts and include it in your Monday Mischief Post

* Stop by the hosts of the hop and say hello. 

* Visit the other  blogs on the list and see what they have been up to and say hello 

* But most importantly have fun!! 

Here We Go!

This weekend we are headed off to Detroit, Michigan for our first show of the year......and Leroy's first show as a champion!

I am not holding out high expectations for Leroy at this show since it is one of the bigger shows that we will be attending this year and he will be competing against 7 other champions that have already been competing for quite some time now, they already have their show groove on and we have yet to find ours, which is fine. We have to start somewhere.
Also, the show is in Michigan and for the last 4 years we have NEVER won a show up in Michigan. I don't think Michigan likes us, but we will give it another try just for the hell of it.

This show is not like most shows that we attend. This show is a benched show and there are rules that need to be followed. Normally at a show, we go, we show, we leave. However, at a benched show you just can't leave whenever you want. You have to stay in your assigned area until the show is over. If your dog is not in the show ring , going out for a potty break, or being groomed it has to be in the assigned benched area for the public to see. You can get in BIG trouble if you don't follow the rules of a benched show.
The purpose of a benched show is so spectators can come in direct contact with the breeds they love, and their owners, handlers, trainers and breeders. As far as I know there are only 6 benched shows in the United States.

Contrary to popular belief a dog show is not just a beauty contest and there is so much more to it than that.
Here is a list of other events that are taking place at the show we are attending this weekend:

Terrier racing demos
Drafting demonstration-maneuvering carts and wagons through an obstacle course.
Children s' Hospital Pet Therapy Program-hands on demonstration
Dog Scouts of America-Merit badge program
Retriever and field training demos
Border Collies herding sheep and ducks demo
How to buy a purebred puppy seminar
Is purebred rescue right for you?  a great seminar to learn more about adopting a purebred dog.

There is so much to see and I only have 2 days to see it all!
Oh....and did I mention that I will be staying in a hotel for the first time with Leroy? There has to be a good story in there by itself,  don't ya think?!
Speaking of hotels,  do you know how hard it was for me to find a hotel that accepts a large breed dog? Let's just say I couldn't find any hotels in Detroit that would accommodate a dog over 40 pounds, which was quite discouraging because most hotels claim to be pet friendly nowadays but I guess they are only pet friendly to small dogs. However, after a few days of extreme panic and a couple of emails I was able to find a hotel, that despite their "size restrictions", would happily accommodate Leroy. I will tell you more about that story next week!

So for now I am off to Detroit on what I can only hope to be a great adventure and the beginning of our long journey! I will be updating regularly throughout the weekend on our Facebook Page if you would like to follow along with us!

Happy weekend!

The Purina Health and Wellness App

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Lately there seems to be an app for just about everything. I, personally am not an app person. I should be an app person because from what I understand, apps can make your life a whole easier and more organized.

There is no doubt that my life could use more organization. With 2 kids that are always on the go and 3 dogs that each have their own needs that need to be met, I need all the help that I can get to help me keep them in check.

That's why I was excited to learn about the new app that Purina has out for both the iPhone and Android operating systems. The app is called The Purina Health and Wellness App.

With this app you can enter in your next vet appointment and you won't forget! You can even enter in detail specific health information about your pet so that you can keep track of it, like the medications that they are taking. 

Looking for a park to get you and your dog out to get some much needed exercise? You can find one near you with this app and then you can log the exercises that your pet did!  You can even look up training tips with this app!

Need an emergency vet now? You can look that up too!

This app has so many other wonderful features too and If you would like to get the Purina Pet Health App you can download here

Now, if only there was an app to fold the laundry.

Pay Attention Where You Walk Please.

For the most part I am always paying attention when I take the dogs for a walk. I have to watch out for food on the ground, annoying groundhogs who refuse to move, rocks, street signs, etc. However, sometimes I admit to getting lost in my thoughts. I like to think and walk.
Sometimes this works out well for me and sometimes it does not.

I think that Leroy is a thinker when he walks too, it's the only excuse I have for him walking into things when he walks. Once he walked into a street sign, and I felt for him because once I walked into a telephone pole.

We've all been there at one point in time Leroy. It's alright buddy.

Last week however, Leroy walked into a parked car. Seriously.

We were walking our usual walking route and we came to the same parking lot that we pass everyday. There were a few more cars in the lot than normal and Leroy was on a sniffing mission and then all of a sudden BAM! His head smacked right into the bumper of a car. Leroy wasn't phased by the run in and just kept sniffing along, but I was like WTH? Did that just happen? Did he really just walk into a parked car? WTH?! and then I busted out laughing because what dog does that? and then I looked around to see if anyone saw us, then I started walking a bit faster because I'm pretty sure Leroy shifted the bumper when he walked into it.

Judge me if you want, but really, what was I suppose to do? Go into the building and explain to the owner of the car that my dog just walked into his bumper and may have shifted it a bit and then offer him my insurance information?
Um....no. I'm pretty sure my insurance won't cover that, so I did the next mature thing........I laughed until I cried and took off running.

So what about you? Have you OR your dog ever walked into anything on a walk? Be honest.

Monday Mischief Blog Hop. Uncooperative

I am trying to get Leroy ready for the upcoming show next weekend.
He is not helping me out at all.

I groomed him for over an hour yesterday and then I let him outside to do his business and this is how he returned to me.

****INSERT BIG SIGH HERE AND THEN BANG HEAD ON TABLE****

Welcome to Monday Mischief Bloghop, the hop that wraps up the weekend!!!

This hop is brought you by  Alfie's Blog, Snoopy's Dog Blog, and Luna, a Dog's Life, and My Brown Newfies

From Australia to the UK, to California and Ohio, our dogs all love getting into something mischievous over the weekend and we are sure yours do as well! This isn't open to just dogs though, because we know that other animals can get into some mischief too! So why not jump on our blog hop and share your tales of mischief, or just wrap up the weekend!

Here's what you need to do to join the hop:

*Share your Monday Mischief Post on your blog

* Link up your Blog name and URL using the linky tool below

* Grab the Button from any of our 4 hosts and include it in your Monday Mischief Post

* Stop by the hosts of the hop and say hello. 

* Visit the other  blogs on the list and see what they have been up to and say hello 

* But most importantly have fun!! 

Pet Insurance and Dog Shampoo. Sponsored Post

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In some circumstances, you may need to use a medicated shampoo to treat specific conditions. Cheap dog health insurance may not help cover the cost of medicated shampoo, which is why it's important to invest in good pet insurance which will meet your pet's needs. Pet insurance is essential when your pet becomes ill, as good pet insurance may cover the cost of veterinary care, medication and treatment.

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