On Birthdays!

Today Teddybux turned 3.  Now that he is no longer a puppy much of his daily routine is rather predictable.  He no longer eats the furniture, runs away from strange objects, or refuses to eat after scary moments.

At 3 he has discovered that he loves belly rubs and morning scratches. He lets people pet him if they aren't too eager and will even stop playing fetch every once in a while for a little bit of cuddle time.

Since things have gotten pretty routine in the world of bulldogs I've decided to officially take a break from this blog. But the good news is I'm working on a new project. This one will have a wider focus. Weddings, Travel, Cooking & crafts.  But don't worry Teddybux will be sure to make an appearance.
So stay tuned for all new adventures at Irventures.com. Coming soon!

On Happy Holidays

As the holidays approach we are looking forward to another Christmas with Teddybux.  This year Teddybux will be spending christmas with one family while we will be spending it with another.

There's always lots to remember when discussing holidays with pets. Sometimes pets and decorations don't go well as I am always reminded when visiting my parents and their very playful cat. The christmas tree ends up being a bald tree surrounded by a sea of ornaments. It's always important to be careful of loose hooks or any ornament or decoration that could cause a choking hazard for your pet.

If you are traveling for the holidays it is important that you have a safe place for your pet. When we can't bring Teddybux along, we are fortunate enough to have family that loves his visits. So we pack up his crate and all the essentials and send him on vacation knowing that he will have as good a time as we will. When family is not an option be sure to plan ahead when planning for your pet. Pet sitters may book up fast or be planning a vacation for themselves and when boarding your pet it's important to be sure your favorite spot has the room and that your pet is up to date on all his shots. It is much easier to enjoy the holidays when you know your pet is happy and safe.

With Teddybux we have some additional concerns and limitations when worrying about the holidays.  When we bring Teddybux up to spend time with the family he is surrounded by other dogs with fewer limitations on their diets. In order to help alleviate the allergic reactions, I like to bring homemade dog treats that are Teddybux safe as gifts for all the dogs.  This way all the dogs have delicious treats that they can share without worry. It may take a little bit of extra time to prepare but everyone in the family deserves something a little extra special for the holidays!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

On Injured Puppies...

Around here we are always thankful for a healthy puppy but this Thanksgiving Teddybux decided he had been trouble free for too long and split his nail.

Once the nail was split there wasn't much we could do. We were able to trim the hanging part of the nail off without causing too much pain but the quick was exposed and painful to touch. Teddy took to limping around and only wanting to play in quick bursts. During one of the bursts he slid on the  brand new carpet and caused the nail to start bleeding again. So in order to protect the carpets and keep Teddybux from hurting himself even more we pulled out the bandages and wrapped his paw. Teddybux hated having the gauze on but it provided just enough protection to give the nail time to heal.

I have to admit that while Teddybux was recuperating I enjoyed having a cuddly puppy for a change. We spent a good chunk of our Thanksgiving break curled up on the couch together. Don't worry these days he is back to his old self playing never ending games of fetch and napping as far away from us as possible. It was nice while it lasted but overall I'm always thankful when my puppy is happy and healthy.

What are you thankful for?

PHOTOBOOTH

Baby it's cold outside!

PHOTOBOOTH

I finished my first knitting project today and of course had to let Teddybux try it on.  He makes a pretty good etsy model! Don't you think?  It also helps that I was eating a cookie at the time and he was hoping I would share!

On Bulldog Calendars

I am happy to announce that Teddybux makes a cameo in the 2012 Ador-a-Bulldogs calendar. He isn't one of the featured Bulldogs but his picture made the back page. Thanks for all the votes everyone!!! Maybe next year we can make Teddybux Mr july!


Happy Posing Everbody!!!

On Dog Bed Repair

As anyone who has a dog knows, they don't come cheap.  Crates, beds, toys, food it all adds up fast. When Teddybux's bed ripped in the wash there was no way I was just going to throw it away and buy a new one. Out came the needle and thread!! 

Since we use the Mollymutt covers over his bed we didn't have to worry so much about looks for the repairs. I just wanted something that would keep the stuffing in and help keep it from being ripped further. I pulled out some pieces of old fabric I had lying around and sewed it on top of the holes. 

It's not the going to win me any sewing awards but it will keep the bed in circulation for longer and that makes our wallets very happy.  Teddybux was also happy to get his favorite bed back.  Once i finished sewing it up and put the Mollymutt cover back on he hoped on top and was ready to play. It took some coaxing with treats to get him off the bed long enough to transfer it to his crate.