No more [Speed Eater]

As we all know how much our chubby CFO, Junka, loves food, so he is definitely a speedy eater. His love of food has grown stronger lately or.... maybe his inner woof kicked in. He tends to gulp his food instead of politely chewing it like good-mannered dogs do. All this rush just so he can run to me afterward for the traditional, after-meal Yappy Bones treats.  

A dog who gobbles down food can develop health issues such as indigestion, vomiting, bloating, improper nutrient absorption or even death. So I have been looking for a special designed bowl that can slow down his eating by adding an obstacle. Here are some of the option I found....

Pssst... he may be upset that I tell you this. It was so funny watching him eating from his new bowl. He was frustrated & upset, even stepping back and growling and barking at the bowl. After couple meals, he finally made peace with his new bowl. He is now a slow[er] eater.

Source: 1. Northmate Green Modern Interactive Dog Feeder 2. Martha Stewart Pets™ Slow Feeder Dog Bowls 3. Dogit Go Slow Anti-Gulping Dog Bowl 4. Kaleido Good Manners Dog Bowls 5. DogPause Dog Bowl

Good Pups: Bear The Manhattan DA's officer

Let’s meet the newest Manhattan district attorney's executive office employee, Bear! 

Bear is the beautiful 4 year old chocolate Labrador retriever who has been employed as a therapy dog. Bear had an extensive training in Puppies Behind Bars program. The program trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans, and also explosive detection canines for law enforcement. 

Bear’s last patriotic assignment was as a service dog for a veteran. One of the commands Bear has been taught is 'Salute' - sitting up & raising his right paw to his head. 

The District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. said Bear is going to work in the battle against domestic violence, elder abuse and child abuse. He will be work directly with those who need emotional comfort when they come to the Manhattan DA's office. One of the new commands he learned for his new duty is 'Tell me a story' which lets Bear know to come up and put his head on your lap.

Source: Picture, Daily News, New York Post

Pillow Talk

Spring is a perfect time to redecorate the house. I currently in love with these decorative pillows. What would be perfect for us than these pretty canine inspired pillow, right? 

1. Walk the dog pillow

2. Family pillow

3. Balloon Poodle Pillow

4. Bruiser The Pup Pillow

5. Dog Throw Pillow

6. Big Mutt Pillow 

Maddie on Things

Photographer Theron Humphrey rescued a coonhound named Maddie. During a year long cross-country road trip together, Humphrey discovered Maddie's amazing balance and patience. He has posted quirky 

photographs of Maddie gracefully & happily standing on pretty much anything and everything from shopping cart, to suitcases to a horse and people. She has become the four-legged Internet sensation. They just released an amazing book, Maddie on Things.  

In the foreword of his book Humphrey wrote "Good things seem to start that way. You know, small." Committing to something and sticking to it is how we grow." He & Maddie give me hope that make the right choices to do things that make me happy. Life is too short to be miserable & unhappy. I love my two dogs, Houby & Junka, so very much. I love to do things that allow me to have them around me as much as possible. Making healthy wholesome yummy treats for them & my other furry friends is my passion. I’m hopeful that a year from now I’ll be able to look back at Yappy Bones and say the same thing - start small, commit & stick to it that is how we grow.....

Do you know Maddie, now, makes an appearance in her very own iPhone app? So now you can put Maddie on things too! 

New Looks: [temporary] tattoo for dogs

On a quiet day at their shop 'Groomers on the Green,' groomers Jessica Allegri and Amanda Marshall came up with the idea for 'pooch patches' or 'temporary tattoos for dogs.'  The whole process -- which involves shaving & clipping the dogs' fur -- takes about an hour and lasts up to 14 weeks. I'm just curious.... Would you do this to your dog?  

Source : Daily Mail