"I am protective too. I use a halter to walk my corgis because I don't like pulling on their necks...plus one slipped her collar and I was left holding a leash with an empty collar on the end! These doggies are truly "love on 4 stubby…"

"They are so amusing! When Frodo decides something needs a good barking he goes, “Rah, rah, rah reee!” ending on a falsetto note. Vacuum cleaners deserve such barking. Even a tube that might be part of a vacuum gets the full song. If he…"

"I was eating a pear when I felt some doggie paws on my leg. I looked down into Frodo's face.He was wearing that really intent expression that dogs get when they want a bite of whatever you are eating. I told him dogs don't like pears, but…"

"Relief!  I was thinking of my dogs, who think their collars are too hot right now. We are in Nashville where it has been over 100 for a week or so. Walks have to happen at dawn or dusk or dogs and people alike just wilt. I would love to see…"

"What an adorable looking baby."

"Our Roxy has an antler that she adores. Keeps her teeth clean. Frodo and Penny like hooves. I think they are from cows. Again, when the hoof gets too small I take it away. Chicken bones shatter into sharp pieces, so I don't give them to…"

"I learned how smart they are. I watched Frodo figure out out to get thru his doggie door after he was neutered and had that big hood on his head. He just backed out the door and the hood smooshed up around his face. And Roxy took an hour to figure…"

"But they still manage to twist their heads around in what looks like an uncomfortable position! Mine does it against a wall, so we say she is holding up the wall for us."