The Proof's In De-Stuffing

Mom visited our cousin Sharpei's Digby and Myagi last weekend, but we stayed behind with grandpa.

Mom said Aunt Suez was concerned we would play too rough with our thin-furred cousins, so we couldn't go.


We can't IMAGINE where Aunt Suez would have gotten an idea like that. Just look at how NICELY we play with our stuffed toys!!!

I Still Miss Someone....

But somehow, I think Stella understands.

This Masquerade

It all starts out innocently enough…a little “talking”, a little “kissing”, a little grooming….

Then before you know it, the arguments start.....

....the growling starts, the teeth come out, and the good feelings just sort of disappear.

(Gee, reminds me of a few dates I’ve had recently…)

Graduation Day

Annie and I completed basic training (er I mean, basic obedience!) last night. Annie’s aggressivebehaviors forced me to enroll her at Mid Michigan Kennels (www.midmichigankennels.com) with a police dog trainer accustomed to training German Shepherds to locate narcotics.

The instructor didn’t find it funny when we entered class the first day with Annie walking on two legs like a circus dog. He also didn’t find it endearing how she gently placed her paw on top of my foot every time she sat down. He did, however, find it commendable by the last day of class when Annie was easily anticipating and responding immediately to my every command.

Annie was exhausted after 8 weeks of intensive training…







....but not too tired to try to kick Stella’s butt the minute we got home!

I put Annie in the submissive position until she relaxed while Stella sang softly in the background....

"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away...."

Get Out Of The Garden!

The Killing Fields

I arrived home yesterday to find yet another critter mercilessly slaughtered by my two precious serial killers. Over the past year, the following unfortuante critters have crossed the path of S & A Assassins:

1. 2 mice
2. 2 chipmunks (one caught, scratched the heck out of Stella and survived; the other easily killed by darling Annie.)
3. 4 moles (get the message guys, the grubs in this yard are NOT worth the risk!)
4. A wild turkey (yes, Stella caught a turkey and I had to risk my own life by getting in the middle of the pecking and nipping to save that poor bird.)
5. A rabbit (more specifically, a wascally wabbit.)
6. A raccoon (they had a carcass, but I’m suspicious this may have been killed by a four wheeled rather than four pawed assassin.)
7. A mourning dove (this broke my heart and I wrestled the bird away from Annie but probably did it no favors as it appeared unable to fly away.)
8. An unknown critter they had cornered about the size of a groundhog with a while body like an opossum and a small dark triangular head. The critter lurched at Annie and ripped open her lower lip causing Stella to decide she was not too interested in further pursuit. (Anyone know what this thing could have been?)
9. A groundhog (you know, they really cry when they are caught, a sound that still haunts me today…..)
10. The head of a rooster. (I think this poor fella was probably killed by a human, but the girls couldn’t stop bringing back that head to show me no matter how far away I threw it with the shovel. Luckily, I haven’t had to see it in a few weeks, but I will never forget that sad, soulful look in its eyes.)

Gee, I can hardly wait to get home tonight and see the next victim that awaits my inspection and disposal.

The Good, The Bad, and the Softhearted

We vacationed at a friend’s house this weekend, and I was a very good girl!

As for my sister Annie; she barked a lot, tried to steal my food, and chewed a hole in the bedspread.

Mom is such a push over! This simple “I’m sorry” look on Annie’s face was all it took to melt her forgiving heart.