Simba experienced first hurricane this weekend. We survived Hurricane Sandy without any major events. When she was a puppy she was afraid of thunder and lightening at night. She would jump up from a sound sleep and stare at the window as she backup againts me. She continue to try to back up pressing herself […]
Misc.
Dog Owner’s Ten Commandments
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You […]
WOOFSTOCK 9/29/2012
IT’S A PARTY!!! Harrisburg holds it’s 8th annual WOOFSTOCK along Riverfront Park on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Over 200 vendors are expected with doggie contests, lots of food and music. Pets will be available for adoption. There is no cover fee but $1.00 donation would be appreciated by our woof friends. For […]
Simba’s Favorite Activity
One of Simba’s favorite activity is riding in the car. When she sees that I take my keys along she gets all excited. She runs to the car, whimpering and jumping up and down. Sometimes I just let her in and drive her around the block. She’s always happy with that. She’s a great passenger. […]
German Shorthaired Pointers Gut Instincts
Simba has always followed her gut instincts. I have always been puzzled at how she likes some people but not others. I don’t see a pattern at all. It’s like she gets this vibe from someone and acts on it. When she was young she didn’t like men too much. She was almost afraid […]
Simba Loves to Play
Simba is very active and just loves to play. She is constantly seeking attention. I she feels I have been ignoring her too long, even though I am constantly talking to her, she will let out this really loud bark. She sits real tall, stares at me without blinking and just let out a bark. […]
Simba’s Sensitive Stomach
Simba has a very sensitive stomach. One of the things that destroys her digestion is raw hide. Although she loves raw hide, it does not like her. It tends to constipate her which ends up in severe hemorrhoids. I found a doggy health food store this weekend in Hagerstown, MD. I asked the woman working […]
Simba’s Allergies
Simba’s allergies first showed up when she was seven months old as puppy acne. It tends to show up in the beginning of spring on her chin and snout. I trained her at a young age not to scratch because she would open up the skin of each bump with her nails and they would […]
German Shorthaired Pointers and IBS
Simba has a sensitive stomach. I always know when she has experienced a stressful event because she will either vomit or have loose bowels. She suffers from constipation and hemorrhoids since she was a puppy. German Shorthaired Pointers are very intuitive she can sense how I’m feeling and what my emotions are. The poor dog […]
