Category: Boston Dogs

  • Is Your Sunday Dog a Snow Lover?

    Does your canine companion drool at the thought of a walk in the snow? Or do the four-paw brakes go on when the door opens onto a scene wet with wintry white?

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    Our 10-month-old puppy, Poppy loves playing "Queen of the Snowbank!" You can see the smile on her funny little face in this photo.

    But, some of her neighbors are not fond of wet or snow.

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    For example, our pal Smudge loves to Pose but not on wet days. Then, he will do his business in record time and try to get back inside. He thinks kids like Poppy, who like being out in it, are a bit looney tunes.

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    Elvis Lives Next Door, and that's where he prefers to stay on snowy days. He doesn't like wet. He's not even into cold and declines to go out and play in the wet with Poppy.

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    What do the dogs in your life think of snow? What do they do that makes you laugh when confronted with a few inches of the white stuff? In her first year, Poppy has become a champion "snow hopper" and that makes all three of us smile.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Is Your Sunday Dog a Snow Lover?

    Does your canine companion drool at the thought of a walk in the snow? Or do the four-paw brakes go on when the door opens onto a scene wet with wintry white?

    CHE_1800 - Version 32013-02-13-poppy-snowgirl-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Our 10-month-old puppy, Poppy loves playing "Queen of the Snowbank!" You can see the smile on her funny little face in this photo.

    But, some of her neighbors are not fond of wet or snow.

    6a00e54fc42bb888340147e2ffd8ec970b-800wi

    For example, our pal Smudge loves to Pose but not on wet days. Then, he will do his business in record time and try to get back inside. He thinks kids like Poppy, who like being out in it, are a bit looney tunes.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834014e8629da4a970d-400wi

    Elvis Lives Next Door, and that's where he prefers to stay on snowy days. He doesn't like wet. He's not even into cold and declines to go out and play in the wet with Poppy.

    CHE_2590 - Version 22013-03-09-poppy-snow-hopper-westie-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    What do the dogs in your life think of snow? What do they do that makes you laugh when confronted with a few inches of the white stuff? In her first year, Poppy has become a champion "snow hopper" and that makes all three of us smile.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Is Your Sunday Dog a Snow Lover?

    Does your canine companion drool at the thought of a walk in the snow? Or do the four-paw brakes go on when the door opens onto a scene wet with wintry white?

    CHE_1800 - Version 32013-02-13-poppy-snowgirl-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Our 10-month-old puppy, Poppy loves playing "Queen of the Snowbank!" You can see the smile on her funny little face in this photo.

    But, some of her neighbors are not fond of wet or snow.

    6a00e54fc42bb888340147e2ffd8ec970b-800wi

    For example, our pal Smudge loves to Pose but not on wet days. Then, he will do his business in record time and try to get back inside. He thinks kids like Poppy, who like being out in it, are a bit looney tunes.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834014e8629da4a970d-400wi

    Elvis Lives Next Door, and that's where he prefers to stay on snowy days. He doesn't like wet. He's not even into cold and declines to go out and play in the wet with Poppy.

    CHE_2590 - Version 22013-03-09-poppy-snow-hopper-westie-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    What do the dogs in your life think of snow? What do they do that makes you laugh when confronted with a few inches of the white stuff? In her first year, Poppy has become a champion "snow hopper" and that makes all three of us smile.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Snowy Comm Ave Walk (Photos)

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    I was having second thoughts about a snowy Commonwealth Avenue walk with my furry 10-month-old terrier, but she convinced me that it’d be fun! Poppy explained the basics …

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    Find a big pile of snow …
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    Eat as much as possible …
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    Shake off the excess!

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    There are always other dogs to see along the way.

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    And, if you time it right, there are shovelers to clear the way!

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    Lots of people stay home on a day like this, so we’ll have the place to ourselves.

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    But, you always have to be on the lookout for scary snow plows!

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    They’re everywhere!
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    We’ll enjoy watching people wearing funny hats!

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    And, when we get tired we can sit and watch the snow pile up.

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    Thanks, Poppy. You sure know how to enjoy a snow storm!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

     

  • Snowy Comm Ave Walk (Photos)

     IMG_1143 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was having second thoughts about a snowy Commonwealth Avenue walk with my furry 10-month-old terrier, but she convinced me that it’d be fun! Poppy explained the basics …

    IMG_1137 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Find a big pile of snow …
    IMG_1130 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino
    Eat as much as possible …
    IMG_1135 - Version 32013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Shake off the excess!

    IMG_1120 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There are always other dogs to see along the way.

    IMG_1118 - Version 32013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, if you time it right, there are shovelers to clear the way!

    IMG_1140 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Lots of people stay home on a day like this, so we’ll have the place to ourselves.

    IMG_1152 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But, you always have to be on the lookout for scary snow plows!

    IMG_1149 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino (2)

    They’re everywhere!
    IMG_1157 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We’ll enjoy watching people wearing funny hats!

    IMG_1132 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, when we get tired we can sit and watch the snow pile up.

    IMG_1156 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Thanks, Poppy. You sure know how to enjoy a snow storm!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

     

  • Snowy Comm Ave Walk (Photos)

     IMG_1143 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was having second thoughts about a snowy Commonwealth Avenue walk with my furry 10-month-old terrier, but she convinced me that it’d be fun! Poppy explained the basics …

    IMG_1137 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Find a big pile of snow …
    IMG_1130 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino
    Eat as much as possible …
    IMG_1135 - Version 32013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Shake off the excess!

    IMG_1120 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There are always other dogs to see along the way.

    IMG_1118 - Version 32013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, if you time it right, there are shovelers to clear the way!

    IMG_1140 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Lots of people stay home on a day like this, so we’ll have the place to ourselves.

    IMG_1152 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But, you always have to be on the lookout for scary snow plows!

    IMG_1149 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino (2)

    They’re everywhere!
    IMG_1157 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We’ll enjoy watching people wearing funny hats!

    IMG_1132 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-poppy-westie-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And, when we get tired we can sit and watch the snow pile up.

    IMG_1156 - Version 22013-03-08-snow-scenes-boston-plow-commonwealth-avenue- © 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Thanks, Poppy. You sure know how to enjoy a snow storm!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

     

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

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    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

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    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

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    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

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    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

    DSC_2292 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

    CHE_2270 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

    DSC_2304 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

    DSC_2308 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

    DSC_2292 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

    CHE_2270 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

    DSC_2304 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

    DSC_2308 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Spread the Word on The Yellow Dog Project & DINOS!

    We recently learned about The Yellow Dog Project thanks to our friend David Ziegler. (Thanks David!) This is an attempt to give an easy to recognize signal that a particular dog needs a bit of space.

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    The project asks that those of us who have a dog who needs a bit of space for whatever reason (health issues, training, rehab, behavior) put a yellow ribbon or marker on our leash. Then, those of us who see this signal can keep ourselves and our dogs away. 

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    A second group with the same goal and some good resources on their website is DINOS or Dogs In Need Of Space.

    Even dogs you know well may occasionally need a bit of space and can't play with your pup. They may have a GI upset that is going around the neighborhood and a considerate guardian who doesn't want to spread it to your dog. They may have an injury that means they can only have a quiet walk and have to avoid the movement and excitement of greeting pals. The may be out as a part of a training exercise and should not be distracted.

    We used to walk with a dog that was perfectly happy strolling with her usual pack but would turn growly and fierce if a strange dog approached. You can imagine how we all reacted every time a dog, often off-leash, came bounding our way with a guardian trailing behind yelling, "He's friendly!" Yes, your dog may be friendly, but the one on a leash may not be. One more reason why no dog should be off-leash outside of dog recreation spaces. 

    Spread the word to your dog loving friends. Ask your veterinarian, groomer, pet supply shop, and dog group to sign on as a supporter  of both sites and make this universal signal a reality!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Artwork: Courtesy of The Yellow Dog Project & DINOS

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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