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Make a List of Your Dog’s Words!

Have you ever made a list of your dog's vocabulary – all the words that evoke a response?

Sit! Fetch! Down! Leave it! These are the type of words, commands really, that many people would think of when asked about the words dogs understand. But, those of us who live with dogs soon realize that they learn many words we never intended to teach. Each day, we discover a new word that our nine-month-old Poppy suddenly understands. (That's her in the photo playing with her lizzard Iggy.)

An Informal Survey

Have you ever found yourself spelling B-A-T-H because your furry friend will hide under the bed if you say it? For Molly, a Boxer and Jake, a Westie from Winthrop, spelling C-A-R is not quite enough because they recognize the “C” means car to them as their person begins to spell it. Sophie, a German Shepherd from the Back Bay, loves to R-I-D-E too. And, for her family T-R-E-A-T requires spelling.

Other Sunday dogs know other words:

Sunday Dog, Odis “Loves Everyone!” and his favorite word is present.

For Sunday Dog Jackson, Life Is Best with a Stick and you can guess what word alerts him to fun.

Fun Project

Creating a record of your dog’s vocabulary can be a fun family project. It can demonstrate the various relationships that exist with the animal. Who has worked on training, taught tricks, provided the food and care? All of these seem to come out with the words we use to communicate.

What's your dog's favorite word?

What word surprised you when you figured out your dog knew what it meant?

What words do you have to spell?

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Poppy says, “I Prefer a Onesie to a Cone!”

Miss Poppy is making another "Sunday Dog" appearance to protest cones on dogs. She was so offended by the nice, soft Comfy Cone we bought for her post-spay recovery period that we had to find a different solution to keep her from licking her incision.

We have long been fans of t-shirts on dogs. We've used them to protect rescue dogs with skin problems and as an easy-to-wash cover to keep our little, white dogs clean on messy days. We had t-shirts for Poppy but they only covered the incision if she didn't squirm around too much. Our solution was an infant's onesie!

We measured Poppy around her girth and from neck to tail and brought a tape measure to a discount store and measured the onesies. We learned that a 12-month onesie would fit our little pup. We picked one with no seams on the belly and extra snaps on the neckline to make it easy to get on and off.

She wore this while inside and we switched to a t-shirt to protect the incision from dirt and wet when she went outside.

The bonus was since this was right around Halloween, we convinced her that it was really a Froggie costume!

Update 11.12.16: This onesie came out of storage to have a second success story. Miss Skye (featured in our "We Finally Met the Famous Westie Puppy Skye!" post) has had her big girl operation and was not totally thrilled with her cone. Maybe it runs in the Westie family! We passed on the onesie and her guardian sent us this photo and said, "The onesie is genius! She is so much happier even though she was managing the cone."

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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November 4, 2012
Poppy says, “I Prefer a Onesie to a Cone!”

Miss Poppy is making another "Sunday Dog" appearance to protest cones on dogs. She was so offended by the nice, soft Comfy Cone we bought for her post-spay recovery period that we had to find a different solution to keep her from licking her incision.

We have long been fans of t-shirts on dogs. We've used them to protect rescue dogs with skin problems and as an easy-to-wash cover to keep our little, white dogs clean on messy days. We had t-shirts for Poppy but they only covered the incision if she didn't squirm around too much. Our solution was an infant's onesie!

We measured Poppy around her girth and from neck to tail and brought a tape measure to a discount store and measured the onesies. We learned that a 12-month onesie would fit our little pup. We picked one with no seams on the belly and extra snaps on the neckline to make it easy to get on and off.

She wore this while inside and we switched to a t-shirt to protect the incision from dirt and wet when she went outside.

The bonus was since this was right around Halloween, we convinced her that it was really a Froggie costume!

Update 11.12.16: This onesie came out of storage to have a second success story. Miss Skye (featured in our "We Finally Met the Famous Westie Puppy Skye!" post) has had her big girl operation and was not totally thrilled with her cone. Maybe it runs in the Westie family! We passed on the onesie and her guardian sent us this photo and said, "The onesie is genius! She is so much happier even though she was managing the cone."

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

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 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.

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November 4, 2012
Poppy says, “I Prefer a Onesie to a Cone!”

Miss Poppy is making another "Sunday Dog" appearance to protest cones on dogs. She was so offended by the nice, soft Comfy Cone we bought for her post-spay recovery period that we had to find a different solution to keep her from licking her incision.

We have long been fans of t-shirts on dogs. We've used them to protect rescue dogs with skin problems and as an easy-to-wash cover to keep our little, white dogs clean on messy days. We had t-shirts for Poppy but they only covered the incision if she didn't squirm around too much. Our solution was an infant's onesie!

We measured Poppy around her girth and from neck to tail and brought a tape measure to a discount store and measured the onesies. We learned that a 12-month onesie would fit our little pup. We picked one with no seams on the belly and extra snaps on the neckline to make it easy to get on and off.

She wore this while inside and we switched to a t-shirt to protect the incision from dirt and wet when she went outside.

The bonus was since this was right around Halloween, we convinced her that it was really a Froggie costume!

Update 11.12.16: This onesie came out of storage to have a second success story. Miss Skye (featured in our "We Finally Met the Famous Westie Puppy Skye!" post) has had her big girl operation and was not totally thrilled with her cone. Maybe it runs in the Westie family! We passed on the onesie and her guardian sent us this photo and said, "The onesie is genius! She is so much happier even though she was managing the cone."

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

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 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.

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November 4, 2012
“Norman” Aces Sunday Dog Audition!
Say hello to Norman, Boston’s newest canine star!

Ever since we made Poppy Director of Casting for our Sunday Dog feature, she’s always come through with the most dazzling talent. Norman aced his audition with a strong showing in agility – which means he can give Poppy a real workout!
Click on any thumbnail above to open that image in this space.

Of course, when puppies wear themselves out playing, it means they often sleep better and longer at home (just saying).

At seven months of age, Norman told us that he has a thing for balls – Tennis Balls! Although this active Westie also is attracted to squeaky toys, they have a very short lifespan in his care (if you ever need to a “squeaker-ectomy,” Norman’s your guy).

Norman really enjoys a good Kong toy stuffed with something special. Not an adventurous eater, this inquisitive little character will play with a carrot for 20-minutes before he figures out it’s food. Maybe parents really do have something when they tell their kids, “Eating carrots will help your eyesight” – just look at the sparkle in those eyes!

No wonder Norman aced his audition!

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

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Details:
Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Ed & Penny 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.

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October 14, 2012
“Norman” Aces Sunday Dog Audition!
Say hello to Norman, Boston’s newest canine star!

Ever since we made Poppy Director of Casting for our Sunday Dog feature, she’s always come through with the most dazzling talent. Norman aced his audition with a strong showing in agility – which means he can give Poppy a real workout!
Click on any thumbnail above to open that image in this space.

Of course, when puppies wear themselves out playing, it means they often sleep better and longer at home (just saying).

At seven months of age, Norman told us that he has a thing for balls – Tennis Balls! Although this active Westie also is attracted to squeaky toys, they have a very short lifespan in his care (if you ever need to a “squeaker-ectomy,” Norman’s your guy).

Norman really enjoys a good Kong toy stuffed with something special. Not an adventurous eater, this inquisitive little character will play with a carrot for 20-minutes before he figures out it’s food. Maybe parents really do have something when they tell their kids, “Eating carrots will help your eyesight” – just look at the sparkle in those eyes!

No wonder Norman aced his audition!

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

Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here. It doesn't cost you anymore but they put a few coins in our tip jar. Click here for a full Amazon shop of pet supplies online.

Details:
Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Ed & Penny 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.

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Sunday Dog, "Affy" Has Great Scottish Genes!
October 14, 2012
“Norman” Aces Sunday Dog Audition!
Say hello to Norman, Boston’s newest canine star!

Ever since we made Poppy Director of Casting for our Sunday Dog feature, she’s always come through with the most dazzling talent. Norman aced his audition with a strong showing in agility – which means he can give Poppy a real workout!
Click on any thumbnail above to open that image in this space.

Of course, when puppies wear themselves out playing, it means they often sleep better and longer at home (just saying).

At seven months of age, Norman told us that he has a thing for balls – Tennis Balls! Although this active Westie also is attracted to squeaky toys, they have a very short lifespan in his care (if you ever need to a “squeaker-ectomy,” Norman’s your guy).

Norman really enjoys a good Kong toy stuffed with something special. Not an adventurous eater, this inquisitive little character will play with a carrot for 20-minutes before he figures out it’s food. Maybe parents really do have something when they tell their kids, “Eating carrots will help your eyesight” – just look at the sparkle in those eyes!

No wonder Norman aced his audition!

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

Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here. It doesn't cost you anymore but they put a few coins in our tip jar. Click here for a full Amazon shop of pet supplies online.

Details:
Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Ed & Penny 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.

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October 14, 2012
Poppy at Wollaston Beach

Our own pup Poppy is here to tell all her dog friends that it's time to go to the beach.

She was only allowed to enjoy the view from the seawall on her first visit. But, we'll be returning after October 1st to get her paws in the sand.

Check your favortie Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beach to see if the signs say your family, including your dog, is allowed to enjoy the beach after October 1st.

I would say to check online, but I wasn't able to find the information there. DCR seems to be unaware that many families in Massachusetts choose to plan their recreational activites around dogs.

This was as close as our little girl could get to the sand.

On the other end of the welome spectrum is the group, The Trustees of Reservations who have established a Green Dog program and who have "dog walking" as an activity you can choose when you go to their website.

They change to wording about dogs to a positive note. For example, "…dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 30 through our Green Dogs program."

Members of the organization can recieve a Green Dog permit for free. For others there is a $3 per dog per day option. Here's how you can become a member and support this welcoming attitude and acceptance of families that include dogs.

After her visit to the salt air, Duchess Poppy was one tired pup. (And we all know that a tired pup is a good pup.) So, Poppy recommends that you take your pup someplace exciting to work off some of that canine energy in a healthy way.

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Halibut Point State Park – Another Trustrees of the Reservation property

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Zak Designs Ice Cream Container for bringing Poppy's raw food with us on adventures!

Washable Bedpads for protecting surfaces. (Like Zipcar seats)

Four Paws Wee Wee Housebreaking Pads 150/Pkg

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 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.

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September 23, 2012
Poppy at Wollaston Beach

Our own pup Poppy is here to tell all her dog friends that it's time to go to the beach.

She was only allowed to enjoy the view from the seawall on her first visit. But, we'll be returning after October 1st to get her paws in the sand.

Check your favortie Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beach to see if the signs say your family, including your dog, is allowed to enjoy the beach after October 1st.

I would say to check online, but I wasn't able to find the information there. DCR seems to be unaware that many families in Massachusetts choose to plan their recreational activites around dogs.

This was as close as our little girl could get to the sand.

On the other end of the welome spectrum is the group, The Trustees of Reservations who have established a Green Dog program and who have "dog walking" as an activity you can choose when you go to their website.

They change to wording about dogs to a positive note. For example, "…dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 30 through our Green Dogs program."

Members of the organization can recieve a Green Dog permit for free. For others there is a $3 per dog per day option. Here's how you can become a member and support this welcoming attitude and acceptance of families that include dogs.

After her visit to the salt air, Duchess Poppy was one tired pup. (And we all know that a tired pup is a good pup.) So, Poppy recommends that you take your pup someplace exciting to work off some of that canine energy in a healthy way.

Related Post:

Halibut Point State Park – Another Trustrees of the Reservation property

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

Here are the products we use to make our life with Poppy more fun and less work.

Zak Designs Ice Cream Container for bringing Poppy's raw food with us on adventures!

Washable Bedpads for protecting surfaces. (Like Zipcar seats)

Four Paws Wee Wee Housebreaking Pads 150/Pkg

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 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.

Related articles

Do coyotes eat fried clams?

Say Hello to Poppy, Our New VP of Security & Morale!

Poppy Says, "Thank You!"

Sunday Dog, "Sandy" Loves Boston!

Sunday Dog, Rocky Is Show-Dog-Cute!

September 23, 2012
Poppy at Wollaston Beach

Our own pup Poppy is here to tell all her dog friends that it's time to go to the beach.

She was only allowed to enjoy the view from the seawall on her first visit. But, we'll be returning after October 1st to get her paws in the sand.

Check your favortie Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beach to see if the signs say your family, including your dog, is allowed to enjoy the beach after October 1st.

I would say to check online, but I wasn't able to find the information there. DCR seems to be unaware that many families in Massachusetts choose to plan their recreational activites around dogs.

This was as close as our little girl could get to the sand.

On the other end of the welome spectrum is the group, The Trustees of Reservations who have established a Green Dog program and who have "dog walking" as an activity you can choose when you go to their website.

They change to wording about dogs to a positive note. For example, "…dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 30 through our Green Dogs program."

Members of the organization can recieve a Green Dog permit for free. For others there is a $3 per dog per day option. Here's how you can become a member and support this welcoming attitude and acceptance of families that include dogs.

After her visit to the salt air, Duchess Poppy was one tired pup. (And we all know that a tired pup is a good pup.) So, Poppy recommends that you take your pup someplace exciting to work off some of that canine energy in a healthy way.

Related Post:

Halibut Point State Park – Another Trustrees of the Reservation property

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

Here are the products we use to make our life with Poppy more fun and less work.

Zak Designs Ice Cream Container for bringing Poppy's raw food with us on adventures!

Washable Bedpads for protecting surfaces. (Like Zipcar seats)

Four Paws Wee Wee Housebreaking Pads 150/Pkg

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 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.

Related articles

Do coyotes eat fried clams?

Say Hello to Poppy, Our New VP of Security & Morale!

Poppy Says, "Thank You!"

Sunday Dog, "Sandy" Loves Boston!

Sunday Dog, Rocky Is Show-Dog-Cute!

September 23, 2012