Greatest American Dog

Last night, the skateboarding bulldog was voted off the show. The bulldog did nothing wrong. He was the best part of the show. The owner of the bulldog did not choose a good picture for the photo contest. The bulldog and his owner made us laugh. A show called "Greatest American Dog" should be more about the dog and less about the owner.

Bulldogs are funny and friendly. The picture of this bulldog was taken at Huntington Dog Beach.

Eco Lawn Seed

The Eco Lawn seed that we ordered about a week ago, from Wildflower Farms, arrived yesterday. Wildflower Farms is in Canada. So, that was pretty fast.

We fenced off half the dog yard and sprayed the grass with Roundup. We used the kind of Roundup that is safe for vegetable gardens and pets. We can only replace half of the grass at a time, because the dogs need a place to roll and play. We will spray a few more times. Then, we will cut the dead grass as short as possible. After that, all we need to do is throw the seed and water. We will keep you posted.

The Great Dane

The Great Dane is a tall dog that has a smooth muscled body. This giant breed is spirited, friendly, and powerful.

The ears of the Great Dane are sometimes cropped to make them stand up straight. Cropped ears require surgery and care of the surgical site. The results vary. The natural ears of the Great Dane hang down. Natural ears make a dog look friendlier.

Liver Brownies

Dogs and cats love liver brownies. My dogs and cats park themselves in my kitchen when they smell liver brownies cooking. Liver brownies can be made using just three ingredients. Liver, flour, and baking powder are all you need.

Start by grinding 2 containers of either chicken or beef liver in the blender. Pour the ground liver into a bowl. Add about a cup of flour and a teaspoon of baking powder. Stir the mix with a spoon until well blended. Pour the liver brownie mix into a greased brownie pan. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool and serve. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

You can adapt the liver brownie recipe to meet the needs of your pets. Some people use rice flour or whole-wheat flour. Other people add their own special ingredients, such as grated cheese or eggs. You can experiment using a little more or a little less flour. There are a lot of right ways to make liver brownies.

Liver brownies are a great treat to use when training both cats and dogs. You can use liver brownies to teach cats to sprint towards you when you call their names. Dogs can be trained to run agility courses and do all kinds of tricks when liver brownies are used as a reward. Your dogs and cats will go crazy for liver brownies.

Goldendoodle

The golden-doodle is a mixed breed dog. Golden retrievers are crossed with standard poodles to produce a large hypoallergenic dog that does not shed.

This dog's parents are a standard poodle and a golden retriever/standard poodle mix. This guy is a very large and friendly golden-doodle. He enjoys playing with other dogs in the park and outdoor concerts. This big dog is very clean and has nice manners.

Mixed Breed Dogs

This little guy is a Morkie. He is half Maltese and half Yorkie. He lives in Huntington beach and likes to go for walks downtown.

Keep Pets Safe on the 4th of July

Pets can get lost on the 4th of July when the fireworks scare them. Make sure your furry friends are wearing identification, such as tags, tattoos, or microchips.

We know of a leashed dog that went crazy when the owners took him to see the fireworks. The owners were surprised that their good dog would run away. They franticly searched for days. The dog was hiding in a garage miles away.

We know of other dogs that escaped from their homes by breaking down doors or gates. Watch and comfort your pets. Some animals go crazy on the 4th of July.

Jack the Leonberger

Leonbergers are large dogs. Jack was 30 inches at his withers and a lean 125 pounds. He earned an agility title, pulled a wagon, competed in obedience trials, and learned to track. Jack loved children, cats, and small dogs. Jack, like most Leonbergers, did not slobber.

Leonbergers are intelligent, loyal, and like the water. They have webbed feet and are excellent swimmers. Jack loved to retrieve and was a great swimming companion.

Leonbergers are nice family pets for responsible dog owners. They require training, daily exercise, regular grooming, and need to live indoors. For more information contact the Leonberger Club of America.

Ways Dogs Help in The Garden

Dogs have been helping people produce food for thousands of years. Dogs keep other animals from trampling the garden by herding them or chasing them away. Dogs are also good at getting rid of rats and other rodents.

My giant yellow dog named Tequila saw me trying to dig out an old tree. He decided to help me. He used his giant claws to dig that tree out much faster than I could have ever removed it by myself. Tequila learned to only dig at the beach or when he could help in the garden. You will have a good dog if you spend time teaching your dog.