Dog Heart n Soul: Christmas is Coming.

 It is the Warm Winter that comes to embrace the family once again. Remember for this year's to embrace your baby with warmth and tenderness. Just as PT Baby awaits Christmas, blanket him with the wonderful felt blanket of his choice or maybe a comforter as long as he sense the touch of Christmas. For PT Baby, he knows  that Christmas is round the corner as he will naturally lift his little paws to put on the wollen socks and jingle bell until all are attached. So let this year be renewed with the same warmth again with that gift your baby is waiting. Merry Christmas....PT Baby.

Dog Travel: Into the Next Millenium to Outer Space

PT Baby has in the past months looking straight out and up the window, as if anticipating a visit from outer space. So when I dress him up and talk tale of outer space to him, he becomes himself again, chirpy and friendly.

This leads me to suspect that he yearns or can locate something or someone from outer space. Berzerk this may sound, yet I am preparing Pt Baby for the future where he is to travel outer space.

Enrolling him into an outer space program is at present the tantamount of my concern for him. When the time comes, the excitement of seeing his excitement simply motivates me to search for a space program for the whole family, to beam us up to a visit out of this world.

Dog Heart n Soul: On Family Wall Portrait

Remember to showcase on the Family Wall Portrait, all your family members and let your baby, PT Baby for me be recognize in and around the family. With this attitude, all members and visitors to your house will automatically treat PT Baby well, because all have the heart and mentality of PT Baby inclusive in the family. He will be most joyful as he will be treated well at best and this is what you must do for your dear child, have him announced to be part of the family.

Dog Heart n Soul: Frequent Joyrides

The thrills of wind excite and rejuvenate our canine friends because like running, the natural active mechanism in them starts to pump up the adrenaline in their bodies. This keep them active and happy, which prolongs their lives and fill them with great joy.


As part of taking care of their mind, body and will, this activity must be frequently provided to give them the sense of travel, speed, and movement that enhances their well-being and attune their acute senses of spatial feel and pro-activity that spurs up their live.


Having dispense the much potential energy stored up, dear PT Baby will be satisfied to retire soundly after a nutritious meal at the end. Do remember to control the size of the window opening to prevent any accident.

Dog Don'ts: NOs NOs to Observe

There certain precautions one must take a great deal to observe. The reason being so is that once the immaculate well- being at present is upset, we will sicken our dear friends and ourselves very much.


All these may sound trivial because they are part and parcel of live, yet reinstating such words of caution continues the tradition of taking good care of our dear canine friends and proliferate to new owners the golden rule for care of pets.


The first thing to highlight is that do not let it be a start and discontinue the habit of having your precious near the dustbin. This is poisonous and be aware that you do this because our pawed pets will charge to sniff them. Do think ahead of the situation for precious' sake.


Next, do not let caffeine containing food be even near your friend, as they will have serious problems with their digestive system and be in dire straits. So take good care of these two easy to follow precautions and stay well like PT Baby.

Grooming; Shampoo for Mid to Long Coat

After that run and fun under the sun, it is time to clean PT baby from the sweltering melt and heat and remove all those filth that breeds bacteria. Knowing your pet dog's skin condition and type of coat he has on him are important. Typically, for a mid to long coat pet dog requires a conditioner on top of a shampoo. Remember to have his ears' tunnel free from water, with ear drops and wipes applied after bath. And if his coat get knotty often, a de-tangler spray will round up the full service. 

Do towel dry the dear baby and put him after a cool dryer if his skin type is not dry or sensitive, otherwise air him naturally thereafter. When thoroughly dry, do use a suitable brush to comb him handsomely, ready for another bout and run, fun and sun.

Dog Heart And Soul: Create A Niche

PT Baby and pet dog friends have their niches all over the house and as a responsible owner , I sought to build with care and concern these niches in the family to include and cuddle him with our family love. Pt Baby has a favorite niche of felt sleep mat and cotton bolster with the bone imprint he is fond of. He move around it, chews it, cuddle it and rest on it affectionately as he usually does. 

At the end, he looks and feels good and has his status as a family member this royalty should assumed.

Dog Heart And Soul: Dream Skate

Ever wonder what is PT Baby  favorite travel? It is on his skate and I do all the pushing and pulling. He goes hysterical when the skates is put in his sight. Yet once you put him on his skate board, he will hoard over this acquired possession and in his usual happy face he will wag his tail and try to paddle the skate board. 

If you happen to give a push, he will, in his best manner lick you with his heart and soul. The night will be round.

Heart and Soul: Birthday Celebration Body, Mind and Spirit

It is PT Baby's Birthday! Rooff! Rooff! And We as the owners love to celebrate with him. His joy is radiant when he knows We rejoice with him. He expects sincere joy, true companionship and the food he wants on this day. And so he has on this day what he ask for though not at first time: Sincere joy from his family, true companionship from his owners and though not at first time his favorite food: Dog formulated Cake and Tidbits.

Happy Birthday and May Your Joy Be Long, PT Baaby!!!

Grooming for Fleas to Flee

Oh no... Dear PT has been scratching and I reckon he has fleas on him. So fortunate that I have a one-time remedy; Spray fortnightly Frontline from USA. It is safe use on little PT, since containing Fipronil, ticks and fleas are history.


Yet since fleas are stubborn, another way to constantly fight these pests on our pets, use a special flea collar containing Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). Do check out the expiry date to avoid another hazard and make sure to ask for a non potent collar to keep PT safe. So rid the fleas now and leave PT feeling relieve and happy.


Double up as a dirt remover, flea combs dipped in rubbing alcohol will have the fleas and feces off PT's fur, keeping him smiling ear to ear. Be sure that PT is not allergic to the rubbing alcohol though.

Grooming Your Dog ...Why ?

Grooming our pet dogs from their point of view keeps them healthy and neat physically and in character. Do you like to get near a groomed dog or a gloomed dog? Well, invest in grooming them and keep them nice to be with and presentable to their spouses and friends.


As for our dear pawed friends, after all their vigorous scuffles under the sun, among the bushes or on the sands, they would like to be clean and snugly rest on their favorite habitats. Regular and proper grooming will satisfy them and a sheer delight for us owners to know them joyful.


Needless to say, how well I groom my dog reflects my degree of care and love for my pet dependent. Their joy reflects mine and I want to be proud of my dog and so of myself...all the time.


So I always tell myself, be responsible their looks depends on me always.

Grooming; Shedding Dealt With..Woof

As part of their gifted nature, our dear friends are made to shed to replace with newer ones as a regulatory routine of keeping that hide. Definitely, these light weight furs and hair will cluster on the surrounding furniture and floors that can be a great health hazard if not catered to.


Apart from maintaining these affected areas by direct cleaning, grooming by brushing our dear friends daily will greatly reduce these mess on the furniture and keep our friend having a tidy and head turning hide that shines.

Habits: Hey PT..Why do you BARK ?

PT barks for a few reasons: When he sense another canine around; when children noises are heard; when the thunder roars; when he wants his tidbits; when some unwelcome characters get too near; when he informs of his nature's call; when foreign creatures crawls on the wall, when he wants to chase for his toy out of reach; when he is hungry; all in all he barks when anxious, concern, frightened, irritated, angry and ask of your attention.


To reduce the bark especially in a dense neighborhood, I remove the source when within reach, or bring PT away from the source immediately or cater to him for attention. These ways are the solution to his barking and keep him in the neighborhood's acceptable noise level.

Grooming..When to Begin?

Sometimes we just cannot bear to execute actions that are uncomfortable to our dear ones. Yet in the first place, we embark on them because of the goodness they have on our dear dogs. Grooming can be started from a tender age. Like babies, just spend time with them to get accustom to the brushing and longer than usual holding of the paws. 

Be gentle and keep your anger and negatives away. Your patience is your garment to embrace this healthy habit with your pet and many will turn to cooperate and seemingly understanding to your tender care and concern for them. Loving them is the key.

Food: Feeding Puppy PT

I remember PT was frail when he first become a pup and needed bottle feeding. I remember that the nipple on the bottle needs to have  a big enough hole for him to suck less strenuously.


Regarding the posture of feeding him, I hard-wired in my head to never feed him on his back. With my hand beneath him, in a posture where he would be if he feeds from his mummy. An upright position of him at a 30 degree feeding on formulated milk just for Pt dear.

Dog Habits: Begging PT to Stop Begging

Won't you find PT pleading eyes just enough reason to give him your piece of chicken even after his regular bowl of nutritious premium dog food? He will not stop if you start feeding him and if it does not show on his physique, do not risk till he starts to moan.


So feed him regularly the healthy dog food he accepts. 'Cos his digestive system is different from humans, feeding him what we eat like fried meat or sweets is likely to end him up in tummy problems, so keep him happy by having him close to the family dinner place so that he will not be left out and refuse him food on your plate.


If the choice is to feed him after mealtimes or rewarding tidbits, try adding to his usual meal tidbits at mealtimes and offer him outside mealtimes cooked vegetables or soft food like carrots, rice and low fat, unsalted cheese.
This will keep him healthy in body and attitude to manage his begging.

Grooming and Food: Feeding Clean , Well Postured and Healthy

Can I have my dear friend adorned with his macho beard yet not have the food stuck or staining it after meals?


If this is the constant question that keep harassing your mind, know that you have identified the problem that kept your pet friend from a well groom image as hygiene and cleanliness are undermined by poor dining etiquette.


Like us, we can have a napkin when we dine, for our four legged friends, a wollen band wrapped from head in will serve the solution for a hygienic, tidy and enjoyable meal.


Also keep the dish clean at all times with change of water per hour and in at least two separate dishes; one for food and water in another. To ease their neck strain and extra air in the stomach, elevate their dish to a height that keep their back and neck in a same straight line and make sure the dishes are stable.

Food : For The Royalty

PT is a special family member who has accustomed and strive to be part of the family, even in dining.


His likes encompasses food mainly high quality canned food, dried food and specially prepared healthy family food. This may seems to be quite an array of food, yet he is selective for premium food only.


The make must be from expensive natural sources and prepared with love. His sense of scent and six sense of detecting human emotions sets him high on the pedestal of precious canine, so witty and full of heart.


Unlike others, where semi moist food is a favorite, he resents the high content of preservatives present. He is such a royalty really..my sweet baby.

Food: Feeding Equipment

Go for the best bowls to feed PT. There are metal or plastic bowls with nonslip materials to avoid the dish to be tipped over. Avoid ceramic that contains lead for this will harm PT.


If ever eating on time and regularly poses a problem, do invest in automated feeding system that changes the content and follow programmable feeding schedules where ever you are. Just make sure the souces are replenished from the stock feed.