Toodles the Shih Tzu

The big news of the day is Wiley Coyote. Roadrunner (praire chicken dinner) doesn't suit anymore. Seems the wild coyotes prefer Mexican food. Chihuahua appetizers seem to be the plat du jour. Rumors are rampant about Wiley and friends attacking small dogs and (horrors) munching them in front of their owners out for a potty walk.

Toodles got a new blue bandana from Sheplers. He is not too impressed and has slipped out of it twice.  Pix tomorrow.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Very busy last night. Barking at the dinner guests - Then wagging tail to get pets. Such is the life of  a ferocious guard dog. Two different quiches, green salad and Pino Grigio. Peach and blueberry pie and chocolate cake for dessert. The quiches included a spinach, mushroom and bacon; and a Priscuitto, Shiitake and Leek (sort of a 'fusion' food thing). Worked out really well, although the guests may have not been as enthusiastic as I was about the dinner. Oh well! Recipes on request.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Today is a great day! Mom and dad went out last nite and (TaDah) I got a doggy bag, (TaDah again). Would you believe baby back ribs. Do I have to do another TaDah? Got the yummy sauce all over my face whiskers - Mom wasn't happy and wanted me wiped down with a napkin. I was saving the whisker lickins for dessert.

As you can see, I put on my cowboy bandana so I could enjoy the treat in sort of an authentic way. Oh, by the way, yes, I have a blue eye and a brown eye. Makes me sexy for the ladies. Ya think? Creeps out a few people I meet on my walks.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Not too busy today. Barked at a lady walker. (Only barks at the pretty ladies . . . Hmmm). We sat outside and smoked one of our cigars and planned out a tool cart that will double as an extension table for the table saw. Look forward to start the actual building. Posted the Silver service on EBay. Not sure what response the ad will get.

Planted tomatoes and eggplant along with some nasturtiums. Pix to come. Restuccoing part of the back wall near the ground. Seems that a back yard flood last year had lifted the stucco. Will take a few days to get it all done.

The groomer lady not only put a couple of nicks in Toodles' bod, but he also has a cut that is weeping blood just below his left eye. Groomer is history on that note. We are watching the Red Sox/Rays game and chilling out this afternoon. Out for prime rib tonight.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Finally, the truth comes out! Toodles was out on the back patio enjoying the walkers, with and without canine companions. And I with my coffee had settled down for a long paper's crossword. While we were outside someone (no names are mentioned) peed on the middle of the bed. The only one in the bedroom was Mrs Katz the cat . . . No need for Sherlock here. Someone peed on the floor couple of days ago and Toodles was blamed for the indescrete act. But, now there is another possible candidate for this. Yessss.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

busted out of the cage yesterday and had an 'accident'. Cleaned up and all is well. Took a three poop walk this morning. Don't know if I have to save a wine cork . . . The cat seems to be an issue. He is preventing the cat from getting to her food and potty box. Nothing overt. Just plunks himself down generally in the path from the bedroom to the cat box. He waits for her. If she just walks by him, all is OK. But, if she decides to run then it is a game afoot. No idea how to change the behavior. More to come.

Toodles the shih tzu

We discovered birds this morning during our walk. Boy do they look like fun toys. The birds had a different view of matters. Also we discovered the cat. New game - sit about three feet apart and have a stare down contest. Still with the cough that we are treating with hydrogen peroxide and honey. More later.

Toodles the shih tzu

The kennel cough drama continues. I have made a decision to try the hydrogen peroxide and honey treatment for the cough. The antibiotics really haven't worked to get rid of the problem so am trying the more homeopathic route. (Few drops of Hydrogen Peroxide in water bowl, tsp of honey on his tongue - he likes it.)

Toodles the shih tzu

Eating, pooping, peeing and watching Animal Planet - what a life. Still have a little kennel cough. Going to the vet on Thursday morning to address that issue. Friend came by and Toodles wanted to go for a ride in her car. Hmm - no loyalty, I guess. Note on vet visit. If given a good bill of health its going to be a bath and pedicure and puppy cut. Mainly a bath. smells like a dog, would you believe! More pix coming soon.

Toodles the shih tzu

We made it through the night inside the cage. Didn't break it open far enough to get out. Still with some kennel cough. No one out to say hello to this morning. Or to watch Toodles poop. (such a great whatever). Ate a nice bit of dinner last night, so maybe the health probs are behind us. We'll see. Pix tomorrow of walkies, etc.

shih tzu dog

Toodles is busy meeting the neighbors during his morning walks. The topiary poodle wasn't around so he got some pets and 'cute dog'. He really doesn't like the food - any of it. I suspect that again I will have to go to the store and find another brand that he will eat.

We ended up cleaning his backside this morning. Along with giving him a hair clip in the nether region. Seems he retains some of the stuff he expels. The scissor job should help. Still fighting the kennel cough but it seems to be getting better. He and the cat are getting within 6 feet or so apart. Cat still growls. Toodles cocks his head to one side as if to say, "what's the big deal?"