Beyond the Dog Dish: Dogs

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100 Dog Strangers - Chill'n With Mom

Playing Puparazzi at the dog show. Just chill'n with Mom. Who can tell me what breed this is? I'm stumped! At first I thought an Irish Wolfhound but the hair seems a tad too long?
The Happy Dog's Bedtime Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,

The queen-size bed is soft and deep.

I sleep right in the center groove,

My human being can hardly move.

I've trapped her legs,

she's tucked in tight,

and here is where I pass the night.

No one disturbs me or dares intrude,

Til morning comes and I want food.

I sneak up slowly and it begins,

My nibbles on my human's chin.

she wakes up slowly and smiles and shouts, "You darling beast! Just cut it out!"

But morning's here and its time to play,

I always seem to get my way.

So thank you Lord, for giving me,

this human person that I see

The one who holds me tight

and shares her bed with me at night!

~ Unknown

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Adding to my

100 Dog Strangers Series

The Canine version of "100 Strangers".

A photographic record of all the wonderful dogs I meet in my travels.

Began in 2012 and ending... TBD.

Cannington Dog Sled Races

While much of my experience at the Cannington Dog Sled Races were positive, there were a few certain aspects of the event that I didn't enjoy.

A few people explained the red snow was bait water and a dog marking over top of it is what I saw, so I apologize for thinking it was a urinary tract infection. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit my first clue should have been the large volume of red snow there was. I was in good company though, as other spectators were just as confused and making comments such as, “eww blood” and “did a dog get hurt”. Perhaps the dog owners should clean up a bit or failing that, have a sign explaining as this would be helpful to avoid misinterpretation for those of us that are not familiar with these kind of things.

I did hear a few yelps as twice dogs were caught up in the lines briefly. They continued to run once free and appeared just fine with no problems. However I found it very unsettling to watch and hear them yelp. We all have our own tolerance for what we enjoy or not. If you read some of the comments, a few dog sled owners explain why that can happen and what is done to ensure safety.

What started out to be a fun day for me doing what I love doing most; photographing dogs, did not end that way (or even that day). In the end, my experience at the Cannington Dog Sled Race as well as the aftermath that unfolded surrounding this post, has been enough of a disappointment for me personally, that I won't be back.

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Adding this "Husky Puppy" to my

100 Dog Strangers Series

The Canine version of "100 Strangers".

A photographic record of all the wonderful dogs I meet in my travels.

Began in 2012 and ending... TBD.

Lassie?

I have yet to see one completely unspoiled star, except for the animals-like Lassie
~ Edith Head

Location: Lakeview Park, Oshawa, Ontario Breed: Collie Amazon Pick: Lassie

Lady and the Tramp

When I was a kid, I didn't get into the Disney stuff at all. It was almost too sweet for me. I liked the cynical stuff. I was a Peanuts fanatic; that's what spoke to me. But as a parent, I love the stuff. I've watched Lady and the Tramp with my son 50 times. There's just something about this stuff that touches you as a parent.
~ Robert Smigel

Location: Lakeview Park, Oshawa, Ontario Breed: American Cocker Spaniel
Amazon Pick: Lady and the Tramp

Kyle

If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
~ Alfred North Whitehead

Location: Oshawa Botanical Gardens Breed: West Highland and Shitz Shu