Monday, November 6, 2006
After about a year of wear and tear, the boys were due for a new harness. They were currently wearing hemp harnesses because they were super soft and they only got softer as they aged. However, the fabric started to tear around the circular ring in the chest and Benjamin and Henry were literally on their last threads.
I had been keeping my eyes peeled, but needless to say I had put off harness shopping until the very last minute. To me finding the “perfect” harness is a tedious process. Benjamin has super sensitive skin so he needs a harness that is super soft. We learned this lesson when he was a pup and was breaking in his first harness. The harness rubbed him so bad that he developed a small irritation on the back of his neck.
Henry does not have sensitive skin, but he requires a harness that can easily be cleaned and can hold up to the rigors of frequent washings. See, Henry loves to roll in the grass and run through sprinklers. So his harness is constantly getting wet and smelly. So we need something that is definitely machine washable for Henry.
As for Luna, well, the only requirement for her is we need a harness the little worm can’t wiggle out of.
So with all of these considerations in mind we decided on the Gooby Freedom Harness.
We liked the Freedom Harness because it has a very wide chest portion. So when the little angels tug on the leash it will at least be more comfortable for them. The mesh is soft and breathable which is a must here in sunny Florida. And the rest of the harness straps are made of a super soft ultra suede. This keeps the harness from rubbing Benny raw.
We have been using the harness for about a month now and I must admit I love it. It is not rubbing Benjamin, it has stood up well to Henry’s romps in the sprinklers and little Luna has yet to escape. We even used these harnesses at PugFest and they worked fantastic. I highly recommend them.
Monday, August 28, 2006
When the boys were just pups, we would give them cute little “pet” names. Of course, Benjamin became Baby Benny. He was called that a lot. He is still called that quite often. I will get into some of the other nicknames, but I must digress for a moment because it did cause some trouble when we were trying to teach them their names.
When we were in puppy class, the teacher told us to only use their actual names. For training purposes, they must be Benjamin & Henry. The idea was so that you could easily get their attention and they could have name recognition. To teach them their own name, we would say their name and when they made eye contact with us, they would receive a treat to reinforce that they recognized their name. Well, the teacher said that Benjamin probably wouldn’t be called “Baby Benny” for his whole life. Hmmm….he was a great dog trainer but little did he know that Baby Benny would never really “grow up.”
In any event, I would like to share with you some of the nicknames that we have for the pugs. For Benjamin, he is also Benjamino, Been Jammin’, Bean, Beanpole and Baby Bean. I’ve also come up with a little poem that I recite to Ben when he is looking particularly cute or if I see that he is about to cause trouble. It goes like this: Green Bean, Jelly Bean. Where’s my Baby Benny Bean? Benjamin knows that this is not his “proper name” but knows if he hears something about Baby Bean, it’s about him. He is a sweety.
Next up, I’ll share some of the nicknames we have for Henry, Luna and even Cupid the cat.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Gosh, I can’t believe how long it has been since I last posted. The move from MD to FL has kept me much busier than I had anticipated, but things seem to be settling down and everyone is getting back into their normal routine.
The boys are doing great and really enjoying their newly fenced yard. They have been swimming in the pool a couple times since we moved and Henry loves it! Benjamin, on the other hand, is not so fond of the pool.
Tomorrow, we are really looking forward to Pug Day at Dog Wood park in Jacksonville. It’s a long ride for us, but the boys do great in the car and love going to Dog Wood park. Look for some photos of all the new pug friends that Benjamin and Henry meet at the park coming soon!
Monday, March 21, 2005
Wow, it has been quite some time since I have updated the blog! Things have been very hectic here because we just moved from Maryland to Florida. While it was crazy getting everything packed and then making the drive with Benjamin, Henry, Cupid the cat and Lou C. the family rabbit everything went very smoothly! I am very proud of all of them for handling the transition so well.
While we have only been here for just over a week, the boys have done great adjusting to their new surroundings. So far, their favorite part of the house is the lanai and pool deck area. They love to lay out sunning themselves.
We even had a chance to go to the dog park this weekend for some much needed fun! I should have some pictures up soon!
Thursday, January 13, 2005
If you like to dress up your puggie, or should I say if your puggie likes to dress up, don’t forget that tomorrow is National Dress Up Your Pet Day.
If you dress your pug up be sure to take some pictures and add them to our pug picture gallery.
Monday, December 20, 2004
We just had a major cold front move through here in Maryland and it is now freezing cold outside. The coldest December morning we have seen in Maryland since 1989!
When we went outside this morning for the first potty rounds it was a chilly 6 degrees outside. The worst part was that it was so windy! Both the boys had their jackets on, but poor Benjamin was shivering and could not get back in the house soon enough.
Hopefully, it will warm up a little bit or the wind will at least die down. At this point, the boys can really only run out to go potty and then it is right back in the house.
All this and it is not even officially winter yet!
Friday, December 3, 2004
For all those pug lovers who enjoy dressing your pugs up make sure to dress up your puggies on National Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14, 2005).
January 14th is more than a month away so you will have plenty of time to pick out the perfect outfit for your puggie. If you do dress up your pug be sure to snap a picture and submit it to our photo gallery.
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