tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81963328511928888822024-02-19T08:12:19.102-08:00the dogfathersOne American Bulldog, two Pugs and one Chihuahua sharing a common organizational structure and code of conduct. This is The Canine Mafia.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05636281683716516144noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196332851192888882.post-90829129756172472482012-12-23T12:44:00.000-08:002012-12-23T13:14:59.623-08:00T'was the night before christmas <div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05636281683716516144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196332851192888882.post-41776065409078930132012-12-16T12:44:00.000-08:002012-12-16T12:44:00.270-08:00Mini Dog TrainerMy little dog trainer. I couldn't be any more proud.<br />
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He stepped in to help me teach training classes when Bruno fractured his hip. He showed me that he plays dumb most of the time to make me laugh. Because boy was he smart as a whip when he filled in for Bruno. <br />
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Bruno wants to know if any of our readers are personal injury lawyers. He feels he has a case. You see, he was out in the park, minding his own business, when out of nowhere a kid clocked him square in the jaw.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3Dillon Beach, CA, USA38.2507515 -122.9652767999999738.228992 -122.98612529999997 38.272511 -122.94442829999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196332851192888882.post-34809305581661547172011-07-24T17:41:00.000-07:002011-07-24T17:41:32.833-07:00A Lesson in Toughness & StereotypesOh yeah, baby, I got me a new computer. This means faster picture processing and faster blog uploading. I'm in heaven. I'm currently in the process of divorcing my husband and marrying my new Mac. Why didn't ya'll nag me to get a new computer sooner? <br />
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You know what I really hate about people? When they make assumptions about my dogs. For example, the #1 question I get about Bruno when a stranger sees us is "Is he vicious?"<br />
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I always answer, "No. It's the little ones you have to be careful about. They'll get your right in your jugular if you bend over to pet them." <br />
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Out of the four dogs, Vinnie's the smart one. Really, he is. I mean, why waste the day away exerting precious energy when instead you could be getting a relaxing massage?<br />
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The Mafiosos think the new kid on the block is alright. It looks like the baby is a made man and his name has been permanently written in the books. <br />
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It is quite interesting for me to see how each dog is reacting to the newest member of our family. I sort of had some idea of how each dog would react based on the dog's personality. But nothing prepared me for Vinnie's reaction to the baby.<br />
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Vinnie is in love. And I mean, luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve. He can't get enough of the baby. His tail will not stop wagging whenever the baby is in the room. He needs to be near the baby 24/7. He needs to smell the baby, kiss the baby, cuddle with the baby, sneeze on the baby...well, you get the idea.<br />
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I am really surprised by Vinnie's enthusiasm. I knew he'd be the dog least affected by the new addition because Vinnie is pretty darn flexible. There isn't much that bothers him or anything that he can't adjust to. But I really didn't think he'd start a new love affair with the baby.<br />
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