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Hi Everyone…

Sorry for not writing recently … all I have been able to do is get the daily newsletter out since my injury. I went to the vet and basically if my knee hasn’t healed itself in two weeks then I have to have surgery! I am crossing my fingers that I don’t have to have surgery.. But for the next two weeks I am basically on bed rest.. so frustrating and boring. I also have to take some horrible medicine that my mom and roommate squirt into my mouth… ugh! Sorry if I am being a downer today.. just miss my active self!!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

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I hope you all had a great weekend and valentines day! I know I did… until last night! I was running in the house and slipped. I slid all the way across the floor and hit the wooden steps with my back leg. It was loud and my mom heard a pop once I stood up. So now I am limping but in a few days if its not better then I am going to the Vet… I hope it heals on its own!

Here are a few pictures from my weekend.. AND don’t forget to subscribe to my e-newsletter!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” – Andrew A. Rooney

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City Living Puppy

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The other day my mom made me go to  Four Preppy Paws on Charles Street to get a fleece for our trip. While we were there they told us about their new dog hotel and spa! It sounds amazing. They provide transportation, boarding, daycare, and grooming. The facility even has treadmills for dogs who need more activity… we didn’t even know that dogs could go on treadmills! The place is called Dogwood Cottage. Here is a brief summary taken from their website as well as how to get in touch with them.  To get the inside scoop on Dogwood Cottage make sure to subscribe to the C.L.P Newsletter…

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City Living Puppy

Dogwood Cottage is Boston’s premier dog facility offering boarding, grooming and daycare. Located just eight miles north of the city, in beautiful Melrose, MA, Dogwood Cottage has everything you want for your pet; large dog and small dog areas, outdoor space, cage-free boarding, on-site grooming, 24-7 care, pick-up and drop-off service, all managed by a trained and trustworthy staff.

Give us a call:
Call 781-662-3939 for more information.
This is our preferred method of communication.

Email:
info@dogwoodcottage.org
Please give us 48-72 hours to respond to email inquiries.

http://www.dogwoodcottage.org/index.html

Dear City Living Puppy,

Can you recommend a dog puzzle – or a place to buy one. Anna Nicole is very bored staying inside this winter. She only gets to socialize when she goes to doggy day care two days each week and so on the other wintry days she needs some activity.

Anna Nicole

Dear Anna Nicole,

Winter is the worst for us dogs! I have found some games/puzzles that are interactive and keep me busy! You can also (if your mom has time) have her throw a ball around the house for you to find or hold onto one end of a shoe tie and let you pull from the other. Now for the times when your mom has to work and can’t entertain you here are a few games to keep you busy. Below each game is the link to the website where you can purchase the game.

Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions you ever have! That is what I am here for!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

1. Hide a BEE Hide Plush Puzzle

The instructions say:

• Your dog will be most attracted to IQube if your scent is on the toy. To best transfer your scent to the toy, we recommend you place it in your laundry basket of already worn, but unlaundered and dry, clothes for a minimum of 12 hours before introducing it to your pet.

• Next, introduce your dog to the squeaker balls by removing them from inside the cube and playing with them interactively with your pet for a few minutes.

• Once your pet is engaged and interested in the squeaker balls, place the balls back inside the cube. Squeak them several times after they have been placed inside the cube, and let your dog go from there. After your dog has successfully removed the squeaker balls from the cube, you may replace them repeatedly for maximum fun, entertainment and skill development.

• Most dogs also enjoy trying to get treats and other toys out from inside the cube.

http://www.bestfriendsgeneralstore.com/dog_toys_pc/KJPP01055/Puzzle_Toys/Hide+a+BEE+Hide+Plush+Puzzle/

2. Dog Magic dog game

This game is unique. It is a puzzle treat game from Nina Ottosson that allows you to hide dog treats underneath the bones. Dogs need to figure out how to get to the treats by moving the bones with a nose or paw.

http://www.activedogtoys.com/nina_ottosson_dog_magic.html

3. Cagey Cube

Like the Original IQube, the Cagey Cube is a colorful big soft puzzle cube for dogs, but this one has cage bars on the sides, making it easier for the dog to see what is inside, and get the toys out.

• The dog works to get them out, it keeps dogs amused and eliminates boredom.

• Comes with a pyramid, small soft cube, ball, cylinder and jack that fit inside.

• Entertains and challenges!

• Well-made and durable.

• 6” Square soft cube has squeakers.

http://www.jbpet.com/Cagey-Cube,113.html

Tomorrow I’m sending out my first newsletter to all of those who have subscribed!! You wont want to miss out on my latest findings in fashion, food & fun.

I had such a long weekend with a lot of visitors! My roommate’s sister Sue came Friday night from Long Island. I jumped in the car with my roommate to pick her up! It was fun and my mom was waiting for me when we got home! I lucked out because she got in late Friday night so they didn’t go out and my mom, my roomie and Sue were so tired Saturday night that they stayed in again with me!!

My roommates mom came Saturday and she played with me while my roomie and her sister were getting ready!! They all left and I thought I was  in the clear since my mom hadn’t gone with them. She almost tricked me again but when she got in the shower I knew I was going to be left at some point. I got to go to the park with my mom before she put me in my crate and headed to meet the others. I was tired anyways so it was okay.

Sunday Sue left and my mom’s roommate from college Megs came to town with her husband. I was excited to meet her because my mom had told me so much about her!! When my mom and Matt left me to go to Florida it was for her wedding! They lived together for all four years of college from day one! How crazy is that!! Here is a picture of me and Megs!

By Tuesday afternoon everyone had left and the fun was over. I did some research the last two days on a new pet product that I will share with you tomorrow so make sure to check back in tomorrow!!

Going to bed early tonight…sorry for the short post but I am still exhausted from having to be on my best behavior all weekend!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

Hello,

Did you have a good weekend? Well if you were in Boston then you know it was beyond cold!! Even I didn’t want to go out that much yesterday! Do you know what black ice? Well if you don’t that is good but please take my advice and stay away from it!!

My mom and I were taking a short walk yesterday when we both stepped on what my mother told me was black ice. I slid forward and all my paws went out and my mom fell on her knee still holding my leash. She ripped her jeans and my chest felt raw. She couldn’t help laughing which made me jump on her and her laugh even more. My mom then explained to me that we had stepped on black ice and we have to be more careful.

So confusing!! I got used to the snow (love it), I got used to the snow being pushed to the side of the sidewalk, I even got used to the park having patches of snow and ice but now this!! I don’t know if I like winter….

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City Living Puppy

Thought I would share these…. it took forever for my mom to upload them…grrr!