Wordless Wednesday
P.L.A.Y. Dog Bed = Heaven
Gus recently received a new bed from his BFF Squish in San Francisco and boy – was he in for a treat! Gus got the Kalahari Lounge Bed and the moment I took it out of the box, he jumped in for a snooze.
What I love about this bed:
- The fun, but modern print
- It looks like a piece of furniture, NOT a dog bed
- The plushness
- There is a nice edge where Gus can prop his head up on for maximum snoring
- It’s GREEN! Made from recycled material.
Why P.L.A.Y. thinks you should give it a try:
The Kalahari lounge bed features a fun giraffe print and lets your dog or cat remember that they are card-carrying members of the wild kingdom too. Elevated sides are the ideal resting place for your pup’s head and create the ultimate pooch retreat. Inner cushion and exterior can be flipped, allowing you to enjoy 4 different looks in one bed!
- Ultra-soft velvet material with custom-made P.L.A.Y. zipper
- Furniture-grade craftsmanship and even-basting stitching ensures dog-years of use
- Filled with the perfect amount and density of high-loft PlanetFill® filler
- Eco-friendly PlanetFill® filler is made from 100% post-consumer certified-safe recycled plastic bottles
- Machine washable and dryer friendly
Want to try one out for yourself? Use promo code REACCH11 for 20% off your entire order. The Snuggle Bed is next on our list!
Gus on BuzzFeed!
A little bit ago, I helped my coworker Kiki write a little article for BuzzFeed. It went live a few days ago and if you love Boston Terriers, I suggest you check it out!
Throwback Thursday
Gus and I, moments after I picked him up on day one!
Pupsicles
It’s been hot here in the Seattle area, and Kenzo, one of my Rover dogs, was struggling with the heat. With some leftover treats, a cupcake pan and/or small bowls and water, I made a nice cool treat for the pups to enjoy.
What you will need:
- Water
- Dog treats, the smaller the better
- Cupcake pan, or small bowls
- Freezer!
Step 1: Place the treats in the pan. I tried to break them up a little bit to make them evenly spread when frozen.
Step 2: Fill the pan with water to cover the treats. Some may poke out the top, that’s ok.
Step 3: Freeze. Put the pan in the freezer until fully frozen.
Step 4: Remove the tray from the freezer once frozen, let sit for about 30–60 seconds, pop the pupsicle out.
Step 5: ENJOY!! If you want to make a larger frozen treat, try using a cereal bowl or reusable lunch container.
Gus swims!
It has been very hot here in Seattle, and during our last trip to the Magnuson off leash park, Gus showed some interest in the water, so I decided to bring him back. Yesterday something amazing happened… Gus SWAM. Not just feet in, up-to-his-belly wet — we are talking swimming with the big pups. I was so proud. Enjoy!
How to Avoid an Ear Infection
Gus is prone to ear infections. They first started after our camping trip last Labor Day weekend when we were down on the beach in Oregon. We came back and his left ear had mucus and an odor which prompted me to take him to the vet. I like to keep Gus active, so we regularly attend BT meetups, and a lot of the meetups take place in sandy areas or large, loose dirt enclosed fields which make keeping his ears clean a challenge. Now, after we come back from Boston Terrier Meetups, I usually give Gus a bath to clean him up and look presentable again!
It is commonly known that you want to avoid getting water down your dog’s ears when giving them a bath. For a dog with such large ears that stand up straight, that is not an easy task. One day, a brilliant idea hit me and I’ve used this ever since: cotton balls! I wedge one cotton ball gently into each of Gus’ ears which prevents water from rolling into them. Once the bath is over, simply pull the cotton swab out and toss. Sometimes, if a little water makes the cotton swab damp, I use it to wipe any dirt out of his ears then follow up with his prescription ear cleaner. A simple trick which makes routine pet care that much easier.
Take Your Dog To Work Day
Gus comes to work with me everyday, so this is nothing new but today: he sports his new Rover.com shades (he is a host after all!).
His daily duties include:
- Farting
- Snoring
- Sleeping
- Sprinting after a good poop
- Begging for treats
- Jumping high for the ChuckIt stick
- Sitting in my lap
- Chilling on his dog sofa
- Dreaming of Squish
- Poop, pee, repeat.
Wordless Wednesday: Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct
stay classy gus…
Squish’s awesome mom bought him a tie dog collar but his neck was a little… big for it so Gus got the hand me down. These tie collars from Thwap are so fun and make Gus look like the true American gentleman he is! The perfect addition to dress up your pup for a party.
