http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/index/ It really IS a dog's life en risiblegirl@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-23T02:47:15+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/my_new_bed/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/my_new_bed/#When:02:47:15Z The nice people at Pet-Super-Store.com sent me an awesome new bed to review. I wanted to review it right away, but Mom had to go out of town and she doesn’t like me to post on my blog without her. She’s such a control freak, right? Mom tells me that it’s probably a good thing it took me two weeks to review because she and I have a special rule. If it’s mine, I can do anything I want to it. That usually means that it’s going to get destroyed if it has: 1. Stuffing 2. Furry exterior 3. Zippers 4. Things I can pull apart 5. A squeaker in it This bed had everything except the squeaker and Mom was afraid that by the time she got back the bed would be completely destroyed. I tried my best, I really did! As soon as Mom got it out of the box, I knew it was mine and immediately tried to take it apart. That’s how Mom learned that the pillow comes out AND has a zipper so she can wash the case. I found the zipper within two minutes because I have zipdar. If it has a zipper, I’ll find it and do my best to take it off. Mom says that doing the review two weeks after getting the bed is a good indicator of how well made it is. It still looks brand new, even though I’ve been sleeping in it and messing with the zipper every.single.day. If Mom was home, she would have tried to make me behave with the bed, but Dad was in charge while she was gone and he lets me get away with everything. I’ll bet you’d like to know about this indestructable bed, right? It’s called “The Dutchie” and comes in lots of fabrics. I’m not good at math, but I think I counted 41! It just so happens that Pet-Super-Store.com sent me the exact fabric I’d pick- Urban Animal. The “The Dutchie” comes in four sizes fitting puppies from 15 to 70 lbs. I am a pound over the medium size, so I’ve been sleeping in the large. I love it because I can stretch out if I want, but lots of times I like to cuddle up next to the sides. The sides are really supportive! When I tried to do that with my old bed, the sides just flopped over. Mom left my old bed out just to see which bed I’d choose. She knows that I like my stuff, so was surprised to see me in my NEW bed every morning when she came down stairs. The old bed might as well go to doggy bed heaven because it’s dead to me.   Product Review, It's a dog's life 2010-07-23T02:47:15+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/the_winner_finally_right/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/the_winner_finally_right/#When:04:50:53Z Mom had to figure out a way for me to pick the winner of the CSN Store giveaway. I guess she’s not as smart as she’d like to believe because it took her a while. Turns out that things didn’t go exactly as planned….. It's a dog's life 2010-06-17T04:50:53+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/tick_tock/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/tick_tock/#When:19:12:15Z I know you’re waiting to find out who won the CSV giveaway, but you’re going to have to wait just a little longer. Mom is going to have ME pick the winner, but she needs Dad’s help as the camera man so you can watch me choose. Dad’s on a golf trip until Sunday night, so stay tuned. PS- Can you imagine? He’s around all that grass and didn’t take me. Hmmph! It's a dog's life 2010-06-12T19:12:15+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/today_is_the_last_day_for_the_csn_giveaway/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/today_is_the_last_day_for_the_csn_giveaway/#When:15:46:01Z I’m really excited about this drawing! I’m going to do the drawing myself, just so Mom doesn’t cheat (we all know she cheats!)  As a reminder, here are the rules: You’ll receive one entry for each of the following: 1. Leave a comment here on my blog telling me you want to win! Be sure to leave me your email address. Don’t worry, it won’t show up to other readers. 2. Join my very own facebook page and leave me a comment there. Be sure to mention that it’s for the CSN store giveaway. 3. Join the Mutual Admiration Society and write something nice about one of your family members, furkids or friends (be sure to invite them to the page to read it!) This gives you up to three entries to win. I’ll draw the winner at 5pm PST on Friday, June 11 2010. Good luck! ....PS- I will only be sharing the winner’s email address with the CSN folks and I won’t be bothering you with SPAM (my mom hates that stuff, but I hear my grandpa likes it fried..), so you don’t have to worry about giving me your email address. I promise, it’s safe with me. It's a dog's life 2010-06-11T15:46:01+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/csn_store_giveaway/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/csn_store_giveaway/#When:21:45:16Z Last week I mentioned that I’d be hosting a giveaway for a 40.00 gift certificate, and today I’m going to tell you how to win! Even though I think EVERYONE should have a pet (especially a dog!), their stores carry items in all sorts of categories. For example, you can use this certificate for a bed or bedding sets, or you can use the certificate for anything sold in any of the other 250+ specialized CSN stores. Of course, I think you should use the certificate at their pet store! I really like this booster seat because it has a heater, just like my mom’s seat in the car. It also boosts you up so you can see outside, like my car seat (which isn’t so fancy!) Product Review, It's a dog's life 2010-06-07T21:45:16+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/reverse_sneezing/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/reverse_sneezing/#When:18:50:24Z I’ve been having lots of reverse sneezing since Mom and Dad came home, especially when I get excited. It scares me a little because I’m not sure what is going on. Mom tries to help me, but I don’t like it when she touches my nose. Reverse sneezing is not very fun! My friend Preston’s mommy wrote an article about reverse sneezing on his blog and it’s been very helpful, so I thought I’d pass it along in case someone else has this problem and doesn’t know what to do. Preston even has a video on his post showing what reverse sneezing looks like, and how his mommy helps him feel better. Thank you Preston! It's a dog's life 2010-06-06T18:50:24+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/letter_from_camp/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/letter_from_camp/#When:04:44:23Z Dear mom and dad, I’m so glad I found someone with thumbs to tell you how I am! Since izzy the dane’s mom Ronni was working and became my best bud I decided she was suitable to inform you of my stay so far. Yesterday she came in in the afternoon and we kissed of course and then I helped her with a.. Er.. Problem she had. She had a flower growing from her head. Now as you and I know that is NOT where flowers belong, they should be on the ground. But don’t worry, I the ever helpful Einstein promptly removed it for her! I also me a pug named Mia and I think I like her! Too bad she’s got a boyfriend rooming with her or I’d make her fall for me! I didn’t really like the shepards in my group walk.. They didn’t realize I was very busy keeping the peace among dogs and kept poking me with their noses. Needless to say I got a little grumpy and vocal. Today we had a HUGE day camp. They decided to open a few combining rooms and let us all run! I again did not like the shepards up in my business.. And Ronni wore a ribbon in her hair today. Doesn’t she know those are on presents to UNWRAP!?! Again, I fixed her hair and I employed her to be MY person for the day. I went where she went, had her pick me up and pet me and scratch my butt. Of course I paid her in kisses so don’t worry, she got her fill =) She acted like all my hair on her wasn’t the best gift ever but I know she loved it! I am having a great time but of course I can’t wait to see you again! I’m slightly famous here cause the people who haven’t seen me web site are being told about it so they all can be informed employees of me. Well, Ronni has to get back to her home life so I guess ill let her take a vacation from my employment. Wags and kisses, Einstein. It's a dog's life 2010-05-31T04:44:23+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/would_someone_please_distract_my_mom/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/would_someone_please_distract_my_mom/#When:17:55:51Z Mom is leaving soon to go visit my grandma and she won’t leave me alone! I think my mom needs a new hobby that doesn’t involve me. She’s already getting all sappy and smothery, saying how much she’s going to miss me. Geez Mom, take a chill pill- it’s only a week! You’ve lived without me for almost 50 years, I think you can live without me for a week.  Uncle Michael is going to be here soon, to fly out with the ‘rents and I can’t wait to give him a big ol’ kiss on the lips. He tells me “No lip kissing, Einstein”, but I know he likes it. I kiss him on the lips more than anyone else. By the way, he’s single and my mom has been trying to give him away for years. Any takers? Oh! I almost forgot! I’m hosting a giveaway next week for a $40.00 gift certificate to any of the CSN stores. Stay tuned for the rules! I gotta go- Mom has that look in her eye again. Someone go get her a stuffed animal! She’s driving me nutz! It's a dog's life 2010-05-27T17:55:51+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/its_a_darned_good_thing_its_been_raining_a_lot/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/its_a_darned_good_thing_its_been_raining_a_lot/#When:16:51:19Z Mom is still off her foot. She told me that the surgery was more extensive than the foot surgeon originally thought, so she’s not healing as quickly as *I* would like. I miss going to the puppy park, darnit! It’s been raining a lot here in the rainy state of Washington- so I’ll cut her some slack because I don’t like playing in the rain. Mom can’t even drive, so car rides are out too. Thank goodness Dad takes me for an hour run every morning, or I’d be one big ol’ crabby puggle. I don’t know what Mom’s deal is, but she gets a little crazy when I lay on the same pillow as her foot. Hey, as far as I can tell- there is room for both of us, but Mom doesn’t see it that way. Eventually, I end up taking up the whole pillow and Mom’s foot is off to the side- but that’s her idea, not mine. I’m more than willing to cuddle with her foot. Dad’s been on a business trip for the last couple of days and comes home tonight! I really miss Dad when he’s gone because he lets me play rough with him. He also lets me get away with WAY more stuff than Mom does. Mom’s a real buzz kill sometimes. She acts like it’s her job or something. The sun is starting to peek through the clouds, so I’d better get off this computer and start whining by the door. It's a dog's life 2010-05-21T16:51:19+00:00 http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/call_search_and_rescue/ http://www.einsteinthepuggle.com/index.php/site/call_search_and_rescue/#When:03:37:28Z Apparently Mom and Dad’s DVR is empty, so Dad’s been in the living room watching his ‘guy’ shows while Mom is watching her ‘girl’ shows. Dad calls Mom’s shows trashy, but Mom says that Dad just doesn’t appreciate the entertainment factor of reality shows. Anywoof…. when Dad is in the living room, I’m allowed to wander around wherever I want to go as long as the upstairs bedroom doors are shut. For some reason, Mom gets upset when I play with her sock monkey slippers or any of her shoes for that matter- so they shut the door to the bedroom. Dad forgot the ‘shut the bedroom’ rules and so I took advantage of that as soon as the coast was clear. I decided to check out the bath tub before playing with Mom’s shoes and ended up getting stuck in the tub. Mom’s bath tub has stairs that go up to the tub, but no stairs going out of the tub and I didn’t really think about that before getting in the tub. I don’t know how long I was in the tub, but it seemed like weeks. I suppose if you factor in ‘dog years’, it probably was weeks. Finally, I heard Mom ask Dad where I was (she probably felt like playing fetch and I wasn’t there to play with her) and so I knew I was going to be rescued soon. Mom and Dad found me in Mom’s tub and they laughed at me! How RUDE! They asked me to get out of the tub and I couldn’t no matter how hard I tried, so they laughed some more. Finally, Mom picked me up out of the tub and I ran downstairs without any bribes of chicken strips. Here’s a tip- if you ever want me to do something, just offer me cheese or a chicken strip. I’ll be a little circus monkey for cheese or chicken strips. I think I’ve learned my lesson about chillaxin’ in the tub and I’m so glad that Mom misses me when I’m not around to play with her. It's a dog's life 2010-05-18T03:37:28+00:00