Dogs Life Down Under

We are on Honey the Great Danes blog – WOW!

Master Teal'c — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:45:49 +0000

picture by www.bighoneydog.com

Hi everyone! Can you believe it – we are on Honey the Great Danes blog!!!! My hooman and I have been following Honey for a long time keeping an eye on her moving closer and closer to us! When I started blogging she was in NZ then Brisbane then Newcastle and finally she arrived in Sydney. We found quite a few cool locations for walks on her blog. So if you are not following her yet don’t miss out any longer!

What happened was that Honeys person, Hsin-Yi, asked my person if she could write a little article about dog photography as that is one of the things she is doing when she doesn’t help me with my blog. It took her ages to come up with something and she was concerned the whole time that her English might not be good enough… But Hsin-Yi posted it So I assume she got, as usual, worried for nothing! Very, very typical my person!

So and for those who are interested – here is the article! You do have to read through Honey tips at the beginning because they are all extremely professional. Everything she pointed out is important when you take pictures of your puppies. And the pictures she took to explain it all are awesome! My hoomans favourite part: Just smile! Don’t micro-manage your dog. Yes – it is very frustrating when the dog finally looks at the camera and the owner pulls a face.

Again – thank you very much Hsin-Yi and Honey for asking us to write for your blog! It was fun and we hope your readers enjoyed it.

Me and my best pals

Bending like Penny does…

Master Teal'c — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:39 +0000

Hi there! My conjunctivitis has cleared (the stuff for hoomans helped) and my person has gone lazy with my blog again. Not that she is lazy as such but I think she needs to sort out her priorities!!
Anyway – the reason for my writing are those pictures. Seriously – I’m not here to entertain my hoomans but they think otherwise. The other day they got a picture of my friend Penny. She is a funny little dog and her legs bend in all sorts of directions – you could call her super-flexable-Cirque du Soleil-ready! After seeing the picture my people had the great idea to see if I could do the same… Well, I can not! No idea why they didn’t stop laughing…

PS: NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED DURING THE PHOTO-SHOOT.

What the hell are you doing???

STOP THAT!

Seriously?

I do not bend that way - ok???

... what can I say? Super flexible Penny-dog.

Happy Australia Day

Master Teal'c — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:31:15 +0000

picture by: forgotten beach

Happy Australia Day to all my Aussie friends! Traditionally on Australia Day the sun is shining and everyone is out and about for BBQ’s and beers. Preferably by the beach. Certainly that is how I like to celebrate it. But this year nothing like that will happen as it is raining, raining, raining Sure I’ll get my walk and unfortunately my shower on return only the chance of meeting other dogs in the park is very, very slim.
Nevertheless I hope that all of you enjoy the public holiday in one way or another. Slobbers Master T.

Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day)[1] is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.[2]

Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. It is presently an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia and is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Honours List for the Order of Australia and addresses from the Governor-General and Prime Minister. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies the day is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.[3]

The date is controversial to some Australians, particularly those of Indigenous heritage, leading to the use of alternate names, such as Invasion Day and Survival Day. Proposals have been made to change the date of Australia Day, but these have failed to gain widespread public support.

Itchy eyes or conjunctivitis

Master Teal'c — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:19 +0000

I’m not allowed to see my friends because I have this unpronounceable disease called “conjunctivitis” and I’m something called “contagious”. My eyes are all itchy and when I woke up this morning they didn’t look very pretty either. So my hooman rushed to the pharmacy. Yes, the one for people. Because a friend of her is a vet and she once told her that the stuff in the eyedrops is exactly the same for hoomans and dogs just the price tag is different. The doggy ones are a lot more expensive.

You do need to know if the conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria or by an allergy. It was quite obvious that I had the bacteria caused one because my BBF Max and Bessie were having the same symptoms yesterday. I guess lots of kisses and face licks didn’t help …

My hooman bought them and me “Chlorsig” in the Pharmacy. (Apparently in the Pharmacy she bought it yesterday it was $17.95 in the one she bought it today it was $7.95 hmmm?!) I have to use it every 4 hours for the first 2 days and then 4 times a day for 3 more days. After that it is really important to throw the bottle out as it doesn’t keep after opening!!!!

Not a good morning

come outside little doggy, they said in their best treat-voice

but there were no treats

you feel sorry for me yet?

drop, drop - ok, it doesn't hurt but I still don't have to like it!

Really? Every 4 hours???

Conjunctivitis is the most common eye problem that occurs in dogs, according to Vet Info. Tissue, called conjunctiva, lines the eyelids and attaches to the eyeball near the cornea. Inflammation or infection of this tissue is conjunctivitis. The inflamed white of the eyeball may appear red or pink, which is why conjunctivitis is also called pink eye or red eye.
The causes of conjunctivitis include irritation caused by allergies and infections caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. Conjunctivitis may also be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as distemper, so evaluation by a veterinarian is important. Canine conjunctivitis symptoms vary, depending on the cause.

Inflammation and Swelling
Both allergies and infections cause inflammation and swelling of the conjunctiva, which leads to a severe redness of the eye. Also, the dog’s third eyelid swells and stays partially closed.

Squinting and Eye Rubbing
A dog with conjunctivitis squints its eyes. The dog may also rub the affected eye(s) with a paw or on carpet or furniture due to the pain.

Eye Discharge
Both allergies and infections can cause a discharge from the affected eye. The color and consistency of the discharge depend on the cause of the dog’s conjunctivitis. Allergies usually cause a thin, mostly colorless discharge. Infections tend to create a thick yellow or greenish pus that may cause the dog’s eyelids to stick together when the dog closes its eyes.

FROM: www.ehow.com

From Tealc’s hooman: I’m not a vet but the treatment worked before so I thought I would share it.

I know how to impress the girls!

Master Teal'c — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:29:42 +0000

nice scenery

nice bench and handsome me

I'm in loooooove!

Now stop taking pictures!

I know how to impress the girls!

Beach with my new beach collar

Master Teal'c — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:23:26 +0000

Not sure why hoomans always have to be like, well, like they are… “We gonna take time off in between Christmas and New Years!” (they didn’t), “We will take you to the beach all the time.” (must have been another dog), “We are going to the beach tomorrow.” (maybe the one from across the road?) ,”We are going to the beach soon!” (That was definitely me – I heard that quite a few times)

Ok – I’ll give them some credit here. They took a lot more time to take me to exciting places in the past few weeks but still to the big beach, just twice.

I have written about that beautiful doggy beach a few times already. HERE and HERE. We still haven’t figured out the name of the beach but it is near Wollongong and if you put “Bellambi Recreation Area” into google maps it is the beach right there.

Something makes me think that one of the reasons my hoomans took me there was to finally test my new Surf Dog Australia beach collar… What can I say? I got lots of compliments from the dogs I said hello to on our walk and from their people. Everyone we met lives close to the beach so they have even more issues with those smelly collars then I have. After all I’m a big city dog most of the time. The collar served it’s purpose: no smell! I’m especially proud of the fact that it says “Surf Dog” on it. Makes me feel really cool.

PS from my person: The collar is really great when you take your dog to the beach a lot or even just once in a while. It actually doesn’t matter how often you go fabric collars smell after one time and metal ones get rusty. The Surf Dog one is solid rubber and I would say it will last us a lifetime. No smell and it looks flash. I only think I was a little optimistic with the size as I always imagine my dog bigger than he is. (hmmmmmm)

It comes in :

S – Fits neck size 24cm – 34cm. Width 2cm.
M – Fits neck size 35cm – 42 cm. Width 2.5cm
L – Fits neck size 43cm – 52 cm. Width 2.5cm
LW – Wide band. Fits neck size 43cm – 52cm. Width. 3cm.

I went for the LW and it really is meant for big dogs as it is quite heavy. Teal’c would have done just fine with a L and 2.5cm width.
Bottom line: we love it!

Into the surf - yeah!!!

Showing off my model skills...

We met this dude and his dogs and I wasn't allowed to steal the stick. Hoomans know how to spoil things...

I always have to wait and chill before I'm allowed to say hello to other dogs. BOOOOORING!

Tiny dog sneaking up on me!

Bring on the waves!

Too small, too small... But I can see a Weimaraner over there!

Daddy throwing the ball for me - it CAN'T get any better!

I did lots of zoooomies.

Always back for mooore.

I got an award!

Master Teal'c — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:56:54 +0000

When my hooman was too busy to help me with my blog and I couldn’t post for a long time I actually was afraid that I had lost most of my friends… But I’m really, really happy to see that they are still around. A few days ago I even got an award. A German one called “liebster blog” which means “favourite blog”.

It came from Lexi and Jaspar, my Great Dane friends from New Zealand. Thank you so much guys.

Now I have to pass it on.

(1) Thank the blogger that gave you the award and then add a link to their blog. – Check

(2) Reveal your top five picks (with less than 200 readers) and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

#1 goes to “two pities in the city” and their hoomans for being ambassadors for a misunderstood breed. Keep up the good work, we hope you will be read worldwide!

#2 goes to ROO from Florida. You gotta check out his pictures – he is the born entertainer.

#3 goes to Hero the Sharpei. Biggest nose I have ever seen and a experienced traveller!

#4 goes to Pibble a beautiful girl that tries to make a difference…

#5 goes to Kasha the Dainty Great Dane - a most beautiful lady with a liking for dressing up
(3) Copy and Paste the Award to Your Blog. – Check

(4) Hope that the people you’ve sent the award to send it to their five favorite up-and-coming bloggers, and keep it going! – come on guys! Type away!

And just to finish that off – I love all your blogs!!!! The list could go on and on!

BIG SLOBBERS MASTER TEAL’C

Day with Daddy!

Master Teal'c — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:36:51 +0000

So today I had the whole day alone with daddy. He called it a ‘blokes day’. No idea what he meant but it sounded like fun.

First we went for a walk and I was allowed to sniff EVERYTHING!

I also left a lot of messages for my friends…

Finally(!) we got to the P-E-T store! I love it there, I always get treats and so many good smells!

Just what do you expect me to do with that????

Ooooo BAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!!!!

My two favourite things in the world. Balls and Banana Milk. Ok the Milk was Daddy’s but he told me not to tell anyone as Mummy gets very upset! SOmething about Christmas and too much food. Not sure that’s possible?

Throwing the ball…..loooong way

Sitting watching the other doggies while chewing my ball…

PERFECT DAY! Now just need’s a pig’s ear to top it all off….

Bye bye El’bow

Master Teal'c — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:39:57 +0000

We have just found out that our bloggie friend El’bow from Belgium went over the rainbow bridge just before Christmas. We gonna miss you big guy! He was such a cool dude – a dancing Mastiff as you have never seen before.

My hooman is not very good in handling news like that and is sitting here with tears in her eyes feeling for his family and Hauwii of course.

I send a big howl across the big ocean. Aaaaawwwwwwhhhhhhhhooooooooo!!!!!

Master T. and family

Merry Christmas my friends

My new collar has arrived

Master Teal'c — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:02:49 +0000

I got post on Tuesday! My new collar from Surf Dog Australia arrived! That was quick and I must say it looks very, very flash on me. Only problem is that my hoomans are fully caught up in that “working” thing again and we haven’t been back to the beach yet to test it. They always say they work so much that I can eat organic bones – I doubt very much that they are that expensive…

Post?! For me?!

Cool logo!

It fits!

If I'm patient a little longer can we then go?

OK - I'm bored now!!