Clarabelle turns 5!

Can you believe that our little girl is going to be 5 year old, March 1, 2014? We have had the darling little Parti-Poodle since May 17th, 2009. She has since taken over the household and is truly the Princess of the house. Bringing a small puppy into an established household pack was a daunting task.

At first the two boys did not want another kid in the house taking away their "Me time" time from their two dads. Eddie, the Senior old man, in the house could care less but tolerates Ms. Clarabelle. Even as he went blind from cataracts, he would growl at Clarabelle but let Bogart lead him around till he passed at the age of 18.  Bogart on the other hand took to his little sister and became her protector, playmate and what I call Butt Buddy. They are always together and 99% of the time when sitting or sleeping their butts are always touching.

Actually, Clarabelle treats him and the rest of us as just part of her collection of play toys to abuse or love at her choosing. She is not one to give kisses unless she deems you worthy and only on her terms.

Working from home was an advantage to raising a new puppy but also created a problem with separation anxiety.  At age two, she took apart a couch all by herself, now at 5, she does very well with just her and her butt buddy, Bogart. She is the first to be waiting at the door when we return to the house, while Bogart will stay at the landing to ensure it is worth his effort to come the rest of the way to the door.

March is our pet's Birth month. March 1st being the birthday for Clarabelle and Bogart celebrates 12 years on March 11th.   So to celebrate their birthdays this year, I came up with a special treat for them to share for a few days.  I am baking a cake in their favorite flavor of Peanut butter and carrots. An all natural cake recipe that I am sure any pet would enjoy.

Being the Alpha of our little pack here, I could not resist doing something special for them. For all the love we shower on them we receive unconditional love 100X back.  The number one thing to remember in dealing with your furry babies is to be consistent in your training and always shower everyone with love. There is nothing is better for the soul than the selfless love you receive from your furry babies.

Happy Birthday, Clarabelle and Bogart, here is to another great year of joy and companionship.

 

Keep dancin  Larry B