Wednesdays with Winnie: Begging for Food

"A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it" - Helen Thomson

Can you picture those eyes staring at you like the end of the world is coming if you don't share your lunch with your dog? You look down and there he is… "please, just a piece!". I must confess that some times my mom and I can't resist and Winnie finally gets a piece or two of our delicious meal.

Don't you love those eyes? I do! but if you want to help your dog, read this article from Cesar Millan or some tips from WebMD.

In the mean time, enjoy this video with dogs and cats begging for food...

Does your dog look at you with those lovely eyes under the table? Please tell us your story on the comments below.

Photos by Rosa Fierro

Nicky the Rock Star

I went to the beach yesterday with my neighbor and friend Laura and her dog Nicky to take some pictures. Nicky is a Rock Star! I love his hair and color. Nothing can stop him to chase that ball. He is a rescue dog and he is so sweet.

When I first met him, he was cautious about me, but after some days, he started running to greet me with a smile and jumping all around me. He is a happy dog! Enjoy the pictures and if you want to see more, check our Facebook album here.

Photos by Rosa Fierro

Foodie Thursday: Turkey Woof Balls

Another recipe from one of my favorite blogs Sweet Paul. My mouth is watering and I can't wait for Winnie (and me!) to try this gourmet treat. The recipe is really easy. Directly from Sweet Paul blog:

Makes 10-20 (All depends on how big you make them)

- 1 pound ground turkey - 3/4 cup cooked brown rice - 3/4 cup cooked broccoli, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped oregano - butter

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Roll into large meatballs, there should be enough for between 10-20. All depends on the size of your dog.
3. Fry them in a pan with butter on medium heat until done.

TIP: Serve with cooked rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.

Bon appetit!

Photography by Colin Cooke

Wednesdays with Winnie: Quotes

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths". - Walt Disney

Dogs are curious, they explore, smell, chase and never stop until they find what they are looking for. Winnie knows when a cat is passing by, or when her ball is under the bed, or a spider is playing behind the sofa. If she tells me there is something going on... I know she is right! If dogs could talk, they would say: "never stop being curious...! "What do you love about your dog? What special thing he does to tell you "Hey! look!" ?

A dog can change your life

I watch dog videos almost every day, but today I was moved by this one. A dog definitely can change your life. Leader Dog for the Blind is an organization that "empowers people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind with skills for a lifetime or independent travel, opening doors that may seem to have closed with the loss of sight."

They have different programs and one of them is the Prison Puppy Program. This beautiful video shows how prisoners can give meaning to their lives by helping others. They train the dogs for one year and then, as hard as it is, they let their friend go to help someone who needs a guide dog.

Enjoy the video and visit the Leader Dog for the Blind website. You can help by volunteering or donating.

Our Brand New Website is Ready!

Today we are celebrating the launch of our new website! It is really exciting to see it live. We now have a home for our blog and our design services for businesses in the Pet Industry, Animal Organizations and Extreme Dog Lovers. Please take a tour on every page, let us know what you think and share it with your friends. You can also sign up to receive our monthly newsletter with fun and useful content.

Our blog will be back on track this week. We have been a bit busy with design work for clients and re-organizing our life and plans. We still be focusing in our furry canines and some days we will include guest friends (other animals) and some business tips and information about the pet industry. If you have suggestions about the type of content you want to see, please let us know!

Click here to go to the website.

Have a Great week!