by Alpha Dog on March 4, 2010
Innovative Design
Fluval has done it again. New, innovative design that not only looks great, it’s easy to maintain.The world’s first 3D water cube aquarium, the 23 litre (about 5 gal) Fluval EDGE can be filled to the very brim thanks to the glass top, providing high definition viewing from every angle.
The partially sealed top reduces evaporation for less maintenance and a large, hidden aperture allows oxygen exchange to keep fish healthy. A floating base design gives the set a very small footprint for easy placement and lends the aquarium a clean, contemporary look.
by Alpha Dog on February 28, 2010
At times Brussels can make you want to pull your hair out. Recently, our 3yr old Brussels, Kiki, had a litter of four puppies, 3 females and 1 male. So cute, but with three of these little ewoks already terrorizing our home, and each other, we decided another would be too much.
The trouble began when we let Kiki sleep in our room on a pillow bed for a few days. Her puppies have gone with their new families and we thought she might feel stressed from not sleeping with her puppies anymore. The other two, Pugzy and Peek-a –chu, had their place to sleep in another room. Well, it seems they were jealous of Kiki’s rise in stature and they took action.
The next afternoon I walked into the bedroom and the three of them were having a gathering next to the bed where Kiki slept the previous night. Apparently, they had a meeting about the situation, decided on a solution, and acted on it. When I walked in they were sniffing around and inspecting the area, but made a quick exit on my arrival. That was a red flag. I walked over to the pillow bed to find out what was so interesting. Right-smack-dab in the middle of the pillow bed one of them left a message; special treatment is not acceptable. I could picture the three of them looking at the bed, then one jumping up on it and squatting. It was typical Brussels behavior.
I walked back out to the living room to find them spread out. One sleeping in recliner, another on the back of the sofa, and the third basking nonchalantly in a ray of sunshine streaming through the window. All three were relaxing, as if nothing happened, with a look of innocence resolutely plastered on each face, not even a flinch or hint of who might be to blame. I finally gave in and sent them outside while I picked up. My past experience has taught me not to have them around for the clean up. It seems to be a great source of entertainment, at my expense. Sometimes I wonder who is really in charge and I’ve considered installing a security camera in each room so I can catch some of their shenanigans.
I'm really a Brussels Griffon playing the part of an Ewok in Star Wars
by Alpha Dog on February 15, 2010
- Peek-a-chu
I hate changing the dog’s water 10 times a day. Well, maybe not 10 times, but it seems like their water was always dirty. Until I got the Drinkwell Pet Fountain. Now I just add water whenever it gets low. With my three small dogs it’s usually every other day or two. What is amazing is how fresh the water stays, and since it continually flows, the dogs drink more. That alone is worth the price of admission (about $45). It’s simple, safe and proven to benefit your pet’s health. Research shows that one of the best ways to improve your pet’s health is to get them to drink more water. By using a 5-inch falling stream of water, the Drinkwell Pet Fountain continually aerates your pet’s water with healthful oxygen. The charcoal filter removes bad tastes and odors, giving your pet the best possible and most appealing way to stay hydrated! Peek-a-chu, our Brussels Griffon, is demonstrating the ease of use.
