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Today’s happy shot

by Catherine Toth on May 13, 2012 in Happy Shots, The Dog Dish

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms with kids AND pets! Hey, we’re moms, too!

Indy rolls over — huge milestone

by Catherine Toth on April 13, 2012 in The Dog Dish

I have very low expectations when it comes to my dogs.

I’m just glad they know their names — though Sunny has mastered the art of ignoring me, especially when she was in trouble.

So getting them to do advanced moves like sitting and staying is a huge achievement to me.

And when Indy finally learned how to roll over — a trick I had envied other owners teaching their honor-roll dogs — I had to share it with the world.

World, this is Indy’s first real attempt at rolling over. Sit back and enjoy. Applause if you feel compelled.

Indy and Sunny have their own Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hapadogs. Follow them @hapadogshawaii.

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Love me, love my dogs

by Catherine Toth on February 21, 2012 in Musings, The Daily Dish, The Dog Dish

When I was single, I had a rule: if you dated me, you dated my dog.

So it was only fair that when I went out on my first date with my fiance, Derek, I brought along Sunny, my then-1-year-old toy fox terrier-Pomeranian mix pooch and roommate.

I mean, if this guy was going to like me, he may as well start by liking my dog.

Apparently, I’m not alone in this.

According to new research, a woman is more satisfied in her relationship when her partner feels the same about her pet as she does. Meaning, if she’s close to her dog, he’d better be, too.

That makes total sense.

It’s like anything in a person’s life. If something is important to you, it should matter to your mate. Pets included.

Derek was a good sport about the date. We went hiking with Sunny and another dog I was sitting. And he took to both dogs right away, earning him enough bonus points that we went out to lunch after and dinner a couple of days later.

Some pet owners would even go as far as saying the way a potential mate takes to their dogs or cats is a deal-breaker. If they get along, he’s in; if not, the dog gets dibs on the bed.

Anyone feel the same way — or is it just me?

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Today’s happy shot

by Catherine Toth on January 28, 2012 in Happy Shots, The Dog Dish

Nothing makes me happier than watching my dogs have fun. At the beach, even better.

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Today’s unhappy shot

by Catherine Toth on January 25, 2012 in Happy Shots, The Dog Dish

I walked into the living room this morning and there was blood everywhere. Indy had snagged his nail and it broke. He wasn’t in any pain, but we had to take him to see our vet, Dr. Richard Fujie, who cut down his nail and prescribed antibiotics. Like owner, like dog!