Dog Meeting other Dogs - Buffy's Tips

Woof! Hello guys! So you all already know I don’t have a good track record for making a good first impression when meeting other dogs or humans. But I know what not to do so I might still be helpful.

Here’s what I know…

Dog meeting other dogs

1. When seeing another doggie for the first time, don’t chase or try to play with them immediately. That's a big mistake, you guys.

You need to be polite and sniff a bum! It’s how doggies say “Hello”. We can also determine the other dog’s age, if they're male or female and if the dog is healthy. Just by sniffing! 

The order you sniff each other is also important. If you and the other dog sniff at the same time, you are equals. 

On the other hand, if you sniff first or the other dog sniffs first, then the first sniffer will be the dominant one. So be fast and dominate!

Two random doggies meeting

2. Biting the other dog is a big No No! That’s just rude! Smell them, then maybe initiate a friendly game of chase or wrestle. Remember No teeth!

3. Be well groomed and clean. This is more for the other dog’s human. They won’t let their dog play with a dirty dog. I know, I know, it’s not ideal. I also prefer to be dirty, but the humans are in charge. So let your human wash you.

4. Share your stuff. It’s not nice to share things, but if you want to make friends you will need to learn to share toys and treats.

5. Be social. Don’t hide behind your human. Go make some doggy friends. They speak your language and you can learn a thing or two from them. Hopefully, you were not the last bum sniffer…Haha! Then you’re on your own.

Example of a dog getting annoyed with another dog. Grrr!!

Oh, I almost forgot you guys. We have a new member in our family. Mommy got her yesterday as a surprise. Now there's two of us!

Humans, please don't give puppies or kittens as gifts, not everyone can handle the responsibility. Yep! Mommy is clueless. She knows nothing about puppies and introducing a new dog to the pack.

She did want a puppy and thought she'll only get one next year. She's clueless but really happy about it. Just look at the fluffball! Already stealing hearts.

Fluffy the new puppy

I did the bum sniffing thing and I'm starting to get used to Fluffy. Mommy washed both of us. It was no fun. Grrrr!

She also used my old towel for the thing...I mean puppy. Ok fine! I'll admit I have some puppy issues to work through.

Me and Fluffy circling each other

Time to go now! Hopefully, you meeting other dogs will go more smoothly from now on. Well, better than mine!

Woof! Wooooof!!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pics credit: From pixabay, free stock images and Renza added stuff. Fluffy and Buffy(me) pics taken by Renza with a bad phone camera.

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The Horrors of Dog Wash Day - Tips to Get You Through It

Woof! Hello guys! Today's topic is very serious. All over the world dogs have to endure the dreaded wash day.

I get chills just thinking about it. The humans love it when we’re clean so they can cuddle and pet us.

We are the closest thing to a living stuffed animal, so cuddles and cleanliness are expected. Our natural scent is then replaced by those awful smelling shampoos or whatever they use to wash us with.

Mommy Renza is sneaky. She says nothing then pretends that she wants to play with me.


The next thing I know I have a leash around my neck and into the bath I go. You would think this business will go quick, but it takes forever.

I just have to sit there while being manhandled for hours. No fun! Grrr!!

Tips to get you through wash day

• Your human is going to catch you eventually so you might as well turn yourself in. The sooner you do, the sooner the nightmare will be over.

• Hiding is still an option. So if you decide to choose this route, you need to be fast and have a good hiding spot. Goodluck! If you're successful, then pets everywhere will know you as the one who dodged wash day. Hail to you, oh great one...

• Renza gives me treats and talks to me while I'm being washed. It makes me feel better. Hopefully, your human does the same and does not treat you like you are laundry.

Example of a dirty doggy

• Try sitting or standing still. The longer you fight it, the longer it will take.

• Remember it's only water. It will not hurt you.

• Try not to lick any part of you during or after the wash. I know it's tempting, please don't.

• Shake it out. Make sure you're close to your human when you shake yourself out. Renza hates it when I shake and make her wet. That will teach her! Grrr!!

Shake like this!

• When you're finally dry and smell like yuk, try not to go roll in the sand. If you're dirty again, they will wash you again. No one likes repeats. 

• Now you're ready for cuddles. I know you love this part so don't deny it.

I know it's no fun guys, but if we want more cuddles then we need to be clean. Renza keeps outsmarting me, then I try to outsmart her again and it's a vicious cycle that never ends. So it's best to behave and get it over with.

I hope doggies and kitty cats everywhere will have a less stressful wash day. Hopefully, no human will get hurt in the process. Grrr!!

For humans, please be patient with your pets. Give them a little break during the wash process. Make sure you give your pet a yummy treat, pet them and talk to them to reassure them everything will be ok. 

Until next time
Woof!! Woooof!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Pixabay images Renza edited.

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The Evil Dog Groomer - Renza Scissorhands Strikes Again!

Woof! Woof! Hello, you guys! As you all may know, summer is almost upon us. Well at least on our side of the planet.

During winter I normally get my winter coat and unfortunately my hair gets a bit out of control. Just a bit. Fine! A lot!

It's really bad! That means soon I will be the next victim of the evil dog groomer known as Renza Scissorhands!

The Evil Dog Groomer

The other day I saw how she attacked Snowy. Now he has a really weird haircut. I can only describe it as a reverse mohawk. His back hair is shorter than the rest!

He's not even her doggie and she gives him freaky haircuts without permission. He just sat there! Why? I don't know.



He has his own professional dog groomer at home so he's used to the torture. Mommy called him a 'good boy'. He's a good actor. I'm impressed!

Snowy betrayed me by going home the other day. Now I have no one to yell at. We had something special. I yell, he looks scared. It was...magical. Damn you Snowy!

Fluffy was victim nr.2. You can just give that one something to eat then do whatever to her. I saw she eventually got some sense and hid under the chair.

That means she also has a weird haircut now. Plus now she knows, scissors equals hiding under car or chair. I taught her well.

Fluff is refusing to play with me after she came back from the Vet. I even did my Buffy dance, offered to chase her instead of she chasing me and was willing to get my hair pulled, but it was a no go.

Fluffy version -0

Guess Dr. Needleman swopped her for a less fun version. I call it Fluffy version -0. This version comes with her own satellite dish! I think it's to prevent her from removing her batteries.

Fluff asked me to help her take the headgear off but after pulling for a while, I concluded that it was probably glued to her head.

Plus mommy caught me and there was some screaming. Hopefully, we'll get the real Fluffy back soon. Anyway...

Renza Scissorhands is vicious! Mommy disappears when she comes out. One of her many personalities!



I'm no. 3 on her hit list. I'm really scared, you guys. Help me!

I wanted to show you last year's hair attack aftermath, but it's really embarrassing. She cuts her own hair too and other human victims have suffered from strings of endless bad hair days. They still get nightmares!

Fine! I'll show you only one before and after. Don't worry! I think I nipped her tiny hands a few times while she shaped me into...the after.

Unfortunately, she knows when I'm bluffing and took her hand and held it in my mouth to prove a point. I yawned to show I surrender. I gave her 'the stare' for a few days to prove my point!

No amount of hair products can undo the mess once you've been attacked by Scissorhands. Get ready to stay inside your house and become unsociable.

No, she does not like going to dog groomers and hairdressers. She believes she must do it herself. I'm promised every day how pretty I'm gonna look once it's over. I'm a boy! I love looking ruff!

She can go make Snowy the backstabber look pretty. He's a parlor dog and poor Fluff and I will forever have bad hair days. Forever!

Me and my mop hair in winter a few months ago

Anyway, I have no doggie advice for you guys today. I'm too busy hiding. Luckily Fluffy v. -0 is keeping her distracted. I was caught a few times and I'm 'half done' that's why you'll see old pics of me on new posts.

I have a side reverse mohawk because I curled up in a ball on my side to protect myself. Maybe you guys can give me some advice this time. It's only fair!

Woof!! Woooooof!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Pics of Buffy and Fluffy taken by Renza.

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7 Survival Tips When Your Human Is Cuckoo

Woof! Hello you guys! So mommy Renza finally caved thanks to all the humans that liked my last post Writer's block, about the topics I wanted to write about.

Thank you guys for convincing her. Woof!

It’s hard being a pet in today’s world. Mostly because it's run by humans or at least they think they run the world.

To survive you need some special skills, especially those pets that have a crazy human.

I’m so sorry you guys, I feel your annoyance for them. I love my Renza, but sometimes...Grrr!!

Survival tips when your human is crazy

1. Ignore

When they start with the crazy talk, just look in another direction. Don’t make eye contact! Their feelings will be hurt, but they need to learn you are not a baby.

Me pretending to sleep

2. Garbage bin raid

This is when they throw away those delicious scraps like yummy bones that we're not supposed to eat because apparently a dog with a bone saying is total nonsense.

You either need to wait until they're distracted or pretend that you’re sleeping so that they don’t pay much attention to you, then go on a garbage bin raid. The garbage will be in the kitchen until the end of the day.

Once they take the garbage out to the big bin outside, then you will have to wait until the next day. So make it count!

Be very quiet. It’s all about stealth here. Get the bone or whatever scraps you find in the bin and get out!

3. Hiding

Be good at hiding. Go hide under the human’s car or bed. It will be hard for them to get you out of there.

One more thing you guys, please don’t fall for the food trick. That's when they bribe you with food so that you can come out of your hiding spot.

I fell for that one in the beginning. Never again! Grrr!

4. Toy hostage exchange

If your human hides your toys, then as soon as they take the toys out again, go and hide them in a safe place. It’s yours, not theirs.

Treat it like a hostage exchange. You do something for them if they do something for you.

First, make sure they take the toy out of its hiding spot. A good way to get them to take the toys out is for you to start chewing on random things around the house.

That way they’ll give you your toys back and in return, you don’t destroy their stuff.

5. Staring at the human and being cute

If you want to get away with what they call 'bad behavior', you need to be super cute. Go rub against them and lick them.

Stare into their eyes if you must. I find staring into Renza’s eyes super effective. Apparently, these humans become suckers when we stare at them.

6. Speed

You need to be very fast. Make sure you practice every day to improve your agility. Chase birds or whatever is smaller than you.

It will keep you fit and you’ll be fast enough to escape if the human wants to wash or groom you. Speed is also important when you raid the bins and when you need to keep them from taking your stuff.

I’m faster than mommy. It's really funny how she can’t catch me.

7. Learn their language

It's important to understand what your human is saying. When I hear the words water, leash, shampoo, wash and brush then I go hide.

Renza whispers, but I have superior hearing. Keep your ears open!

I hope these survival tips are helpful. These humans are easy to control, so don't forget how powerful you are.

Mommy Renza is on to me, you guys. She says I’m a mind reader and I make her act crazy. Don't worry! I just stare into her eyes, and then she forgets.

Woof!! Woof!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Pics of Buffy taken by Renza. Pixabay pics Renza edited.

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9 Dog Approved Simple and Delicious Meals to Make

Woof! Woof! Hello you guys! I was thinking of doing something nice for mommy Renza to spoil her a bit.

She always cooks nice food for us and I thought I should make her a few simple and delicious meals to show her my appreciation.

These are all dog approved, of course, meaning us doggies love them and I'm sure mommy will too.

I came up with a few ideas. Let me know what you think guys.

Delicious Recipes To Make

1. Mud cakes

There's a sand patch in our yard and tons of sand in the garden. That means I already have the main ingredient! I'll add some of my drinking water and whalla! Oooh, she'll love it sooo much!

2. Dog biscuit tower with bed foam on the side

I'll save half my dog biscuits for a few days. Fluffy and my bed foam is always everywhere so that won't be a problem to get.

3. Sticks and stones casserole with a side of grass for greenery

Fluffy is an expert sticks and stone collector. It's only fair that she pitches in. I asked her to do what she does best.

Fluffy gathering meal ingredients

4. Leftover scraps straight out of the garbage bin

Those are the best, you guys. This one I need to time good. If I'm even a few minutes late then meal nr. 4 is a no go.

5. Blanket stew with a hint of fluffy hair

I don't shed a lot. I know it's hard to believe because I have so much fluff, but it's true. Luckily we have a shedder in our midst and she's leaving a trail of white hair everywhere. Everywhere!

6. Brown soup

It's the same as the mud cakes but just not so thick. A little liquidy. I'll add from Snowy's drinking water so that mommy won't get suspicious and wonders why my water is up.

7. Sun-dried bird with a side of leaves

Everyone knows by now I'm an expert hunter. I'm part wolf after all. This is, unfortunately, a three doggie job. It will be a true test to see if the pack can work together.

8. Dog biltong served with a piece of cardboard box and a sock for extra flavor

Mommy says some people won't know what biltong is. It's dried meat or beef jerky as they call it over the seas. I'm not really sure why the beef was a jerk but it's yummy no matter what its level of rudeness.

9. Yummy shoes with the leg of teddy and some dentastix to make sure teeth clean after the feast

Please don't ask me what happened to Teddy. Don't worry! Mommy has him in protective custody. Fine, I'll tell! It's Fluffy. She chewed his leg off. The horror!!

There's everything on the menu, you guys. I have most of the ingredients already. Hopefully, I'll get the rest soon then I can just throw it all together. Wish me luck!



Mommy Renza is a very picky eater though. I'm not really sure if she'll like all the meals. If not, there will be plenty of leftovers for Fluff and I. Oh for Snowy too. Grrr! I'll have to yell at him a bit before I share to let him know it's a one-time thing.

Woof!! Woooooof!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Pics of us Renza edited. Serving suggestion Pixabay pic.

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7 Ways Dogs Can Help Their Stressed-out Human

Woof! Hello guys! I'm back! It seems like I'm not writing that much anymore. Oh, it's because Fluffy took over my other spot.

She's taking over everything! Grrr!! Anyway...today's topic is about vein popping humans. Sorry, I mean stressed-out humans and how dogs can help them.

Unfortunately, stress is very common. My Renza suffered from stress and it made her very ill. Stress is normally caused by things that overwhelm the human.


Humans think they can't cope and don't have the skills to deal with stressful situations. But they have more control than they know.

Some stresses can be good. It means the human is busy living their day to day life and not standing still.


If they have a lot of stress then it's a cause for concern though. It means they have not learned coping skills and it can lead to serious health problems.

Luckily dogs have the ability to relieve stress when our human looks like they're going to explode. Let us look at what we can do to help them out.

How dogs can help humans with reducing stress

1. Don't add to the stress

This is important, you guys. I know it's tempting to go crazy and chew things you shouldn't, make a mess or dig up the yard.

I dug a hole just the other day while Renza was busy combing Fluffy's hair. I wanted to play and mommy took too long so I started digging.

They thought I wanted to throw Fluffy in the hole. She was still small. Mommy stressed because I was full of sand and dirt.

I don't dig often. I just wanted to play. So now she knows when I'm in play mode to drop everything and play with me or give me a toy.

2. Cuddles, petting and lots of affection

Dogs can sense what mood our human is in. Make sure that you're close by if they seem unstable. I just lie a distance away from Renza and stare at her.

Then move closer so that I can sleep at her feet. She likes that. It makes her happy to know she's not alone and I'm there for her.

I lick her and she knows that's how I show my affection. Just the act of our human petting or looking at us reduces their stress.

A study was done. I'm not making these things up. Some humans even let their pet sleep on the bed with them.

Mommy doesn't allow that because she says Fluffy and I will make her bed dirty. I don't disagree with Renza. Fluffy messes a lot you guys.

3. Help out and keep your human busy

Fluffy needs loads of attention. I keep her busy so that mommy does not have to watch her every second.

Besides keeping Fluffy occupied, I'm teaching her how to guard, improve her reflexes and how to control her bite through our play sessions.

It gets really rough you guys. Don't worry, I can handle her.

Mommy has started obedience training. Fluffy learned the sit, down and hello (give paw) each trick in one minute.

She's really smart. It took me a whole week to learn each. I was 7 that time so not my fault. Next, mommy will teach her to drop it, stay and release.

She has a good recall already with the squeak toy. If she's trained it will prevent future stress. Keeping busy with Fluffy and I helps mommy.

When your human is idle for too long they get bored and then they feel down. So keep them busy while doing your part to help out too.

4. Don't fight with your other pet housemates

Fluffy is my little sister and she does her puppy thing. Sometimes it's a bit too much. I retreat to my kennel and let mommy know by giving her 'the look'.

She then puts Fluffy where she can't bother me. I love playing with her, but I'm not a puppy anymore and need my rest. I don't want to fight with Fluffy so I step away from the situation.

Fighting will just upset Renza. I have her personality. I step away instead of engaging. We hate fighting. If someone does not stop then we'll warn them a few times.

If it escalates then...well they were warned. Hurricane Renza will destroy you and well I guess me too. We are soul twinsies after all. Grrr!!!

5. Make your human laugh

Doggies and the cats can be really funny. Do what you do best and be silly. Renza cracks up when Fluffy tries to climb on my back (not so funny for me).

We entertain her by showing off our running skills. I'm faster. Fluff gives mommy some much-needed exercise because she likes to collect things she shouldn't (not so funny for Renza). Run Renza run!

6. Greet your human properly when they get home

No bark yelling at you human for leaving you alone. You better wag a tail and jump for joy. Your human will feel much better after a long stressful day if it looks like you missed them.

7. Listen when they talk

I know the humans can talk a lot, but sometimes talking to their pets is all they need. As a human species, they like to judge each other.

Not all, but most. So if your human strikes up a conversation, make sure you seem interested. They'll feel better after they talked it out with you.

It's tough out there for them, you guys. Most have no idea how to deal with stress. I saw how it almost destroyed my Renza. She had to stop working because she was on her way to crazy town.

Luckily she learned some coping skills and she has me and the giant puppy Fluffy to help her out. Who grows that fast? Is that normal?

Soon she will dominate our wrestling play sessions. She acts like a boy, but she's a girl. Scary!

Time to go now. Fluffy will drop by next week to say hello and tell you what she's been up too. It can't be anything good.

She's getting crazier by the day. Humans, remember being stressed is unhealthy. Make sure you take care of yourselves and the doggies will help out too.

Mommy wrote about ways to relax and de-stress. It's in her writing style and only for humans, you guys. Yawn!

Woof! Woof!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Fluffy and I posing in pics. Pexels free stock images that mommy edited.

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Things To Consider Before Shaving Your Dog

Woof!! Hello you guys. I’m back! Mommy Renza asked me to write this blog post about doggy hair.

She reckons because I have a lot of hair, that automatically makes me a dog hair expert. Yes! Her words, not mine.

The other day when she was busy cutting my hair, she wondered if I needed to be shaved rather, but there are a few things to consider before shaving your dog's hair.

Should you shave your dog’s hair or not?

A dog's coat is like the insulation of a house. Insulation keeps the house from getting too cold in winter and too hot in summer. Doggy hair is exactly the same.



It helps us to keep cool in summer and warm in winter. That’s why I hated when Renza cut my hair.

Spring just started and I still had my winter coat. Luckily she didn’t cut off too much. I stopped her. Woof! Grrr!

Our coats protect us from sunburn and skin cancer. Dogs with thin coats and dogs like me with white or light colored coats are vulnerable to sun damage.

Trimming our hair in summer is fine. For example, a puppy cut is best for dogs with long hair like mine. At least an inch of hair should be left.

Dogs shed their winter coats naturally for summer so our hair is less heavy. Some of us prefer long hair and some prefer short. If we get mad at our humans or cutting our hair, there's normally a good reason why.

We are not built like humans. Our bodies regulate temperatures differently than a human body. Get us a nice cooling mat rather if you think we look too hot with all our hair.

Mommy says I have a lot of mats (hair that clumps together) and she has to cut them off. It hurts too much to brush out the mats, so cutting them is better. No one likes tangled hair and I have a lot of hair, you guys. A lot!



Brushing and keeping my coat clean helps a lot with the air circulation around my skin. It keeps me cool also and prevents skin infections.

I don’t like bathing and brushing, but I sit still when Renza does it. She just takes way too long.

You can take your dogs to a groomer or Vet and ask them what is best for their type of coat. They will probably know more than I do and definitely more than mommy Renza. I’m still upset that she cut my hair.

Luckily my hair grows fast. She’s talking about taking me to a dog groomer soon and I’ll try my best to behave.

They must just be quick about it because I get very impatient and someone will get teeth marks on their hands. Grrr!!

That’s all, you guys. I hoped this helped you decide if you're going to shave your dog's hair. Goodluck!!

Woof!! Woof!! 

Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog and Part-time blogger
Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and visitors with long coats

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The Art of Hiding From Your Human - Buffy's Dog Tips

Woof! Woof! Hello you guys! Hiding from your human is a necessary skill that all dogs should have. 

If you have not mastered the art of hiding then don't worry. I have 9 years of experience in dodging humans. That means I'm an expert hider.

My loyal followers should know by now that I'm a bit of an introvert like mommy and we love spending time alone.

Making myself invisible comes naturally even though it's hard to miss a big ball of white fluff(me).


That's one of the reasons why I hate baths. The cleaner I am, the more visible I become. But there are different reasons why doggies hide. Not all dogs are reclusive like me.

Why do dogs hide?

Well, 90% of the time dogs hide is because of humans. You see, the problem with humans is that they can be super annoying.

There's constant baths, grooming, Needleman visits, meds to swallow and a lot of other things that doggies really hate. Really, really!

The other 10% probably hide because they are not feeling well. In that case, a Needleman visit is necessary. Mommy knows me well enough to see when something is wrong or if I'm just annoyed. Grrr!

Us doggies have psychic abilities and know intuitively when it's time to hide. Mommy first thought it was because I listened to certain words, but even without words, I know. Without actions too.

That means it's not bad timing that gets you caught, but the places you choose to hide are probably not the best. Under a blanket? Geez!

I have a few favorite hiding places that I found works well.

Best hiding places for dogs

1. Under the car

The best thing about under the car is that the human will not slide under there. They can't move the car either because you're under it. Their only option is to bribe you. We'll discuss bribing later.

2. At the back of your dog house

The dog house can be used in your defense strategy. It only has one entrance. Anyone that comes through that entrance will be destroyed by you and your razor-sharp teeth.

Defending dog house entrance

Don't forget that you're an animal even though you are being treated like a cuddly teddy bear or a 2-year-old child. I'm not sure what level of crazy your human is on.

3. Under the bed

Bonus on this one! There might be shoes or other chewable stuff underneath the bed to help pass the time. You might be under there for a while. It's like the car but inside the house.

Hiding in a corner, behind the sofa or underneath a table are also acceptable hiding spots.

There are lots of other places to hide but make sure they all meet the following criteria.

Criteria for good hiding places

• Should be low enough so that the human can't fit. 
• Must be heavy enough so that it's hard to move. 
• Must have the ability to allow you to defend the entry point.

Bribing

Once you've found the perfect hiding spot, the human will get desperate. This is when they'll introduce you to "the bribe".

What is bribing?

Bribing is when someone gives you something in exchange for your cooperation. Normally the other party (you) should not accept the bribe willingly unless it's worth your while.

The human will first take out your favorite toy. Oh please! The toy is always there. Hard pass! If you fall for the "here's your toy" trick then you need to rethink your life choices. Remember you control the human, not the other way around.

Next comes the treats aka yum-yums.

Unfortunately, 80% of doggies will crack in the first 1 to uhmm 10 min of smelling a treat. They are weak!

The rest will hold out for another 10 min and the remaining 1% will not fall for the bribe. My numbers might be off but I'm on a roll. So shhhh!!!

Fluffy accepting bribes

I fall into the 1% group. I'm experienced with dog stuff and don't easily fall for human tricks. Unfortunately, I have a Renza as a mommy. 

She uses her evil manipulation skills on me. Or tries to. She's really mean, you guys!

Her favorite trick is to eat a big plate of food close to my hiding spot while pretending I'm not there. Omg! The horror!

To make things worse, Fluffy joins her. Double nerve! All I can do is watch at this point and rethink my strategy. 

Food is my kryptonite and mommy knows it. Fluffy eating without me is just wrong. Luckily Renza has done this before and I learned from it.

It might be hard to see yummy food being eaten in front of me but abandoning the mission is a no-no. Mommy is a weakling and I know sad eyes is all it takes to break her.

She'll eventually give up after I've eaten half her food without having to leave my hiding spot. Thanks for the yum-yums mommy! She's also lazy and that means I have an advantage over most dogs.

Fluffy hiding under mommy's car

Fluffy has learned the 'hiding under the car' skill but she has a good recall and comes every time mommy says her name. No treats needed!

Don't worry! Fluffy is still young and have not endured all the annoying human behaviors long enough to get fed up yet.

But she's starting to see the truth and that always coming when being called is a bad idea. There's not always good stuff waiting at the other end. Luckily Fluff has me to show her the ropes.

That's it, you guys. I hope you'll work hard at improving your hiding skills. If not, good luck to you and everything you will have to endure from your lack of skills.

Got to go now. I just heard the words "water" and "shampoo". That's my cue! Time to make myself invisible.

Woof! Woooooof!!

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Author: Buffy

Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger, Alpha dog, part-time chef

Future plans: Be the cuddliest dog in the whole wide world

Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping

Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Pics of Buffy and Fluffy taken by Renza. Pixabay pics Renza edited.

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How To Head Tilt Like a Pro - Dog tips

Woof! Hello, you guys! There are so many things that make us doggies look cute, but there's one specific skill that has the ability to break the humans.

They literary turn into mush right in front of your eyes. That skill is a simple head tilt. Not kidding!

I'll admit for some reason I've not mastered this skill. I have my fluff as an asset. The mind control is working less now that mommy Renza is aware of it.


That means when my hair is short, I'll need some extra skills to help me get more cuddles.

Luckily I know a certain puppy who has perfected head tilting and I'll be interviewing her for some much-needed tips.

Yes, it's Fluffy the puppy. My little sister. Listen up doggies! Head tilting is a skill that must be added to your resumes. 

Head Tilting 101

Buffy: Woof! Hello, Fluffy!

Fluffy: That's Queen Fluffy, Buff!

Buffy: It's just us Fluff! Geez!

Fluffy: Fine. I'll let it slide.

Buffy: Our loyal followers the doggies wanted to learn more about head tilting and you're a pro at it. Can you tell us what head tilting actually is?

Fluffy: Well Buff, it's when you move or tilt your head to the side.

Buffy: Seriously? That's it?

Fluffy: Yep!

Buffy: But why do humans go so crazy when doggies do a head tilt?

Fluffy: How should I know? I'm a puppy. These humans are all nuts!

Buffy: True, Fluff. Are there any tips you can give the doggies out there?

Fluffy: Move your head side to side while staring at your human. But be careful! It might fall off!

Buffy: What might fall off?

Fluffy: A doggie's big head. Dur!

Buffy: Oh wow! Let's hope the doggies use this skill only when necessary. When did you start head tilting Fluff? I didn't teach you that. I don't even head tilt.

Fluffy: I'm a puppy and at some point, my head got bigger. My puppy neck had a hard time supporting my head, so it naturally tilted. That's also how I discovered that tilting opened my floppy ears.

Buffy: Interesting! That means you almost lost your head?

Fluffy: Yes, it was close. My head became very heavy. Luckily I grew fast and now my neck can support my head.

Buffy: But you still tilt?

Fluffy: I saw Renza mommy loved it and she talks a lot of nonsense sometimes. It helps me decipher the "blah blah" better. I couldn't help but tilt. Titling is a must!

Buffy: Is it true that head tilting can be a sign of a medical condition like an ear infection etc?

Fluffy: Yes Buff. Those doggies tilt their heads because they can't help it. In my case, I only tilt after I do some renovating and the mommy human talks to me with her weak voice that's supposed to be loud. I sometimes yell back at her so that she can understand I'm just trying to do important puppy work. Other times I just head tilt and pretend to listen when she talks.

Buffy: You have excellent renovating skills Fluff!

Fluffy: Wow! Thank you, Buff! That means a lot coming from my mentor. Licks Buff

Buffy: Licks Fluff.  Thank you so much for that insight Fluff! I'm sure it will help doggies everywhere.

Fluffy: Happy to help Buff! What do I get for this?

Buffy: For what?

Fluffy: The interview!

Buffy: How about I don't frame you for destroying my bed again?

Fluffy: Wow! That's really low Buff?

Buffy: I'm ending off now Fluffy. Thank you very much!

Fluffy: Sure! GRRR!

That's it, you guys. I hoped that was helpful. The head tilt has proven to be a powerful skill and you should all start practicing how to maximize its potential.

Time to go now! I see Fluffy complaining again about me to mommy. The nerve! I think now is a good time to test out my head tilting skills. Wish me luck!

Woof!! Wooooof!!!

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Interviewer: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger
Future plans: Be the most cuddly dog in the world
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Interviewee: Fluffy
Job: Doing puppy stuff, part-time blogger
Future plans: World domination
Likes: Biting feet, hands, destroying everything in sight and cuddles
Dislikes: Baths, being picked up and self-cloning Needleman

Pic credit: Pixabay free stock images Renza edited.

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Mind Control - A Skill All Dogs Should Know

Woof! Hello humans! As you all may know by now, doggies have multiple skills.

From being guard dogs to making their humans have one-sided conversations with them. Or are they really one-sided?

Dog mind control secret revealed

Have you ever wondered why humans talk to their dogs?


Mommy knows exactly what Fluffy and I are saying and we don't even talk. Well, not in human language. Weird right?

Pet owners will get it. The petless will just look at pet owners like they need to be locked up in a straitjacket.

Pet owners aren't crazy you guys. Dogs are just good at mind control.



We've been controlling the human since forever. Why do you think they domesticated us?

Long ago, food was scarce.

Doggies and our cousins the wolves hunted together, but the doggies were really bad at it. We preferred playing with our food.

One day, we came across our very first victim. Uhmm...I mean human.

We stared deep into their eyes and made them love us. They took us into their homes and we've been controlling them ever since.

Don't worry! It's a mutually beneficial arrangement.

They get unconditional love and are pumped full of happy hormones. We get to eat for free, have a nice place to sleep and play as much as we want. Win-win!

Some humans aren't open to the mind control though. We call them people that don't have pets. Petless for short.

We aren't sure why, but they seem to have a mental block that we can't get through. Mommy Renza had a block like that and after years of trying, I finally got through.

She's under my control now. Not sure what happened though. Oh yes! She made the mistake of staring deep into my eyes that one day when I was bitten.

She told me everything was going to be ok. After that, she was a goner then. I'll admit, me too. See! Mutually beneficial.

There's, unfortunately, a problem once we take control of the human. We take on their personality too and feel for them what they feel for us. It's a glitch in our mind control ability and we have not figured out a way around it yet.



Our plan is to control every human on the planet. I did it with mommy so other dogs can do it too. The cats are also helping, but they have their own way of doing things.

We've already taken over the internet and social media. Pets all over are working hard to reach our collective goal of complete human domination.

Petless humans, please don't be scared. We just want everyone to be happy. Soon we will find a way to get through your mental block and you won't be able to resist our mind control.

You might as well give in now. Your fate is sealed. There's a furry friend around every corner watching and waiting until your defenses are down.

See you soon humans
Woof!! Woof!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

Pic credit: Me (Buffy) posing in pics. Plus Pixabay free stock images that mommy edited.

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Fight Like Cat and Dog - Ending the Pet Feud

Woof! Hello guys! Us doggies have a type of love-hate relationship with the cats. They have completely different personalities than us.

They are catty and we are uhm...not catty. There's a reason why people always say fight like cat and dog.

Cat and Dog feud

I'm not sure where it all started. They are our main competition when it comes to being the ideal pet.


You get dog people and then you get cat people. Some humans prefer both. I think those humans might have a multiple personality disorder.



Mommy Renza had a cat when she was small. He was black and slept on top of her head every night. Creepy yes!

Her mommy also had two cats and when she slept over there, the cats would sneak into her room and jump on her bed to go sit in the window.

Imagine you're sleeping and something jumps on you? Yes, I know. I'll be freaked out too.

So I guess she never became a cat person due to the sleep-disturbing and being all freaked out. Who knows why someone becomes a cat person or a dog person? Or a both person.

Is it how the human brain is wired? These are serious questions, you guys.

There's even a saying "fight like cat and dog". Not fight like dog and dog, but cat and dog. That means this feud has been going on forever.

I'm not really sure what I'll do if and when I encounter a cat. There might be lots of chasing and maybe a paw fight. I can't promise anything.



Renza is thinking about getting a cat. She sees them all over social media being all cute and catty.

Hey! Isn't Fluffy catty enough? She can scratch better than a cat. Plus she barks like a dog. So it's safe to say she's a cat-dog. A hybrid!

I think I just solved the cat and dog feud. Can I get a bunch of cat-dogs, please? Make it snappy! Mr. Evolution is slow as a snail. This cat-dog thing will take some time to happen, unfortunately.

We could clone Fluffy, but that would be wrong. I think. Fluffy wants to dominate, so making copies of her will be the end of everything. War of the Fluffy clones! I'm getting chills, you guys.

Believe me, you do not want a thousand Fluffy clones. Maybe a few for cuddles. She will be solely responsible for uniting the cats and dogs.

On second thought, that might be a good thing! Can I have a thousand Fluffy cat-dog clones, please?!!

Cats, if you happen to read this, I hope we can make peace some day. The humans can fight all they want over silly things, but us pets must stick together. The saying fight like cat and dog should become obsolete.

Time to go now you guys. You can put in your Fluffy cat-dog order as soon as we clone a sample for testing. Us at Life and Dog Stuff will keep you updated.

Woof! Woof!!!

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Author: Buffy
Job: Guard dog, part-time blogger
Likes: Playing, eating and sleeping
Dislikes: Grooming and food thieves

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