Super Cute Dog Shirts and Sweaters

Ruff! Hello, my fluffies! Humans wear clothes and in recent years there's been a trend in doggie clothing.

I'm not really sure who came up with it, but dogs are people too so I guess it's normal that they wear clothes.

Mommy put a sweater on me once. Once! I ate through it. She won't make that mistake again. Grrr!


Buffy and I are really fluffy and mommy likes to keep the fluff a certain length. So even though she wants to dress us up like the human children she never had, she's got to settle for fluffy coats.

Sorry, Renza! It wasn't meant to be.

Those with shorter hair can definitely wear clothes. It will keep them nice and warm especially in winter. I looked for some cute dog shirts, sweaters, and jackets for the fluffless.



If mommy decides to shave me one day I might consider wearing one of these. But unfortunately, she'll die if she can't stroke our fluff at least a thousand times a day. Really annoying Renza!

Buffy and Fluffy in garden

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Cute Dog Shirts and Sweaters

1. Lightweight Adjustable 'Sporty Avalanche' Pet Coat

• This lightweight adjustable 'sporty avalanche' pet coat has a concealed hood that pops out of the collar.
• 3M Thinsulate thermal heat retention technology as an inner shell.
• Adjustable at the tail-end.
• Leash slit holder above the neck area.
• Belly easy closure closures for easy on-off access.
• Available in multiple sizes and colors.

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2. Plush Heavy Cotton Hooded Sweater

• This Plush heavy cotton hooded sweater features a leash-slit holder behind the neck area.
• Available in multiple sizes and colors.

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3. Pink Whale Pet Polo Shirt

• Vineyard vines Pink Whale Pet Polo shirt makes for an adorable look.
• Short underside gives them more freedom of movement.
• 100% cotton offers soft comfort.
• Perfect for parties and festive occasions.

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4. Patchwork Whale Pet Polo Shirt

• Vineyard vines Patchwork Whale Pet Polo shirt makes for an adorable look.
• Short underside gives them more freedom of movement.
• 100% cotton offers soft comfort.

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5. Flag Whale Pet Polo Shirt

• Vineyard vines Flag Whale Pet Polo shirt makes for an adorable look.
• Short underside gives them more freedom of movement.
• 100% cotton offers soft comfort.

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6. Dog Threads Raspberry Gingham Dog Shirt

• Classic, stylish raspberry gingham print dog shirt perfectly designed for your stylish pal, collar and all.
• Comfortable fit with short sleeves, dapper button closures, and detailed stitching throughout.
• Perfect for everyday wear with comfortable, soft cotton and dog-friendly cut to avoid doggy messes.
• Made in the USA by a family-owned business that donates a portion of their proceeds to an animal rescue.
• Comes in different sizes so you can find the right one for your pup, no matter the breed.

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There you go my fluffies! If I could I'd give you some of my fluff to keep you warm, but as you know, mommy is selfish and wants to keep our fluff all to herself. 

Fluffy after dreadful bath

I just got a new haircut and bath for my birthday last week. Buffy is next but he's like a little forest and needs at least three people to mow through all that fluff. Good luck with cloning yourself Renza!

Ruff! Ruff!

Author: Fluffy

Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.

Future plans: World domination

Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.

Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

Pic credit: Pics Renza edited.

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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

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Fluffy the Puppy's Human Manipulation Techniques

Ruff! Hello, my fluffy pack. As you all may know by now, I'm a master manipulator. 

Manipulating humans is a natural skill that most dogs have, but unfortunately, a few are clueless on how to control their human.

Humans are meant to be controlled by us. They are weak and the doggies are cute. 

The cute controls the weak. That's a universal law or something!

Some humans aren't easy to break, but with enough work and time, a dog can turn them into putty. 

As always, I've made a list of some human manipulation techniques for those doggies still learning the trade.

How Dogs can Manipulate People

1. Maintain eye contact

Those who don't know, eye contact is how dogs bond with their human. The human might be really busy and staring contests will be the last thing on their mind.

Don't stop trying to get their attention. Eat their favorite shoes if you must or go nibble on their ankles.

Sure you'll get yelled at, but guess what? Yelling requires eye contact! People want you to know that you were wrong and will look you straight in the eyes to make sure you get the message.

This is where you have your chance. Stare at the human, head tilt a bit, sad eyes and maybe throw in a hanging tongue to be safe. This works I tell you!

2. Don't come when called

This tip is the opposite of the first one but just as effective. Buffy does this one well. When the human sees you and tries to strike up a conversation, run away and hide in your favorite spot. Humans hate being ignored by us.

Buffy hiding to get attention

They'll come running after you. Soon you'll be covered in yummy treats and one step closer to becoming a master manipulator. Leave me, alone human! Come close only with treats!

3. Be extra weird and cute

Cuteness is not just about how you look. It's about how you act and the things you can do. Do you know any tricks or do stuff that's unique to you.

I have my own fluffy dance and I learn fast. Buffy makes weird sounds when he plays and has 10 or more different barking sounds.

I don't hide, I run in circles till the human feels sick. Skills! There are a lot more things we do that make us weird and cute that mommy loves. Every dog has their thing so use it!

4. Rub against the human with your fur

When I rub against mommy I automatically get cuddles. Being soft and furry means the human will pet you.

Some humans don't like touching dogs, but that just means you need to work harder at manipulating them. Everyone has a breaking point.

Just ask mommy. She went from not being able to pet doggies at all to being an annoying human that just wants to play with our fur. All day long! Really annoying Renza!

5. Be super happy to see them

Most humans are miserable. Even mommy. She says a dark cloud follows her everywhere. Stuck with doing life stuff and it seems like an uphill battle most of the time.

But then we came along, things started looking up. Not every day is sunshine and roses but when we show mommy how happy we are to see her, she becomes putty in our paws because we make her happy.

Make sure you give your human what they want most. That's normally having someone at home that's happy to see them every day. Without the talking parts of course!

6. Be grateful for the yummy food

When you get food or treats, act super excited. Jump really high and bark their ears off. 

Buffy looks straight into mommy's eyes and barks really loud to show he's grateful for food. I then jump on Buffy and start pulling his ears.

What?! I show my excitement by nibbling and dancing!

Don't guard your food either. Some doggies are ungrateful and growl at their human in order to protect food. Dur! They provide food, you act happy, the food comes in avalanches.

Humans love repeating things they see others like. I hate my dried pallet dog food and get excited only for the yummy homemade stuff and treats.

You'd think Renza would stop with the dried junk, but apparently Buffy likes it. Now I get half dried mixed with cooked and eat everything up to show I'm grateful. Yum, yums!

Negotiating with human

There you go, my fluffies! I hope you've learned some valuable manipulation tactics to help you get everything your doggie heart desires. Remember humans are weaklings. It's time to take control! 

Got to go now. Mommy Renza forgot to give me a yummy treat today so I have to go destroy a shoe or something. Hey! I don't make up the rules. 

Ruff! Ruff!

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Author: Fluffy

Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.

Future plans: World domination

Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.

Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

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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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How to Be a Dog and Get Away With It

Ruff! Ruff! Hello, my fluffy pack! A while ago, Buff wrote a post called how to get away with anything. Think of how to be a dog and get away with it, as the sequel.

Dogs are not the typical animal. Unlike other animals, we consist of magic. Yep! You heard me right.

Because of our magical abilities, there are things that we can do that might seem wrong, but it's really not. As always I've made a list of these so-called wrong right things.

How to Be a Dog and Get Away With It

1. Play biting our humans

I love to nibble on Renza's hands and feet. What?! I lick it better afterward! She's not even upset. Let's just call it "play biting" because it sounds better than biting, although it's the same thing.

But say another animal like a bear or our ancestor the wolf starts nibbling on a human, it's wrong on so many levels. There might be some screaming involved and some chasing too. It normally ends badly.


When I chase mommy she'll scream and laugh at the same time. I try to get her good, but it's not as effective because I'm so cute. I also bite visitors feet and they just laugh or have low fear responses.

It's impossible to be taken seriously as a hunter around here. I guess that's what happens if you're a fluffy magic dog.

Unfortunately, if a doggie was raised to be grumpy, then you will have to scream and run. No laughing required. Like our neighbor who is void of any magic juice.

Arguing with my enemy

2. Sleeping on beds and couches

A lot of doggies get away with this one. In fact, they have successfully convinced their humans that it's ok to share chairs and beds.

We're not allowed to sleep on mommy's bed although I've tried to make myself comfy on there several times. She says I shed too much. I think she's just lazy to vacuum!

We're allowed on the covered chairs that I chewed on a bit or uhm a lot. Otherwise, we have our own dog beds that I destroyed and mommy fixed a million times already. What?! She loves fixing stuff!

There are some lucky dogs out there that can sit and sleep on anything. There's dog hair everywhere, but it's okay. Dogs are too cute for it to be wrong. That's why vacuums were invented right? Vacuum or eat hair human!

3. Destroying everything human owns

Ripping things apart is what us doggies are notorious for. I refuse to apologize or feel guilty for doing something that's so much fun.

Sorry is for the weak!

I've already destroyed tons of mommy's stuff. Don't worry, it's ok. Sure you might see steam coming out of her ears and she'll yell a bit and I'll yell back, but that's it.

If a crazy family member destroyed something then that relationship is toast. If I do it, I get head scratches 20 minutes later with a lengthy apology. Yep! She's the one that says sorry.

4. Raiding the garbage bin

Bin raiding is a skill that Buffy has not taught me yet. I have to say I'm impressed by his sneakiness and stealth.

If a raccoon raided a bin then it's wrong. But because it's a cute fluffy dog with magic eyes, it's not wrong.

Buffy lying about his bin raiding addiction

Not because he's not naughty. Oh, believe me when I tell you he does a lot of 'wrong' things. He's just that good. Buffy is yell-proof. For as long as I've lived here with mommy, Buff has never been yelled at.

I still get yelled at though. It's ok. Like I mentioned earlier, I always win an argument and get rewarded with cuddles afterward. Yep! I'm that good!

5. Not greeting visitors properly

We, unfortunately, live in a house that always gets visitors. Always! When are we escaping Renza?! Geez!

Because the oldest people in the family live here, it's the hub and they have loads of church friends and know everyone.

Buffy and I are in charge of security around here, so we can't just look the other way. Buff hates long coats and pulls on them from behind. They must be hiding something!

I do my special fluffy dance for them to apologize for Buffy's coat pulling. A little feet nibbling gets thrown in there too because mommy loves it and they get a special greeting bark from me.

Apparently, some visitors prefer less interaction. Oh please! We live here and you don't! Security checks are a must.

Don't worry! Renza does not care how we greet people. We are her babas and the visitors should make more effort to make friends with us.

We've made a lot of human friends that visit, but we do get the occasional wimpy humans that's scared of dogs. Go grow a pair!

6. Watering everything in sight

This is a skill that Snowy has mastered. Buffy marked his territory before he was neutered and I occasionally had a few watering accidents. We have since moved on to designated areas. Snowy has not.

He stayed with us for 6 months and made sure everything smelled like him. Everything! He even attempted to water me. Yep! I was almost marked.

Snowy watering garden

Mommy thought it was funny. The nerve! He's very naughty, but because he's a dog with magical abilities he could just do whatever he wanted to.

Marking another dog's territory is the wrongest wrong of all the wrongs. But Renza's Snow-snow is too cute to be guilty. We can still smell him!

7.  Making noise

I'm an expert noise maker. It's just something that comes naturally to me. I howl, I bark, I don't care.

If the neighbors played loud music in the middle of the night, then the police would probably be called for noise disturbance.

Us doggies can have barkoffs 2 to 3 times a week and it's just background noise. There's no need to notify anyone because all the dogs are barking simultaneously.

There's no clear culprit to blame. Nope! I plead innocent. You have no proof! Argoooooof!!

Buffy and Fluffy afternoon nap time

There you go, my fluffy pack. Now you have undeniable proof that dogs are magic. We can get away with anything because we're the best.

Don't worry! Unlike unicorns, we don't have a murder weapon attached to our heads and we're actually real. What?!

Got to go now! I smell bones in the bin that we're not supposed to have but really, really want. Let me go tell Buff to tip the bin over while I distract the humans. Shhhh!

Ruff! Ruff!

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Author: Fluffy
Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.
Future plans: World domination
Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.
Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

Pic credit: Fluffy(me), Buffy and Snowy posing for pics Renza took and edited. Main pic from
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Dog Table Manners - Fluffy's Tips on How to Eat Properly

Ruff! Hello, my fluffy pack! As your future queen, I've had to learn how to eat properly. Dog table manners go hand in hand with queendom.

I can tell you now already that Buffy did not teach me eating skills. He eats like an animal! You'd think since domestication that our species would have been more civilized by now, but nope.

Snowy also eats like Buffy so I'm assuming it's an epidemic. Humans aren't too worried about eating properly either. Food falling on the floor is proof of this.


Let's look at how you can improve your eating skills.

Basic dining etiquette for dogs

1. Chew your food

You'd think this one is obvious but it's not. Buffy swallows his food whole. I wish I was kidding.

Mommy has to mince his food like a baby or else it gets stuck in his throat. How hard is it to chew? Geez!

Teeth are not just for threatening the human, it's used for chewing food too. Use it!

2. Take breaks between mouthfuls

I know it's tempting to eat all your food up without stopping but it's a bad idea. Mommy has to make sure Buffy doesn't choke because of swallowing too much food at once.

It's the only time he gets yelled at. Mr. Cant-do-wrong has bad eating habits. Finally a skill I can teach him!

Buffy eating my food in front of me

Taking a breather is advisable. I take my time and eat slowly. Renza mommy says I eat like a lady. I'm a Queen! Get the title right human!

3. Eat up all your food

Leaving leftovers is a big no-no. Well with one exception. If it's that dried junk mommy gives us then you can leave leftovers.

That's the only food Buffy chews so we get a lot of it. A lot! This is why point nr. 1 is so important.

If you don't chew, the human will give you more dried food because it's not as yummy and they know you'll chew it so that it goes down easier.

This spiral effect must be avoided. If you find yourself in a situation where you've been getting just dried food then don't worry. Just go on a food strike.

I've been on a few strikes so I know how effective they are in getting what you want.

A food strike is where you have to refuse to eat.

I know it's hard but it's worth it. When the human starts wondering why you're not eating, all your favorite dishes will suddenly appear out of nowhere.

It depends on you if you're willing to hold out for the good stuff. Humans are slow and lazy. You might have to wait a while.

4. Bowls are optional

Look! Personally, I can eat food off anything. The ground, mommy's hand, a chair, a mat. Anything! Bowls aren't necessary.

Discussing empty bowl with mommy

Unfortunately, the humans prefer bowl eating so it's something that's expected of us. Luckily I only listen sometimes or else floor food will get wasted.

We all know to waste food is a doggy sin. The 5-second rule does not exist!

5. Smell before eating

Not everything is yummy or eatable. I've done some extensive taste testing of everything around here.

It's normally followed by mommy screaming, chasing me and forcing my mouth open. It's not my fault that things are just lying around.

In my defense, I'm still learning and very curious. Anyway, I know now that I have to smell first then eat.

Mommy also taught me the swop trick where I trade her for whatever I have in my mouth. Normally with something better smelling.

6. Begging for food

Dogs are really good at begging for food. All it takes is sad eyes and staring at the human until they cave. Believe me, they will cave eventually.

This only works if you're in close proximity to the human when they're eating. They will try to distance themselves from you because they are weak.

Buffy's expert sad eyes look

Your job is to get their attention by doing something they don't like. They'll come to check up on you and yell a bit. Soon after, the weaklings will feel guilty and you'll be stuck by their side.

Let the begging begin!

7. Should you bin raid?

Sometimes food goes from the human's plate straight into the garbage bin. Why? I wish I knew. The horror!

Leftovers are supposed to go straight into a dog's mouth. We were made to consume leftovers.

In case a mixup like this occurs then bin raiding is an option to correct the mistake. Buffy
is a professional bin raider but refuses to teach me his garbage eating dog skills. The nerve!

Don't worry! As long as I'm right behind him while he tips the bin over, then I get to enjoy yummy garbage food too.

What?! Geez! We're dogs. This is what we do.

That's it my fluffy pack. I hope you don't eat like Buffy. Remember the worse you eat, the worse the eatables will get.

Food is what makes us doggies happy. Got to go now. I see Buffy trying to eat my dried junk food. Excuse me while I go yell at him!

Ruff! Ruff!

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Author: Fluffy
Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.
Future plans: World domination
Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.
Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

Pic credit: Fluffy(me) and Buffy posing for pics Renza took and edited. Main pic from Pixabay.

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Barking 101 - How to Have Successful Barkoffs at Night

Ruff! Ruff! Hello, my fluffy pack! Recently I shared my revenge plan to get mommy back for betraying me. In there I talked about how I arranged barkoffs at night in order to turn mommy into a zombie.

For those who don't know, barkoffs are barking competitions where doggies in the neighborhood compete to see who has the best bark. I thought I'd share some tips for those doggies interested.

Why have barkoffs?

Some may wonder why have barkoffs? Well, for me it was to get revenge on my human Renza.

Our humans are very naughty sometimes and they keep blaming us for unnecessary things like destroying shoes. They have enough!


It's a perfect payback strategy for all the times they ate in front of us or wouldn't allow us on the comfy couch. For all the times we were yelled at for eating their precious furniture, clothes, and cars.

Yes! I ate mommy's car. So what?! I was teething. I ate all my toys and the car was conveniently there. It's Renza's own fault for not providing me with proper chew toys. Anyway, barkoffs are payback for everything!

They think they rule us, but we need to show them we're in charge. Barkoffs are not just to show off your barking skills but to show your human if they mess with you, they'll become the walking dead. I mean zombies. You know, humans that don't sleep. Geez! No one is getting murdered!

Here are some barking competition tips.

Ways to have a successful barking competition

1. Must be at night

The best time to hold a barkoff is at night. Why? Because our humans are asleep then. Durr! So far none of them has gotten up to make sure their doggies stop barking. That means it's the best time.

They are comfy in their warm beds and when the human is half asleep they won't get up for anything. You can try during the day but it's historically known as a bad time.

2. Make sure your human is asleep first

Test bark first before you go all out. If your human does not attempt to quiet you then they are asleep. That's when you can start signaling to the rest of the dogs in the neighborhood to check if they are ready.

Inviting the grumpy evil neighbor to barkoff night

Worst case scenario, your human gets up and starts yelling at you to keep quiet. You're on your own then. Try sad eyes if you're in too much trouble. Goodluck!

3. Perfect your barking skills

Remember this is about winning. If you have a lame bark then don't even try to join in. Snowy has a one tone bark. He is a perfect example of a dog that should stay far away from barking competitions.

I'm not sure who taught him this important skill but they did a very bad job. Buffy has 10 or more different barking sounds. It's impressive! He taught me the howl-bark and I use that when I battle in barkoffs.

Buff joined the other day for the first time and it went on the whole night as other dogs tried to outperform him. I'm always competing so that means I'm ranked on top in the neighborhood. Buff just won that one night.

Practice your barking skills every day. Try different tones. Don't be a one-toner otherwise you'll lose rank and status.


Oh, update on Snowy! He is now a master hole digger and escape artist. Guess he was ready to upgrade from his watering everything skills.

Mommy wants him back with us, but it's not up to her. Too bad mommy! Your precious Snow-snow has his own home and human. Move on already!

4. Don't bark alone

I hear some doggies barking alone after everyone has stopped. It's over! Accept defeat and go sleep! Geez! No one cares!

Don't be that dog! Best to do it in groups then you won't get into trouble. You just blame the other dogs. Like yawning, barking is contagious for dogs. At least your human must continue to believe that.

5. Get enough sleep

If you're planning a barkoff, get enough sleep during the day. If you don't, you'll be the one that will feel like a zombie.

Zombie-dog is not a title you want to have. Sure you'll be feared, but you'll get fewer cuddles and tummy rubs because everyone is very protective of their brains.

Letting mommy know she can forget about sleep

Hope that was helpful my fluffy pack. Remember to practice your bark regulatory or else you'll get crushed by the competition.

In the beginning, I made that mistake, but then I started barking at the school children and that significantly improved my bark.

Got to go now. I just heard a car pull up. Great time to show visitors my barking skills and my fluffy dance. Buff already alerted mommy to come out with his visitor's bark.

Soon they'll look scared of all our fluff and cry like babies because humans are that crazy. Don't worry! They'll soon be mesmerized by me and my special skills!

If not, I'll have to use my trip skill on them. Hug their ankles very tight and watch them trip and cry for real. Bwahahaha! What?! Too evil?

Ruff! Ruff!

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Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.
Future plans: World domination
Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.
Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

Pic credit: Pics of Buffy and Fluffy that Renza edited.

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How to Deal With Your Older Siblings - Fluffy's Dog Tips

Ruff! Hello, my fluffy pack. The other day Buffy wrote a post about how he deals with my craziness. Don't worry! He got yelled at good. The nerve!

Older siblings are no fun sometimes. They love to follow rules and everything has to be a certain way. Yawn!

I'm still in experimenting phase and testing my limits. Buffy was the same when he was my age.

Mommy says he was a real rebel. He broke all the rules all the time.

He was the neighborhood bully. Not kidding! He would escape and run around chasing other smaller dogs.

He's faster than them and enjoyed their fear way too much.

She never met a crazier dog before Buff. So he kinda prepared her for me.


Now Buffy refuses to explore with me. I go yell at the neighbor's grumpy dog and I even went to chase the other two that are my age, but twice my size. They were really scared of me and ran back inside.

What?! I was outside with grandpa and they had no human with them. I was protecting them!

The grumpy neighbor gets yelled at because he hurt Buffy. He goes and hides when I yell. Guess he knows I will end him.

I know you're probably thinking I'm the new neighborhood bully, but I'm really not. I just love telling everyone what to do. That's what a Queen does. Durr!

I love my brother so much and wanted him to explore his fun side again. Mommy too. It's like they forgot that life is not that serious.

Luckily I came along to remind them. I know yes! I'm the best!

5 Ways to Deal With Your Older Siblings

1. Wake them up early

Sleep is for sick people! No one is sick here. I wake Buffy up at 4am, then at 6am again. If he still pretends to sleep I go pull his ears.

Morning is the best time to feel alive. The earth smells new and the birds sound happy. I wanted Buffy to experience that again.

2. Force them to play with you

Playtime with Buff is my favorite thing to do. It's loads of fun.

I initiate it by forcing eye contact and doing a ready/chase bow or when we see mommy we get super excited and show off our play skills.

Forcing Buffy to play

When I first got here when I was a puppy, I used to chase him around. When he stopped running away from me and we finally started playing, he pulled me around on his dog bed.

As I got bigger, we took turns chasing each other around, wrestling and uhm he pulled me around by my hair.

Mommy does not like the hair pulling although I don't mind. Unfortunately, because I'm bigger than Buff now he can't pull me around anymore.

The games we play should not be interrupted by the human. Renza was confused at the beginning to why we play so rough, but we have loads of energy and we know what we're doing.

I tried to play that way with mommy but she hates it. Guess she's more fragile than us. Go grow some more hair human!

3. Shadow them

Buffy has a lot of life experience and I can learn a lot from him. I follow him around everywhere and copy everything he does. Don't worry! I'm sure he does not mind.

Him running away and avoiding eye contact is probably just because he's teaching me some valuable lesson or something. I'm still learning so I'll have to shadow him for a while still.

Shadowing Buffy

With all the copying I even learned how to be an alpha dog. I know, I know it upsets the balance of the pack but now we have three alphas. I'm sure that won't be a problem. Right?!

4. Don't allow them to take over

This one is a slippery slope. Buffy used to come and eat my food.

I told mommy but she just thought nothing of it. Later on, I started protecting my food from him and growling and chasing was necessary.

I was warned not to fight with Buff, but if he eats my food, that means he's in charge. With him in charge, I'll be limited and can't do whatever I want to.


I'm no sheep! I lead sheep! Buff is a good mentor and helped me a lot when I was confused with life stuff, but I have my own thoughts and personality now.

I have to walk my own sniff path to become me and not a duplicate. Sorry, Renza! I'm not a Buffy clone. Go make your own clones somewhere else.

5. Walk your own sniff path

Mommy is the only child so she can't comprehend what it's like to have a sibling. That's why she got me for Buff because she wanted him to have what she never had.

She saw how we helped each other grow and how we have each other's backs.

We also walk our own paths. Our personalities are completely opposite but at the same time, we are so much alike. Mommy also sees herself in us.

We're all different but the same. We're a family that chose each other.

Family members are not always the best people to get along with. Especially Renza's family that consists of a bunch of psychos.

Shhh! Luckily none of them read our blog. Tell them and you're toast!

Buffy was not mommy's dog but then he chose her and she chose him. Renza wanted another crazy dog that's related to Buff and she got me.

He's technically my cousin. Apparently, our bloodline consists of the crazy gene.

I came a few months too soon and she was totally unprepared. But she asked for me a year before already and when I arrived the pack was complete.

The day Buffy accepted me as part of the pack

We might be getting another doggie when I'm a little more mature. Hopefully next year.

Don't worry! I'll teach the new puppy all my fluffy skills and Buffy can do the boring obedient training junk.

Ruff! Ruff!

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Author: Fluffy
Job: Doing puppy work, part-time blogger, a world leader in training.
Future plans: World domination
Likes: Biting hands, destroying everything in sight, playing, stalking, digging, cuddles and tummy rubs.
Dislikes: Baths, self-cloning Needleman and not getting my way.

Pic credit: Buffy and Fluffy pics edited by Renza. The main pic from Pixabay she also edited.

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