ALIEN DOG
Jax is a french bulldog. Jax is also an alien dog. What's an alien dog? Any dog with big eyes and cute ears that makes you smile every time you see him. Jax can even smile himself, as evidenced in the video, "Alien Dog Smiles" http://www.youtube.com/watchv=LDKZ8aLnuhM Jax also snores louder than a freight train, even when he's not asleep - "Snoring Alien Dog"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rirDJPPzbpA And, as if that all wasn't enough, Jax has also decided recently that he is going to be a sled dog - "Alien Dog Rides the Snow" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrgynAeewWQ&feature=relmfu We're training for the Iditarod, North to Alaska! There are lots of alien dog videos on Youtube ... ha! Not just the ones I have made. Here's one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWukihVp3fQBut that's like an evil alien dog. Jax doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He's just full of love and play. If you're looking for a family dog, good around kids, a little bit of energy but not too much, and a good snuggle buddy, consider a Frenchie. My most viewed Youtube video is about Jax. I was really glad to see him in the snow when I shot this video, because I was wondering what I was going to post to Youtube channel next. Then the alien dog rode the snow, and I new it was Youtube gold. Have fun with your best friends. Listen to them when they tell you it's time to go for a walk, because your dog knows what's best for you. Enjoy. Have fun. Play!
As many of you might know, I really love my Frisbee Dogs, and I love to train high energy dogs to play disc dog and freestyle canine disc. Jax is probably not the best dog for that level of activity, but he can make a bunch of fun any where he goes. Jax could have a good time alone in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Yup, because he's the alien dog.
DYE YOUR DOG PINK
If I had a dog with enough white fur, you can be that I'd die my dog pink. I'd use fruit punch concentrate or some other food-grade, non-toxic substance. I think they even make really safe dyes just for this purpose. I'll have to get a white poodle one of the day and give it a try. Nothing in this world quite as cute as a pink poodle. Although this Pink Pitbull was a real nice dog.
Sometimes Pitties creep me out. I'm not sure why, but I know that I'm not alone on that one. Even though one of the coolest dogs I have ever me was a miniature English Bull Terrier named "Spam," who was like a Frisbee catching machine. I haven't seen Spam in a couple of years, but I'm sure she's doing just great. Her mom is a veterinarian.
The Staffy in the video was cute and friendly, and his owner really, really loved him. She died him pink so that people would see the softer side of the breed. It worked for me. I had lots of fun talking to this lady, and she was real nice. Yeah, I know there's a prong collar on this dog. The owner was little tiny bit of a woman, and I think she needed a little extra help keeping Pinky under control. Perhaps it was a training aid. Not to mention the fact that no one should ever let their Staffordshire Bull Terrier run loose or playfully approach other dogs -- not good, people totally freak out.
The images in this video were taken in Duvall, Washington, at a pet fair. Lots of staffy fanciers in Duvall. Lots of Staffy fanciers in the state of Washington too.
We have places in Washington state with breed bans on Staffies. Regulations like that don't make all that much sense to me. It's not the breed that's bad -- it's bad owners that create bad dogs. And any time a city enacts a breed specific ban, you can bet that the Pitbull fanciers will come out in droves, some from a couple of counties away, to attempt to stop such legislation. I'm not sure of the pro-pit side's success in fighting legislation, but they get darned serious about it all. They hire lawyers to fight these laws. There are lawyers who specialize in dog law. But dog law is kind of more of a calling or political mission than it is a money-making proposition. If you want to make money, there are areas of the law that are a lot more lucrative. I do have to admit that it would be fun to pull out business cards that say, Jimmy Jump, Dog Lawyer, and hand them out at the dog park.
I wish I could remember the words to this song. I translated parts of it into Spanish, and I am never entirely sure that my pronunciation of the words are correct, especially so when singing in a language other than one's first language.
Every summer I go to a dozen or so dog fairs or pet expos. Usually I perform freestyle canine disc (disc dog or Frisbee dog) at these events. I always end up meeting the nicest people and having a real good time. I really like the 4H events, as they are more old-school and fun. But give me an event with dog trick contests, dog costume contests, weiner dog races, and just about anything else canine, and I'll be happy. What do you expect from a life-long furry.
We are setting up our summer event schedule for summer 2012. Our schedule can be found at http://www.woofd2.com/ Our little troupe of dog trainers have been organizing events and performing throughout the Northwest since 2001.
