Dental care for Huskies in three easy steps.

Step 1:

Ireland, getting started to brush her teeth. First, take the green mint stick and put it between your paws, so you can get a firm grip on it. For a Husky, it's easier to do this when you're lying down, rather than standing.

Step 2:

Open your mouth and use your paws to insert the green mint stick in your mouth. Use the rough edge of the stick to get in between your teeth, while trying to bite into it.

Step 3:
Make sure you brush everywhere, even all the way in the back! When I get to this part, I've usually already eaten half of my minty stick, which makes it even more difficult for me to reach back there. Nevertheless, by the time I'm all done, I do not only have very clean teeth but also a very fresh breath.

Into the wild

Ireland loves playing in the water, especially on a hot day! Sometimes, she just likes to get her feet wet and splash around a little bit, but today she was going all the way: jumping in the water head first,using the riverbank as a diveboard, and all this while on a leash. This maneuver is also known as " suicide style". After she comes back up for a breather, she shoots herself up the banks so fast, you think her hind legs are springs...

While attempting to capture this event on camera, I missed the best shot, which is her diving into the river. She's so fast though, and my camera is so small, that I have trouble tracking her. It also didn't help that B. was blocking the view, while trying to keep up with Ireland. Anyways, I think you'll get the idea.

Dog Days.

It's been a rainy and grey weekend here in Cincinnati. Aside from two short trips to the dog park and a stroll on Main Street during the 2nd Sunday on Main, Ireland's just been chillin' inside.

Today was Dog Days on Main Street and the first 50 dogs at the scene could get their picture taken for free. When we were walking around, the photographer spotted Ireland and asked if she could take her picture. Easier said than done because Ireland didn't have the time nor the patience to sit still. There was too much going on around her: cops on horses patrolling, other dogs strolling by, birds teasing her, .... Nevertheless, a picture was taking during the three seconds Ireland was contemplating on whether or not to go after a bird. We'll see how it turns out...

Ireland's favorite indoor activities are: chewing on her Nylabone, playing with her green ball and sleeping. She is not one of those dogs who crave for constant attention but is content just enjoying our company.