SASHA'S THOUGHT OF THE DAY

THE REASON A DOG HAS SO MANY FRIENDS IS BECAUSE HE WAGS HIS TAIL AND NOT HIS TONGUE. -ANONYMOUS

JUST A REMINDER FROM SASHA TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY IS JUNE 26!!

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SASHA DOES NOT LIKE THUNDER STORMS

MY POOR SASHY IS SO AFRAID OF THUNDER STORMS, WE HAVE HAD A FEW THE PAST DAYS AND ONE WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. SHE TRIES TO FIND A PLACE TO HIDE, THERE IS NO COMFORTING HER. IT HAS TO BE SOMEPLACE TIGHT AND INSIDE OF SOMETHING. HERE SHE IS IN THE BATHROOM CABINET IT TOOK US FOREVER TO GET HER OUT OF THERE. I WAS AFRAID SHE WOULD GET HURT ON SOMETHING. IF WE OPEN THE REFRIGERATOR SHE WILL TRY TO CRAWL IN IT. I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE HER SEVERAL "SAFE" SPOTS AROUND THE HOUSE BUT THEY ARE NEVER JUST RIGHT FOR HER. I LOVE A THUNDER STORM BUT I FEEL SO BAD FOR MY LITTLE SASHY. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?

SASHA AND HER FAVORITE SITTING POSE

We call this paw-foot-paw-foot. Sasha takes this pose very often and I think her poses mean different things. This one is deep in thought. "What can I get into next?" "If I sit here looking so adorable will they mind as much when I am sassy??" You can almost read her mind sometimes. Or at least we try lol. Sometimes it is the laying on the floor, pouting, look at me, how can you be mad at me pose. This one is my favorite of all, I have never seen a dog sit like this, although I am sure they do. Having a pet is a good thing, nothing seems quite so bad when she is around to comfort me. She makes us laugh and sometimes cry(lol), but always I look forward to her affection. Adopt a pet, you won't regret it!

TARGETING

I love to watch the shows on Animal Planet. Sometimes I do try some of the training tips on Sasha. One thing that is working is something they call "targeting". I have her sit and then put out my hand, palm towards her and call her name, when she touches my hand with her nose, she gets a treat. It sounds too simple I know, but I do it over and over(with just a small treat each time). She loves it of course because of the treat. Sasha does not come when called so this is what I am trying to get her to do. The other day Sasha got out without her leash, which is a nightmare usually. I put out my hand and called her name and she came!!!! I couldn't believe it. It actually worked, perhaps there is hope for my sassy girl. I didn't give her a treat but praised her and honestly since then she comes when any one of us puts out our hand and calls her. Now mind you this took me a couple of weeks of steady work with her, but I am so proud of her. One thing accomplished, now to work on going potty in the house, biting people, getting into trouble constantly, oh the list goes on. Another day for that lol.

Sashy wishes you all a good day

TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY IS COMING!!!

Take Your Dog to Work Day is Friday, June 26 – and Petfinder is the proud adoption partner of the Pet Sitters International event. To find out how you can participate with your workplace, visit TakeYourDog.com.

HERE I AM WITH MY SISTER KATY ALL READY TO GO. I HOPE SHE TAKES ME OUT TO LUNCH. I ALSO HOPE I DON'T BITE ANYONE SO SHE GETS FIRED. WISH ME LUCK