Cleo's Day Blog | Dog Advice, Cute Pics, and Life Lessons from a Rescue Dog in San Francisco

Case of the Curious Dog

Curiosity or just a competitive dog? It doesn't matter if it means I'm getting exercise. Older dogs need to keep moving so we don't lose muscle mass. 

11 Neighborhood Friends I Made in 2011 - Small Dark Handsome

I thought it would nice to share 11 of my dog friends from the 'hood. They all have good qualities. Even when we might not start off as the best of buddies, we're neighborly now.

This wee guy ignored me because his lady was inside the bakery. I cried a little but soon got distracted by a nice shopkeeper down the block. His red collar and leash are super cute, don't you think? Sigh.

11 Neighborhood Friends I Made in 2011 - Tennessee

I thought it would nice to share 11 of my friends from the 'hood. They all have good qualities. Even when we might not start off as the best of buddies, we're neighborly now. 

My little buddy Tennessee here is a nice guy. He was a little ruff around the edges at first, but we're now used to seeing each other around. He knows I really do like wee men...

11 Neighborhood Friends I Made in 2011 - Princess Leia the Great Dane

My daily walk is the best. I love to pick up the news and say hello to local peeps. Sometimes I meet strangers who say how I much remind them of a former beloved, or a wolf. Either way, both comments produce some sweet loving for me.

Sometimes I encounter a fellow neighborhood canine. This could become a lovefest or a great way to break up a crowded sidewalk. 

Princess Leia the Great Dane

I thought it would nice to share 11 of my friends from the 'hood. They all have good qualities. Even when we might not start off as the best of buddies, we're neighborly. The first is Princess Leia. Her voice is deeper than mine.

Say hello to my little friend...Todd

Dog manners matter. We can always get rusty...

Labor Day and Dogs

There is no such thing as labor day for a dog. Service, guide and assistance dogs work every day because they love what they do. Maybe this is where the phrase "labor of love" comes from? I wouldn't be surprised if a dog inspired or invented that. BOL

Pet Obesity - How I Keep My Trim Figure

Obesity in pets is a real problem. Often when a mom brings home a new baby, the pet gets fat according to this New Baby Means Fat Pet story on Petside.com. This city dog (me!) had a few months there (okay, six) where I was on the heavy side (ten extra LBs), but fortunately I responded quickly to a change in diet and exercise.

How did I do it? 

Spilled Cream Cheese + Cleo = Giggling Girls

Dog Days of Summer - Grouchy Puppy Style

When I first read about the dog days of summer, it made me mad. Muggy? Me? I'm a German Shepherd-Husky dog, I'm the opposite of muggy. I stop muggers!

However when I read that a big dog is the brightest of the stars in the summer night sky, then I was Sirius -ly happy.

Do you think if I win Funniest Blog or Blogger, I could get them to rename Sirius, the dog *super* star? BOL

Life is Like a Box of Kibble

This could be a wonderful sentiment for this dog, but only on a few conditions. You're not referring to a movie that I never saw. You are referring to the many enjoyable things a dog can love that comes in a box, like a new squeaky toy. You are not referring to the man in brown, who comes to the door, grrrrr to deliver boxes with that smiley face on them.

Instead of all that, this saying would have a lot of meaning if..

..by box you meant, a pile of fresh dirt over a rodent hole. AND