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My New Chico Mug!!
I already have a Bebe mug...
Thursday, March 11, 2010
I already have a Bebe mug...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Spring Clothes from Cody and Company
In the picture above, the doggies are wearing their new thermal hoodies. It's perfect for going outside in the morning and evening for potty time when it's still a little chilly. Chico's got green, Bebe got pink and Manny got teal blue! They are super duper cute and affordable at $9.95! The stretchable fabric is pre-washed in non-allergenic detergent, so there are no worries of the clothes irritating their skin or shrinking! The stitching is also reinforced so you can wash them and they won't fall apart.
The doggies also got really cute t-shirts for Easter! They are all hand made and really cute and colorful with lots of fun prints. They are only $7.95.
Chico got the Bright Bugs t-shirt. It's covered in colorful bugs and polka dots.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tutorial Video Showing How I Get Bebe To Do the Over-The-Shoulder Pose
The over the shoulder pose is a great way to take photos to show off the back of your dogs outfits. I made a video I made showing you all how I get Bebe to look over her shoulder for photos. I had made a REALLY good video, but of course, I accidentally deleted it. So, I had to reshoot this video. I hope this video helps you learn how I trained Bebe and you can pick up some of the tips to try to teach your dog how to look over their shoulder for photos.
When training your dogs, please make sure to be patient with them. If you feel yourself or your dog getting frustrated, take a break. It is not good for your dog if they are having a negative experience with the training sessions. Also, remember to reward their good behaviors as they are learning this new pose. Your dog is not going to learn this right away, so it's going to take some training sessions and practice. Just be patient and enjoy the bonding experience with your dog as you both learn together.
Here's the steps that I take:
- Get some yummy treats for the dog. Show the dog the treat and let them have a taste.
- Put the dog in a sit position facing away from you.
- Hold down the back end of the dog. Don't hold them too hard. Just a light touch to let them know that you are there and to keep their sit down position. If they are wearing a dress, you can also hold the bottom edge of the dress down towards the ground.
- Hold the treat in front of the dogs face and bring the treat around the shoulder of the dog to behind them so they follow the treat with their head. Keep doing this so they learn the action that you want from them.
- Once the dog maintains concentration on the treat looking over their shoulder, slowly let go of the dog with your hand that was keeping their rear end down.
- Keep their attention on you and take the photo.
- Reward the dog with the treat so they know that they will get a treat for their good behavior.
- The most important tip I can give you is to be patient and don't get frustrated with your dog. If you get frustrated, it'll make the dog frustrated. Take a break whenever you or your dog needs one. You want to have the training process to be a bonding experience with your dog and you want them to have it as a positive experience.
Here's the video:
Monday, March 8, 2010
Hip Doggie Buttweiser Belly Band from Paw Palace
I got this hilarious Hip Doggie Buttweiser belly band that I bought from Paw Palace. It's sure to be a conversation starter when people see Manny wearing it!
It's going to be the perfect solution for when we go on vacation in Florida the end of this month. We are going to be staying in a hotel and at friend's houses. It seems that the boys like to mark things when they are in unfamiliar settings. So, I'll be able to just put this right on and if there are any leg lifts, it'll end up in the belly band and not on my friend's furniture!
It's super duper soft with the faux suede they use on the outside and 100% cotton terry material lined on the inside. We've had other belly bands that were made with rough materials that irritated Manny and Chico's bellies. It's also really easy to put on because you just need to velcro it together over the back of the dog.
When you pick a size for your dog, make sure to observe the measurements of the dog. Manny's waist is 11 inches, so I got him the XS which is meant for 10-13 inches and it fits perfect. We also like to put maxi pads inside the belly band to soak up the pee. It makes it a lot easier on cleaning because you just need to dispose the pads rather than clean the belly band every time the dog goes potty. So make sure you keep in mind the extra room you may need for a maxi pad when measuring.
Paw Palace sells lots of other cute belly bands for dogs. It's always good to have one handy. We use them when we go to friend's houses, pet stores, Chihuahua meetups and more. It's so embarrassing having to clean up after your pets when they have an accident, so it's always better to have one on the dog to be safe.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Manny Peed on Me
I was sitting on the couch minding my own business. All of a sudden, I felt something wet on my shoulder and down my side. And then I saw Manny scatter away as fast as he could and went into hiding. At first I assumed that he had sneezed on me... but then I noticed there was too much moisture for it to have been sneeze droplets.... So then, I wondered if he had vomited on me.... but it was all clear looking liquid... So then I looked up and saw splatters of wetness on the top of the couch that went down the couch and all onto me. Jay came over to help me investigate.... He did the sniff test. It confirmed the worst of possibilities.... Manny PEED on me!!!
I don't know what I did to deserve this. I have always been so nice to him by giving him chest rubs, treats, and toys. But for some reason, he felt the need to come up to me and PEE on me!
For some reason I wasn't mad at him though. It probably was because Jay was laughing so hard that he was crying.... and when someone laughs like that, it is contagious! We spent several minutes of laughing so hard that our stomachs hurt.
Manny won't tell me why he did it. So I guess we'll never know why. It sure makes a funny story to tell though!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Chihuahua Chalkboards
I found these really cute Chihuahua Chalkboards! I really want to get one.... or two! I think it would be cute to have it in the kitchen to put little notes on, or maybe even use colored chalk to decorate it as a little piece of artwork!
They come in two versions:
Long Coat
Friday, March 5, 2010
Product Review: Pink Aikiou Interactive Dog Bowl
Aikiou (pronounced I.Q.) send us the brand new Pink Aikiou Interactive Dog Bowl! It is GORGEOUS!! It's the perfect pink to match my blog!!! I LOVE IT!!!
The dogs already have their Blue Aikiou Interactive Dog Bowl that I got for Chico's birthday this year. We use it as a game to hide treats in to make snack time more fun. Chico always growled at the other dogs when he was playing, so it wasn't fair to everyone else. Now that we have the pink one, Manny and Bebe can use the pink one and Chico can use his blue one. Here's a peaceful moment when all of them were sharing the Pink Aikiou:
The Aikiou is a paw-shaped plastic interactive toy for dogs. It has different doors that open up and a dial that spins around with compartments that you can put food and treats into. The doors and dial have ridges on them so dogs can easily use their paws and noses to move them. The great thing about it is that big dogs and small dogs are able to work it.
It seems that as educational toys have become more popular for human children, people are wanting to have educational toys for their dogs too. Aikiou did a great job coming up with the concept of this bowl to make dogs use their brains and noses to look for their food and treats. It also is a great way to slow down fast eaters. Dogs can get very sick if they eat their food too quickly. When they scavenge for the food in the Aikiou, they have to take the time to find the food and you put a little in each compartment so they are only eating a little at a time.
It's fun watching the dogs as they sniff each compartment as they open and close the doors looking for the treats. Sometimes, I will just hide one treat in it and watch as they try to figure out where it is.
Here's a video showing Manny, Bebe and Chico working on the Pink Aikiou:
You can go to http://www.aikiou.com/ to find where to get a blue or a pink one. I've also seen them at some of my favorite websites: Doggie Couture Shop, Paw Palace, Posh Puppy Boutique and The Haute Hound.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Hip Dog Hoodie from Doggie Couture Shop
It's made with very soft fabric that is warm and cozy. The edges of the sweater is lined with a microsuede fabric as well. On the back of the hoodie there are rhinestones in a fleur de lis design. Manny has been wearing this hoodie almost on a daily basis since we got it 2 or 3 weeks ago. and none of the rhinestones have fallen off.
The hood is sooooo cute on. Lots of other hoodies make their hoods either too small or too large that they don't fit on the head right. This one actually stays up! Check it out on Chico:
Chico and Manny got a size Small. They are both about 6 lbs and it fits them perfect. And the best part is that the underside of the shirt is cut up high enough for the boys so they don't pee on it! They have them in sizes XXS all the way up to a Large, so there's a great size range of dogs this can fit. Check out the Hip Doggie sizing chart to figure out what size to get your dog.
This Hip Doggie HSuper Soft Zebra hoodie is one of my new favorites for the boys to wear now. We have the Snowman Hip Doggie hoodie that Bebe got from Doggie Couture Shop that we love too. I think I'm going to have to shop around to buy some more Hip Doggie hoodies. They fit my dogs perfect and are all so stylish and cute!! If you want to get your pooch this hoodie, you can get one HERE.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Sweet Video from Our Facebook Fan!
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Taylor, a Facebook fan of Obsessive Chihuahua Disorder, made this adorable video for us! I love it so much. It was so sweet of her to take the time to make this video with pics and captions for us. Thank you a million!!!!!!
XOXO,
Nikki, Chico, Manny & Bebe
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Chico Loves Edamame
Chico is so polite when he eats. He never grabs things from you in a rude manner. One of his favorite snacks is a healthy one too. He loves Edamame (soy beans). Watch this video as he politely waits for me to pop the edamame out of the pod and he picks it out with his mouth gently:
Monday, March 1, 2010
Pure Country Pet Boutique's Brand New Line of Clothing!!!!
Pure Country Pet Boutique released their brand new line of clothing for 2010! They did a fantastic job with this new line of 33 new products. There is a lot of inspiration of The Day of the Dead, the bad boy look, rock and roll, adorable costumes, and much more! The best part is that all their styles are remaining at under $20!!
Here's some of the new products that are coming out that the dogs have had the chance to model for Pure Country Pet Boutique:
Here Bebe shows off one of the cutest costumes in the world! She's a penguin!! The Penguin Dog Costume is a full body suit, similar to pajamas. The hood comes up to make the head of the penguin with a beak and eye balls. There are even penguin flippers on the sides of the outfit. We were lucky that we got a huge snow storm when we wanted to takes pics of it. Doesn't Bebe look adorable???
Manny is always in either a sweater or pajamas in the winter so we were excited to see the Black Skeleton pajamas in Pure Country Pet Boutique's new line of clothing. These skull pajamas show off the bad boy in Manny! These are super duper soft to the touch. Manny used to hate wearing outfits that have legs to them, but the soft pajamas from Pure Country Pet Boutique helped him get used to wearing them.
This adorable Gingerbread costume is perfect for Christmas! It is made with brown material and is lined with soft fleece on the inside. The top of the hood has a face on it and there are three pom-poms that go down the back. I couldn't help it, I had to do a baking theme photo:
This dress is one of my favorites! The coolest thing about it is that it's named after Bebe! It's called "Bebe's Bustier". It's a strapless dress that velcros under the belly. It has really fluffy tulle material on the bottom and the top of the dress has a corset style back. The colors are great too, red, black and white and skulls accented with bright colors on it too.
Here's Manny in the Day of the Dead Overalls that match Bebe's Bustier. They are so adorable and have lots of great details to them. They have a multi-colored skull on the back with a matching band of fabric around the waist. There is also a skull patch on the one leg too.
Here's Bebe in the Skeleton Camouflage dress. It is sooooo cute with lots of great details. The shirt on top is attached to the skirt so you don't have to worry about the skirt falling down. The skirt is poofy with lots of layers. The fabric on it has a rugged look to it similar to many of the popular styles today. There is also a pouch that is attached to it that you can snap on and off. It has a zipper so you can put things in it and they won't fall out. I love that it is decorated with lace, gemstones and a pink bow to add a girly touch to it!
The Spring Floral coat has a 70's feel to it. It is adorable with it's bright colors, flowers and lace. It even has a D-ring on the back so you can attach a leash right to it. The unique feature it has is is that the chest has two secure measures to keep the coat on and the cold out. First you button the chest buttons, then you velcro over a flap.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Pennsylvania Super Pet Expo 2010
There were a lot of people at the expo. It seemed that every person wanted to reach in and pet my dogs (most without asking permission). Luckily, Chico, Bebe and Manny are used to having hands in their face, so they enjoyed the petting that they received. The only issues we had was Bebe trying to bite big dog's noses, since she was eye level with them all from inside her stroller.
We got to see one of our favorite vendors that we see at most of the pet expos we go to, Pet Dynamix. They sell all natural treats and foods for dogs. They have lots of freeze dried raw products and different bones and chews made from various animal parts and organs.... yea I know it sounds, gross, but the dogs love them and they're really healthy. We got buffalo tendons, duck trachea, an elk antler, and a bunch of buffalo jerky.
I was really excited about the shopping we did at Dog and Frog. I got this adorable Chihuahua tee and Jay also bought the matching sticker to it:
They also were selling Nano Pet beds. I HAD to get the dogs the log house pet bed because it is soooooo cute!! The Nano Pet beds use a nanotechnology from Japan that decomposes bacteria, viruses, and bad odors to help maintain freshness and cleanliness. Check it out:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Manny the Toy-aholic
Manny is a toy-aholic! He will go on the hunt for a toy and will play with it, wrestle around with it, fetch it, hump it, etc. The one game that he plays that is really annoying is bringing a toy in bed and then dropping it over the side of the bed. Then he will cry and bark about it until we get up to pick it up off of the floor for him and then put it back on the bed for him.... and then he'll do it all over again!!
We have quite the collection of toys. We have a toy basket for the dogs that we keep all the dog toys in. We also have boxes in storage filled with toys too! I think we should bring the ones in storage to a shelter or something. If anyone knows a shelter in NJ in need of dog toys, please let me know!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Product Review: Personalized Dog T-Shirt from Trendy Puppy
They used long sleeved cotton American Apparel shirts to print the writing on. Not enough dog clothes are made long sleeved. The belly of the shirts are cut high so boys don't have accidents on the shirt. This makes me VERY happy since the dogs have other shirts that we have to roll up every time they go out to go potty.
There are different styles of logo print that you can choose from. We got the Texan style which has the first letter of their name in a circle and then their name printed below. The Grant Style has the first initial of the name and their name inside of a colored circle. The Oval Style has their name in a colored oval.
The Polka Dots Style has their first initial decorated in polka dots and then their name written below.
You also have the option to choose from different color combinations. There's lots to choose from. There's different combinations of blue, pink, orange, green, red, brown, purple, and more.
Manny got his Texan style tee with green and navy colors:
The personalized dog shirts come in different sizes, but the smallest size is small. The size small fits Chico and Manny perfect. Manny is 6.5 lbs and Chico is 6 lbs. Both of them have similar measurements: 13.5 inch chest, 11 inches long, 8.5 inch neck. Chico is fluffy too, so there is enough room for his fluff without it being tight and uncomfortable. If your dog is a little smaller, they say that the shirt can shrink up to a size if you put it in the dryer. So, you may be able to wash it and dry it to get it to a smaller size for your pup. I'm going to make sure not to dry mine so that it stays at the perfect size for Chico and Manny.
You can buy these shirts at http://www.trendypuppy.com/. You can go HERE to go directly to the personalized tees. Make sure to let them know the color combinations you would like and your dog's name exactly as you would like it to be on the tee.
Trendy Puppy has lots of other great products for your dogs. They sell a lot of my other favorite fashion labels such as Monkey Daze, One Lucky Dog Couture, I See Spot, and much more. When I spoke to them about the personalized tees, they assured me that they make sure to inspect every item to make sure it is up to their high standards before they put it up for sale. They also have a fantastic sale section.
Happy Shopping!!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Product Review: Pup-Head Indoor Potty
I ordered it early in the week and was excited when I received it by the end of the week. As soon as I got it delivered to my house, I took it out, put it together and put it on the floor. The assembly was so easy. All I had to do was take the drip tray and put the synthetic grass pad on it.
The Mini Pup-Head Indoor Dog Potty is 20" x 20" (the other sizes are 20" x 30" and 30" x 40"). The mini one is only 7/8" inches off the floor. And the anti-bacterial odor fighting synthetic grass is not too rough on the paw pads. They also put organic attractants on the synthetic grass to make your dog want to come use it.
When I first started using it, I remembered some of the ways that I trained my dogs to use potty pads. I took the Pup-Head potty and put it in the same place where we always put the potty pad. Since they knew it was the "potty spot", they would be more understanding that they should be relieving themselves on the Pup-Head potty. When I was first training the dogs when they were puppies, I would take the paper towels that I cleaned the potty accidents with and soaked a little spot on the potty pads. For the Pup-Head potty, I took a potty pad that had been peed on, and rubbed it a bit on part of the synthetic grass. Although, the Pup-Head potty has built-in attractants, I wanted to do this as an extra measure to help them want to use it. These things seemed to work, because within an hour, we found some poo on the Pup-Head potty!
Now that we have our Freestanding Wood Pet Gate, the dogs are using the Pup-Head potty every time they go to the bathroom indoors. We haven't had any accidents around the house since we put up the gate to keep them from sneaking off and we put the Pup-Head potty in a convenient spot for them to use it. They adapted to it quickly and weren't afraid of the change from a potty pad to the synthetic grass.
I find that it's very easy to clean and maintain. We pick up the poo off of the synthetic grass with a paper towel. To clean the urine, we just need to take out the drip tray and rinse it off with a hose. If there's not much collected, we can just use some moist paper towels to clean off the rinse tray. The synthetic grass is easy to remove so we can just take it out and hose it down as well. Another thing that can make cleaning easier is putting potty pads in the drip tray underneath the synthetic grass so that you don't need to clean up the drip tray.
We used to use regular potty pads in the potty pad tray holders. We had to change the potty pads often. We have friends over often, so whenever they come over, it looks gross to have pads with yellow stains on them. So we would wasted a lot of the pads by throwing them away as soon as they got soiled. We actually rinse out and clean the Pup-Head Indoor Potty less than we had to clean up regular potty pads. This makes us love the Pup-Head potty a lot more than regular potty pads since we save money and it's more environmentally friendly.
To sum it all up, I'm really happy with my purchase for the following reasons:
- The Pup-Head potty has helped my house look cleaner because I don't have yellow stained pads all over the house.
- It has saved me time because there is less cleaning that I have to do.
- It has also saved me money. I paid $69.99 on the Pup-Head Potty. I was spending $20 a month on potty pads. So, the Pup-Head's value is equal to what I would have spent in a little over 3 months.
- It has helped my dogs reduce their eco-paw print because we are not wasteful by using disposable potty pads.
- And of course I'm happy that my dogs are actually using it!
Right now G.W. Little is offering 10% off on their potty solutions. The coupon code is: WEE10 . Act quick though, it expires February 28, 2010. You can get the Pup-Head Mini Indoor Potty by going HERE
If you have any questions about my experience with the Pup-Head Indoor Potty, feel free to email me at Nikki@ObsessiveChihuahuaDisorder.com or contact the helpful staff at G.W. Little. This document also answers a lot of questions: https://www.gwlittle.com/Images/Pup-Head-Training-Care-Guide.pdf
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Have You Ever Seen a Chihuahua Smile?
Bebe is the only dog that I know that smiles. When you get her really excited, she will put her ears back, close her eyes and her little lips curl up on the sides into a smile. It is the cutest thing you will ever see!!! I got a little video of her doing it today. Watch as her facial expression changes:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Bebe Fierce on Martha Stewart
The blurb next to her photo says:
Bebe, a Chihuahua from Pennington, New Jersey. "I took this photo of Bebe in her Bebe Fierce dress with matching hat. It was custom-designed for her by Linda Higgins. Bebe is a fashionable pooch who is always looking out for the latest fashion. She helps me with my blog, ObsessiveChihuahuaDisorder.com ."I'm so excited that they posted up a link to my blog on the site! I hope it brings more readers!!
Paw Palace 15% Off Coupon Code Exclusively for OCD Readers
Paw Palace is offering 15% off to Obsessive Chihuahua Disorder readers!! Use Coupon Code: OCDFAN by March 1st to receive this great offer!
We shop at their retail store in Red Bank, NJ. It's one of our favorite pet stores to visit. We love it so much that we drive over an hour to get there! They have a lot of the products that we normally can only find online. So we love going there to be able to see the products in person and try them on the pups.
Paw Palace has a very friendly staff. One of the staff members, Alissa, is there most of the times that we visit. She has a Chihuahua of her own, so it's always fun to talk about "Chihuahua stuff" with her. She knows the needs of Chihuahuas, so she's always very helpful in giving me advise on products to buy for Chico, Manny and Bebe.
Paw Palace's website is also awesome! It's really easy to navigate and it's packed with lots of great products for your dogs. They update their site with new products frequently, so it's always fun checking back on their site to see what's new. They even have a Gift Registry where you can register gifts for your pets for upcoming birthdays and other special occasions! Their staff is also available to help you if you have any questions or need any suggestions when shopping online.
Make sure to check out http://www.pawpalaceonline.com/ and use your coupon code: OCDFAN for 15% off prior to March 1st!! I've already made a purchase! Happy Shopping!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Bebe's Bustier from Pure Country Pet Boutique!
Pure Country Pet Boutique has their new line of dog clothing being released March 1, 2010! I've had a sneak preview of them and I am sooooo excited!!! I am amazed that all of these adorable outfits are all under $20!!
Bebe, Chico and Manny have been helping out with modeling the clothes so I've had a chance to see them in person. There's lots of adorable costumes, dresses, pajamas, coats and much much more. I will be posting up a blog post on March 1st with the clothing that Bebe, Chico and Manny have modeled for the new line!
If you are sick of only being able to find the "pretty, pretty princess" type of clothing, you will be excited to see Pure Country Pet Boutique's outfits with skulls in a Day of the Dead type theme. One of the outfits is a bustier.... the people at Pure Country Pet Boutique named it after Bebe!! It's called "Bebe's Bustier" (pictured at the top of the post). I LOVE it!! I think they will be selling out of this outfit quickly. So make sure to order it as soon as they release it on March 1st!!
In the meantime, you can go shop at http://www.purecountryboutique.com/ and get 35% off your entire order! Use coupon code FEBRUARYCLEARANCE (this coupon code is CASE SENSITIVE) in the coupon section when you check out of the shopping cart. The coupon code expires February 28th at Noon.
Remember, all of their items are under $20 so you can get A LOT for your money!!! Happy Shopping !!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Product Review: Freestanding Wood Pet Gate from G.W. Little
Last year, we had purchased a gate that was meant for small dogs to keep them contained so they couldn't wander off and go potty where they aren't supposed to. We also got it to keep them safe from the front door so they don't run outside when the door opens.
Manny Is a Sneaky Boy Too!!
☠Fluffy Chico,Manny & Bebe☠ | MySpace Video
I spoke to the people at G.W. Little and told them about my concerns of wanting a gate that is good for small dogs, easy to walk over, and easy to move from room to room. They suggested the Freestanding Wood Pet Gate.
The Short Freestanding Wood Pet Gate is a high quality gate which is only 20" high. You have the choice of the regular version which can adjust from 26.4" to 40.2" or the wide version that can adjust from 39.8" to 71.3". You can choose between an autumn matte color and an origami white color.
The other really cool thing about the Freestanding Pet Gate is the side panels. You can swivel the side panels inward to form a doorway for the dogs to go around the gate. It makes it really easy for us so that we don't have to bend over and pick up three dogs in a row to get from one side of the gate to the other.
Even Murphy loves the Freestanding Pet Gate! He thinks it's some sort of obstacle course for himself. We will sit on the couch and watch him jump over the gate over and over again. He has so much fun with it! He also likes to use it to help himself jump up into his cat tree. Luckily, thanks to the non-tip design, the gate is sturdy enough to hold his weight so it doesn't fall over.
You can get a Freestanding Pet Gate and learn more information on it at G.W. Little by going HERE. It is currently at a discounted price of $99.95. If you need any additional information, you can contact the staff at G.W. Little or email me any questions on my experience with the Freestanding Pet Gate.
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