big brown

We usually see him when walking around our neighborhood. I call him Big Brown because I don't know his name. He looked little scary at first, but is very quiet and friendly.

which one do you want?

When I give her a treat, I sometimes let her choose showing some treat bags. She chose this cookie this morning.

Natural Balance
L.I.T. Limited Ingredient Treats
Sweet Potato & Fish Formula Dog Treats

he likes her!

He is Marley living in our neighborhood. He used to bark at us, but very friendly now.



As you can see from the photo, he likes my dog. But she seems to be not interested in him...

omg! she has fleas!!

This winter was very warm in Los Angeles. I found the first flea in the beginning of January, and kept killing a few more in February when the temperature was like the summer.

Some dog owners around me recommended Frontline Plus, topical treatment applying on the back side of neck, worked the best. It is less expensive than pill treatment. It actually worked very good for the first few days; I did not see any fleas on her. 

Comforts, pill treatment, is the one I am giving her now as her vet recommended. This is a lot more expensive than topical treatment. But as researching on the internet, some people reported the side effect, vomiting after taking the pill. To prevent this, I was told to give a half pill with wet food in the morning and the rest in the evening also with wet food. So far it has been working very well.

she is an actress

Mimi: Mommy, I think you have forgot to feed me.



Me: You have forgot you just ate.

"i give free kisses" t-shirt

This is a T-shirt made for her! Yes. She loves to kiss and lick!!

dog training aid

She still needs lots of training even after 4 months since I adapted her. I like this small treats because the size is perfect for small breed bogs like her and grain free!

Wellness Petite Treats Soft Mini-Bites
with Turkey, Pomegranate & Ginger Grain-Free Dog Treats

"wanna play with me?"

While I was cooking in the kitchen, she was playing by herself, putting stuffing on her mouth. lol

love to chew

She loves to chew!

This rope is made with bundle of T-shirt cloths. It has lasted longer than any other ropes that I bought so far.

"i want a bigger house!"

I bought her one size bigger crate a while ago. Now she has more room to stretch out herself in there.

It is her second one because I felt the first one was bit small for her. Choosing the right size of crate online was little difficult.

new prey

She is playing with her new prey that I gave her for birthday.

what to feed her - adult dog

As she just turned 1 year old, I have switched to adult dog food.

Life Protection Formula®
Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe







See: what to feed her - puppy

new treasure

She found Santa hat that my co-worker gave her with Santa Claus outfit last Christmas from my closet while I was carelessly leaving it open.

She keeps it in her house chewing and playing with, and takes it with her wherever she goes. Now it's her new treasure.

orange stripe polo shirt

This is the another one that just arrived. The color is little different from the one I ordered, but it still looks cute!

candy print t-shirt

New T-shirts that I ordered on amazon arrived. This is one of them. M size is just perfect to my dog.

the 10 commandments of dog ownership

1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you get along with me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me- it's crucial to my Well-being.

4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.

7. Remember before you hit me that l have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand but that I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old ; you, too, will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it ." or " Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I love you.

Wikipedia: The Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership

10 Commandments for Dogs by Stan Rawlinson

dog owner's responsibility

When I take my dog for a walk, I see poops everywhere on the street. It is easy to pick it up and dump it in trash bin with dog waste bags.

potty training

Potty training was one of the first few things I did to my dog, and was the hardest!

How To Potty Train A Puppy

I took her outside almost every hour for the first few days. But as she is becoming adult, she can now hold it in for a few hours. Puppies up to 12 months can hold it in up to the number of their months + 1 hour. Adult dogs can hold it in up to 12 hours at most.

My friend told me that they had a spray to tell a dog where to pee.

Four Paws Wee-Wee Puppy Housebreaking Aid



Although she has leaned where to go party after a couple of months of training, she still pees a bid when we have a guest coming over. So I always have a pad holder at the door to let her sit on for a moment instead of letting her pee on carpet.

Vet's Best Floor Protection Dog Pad Holder

peace after work

Being a dog parent is not easy sometimes... After coming home from work, I still have things to do for her even if I am so tired from work.

But when I see this, everything goes away from my head.

what to feed her - puppy

My friend emailed me a link about pet food shortly after I adapted my dog.

Decoding Pet Food

As reading this report, I did not want to give her mass-market brands that could poison her! I have been giving her this kind which is made from better ingredients and still affordable to me.

BLUE Freedom®
Grain-Free Chicken Recipe 
For Small Breed Puppies



It won't cost much at amazon.com since small breed dogs don't eat a lot. For my dog about 12 lbs, 11 lbs bag lasts about a couple of months.