tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37412553495063280522024-03-07T02:19:03.626-05:00Barks & Bites from Barking BiscuitRead what's new in the life of Sara and The Barking Biscuit Company...Eastern Ontario's first dog biscuit maker.
Established in 1998, the award winning Barking Biscuit Company bakes hand made dog biscuits with natural ingredients. Go ahead...try them. But save some for your Canine Connoisseur.Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-55864679081742554422008-02-13T09:54:00.005-05:002008-02-13T10:16:22.622-05:00What's going onI haven't been blogging much lately. That's not to say that there's nothing going on. Things have been really hopping around here and in the dog world.<br /><br />Some events to tell you about:<br />Photographer <a href="http://www.heathphoto.blogspot.com/">Natalie Heath</a> is having a photo day at <a href="http://www.naturalpetfoods.ca/">Natural Pet Foods</a> in Carleton Place on February 23, 2008. Her theme this month is "February Formals". She's offering classic head shots against a new painted canvas background. 1/2 hour session costs $60 and includes a 11 x 14 print. Call 613.725.4319 or email <a href="mailto:natalie@heathphoto.ca">natalie@heathphoto.ca</a> to make an appointment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.canineswithacause.org/">Canines with a Cause</a> will be hosting their 3rd annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday march 15th. Doors open at 6pm and the event starts at 7pm at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Road, Nepean, Ontario. Click <a href="http://www.canineswithacause.org/cwac/trivia_team_registration.html">here</a> to register your team on the CWAC website.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.nccpd.org/">NCCPD</a> (National Capital Coalition for People and Dogs) is thrilled to announce that on January 11, 2008, Industry Canada approved the NCCPD’s request for a new name and they became Responsible Dog Owners of Canada. This is the first step in their plans for a more proactive organization that promotes responsible dog ownership through education and support. NCCPD keeps a list of dog events going on in the National Capital Region. Click <a href="http://www.nccpd.org/events.html">here</a> to see lots more great things going on in and around the Ottawa area. <div><br /><div>Phew! You have no excuse to be bored in the dog world around here.</div><br /><div>And now, I'd like to introduce a couple of new Barking Biscuit fans. Meet Fritz and Sparky.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkd9VK0RQrfOMlDlPW55ma3-G2c2apkXOh6LcpPziGHH92dtQ1fdjEwCGutc1a2CKwIyF916NFrXsyUpGRnnZUcieeMwMNVKL8zVq-TxlXWSyN2WZCGj7d5jB-xMZNOF1yqLxy_Iz8go_/s1600-h/DogPhoto_Fritz.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166483200483675378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkd9VK0RQrfOMlDlPW55ma3-G2c2apkXOh6LcpPziGHH92dtQ1fdjEwCGutc1a2CKwIyF916NFrXsyUpGRnnZUcieeMwMNVKL8zVq-TxlXWSyN2WZCGj7d5jB-xMZNOF1yqLxy_Iz8go_/s320/DogPhoto_Fritz.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div>They'll be enjoying some Barking Biscuits on International Dog Biscuit Day (Feb 23rd). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlueP5siPtP8vrQGm8KLXi0JxHWWNDApNGO-4Q8-Nh0HQtePk8UtFbfbKKIBrnjWEg4wmpZAYnG4SKe7wNqlM2gVNCsIZRDLt11oJQI82NjKDZaSww4_bYs8LbsRQZ84k2n9Fl-SgIgToQ/s1600-h/DogPhoto_Sparky.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166483320742759682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlueP5siPtP8vrQGm8KLXi0JxHWWNDApNGO-4Q8-Nh0HQtePk8UtFbfbKKIBrnjWEg4wmpZAYnG4SKe7wNqlM2gVNCsIZRDLt11oJQI82NjKDZaSww4_bYs8LbsRQZ84k2n9Fl-SgIgToQ/s320/DogPhoto_Sparky.jpg" border="0" /></a>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-19729972162406280992008-02-06T11:33:00.000-05:002008-02-06T11:37:39.791-05:00A couple of cuties<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81HeQKw8OPfRQ8DPrrEIjGMy69LV-P8lxOLzfr1rc9gynYT_tbtYz5l515C3AE652fGv07DlnL7W49j4-ulFzxBAvl8gcN_D7ImxihKIUDXJ9ew3FV9NtLIwxjNOxAn9mpmy6eht199b7/s1600-h/DogPhoto_DoverAndBuddy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163906485133565058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81HeQKw8OPfRQ8DPrrEIjGMy69LV-P8lxOLzfr1rc9gynYT_tbtYz5l515C3AE652fGv07DlnL7W49j4-ulFzxBAvl8gcN_D7ImxihKIUDXJ9ew3FV9NtLIwxjNOxAn9mpmy6eht199b7/s400/DogPhoto_DoverAndBuddy.jpg" border="0" /></a> What a couple of cuties!<br /><br />Meet Dover...a cute little black schnauzer and Dover's visiting buddy....named Buddy!<br /><br />Kim , your Barking Biscuits for Dover & Buddy are on the way.Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-89101417186057613762008-02-04T09:47:00.000-05:002008-02-04T09:53:12.255-05:00Magnificent Mya<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4YXLkmYqo3-QNK98zob-cXRFmQy7CVzVNEhbSNJGJIfCazuYFMpVpC89lmfrjmlIcQ7gpZxEu3grb4zsv2yu0fO-IA4VL2JrNuYZ3SLG9NBsthl-301CIXgCb_1gYMj1XhGMpipN1j6_/s1600-h/DogPhoto_Mya.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163136835584056434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4YXLkmYqo3-QNK98zob-cXRFmQy7CVzVNEhbSNJGJIfCazuYFMpVpC89lmfrjmlIcQ7gpZxEu3grb4zsv2yu0fO-IA4VL2JrNuYZ3SLG9NBsthl-301CIXgCb_1gYMj1XhGMpipN1j6_/s400/DogPhoto_Mya.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is Mya. Isn't she magnificent? That's the word that comes to my mind when I see her...so majestic.<br /><br />Mya has some food allergies, so her mom Christine orders our <a href="http://www.barkingbiscuit.com/DogBiscuits_Pumpkin.html">Pumpkin Please!</a> biscuits.<br /><br />You can read about Mya and her adventures on her <a href="http://giantschnauzermya.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.<br /><br />Thanks Mya & Christine!Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-6280371130210482742008-01-28T14:15:00.000-05:002008-01-28T14:17:15.421-05:00Did you know?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXNc8wkq8-j0PWSMQwQLZWXMoulrDWf4NCNJByteXaQd_zXXMURY_iIcKpV-PpesOQ-tkGqvbf-Xx4RPBGamIvIGWC46fv66rDlcKTtKds6VIPmL0Fq_LM1d_5cbMyPNI5N2a3Aga-V5f/s1600-h/DogBiscuitDay_Feb23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160608431286574178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXNc8wkq8-j0PWSMQwQLZWXMoulrDWf4NCNJByteXaQd_zXXMURY_iIcKpV-PpesOQ-tkGqvbf-Xx4RPBGamIvIGWC46fv66rDlcKTtKds6VIPmL0Fq_LM1d_5cbMyPNI5N2a3Aga-V5f/s400/DogBiscuitDay_Feb23.jpg" border="0" /></a> Don't forget to treat your dog to something special on International Dog Biscuit Day!<br />February 23rd<br /><div></div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-45757909784468368322008-01-21T15:51:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:00:20.300-05:00Crime Fighters come in all sizes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKygYYqZnc6uWpKbWHKFNzPUlvouHFCXzVUuYT0SGP5OmcbNik0LvXbwE7zJUhYnhqzy28uy9UTZZoaftZ2l-lVY0z1voAnOqU7seeacLxO-S71LSFAu0WDX6z6jlBhEyJm_EuKfaDoVH/s1600-h/Crime-Fighters_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158035540639731314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKygYYqZnc6uWpKbWHKFNzPUlvouHFCXzVUuYT0SGP5OmcbNik0LvXbwE7zJUhYnhqzy28uy9UTZZoaftZ2l-lVY0z1voAnOqU7seeacLxO-S71LSFAu0WDX6z6jlBhEyJm_EuKfaDoVH/s400/Crime-Fighters_1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;">Yeah, He's a Fighter.</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">A <em>Crime</em> Fighter.</span><br /><br />The Nov/Dec 2007 issue of Bark magazine features a story about Neville...a pit bull scheduled to be destroyed in Ontario as a result of the Bill 132 breed ban...rescued by <a href="http://www.bulliesinneed.ca/">Bullies In Need</a>...and now working in counterterrorism with his partner trooper Dave Dixon of the Washington State Patrol and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.<br /><br />This is truly a success story. It's also a story that depicts how absolutely terrible our Ontario breed ban is. I know, I know. Lots of people are frightened by the pit bull stereotyping. I truly believe that these are wonderful dogs who are victimized by some irresponsible and criminal owners.<br /><br />For the full story of Neville, pick up a copy of Bark magazine.<br /><br />Bullies in Need is always in need of food and donations to help with vet bills. For more information please see their <a href="http://www.bulliesinneed.ca/">website</a>.Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-69931687072668891662008-01-18T09:58:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:04:30.355-05:00Meet Beanie from Nova Scotia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx8fB7T4XivfuYviTTv318s0joJampZufBl005HnHGSAe7B4R4O-i4LCirU6w7SHVAMJ2K85xFb5AUVCKdR9vcn8mNy4_vlWZ2X1iQ1C_lr7YziO7DnP9QSU_1rqgS6kfOUfQWDX8zvJr/s1600-h/DogPhoto_Beanie1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156831459443199570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx8fB7T4XivfuYviTTv318s0joJampZufBl005HnHGSAe7B4R4O-i4LCirU6w7SHVAMJ2K85xFb5AUVCKdR9vcn8mNy4_vlWZ2X1iQ1C_lr7YziO7DnP9QSU_1rqgS6kfOUfQWDX8zvJr/s400/DogPhoto_Beanie1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOfhhit2PAa1Kjw2bIMmB90caqyT_5LPt7c2-1IwnduiaFUUTD3lGpxi6O9pt2Vn_Ztmfvwa9WyDvxrmzr2wrqQewKmn9XEfcr7M941v5xM3V17Adoj4bQTNXltdppcBywzwlC8klRuZO/s1600-h/DogPhoto_Beanie2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156831545342545506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOfhhit2PAa1Kjw2bIMmB90caqyT_5LPt7c2-1IwnduiaFUUTD3lGpxi6O9pt2Vn_Ztmfvwa9WyDvxrmzr2wrqQewKmn9XEfcr7M941v5xM3V17Adoj4bQTNXltdppcBywzwlC8klRuZO/s400/DogPhoto_Beanie2.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is Beanie. He lives in Kentville, Nova Scotia. (some of you know that Nova Scotia is my favourite part of Canada to visit!)<br /><br />He is a Boston Terrier and is 4.5 years old.<br /><br />And...a really terrific dog and best friend of Lynne.<br /><br />Beanie...your Barking Biscuits are on the way. Enjoy!Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-70104174407967721132008-01-16T16:36:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:54:44.691-05:00Lesson OneRemember <a href="http://barkingbiscuit.blogspot.com/2007/04/thank-you-angelique-few-musings.html">this gift</a> that <a href="http://peachtreebliss.com/">Angelique</a> sent me last April? Well, it is one of the reasons that Cassie and I have gone back to school. One of Cassie's little tricks is that she is a counter cleaner. That is, if you leave something on the counter and go away and leave her...she'll kindly remove it from the counter and tear it apart. I had taken my biz card holder from one purse to put into another...left it on the counter...et voila! No more biz card holder. Ordinarily it wouldn't be a big deal, but it was special to me because someone made it for me...and now it is no more.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156191745539296834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5BGxhndTRwNaPgz9lVdbtzR3vAmS0LmOWJ18HtpwOdDHPrN8JWhgjKHD5vxJHf0T4BONiyCC-8j46Tz-jepwK484iiiCB1DxEbRtgW7ImkTdOYJyARhcjpLvPxpv1S-14VDWCsuKSpWq/s400/BizCardHolder.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Anyway, our first lesson in basic obedience started off in a bad way. We arrived a little early (thank goodness). I put Cassie's leash on her while I was still in the car. I got out of the car...and Cassie leaped out the driver's door after me. <em>Dog on the loose!</em> Do you think she would come back to me? <em>Not a chance.</em> She was hyper. I tried, <em>tried</em> to remain calm but all I could think of was that it was dark...and we were in a parking lot...and that there were going to be other people arriving. It seemed like forever, but I did get her back. Needless to say, I started the class off quite <em>stressed</em>.</p><p>The hour long session was a good refresher (I need it just as much as Cassie). My biggest problem was that Cassie loved...<em>LOVED</em>...the 2 male instructors. She wouldn't take her eyes off them the whole time...even when the 2 of us were supposed to be practicing. She sat and wagged her tail constantly. Hello! Take a look at me...you're <em>my</em> dog. What's so great about those guys anyway? My ego took a little beating.</p><p>So, my mind is full of stuff. Do this, do that, don't say this, don't do that. Oh well, I figure if we practice as long as I get her to <em>look</em> at me during a training class, I'm ahead of where we started. Ha! </p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-40483133102171860842008-01-15T14:50:00.000-05:002008-01-15T15:05:22.579-05:00Back to school<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonK3tNhyjCtFU1TvM2vFPds4AYk2ME0YyAK_A0L2XvMmE9ird5cWJK9Ycbo0Ajh5xgmMK2JfVQOClsXmmIcXk95BgZmc49_7ZRjWPegOO-ndVS4zvrQkb-afcnRa-0P_k7GpUCHMssya2/s1600-h/Cassie_Phantom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155793224113835570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonK3tNhyjCtFU1TvM2vFPds4AYk2ME0YyAK_A0L2XvMmE9ird5cWJK9Ycbo0Ajh5xgmMK2JfVQOClsXmmIcXk95BgZmc49_7ZRjWPegOO-ndVS4zvrQkb-afcnRa-0P_k7GpUCHMssya2/s400/Cassie_Phantom.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isn't this a picture of contentment? This is our cat Phantom (the oldest member of the crew) and Cassie (newly adopted in September). It's not always like this. Sometimes Cassie is chasing Phantom around the house. I consider it Phantom's exercise program. He's going to be 15 shortly and he does get outside in the summer (only in our fenced yard) but he's not too active in the winter. His idea of action is moving from the pillow in front of the window onto one of the beds.<br /><br />Cassie has been progressing nicely. We had some really rough days in November and December. Very, <em>very</em> rough days. So rough that we didn't think we'd be able to cope. But we took her to see an "animal intuitive" and reiki practitioner in December for 2 sessions, and the results were quite amazing. If you had asked me if I believed in someone being able to "talk to the animals" before this, I would have been a big skeptic. But it sure helped Cassie, and us as well. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth Wright if you are interested. She is located just outside Merrickville and you can reach her at 613.283.3692. Her website is <a href="http://www.jasper'sspaw.4t.com">jasper'sspaw.4t.com</a>.<br /><br />We do still have some work to do with Cassie, so it's back to school for her (and me too). We're starting tonight with the first of 5 sessions. I'm not sure what to expect from her so it will be quite interesting. One of our problems is that she is agressive with some people and some dogs. It's not consistant, so we're not sure what her triggers are. I'm <em>hoping</em> the sessions help her. I <em>know</em> the sessions will help me!Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-15697764903087636732008-01-14T11:54:00.000-05:002008-01-14T12:09:02.787-05:00Milestones<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4u9yHqxjf3n3IpYmDA5-R25mnL_N-iSfQqbJJhbP8Be2CUn3NSvFiex3OaYVa7yyicHAfPi4m5BQPw__AUMH4-SmL_X0Q96cVgIOtrXWnr7A3gRcvctCIiBz6Nn5XVgXpnPmM3QgGv3y8/s1600-h/Cinder.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155378880028855842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4u9yHqxjf3n3IpYmDA5-R25mnL_N-iSfQqbJJhbP8Be2CUn3NSvFiex3OaYVa7yyicHAfPi4m5BQPw__AUMH4-SmL_X0Q96cVgIOtrXWnr7A3gRcvctCIiBz6Nn5XVgXpnPmM3QgGv3y8/s400/Cinder.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cinder is our Giant Schnauzer. We've been a little concerned about her health for a while now, but she has surprised us. Cinder had her 12th birthday on January 11th and she's going strong. Well, her heart is still going strong...and her big bark is still going strong...but she is pretty shaky getting around.<br /><br />We love her to bits. She's our GS with a GIANT heart.<br /><br />Another milestone we're celebrating this year...it's the 10th anniversary (yes <em>10 years</em>!) for The Barking Biscuit. When I started baking dog biscuits in my home oven 10 years ago, I never dreamed I would be selling dog biscuits for 10 years. It goes to show that you never know where life is going to take you.<br /><br />So...a BIG THANK YOU to all our friends and customers! You are the ones who have made our 10 years a big success. 2008 promises to be an exciting year!Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-52464757646033623172008-01-09T09:55:00.000-05:002008-01-09T10:14:00.942-05:00Meet Xena from Alberta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTu2Zmitk8ME-qea8e6L5vXZfXqWEfwxQxkcCdhUZdkj_2P2v-dIWiRV-4SITMI4Z-yDcPJenIjUvDFTkDfZKx6yCG0mFHHzKUqan4GE69bYa_TftKyRHmCaK6EibrTtZw5_40pYjyuZs/s1600-h/ShelleneRamsahoye_Xena5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153490735096122850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTu2Zmitk8ME-qea8e6L5vXZfXqWEfwxQxkcCdhUZdkj_2P2v-dIWiRV-4SITMI4Z-yDcPJenIjUvDFTkDfZKx6yCG0mFHHzKUqan4GE69bYa_TftKyRHmCaK6EibrTtZw5_40pYjyuZs/s400/ShelleneRamsahoye_Xena5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNWH_MSUJ8TASwZPXcQT7sHjLUwoQ_3qSN1DtLNf-2c7o33KzUek0IxYL0uAmhvXtfluVJJR-HamHC_WWvYSeHE_Mw5oy8xT1VsMHzUTl92JFF-gmLFko8zD7ZYBl9I5Gm5VzNBKNLm7V/s1600-h/ShelleneRamsahoye_Xena3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153494720825773586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNWH_MSUJ8TASwZPXcQT7sHjLUwoQ_3qSN1DtLNf-2c7o33KzUek0IxYL0uAmhvXtfluVJJR-HamHC_WWvYSeHE_Mw5oy8xT1VsMHzUTl92JFF-gmLFko8zD7ZYBl9I5Gm5VzNBKNLm7V/s400/ShelleneRamsahoye_Xena3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Meet Xena from Wainwright, Alberta.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div>Xena received some Barking Biscuits for her 10th birthday on Jan 1st. She couldn't wait for her mom Shellene to open the box. </div><br /><div>Shellene sent us a few photos, which of course we love to receive. We love to "meet" our customers! It certainly looks like she's impatient to get into those bags.</div><div> </div><div>Isn't Xena beautiful?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153494540437147138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLU6LwEhxZJxAFXybjx4CWCS7xNE-Ps5kuiFFgrgCUbDwpcaLLcto7Fz-DfOIsb2lJZ5hq-p80PgL-KY9wFnXqWjYNYmlFoMRduL1IIQj8C9x4mLtLw0LyKzMvrrRdQiE_iu17o2GFG1RW/s400/ShelleneRamsahoye_Xena1.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-67186487310813010142008-01-03T12:25:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:32:48.471-05:00Paws for Charity 2007 DonationOn December 31st, we made our 2007 Paws for Charity donation to the Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Research. Thanks to your generous support we raised a total of $1517.50!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151303329727106466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAMOnydtkJNSQP89x9chrqIjp0_PNeTs8Fy0YIAJ_3osHJwr9Y-Vh8ucwhZ_PaJg8Kv3Hg2mA9gTMqxtOdOCz0DbaaEomg9aXz9Np9_3ZJ629nusq0D5ZA0GAyhEi5hyphenhyphenTfpM6-DnNeTWi/s400/2007Donation.jpg" border="0" /><br />From left to right: me, Sharon (Canadian Cancer Society), Suzanne Bird (Urban Dog Photog), and Julie Kelly (Chilly Dogs). Absent: Char Harding (Around the Hounds)Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-40309779047280616772007-12-30T14:02:00.000-05:002007-12-30T14:11:35.021-05:00Winter Wonderland & our Golden Retriever friendsWe've had more snow this season than any other year on record!! The previous record was set in 1970. One bonus was that we finally had a white Christmas. Not so nice is all the shovelling. But, it was a good trade off I'd say.<br /><br />If you like snow...and like Golden Retrievers...you're going to love this photo:<br /><br /><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149845523337563538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiLvQKYtKTYjmO8ukfl09SR9jXFVq2TfPWm-jTnVnSfiy5_3mbinr1vDViumaUCEYwjwNmUQfbY6NDR5aUo2K3avmm09RKjRjOukdqV3DEbBPbNPGeO88hztvG7uocPGWwxrXlV1wP9rG/s400/DogPhoto_Choya_Kiche_Kodi_S.jpg" border="0" /><br />From left to right:<br />Choya, Kiche, Kodi and Sage...aren't they beautiful?<br />Sent to us by Peter, who is on the Board of Directors for <a href="http://www.canineswithacause.org/">Canines with a Cause</a>. Peter and his wife Cathy generously donate many, many hours to charity. </div><br /><div></div><div>And...a little something given to me at the recent CWAC annual meeting.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149844728768613762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zKrKhJoG4yPDHQL84Hf7J2JTAa_5HV3uo4AGkRnNon0aC12cGJKpsSDfpG1dBfoEFGrRlUBlIKzhHAAi65f6TZFwBQ0oUTkI3sdzq6Hv0lQpH8yqu80gFOyBvmFLrNnGpk_WVm1IrULh/s400/CWAC_Certificate.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Happy New Year everyone! Here's looking forward to some more great dog adventures in 2008.Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-27836998588811501472007-12-28T11:58:00.001-05:002007-12-28T12:10:42.237-05:00Cogan and Canines with a Cause<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9zwf4-QYXaKpHOjjA03p8HBosOYGAHsBmaWmxnH5YuZnzZGKa8ZXY-FBBFknudhpn8j4wYMh-y8r0pKdiYyRGtnbSnyjZun3yvZv3l-UdlddZeE-PHqj9Z6L0O8lQ-wqkVgC5otzE7_D/s1600-h/Tag_Mambo_Cogan_Noah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149070320395341154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9zwf4-QYXaKpHOjjA03p8HBosOYGAHsBmaWmxnH5YuZnzZGKa8ZXY-FBBFknudhpn8j4wYMh-y8r0pKdiYyRGtnbSnyjZun3yvZv3l-UdlddZeE-PHqj9Z6L0O8lQ-wqkVgC5otzE7_D/s400/Tag_Mambo_Cogan_Noah.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cogan (left) and Noah are featured on our Mambo Combo packages. The photo was sent to us by Miriam Mas, who is the founder of the charity <a href="http://www.canineswithacause.org/">Canines with a Cause</a>.<br /><br />Cogan was featured in today's Ottawa Citizen. Here is the article:<br /><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Couple lets Cogan do the walking<br /></span>Among his duties, dog fetches, opens doors, turns on lights<br />By Ute Mikula, The Ottawa CitizenPublished: Friday, December 28, 2007</em></div><div><br /><em>Bob Paynter has dropped his water bottle and is unable to retrieve it. "Take it, bring it here," he commands Cogan, a beautiful Labrador retriever, who is also known as Pillsbury Doughboy. Cogan picks up the bottle and places it with care on Mr. Paynter's lap.</em></div><div><br /><em>The 48-year-old Mr. Paynter has used a wheelchair for 26 years. He has limited use of his hands, arms and legs as a result of Becker's muscular dystrophy, an inherited disease that causes slow, progressive muscle weakness.</em></div><div><br /><em>Enter Cogan, a huge white bear of a dog. He's a graduate of Canines with a Cause, a non-profit organization that trains puppies to help people with mobility problems to live on their own.</em></div><div><br /><em>Cogan, Mr. Paynter and his wife, Karen, live in Nepean along the Rideau River. Mrs. Paynter also uses a wheelchair due to renal failure and childhood encephalitis.</em></div><div><br /><em>The couple can't imagine a life without their willing-to-please companion, who's been with them for the past four and a half years. "Cogan is one smart dog," says Mr. Paynter. "If he was any smarter, I could send him to work."</em></div><div><br /><em>Cogan's household duties include opening doors by pulling on a rope that's attached to the handle. He also switches lights on and off and occasionally pulls Mr. Paynter's socks off at bedtime.</em></div><div><br /><em>Mr. Paynter has a full-time government job and has, until recently, taken Cogan to work with him every day.</em></div><div><br /><em>At first, Mr. Paynter relied on Para Transpo, but one day, Cogan was spooked by a loud noise, and he's refused to get back on the bus. There's a new solution in the works, however. A co-worker who plans to move nearby, will drive the two in the Paynters' specially outfitted van.<br />When Cogan goes to the office, he's busy, either retrieving items or opening doors by pressing the handicapped button. If the two are in an elevator alone, Mr. Paynter holds a laser pointer and Cogan knows what floor to press by following the laser's light ray. "Everyone at work is crazy about him."<br />-------------------------------<br />Canines with a Cause was founded in 2001 by Ottawa's Miriam Mas, after she had a near-death experience.</em></div><div><br /><em>"You have to have a sense of humour when you are working with dogs," said Ms. Mas. "I think I would have been burned out if I had to work with people so closely."</em></div><div><br /><em>The average cost for training, placing and certifying one service dog is about $14,000.<br />The organization relies on donations and holds various fundraisers such as silent auctions, trivia nights at Rideau- Carleton Raceway and Christmas craft shows. Singer Allison Crowe has performed three benefit concerts.</em></div><div><br /><em>Canines with a Cause has seven graduates and several puppies-in-training. They are looking for two more volunteer puppy raisers to socialize and train future graduates.</em></div><div><br /><em>They also have a wishlist of items including toys, nylon bones, leashes, baby gates and a projector. For more items, check the list at www.canineswithacause.org<br />--------------------------------<br />Service dogs are trained to be very obedient. At a fast-food restaurant recently, a friend of Mr. Paynter's tested Cogan's discipline by putting a hamburger on the floor in front of him. Cogan's mouth salivated, but he didn't budge.</em></div><div><br /><em>© The Ottawa Citizen 2007</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div>Some great coverage for my favourite dog charity.</div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-77811325922419478002007-12-24T10:25:00.000-05:002007-12-24T10:30:48.548-05:00Merry Christmas!<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Merry Christmas from the Harley crew</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#006600;">We wish everyone a joyful Christmas, and Very Happy New Year!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMK7VPWvi3VZlRqTxqJn4BWOSLlRI5rV9kPjpCww8N2D3Jwaj3z4wscGRSDaX8e70lgZVG2RdfFr-vrQEDmhlahIszOnGX6cf-AcMRcOBzm5x9WV-3X454q4Qujw0gyGWLOCQvuorLhMSB/s1600-h/Xmas_FamilyPhoto2007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147561601463471362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMK7VPWvi3VZlRqTxqJn4BWOSLlRI5rV9kPjpCww8N2D3Jwaj3z4wscGRSDaX8e70lgZVG2RdfFr-vrQEDmhlahIszOnGX6cf-AcMRcOBzm5x9WV-3X454q4Qujw0gyGWLOCQvuorLhMSB/s400/Xmas_FamilyPhoto2007.jpg" border="0" /></a> From left to right: Mulligan, Cassie, John, Sara, Cody (holding Phantom) and Cinder.<br /><br /></div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-18583235977752442752007-12-22T11:21:00.000-05:002007-12-22T11:33:33.901-05:00Parcels in the mailWho doesn't like getting nice things in the mail? Two wonderful packages arrived for me yesterday.<br /><br />The first was all the way from Japan.<br /><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146833445593009330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-QZ5dr224MQJ7TQ8Ya2GQ7VIjNdlS1jg7czLiAJWAbJjEymrvTtUmXELfGiS-d84xeJ_nhGTXY7Nr8JLu01GCLrxtUm0TlUewYZJN1_t-UaBDi8IXJjjJd8n2EExJXI5yPG6OxzeeYAU/s400/Japan_2.jpg" border="0" /></div>A 2008 calendar and lots of little goodies from Leslie of <a href="http://goodness.typepad.com/goodness/">good-ness</a>. Leslie is originally from Ontario, Canada but now lives in Japan. Her blog is full of interesting tid bits of life over there and is on my regular blog read list. She also has an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104353">etsy shop</a> full of Japanese good-ness. Take a look sometime. (Leslie, I am going to do something special with the Merry Christmas ribbons!)<br /><br />And from the outrageous <a href="http://knitdrinkknitdrink.blogspot.com/">Tara</a>, who has recently returned after taking a break from the blogging world....CROCS!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146835288133979330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKO8VWQ69r75NAfBlFaynV4d3808s9WQg5x3UFVFGn-_jjEJQ88I4RYzmvmOArz1R-2QKwC3Pf5uoiMo9Kc6yZckCWWZcQbU4ATWRLzA0ujuQzFaw3r6riTa08-swtggVdX4CxT0wXZukc/s400/Mittens1.jpg" border="0" />Maybe not the kind of croc you were thinking? Croc mittens in 3 sizes...one pair for our 2 year old grandson, one pair for our 6 year old granddaughter, and one pair for our 20 year old (yes, 20!) son. Yes, Cody will wear them. </div><br /><p>Too funny. I couldn't resist playing with the larger size. Maybe Cody won't get them after all!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146835807825022162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRhHsbF_5FNVp80VPIrNyTitE5ZVXdNZjV7wv3olfSeU97Xb8B2RMIc4Vu1-TG3EuXQHWQC6ZJ5fUBtMTNLCegxSvBA0SbjeQzoU7tQC6lGfe81Qw4puFg1pawcyLHETvXKs5mh70_6mo/s400/Mittens2.jpg" border="0" /></p></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146835919494171890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKixRWALSZnOmu6Sooqfl5CUCGMuTlXpx7BLwXuaXnkTyB4PJEu-SyYJV6dzQrYG9fv4zH4JwQSF9sXeaNE8A1W5GuftaSbRfMgmyB2afaaPncaqTBUlyyV4dh3W_i4hmWzt00IquaZECp/s400/Mittens4.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146835867954564322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zwtubd8pI5Lu016FQa9W_HKiwxYTCsd0P8XXMvQESIw-Md5EdLXCFl3qhXI6HsHjUAklubZc6eMH3SWe7DeGb5gcebLZevETaguSryLIuLeYhyB55qc34pi3hx2Se0JKCg79eMGqLxem/s400/Mittens3.jpg" border="0" />Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-29967976093491280472007-12-21T08:27:00.000-05:002007-12-21T08:30:32.081-05:00A Christmas Classic<p>I haven't seen this for years, but heard the song on the radio as I was packing a biscuit order and went to hunt it down on YouTube. Hope you like it too. </p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">(press the arrow a couple of times to play)</span></p><p><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_zMhSjDqvRs&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_zMhSjDqvRs&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-41848954358434954402007-12-20T09:22:00.000-05:002007-12-20T09:30:53.764-05:00Christmas Tree Expedition<div><div><div><div>Yesterday took us to the Christmas Tree farm with John's daughter and grandson. It was a bleak day outside, but we had lots of fun nonetheless. <div> </div><div>3 Generations<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146061287782599826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBvGDc2jErh-Tef4SBBQ9kJcjJbW6vWyQ1I6awJzuZ_P4mqflGspHIhyphenhyphenaQqRBTag45dDZiKa_DlX8xy9dt_ML6HhITv5NhiB8e5jbB6IbKEUanFqA7vkOi-GKZ_E5nKVl_nk3J0KkUtpT/s400/XmasTreeExpedition_3Gen.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>Lots of fun making snow angels...can you see Mr. J's angel?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146061227653057666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2rPI1CxO46WSz8cigJX_MWU5cZE7PN3SQZk8f2GOWG19PGf3M_u1jQF4VpXYHf4BPIcS5GYKFRJTjgEqJDrTm-kLNPWK8Fp-zzDGOqb7yYLgxNWWk-e2y2y3GcA63P6ECuAFAVyedenI/s400/XmasTreeExpedition3.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Not to be outdone, his mom had to join in the angel making fun...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146061128868809842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8E9wf2X-1PnU0kqvNx_kXtdMVkIOdNTpPr6le4AbHW4uJfKj2lHDLtC5byN3ml5e9f62gLWocE9hyphenhyphenmBVXOjuyQq8iUucQ13Sddk6nv2PnMyNFLKaY2_hMEavaFTyl4WOP7CKRpP7wOect/s400/XmasTreeExpedition2.jpg" border="0" /></p>Despite all the shenanigans, we did find a tree. A skinny but tall tree who will look just fine with our decorations at home. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146061047264431202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpHsVWQ-Ykw-45ni8mM-fYWhRryV20TY80GmTAc2WXswCHIKOiUYgl8cZv9pcWeJIF2b14MFwtQvwd4yUyS5WcHk8BfnO79zT56E7EMPz9VktDbYe5Lp_VzlzdHq5vpkY1S1PHAWjAIJD/s400/XmasTreeExpedition1.jpg" border="0" />And on our way back home, what did we see? Wild turkeys by the side of the road, who took flight when I stepped out of the car to snap some photos.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146061360797043874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSC0gGxC6u03Lc_qHdJevtxgMN94y3lNKsGqN4WvrITAya0VLnTk0vHUKAilF9gO6tjD5IM9sKYWGC-JwFFbyZkOQ5xU5o4dxD9Phel_tYE9L0FZgHOp077o7vCuz33OtHQLCOfLLOKpmV/s400/Turkeys.jpg" border="0" />Back home to some hot soup!Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-27406137995912601062007-12-19T08:54:00.000-05:002007-12-19T09:02:54.663-05:00Six more sleepsIt's getting closer! As our granddaughter says "six more sleeps".<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145683021422906450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6n55wibfRIsSAELBbI3DiEXpodp6AU9UVwMqffZRGyTDxNbS5izJIWPngAckl0ZOuUd9rB67wCja4KZplfGV66i014EKWo4SrKib7cb144ah8HBWDCffIXrcq7uAFFVg1LSSvBodznocZ/s400/DogPhoto_Piper_Rio.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>This photo was sent to us by Tiffany. You can't get more Christmassy than this! Piper and Rio by the fire wearing their festive finery. Thanks Tiffany.</p><p>We're off to the tree farm today with our grandson to cut down our Christmas tree. I'm not quite sure that he'll be able to make it through the deep snow, but we'll give it a try. Cinder, Mulligan, and our cat Phantom never bother the tree. We're not quite sure what Cassie will do, since she tries to grab and eat most things. We'll have to keep a close eye out this year for sure. Nothing dangerous will be going up this year.</p><p>Have a happy day!</p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-15838130002602012112007-12-14T12:25:00.000-05:002007-12-14T12:42:11.101-05:00More locations for Barking BiscuitsThis is a very busy time of year for most businesses. It's a little unusual to pick up new accounts at this time of year, so we're really fortunate and happy to announce a few places that have added Barking Biscuits.<br /><br />A brand new business....Spoiled K9s...opening on Monday and supplying gift baskets exclusively for dogs. They are in Toronto. You can reach them at 647.346.1480. Good luck Lisha!<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143882012786674738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihg9-BAAwMIZ2kYOGke_vyiTdtzgF0kxaj2t9wobGt6kFXtTO6MAZ_QWsHOFe6MA8vVQwgeQ3xn-OULZCsRhG1QTcQ6DeI0-Wc63epsWqIENSZ5sSx0wxe7Tt-CHQhnx1yegOKT-kQhcEz/s320/spoiledk9s_ad.jpg" border="0" /><br />If you are on "the right coast"...aka the east coast (Halifax & Dartmouth to be exact)...you probably know about Paws 4 Health. They supply all natural food for dogs. And now they supply Barking Biscuits and organic catnip as well. You can reach Maureen at 902.435.2528.<br /><br />And...Country Canine in Limehouse, Ontario (I must go check out where it is) has just placed an order which they will be receiving on Tuesday. How terrible...I don't have Deb's phone number but you can reach her by <a href="mailto:countrycanine@look.ca">email</a>. </p><p>------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>We're off to the annual meeting and celebration for <a href="http://www.canineswithacause.org/">Canines With A Cause</a> tonight...one of the charities I like to support. </p><p>And...if I'm very, very good...maybe a nice dinner with my favourite man!</p><p>Have a good weekend everyone.</p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-2940726908661286812007-12-13T14:35:00.001-05:002007-12-13T14:48:24.468-05:00There's no pimping hereOur new pumpkin biscuits have been giving me a few little challenges. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-p2OF4WDTdXJBVwXeqxTN9mOUj34ZgkBcwFx-p2MCNujWli427bEUZ9nLv7m0-LkOmq6aCGXBkqw4ZAJvZ_9y9Y_HnOgThO9zmw_AazsdCYuI3mjobBh5o9LJldSM3XoJ5EMDWThC7A7/s1600-h/PumpkinLabel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143546316936749314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-p2OF4WDTdXJBVwXeqxTN9mOUj34ZgkBcwFx-p2MCNujWli427bEUZ9nLv7m0-LkOmq6aCGXBkqw4ZAJvZ_9y9Y_HnOgThO9zmw_AazsdCYuI3mjobBh5o9LJldSM3XoJ5EMDWThC7A7/s320/PumpkinLabel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>First of all, we printed up some lovely new pumpkin tags featuring Sammy. The tags look great, but after packing our bags into shipping boxes I realized there was a little problem...the tags are 1/4 inch wider than all of our other tags. This probably seems like a very small detail, but let me tell you it makes a difference when you are trying to snuggly pack rows of 10 bags into shipping boxes. An extra 1/4 inch adds up to an extra 1 & 1/4 inches when you pack a row of 5 bags...and there's not that much room to spare in our shipping boxes. Sigh.<br /><br />Secondly, the pumpkin biscuits have been wildly popular (which is a <em>very good thing</em>) but so popular that I sold out a couple of weeks ago. Not to worry, I had our bakery bake up some more and picked them up earlier this week. I opened up the box and much to my surprise, it was filled with pumpkin biscuits...but the wrong ones.<br /><br />A couple of years ago, we had a pumpkin biscuit which was truly uninspiring. We dropped them due to dismal sales. We revamped the biscuits a couple of months ago. We dropped the corn, dropped the grains, and added pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds and sesame seeds...oh yes, and a dash of allspice. Yum.<br /><br />But the pumpkin biscuits in my boxes had no seeds! Seems my bakers used the OLD recipe, not the NEW recipe. Sadly, I am still sold out of pumpkin biscuits.</div><br /><div></div><div>But...I still had to smile. I took a look at my packing slip. My production manager is originally from Switzerland and her written English is interesting sometimes. It seems I picked up "pimping pieces" instead of "pumpkin pieces"!</div><br /><div></div><div>An interesting business alternative, but I think we won't diversify into pimping just yet.</div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-90957838285261482292007-12-11T16:05:00.000-05:002007-12-11T16:23:28.095-05:00Handmade ChristmasThis wonderful illustration is available for you to use for Christmas cards courtesy of Julia at <a href="http://www.lineanongrata.com/">Lineanongrata</a>. Go to her <a href="http://juliafreund.typepad.com/lineanongrata/">blog</a> to check out the details or her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5164162">etsy shop</a> to check out her wonderful illustrations and bags. Truly original and inspiring.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OKeLKF_StpqJMPWYYmPKrF79QRRQE4pOBzMwS7_tvwzt8OxkxYKjimFS9xfTvMdqW_DG7EawacLPLZa3VEeA94OVhkkoRATmiu4I8jnDtROWxwmMKWutKLF1KJ7uDsbn3HN28celYK4K/s1600-h/handmade_lineanongrata.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142824698006511826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OKeLKF_StpqJMPWYYmPKrF79QRRQE4pOBzMwS7_tvwzt8OxkxYKjimFS9xfTvMdqW_DG7EawacLPLZa3VEeA94OVhkkoRATmiu4I8jnDtROWxwmMKWutKLF1KJ7uDsbn3HN28celYK4K/s400/handmade_lineanongrata.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now, if you are part of my family and live on the "right coast"...please stop reading right now.<br /><br /><div><div></div><div>For the rest of you, I want to share part of my handmade Christmas....for our lovely Miss M.</div><br /><div>Back in the summer, I blogged about an auction we went to. I purchased 2 wooden silverware cases For $1 that I planned to revitalize and turn into treasure boxes for our 2 grandchildren. That didn't go as planned. Some things just don't work out I guess. The boxes were the perfect size. I took out the old velvet linings, but no matter what I tried I couldn't get rid of a terrible musty smell. Yuck. I abandoned my plans. But I did come up with an alternative for Miss M....a wooden mini chest of drawers that I bought and painted. Here is the finished project:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142827743138324706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSl-PF8rRZ-dVq7q9C7nTDXFZ3IIL2GavdtAJBjuQLZBFFvVJnAV2V9LTi2Grdyk0eYKpBi85IsuDdxsEl6kLW0EutNOfxhbvVzWqsE3TFsYIqGxOfvfEgmabr_MXTLDIpZkjDdQ7nkGJC/s400/MissM_Box1.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br />I filled some of the drawers with wrapped presents. Her <a href="http://www.beebeemod.blogspot.com">Beebee Mod</A> shirt...some "jewels" to make her own jewelry...some rhinestone flowers with sticky backs...some sticky foam letters and flowers...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142827824742703346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n4zjoZnnMiFUeRmZHJnHeUScqOvaYrD3doVtxiw3JzR3b1aNagfdDDpuHkEth_iTr1ixHuiUsGTEcyUureWhmVop1YVGebzC-BonckfwLDrekulkIMby8UdwMpFgR8IYS92i5sSwkshy/s400/MissM_Box2.jpg" border="0" />Purple is her favourite colour. I hope she likes it.Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-29299527131483023842007-12-10T15:52:00.000-05:002007-12-10T16:26:51.821-05:00It's all how you look at itOn Friday we took a little trip. To Toronto. Four hours of driving to take a look at Cody's new home. Well...the home is not so new. But it's new to him. <div><br /><div>His dad drove him and all his worldly belongings down to Toronto on Thursday. John and I took the drive on Friday. Our first little problem was that we arrived (by using our new GPS system) at the address on Danforth. But the address was a little bungalow in a neighbourhood that just didn't seem right. And I knew he was living in an apartment over a bar. (it sounds worse than it is). I didn't have his cell phone number with me (he just got a new number the day before). We don't own a cell phone. So off we went...walking to the nearest convenience store to see where the closest pay phone was. We got to talking with the convenience store owner. After about 5 minutes we discover that we are on Danforth <em>Road</em>. There is also a Danforth <em>Avenue</em>. Ahhhh. Back to the car, rekey in the address on the GPS, and off we go. </div><br /><div><em>You have arrived at destination.</em> (I don't know if I'll ever get used to the woman's voice on the GPS system) Cody was waiting for us and <em>very excited</em>. This was great to see, because usually he's pretty laid back. The first thing he wanted to do was show us his apartment. </div><br /><div>It's funny how life is. He is on top of the world because he has a place of his own (well, he's sharing with one of his best friends). His own stuff. His own responsibility. It's perfect for him. And I'm comfortable with it too. The neighbourhood looks great. Lots to see and do. Lots of opportunities for part time jobs...good for a struggling actor. And it looks <em>safe</em>...important for a mom's well being. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142456855532445874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h70XPJC4tkUmcQz3aSZt23tZXprxh8kYEvlRH5NloUSDL0amPCruFKMO5KSxrhOmsFyqYF71Ko8ynFdPOEvgJzGanyg6LmdpuFD2lHdcnqLhvcVOn-MhqGv8q-GZiXuSDx03UKE46ijg/s400/Cody_Apartment1.jpg" border="0" /><em>Look Mom...it's perfect. We've got all the movies and games we need. And we have table hockey too!<br /></em><br /><div></div><div>So, he's really happy. But you know how life is...at our stage of life...if we had to live there...we wouldn't be so happy about it. We'd think that we had come down in the world. It's all how you look at it, isn't it? </div><br /><div>Cody used his new tool kit and hung some pictures. We headed out for lunch, and then shopping for a futon. (for some reason, he didn't want a bed and had his heart set on a futon). That was not an easy thing...rush hour through downtown Toronto traffic. It took us 3 hours of driving around, but we found the perfect one. We managed to squeeze it into our CRV and crawled at a snail's pace through traffic. We got it up 2 flights of stairs, got him settled, and headed back home. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142457280734208194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgbgHxZBxW-WWEYKM3GBki-IZf71P0-xXYq5ZQrgpf-gNtwFR2XPOVQJToZ8yo3tRNyf8c74qvGnmDNvah6lE3WtD_shk0sy6E_i-BPmkgqiXXHXvzgVex7llN_KJAdeDBpUZOvw3JZt4/s400/Cody_ApartmentOutside.jpg" border="0" />It was dark when we left. Here is a shot of his building. He lives on the top floor. Rails and Ales is at street level, 2 apartments on the second floor (one occupied by 2 girl's from Cody's Theatre program), and Cody and Mike's place on the top. </div><div></div><div></div><div><BR>Another 4 hour drive. I shed a few tears on the way. Sad, but happy too. </div></div>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-37290353312211379542007-12-09T10:20:00.000-05:002007-12-09T10:25:16.674-05:00Have fun out there.<p>I love this commercial. The look on the guy's face when the wolf swallows the bird just cracks me up. (not to worry...the wolf spits him out and starts to sing)<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i8qVM6f9Ogs&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i8qVM6f9Ogs&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p><p>Any one remember Andy Kim? I want to dance and sing every time I see this on tv. John thinks I'm crazy. </p><p>If I buy a Jeep, will all my driving be like this? Fun!</p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-36871089235869947422007-12-06T10:18:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:42:16.578-05:00More of my favourite things<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbURZIyiNF8HCdCCdT1A3Tm0-SjMCVbPVLK4jVdUPDm3_qm1GrPyk-govXKbQ4PKz8TXhGH1vRpAOSrWKY6LlSrF_Z9uwCSbFGspnqCar6oPkhmfVfgcw5lfb0EunBXGr1kU0pCK4jNOdx/s1600-h/CodysMix3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140881787945787522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbURZIyiNF8HCdCCdT1A3Tm0-SjMCVbPVLK4jVdUPDm3_qm1GrPyk-govXKbQ4PKz8TXhGH1vRpAOSrWKY6LlSrF_Z9uwCSbFGspnqCar6oPkhmfVfgcw5lfb0EunBXGr1kU0pCK4jNOdx/s400/CodysMix3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Yum. That's all I can say.<br /><br />Well, maybe I can say a few more words. It's been a Christmas tradition every years for the past number of years that Cody make a party mix to give away to some family members. It was born out of necessity...he being a poor, penniless, starving student. But it continues because it's such a popular gift (well, to be honest he's still poor & penniless but now he's an aspiring actor...not a student)<br /><br />So here is the recipe for Cody's Party Mix. It's <em>GOOD</em>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">6 cups Cheerios</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodtrzaSj2_QBL0IelgmdvZIalrqSMfbuqNRH-Rnf_lnGxWAzvjmge04I_fvaYSFly98fbW7zfrtFqAYH4H2CPI532bNGu5hJXqaDUQvnt6nyKALGoIwypax0fPK9LzG9pelw37NYhSEdn/s1600-h/CodysMix1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140881676276637810" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodtrzaSj2_QBL0IelgmdvZIalrqSMfbuqNRH-Rnf_lnGxWAzvjmge04I_fvaYSFly98fbW7zfrtFqAYH4H2CPI532bNGu5hJXqaDUQvnt6nyKALGoIwypax0fPK9LzG9pelw37NYhSEdn/s400/CodysMix1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">6 cups Crispix</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">2 x 200 gram bags pretzels</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">300 grams salted peanuts</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1 cup melted butter</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">4 - 5 tbsp worcestershire sauc</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">2 tsp garlic powder</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1 tsp onion salt</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp celery seed</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp chili powder and/or</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp cayenne pepper</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Mix up dry ingredients in a foil roasting pan.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Melt butter and add other ingredients. Mix well.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes and stir every 15 to 20 minutes. (Keep an eye on the top layer - it may get dark - reduce heat or cooking time) </span><span style="font-size:100%;">YUM!! </span><br /><br /><br /><p>Another favourite thing...continuing in my theme of hand made things for Christmas:</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140883961199239330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7qDoAuR1UZMdaSnmpRyWeWeoNJkY2r0vntAZoWqL-riN-W1vT6-rxFstvjq4bn-KMwqnwp7QK5zBKMj_XDBpayVbW77ksEznrUSBUvM1wQl_1oQQcIWQLowFdC3GIm216VisrN-TMiOu/s400/BeebeeModSnowman2.jpg" border="0" /> A wonderful long sleeved t shirt from <a href="http://www.beebeemod.blogspot.com/">Beebee Mod</a> for our lovely Miss M. Isn't he the cutest snowman? Check out Jen's <a href="http://www.beebeemod.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> to see all her great designs.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140883737860939922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVTQyWV6f9As7wI1YdT2MWKt8-wxw6F8slIktX-BIjMTUVVlLJ0iczaCtuGbdT8s1WAdU8bCfsnsKdLPPdQJvpchEa40pGTJ4JnGvE9UYHydxMo5CvYZi9rzXugHOHJpTO0rSF0VlpVE7/s400/BeebeeModSnowman1.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><br /><br /><p>Are you ready for Christmas yet? I'm getting there!</p>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741255349506328052.post-39300790836391080792007-12-04T09:34:00.000-05:002007-12-04T09:43:48.297-05:00Things change<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJX-po3tTnrAm0xCXZq9YX0fTuHYIHwuGZNJv1Wx8gBGCmnysiKRwsGb7vELazydr9F8VEAzbSSOSoE-Du0stLN3IRWq8294N8SH8sTRPN8w8_t1GIo32WmyglO-6KE0HYRRQEhusR7vY5/s1600-h/Cody.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140126281723584562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJX-po3tTnrAm0xCXZq9YX0fTuHYIHwuGZNJv1Wx8gBGCmnysiKRwsGb7vELazydr9F8VEAzbSSOSoE-Du0stLN3IRWq8294N8SH8sTRPN8w8_t1GIo32WmyglO-6KE0HYRRQEhusR7vY5/s320/Cody.jpg" border="0" /></a>Our son Cody has been home for the past seven months, after spending two years in Theatre School. He lived a 6 hour drive away so we only saw him a few times a year. He moved home after graduating to work and save some money. He has saved enough, he's found a place to live in Toronto, and he'll be leaving us <em>for good</em> on Thursday.<br /><br />After spending 20 years raising him to be independant, it's time to let him go and live his dreams. I'm so very excited for him, but it's bittersweet for sure.<br /><br />He's going to have so much fun. He'll be sharing a 2 bedroom apartment with Mike, who graduated from Theatre at the same time. They'll be living one floor above 2 very beautiful young women from the same program. I'm sure they'll go through lots of ups and downs together as they work their jobs, and all try to "make it" in acting.<br /><br /><em>But I'll miss him.</em>Barking Biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423891901669688575noreply@blogger.com2