Thanks for your patience last week everyone. I had something of an annoying cold which made any sort of excess computer work an absolute nightmare. But a few juicy oranges and lots of tea later and I’m feeling much better — so back to the blog!

I thought language and dogs might be a fun thing to chat about today. Rory and I have been doing a lot of training and re-training lately; new tricks, basic commands, an all around brush up on what she knows. (These make a wonderful training incentive for pups!)

Something especially fun that has come out of this experience has been teaching Rory new words in different languages. For example, we are now using the French word ‘ici’ for ‘come’ — because I felt she was becoming desensitized to the meaning of ‘come here’ in English.

Our foster friend, Dolly, ‘spoke’ French. My dad’s dog has been trained in Welsh. My grandmother’s dog responds to a blend of old English words/phrases and common command words. Why bother training in a different language, you may ask? For me personally it is to make my commands to my pup better stand out in the dog park.

Does your dog ‘speak’ different languages too? Would you consider teaching new commands in a new language?

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PAWSH PERKS: Let’s be Pinterest pals!

Have you ever been in a grumpy mood? Of course you have — we all have! I find I can be in the grumpiest mood of all time, but if I walk by a dog and they look at me suddenly I cannot help but smile. Similarly if I ever notice someone staring at me (or I them) we inevitably end up dissolving in a giggle or two.

There is a lesson in there somewhere — stare until they smile. Receiving a smile from a random stranger can make your day, so this weekend let’s all be generous with our smiles and help make others smile too! xo

{Photography by Posh Pets Photography}

{by Becky Valentine} Polka dots make me smile. They’re just so fun and playful, I can’t help but be happy when I see them.  Which is why I chose to make Polka Dots this month’s Pawsh Pattern, and lucky for me there seems to be no shortage of polka dot themed dog accessories.  From collars and leashes to beds, toys, and bowls, bright and colorful polka dots are on everything your pup could ever want or need.

Check out where to get these fashionable and fun polka dog accessories below:

1. Colorful Polka Dot Collars from Etsy

2.  Green Polka Dot Dog Bone Toy from Ebay

3. Polka Dot Dog Bowl from Petco

4. Orange Polka Dot Dog Bed from Joss & Main

5. Rainbow Polka Dot Bow Tie Collar from Etsy

6. Purple and Black Dachshund iPhone Case from Zazzle

7. Walmart

I think the orange polka dot dog bed from Joss and Main is my favorite.  What’s yours?