Heading to MY NEW HOME!!!!

chicago, here we come!!!!

so, my uncle matt, my mom, and i left denver today! riding in matt's rv is pretty cool because i have some room to wander around. i'd have more if mom didn't have so much ca-rap... but it's still cool. we stopped at a motel in lincoln, nebraska for the night and will head out first thing in the morning. and what happens tomorrow? we all get to finallllllly meet debbi tibbles and jen!!!! so far, so good, my friends. so far, sooooooooo good. *lick lick*

i'm off to dreamland!

Chicago, Here I Come!

it's been pretty slow in shop dog's world... definitely a LOT easier to be a doggy customer when it's warm outside. but i'm about to have a whoooole new world of businesses to explore, because we're hitting the road!

it's true, it's true! i'm moving to chicago on tuesday, and my mom is working on opening our own shop in the spring. we'll be chronicling the journey, so keep your eyes peeled... fun is to be had in the big city... woof!

happy, happy new year! see ya' soon! *lick lick*

Falling Leaves, Frolicking Pups

My Top Three Celebrity Dog Crushes

i might be a dog, but i'm still a girl! sometimes i just like to curl up in front of the tv with a fresh bowl of water and a bully stick and dream about what life would be like with one of these doggy dreamboats...

snoopy! adorable! an oldie-but-goody! snoopy has been making people happy for years, and he sure loves that gang o' kids. plus he's really sweet with cute little woodstock! i'd imagine that snoopy would make a good husband...

eddie from "frasier". what a cutie! so much energy! woof! he's such a feisty little prankster, too, and i love that he steals every scene he's in. he's also a good, loyal companion, which is a great quality in anyone. *sigh*

and (drum roll, please!) my number one crush: brian from family guy. i love him because- like me- he thinks he's human, but he acts like a dog when it's necessary (i.e. around other dogs). and i love smart, funny men. err, dogs. men. dogs. ???

excuse me, i need to go wash my hair...

A Day in the Life of a Shop Dog

being the "doggy in the window"...

sometimes i lay in strange positions... but they are very comfortable to me...

me and hula hoop expert, krystal, and her bike expert boyfriend, zach. they are awesome.

this is me and joanne, a reiki master. she has good vibes.

me and santos, a regular customer... and very handsome boy.

being the shop dog at moondance is pretty simple. i need to be well-behaved, cute, and attentive to customers when they seem like they want some boo love. right? right. between customers, i do a lot of napping. and sitting in the window watching the other dogs walk by. and sitting in the doorway, ready to greet the ups man. one time a lady left the door wide open right when a dog was walking by and i got so excited that i ran right out and ended up in the middle of the traffic on 6th avenue. uh oh. the nice man scooped me up and took me to safety, but not before my mom's heart stopped. oops. now we have a sign on the door asking people to be careful when opening AND closing the door. it's not that i'm a bad dog, i just get really excited!

anyway, the next time you're at 6th and corona, stop in to moondance and say hi!

I've Got the Perfect Goo for Any Boo Boo!

the first in the shop dog boo product line has officially hit the shelves- boo boo goo paw salve! it's the perfect potion for sore paws or any little skin abrasions. my mom makes it with herb-infused oils, so it's really healing and works really fast. it feels good and smells good, too!

boo boo goo is available at moondance botanicals- of course!- but also at a really awesome pet shop on 11th and cherokee in the golden triangle called 'earthlings planet-friendly pet care'. it's owned by super sweet lindsay, and it's right next to the space where tonja had the original moondance shop! lindsay carries lots of healthy pet food, and has THE most delicious bones and treats in all the land.

in addition to boo boo goo, look for boo boo voodoo dogs (reverse voodoo!), flower remedies, and calming spritzers. *rubbing paws together* bwah ha haaaaaaaaaaaa!

Shave Me, Baby, One More Time!

(to the tune of- you guessed it- "baby one more time" by britney spears)

"oh, boo boo, baby!

oh, boo boo, baby!

oh, boo boo, baby!

"oh, boo boo, baby,

you're just such a dirty mess,

your fluffy is all matted!

oh, boo boo, baby,

the groomer is happ'nin' next...

you'll feel so great, i promise!

"show me how you want it to be,

tell me, boo boo,

'cuz i want to know now, off we go!

"your dirtiness is killing me,

i must confess, it's all my fault... need to brush!

when i see those dreads i lose my mind!

you'll look so fine,

let's shave you, boo boo, one more time!"

this is what my mom sang to me last monday morning- don't worry, she wasn't dressed in a catholic school girl uniform (at least not this time...). she called the wag shop and deidre was SO accommodating! mom dropped me off on the way to moondance- it's a block and a half away! hellllllooooo!- and i liked the place immediately. she talked to my mom for a while, trying to figure out what i needed, and then she whisked me away before i could get upset that i was being left behind... clever! the wag shop is cage-free, so i got to run around and play with the other dogs while i was waiting my turn. i like that. a lot.

well, deidre had to cut off ALL my fluff, as i had feared. but, she was very gentle. AND she gave me a faux hawk! ha! my auntie pam calls it my faux hump, which is probably more correct. but it's pretty cool, i like it!

honestly, what dog likes getting groomed, right? but when your time comes- and it always does!- the wag shop is a great place to go! deidre does an amazing job, she's super sweet, and it's a fun place to hang out! i give the wag shop two big paws up! thanks, deidre!