Pet Photo Contest Going Stronger

National Dog Week | Day 5

I was thinking that this year we should extend National Dog Week and have it last a month, but my petition did not have sufficient grounds. No worries, I'll start working on it for next year. 

Pet Photo Contest

SHOW US YOUR TONGUE

The entries keep coming in. So many beautiful, quirky, twisty, pink, purple, long, short, round . . . tongues in animal blog-land! I'm stunned. Needless to say, my quirky mom is thrilled! She's not complained once for having to stay up with me to go over the entries. We're both grateful for the enthusiasm and support of my good ol' blog furiends and the new ones I meet along the way. I am also extra excited because I'm getting a preview of the next G.A.B.E (Global Animal Blogging Event). It's going to rock the animal blog-dom big time!

I will stop accepting entries for the Pet Photo Contest at midnight, this coming Saturday. I am frantically going over photos and blog posts and emails therefore, I will let you know in the next couple of days when they'll all be up for your viewing and voting pleasure. I'm aiming for this Sunday. Please stay tuned. Like I've said before, I thought this was going to be a mini contest. BOL the joke's on me!

Today, I would like to use some photos to encourage your efforts:

Synchronized SHOW US YOUR TONGUE

by our furiends, the three legged dog duo

If this ain't a tongue shot!

(photo courtesy of my senior dalmatian sister, Linguini)

I can feel the passion.

Markus the horse

He can do this for hours!

He's also a superb athlete. Lucky for you, he will not partake in our pet photo contest.

Last, but, by no means, least . . . I present you

Me!

Twinkie, the tiny teacup chihuahua

The last shot has educational purposes. It's for those parents who were unable to get a tongue shot. I suggested peanut butter, and whipped cream, but there's always an alternative. Use your imagination humans!

Off to enjoy the lovely photo entries and start putting them in order. Have a fabulous rest of our National Dog Week!

Twinkie

Monday's Dog Training Tips | How to train a Greyhound

Enough joking around. Today, I mean business and I'm here to share some serious dog training tips. I will demonstrate that size does not matter and that designer dogs aren't any smarter than purebred dogs.

I was playing by the side of a "river" when I spotted trouble on the other bank. My Chiweenie sissy was in need of my help. Dog training tip #1: Look fearless. This way, even if you look pathetic like me, you at least surprise your opponent.

Like superman, bum leg flying off to my side, I dove into the raging rapids

"I'm coming, Frankie!" I yelled, swallowing more water with each breath I took

Have no fear! Twinkie's here!

One final leap and I was almost there

Frankie was screaming for her life because Mabel, our good old furiend, was looking at her. I tell you, designer dogs can be quirky, especially the Chiweenie type. As for Mabel, she's a fancy mix herself. She is a Rottweiler and Greyhound cross. Dog training tip #2: Stand your ground and take advantage of the voice Dog gave you. 

The minute I landed on the other side of the river, I let the Greyhound - Rottweiler have an earful. "And don't you ever look at my sister again!" I said in the highest pitch ever known to Chihuahuas, especially considering I'm a tea cup chihuahua

She leaned a bit closer, probably because she couldn't hear me well from that high up

Frankie the Chiweenie, or Chicken Weenie, was inching away

"Run, Frankie, run," I yelled, while staring Mabel down

The Chiweenie didn't get far. She did feel braver though and she learned a lot from me that day. I sure hope you enjoyed my latest dog training tips.

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I've been so busy recently, I still haven't had a chance to visit the Global Animal Blogging Event links to see if I won any of our free giveaways. I can't wait and I'll do it first chance I get! Bottom line, we're all winners just for participating and making new friendships. 

The Date Night over at Twix's is turning into the event of the century. It's fun, unpredictable and hilarious. Look what they did with me and my Gunther!

"Twinkie and Gunther stopped at the beach before heading over. I heard she might put her bikini back on later and go swimming in the toilet!"

The happy couple! BOL

Warning: Please check first before flashing toilet

Have a wonderful week!

Twinkie

Global Animal Blogging Event Is Over | Free Giveaways

Drawing #1,917 ENTRANT ACCESSIBLE

Global Animal Blogging Event 2010 2nd drawing held by Twinkie The Tiny Dog - Dog Training Tips Completed on Sunday, 18 April 2010 at 16:51:25 UTC 59 entrants, 3 winners Winners (3) 1st: Piappies World 2nd: Ina in Alaska 3rd: Missy Rey

I interrupt my latest dog training tips to announce that the first ever Global Animal Blogging Event has come to an end. It's been a blast. The best part for me was watching the newer blogs' friend lists grow and grow along with their comments. All the feedback I've received has been positive and I am grateful for each and all your lovely remarks. I never expected so much personal publicity and links. I was truly humbled and self conscious, but then I got it. It was your way of saying, thank you. Well, I thank you all back! You were wonderful! 

The event may be over, for now, but your links will be revisited as it happens with all of this type of events. Active participants, make sure you post and contact the winners of your free giveaways today. 

One final huge "thank you" to Ann from Zoolatry for making the most appropriate, stylish, classy, smart, and vibrant logo!

An event like G.A.B.E. does not exactly take off during its first year. It picks up momentum and traffic as it becomes established, but I think we did a fine job launching it. I'm looking forward to Global Animal Blogging Event 2011!!!

Cheers to all my friends, old and new, and to the winners!

Twinkie, your grateful hostess

Dalmatian | German Shorthaired Pointer

I am obsessing over designer dogs, so when a friend pointed out Linguini's absence from the blog, I immediately felt the need to oblige thus sticking with my recent "designer dogs" theme.

Designer dogs? Huh?

Linguini's story started at the Pasadena Humane Society, an animal shelter. M had one dog, Rosie, a chocolate lab, and didn't want another at the time. She wasn't into rescuing yet. She did however lose her cat and while looking at the pound for her, spotted ... the spotted Dalmatian. Now all puppies are adorable, and Dalmatian puppies are no exception, but Linguini was different. M was told that Linguini was a German Shorthaired Pointer and Dalmatian mix.

Who needs Dalmatian puppies, when you can find a fine specimen of a

Dalmatian and German Shorthaired Pointer mix?

Linguini is proud to be a mutt

I already consulted my precious "designer dogs" list and there was no special term for our Linguini. BTW Linguini was initially named Daisy to match our Rosie. She was no dainty Daisy, but she did move like a wet noodle, so she was renamed Linguini shortly after her adoption.

"Daisy" and Rosie

Linguini and Rosie appeared to be two peas in a pod. Wrong! M was fooled, and, as soon as she let her guard down, Rosie attacked Linguini and ripped her throat. Linguini was hospitalized for a while and later spent a month recovering at home with a tube sticking out her throat. She required around the clock care. She recovered in the end, but only after losing control of her bladder for a couple more years.

About three years later, Rosie got killed, but I'm not allowed to talk about that. Linguini regained control of her bladder, which made life easier on everybody. She decided she was going to be an escape artist next and soon was nicknamed Houdini. There was no stopping her. The pound pounded our door many times to demand that we take control. They threatened with fines, taking her away, putting her down (OMD), but Linguini didn't care. M mounted a 60 foot tether in our back yard, by the pond and had to keep Linguini tied whenever she wasn't around. Needless to say M and Linguini were both miserable. 

Can you see the German Shorthaired Pointer in her? 

Other than the fact that she frequently and clearly points, we can't see it

Linguini is a happy dog that wants to please. If a human looks at her she falls on her back to get a belly rub. She's peace-loving and never cared to interact much with other dogs. Until recently. 

This is Sue, Linguini's BFF

Sue doesn't make friends very easily either, but those two had their own chemistry going. Funny story, Sue playfully bumped Linguini while horsing around the other day and Linguini was airborne! Rhodies are tough and strong. No hard feelings of course. Anything goes during playtime. Sue and Linguini have set their own boundaries. They visit each other's homes, hang, share toys and marrow bones... When you see a loner take to another dog the way those two did, it's magic. 

Happy spotted dog, um, Dalmatian, um, mutt

The minute I joined the family, Linguini was gentle with me. She would run towards me, but as she approached, she'd take tiny leaps to make sure she didn't hurt me. I'll never forget that. For a couple of years, we shared the home as the only dogs, peacefully, each doing her thing. 

When Frankie, the "Chiweenie" joined us, I thought, "this is it!" Frankie was constantly hanging from Linguini's face, jumping on her, tugging on her ears with her sharp puppy teeth, and I was sure that one day she'd become appetizer. It never happened. The worst thing Linguini's ever done to Frankie is a low warning growl, but the brat doesn't care anyways.

This is Linguini now

She loves to spend her days by M's feet

The closer to M, the happier she is

She enjoys sharing whipped cream with her pack

She loves food and has become a skilled counter surfer! 

As if Linguini's life hadn't been complicated enough, when she was about to turn ten, about a year ago, she started getting sick. She had difficulty getting up, her energy was low, and M took her for a check up. She had several dog tumors (benign) and her liver and thyroid functions were slightly compromised. M changed her diet, put her on a joint juice, and started exercising her religiously. Ta-da! A brand new Dalmatian/German Shorthaired Pointer was born. 

Our new dog

Linguini's health is restored for now, and a year later she hikes, swims, loves her visit to the horse barn, and has a bestie. She's constantly happy and the other day she even caught a bird, to M's dismay (only a couple of weeks ago spotted dog had caught a gofer). 

Gorgeous!

When Linguini was sick, last year, M told her, "I gave you ten good years, you owe me at least that many." I think Linguini got it!

As we all well know, it's not about quantity but quality. We all love her and appreciate every moment we have left with her. That was the story of my sissy, the gentle and happy Dalmatian/German Shorthaired Pointer mutt! 

 

Last Global Animal Blogging Event day!
Don't forget to leave comments to be eligible for the free giveaways!

Twinkie

Dear Twinkie

Dog Advice

Madi and Mom asked...

Dear Twinkie Marie Conchita Espenoza Cucaracha Doodle-bug Chupa Cabra Twinkerson,
'How did(heck it took so long to type your name I forgot my question).oh yeah.. you get such a long name, and if you get married will you be required to say all of it during your vows?'

TVT: For the memory, I recommend fish oil supplements. As for the marriage vows, I'll just have to make sure I marry someone who is good at memorizing, since I'll be adding my married name to my maiden one. I can also provide cheat sheets. OMD I'm only four, I can't think so far ahead!

The OP Pack asked...

Great job, Twinkie - you nailed every question. We wonder if there will be any payback from the RH.

TVT: So far, so god. (Phew) He's been busy rehydrating himself. 

Tucker asked...
Why is it I can't spell?

TVT: I did a research that reviled that 50% of Americans kent spel. Blaim it on aour edukasion sistemm.

Fiona, as typed by Dr. Liz asked...

Since you are now in the advice business, can you tell me how to deal with an upstart puppy who is likely going to be much bigger than me when she is full grown? She needs to know her place, but I'm a bit worried she might come back and kick my butt when she's older.

TVT: I am dealing with the same problem myself. It's really simple. Oppression. Size is irrelevant. You must use your wits. For example: You don't have to fight over treats. As soon as Abby gets the treat you want, distract her and then steal it as fast as you can. This won't work so well unless you practice your most innocent look (this one's for the parents). 

Stella asked...
We here are all interested in starting a campaign to allow dogs in libraries and restaurants. Where should we start?

TVT: There's nothing cuter and more educational than dogs in libraries. We must teach people that in today's  computerized world having a child read to a dog is beneficial. To do that, we need volunteer dogs that will behave at all times. That's why M never takes me to the library. Here's a cool LINK (http://www.librarydogs.com) for you. 

Restaurants are a totally separate issue when we have to deal with the annal bozos of the FDA who have decided that humans are more sanitary than dogs. It's not going to happen any time soon, therefore, I recommend that meanwhile we all visit dog-friendly restaurants. You can check out more info by clicking on this LINK (http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/guides/rest/rest.shtml) to United States and Canada's guide for dogs of all sizes.

Martine asked...

The kiddlets want to know, will mom still love us once the baby comes?!?!?! Will be still have a bloggie?!?!

TVT: You can rest assured, you are loved. As for the bloggie, I heard something about hospital wi-fi, so, as you can see for yourselves, mommy has taken every precaution to keep your bloggie going. What I would focus on, if I was in your paws, is trying to get some pizzle past your dad. And don't forget, human peanuts are the best!

3 doxies said...

Twink, you make a great advice lady. You have da most bestest advice. I loooves what Mayzie calls you. I go gets my thinking cap on so I cans come back with a question.

TVT asks: Did you ever find that thinking cap? I'm wai-ting...

JackDaddy said...

You are just a regular Abby Landers! (Ask your mom!)

TVT: I answer the questions, not my mom. Ann Landers, aka Ruth Crowley, is passé and so is Dear Abby, plus they both deal with "human" issues whereas I, Twinkie Van Twinkerson, offer fresh and furiendly contemporary advice.

Sallie asked...

Alien's girlfriend, Ruth The Biker Frog, invited me to ride on her Harley. Is that safe? Do they make doggie helmets? 

TVT: Aha, most excellent question. Safety first! Don't forget to brush up on your skills by attending a Safe Rider Course and always wear a helmet. You can find fashionable helmets HERE.

Remember to always secure your safety gear

K9friend asked...

Brilliant job, Twink! Now if you can only tell me how to win the lottery...

TVT: Open multiple email accounts and start surfing the internet. Everywhere they offer something for free, leave your email addresses. Sit back and wait. You'll be a lucky winner in no time! Even if you don't see the big bucks, you'll at least get paid in Viagra.

kissa-bull asked...

the WHOLE pack wants to know if you thinks its rude to toot in front of guests in the house. mommish thinks that its not vewy nice but we do it caush its our way of welcoming guests to our house

TVT: Tooting is a sign of love and/or welcome is proper canine etiquette. I think it's your guests who are being rude by not tooting. 

Chester asked...

Mom and I have both been enjoyin' our newfound friendships we've formed over the last 16 months since we started bloggin'. What we'd like to know is how can we get a snooter to snooter meetin' with everybody-like a big DWB partay? I think it would be the funnest thing ever. Could you maybe arrange it, Oh Wise One?

TVT: I have not met the folks over at DWB yet, but I'll see what I can do. For now, you can visit this year's Global Animal Blogging Event links, and there's always Global Animal Blogging Event 2011 to look forward to!

Ina in Alaska asked...

We would like to know where we should address our question for next week?? 

TVT: Oh, boy! And it isn't even Champagne Thursday... BOL Here. Right HERE will do just fine.

Life With Dogs asked...

Where can I get a cold drink around here? :)

TVT: Ask and you shall receive! 

KB challenged...

We over here at Romp and Roll aren't sure that you have enough wisdom for this job Twinkie. You seem to do some silly things yourself. Do you think that you have the wisdom needed?

TVT: I sense that I am being provoked. I may only be four, but I'm an old soul. Do not confuse silliness with stupidity. A wise tea cup chihuahua resorts to doing silly things to get her point across. I sense you're still skeptical, well, shoot me a real question then. Bring it on you rompers and rollers! (can I still come to you for animal track related questions or do I need to tough it out after this exchange? BOL)

Cocorue asked...

how do i get to visit you guys WITHOUT being fedex/put in the cargo hold where i would freeze to death/or whatever! i want to have a playdate with you and all my furends and don't tell me to do that in my dreams!!!

TVT: Well, I would never tell you to do that in your dreams because I am trying to give out constructive advice. However, I did check your location on your blog and it's listed as WaWaLand. I will need your coordinates to answer this question better. 

ocmist asked...

YOU were the one doing GABE... How could you not know about it?!? The CC Pups

P.S. Or was that a joke... We are still young and might have missed it if it was?

TVT: I had a temporary memory toot. Okay, I was joking. As KB stated, I tend to get a bit silly sometimes. It's a powerful urge and I can't fight it. I did organize the first Global Animal Blogging Event. 

The Two Country Poodles asked...

I am super talented with my head twists, twirls, and following directions...Do you know of any good talent agencies that could get me in a movie or at least a magazine. You are in Hollywood...and that is where all the good actress and actors live right?

TVT: I do live near Hollywood; that is absolutely correct. No, that is not where all the good actresses and actors live; that is incorrect. Drop the "good".  If you're in a hurry to move out here, let me find you a good job waitressing (which is what the rest of the actors do).

Twix asked...

What would we do without you?

TVT: You would probably improve the overall quality of your blog-reading.

*Don't forget, Global Animal Blogging Event still in progress*
And lovely free giveaways to check out

Now go take on the day!

Twinkie

Udders | Dog Products | A Review

I noticed on several blogs that many of my furiends had discovered a new type of dog chews. I'm referring to the Udders, the latest dog chews. When I first heard of them, I thought, what a brilliant concept. I couldn't imagine anything going wrong. My furiends were raving about them, so, after an investment of $25.00, we got two hoping they would last my pack a long time. We are all big on dog chews. M got ours from Helping Udders. Once she got to their web site, shopping around for a better price stopped being an option. Helping Udders claims they donate 25% on all udder tug sales and even up to 50% on other stuff. M had arrived! She was going to make a significant purchase of a product pretty much advertised by my furiends, and pick the rescue of o choice to donate to. Brilliant, so far.
The udders finally arrived. They were wrapped neatly and each had a tag hanging from it.

Mom removed the tags, putting them aside, and handed Frankie and me the latest dog chews. I thought they smelled delicious, yet I was not that interested. 

Frankie loves and needs to chew

Frankie loved them

To make this more interesting and to get a more rounded view, M invited Bob to check out the udder, so far nobody we knew had tested them with a cat! Dog product review and cat product review are very useful when one lives in a mixed menagerie household. On to the cat products' review then.

Success

As promised by the website

"The power of eau de bovine was unleashed"

In Bob's nose

So, day one was a success, but M was holding off on Linguini, since she's by far the biggest pack member and has the strongest jaws therefore she demolishes all dog chews so far. 

It is day three now. Linguini has yet to experience them and M is really skeptical of whether any of us will be allowed to hold on to the udders.

Ta-da!

Having recently read about Lily's recent Nylabone mishap, M is not feeling like living on the edge. Where is the missing rubber? Luckily, Frankie decided to spit it out and M got rid of it. M is planning of cutting off the skinny part of the udder chew toy and watch us like a hawk again until she declares the chew toy "safe". 

Purposefully, M pulled out the tags to reexamine.

Aha! Nothing is 100% safe

Dog chews wrap up: Udders are neat, udders are cool, but always under supervision!!! Dogs like them, cats like them, but only under supervision. It saddens me to say but our best find in cheweys is still the pizzle, aka bully sticks. It may be costly and we go through it at a fast pace, but it's safer than anything we've ever sampled, rawhide dog chews included. This is my dog product review and you now have all my information to assist you in making a more calculated decision.

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Global Animal Blogging Event

Last day to enter the event as an active participant with a G.A.B.E. post. As of tomorrow, we just mingle and continue to have fun. Winners of the free giveaways will be announced on April 18 on the active participants' blogs. 

Twinkie

Dog Training tips - Not for the Dog Whisperer

I was reading on Cesar's Way today an article about dog training and obedience. The title was "Will Beg for Food," and I got to thinking, I can't live like that! The article clearly states the following "rules": Do not give food, ignore, don't feel sorry for your dog, and, to make matter worse, be consistent. Yikes! I know M watches the Dog Whisperer's television show, because we all watch it together, but luckily when it comes to raising us, M listens to dog advice but in the end she just follows her instinct.

Exhibit A:

Notice the drool dangling from the corner of my sissy's mouth? 

Why prolong the torture?

What did Cesar Milan mean, but saying Do Not Give Food? Did you guys notice our wide eyes, our pleasure and anticipation? What kind of dog training is that? I beg to differ.

Exhibit B:

Add to the equation our soft pink curled tongues and intensity.

Milan's article tells humans to Ignore. If that's dog training, I want to have none of it. I prefer people training and I believe I am good at it.

Exhibit C:

Ignore this, if you can!

As for the idea of Not Feeling Sorry For Your Dog, another silly dog training tip, I disagree with that strongly. No matter how well-fed we are, and we are thanks to our rescuers and dotting parents, we can always eat more, especially if it comes from the table. Scraps off the table is what Linguini and I live for--Frankie's still learning.

But she's a fast learner!

Dog training tips can be dangerous for us. We need to unite our forces and protest. No more living by the book. Human training is much more fun and relaxing and we have proved it with our blogs. Let's continue on with our tradition and let Mr Milan convert the others. Dog training my... Milan!

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Wonderful new furiends and free giveaways ...

Twinkie

Global Animal Blogging Event - Free Giveaways

Speaking of animal or even just dog events, G.A.B.E. is one of my favorites so far. I know what you're thinking. Yeah, sure, I organized this one so what else would I say? Well, check out what others are saying about this animal, critter, cat, dog events, and don't forget to check all the free giveaways too.

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I just want to thank you for getting me involved with GABE and 

encouraging me to do it even when I felt burnt out. I'm really 

enjoying it - much more than the ***, and I've gotten more followers 

from this smaller event than ***, too! Everyone is so nice and fun, 

and I'm having fun reading these doggy bloggies. Thank you!!!

I've been visiting the GABE links meeting losta new friends. Thank you for all your efforts.

GABE is soo much fun, thank you SO much for doing it!!

Lots of great people are participating, and I am loving all the great pics of furry family members!!

[My furiend] reminded me about GABE and that's how I ended up here in a round-about way! I am glad to meet you and so many other new friends thanks to Twinkie organizing such a fun event.

By the way, thanks for hosting such a wonderful event. We have been busy visiting blogs. Though we are not active participants, we are still spreading the word about this event. We have been enjoying ourselves and we want all our friends to join us too! 

Great event, Twinkie!

Great job getting this up and going! I love dog events!!

Anywho, I'm having lots of fun meeting new people! Thanks again for hosting this great event!

Who is GABE?

I has not had too much time for blogging so I think this would be a great way for me to get back in touch with some furiends and maybe make some new ones.

What a cool idea!

GABE is a hit, great job! 

We haven't met yet, but we heard about GABE and decided to join in the fun!

I am just blown away that you organized this really fun event!

Here's to an incredible event!

Thanks so much for organizing this! I'm looking forward to checking out all the pet blogs!

We'll look forward to following all those participating.

Thanks for hosting such a fantastic event! We'd never heard of anything like GABE before and we can't wait to meet more bloggers.

Can't wait to start exploring the other blogs!

We thanks you again for hosting this most glorious event

This is fun for all even if not everyone gets a prize.

What a great idea to meet new bloggers! 

And coming up with GABE, that was totally cool!

You are so incredible to come up with this wonderful way of meeting other bloggers! 

We are loving GABE... all the emails are too cute!!! 

So very exciting!!!!!!

We're having a great time meeting new furfriends - thanks for hosting such a great event!

Thanks so much for making GABE possible, we enjoy participating!

This is so very cool!!

I think this is a great idea, by the way ... I love how the animal blogging community is growing, and I think we can all relate to one another in a very special way.

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GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT still in process. Links accepted up to and including Saturday, April 10th. Comments close on the 18th. Your links stay up...and they can be revisited for months to come. 

Thank you Mabel (she said she loves free giveaways too) for your brilliant idea to share with our furiends the GABE scoop!

Twinkie

Dear Twinkie

Dog Advice 

Stella, Gunther and Betty asked...

Dearest Twinkie Maria Conchita Espenoza Cucaracha Doodle-Bug Chupa Cabra Twinkerson, aka My Little Hot Tamale. Please let me be the first to asks you a question. How do we get our Betty to stop taste testing her own poops? 

TVT: Dear Poop Tester's Brother, if you would kindly refrain from eating your sister's food, perhaps her tummy would feel fuller and she wouldn't have to resort to the testing. Feel free to add yogurt to her diet because it has good enzymes and she may stop seeking the bad ones. 

GonetoTheSnowDogs asked...

Kewl job!
Hey what is that bar on the bottom of you blog??? I like that. . how do I get one???

TVT: Kewl Wibiya.com is the correct answer, but I'm too late or you are too impatient. You already got it!

Mango asked...

You are now in charge of wise words? Hmmm.. perhaps you can tell me why it is that no matter how much I pee and poo before I go to bed I always cry and cry to go out around 3 AM and check the yard for invaders? Isn't that my job? Why does it make momma grouchy?

TVT: Yes, I am in charge of wise words. I'm no Labradude. I'm a wise Chi. As for you, you cry and cry because you're a big baby and you tend to complain a lot; ask Pee Wee. As for your momma, I recommend Mastiff-proof earplugs.

Toby- The dog with a blog asked...

Advice, you?? I don't know about that...

TVT: Yes, me. I have credentials. You can check them out HERE. I quote, "we are sure [she] Twinkie will do a fine job"

3 doxies asked...

Twinkie Maria Conchita Espenoza Cucaracha Doodle-Bug Chupa Cabra Twinkerson...you gots to be kiddin', you know how looooong that took to type?
I is so looking forward to your column....uh, when we get to start???????

TVT: No, I am very serious. Yes, it takes a while but take it up with my dogmother. You is slow. We've started.

Dennis the Vizsla asked...

hello twinkie its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am luking forward to yore advice!!! and also to finding owt if in yore noo pozishun yoo meet enny selebritteez hoo want to gest host my sunday awards and meem show!!! ok bye

TVT: Dennis, I live in Hollywood. I'll put the word out for you. I also have a neighbor that looks a lot like Cujo. He's my fence fighting pal. I'll ask him today if he doubles.

Stella asked...

 Do you have a day picked out to run this column?

TVT: I am trying to maintain your tradition. Tuesdays. 

mayziegal asked...

Hi Twinkie Maria Cuckoo Bird Cha-Cha-Cha! (Did I get it right? I tried to do it from memory.)

TVT: Wrong! I recommend fish oil supplements. They're yummy and good for your memory.

JackDaddy asked...

So I will be your second question: Boxers or briefs? :)

TVT: (More like my tenth question) Boxers! I'm not sure I could handle the briefs.

houndstooth asked..

How do I get people to mail me a million dollars? I could do a lot of things with that kind of green!

TVT: Easy. Go to your computer settings. Disable Firewall. Go to your email provider's setting, disable spam and junk mail. Allow free access to your computer. Sit back and enjoy. You'll be a millionaire by the end of the week.

kissa-bull asked...

lucky and coco chanel want to know how in the world can they find themselves a boyfurryend, everyfurry else in the household has been hit by the lovebug except for them

TVT: I suggest you stop by Twix's blog. Haven't you heard about Date Night? There's hope for everyone.

Dory and the Mama asked...
Wow...your own advice column??

TVT: Yes.

Frankie Furter asked...

Are you going to charge us for your advice???

TVT: I have already billed my M with walkies and hikes. I'm also getting a bit of extra kibble in my contract.

Olive asked...

We blogged about GABE..and I think we did it right..maybe? 

TVT: How would I know? Who is GABE? 

Kira The BeaWootiful asked...

So what is a girl to do when she has her computer broken? That is my first question... we are at the library right now...(actually only Mom is, she said I was not allowed, can woo believe that???

TVT: Woo are not permitted in the library?! That's is woong. I say woo take yourself to Walking Wednesdays every time woor mom goes to the library. Don't forget Mewoodie! 

MAX asked...

QUESTION FOR YOUR COLLUMN:
"HOW, ON EARTH, IS IT POSSIBLE FOR 32 BLOGGERS TO "CONSPIRE IN SECRET" TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR LOVE TO ANOTHER BLOGGER WITHOUT THAT BLOGGER BEING AWARE OF THEIR SECRET???
(..eg the portrait of me???...without my Mom knowing?)I'm curious to get your take on it? (If you like?)

TVT: I like. Easy question too. You take lots of TLC, add to this a bunch of animal bloggers, and voila! Portrait accomplished ;)

I would like to dedicate my first Dear Twinkie and dog advice post to my furiends at Stella's World. I also want to wish their momma a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. 

Now go take on the day!
Twinkie