tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82766554518044328162024-03-12T17:33:33.448-07:00HamiltonTaj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-34062058679495210452010-08-25T11:12:00.000-07:002010-08-25T11:12:26.515-07:00Nine Months Old...and counting....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgKxqtIGdPhURDx68hPlYHU5eF62x_2_m5pAkTR7EX0SuLPC_QQPNMDh0lfh7Gv98WbAkneYMdKuyILJY1NFT4wtAlTmwuazaIaynGxeaJs_Yz1h2v-koMVglHL-ZZQn5XC9G5sa0ajE/s1600/nine+months.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgKxqtIGdPhURDx68hPlYHU5eF62x_2_m5pAkTR7EX0SuLPC_QQPNMDh0lfh7Gv98WbAkneYMdKuyILJY1NFT4wtAlTmwuazaIaynGxeaJs_Yz1h2v-koMVglHL-ZZQn5XC9G5sa0ajE/s400/nine+months.bmp" width="240" /></a></div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-10572016682075605422010-05-08T16:35:00.000-07:002010-05-08T16:35:39.724-07:00Six month mark...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHS2yKrPnXgKCX2fDRjwi2uZiGxl2usLZGUPBIZuYTSELnRmyL82SZkIB1ogOd55Fs9HxnoU02aP5Ip6pgS5ogAffuq56AHYI0g7ziWaKNlX2xok3iugCZqJib9KentbqTZGaJ30ke8KA/s1600/DSC_0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHS2yKrPnXgKCX2fDRjwi2uZiGxl2usLZGUPBIZuYTSELnRmyL82SZkIB1ogOd55Fs9HxnoU02aP5Ip6pgS5ogAffuq56AHYI0g7ziWaKNlX2xok3iugCZqJib9KentbqTZGaJ30ke8KA/s400/DSC_0059.jpg" tt="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Six months old... and over eighty pounds (86.2 as of 5/5/10) and growing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Y5_A1sM_4oNTcV2CRfaW8bCxKSGgX9JDt4YCIgRLK-qpDC3Kx5HQJ-BPCWcPxR8kd4G6NRZN3M6RZCcQgBJkYONtp0WUhVs3SmqLJXYA564tthB-C_kzODQpT4fuDr8Xlp8Sl4El_mQ/s1600/DSC_0161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Y5_A1sM_4oNTcV2CRfaW8bCxKSGgX9JDt4YCIgRLK-qpDC3Kx5HQJ-BPCWcPxR8kd4G6NRZN3M6RZCcQgBJkYONtp0WUhVs3SmqLJXYA564tthB-C_kzODQpT4fuDr8Xlp8Sl4El_mQ/s640/DSC_0161.jpg" tt="true" width="451" /></a></div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-81056384238279854642010-03-19T19:15:00.000-07:002010-03-19T19:15:33.596-07:00Spring is coming...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzEsaTPu1be2Z6E2XHDSVU1Qhc339DCeGLUXY0rygLTrnL-mAdcbDZLf1ZBtF9IraGy5t9sAgPXdZUWG8QNhdgGLZbBtvKdbmSbX8Vz07j28Zti2zbks7qcCWUlTN4MMUwut6r3K4HdQ/s1600-h/Ham_19_5_-weeks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzEsaTPu1be2Z6E2XHDSVU1Qhc339DCeGLUXY0rygLTrnL-mAdcbDZLf1ZBtF9IraGy5t9sAgPXdZUWG8QNhdgGLZbBtvKdbmSbX8Vz07j28Zti2zbks7qcCWUlTN4MMUwut6r3K4HdQ/s400/Ham_19_5_-weeks.jpg" vt="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hamilton Xavier</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">19.5 weeks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">60#, 27" at the shoulder, 29" from neck to tail</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-25170523850131085602010-03-15T11:04:00.000-07:002010-03-15T11:14:13.405-07:00United States Service Dog Registry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzgf-lzbh_9lOqrLImEUyo81xHGwwUVUWD_ufMvmkaGrjloKGtw1TdNg-cVYhqBJAe2fA5H3tskm6ILYlEMtTFw3ENjSYYQDIkmhsJnAHwdCPFjDRJ4NAq-0kDGRo2mSxyJcgCIpJDsQ/s1600-h/Hamilton-15wks-twitter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzgf-lzbh_9lOqrLImEUyo81xHGwwUVUWD_ufMvmkaGrjloKGtw1TdNg-cVYhqBJAe2fA5H3tskm6ILYlEMtTFw3ENjSYYQDIkmhsJnAHwdCPFjDRJ4NAq-0kDGRo2mSxyJcgCIpJDsQ/s320/Hamilton-15wks-twitter.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br />
My USSDR ID: <a href="https://www.usservicedogregistry.org/lookup_details.php?id=1260835846">1260835846</a><br />
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<strong>Built for Service Dog Handlers. Shaped by the Service Dog Community.</strong> <br />
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With the input from over 100 Service Dog handlers in America, the United States Service Dog Registry (USSDR) represents the most democratic realization of an assistance animal registry to-date. The results are a registry with free online registration conducted by an independent, non-governmental, voluntary, privacy-conscious and secure service.<br />
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<strong>Our Services and Mission.</strong><br />
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We are a independent, non-governmental, voluntary, privacy-conscious and secure Service and Assistance Dog Registry. We have been developed to help provide free identification — online and offline — for disabled individuals who qualify under the ADA to use a Service or Assistance Dog. We believe that Service and Assistance Dog teams have the right to a free identification service. Identification is especially important for disabled individuals who use a Service or Assistance Dog to help with invisible disabilities such as deafness, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other conditions that may not be immediately apparent to others. We do not certify or authorize anyone to use a Service Animal — nor is certification required by law. The privilege to use a Service or Assistance Animal is granted, under the law, by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and local governments. Our focus is to help encourage education, training and exemplary behavior.<br />
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<strong>What is a Service Dog?</strong> <br />
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The United States Department of Justice defines a Service Animal through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal specifically trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If an animal meets this definition, it is considered a Service Animal regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government. However, we do recommend programs that voluntarily certify dogs. Please visit the Delta Society for more information on Service Dogs.<br />
Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs, used by some individuals who are blind, are the most well known type of Service Dog. Other specific terms for specialized service dogs include Signal Dogs for the deaf or hearing impaired, Mobility Assistance Dogs, Seizure Response Dogs, and Psychiatric Service Dogs. The terms “Service Dog,” “Service Animal” and “Assistance Dog” all mean the same.<br />
Service Dogs can benefit people with disabilities associated with many diagnoses, including:<br />
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• Arthritis<br />
• Ataxia (poor balance)<br />
• Autism<br />
• Blindness<br />
• Deafness or Impaired Hearing<br />
• Diabetes<br />
• Cardio/Pulmonary Disease<br />
• Cerebral Palsy<br />
• Physical mobility Issues<br />
• Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.)<br />
• Psychiatric Disabilities<br />
• Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)<br />
• Spina Bifida<br />
• Spinal Cord/Head Trauma<br />
• Stroke<br />
In short, any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity might be a candidate for a Service Dog. Please note that Therapy Dogs, Search & Rescue Dogs, Forensic Dogs, Police K-9's, Military Working Dogs and other types of working dogs are NOT Service Dogs and under no circumstances may be registered with the US Service Dog Registry.<br />
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<strong>How do I register my Service Dog?</strong><br />
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Registering your Service Dog is an easy process that only takes a few minutes. We’ll ask a few questions on our secure server about you and your dog. You’ll even be able to upload a photo of you and your dog if you wish. When you are all done you will be assigned a 10 digit ID number that you can give out to whomever you choose so your registration can be verified. For your privacy, the only way for people to view your profile is by entering the ID number you provided them.Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-38160235500572619652010-02-14T14:55:00.000-08:002010-02-14T14:55:35.332-08:00Valentines Dane in the snow....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzj-HRLuksD2iSEdXk3HoG43SqOz9_EyqSNpJeUEyVLsgEZ4aqjJWlAltSfbO5xBmfyO5GF7xQvHzcZ_I9XIDBvEGbtpCJ7ONRqLeEPDjABLrg7iuTYpeczAOxAHvx5Q-8xxk7tLuBRE/s1600-h/bounding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzj-HRLuksD2iSEdXk3HoG43SqOz9_EyqSNpJeUEyVLsgEZ4aqjJWlAltSfbO5xBmfyO5GF7xQvHzcZ_I9XIDBvEGbtpCJ7ONRqLeEPDjABLrg7iuTYpeczAOxAHvx5Q-8xxk7tLuBRE/s400/bounding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">KANDI KAINS RHGD XAVIER LA VIE EN ROSE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">15 weeks: 43 pounds, 22 inches at the shoulder, 25 inches neck-tail</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQFHuUJgRtQ92089eysBeKAKh2bkthevf1oGVjtfnLKQr9-KC5HW7JSt8PzeeQ8FnMT8ngcWrN0KuBazosN86oePLKCsXFdkkBle2kDJ6hyphenhyphenNoMg6nKxeBbMK5mRk5HP5U8tzRN9QTsfk/s1600-h/dane-play-times-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQFHuUJgRtQ92089eysBeKAKh2bkthevf1oGVjtfnLKQr9-KC5HW7JSt8PzeeQ8FnMT8ngcWrN0KuBazosN86oePLKCsXFdkkBle2kDJ6hyphenhyphenNoMg6nKxeBbMK5mRk5HP5U8tzRN9QTsfk/s400/dane-play-times-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-16404686820604181802010-02-02T14:38:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:38:39.512-08:00First day of "floor" training!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ79QLJRGbJ71JdzvIkMKl-eqbhnzG5m3jpxQ7mrCtMwNBONmjAq8qrGImSw7P1-5gtjkBYB6urnI103Yp9w-Dl28Y3eD8y62U4Vuiv7eYHDoJD3eCV7m8Xub91YDJ-4e0nO0Zu8ve2bk/s1600-h/DSC_8632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ79QLJRGbJ71JdzvIkMKl-eqbhnzG5m3jpxQ7mrCtMwNBONmjAq8qrGImSw7P1-5gtjkBYB6urnI103Yp9w-Dl28Y3eD8y62U4Vuiv7eYHDoJD3eCV7m8Xub91YDJ-4e0nO0Zu8ve2bk/s320/DSC_8632.jpg" /></a></div>Today I am 13 weeks old (and 40+ pounds!)<br />
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As I have now had my full run of shots: 6 weeks, 9 weeks and 12 weeks, I am now cleared for more intensive socialization, and I can get OUT OF THE GROCERY CART!!<br />
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Today I went to our local supermarket, and I did SO GOOD- Mommy was BEAMING. <br />
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I wore my no-pull collar (and didn't pull) and the shorter leash (which keeps me from putting my nose where it doesn't belong!) and my service dog vest. <br />
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I walked RIGHT beside Mommy, went slow (and didn't PULL!) and whenever Mom stopped, I sat down to wait for her. <br />
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I was sweet to people I met (I didn't chew on anybody!) and walked calmly and quietly thru the store.<br />
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Mom was THRILLED- but I guess I sort-of lost it around the check-out line. I started pulling (backwards) on the leash, and fighting Mommy, and eventually I started whining and barking. (sigh)<br />
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Mommy thinks that the checkout is the thing I have not been exposed to enough- and maybe since I was riding in the cart (and often asleep) by that time- I'm not used to the tight aisle, and the people in front and behind us. Perhaps I just got too 'crowded' and wanted OUT of there. <br />
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Mommy calmed me down- and we made it through the checkout. Then we went home- and I am SO tired after my big morning out for a walk, some shopping, and my first 'floor' work at the market.<br />
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Mom will post photos from my outings, soon!Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-75239078438878134432010-02-01T07:22:00.000-08:002010-02-03T08:23:05.029-08:00Hamilton's diet....One of the 'never-fails' questions when out with a Dane or a Dane puppy......<br />
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"How much does he eat?" or "I bet he eats a ton, doesn't he?"<br />
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Well, no. <br />
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This is Hamilton's daily diet, give or take a little depending on his activity level and what we do that day:<br />
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To this veggie + stock + kibble + chicken mix, I add rice; either brown or white, or a mixture of both. I steam the rice 1x per week in a 5 cup steamer, and portion out in the Ziploc bowls as well so that each bowl is a complete portion/serving of veggies, chicken, and rice. <br />
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I also re-warm the stock each time, and pour over the other ingredients, and Hamilton is usually bouncing around and spinning on the floor as he knows what's coming is GOOD.<br />
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All in all, he does not eat much more than a puppy of any other large breed (Lab, Shepherd, etc.) and as an adult he'll probably only do 2 meals per day of 2-3 c of kibble with a mix of rice, veggies and stock.<br />
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</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-63493098234659426302010-01-17T21:23:00.000-08:002010-01-17T21:23:49.562-08:00New puppy coat.......as he's growing....growing....growing!<br />
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</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-72602272552398694922010-01-13T11:24:00.000-08:002010-01-13T11:24:14.027-08:00Hamilton's siblings....Sibling #1: Logan (on the left), age 8.<br />
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Sibling #2: Bushido the Snowshoe Siamese, who is 1.5 years.<br />
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</div>Sibling #3: Rangoon, the Burmese, who is 8 months.<br />
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</div><strong>Toy: JW Pet Company Tough By Nature- </strong><br />
<strong>The Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme</strong><br />
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<strong>Price: $7-12 (I paid $7 on Amazon.com) </strong><br />
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<strong>Added: 2 Iams LARGE treat bones.</strong><br />
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Hamilton is a power-chewer. In to EVERYTHING and with his mouth ALL OVER IT.<br />
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We're exploring what toys and items get him chewing, and keep him chewing....which is key to his enjoyment of a toy- and keeping his teeth OFF our shoes, furniture, and body parts.<br />
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</div>I take the Holee Molee and put 2 IAMS large bones <em>(small ones do not work with the holes in this size- I save the 'puppy' sized IAMS bones for his Puppy Kong)</em> thru the holes with the 'knob' sticking out around the outside on two sides. My husband likes to put the bone inside all the way- which interests him, but as he's still a baby- if he doesn't get a 'taste' of the bone quickly- he gets bored or loses interest.<br />
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With the bone 'knobs' protruding from the sides of the ball it rolls wonky which also seems to perk his interest. He lays down and manipulates the Holee Molee with his paws and muzzle, chewing, biting, rolling and pawing, all very good activites for his growth- and very good he's NOT doing them on us or inappropriate objects. <br />
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</div>As with all other items we WANT him to chew on, we refer to all appropriate objects as "Toy!" with a big, enthusiastic and chirpy command- and when he puts his mouth on us, or something he shouldn't, we say "NO!" and then offer him something he CAN chew on, with "Toy!" in that super-hyper-happy voice, and he's glad to oblige.<br />
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First impressions: I got the larger size, and was pleased with that sizing given Hamilton will be, well, huge. Right now as a puppy some of his toys appear to be big for him- but that won't last long. <br />
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</div>The rubber is smooth and not 'slick', which I like, with a nice 'give' to it, but good resistance and firmness, which will work for working his gums and jaws as he's teething. The holes are great for a good sized treat bone, or a jerky bar of some sort. The smaller triangular holes would work for a narrower or smaller treat, but as soon as he chewed or nudged the treat loose of that hole, it's going to fall out and be on the floor.<br />
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Of note: I don't put 'messy' treats into toys like this if possible- meaning anything with basting, flavoring or oils, as I don't want those on my carpet, furniture, or clothing. <br />
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I limit Hamilton to 2-3 treat bones per day, so once he works these off, I do have to redirect him to something else....they are not a 'long-term' treat. <br />
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</div>Ham likes to chew the bones out of the Holee Molee, and then bite, toss, roll, stomp and chase the Holee Molee around the room. It appears to be standing up to his aggressive mouthing, his SHARP baby teeth, and his slightly clumsy playing where he bats the toy around with his head and feet, often over-running it or landing on top of it while playing. <br />
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The Holee Molee does 'bounce' a bit, but it's somewhat like a deflated basketball- it bounces once or twice and then 'plops' to the floor with very little rebound. <br />
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This is not a high-bouncing toy, nor one I'd worry about doing a ricochet with. I don't know if that would be the case with the smaller or odd-shaped products by the same name. <br />
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As an initial observation- I think this toy has longevity with Hamilton, and he will wear it out eventually- to be replaced by another of the same product. I will update this review after he's had more time to work, chew and play with it. The other item in these photos is a length of rayon rope that we got at our local home-improvement shop, washed, and then knotted at the ends for him to tug, chew and play with.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Note: I wasn't asked to review this product, nor was I compensated for doing so. I have a Great Dane puppy and as such I would like to be supportive of what products are good for him, and what products may work for other dog owners.)</span></em>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-86815079985673218252010-01-07T11:30:00.000-08:002010-01-07T11:34:11.175-08:00The puppy coat...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBMKZGPzF3aYYwq9qjdjvRpeuQw-zofiYZF5MHc8PF5RWfHpu3a3aSpoKXQmu21n8Ku5OnnGjPCTMSWlo1f6d8zkEqGX77owAqr57Y6YcVml8mA4EyWakgczshnhCFLkNdNnvZX6tuGg/s1600-h/DSCN1868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBMKZGPzF3aYYwq9qjdjvRpeuQw-zofiYZF5MHc8PF5RWfHpu3a3aSpoKXQmu21n8Ku5OnnGjPCTMSWlo1f6d8zkEqGX77owAqr57Y6YcVml8mA4EyWakgczshnhCFLkNdNnvZX6tuGg/s320/DSCN1868.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Hamilton gets as many compliments on his coat as he does on his 'cute' factor.....<br />
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So... here is the deal behind his first (and right now only) coat:<br />
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I modified a toy dog pattern for a coat. You know, one of those yippy little 'lint-on-a-string' dogs....that wear dresses and goofy clothes, etc..... I took one of the patterns for a larger version (think a cocker spaniel) and modified it for a baby Great Dane.<br />
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The first version is now going thru some 'testing' with Hamilton wearing it out and about. The first thing is, he's growing...FAST. What was too big on him 3 weeks ago is now snug and borderline too small. Other new parents will identify with this, and I remember it from my own girls as babies; what was too big on Monday the 8th, will be fitting them on Monday the 15th, and too small by Friday the 20th. They just grow too doggone fast.<br />
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</div>Right now, his solo coat has me doing some odd 'on' and 'off' tactics as he's SO chewy; I have to flip him onto his back to get it on and off him, as that takes pressure off his legs and neck when I'm manuvering him into his coat. That tactic is not going to last, obviously, because I can't flip a 70, 90 or 120 pound dog over onto his back each time I want to put his coat on, never mind "Rover, Roll Over" songs. Not to mention he does not possess those teensy dog paws that Chi's and such have...he has some seriously huge feet. Hugeish-huge.<br />
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I'm going to have to modify the coat to go with his growing size/proportions, and figure out how to make an opening/access point that is easy to do but at the same time doesn't come undone when it isn't supposed to. I have to wonder if I needed to add 'engineering' to some of the things I studied in school. <br />
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</div>The other modification involves, well, his wee-wee. This modified toy-dog coat hits just at his wee-wee and unless I roll up the 'waist' of it, he squats and gets both the ground and the waistband of his coat. Not cool. I'm thinking I need to 'scoop' effect with the coat on the underbelly, and taper the top piece and waistband to contour with his flanks....and leave plenty of space for the puppy wanger to do it's thing. <br />
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Finally- I'm working on his 'style'. The first coat was intended to be more practical than anything- he was coming from TN where there was no snow to CO where there was 3 feet of it, and minus single and double-digit temps. SO- the first coat (the blue gray one) was more cute and heavy than anything else. <br />
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I shopped for comic book themed fabrics this week and found a few options. I do want to hit the fabric stores my next trip to Denver (as I've missed doing that the last 2 trips!) and see what I can find. <br />
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I found some great Batman fabrics online, as well as tons of Spiderman. I also found black/white fabrics I think will work when he doesn't need to stand out quite so much...... a little 'monster' fabric that I will line with white fleece, and a 'dog speak' fabric I will probably line with orange or red. <br />
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</div>I do think this comic book panel piece will be my favorite for him so I am forecasting using that for his nearly-full-grown size jacket, fall/winter of 2010/2011. <br />
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I think something like bright yellow or shock blue for the fleece liner on that. :) I can't wait.<br />
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Stay tuned for more chapters on Hamilton's coats and styles!Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-37857291648488553052010-01-06T10:27:00.000-08:002010-01-06T10:51:41.402-08:00Favorite things...Now that Hamilton has been home for a couple weeks, we know a few more things he just LOVES:<br />
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<li>Kong ball with the holes for the treats</li>
<li>Puppy kong with a biscuit and PEANUT BUTTER!</li>
<li>Kong frog with the squeaker!</li>
<li>Turkey apple treats with, what else, PEANUT BUTTER!</li>
<li>His Holee Moley toy with a biscuit hidden inside</li>
<li>Rope toys and ties, especially if he can drag it around</li>
<li>Puppy 'keys' teethers</li>
<li>Baby carrots, and we LOVE chicken shreds with our kibble.</li>
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Hamilton came to us at nearly 7 weeks and left his mom and 3 littermates behind- learning to sleep on his own, by himself, has been a challenge for him. So, every night, to help Hamilton settle to bed- we set the dryer to dry clothes for an hour, and the washer to delay start for an hour... this provides a nice "white noise" effect for him of a soft hum....lulling him to sleep. <br />
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</div>He loves 'Batman- Dark Knight'. LOVES it. <br />
He growls at the Joker and his men, barks at the thugs, and actually 'watches' the movie with us.<br />
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He seems to do fine with '007' and other action flicks, including the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'King Kong', 'Hellboy'....and 'Star Wars'.<br />
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Of note, he doesn't care for 'Harry Potter' or 'Twilight' movies.<br />
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More updates on his Favorite Things...to come...Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-59540336309315000932010-01-03T14:43:00.000-08:002010-01-03T14:43:56.316-08:00Sunny Sunday walk...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhw3t-x-D6CLJ7i2LUEzELnHPxcBpP3zf15qvOd82dSGEYSf9EB5U3c0ZeMNUG_9SgNua3UIjAAy3B4qsYQLqVTsvJnBSNjJdEGgqofDPJcic2ZjpCKb85in8sA7qlmeWfroPC5jutb_A/s1600-h/DSCN1868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhw3t-x-D6CLJ7i2LUEzELnHPxcBpP3zf15qvOd82dSGEYSf9EB5U3c0ZeMNUG_9SgNua3UIjAAy3B4qsYQLqVTsvJnBSNjJdEGgqofDPJcic2ZjpCKb85in8sA7qlmeWfroPC5jutb_A/s400/DSCN1868.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-58872716457913290382010-01-02T08:04:00.001-08:002010-01-02T08:04:48.011-08:00WOOF.mpg<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/FNw8lvT6pXU' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/FNw8lvT6pXU'/></object></p><p>Hamilton practicing his big-dog bark....</p></div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-75138856723535510732009-12-30T05:47:00.001-08:002009-12-30T05:48:35.421-08:00I'm Batman...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeVbITy0ZPFEPVkh1B2ewk2DOX2vNHhTMUejnKVZmaMg2SGCfGCB6B3GGTf-oynawotK_GpC96CB1EVzk2iIRPYSpIULoBTbY1Zaahq5Daat_VAB3y7iJ66v-Ir0805uY3Bfym3JEG0w/s1600-h/DSC_8391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeVbITy0ZPFEPVkh1B2ewk2DOX2vNHhTMUejnKVZmaMg2SGCfGCB6B3GGTf-oynawotK_GpC96CB1EVzk2iIRPYSpIULoBTbY1Zaahq5Daat_VAB3y7iJ66v-Ir0805uY3Bfym3JEG0w/s400/DSC_8391.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-89339287589394386312009-12-26T16:39:00.000-08:002009-12-26T16:39:35.585-08:00Things I'm learning....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyuI2K9JVn0Zr8FKW2argyM5YesxmVUWnEM7KeDwV3CUIv7T8jQcyfwX1TgmfCsGTeAzhLuq-NGiByy3dnW1FXlJvwKBavhatEd9zCFKyba6PXnuuZydL0FIkIhUNZmKwnU7J4f5qGfc/s1600-h/December+21+2009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyuI2K9JVn0Zr8FKW2argyM5YesxmVUWnEM7KeDwV3CUIv7T8jQcyfwX1TgmfCsGTeAzhLuq-NGiByy3dnW1FXlJvwKBavhatEd9zCFKyba6PXnuuZydL0FIkIhUNZmKwnU7J4f5qGfc/s320/December+21+2009.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>1. I can go up the stairs now without being carried.... but I can't do 'down' so I sit at the top of the stairs and cry for help.....loudly.<br />
2. Toilet paper is fun to unroll, and string around the bathroom...and into the kitchen...and around the dining room...and into the foyer.... and mommy makes fun noises when she finds this stuff.<br />
3. Mommy having one glass of wine does not numb her up enough where I can chomp on her 'front' without her yelling in surprise.<br />
4. Home Depot has yards and yards of rope, all for me!<br />
5. I can sleep thru Walmart on the day after Christmas and people think I'm totally cute. <br />
6. I can still go under the sofa and loveseat...but it's getting to be a tight fit....and it's tough to get out.<br />
7. When my people fix bratwurst, even all the whining and cute-eyes in the world isn't getting me a bite of them.<br />
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-HamiltonTaj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-54292169081473730122009-12-26T13:35:00.001-08:002009-12-26T13:35:36.670-08:00New favorite thing: Rope toys!<object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/pkG6jhmVYCM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/pkG6jhmVYCM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-40256684161016930152009-12-26T11:35:00.000-08:002009-12-26T13:36:58.034-08:00You crack me up....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjxmXICTMcvIAN5Eimc8LYxtojT3vaknFZzWF-2kMxnH2TtRq2EAtlwsm27bWd1dvDOGRmUwd7kjMOIL4S7zAt6Mrw_jqMqZV_Vlq9SHXMyDGnBmtM4tGo2NuKo1XD0NCDdTDBaH0jZA/s1600-h/Cracking-up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjxmXICTMcvIAN5Eimc8LYxtojT3vaknFZzWF-2kMxnH2TtRq2EAtlwsm27bWd1dvDOGRmUwd7kjMOIL4S7zAt6Mrw_jqMqZV_Vlq9SHXMyDGnBmtM4tGo2NuKo1XD0NCDdTDBaH0jZA/s400/Cracking-up.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-83099067407941741462009-12-25T10:31:00.000-08:002009-12-26T18:29:34.184-08:00Kandi Kain's Mantle Pups (Hamilton's siblings)<object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/rTQD9U_30Xo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/rTQD9U_30Xo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object><br />
Video by Tammy @ Kandi Kain Danes. <a href="http://www.greatdanes.ws/">http://www.greatdanes.ws/</a><br />
Midnight is the Maternal Grandmother of the pups.... mom is Domino (not in video)Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-26105786133715345952009-12-22T14:52:00.000-08:002009-12-22T14:52:32.140-08:00Chewie Keys!<object height="405" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jm3O3BQoFa8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jm3O3BQoFa8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-47511896471850815592009-12-21T20:27:00.001-08:002009-12-21T20:29:34.074-08:00Hamilton is home...<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9owZFcfLHM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9owZFcfLHM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276655451804432816.post-68344244107441535232009-12-21T15:13:00.000-08:002009-12-27T15:13:55.654-08:00Watch me grow!12/23/09: 7 weeks, 16.4 lbs. <br />
12/28/09: 8 weeks,Taj McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691625789896838825noreply@blogger.com0