Thursday, December 31, 2009

2010 New Year’s Resolutions for Alice the Chow Hound


Ok, so it’s that time of year again.  Is it me or does this get old?  Every year, many of us, think long and hard about what we can do to better ourselves in this next year. (Ok I said many, not all of us, and yes, I fall into the latter category.)  I grimace as I write this with that little nagging voice that says, “but Alice – you need to give it another shot.”  Alas, I will give into the little voice(s) in my head.  2010 here I come; I’m ready.  Well not yet, but I have a few more days to think about it. 

Ok, keep with it Alice, What to do? What to do?  Think, Think Think…Hhhhmmmmmm. Well, since I started working on DogsLifeKC.com with Nicki this year, I certainly have a new focus on dogs and their people.  Perhaps this is where I will find inspiration.  Maybe if I do it for my dog, it won’t be like I am doing it for me.  Maybe I can succeed because no one can give a better pity look that our dog, Tuppence.  She can guilt me into lots of things.  You know what I am talking about.  You just sit down to relax for a couple minutes, and over she comes with her favorite toy and hers eyes drilling a subliminal message into to your head, “Come on, please play with me.  Don’t you love me.” Go ahead, laugh at me, but you are laughing at yourself too.

OK – I got some ideas forming:

1      First, I need to get organized.  Let’s see – one central toy box, one grooming box, leads and collars, and all treats reviewed for healthiness, past due dates or opened too long

2      Assess her exercise routine, oops, maybe a little lacking like mine.  Better think about something that works indoors when it’s too cold out too.

3      Does she need to be trained on anything?  Better make a list.  Some things just need to be reinforced but others will be new.

4      Take a break – this was a lot of thinking.

I think I have a good start.  Will let you know how I do. If you have any pointers, please feel free to share them with me; maybe it will keep me in line.


Monday, December 7, 2009

HOWLIDAY Party at Wine Flights Bar and Bistro

The dogs are invited once again to join their human companions inside Wine Flights Bar & Bistro in southern Overland Park for good times, holiday spirits and a dog-gone good time on Thursday, Dec. 10th from 6pm to 9pm.

There will be discounted Flights and appetizers along with great dog-related conversations.

Reasons to attend this event:
  • It's the last party of the year.
  • It's warm indoors.
  • Half-price appetizers and wine flights.
  • And, of course, the dogs are invited!

Thursday, Dec. 10th
6pm to 9pm
Wine Flights Bar and Bistro
5408 W 151st St
Overland Park, KS 66224-8713

Newfie Holiday Walks on the Plaza

Calling all Newfoundlands and Newfie fans!

Quincy the Newf is hosting howliday Newfie Walks and this time they are on the Country Club Plaza so we can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Howlidays!

We're gathering together at Starbuck's on the Country Club Plaza at 6 pm. At 6:15pm, we'll begin the walk spreading good cheer and drool too!

So, if you have a Newfoundland or are a fan of Newfies, please feel free to join us.

We are also scheduling another walk on the Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 19th.

For those that are unfamiliar with the area, Starbuck's is on the corner of Nichols Road and Central, across from Halls. The official address is: 302 Nichols Road, Kansas City, MO 64112.

Howliday Photographic Opportunities in Kansas City


Now is the season to take holiday photos for your own enjoyment or to be made in to Holiday cards.



For more information on any of these dates, check out our Calendar of Events.



Wednesday, Dec. 9


Pet Photo Nights with Santa benefiting Animal Haven
Leawood, KS


City of Olathe Holiday Pet Photos
Olathe, KS


Friday, Dec. 11


Santa Paws for NAWS

Zona Rosa

Kansas City, MO



Saturday, Dec. 12


Petco Photos with Santa
Overland Park, KS



Santa Paws Photos by Yuppie Puppy
Mission, KS


Sheltie Rescue Santa Paws Photos
Overland Park, KS


Photos with Santa Paws
Fairway, KS



Monday, Dec. 21


Santa Paws for NAWS

Zona Rosa

Kansas City, MO
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For more information on these events as well as many others, visit our Web site's Calendar of Events.

Save the Date - week of Dec. 7 - Dec. 12

Tuesday, Dec. 8

German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater KC

Club Meeting

Kansas City, MO

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Wednesday, Dec. 9

Pet Photo Nights with Santa benefiting Animal Haven

Leawood, KS

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City of Olathe Holiday Pet Photos

Olathe, KS

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Thursday, Dec. 10th

HOWLIDAY party for dogs and their people

Wine Flights Bar & Bistro

Overland Park, KS

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Friday, Dec. 11

Santa Paws for NAWS at Zona Rosa

Kansas City, MO

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Newfie Holiday Walk

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City, MO

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Saturday, Dec. 12


Santa Paws for NAWS at Zona Rosa

Kansas City, MO

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Petco Photos with Santa
Overland Park, KS

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Santa Paws Photos by Yuppie Puppy
Mission, KS

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Sheltie Rescue Santa Paws Photos
Overland Park, KS

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Photos with Santa Paws
Fairway, KS

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