Glamour Dogs!!

Our pups are really strikin' that pose this weekend! =)

Picture Day!

More Bragging . . .

Did you see our celebrity dog Yume. She received Honor-RUFF-ble mention in the cover contest for the Plano Profile.

The Zen Den thinks Yume was the winner!!!

Congrats Sweet Girl!!!

Brags!!!

Congratulations to Doggie Zen Den obedience student Dinah and her owner Debbie! Dinah completed her Novice Rally Obedience title at the Tri-Cities Obedience Trial in Fort Worth on March 15! She also completed her AKC Open Agility title in McKinney on March 8th!

What a busy and accomplished team! Congratulations to you both!

Levon's Princess Dinah - "Dinah" - CGC, TT, AXJ, OA, VER-N, NAC, NCC, NJC, TG-N, WV-N, TN-O, PJ2, PK1, R1, RN

Dogs Gone Wild!!!!

Hold on to your hats, people, it's SPRING BREAK!!!

Although you won't see much in the way of bronzed tans and bikinis here, it's as busy as Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville in Key West here at the Doggie Zen Den! I'm sure our pups will go home at night sleeping soundly and dreaming of their own "Cheeseburger in Paradise".

Can you find my lost shaker of salt? =)

Congratulations!!

Congrats to our Zen Den Students that earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen this week!!!

Brady (Black-Tri Border Collie on the left!)

Toby (doing what he loves best to celebrate!)

And Pip!!!

Zen Master(s) of the Week!

(Pictured from left to right: Darci, Dinah, and Dylan)

Our Zen Masters for this week are Dinah, Dylan and Darci. We interviewed their mommy this weekend and this is what she had to say about her babies!!

DZD: What are the three D’s Ages?

Dinah will be 6 on May 24^th, Dylan will be 2 on August 6^th, and Darci will be 2 on October 19^th.

DZD: What’s the funniest thing they have ever done as a group?

They make me laugh every day so it’s hard to think of one thing. Mostly it’s just the way they play together. And it’s especially hilarious when Darci crawls under Dylan and carries her around on her (Darci’s) back. It’s like Dylan is getting a lift!

DZD: You show Dinah in both Agility and Rally outside of coming to the Zen Den – What is your favorite thing about competing in the dog sports?

I’d have to say that it’s the bond you develop with your dog. You’re really a team and it’s just plain fun to play with your dog! When Dinah first starting competing in agility, I didn’t run (or handle) her, but rather some very talented and agile friends did that for me. Just recently I’ve started handling her and it’s really made a difference in the way Dinah competes. While she’s always enjoyed agility, many people have commented on how much happier she is running with me. And I know it’s MUCH more fun participating than just watching!

In addition I love that the dog sports keep her healthy. It makes for strong bones and muscles. It keeps her body AND her mind fit. Dogs need a job so as not to get bored. Which is why I’m seriously considering starting to work with my young ones, Dylan and Darci also.

DZD: What are their favorite toys and favorite treats?

LOL! For toys it anything that has fur and squeaks, and that include each other! For treats it’s anything they can get their teeth on, but I’d have to say that cheese and chicken are tied for the #1 spot.

DZD: Obviously the Italian Greyhound is not a breed that most people are used to seeing!! What do you find is the neatest/most unusual thing about owning this breed?

I’d have to say it’s losing my anonymity. I can’t go anywhere with them without someone stopping me and asking me about the girls. Most common questions include:

- Is that a Whippet?

- Is that a Miniature Greyhound?

- How big will they get?

- Aren’t you afraid you’re going to break them?

I love that it gives me an opportunity to introduce people to this most wonderful breed. They make it so easy to be a good IG Ambassador.

DZD: If each of the girls could be any celebrity, who do you think they would be and why?

Dinah would be Audrey Hepburn because they’re both so beautiful, elegant, graceful and fun. And I can just picture Dinah standing in front of Tiffany’s admiring the baubles.

Dylan would be Gilda Radner, the lovable clown. Not the most beautiful girl in the world, but as funny and as loving as they come.

Darci would be Julia Roberts - beautiful, yet gawky. Tall, slender, loves life and is afraid of nothing.

Cover Girl!!!

Congratulations to our own Shining Star! Star, one of our fantastic obedience students here at the Zen Den, was featured yesterday as the cover girl of the McKinney newspaper. And not JUST a pretty face, but a hardworking soul as well! We're proud of you Star and Sue!!!

Click on the images for a larger version!

Dog Name Trivia - Part 2

It is time for the most Popular Boy Dog Names. Can you guess?

Here are some hints of the top 3 . . .

Top 10 Boys Dog Names are:

1) Max - (Top Picture!)

2) Charlie - (2nd Picture!)

3) Jack - (3rd Picture!)

4) Buddy

5) Toby

6) Cooper

7) Jake

8) Rocky

9) Baxter

10) Bear

Enjoy . . . More Name Trivia next week.

Zen Master of the Week!!!

This week we salute ZOE as the Zen Master of the week! I got the opportunity to interview Miss Zoe as she was passing through last week, and wanted to share that interview here with you all!!

Me: Zoe, I'm sure everyone would like to know; how old are you and what breed are you?

Zoe: A lady never tells her age, but since you asked so nicely, I am an almost 2 (April 30 is my birthday!) year old Mini Rat Terrier!

Me: What do you think is the funniest thing you've ever done?

Zoe: Well, I like to entertain my humans by hopping around our yard like that fantastic cartoon character Pepe Le Pew, but I also think my voice is quite lovely and I like to give impromptu concerts for my admirers!

Me: What are your favorite hobbies besides coming to the Zen Den?

Zoe: Well, I'm a tomboy of sorts, so I love all kinds of sports! Fetch is the name of the game, and I'm a superstar if I don't mind saying so myself! I also fancy myself quite the "herder" and love to wrangle the cats around the house! I don't think they get quite enough exercise on their own, so I provide my personal trainer services to them at a discount!

Me: What are your favorites as far as toys and treats go?

Zoe: I love my red ball, but food is certainly the way to my heart. You can woo me with Puperonis and Cheese, please!

Me: We noticed that you have quite the extensive wardrobe for those cold winter days. Where do you shop, and of course, where do you keep all your fabulous clothes?

Zoe: Well, my assistants do a lot of my shopping for me at various stores, and I do love to visit the upscale boutiques!! I have my own dresser drawer at home for my clothes, but I hear there's talk of cleaning out the master bedroom closet for me. =)

Me: Who do you think your best friends are at Doggie Zen Den?

Zoe: I LOVE hanging out with the "3 D's", Dinah, Dylan and Darci. We make quite the team, though sometimes they like to hog the limelight, but I don't mind sharing!

Me: If you could be any celebrity, who do you think you'd be and why?

Zoe: I'd definately have to say Sandra Bullock. She's VERY trendy with her clothes, but she still maintains that tomboy-ish way about her. We'd certainly be twinkies!



Thanks to Zoe and her mom and dad for their time and effort in helping me with our interview for this weeks Zen Master! We hope you enjoy the personal glimpse into the lives of our Zen Den Superstars!!! Until Next Week!