Photo of the week

My dog enjoying the fire.

Photo of the week

This is our dog in my brothers toy car. Cute!

How to Make a punching Balloon Toy

This simple homemade toy can provide fun for all ages. It is simply a balloon on a string and is as easy to make as one, two, three. All you need is some string and a full balloon.

What you’ll need:

A full balloon

A piece of string

A balloon pump (this is not necessary but makes blowing it up a lot easier)

Scissors

Steps:

1.      blow up a balloon

2.      cut a string about the length of your arm span

3.      tie one end of the string to the mouth of the balloon

4.      make a adjustable knot at the other end big enough for your wrist

Put it on your wrist and use your hand as a paddle to hit the balloon. Or you can bounce it up a wall or closed door. Or make up your own way to play with it, but always have fun!

What your new Dog Needs

I will tell you a few top items and their prices your new dog will need. Remember that prices fluctuate.

Shelter and Comfort

Dog house $50.00

Dog bed $30.00 or more

Dog kennel $20.00(or it can be more depending on the style you get and the size of your dog)

Dog food

Start with puppy food and as they get older move to adult food $10.oo-$40.00/per bag (depending on their weight)

Treats and snacks $5.00/per month

Doggie check-up

Veterinarian and shots $20.00-$50.00 or more/check-ups are important for puppy and adult dogs.

Supplies

Dog water dish $5.00-$10.00

Dog food dish $5.00-$10.00

Dog collar $8.00

Dog leash $5.00-$15.00 (remember most states have leash laws to obey)

Dog ID tag $5.00

Dog registration $40.00 every couple of years

Dog toys $5.00(but if you get the fancier toys they can be up to

$11.00)

Love

Last they need a good master that will love them for the rest of their life

Even as adult dogs they need check-ups and shots regularly. Dogs can be a lot of work and sometimes even a little costly. But dogs are very good companions and I think they are well worth the trouble and expense.