I had fun with lunch yesterday:
A Banana-Split Sandwich!
With fresh strawberries and homemade Chocolate Banana Butter.
The chocolate took the sandwich over the top and reminded me of eating frosting. A frosting sandwich for lunch…? I know it sounds strange, and I won’t go as far as to say it tasted exactly like a banana-split sundae, but this sandwich was pretty darn awesome!
After lunch, I took Henry and Batman to the dog park for some exercise. It was Batman’s first time, and he won’t be going back. 😕 He growled and snapped at all the other dogs, and I finally left Henry under the care of a friend while I walked Batman around the outside of the park, alone.
Henry didn’t seem to mind. He even found a look-alike friend:
And he ran around and around in circles with this Chihuahua:
Henry is the sweetest dog alive. He really is. I’m forever grateful I happened to be in Petsmart on the day he was up for adoption.
Link of the Day:
……….German-Chocolate Fudge Bites
Tomorrow is National German Chocolate Cake Day. I never seem to know about these national days until they’re over, so this time I thought I’d be early :).
Question of the Day:
If you have pets, do they get along with other animals?
Batman adores Henry, so I was shocked (and really embarrassed) when he started snapping at the other dogs. I’m sure it was out of fear, but does anyone know how to teach him to be nice?
I just took Margot to the dog park today, and she had a blast as usual. She is quite the social butterfly and loves interacting with other dogs and their owners!
I love dogs, I grew up with at least one dog and at one time we had 6…plus tons of other animals. Can I ask…. what is in the bottle/jar with the two straws in your lunch picture? (which are great by the way!) You have the best photos Katie!
Try distracting him, you could use something that makes a loud(ish) sudden noise to get his attention, or if you throw your keys a couple of metres away from him hard at the ground. Also try introducing him to friends dogs in a neutral place whilst their both on leads and walk around together.
I have one cat who, unfortunately, has Feline AIDS but I think he would get along very well with other animals! He’s such a little lover 🙂
We have an Australian Shepard mix. She is a HANDFUL! When we’re out walking, she barks and snarls at other dogs, but in reality, she’s to wimpy to actually do anything (I mean, really, what kind of dog is afraid of the dryer?). But when she’s in the yard and a dog comes running in, she romps around playfully with it. I seriously don’t get her.
Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about Batman being aggressive towards other dogs (at least, not that I know of). I think he’s just trying to protect you. My dog’s the same way. I really don’t understand it, but dogs will be dogs. 🙂
Yum! I know it sounds crazy, but I used to eat sandwiches that I made out of fresh baked bread, vegan cream cheese, strawberries and a similar chocolate spread (I like making homemade vegan Nutella, too). So good when it’s warm and melting.
My dogs are crazy! My girl gets along withothers and my boy doesn’t! Your sandwich looks amazing!!
Batman may have been suffering from overstimulation in such a new environment. Like others have said, try introducing him to friends’ dogs first. When he become more confident, take him to the dog park alone, for short periods of time, praise, praise, praise good behavior, give rewards AND ignore poor behavior (also remove him from the situation ).
It won’t happen overnight, but socialization is possible.
Oh don’t fear, my dog is the same way. He is a chihuahua/jack russell and I don’t know where he gets it, but he attacks other dogs and animals – not really meaning to hurt them, but he does grab their legs and scares them. And he’s only 6 lbs. He also barks incessantly at people which is mortifying. I can’t take him many public places. Your dogs are absolutely adorable. Henry and the other dog look like siblings!
My dog is the same with other dogs! She insists on being the center of attention. As for your banana split sandwich, I bet you could also use your banana bread with just the chocolate and strawberries. Either way, yummmmmm. 🙂