We will miss you Daddy...

Daddy passed away Saturday...and that's all I can say about that right now...I was a huge fan...still am...

Come on guys...

Come on y'all. Snow doesn't magically melt dog poop and snow on the ground doesn't absolve you of your responsibility.

Now that the snow's melting, it's even more apparent how many people pooped and dashed. I'll admit, I did it twice during the snow, but I tried to pick it up and gave up only after finding myself thigh-high in a snowbank.

There's so much on the sidewalks, I have to believe some of you were just plan whimpy. To them: no one wants to see your dog poop, or worse, step in your dog poop.

Please pick up after your dog.

Sadie Wins Best in Show at Westminster

I feel asleep between the Working and Terrier groups, woke up to an episode of White Collar, but was able to rewind to see Sadie take BIS. Congratulations, Sadie!

Sadie is a beautiful Scottish Terrier, but I was disappointed that a) the Golden wasn't even in the running for BIS -- clearly a crowd favorite, and that b) Sadie edged out the Dobie -- another crowd favorite. According to the commentator, New Yorkers love their Dobermans. Honestly, I'm just glad the poodle didn't win and the puli didn't win...I would have had to stop watching for sure.

The LA Times has really cool photos of dogs from the event.

Westminster has great videos -- watch Sadie take top prize!

p.s. - I'm totally getting an Eskimo, an Alaskan Malamute, a Tibetan Mastiff and the Spinone Italiano. And that's just from the working group!

Westminster Starts Tonight!

Don't you love Westminster? I swear, every dog, it's like, "Yes! I'm totally getting a Brussels Griffon." Then 30 seconds later, "Oh yes, the Cavalier...I'm totally getting a Cavalier." And then the Chihuahua, and the Pomeranian, and the Pug. Until the next night when it's the Scottish Deer Hound, the Vizsla, and the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Monday, Feb. 15 - 8 p.m. on USA and then CNBC at 9 p.m. - Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding

Tuesday, Feb. 16 - 8 p.m. on USA - Sporting, Working, Terrier, Best in Show

This picture is of Lincoln, a Brussells Griffon, who won the Toy Group last year but lost Best in Show to Stumps, the Sussex Spaniel. Lincoln is so cute!! I'm totally getting one.

Michelle Walks the World's Most Famous Mouse's Dog

Orlando, Florida. Michelle Neuman, owner and operator of Let Michelle Do It dog walking services in Alexandria, Virginia, walked the world's most famous mouse's dog Tuesday at the WaltDisneyWorld Resort. The dog, Pluto, was found wandering around Liberty Tavern by Michelle, who quickly offered to walk him. Pluto accepted and not having a leash handy, Michelle and Pluto walked hand in hand together through the restaurant. After the walk, Michelle tried to collect payment, but when told the charge was $20, Pluto said "Oh no!" by covering his eyes, so Michelle settled for a picture with the famous dog instead. Michelle later commented that it was "a great surprise to walk Pluto and would do it again in a heartbeat even without pay." Mickey Mouse, the dog's owner, could not be reached for comment.

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NAPPS Conference 2010

I spent the weekend in Orlando at the annual NAPPS Conference for professional pet sitters. I feel inspired to be a better dog walker, pet sitter and business owner! The speakers were great and I can't wait to tell you all about them over the next few days! A few of my favorites were:

• Arden Moore - America's Pet Edu-tainer and Editor-at-large of Fido Friendly magazine - Arden shared tips on how to host a successful dog party.

• Bill Berloni - theatrical animal trainer and animal rescuer - shared his story about hiring the first Sandy dog for Annie and how that launched his career on Broadway.

• Dan Norman - author of Top Ten Selling - The Lumberjack Chronicles - told us about the first time he called on his lumberjack clients in North Georgia. Very funny!

I highly recommend this conference to all pet sitters regardless of how long they've been in business.