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The other day I was remarking to Mr P that the only “sporting” event I watch somewhat consistently has got to be Freestyle Heelwork to Music or what I like to call simply dog dancing.

Little P’s entrance into our lives meant that I had to miss the livestream. We try to keep a screenfree environment for our toddler (as much as possible anyway) so the television has literally become a piece of background decor ever since he was born. Thankfully, Crufts has made available replays of the competition so I could still catch that when Little P is in kindergarten in the mornings. :)

dog watching crufts 2022 Day 1 heelwork to music competition

DIY dog-friendly mooncakes with toddler

By weliveinaflat

On September 18, 2021

In 31 months -, Dog Food & Nutrition, Practical Life

I’ve always ordered dog-friendly mooncakes for Donna in the past. But I have long wanted to try to DIY and make pet-safe mooncakes for my dog. But what with one thing and another across the months and years, the mooncake mould ended up being stashed in the back of the drawer for the longest time. Oops!

So finally I took it out to make some super fuss-free homemade mooncakes for Donna. Erm, of course fuss-free also means it’s not as erm… professional as the dog bakeries out there so I’m just glad Donna doesn’t have much standards when it comes to food. HAHAHAHA!

Ingredients for our DIY dog-friendly mooncakes

What's in our home-made dog-friendly mooncake? Flaked salmon and egg yolks for the filling and mashed purple sweet potato for the skin. Three ingredients. What's in our home-made dog-friendly mooncake? Flaked salmon and egg yolks for the filling and mashed purple sweet potato for the skin. Three ingredients. — What’s in our home-made dog-friendly mooncake? Flaked salmon and egg yolks for the filling and mashed purple sweet potato for the skin. Three ingredients.

Gotcha Day at Dog Daycare – Lots of Fun Humping Kosmo

By weliveinaflat

On January 27, 2018

In Behaviour

We adopted Donna 12 January 2013, so I usually try to give her a little celebration around that day. This year we decided to send her to dog daycare so she can have a day of fun with her friends.

This post records the second part of her Gotcha day at dog daycare in the afternoon. You can read about her a walk with her daycare friends at Pasir Ris Park in the morning here.

An Afternoon at Dog Daycare

Donna's Gotcha Day at Dog Daycare - Lots of Fun Humping Kosmo during afternoon playtime

Rolling around is one of Donna’s attention-seeking behaviour when she wants to play.

Donna wants to play but everyone is tired and wanting to rest in the indoor area.

This sleepy Japanese Spitz dog is sooooooo tired 😂

By weliveinaflat

On October 16, 2017

In Behaviour

sleepy japanese spitz dog on lap
japanese spitz dog sleeping under table
japanese spitz dog sleeping on table

😴 I don’t ever wanna get off my comfy human bed in this car, he says. 😴

I’m just so amused by all his different sleeping poses on the lap, below the table, on the table, all while we had lunch at The Workbench Bistro. You can find this Japanese Spitz dog @somewhitecookie. ;)

According to the Internet, Japanese spitz dogs weigh an average of 5-10kg. Not too heavy to put on the lap for a hug. It was like hugging a soft, fluffy wool rug, but rounder, warmer and nicer. HAHA! :P

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Dog Dancing Winners at Crufts 2017-2018

By weliveinaflat

On March 12, 2017

In Training

Updated 9 March 2018 – Crufts is here again! If Crufts is unfamiliar to you, it is the world’s largest dog show, held annually in March in the UK.

Instagram Stories snippets of various dog dancing routines at Crufts 2017. Find me on instagram @weliveinaflat :P

There’s dog agility, flyball competitions and of course, my favourite part of the show – Freestyle Heelwork to Music – or dog dancing, at least that’s just how I describe it to people. :P But, nothing beats seeing it. So here are the winners!!

All videos shared are from Crufts Youtube channel here. I don’t own the rights to them, but I just wanted to share my interest in it with you.

Winning Dog Dancing Routines at Crufts 2018 Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition

This is Lucy Creek with her dog Skiffle King. They are the UK winner of Crufts 2018 Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition.

Lucy Creek and Skiffle King (UK)

The International Category has taken place already. You can see it as part of the Day 3 livestream here. Lucy and Skiffle King placed third in the International Category with the same routine.

In second place was Sandra Roth and Lizzy. Sandra was described has having ballet background by the commentator. Her dog Lizzy is 8 years old.

Sandra Roth and Lizzy Vom Ettikogarten (Germany)

And Japan’s Lucie Plevova and her dog Power Jump Aibara came in first at the International Freestyle Heelwork To Music Competition at Crufts 2018. They were also last year’s champion. Here is their performance video.

Lucie Plevova and Power Jump Aibara (Japan)

Not to be missed, this absolutely magical performance by veteran Mary Ray in 2017. Mary retires this year and her final performance at Crufts can be viewed here.

If you would like to see more of Lucy Creek, Lucie Plevova and other talented dog trainers, I’ve got the 2017 winning videos below.

“A Dog’s Purpose” movie investigation results

By weliveinaflat

On January 19, 2017

In Behaviour

Update: As you may have seen from various new sources, results from the investigation of a panicky dog being pushed into churning water on the film set of “A Dog’s Purpose” are out.

An independent animal-cruelty expert found that preventative safety measures were in place to protect the dog, Hercules, American Humane said…

“The decisions by the individual or individuals who captured and deliberately edited the footage, and then waited longer than 15 months to release the manipulated video only days before the movie’s premiere, raise serious questions about their motives and ethics,” American Humane said Friday.

The video was deliberately edited for the purpose of misleading the public and stoking outrage. In fact, the two scenes shown in the edited video were filmed at different times,” the group said in reporting the findings.
– globalnews.ca

Taking a step back from the motives and ethics of the the people who released the video, am I less horrified now that I learn that preventative safety measures were in place?

Tried and Tested Tips to help your Thunder-Phobic Dog

By weliveinaflat

On November 5, 2015

In Behaviour, Training

If your dog is restless when it looks like rain, starts to salivate and tremble, has uncontrolled bowel movement during thunderstorms, he or she may have thunderstorm phobia.

Thunder phobia is not something that can be cured overnight. But these steps have helped to keep Donna stable and calm during thunderstorms when we are at home. So I hope it will help your dog too.

Something smells interesting

By weliveinaflat

On August 9, 2015

In Behaviour

dog finds dead lizard She spent a long time sniffing that. :P
Happy National Day! :) Check out last year’s post on Patriotic Singapore Dogs! ;)

[Video] Kanon the Japanese Spitz Dog Birthday Gathering!

By weliveinaflat

On July 23, 2015

In Behaviour

japanese spitz dog group photo We were excited to attend Kanon’s 2nd Birthday Party because Donna loves to play with Kanon! :) Donna was also excited to meet all these other pups, some of whom she has met before, and some she hasn’t. Go check out the fun she had in the video!