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Phoneography Challenge hosted by Lens and Pens by Sally Phoneography Monday Challenge: Nature
hosted by Lens and Pens by Sally
App used: Camera+
Post-processing done on my PC.

I was taking a picture to show you my favourite weed/flower. But the dog kept nosing under the bushes.

Identify yourself!

So I had to stop and check what’s up with her. And then I found this pair of eyes staring back at us.

cat under the bushes

Perhaps it’s mean to say this but it’s always funny to see the cats go all “red alert” when there’s a dog near :P

No cats were hurt in this photo shoot. I petted street cats regularly in my teens, but it changed when I got a dog. LOL.

Step-by-stone-step across the stream at Bishan Park

By weliveinaflat

On August 21, 2013

In Explore

We were scheduled to meet with some small dogs for the first time.

And because we had a not so successful introduction to another dog before, and knowing that Donna can sometimes be overly friendly and want to approach some dogs we walk pass on our walks. And also that she has, admittedly, a past history of antagonistic relationships with other female dogs – namely her mother, siblings, a former cell-mate called Grace – I thought it prudent to take the dog for a long walk in the morning… 2 hours. :P *pats self on the back*

Aside: Doggerel recently published a post on that gives the key points how to introduce unfamiliar dogs, if you are interested.

We went to the pretty Bishan Park. (I have more pictures and a related news article on my previous post on this link to dog urban agility at Bishan park, if you are interested.)

One of the lovely features in the park is the man-made stream that runs through the length of it. At various points of the stream, there are stone steps that one can traverse across to get to the other side for the fun of it. We’ve never tried going across them before, but there’s always a first for anything isn’t it?

So I thought hey, Donna can parkour across the stream by hopping across the stone steps!

But first, the coast has got to be clear, so we waited for this man to come across. I thought to take a picture of Donna before she starts her journey across the stream, but she didn’t want to stay. She wanted to forge ahead.

How to take a dog selfie

By weliveinaflat

On August 14, 2013

In Photography

Norm the Pug is pretty well-known for his iconic pet self shots. But how does he do it?Here’s we got Donna to pull a Norm Pug (faux) selfie. Right now the human has this to say to you, Norm Pug – you make it look so easy.

Read my eyebrows, human!

By weliveinaflat

On August 4, 2013

In Photography

We all have photographs of ourselves taken many times over but how many can say they actually have a hand-drawn portrait of themselves done? Perhaps a pencil sketch is an anachronism, a format not representative of current trends which has seen the proliferation of digital camera and smartphones into the household. But sometimes, a pencil sketch, even an artificial one from a smartphone app can be quite the novelty, don’t you think?

A torture rack of toys :O

By weliveinaflat

On July 9, 2013

In Dog & You

If you visit now and then, you may have met Donna’s pink hippo and blue dog soft toys. Donna generally amuses herself with them by spreading them all over the floor or giving them love bites and shaking them into submission. So yes, the human is very much relieved that dogs do not show their love for their humans in the same way. *phew*

Over the weekend I needed something calming to do so I started mending her many grimy plush toys before washing them. So here are the cuddly toys hanging out to dry.

Blue dog: You can torture me all you like, my lips are sealed!!

Toys hanging outside on the balcony to dry

In the flat, a couple of her stuffed toys escaped the wash for her amusement.

Toying with some less used apps and filters and serendipity found me creating a mutant of a cuddly toy bear butterfly with clothes peg feelers, that has caught a duo of evil-doer defaced teddies! Can you see it? :P

Picking cuddly toys for dogs

Avoid choking hazard
1. toy should be bigger than the dog’s head
2. toy should not be filled with small pallets or beanies
3. always mend rips or remove damaged toys to avoid dog swallowing toy stuffing
4. dog-proof by removing all loose/attached decorative details like buttons, ribbons and other small detachable pieces that can be chewed off
5. supervise the dog’s play with any cuddly toy containing a squeaker, remove damaged toys with squeaker exposed
Maximum fun!
1. small/light enough for dog to carry around
2. consider providing a variety of cuddly toys – one to carry, one to kill, one to baby
3. run second-hand toys through a wash so that any smells unattractive to the dog is removed
4. choose cuddly toys made with fleece or plush material which retain the dog’s smell and is more attractive to the dog
5. dog toys not childrens’ toys (tougher and safer materials for dogs; dependent on manufacturer)

To be honest, we don’t practise all of the above. We have bought a couple of $2 stuffed dog toys with squeakers or bells within from Daiso. But all of Donna’s cuddly toys in the photos above are hand-me-downs, regular stuffed toys from home/office spring cleaning and also $1 second-hand soft toy listings from classified ads. But I made sure to dog-proof them and only buy stuffed toys that are not filled with beanie pallets. They don’t look too shabby do they? I do confess I am particular when it comes to toys that I have to see spread across the floor everyday, so no hideous toys for me! :P

Dogs aren’t particular and they are happy to reuse toys, so good for wallet, good for earth :D

Sources:
– http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/dog_toys.html
– http://www.safemadepet.com/what_is_safe.html

Dogwalking, Bright light, Harsh shadows

By weliveinaflat

On July 7, 2013

In Photography

Today, the Arian Ox was in the mood to explore and lead the nomadic life. She led the walk out of the park, across the overhead bridge and into an adjoining neighbourhood across the road. And then, the “pack leader” couldn’t make up her mind where to go from there.