Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate National Dog Day? Well, you have come to the right place! Why? Because every day is about celebrating dogs here at Spoiled Hounds. We just love dogs! Big, little, skinny, pudgy, fast, slow, rescues, pure breeds, mixed breeds, therapy, … [Read more...] about 15 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day
Fearful Dog: Milo’s Progress with Anxiety Medication
Two months have passed since the last post about Milo. I felt it was time to give a progress update as there have been some changes. The first major one was to put him on anxiety medication for dogs. The minor ones all came about because of it. So how is he doing? Let me fill you … [Read more...] about Fearful Dog: Milo’s Progress with Anxiety Medication
30 Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Making homemade dog treats is a fun way to spoil your pup with wholesome ingredients and tasty flavors dogs love. Whether you want quick everyday treats, frozen snacks for warm weather, or special cakes and pies for birthdays and celebrations, there are lots of easy recipes you … [Read more...] about 30 Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Fun Whippet Racing at Georgia Rag Racing
I went to watch whippet racing for the first time. Like many whippet owners, I knew the races existed by reading about them in books and online. I had no idea of when or where they were held. Yet that changed when I got Luke. His dad's human mom, Chris, is the President of the … [Read more...] about Fun Whippet Racing at Georgia Rag Racing
17 Fun Action Photos of Dogs Playing with Toys
Milo and Luke are incredibly spoiled and have a ridiculous amount of toys. I wonder who does that to them? Oh yeah, that would be me. Why? Because I love them and they love toys. Also because I enjoy watching and photographing them having fun. I went through my photo … [Read more...] about 17 Fun Action Photos of Dogs Playing with Toys
Fearful Dog: A Companion for Milo
Milo's progress in overcoming his fears came to a halt. The last 6 months had some improvements yet he was still terribly fearful. Having a big brother helped a little. It got him to show a little playfulness. However, he still wouldn't come near my husband and it was both … [Read more...] about Fearful Dog: A Companion for Milo
37 Naughty Whippet Dogs Destroying Things
Whippets are known for being elegant and fast. Did you know they have a naughty side too? Oh yes, they can be quite mischevious and destroy things. Toys, toilet paper, pillows, furniture, gardens, and even dog houses are not safe around them. The looks they give of either … [Read more...] about 37 Naughty Whippet Dogs Destroying Things
10 Photos of Dogs Playing With a Wine Bottle Dog Toy
Milo and Luke love playing with toys. I love taking photos of them playing with toys. Well, actually, I love taking photos of them doing just about anything. It's pretty obvious if you follow me on social media. Anyway, I found some toys and had to spoil my hounds yet again. So, … [Read more...] about 10 Photos of Dogs Playing With a Wine Bottle Dog Toy
Fearful Dog: Milo’s Next 6 Months With Us
Milo is a fearful dog due to not being socialized as a puppy. He joined our family when he was 5 months old. His first month with us showed a glimpse of the severity of his fearfulness. Milo's next 6 months were filled with more fear reactive behavior, struggles, and some … [Read more...] about Fearful Dog: Milo’s Next 6 Months With Us
Shall We Dance? Fun Photos of Dogs Playing Together
Shall we dance? It's an image of dogs playing together on a t-shirt my husband gave me for a Christmas present many years ago. We had Tiger, Lexie, and Trixie at the time. I thought it was a cool image. However, I had never seen our whippets play that way. They usually did the … [Read more...] about Shall We Dance? Fun Photos of Dogs Playing Together
Dogs Playing Bitey Face Video
Watching dogs playing bitey face can make you smile. Yes, you have been officially warned. Watch the video at your own risk of turning up the corners of your lips. It's beyond cute. Then again, I could be a teensy bit biased since the stars of the video happen to be two of my … [Read more...] about Dogs Playing Bitey Face Video
Yes, These Whippet Dogs Really Are Playing
It's true! These whippet dogs really are playing. Milo and Luke are best buddies. Their day wouldn't be complete without playtime. If one doesn't get it started, the other one will. All I have to do is get my camera and press the shutter release while they are at it. Then I laugh … [Read more...] about Yes, These Whippet Dogs Really Are Playing
Blue and Maize, Saved at the Last Minute
Meet Blue and Maize. This is their story as told by their human mom, Sue. We weren’t looking for another dog. Our hearts were still healing. Our first experience with a rescue dog had ended just a month earlier with a very sad, tear-filled goodbye. Woodson loved our family, … [Read more...] about Blue and Maize, Saved at the Last Minute
Luke Windrunner
Milo's progress on overcoming his fears had stalled. Getting a big brother for him helped somewhat. Unfortunately, his big brother Zephyr was not as playful as we hoped. I started searching for whippet breeders and available whippets. I filled out a form on one breeder's website … [Read more...] about Luke Windrunner
Zephyr, Our Rescue Whippet
Shortly after we got Milo, we thought it best for him to have a companion. Perhaps it would help him overcome his fears. Plus it's a great thing to have more than one dog. We thought an adult whippet would help teach him fun whippety ways. I contacted a whippet rescue … [Read more...] about Zephyr, Our Rescue Whippet
Milo Captured My Heart
There I was, waiting in the emergency room. I was experiencing the worst headache of my life. It had started one day and didn't stop. My doctor sent me to the ER to get a CAT scan since I had no history of migraines. To pass the time while waiting, I got out my phone and checked … [Read more...] about Milo Captured My Heart
Lexie, Our Energizer Whippet
My husband gave me two whippet puppies for my 40th birthday. It was literally my whippet dream come true. The puppies were littermates and they were the litter. Lexie was the first one I saw when I came home and was surprised with them. She became our energizer whippet because of … [Read more...] about Lexie, Our Energizer Whippet
Mitzi, Sparkie, and Bear: The Three Amigos
Meet Mitzi, Sparkie, and Bear: The Three Amigos. This is their story as told by their human mom, Kirsten. Whether I’m working, reading, or doing crafty things, I pretty much always have dogs around me. Literally. I have mastered the art of ‘puppy twister’ so I can navigate my … [Read more...] about Mitzi, Sparkie, and Bear: The Three Amigos
Fearful Dog: Milo’s First Month With Us
We adopted Milo after losing all three of our whippets in one year. Those three were loving, playful, curious, mischievous, and furry buckets of fun. Our previous whippet puppies were like little tornados with boundless energy and playfulness. It is what we expected when we … [Read more...] about Fearful Dog: Milo’s First Month With Us
Trixie, Our Strong-Minded Whippet
Two whippet puppies were given to me for my 40th birthday. It was my whippet dream come true. They were littermates. Actually, they were the litter. I'm writing about Trixie first because she was born first. She was a small yet mighty, strong-minded whippet. In her mind, she was … [Read more...] about Trixie, Our Strong-Minded Whippet