Look what my human, Hsin-Yi, saw in a new Chinese bakery called Bread Top that’s just opened in the big shopping place called Westfield Chermside…
…Puppy Cakes!
Aren’t they cute? 
They are not for doggies – they are made for humans – and the bakery has a sign saying they have “puppy cakes for adoption” – hee! hee!
They also make lots of other strange cakes, like ‘Bra Cake’ and ‘Mr Poo Cake’ (check out their website under “Other Cakes“)…who would want to eat a cake shaped like a pile of poo with a smiley face? Although Hsin-Yi says she thinks young Human Pups might find it very funny!
Don’t worry – there were also lots of ’normal’ yummies too…
…Hsin-Yi got herself a strawberry tart which is her favourite – but she didn’t bring any home to share with me! Humph! 
I would have thought that I would need lots of strawberry tarts now that I am trying to put some weight back on and get my curves back…
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Still, I felt a bit mollified when my humans showed me what they did bring back for me from the pet store - look, it’s a treat especially named for me: “Salmon Slobbers” !!
They are made by the Delibones Barkery and I can tell you – they are slobberlicious! 
Well, anyway, before I get onto my exciting news about my parcel from Belgium, I wanted to show you something new I’ve been learning!
You see, my humans have been thinking that it might be a good idea to get me a ramp for the car machine. Oh, I don’t have any problems jumping in or out…
…but because I am now a middle-aged doggie, my humans thought it might be better for my joints if I don’t have to bang them too much.
But they were a bit careful because ramps cost a lot of money paper (about $300!) and the last time they spent a lot of money paper to buy me a special orthopaedic dog bed, I wouldn’t lie on it! I would rather sleep on the floor next to it than lie on it – it made my humans very grumpy! – I just love the beany feeling of my giant beanbag bed and won’t sleep on anything else…so they had to give that special (expensive) bed away to the Auckland SPCA!
So now my humans are scared of spending lots of money paper on something unless I have tried it first. But luckily, my friend Loki the Great Dane has a ramp which she is not using – so she said I could borrow it to try it out! 
So Hsin-Yi has been showing me how to use it this week. I was a bit confused because she started with it flat on the ground and I thought ramps were supposed to go upwards? But anyway, it was easy to walk on it flat on the ground and not scary at all and I got a CLICK & treat everytime I got all 4 of my paws on it. That was easy!
Then a few days later, Hsin-Yi put the ramp on a small step and I tried walking on it then. That was a bit harder ‘coz I had to remember to keep all 4 paws on it and walk on it, even when it wobbled a bit under me – but it wasn’t too bad with the clicker to show me when I was doing it right! And then finally, Hsin-Yi showed me how to walk up the ramp into my special space at the back of the car – that was easy peasy!
Watch me!
So thank you very much, Loki, for letting me try out your ramp. My humans like it very much. There are only 2 problems with it: first, it is very heavy and difficult to lift out of the car – and the only place to put it is in the back seat. But the really big problem is that it can only be used if the car machine is parked so that there is space behind it for the ramp, ‘coz it is so long! Hsin-Yi says that if the car is parked sideways (“parallel”) in the street, then they can’t use the ramp at all. And she often has to park sideways in the street, so there would be many times when the ramp could not be used…and it’s a lot of money paper to spend for something that can’t be used a lot! So my humans are still thinking about it…
(By the way, in case some of you are thinking that the car machine is too low for me – I have been trained to always lie down when I am in the car machine, ever since I was a little puppy – my humans say this way my “centre of gravity” is much lower down and it is much safer for me – if the car stops or turns sideways suddenly, I don’t get thrown around in it. I am very snug and safe at the back of the car machine and because there isn’t much space, it makes me want to lie down instead of stand up. This is why my humans like car machines with small spaces better than the big van machines many other Dane owners drive. They say I am only in the car machine for short times and don’t need a big space to do yoga or zoommies in! 
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OK – so now I’m going to tell you all about my wonderful parcel that I received from my blog friends, El’bow & Hauwii in Belgium!! It is actually a prize for being a GABE winner although I was quite surprised to get it because I didn’t actually take part in GABE at all ‘coz my human was so busy at the time! But El’bow & Hauwii did and I guess I must have entered a competition without realising it when I left a comment on their blog.
Anyway, I was so happy to get my parcel – thank you El’bow and Hauwii!
Of course, you know how much I love attacking cardboard boxes…
Yeehaa! Cardboard here I come!
…except this time, the cardboard box had some strange Sticky Yellow Worm that attacked me back! 
Aaaaaarrrrrggffff....!
....gerrofff me!
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Whew! I was exhausted by the time I finished my battle with the Sticky Yellow Worm…
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Still…I won! And I lost no time in pulling my prizes out…
Now I've got you!
Oooh! What's this?
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How cool is that! Look! It’s a special bag made by Sanne, El’bow and Hauwii’s human – with a lovely message on one side…
Er...I don't think I'm meant to wear it on my head, human...
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…and a picture of me on the other!
The latest in stylish canine accessories...the Paw Bag!
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There was also a note from El’bow & Hauwii inside, which Hsin-Yi helped me to read…
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…and wait! There’s more! There was also a beautiful, hand-made bandana as well with an “H” for my name…
Another bandana for my collection!
(Hsin-Yi was very impressed with El’bow & Hauwii’s human making all these beautiful things since she can’t even sew a button straight herself! )
Aren’t I a lucky girl?
Thank you so much, El’bow and Hauwii for my fantastic prizes!
Good job with the ramp Honey! We think you look really agile and confident going up and down it, it always makes such a difference when your people give you time to learn new things slowly. Yum that strawberry tart looks delicious! We went to the reserve you mentioned today -- you’re right, its amaaaaazing! So fun, lots of dogs and heaps of space to play! Although there are alot of birds and Pepper is all about chasing birds. We let her chase the seagulls at the beach as a game and have always taught her that she can play when we say but if we call her back she is to come and stop chasing, so not really a problem at all -- just need to keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn’t launch herself into the wetlands. hehe.
Nice pressies -- I love opening boxes too, it’s the best. Those cakes look scrumptious I can’t believe no one brought any home to you! Don’t worry about the Car Machine -- I have a small car machine and a large truck machine. The truck machine has a big backseat and the car machine has a regular backseat. I much prefer the car machine even with the lower ceiling. I lay down in the car too, it’s a great place for naps.
woof -- Tucker
What a great bunch of presents, I cannot sew a button either, so tell your mum she isn’t the only one! I am sure your smart mommy will come up with a ramp that works for you all!
Great job learning how to use the ramp Honey. We have the same one (but only half the length) to help the dogs get on/off our deck outside. Plus, we have a tall ramp to help them on/off our bed. I was wondering where you were going to store it in your car….could you tie it to the roof somehow? Oh, you would attract some attention that way, I’m sure.
Awesome presents from Sanne!! She’s very creative!
The puppy cakes are amazing -- I wouldn’t be able to eat one as they are way too beautiful!
Good job with the ramp -- I think it’s a good idea to have it to help you getting in and out of the car!
Lovely presents!
Penny also loves the biscuits from Delibones Barkery.
I think you’ve said before, and I hope you don’t mind my asking, but what sort of car do you have?
Wow! Honey, you learned that quick. Our human is trying to teach us the ramp. Sasha figured it out fairly quickly (she’s such a show off), but Drake is a bit scared. Drake is still learning where is back end is, so he has a problem keeping all four paws on the ramp. Plus, we have a big truck machine and the incline is steeper than with your car machine. We are just taking it in baby steps.
Um. Those cakes. Is it me, or do they sort of look like severed heads? I’m just saying…. I’m quite impressed with your ramp technique. Luckily I’m not quite as big-boned as you, so Mom and Dad just lift me into the car (we’ve got a Jeep with a high bumper and it is kind of hard to get into ). Most excellent pressies!
*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Mutant Puppy
great you like it
well you can wear the bandana on both size
and that colour is so you!
kissslobbers
El’bow & Hauwii
Wow, so glad you won your big scary battle with the yellow worm to get your pressies!
That’s a nice present you got there!!! Nice bag with your name on it =] Wish to get one as well but unfortunately my mom’s skill is not often good when it came to sewing -.-”"
Love,
autumn
My people would not care for a poo cake! You people look so handsome & pretty.
I hope they get your ramp figured out!
Honey! hahah, those pictures of you with that yellow worm! so funny! Glad you won that battle! That must’ve been a tough one!
Good job with the ramp! Darwin was quick to learn to use it too! We like the one we got as it isn’t too heavy (or pricey), but it does take up most of the back seat (which is annoying if we want to take guests with us in the car) and you definitely need space behind the car to actually use it. I usually end up parallel parking on the street and will have to move my car so I can get space for the ramp to load Darwin. It’s a pain, but it helps her, especially since she now doesn’t like to jump up into the car. Coming out of the car she usually jumps out before we get to set the ramp up.
Great gifts you got too! I love the picture of you on your new bag! How talented is Sanne!
EvFURRYthing looked soooo yummy and tasty!
Yes, Sanne is furry talented!
Thanks fur sharing your ramp work too!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
Those cakes are cute. Not to mention frighteningly lifelike.
Those cakes really look beautiful -- bet they taste even better.
You did so well with that ramp, too bad it is going to be so much of a problem to use.
And nice pressie from your friends. We love the bag and you look great in that bandanna.
Woos -- Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
I love those puppy cakes, they’re soooooo freaking cute!
You got some great prizes from GABE! I love that El’bow & Hauwii’s human personalized the gifts for you, it makes them that much more special!
Goodness, that yellow worm really did attack you, didn’t it?
I FINALLY got a digital camera today so I’m going to read up on how to use it and see about posting more pictures of my little chi’s. I’m so excited! The camera was really cheap but hopefully the quality of the pictures won’t reflect it.
Very nice ramp walking! You are brave! I have a ramp for Moose that is ‘telescoping’ so instead of unfolding it, the two halves slide apart to extend all the way. The advantage of this is that if you don’t have enough space you can just not telescope it out all the way then the ramp is shorter and steeper but still better than not having one. It is made for big doggies so it might even be big enough for you! Also could you use the ramp to get in the back seat with the seats folded down then go into the back part where your nest is? I bet you are too tall for this but it depends on how your seats fold. Mine fold all the way so it is level with the back part.
Nice pressies! Moose’s favorite part is opening them I think! You look beautiful in your scarf!
You look so pretty in your new bandana, Honey. I just want to lick your face!
I love tearing up cardboard boxes too. I think mum collects them for rainy days. I often find them in hidey spots and then spend ages ripping them to shreads!!
Kisses,
Sparta
Elbow and Hauwii’s Human is so talented isn’t she?
You look lovely with all your gifts Honey!
your pal,
Digby
Hi, Honey!
You did a good job learning to use the ramp!
Sure you need lots of space to put it on the car, right?
I hope you find another good solution!
They sent you pawesome presents!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Hi Honey,
I think that dogs learning agility could follow the same steps when they practise contact obstacles like the A frame or dog walk. That was a good example of pracitising new things with baby steps, which my mum often skip!
I love the puppy cake! But only terrier ones? Where are beagles?
Those presents from El’bow and Hauwii’s human are wonderful!
Love,
Cinnamon
Nommies, pressies plus a new ramp…You have been so very busy Honey!!
Smileys & Snuggles!
Dory, Bilbo and Jacob
Hi Honey,
Mom says we need to learn to use a ramp, too. Some of us are starting to get a little older and can’t jump as well as we used to and Mom is getting older too and doesn’t want to lift us anymore.
That’s a neat bandana. Will you let us use that picture for Bandana Day? We don’t have any other Great Danes yet.
Morgan, Tsar and The Porties
That ramp is neat but it’s good you were able to borrow one so you can make an informed decision about spending money on one — or not.
Honey!
We loved your video about learning to use the ramp!!!
That is great that you won that prize! They are so lovely! Especially the new bandana! It is difficult to find cute bandana for danes where we love that aren’t so expensive! Your new bandana is perfect and looks so beautiful on you!!!
We look forward to your new adventures and we love your ask honey posts!!!
Lots of wags and slobbery kisses!
Kadie and Jenny
Hi Honey,
I’m so glad that I found your blog when I visited Oskar’s blog.
I think it’s wonderful that you are a therapy dog and that you dance with your Mum, well done !
Those puppy cakes look adorable.
Come and visit my blog !
Love, Bella
http://bellathewestie.blogspot.com/
Hi Honey,
I’m so glad that I found your blog when I visited Oskar’s blog.
I think it’s wonderful that you are a therapy dog and that you dance with your Mum, well done !
Those puppy cakes look adorable.
Come and visit my blog !
Love, Bella
http://bellathewestie.blogspot.com/
PS I hope you don’t get this comment twice, it seems the first time it didn’t work.
E;’bow is very talented. I would love to see him using his sewing machine. You did a good job opening that package. I had to get momma to open mine.
Slobbers,
Mango
Wow! What cool presents! And oooh, do those Salmon Slobbers look REALLY good!
That ramp looks fun. Sort of like doing agility stuff to get into the car! Maybe someone makes one that’s smaller and more lightweight? Of course, there’s still the parallel parking problem… hmm…
Luv,
DAve
Honey, you always do such a good job when learning new things. We had to laugh a little when you walked around that ramp a few times, rather than going up it. Gotta keep humans on their toes huh?
Those are great prizes you won! Very handy and very cute! We were glad you beat up that yellow worm and got your package opened. Worms can be tricky sometimes!
We have another video posted today! That will be the last one till Meowm gets our internet back up at home.
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