Life’s little diplomat of excitement, Teca was a prancer. Bouncing off the couch at the slightest indication of muscle intent, she was sure it was for her – to let her out into the playground that was her yard, to be fed or praised or petted, for a treat, or to be taken for a walk . . . Whatever the intention, it was for her – she was sure of it, making you sure of it as well. Announcing her excitement as though it was the first time for everything, she arrested the room with enthusiasm. Akin to the movie “50 First Dates” whatever the activity she reacted like it had never occurred before. Whether it was the first of the morning, a feeding, or returning home at the end of the day, her enthusiasm for every little task . . . every little motion was infectious.
Teca’s eagerness for all of life’s little moments soon developed into yours. Tossing the ball a distance into the pond, she would tear across the yard, halting at the shore line as the 3 Labs – her sisters — dove in. Possessive of every characteristic to make her a water dog, dampness was not her preference. Frolicking up and down the shoreline pointing on grass hoppers and frogs was — occasionally carrying one of her little treasures far into the yard, only to drop and nose nudge it all the way back to the water to start again.
With skills inbred, she was an excellent bird dog — her vertical jump unsurpassed by even the most impressive MVP. Bouncing through the fields like the donkey in Shrek, always cautious of being to far affront, Teca’s silhouette permeated the horizon as she bounded along.
Bouncing, prancing, excitement and “firsts,” that is Teca’s eulogy.
It is strangely quiet here, even with 3 other dogs. No one sneaks into bed with me when Joe leaves for work. I do not have to put warm water into anyone’s food. I haven’t said the words “calm down” since she left us. The emptiness left by her parting is evident with every first we perform – the first morning is silently vacant of prancing . . . the first feeding . . . when Joe signals a snuggle by a shift of his weight to one side of his chair, there is a painful absence of Teca on his lap.
Written in honor of her short, impetuous, excitement filled life, 5 years seems selfishly unfair.
In anticipation of the day that all memories be joyous and unaccompanied by tears,
Ameriken Magic Teca
December 17, 2004 – February 13, 2010
We love you. May you rest in peace.
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I’m a dog lover.
There’s absolutely no doubt about it. I own more dogs than I will admit to my business associates and sane friends; however, the Ann Arbor Art Fairs — or any art fair — is no place for a dog.
~ It’s hot, and when it’s hot, it’s cruel to your 4-legged friend.
~ It’s crowded. When your leash goes one way, your dog the other, it’s irritating to the crowd & harmful to the dog.
~ They need regular water and when they drink, they need a place to go to the bathroom — in private, where other fair goers won’t have to walk in it or smell it.
~ They poop! Yes, poop . . . and nobody wants to see you carrying around a bag of the hot stuff, either!
So, leave your dog at home this year — in the air conditioning, in front of a fan, with plenty of water and treats — and enjoy the Ann Arbor Art Fairs — all of them. You can buy them something . . . and they’ll be oh so happy upon your return!
Oh, and speaking of owning more dogs than I know what to do with . . .
- we still have 3 Vizsla puppies for sale
at a GREAT price to a GOOD home. 
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These VIZSLA PUPPIES are waiting for a home. They are AKC registered, affectionate, intelligent, playful, great companions and excellent hunting dogs. Their hair is short, so minimal shedding and they are extremely clean — no odor. We travel / we deliver!
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A not arbitrary number agreed on by the family as the maximum number of Vizslas per household.
We are WAY OVER our Vizsosity Index . . . call or email me [please]. ReneeBadall@gmail.com. 734-754-0456.
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I can help you garden!
VIZSLA PUPPIES FOR SALE! 
Vizslas are very smart and trainable, and eager to please. In fact, they need training to be good companions so all that mischievous energy gets properly channeled. Tired puppies are much less trouble than puppies who are full of the devil! Regular daily exercise, off the lead so your pup can tear around, will help a great deal in keeping your house and your life more puppy-proofed. BEWARE! Vizsla pups NEED this exercise-without it they will use your house as a race track and actively look for trouble! Find a park or fields where you can SAFELY run your pup in completely fenced areas with lots of space and no vehicles. First rule of training: the COME command.
Remember, Vizslas are sensitive dogs who do not respond well to harsh training methods, and since they mature slowly, they often have short attention spans and get bored easily during training sessions when young. Intersperse fun and reward with serious training and know when to quit keeping the training sessions fun and anticipated by the pup. The #1 rule of thumb is not to let a puppy do anything you wouldn’t want a 45-65 lb. adult dog to do.
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Welcome to a special week in our connection to the animal world — Be Kind To Animals Week – celebrated yearly since 1915! The mission is to commemorate the role that animals play in your lives, promote ways to continue to treat them humanely and encourage others to do the same. It is especially awesome to encourage children so that they can form a life-long habit of loving and caring for animals; but wait, I think they have taken the lead! Click on the link under BlogRoll to the right to see a few awesome examples of how kids are up front and leading by example.
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If you want to have a good relationship with your dog and form a close bond, pay attention to what he/she is trying to say. Canine body language is your dog’s main methods of communication. Your dog/puppy has a remarkable gift of observation and their natural intelligence allows them to learn quickly. Consider the following:
• Ears pricked forward – interested and attentive; could also be threatening
• Ears pulled backward – intimidated; could be also be agitated
• Eyes in a direct stare - interested and inquisitive, but could also be threatening
• Eyes looking away – intimidated
• Hackles raised - excited or aroused, or aggressive
• Twitching lips – aggressive
• Lips pulled back, teeth exposed – a final warning of aggression; accompanied by growling – very threatening and aggressive.
• Cowering – submissive or frightened
• Roll over on side – submissive
When you take your new puppy home, remember that he/she has already learned canine body language and what it communicates — while playing with brothers and sisters and interacting with mother. It is your job to re-indoctrinate your puppy and teach it its new role in its new family – yours! By understanding this, and adopting certain postures, facial expressions, controlled voice tones, and other behaviors, you will learn to effectively communicate with your new puppy and begin the bonding process which will lead to a life-long relationship of trust and love.
Sleeping, Wrinkly Vizsla Puppies
