Ok, so you just rescued a dog. Now what? Don’t fuck around!! This dog needs obedience, structure and the loving desire to fulfill it’s needs.
What do I mean?? Let’s talk specifics. When most people go to a kennel, they fall in love with the dog and give it a million hugs and kisses.
This is ok if you found the rare gem in a shelter with zero emotional scars. But, if your dog is imbalanced in any way then it is the wrong time to give it affection.
What the dog needs to know first is that you are NOT GOING TO HARM HIM. Just sit beside the dog. Don’t let them jump all over you.
Share a quiet moment kneeling beside your new friend and pack member.
When you are both calm, take a walk with the dog. Take the dog on the longest walk of both of your lives.
WALK FOR MILES. Walk until you are both exhausted and then give the dog the best meat that you can find. I prefer RAW MEAT if the dog is accustomed to a raw food diet.
This is the type of leader that dogs crave!! Oh, by the way, don’t forget to check our full live of dazzling funny t shirts for girls.
This post will make no sense to people that haven’t seen the dog whisperer. If you are a fan, then you’ve likely seen some aggressive dogs on there.
One of his greatest tools is his pack of dogs. A pack of balanced dogs can effect the mindset of an unbalanced dog.
Recently, he had a dog on that was running the household. It barked at anyone that came to the door and even bit people.
Once this dog was jogging with a pack it was a different story. This dog used to be a terror. But, once it was with lots of dogs, it soon realized that it was just a dog.
It was no longer an aggressive leader. The new leader was calm and assertive. This dog needed other dogs to help put things into perspective.
The dog soon realized that he could not be the terror of the pack. There was already a pack leader and he was kind.
He was guiding them and offering a fulfilling experience.
What does this have to do with aliens?
Well, we have have many war mongering nations. This is because we don’t have a pack of planets with life on them.
What if we did and what if they lived in peace? We wouldn’t want to be the fucked up plat that still has wars.
Yet, such a federation of planets exists. And, when they make undeniable mass contact with us, we will all stop in our tracks. Our jaws will drop.
Posted By: Spicy on May 03, 2009 at 6:49 am Tags: bites, dog, owners
Recently, I was called in for a dog that bites it’s own owners, eats the cat’s poop and refuses to run.
Let’s start with the cat poop. This dog could have been missing a supplement in it’s diet. I am a big advocate of dog food supplements.
Do you really think that any living thing can get it’s nutritional needs met with 1 can of anything? Imagine if the government gave 1 can and told you that everything you need is in there.
Wouldn’t you still crave fresh fruits & vegetables? Just because a label has tons of vitamins and minerals doesn’t mean that your body will absorb it all.
Dog’s need fresh fruit, vegetables and supplements. I use “NuPro” supplements. I’m sure that other good ones exist.
My point is that a dog eating poop is not always a bad dog. Your dog’s nutritional needs may not be getting met.
Even if it turns out to be behavioral, you should still give a dog supplements in my view. Their coat gets shinier and they just seem healthier all around (to me anyway).
If the poop eating is behavioral then 1 method is to reward the dog in the presence of the poop WHEN THE DOG IGNORES IT.
This reward can be whatever the dog likes. Petting, treats etc….
This particular dog that I was dealing with was bored. It’s owners never ran with him. This dog wanted to run.
Dog’s don’t usually bite their owners. When this happens, it’s usually a symptom of a much larger problem.
In this case, the dog wasn’t getting enough exercise. It was frustrated and it didn’t even have a bone to chew on.
Dogs need to release physical energy. They want their muscles to be exhausted. They are not like us. They don’t want to sit on the couch and eat pizza.
Don’t get me wrong, they WILL sit on the couch with you and eat pizza. However, they would rather be running through the woods and jumping over fallen branches.
This is what’s in their DNA.
The couple that I was working with told me that their dog hated a certain park. They also told me that their dog hated to jog / run.
So, I took the leash and went alone to the park with the dog. The dog was hesitant. I paid the dog little attention.
My energy was focused on running. As a leader, I knew we were going to run. My focus was on the path ahead. I was looking our for fallen branches, holes in the ground etc…
I knew that when I ran, the dog would run. I was right or rather mother nature was right.
So, I started running and when I looked back I could see the dog smiling. I have never met a young dog that didn’t like to run.
When people tell em that their young dog doesn’t like to run, I laugh. That’s because I know that the owner doesn’t like to run or has given up.
The same thing happens with the rain. People always tell em that their dog hates the rain. Oh yeah?
Well, do you like the rain? Do you jog with your dog in the pouring rain WITHOUT AN UMBRELLA?
Doing things that you don’t like to do can be a growing experience. It shows you that you must change in order for your dog to change.
What do these 2 pictures have in common? Not much. But, I’ll try and make a connection.
The picture above is the secret entrance to a really posh salon that I use to live / work near. It’s actually just a couple of doors away from the bakery that we will be getting our cupcakes from.
This salon is very popular with models. A lot of models live on this part of 4th street for some reason. As far as I know, this salon also offers brazilian waxes.
The next picture displays one of our t-shirts dealing with the topic of brazilian waxes. Some guys don’t even know what brazilian waxes are.
I feel bad for those guys. It’s so sad that they won’t even know that they are being teased when they pass this tee shirt on the street. This particular design is a perfect example of what we are trying to do as a company.
We make slightly over the edge & funny slogans and put them on eco-friendly fabrics.
This beautiful eggplant colored tshirt is made from 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton. We think the green on purple design is a striking combination!!
Actually, we’ve never actually used the word “striking” outside of the bowling alley but you get the point. We think it’s lovely and we think you’ll look exquisite in it. Nuf Said!!
Posted By: Spicy Cupcakes on May 06, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Ok, what am I talking about? I can’t really explain it. It sounded really good in my head like 2 minutes ago. I’ll try and explain it.
For the first of it all, let me explain the girly tees part. We make girly tees that rock and often times roll.
Back to the dog stuff. Here is why dogs are like comedians and comedians are like sociopaths. Check it.
I see a lot of dogs that are constantly “kissing” people (especially their hands). But, a lot of dogs developed that behavior when they learned that biting was wrong.
So, they start obsessively licking. And then people think it’s cute. It’s not cute.
They just put their energy into a form that was acceptable to you. It’s still aggressive at it’s core. The road to heaven was paved with bad intentions. I promise you this.
Comedians are kinda similar. Think about it this way. Most rock stars wish to be funny and most comedians wished they could rock.
Comedy is a way to channel aggression. Comedians have an outside perspective
Posted By: Spicy Cupcakes on Apr 11, 2008 at 12:00 am Tags: dogs
It’s important that your little doggy follows you. And, it’s equally important that he stops when you stop. I’ve seen people practicing this on the street and I applaud them for their efforts.
But, this simple exercise takes on a whole new meaning when you have PURPOSE. In other words, why are you stopping? Are you stopping just to teach him for the sake of teaching him?
Or, are you stopping in order to teach him a life lesson? When I stop, I stare at something. I survey the land. I look for danger. We have even sat on top of a cliff together once.
I just sat there and took in the beauty of the Hudson River. He felt my energy and soon started appreciating the view himself.
There was never a fear that he might jump or run away.
He did run away once recently however. I chased after him and he ran even further. So, I ran in the opposite direction. He knew that he had to follow his pack leader if I was running away.
So, he ran after me and we ran into a building together. Then I put the collar on him and we both tried to cool off from our adventure. It was at that moment, that he looked at me and said: “I have an idea for a funny tee shirt”
I couldn’t believe it! I mean, I’ve heard him speak many times but he never had an idea for a funny girls tshirt. I was so proud of him. Klick here if you want to see my dog’s idea for a humorous girly shirt.
Often times, I go to doggy parks in the city. I often notice that people bring tennis balls into these doggy parks. Sometimes dogs fight over the ball. Usually, there will be at least one dog that is too fixated on the ball. She is fixated to the point of being anti-social.
Dog parks were intended to be places where dogs can socialize with their own species. There is nothing wrong with playing fetch with your dog. But, there is something wrong with a dog that is sooo focused on the ball that she forgets that she is a dog.
In nature, dogs would die if they became this fixated on an object. On the other hand, grabbing your dog’s attention in the dog park is a skill. It’s important for them to know that you are in charge wherever you go. But, it’s not necessary for you to captivate their attention with a tennis ball in your hands.
You can captivate them with your energy. Or, maybe you don’t care about dog training. Maybe you just care about funny t shirts for girls. If this is the case, then go here for our “fetching” assortment of funny girly girls t shirts.
I reside in NYC. There are at least 15,000,000 million people here. Yet, I am the only one who walks their dog in the pouring rain WITHOUT an umbrella.
Why do I do this?
I do this for the dog. I do this for his fulfillment. Pack leaders don’t use umbrellas in nature. It’s not healthy to protect our dogs from the elements.
In order for dogs to be fulfilled, they must experience all that nature has to offer. And what kind of an example would I be setting if I didn’t walk in the rain with him? That’s why I don’t use an umbrella for either of us.
It’s funny, my dog hates the shower. But, he loves the rain. Sometimes, we walk from 22nd and 2nd avenue all the way to Wooster Street together. If you live in NYC, then you know that that’s not too close.
People stare at us. People laugh at us and point at my dog and me. But, we don’t care. We just keep going on our merry way! Usually, there is not another dog owner in site. Every once in a while we’ll see another dog but the owner is always using an umbrella.
He or she is never experiencing what their dog is experiencing. Keep in mind, we do this in all kinds of weather. I don’t care if it’s 20 degrees outside. And when we walk to the dog park in the rain, it’s always completely empty.
This is the same dog park that is completely packed when it’s nice weather. Dogs are tough. They are made for the elements. I’m not saying that you should go for a walk every time that it’s raining. But, you must give your dog that experience.
Often times, people will tell me that what I’m saying sounds good but that their dog “doesn’t like the rain.” Bullshit. It’s you that doesn’t like the rain. And it’s you that is denying your dog this experience.
My dog used to hate the rain as well. But, that was when I used to use an umbrella and take him out for a quick pee. He didn’t start enjoying it until I started enjoying it. Now, we run together and it’s an amazing experience.
Think about it, would you deny your dog the sunshine? In nature, there is no such thing as “bad weather.” There is just weather and it’s all beautiful. It’s beautiful even when it feels harsh. This is just one of many activities that I do that other pack leaders don’t do.
But, it’s one of my favorites. That’s because it’s an essential life skill. Anybody can teach a dog a trick. But, how many of you are teaching your dog essential life skills and enjoying it at the same time?
If you are in NYC, call me and we can walk our dogs in the rain together. I especially want to hear from people whose dogs “don’t like the rain.”
Ivan 646.226.1100
PS - don’t wear a white t-shirt. I’m not advocating having a wet t shirt contest with your pooch : )
There is a lot of debate regarding whether dogs dream or not.
They do.
And I didn’t need brain monitors to figure that out. I just know what my dog looks like when he is happy. And I’ve seen him happy while he was dreaming.
I have watched my dog sleep. A true pack leader is in tune with his dog. They know what’s going on while it’s going on. Other people may have looked at him and thought it was random and involuntary tail wagging etc……Think what you’d like.
Debate what you’d like. I know my dog and dogs in general. I can’t back up the whole dream thing with hard proof, but I know the truth. If you need hard proof, then go check out our Zazzle store. It has nothing to do with a dog’s brain but I just thought I’d send you there anyway.
We sell cute totes that you can carry your dog’s stuff in when you go to the park.
You don’t have to be a metal fan to enjoy this tshirt, unless, you are talking about 24kt Gold.
Who isn’t a fan of that?
This cute t shirt may just be one of those available in tons of color & style combinations in the future.
And remember, we vow to plant a tree with every purchase of every cute t-shirt. So, you can feel good about yourself while you are wearing an offensive t shirt. Not that this is that offensive anyway.
With this shirt, you are simply announcing to the world to not F*ck with you today. What’s wrong with that? My dream would be for me to get this shirt into the hands of a celebrity stylist, but not just anybody’s celebrity stylist.
But, there are tons of Ladies T Shirt companies trying to get their goods into the hands of Celebes. What makes us different you ask? The main reason is that a picture of them wearing our shirts isn’t important to me.
Most companies feel unsatisfied if one of their shirts simply winds up in a Caleb’s closet instead of on the cover of Life & Style. Personally, I could care less. Chelsea and Rachael rock.
I can sleep well knowing that they are secret fans of my women’s shirts. Don’t get it twisted though. It would be awesome if they got snapped for the cover of OK magazine or something.
This shirt is perfect to wear to the Golden Globe Awards. If you don’t believe me then go ask the Golden Globes themselves!! It’s also great for the Oscars. It pairs nicely with some indigo colored Eye Shadow.
I am a pack leader for my dog. However, I think a lot of people get the pack leader concept a little twisted. I’m trying to educate my dog to walk behind me.
But, that’s just because I live in the city. I have to walk first or he can step on broken glass or get hit by a car. But, many people focus on the whole “walking ahead of your dog” thing a little too much. It is very important that we walk ahead of our dogs.
But, in my opinion that’s just for safety reasons. Doggy woggies don’t understand the concept of cars or how much it would suck to get hit by one. BUT, in nature the pack leader concept is a little different.
If you are a pack leader and you’ve taken your dog to the country then you know what I’m about to say. Your dog will revolve around you like the moons around Jupiter. He won’t ALWAYS be behind you.
But, his eyes will always be on you. You will remain his source of guidance. That’s why it’s so important to be a good teacher. In order to be a good teacher you must be able to continually adapt and become sharper. That way, you are always growing and your dog is always growing. Go to YouTube and type in “pack of dogs”.
Once you go past all of the silly home videos, find a real documentary about dogs. Then tell everyone to shut the fuck up because you need to focus. Watch the dog pack while they are walking. They don’t all walk behind the pack leader. But, their eyes are always on the pack leader. They are constantly in tune with the pack leader’s energy.
They revolve around the pack leader like the moons around Jupiter. P.S. In Nature, they all sleep in a den. In this den, they all snuggle together while wearing these.
This comical shirt is self explanatory. But, guys aren’t so bad. They are just like us except they forgot how to love.
Something happened to them along the way that made them want to be “players” I think players need to stick to sports. Females are not a sport dammit!!
If we are a sport, then we need more female referees and umpires to call these guys out. Somebody needs to sit in the penalty box, because there are too many players on the field.
It’s getting more chaotic than Britney’s album. And you know what……. easy girls aren’t helping. We’ll be offering a shirt in the future that says: “sluts are ruining it for the rest of us”
But, guys aren’t really assholes. They are just lost souls that will regain themselves in 2012!! That’s when the world is going to end or begin according to who you speak with.
Then again, maybe all that is bs and guys really are a-holes. Maybe they know exactly what they are doing and need to be punished for it.
Maybe we should start a gang that beats up guys. All I need is 12 more girls that have black belts in Pilates and we’re ready!! They have to be black belts though because everything matches black.
If we are going to kick some ass, it might as well be in style. In fact, I know a site that sells cute outfits for girls that wanna kick guy’s asses!!
Before you enter the site, you have to prove that you are a ninja by breaking a piece of wood with your foot. It’s best not to get a pedicure before breaking the wood.
I wouldn’t want to see anything get smudged. Go here if you want to break wood and look pretty : )
Many people use the phrase “Attention Whore“…… But we’re not like everyone else.
I don’t even like to use the term “whore” but it’s sooo much better to be a whore for affection than attention.
You see, when you are being a whore for affection, then you are are not really whoring yourself. Affection whores are just pure souls that need love.
They are just misguided.
And, there are many more attention whores than affection whores. On top of that, people have been making cool clothes for attention whore for years.
We are the first t shirt company in the world to make Funny Girls T Shirts for Affection Whores.
Let’s face it, someone has to dress them and it might as well be us. Someone has to let them express themselves with a Funny Graphic T Shirt and we answered the call of duty.
We also answered the call of doodie, but that’s a different story that I don’t want to discuss.
So, this shirt is dedicated to all of the affection whores out there. We know that you need love. We know that you need affection.
But you know what? As you can see above, this pattern comes on more than one product. We don’t even have the room to show you all of the products that this comes printed on.
We’re talking about everything from eco friendly tote bags to wall clocks. So if you like this pattern then you better get it soon.
I’m considering taking it down because it just doesn’t have enough of a hand drawn feel for me. How’s that for honesty? When was the last time that you heard an owner of a company dissing his own products?
But, I’m not really dissing it. I’m just saying that you should act soon just in case. I do get moody and will sometimes take things down because I feel like it.
It’s crazy to think that my moodiness will affect your life and I’m sorry. I hope you will still love me and tap here to check out the rest of our cute stuff.
If you do decide to buy it, remember that we plant a tree with the purchase of every product. So, you have every reason to feel like you’ve been a really positive affection whore!
That way, you can rest your head at night when you sleep on one of our lovely pillows.
