The 7 Sides of a Sleepy White German Shepherd

by Katherine on March 11, 2013

This morning, I woke up at 5:30 AM and could not get back to sleep. After a few minutes of tossing and turning, I finally gave up and surrendered myself to the mercy of the Macbook and the coffee pot and positioned myself near the window so as to enjoy the pending Atlanta sunrise.

As I typed away, jotting down ideas for work, Life with Arie, and beyond, I became aware of a low, rhythmic sound coming from the living room. Steadily, the noise got louder, and louder, until it was clearly identifiable: Arie, my White German Shepherd, was snoring.

I peeked into the living room, because Arie only snores when she sleeps on her back; so much cute cannot be missed. As she usually does anytime I try to sneak up on her, she cracked one eye open, surveyed me and the rest of the scene, then grumbled, rolled back over, and went back to her beauty sleep. I thought about grabbing a photo of her resting, then started to think about the numerous photos I have of this dog at rest, bring us to the “seven sides of a sleepy White German Shepherd”:

1: The Sofa Stretch

white german shepherd asleep on couch

I’m sorry, did you want to share this sofa?

2. The Sunbathing Beauty

white german shepherd asleep on chaise

This particular part of the sofa in our last apartment got the sun rays from the patio door and the window. Arie and the cats fought for access to this prime snooze location.

3. The (ahem) Southern Exposure

dog sleeping upside down

This is also her snoring position.

4. The “Don’t look at me, I need my beauty rest”.

white german shepherd sleeping

The dog version of the eye mask.

5. The Vigilante

dog sleeping in window

I’m the protector…I’m watching everything! z… zz… zzzzzzz..

6. The Snuggler

dog cuddling with toy

She’s a cuddler, not a fighter.

7. The Sprawler

dog stretched out sleeping

(Please ignore the mess; it was recycling day) Those long legs are hard to not trip over when she sprawls out in the middle of everything.

Does your dog have a few funny sleep positions? Share a photo on our Facebook page or tell us about them in the comments section.

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The Rules to Having a Dog

by Katherine on March 7, 2013

Have you liked Life with Arie on Facebook yet? If not, you should, and if you have, you may have noticed our new rule series.

Lately I’ve had several conversations with friends about the “rules” to having a dog. One is about to start pet sitting a dog, and is nervous about caring for a dog she doesn’t know quite know the habits and needs of yet. Others are contemplating getting a puppy for the first time, and still others are wondering how to mingle their new dog with their beloved cat.

Over the past few weeks of having these conversations, I’ve also been re-watching the series How I Met Your Mother. If you watch it, then you’ll know all about the “Bro Code,” or a book of rules and statutes between “bros” that one character, Barney, is determined to enforce. This got me thinking…What are the rules, or codes, to having a pet? Start watching our Facebook posts (you’ll want to subscribe to be sure you get them) and tweets to find out!

These rules aren’t your basics of “feed your dog” and “training is important;” take a look at the two we’ve posted so far to get an idea of what I mean:

Life with Arie discusses rules to having a dog on facebook

Our second rule to having a dog, posted today!

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Our first rule, kicking off the series, was posted just earlier this week.

Let’s be honest–One woman cannot write a comprehensive rule list for having pets. I want to hear YOUR rules to having a dog (or cat or guinea pig or iguana, you name it)! Post your rule in the comments section, on our Facebook page, or tweet it with an @masdemoore mention and the hashtag #LWArules. Hint hint…hint hint…there may be a little something special for one of the rule writers later on this month!

 

 

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Monday Mischief: Cats in furniture

March 4, 2013

I’ve recently started a new job, and with it, I get to work from home in my Atlanta home with my cats and dog all day. (Happy dance around the room!) I did forget one minor detail, however, in the newly homebound arrangement: The programmable thermostat. I realized it was freezing about halfway through my [...]

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Piper, the Atlanta Beltline cat

March 3, 2013

If you’re one of my human friends, chances are you know that I’ve recently taken up running. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, but needed a few pushes in the right direction to get started. Luckily for me, those little nudges have already happened, and, from my new running adventures, [...]

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Do the Harlem Shake with your dog!

February 26, 2013

Have you been watching the latest dance-craze on the web? The Harlem Shake phenomena has spread across the internet with videos featuring everyone from random high school students to entire squads from the US Army shakin’ it out (See Buzz Feed’s collection of Harlem Shake Videos for fun). Like any great internet trend, the Harlem [...]

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A Valentine so special, I have to tell the world.

February 12, 2013

Life with Arie is all about pets, life with the beautiful White German Shepherd, Arie, and her siblings, two black domestic shorthairs, Jasper and Briseis, including celebrating Valentine’s Day with your pets. Sometimes though, I have to tell you a bit about myself. Many people know me as Katie Moore or Katherine Moore, an Online [...]

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Life with Arie featured in the “Top 100 Pet Blogs to Follow in 2013″

February 11, 2013

As many of my regular followers/friends/other pet crazies know, Life with Arie has had to take a few breaks this year to deal with a few new aspects of daily life. I’m starting to get back to the blogging groove and reconnecting to old pet blogs I love, new friends, and more; what a better [...]

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Testing, testing, one two three…

February 11, 2013

Sorry followers! Need to verify a blog claim. RK3523HURFEU

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The cat has a death wish: Odd feline habits and more

February 7, 2013

Dramatic title, I know, but lately it has been well warranted around our house. The cats make guest appearances regularly here on “Life with Arie”, though I do usually blog about Arie. Lately, however, Briseis, one of the brother-and-sister duo, has apparently been craving attention. She shows this by trying to get herself killed. I [...]

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The Dangers of Owning a Pit Bull

February 5, 2013

Our February Guest Post comes from Maggie Bailey, a former colleague and forever friend of mine. I hope you enjoy her guest post, “The Dangers of Owning a Pit Bull,” which details the risks and problems with having a bully breed in the family. We have all heard what the media has to say about [...]

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