Maybe this was dumb of me, but I'm (happily!) surprised that Bo is allowed all over the House. I guess I sort of thought that White House pets weren't like regular pets and were maybe relegated to certain areas only. As I said, I am happy to learn that my assumption was wrong. It's nice that the First Dog is still a real part of the family, like any regular pet. I just got back from my house; I go home every day around lunchtime to let him out to pee and all, and now I want to go back home so I can smell his delicious ears some more. I don't know why, but the smell of dog ears is like a narcotic to me. #barackobama
@Aesop's Foibles. YES.: I'm the same, but with dog paws. I love the corn chip smell, which is probably gross to non-dog owners (and probably some dog owners... I'm just a freak!) #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: I don't like dirty dog ear smell (and clean dog ears just smell like ... dog shampoo?) but dog paws? Oh jeez, I'm like a pre-teen sniffing glue (or markers, or whatever they sniff now). #barackobama
@midwestdesigner: Our fella is usually pretty presentable. We get him bathed once every month, and he's mainly inside so he never smells bad. His ears have a very comforting sort of dusty smell. I'm not sure what it is; his neck-fur smells especially good too, but in a different way. His ears are the best. #barackobama
@Aesop's Foibles. YES.: OH OH! I know the answer. And it's actually kind of gross, so it may ruin the smell for you (it didn't for me but once again.. I'm a freak). So read this article ONLY if you MUST know.
@midwestdesigner: I only really notice my dogs ears smelling when they have an infection (one of my dog gets them quite a bit). But I like the neck smell when they're sleeping. I don't even know if it's emanating from their necks but its something about a sleeping dog smell. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Oh man, we had a puppy for a week (ugh long story) and I was cuddling him on our bed when I decided to sniff his paws. It was NOT corn chip-y in nature at all. It burned my nostrils and I sat up gagging. The pup was like "what? that's just my natural funk, baby, get used to it." Seriously, he had that exact look on his face. #barackobama
@Aesop's Foibles. YES.: A girl I sat next to on a flight from DC said her bff is a white house staffer and told her Bo has TOTAL free reign. His bowl/food is outside her friend's office and he'll traipse in and hide under her desk and play with her feet. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: I've got a beagle, so her ears get stinky before the rest of her does (she's indoors, as well, but those floppy ears just collect dirt!). But, if your dog's ears smell like my dog's neck, then I understand the love.
And because you said it's gross ... I can't read it. I just can't. I love that smell too much to have it tainted by knowledge of something gross!
But you should forward it to dooce. She's the one that first made me realize it was Fritos that I was smelling. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Oh, that's not too bad. I think the grossest thing about dogs is the butt-glands. I'd never had a dog growing up, only cats, and boy was the butt-gland thing a nasty surprise. I think you may know what I'm referring to. The funny thing is, no dog owner I've ever known has ever mentioned this. It's almost like they're afraid to admit something so utterly disgusting. But hey! I love our dog very much anyway. I just don't love his occasionally very smelly ass. Or his lethal farts. Oh my God are dogfarts bad. It's like otherwordly, or something. #barackobama
@midwestdesigner: well if you have the strong love for it like i do, then the article won't change your mind. I still get my nose right in there. I also drape myself on them when they're sleeping. I can't get enough!
Ok after all this talk, I just can't not post a picture. People prob get sick of my dog pictures but screw you hypothetical people! I have two but this is the one who has super-frito feet. #barackobama
@dialing_footnoterphone: I know the face of which you speak. I think every dog has it in their arsenal. Like "what's your problem crazy lady?" #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Great photo. My dog is laying at my feet (under the blankets, of course) right now. :) Sadly, I can't drape myself on her when she's sleeping. Stupid Italian greyhound genes (yes, she's a total mutt). #barackobama
@Aesop's Foibles. YES.: Oh I talk about butt glands ALL the time! All the time. The dog I posted a pic of above has butt glands so smelly it must be what hell smells like. We call it ass juice. We're disgusting people. Luckily we started feeding him all bran buds in his food and it's a very rare occurrence for it to happen now.
@midwestdesigner: She sounds awesome! I love mutts. Mine is a mutt too, but the people who gave him up knew NOTHING about him (nothing) so we have no idea what his other half is (only know Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: I've never heard of that breed ... it sounds like one of those long fancy AKC names! :) And mutts definitely rule. (Sorry Bo.) #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Yeah, they keep it at the ready, just like their "SO WORTH IT" face, right after they eat your steak and napkin. Dogs, they know you won't kill them, so they might as well ruin your dinner. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: SO glad you brought up the corn chip smell! I always tell my pug she smells like tacos after she's been curled up all warm and cozy. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Really?! The vet says that some dogs have really, like, active ones and they have to get them expressed by the vet techs every few weeks. I haven't subjected our dog to this, even though the one time the vet did it he didn't seem to mind. It's not all the time, and it usually only happens when he's asleep, but sometimes if he barks really suddenly it sort of sprays out. I've caught him licking it up so many times and I cannot for the life of me figure out how something that smells so bad can possibly taste good. So anyway now that you're done vomiting, maybe you could tell me where I get this bran stuff? #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Thank you. If your suggestion can help combat this very smelly issue, I will personally bake you a box cake and send it to you. Or if you're too far away geographically, I will just mail you the box of cake mix and a can of frosting. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: Excellent. Tell me, do you like the Funfetti frosting, with its bits of unidentifiable-yet delicious-colored matter? Because that seems like an appropriately festive thank-you gift, if you're interested. #barackobama
@Aesop's Foibles. YES.: I like anything that starts with frost and ends with ing. That's me. I used to say that I'd prefer cake if it was reversed, with the majority being icing and the rest is cake. #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: i can't believe you said that (in a good way)!!! my husband and i have always thought we were the only ones to notice that our oldest dog's toes smell like corn chips. we also thought that it might be specific to this dog (our other one does not have the same smell on his feet). is this a thing? do other people know? #barackobama
@dr.seabreeze: Oh MANY people know. On dogster apparently people talk about it a lot (if you follow my link above to the page where a vet explains why the frito paw happens, he mentions that he gets asked about it a lot). And all of my friends all have dogs with frito paws! Join the club (note: there is no actual club that i know of) #barackobama
@thecameralovesyou: we can start a club! i'll definitely check out the link. but now i worry that there is something wrong with my other dog who does not have frito paw... #barackobama
I heard he did this to Ahmedinejad in order to get him to the bargaining table. From the headlines, it looks like Mahmoud is due for another belly rub.
@Kivrin: (I feel I should explain, my dog is extra pink because her fur is really thin. A friend saw a random picture of her when she was a baby and said "What is that?" It's... my puppy..) #massagetherapy
I started playing this, and quickly paused to tell my partner something, only to hear "Jean Ballner" as "raging boner." I'm so excited to re-watch this movie correctly, now. #massagetherapy
Most importantly, why was the Golden Retriever never introduced by name? What, she's just a pretty face???
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* WHY DO THEIR PAWS SMELL LIKE FRITOS, FOR GOD'S SAKE? #barackobama
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[blogs.dogster.com] #barackobama
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And because you said it's gross ... I can't read it. I just can't. I love that smell too much to have it tainted by knowledge of something gross!
But you should forward it to dooce. She's the one that first made me realize it was Fritos that I was smelling. #barackobama
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Yes, I am jealous of Bo.
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@midwestdesigner: well if you have the strong love for it like i do, then the article won't change your mind. I still get my nose right in there. I also drape myself on them when they're sleeping. I can't get enough!
Ok after all this talk, I just can't not post a picture. People prob get sick of my dog pictures but screw you hypothetical people! I have two but this is the one who has super-frito feet. #barackobama
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LUCKY. #barackobama
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(Squee! puppeh, puppeh, puppeh!) #barackobama
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If I tried this, my dog would give me her "Eff off" face. Displayed here. It's out of focus but you can feel the anger clear as day. #massagetherapy
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@Kivrin: Thanks :) I gave her some pointers.
(My other dog would clearly be in full support of any and all massages) #massagetherapy
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@thecameralovesyou: oh no wait. Same dog! haha. HERE'S the other one. #massagetherapy
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A massage might be nice, but what your dog really wants is a belly rub! #massagetherapy
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Ahem. Sorry, I feel compelled to yell that whenever I spy a pink puppy belly just beggin' for a rub. #massagetherapy
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@Kivrin: (I feel I should explain, my dog is extra pink because her fur is really thin. A friend saw a random picture of her when she was a baby and said "What is that?" It's... my puppy..) #massagetherapy
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And: Woofty. She is something special. My first response was "Hey lady, I think these dogs might be responding to straight attention rather than your awesome petting, um I mean, massage techniques. Henry Wrinkler looks like he'd be down for anything." BUT, then the cynic in me dissolved when I realized that without this video, I would have had no idea how much my dog wants me to serenade him with a personalized song to the tune of Amazing Grace. Thank you, crazy dog massager! #massagetherapy