Fun and Games

Fun and games on the Beltline!!Photo by Chiara Switzer.

Video - "Dog Walking 101"

Video - "Cocoa's Little "Problem"

An intervention is being planned for Cocoa, a Shih Tzu & King Cavalier Spaniel cross. A happy-go-lucky kind of dog, Cocoa has been partying just a little too hard lately. His life style, although active, involves a lot of illegal substances, and some legal ones. Watch the video at your own risk. It hurts to see a dog so young, so vital, headed down the wrong road.

Buzz Lightyear Lost!!

A "Buzz Lightyear" action figurine has gone missing on the Beltline! The toy (a plastic spaceman from the movie "Toy Story") was last seen in the hands of a small child. According to the mother, "It slipped through Babbee's fingers and is somewhere in the grass."
If you find it, please return it immediately. Babbee cannot sleep without it!
(Editor's note: This unfortunate photo was submitted to us by a concerned citizen. Poor Buzz has been mauled beyond repair. A collection is being taken up for the sleep-deprived child. Send your twenty dollar bills to "BeltlineDog Toy Replacement Service" asap.)

Torturous Tickling!!

Torturous Tickling Terrifies Terrier! Eyewitness accounts confirm that this tiny terrier was tickled mercilessly for several minutes. (Reports vary from one and a half minutes to 7 minutes long.)

Despite Jack's writhing and wiggling, the human involved refused to stop tickling his belly.

Tickling the belly may be a sign of affection for some, but others believe that it is a form of sadistic torture!!

One onlooker was overheard to say, "My gawd, I wish he would stop."

Another person cried out, "Oh!! To be a puppy again!!"

And yet another, simply went home for supper.

Please! If you witness any such tickling incidents, report them to your local "Tickled to Distraction" Society.

Nothing will be done, but at least you'll feel better.

Video - "Ultimate Dog Fighting!"

Video - "Big Fight!"

Thanks to (in order of appearance) Spud, Rich, Kim, Willie, Max, Pugsley, Mac, Baxter, Frankee, Logan, Dooley, the little white dogs, 17yr. old Charlie, the humans, and Mr. Tuesday

What are they reading?

What are they reading?... Bella and Kashmir don't watch TV, no siree! These spaniels spend their evenings reading the classics - Dante's Inferno ("It's so scary!") and Homer's "The Odysee"... or is it "The Illiad"? - ("Why didn't the guy just stay home or take the train?") When asked about Oprah's Book Club, both dogs barked, "We like things a little more high-brow!" Fair enough. It just affirms the old saying, "Spaniels read things other dogs don't."

Video - "Holding On"

A big thank-you to every dog that agreed to be held for the camera. As we all know, dogs would rather run free, free, free! ...even if it means they run right into the cemetary and refuse to come back when called! (You know who you are.)

"Make My Day"

Some people complain that the Beltline is a lawless place - dogs running wild, leashless and free! Nothing could be further from the truth. There are several dogs that patrol the area quite regularily. Witness Oscar, a Shnauzer, seemingly sunning himself on a nice patch of grass. However, in the close-up picture, you'll notice that Oscar is on high alert! Nose in full sniff, ears aquiver with anticipation, muscles tensed and coiled! He is ready, at a moment's notice, to spring into action and take charge of any untoward dog behaviour. Many of us have witnessed him stepping in when dog play gets too rough. With blinding speed, Oscar pins the offending dog, and holds him until a more congenial attitude is resumed. Thank-you Oscar!

Friday's Gone

Friday's gone
but not forgot
a sweet old dog
we miss him a lot!

Concerned

Some of the older dogs on the beltline are concerned about the amount of vicious ear-pulling going on. "Fun is fun," barks Dooley, "but I draw the line at my ears!" No names have been released, but rumour has it that a certain MAWF (aka Frankee) is the worst offender. "Off", "let go!", "Stop it right now or you will have a big time out little sir!" have all been shouted quite fiercly... to no avail. The MAWF persists and Dooley suffers. Perhaps the solution lies in Bitter Apple, a product used to stop puppies from chewing on furniture. Dooley, however, refuses to apply the product to his dangly appendages, claiming that, "My ears are not furniture!" and "Frankee should know better!". Two very good points Dooley!

Video - "The Mighty MAWF!"

Extremely rare in Toronto, the Mini-Arctic-White-Fox (or "MAWF") is a hardy, aggressive breed. Barely 6lbs, it is able to wrestle a stick right out of the jaws of a giant, black German Shepard, more than 1o times his size. After the match took place, Dante, the defeated Shepard, was overheard to say, "I hope no one was watching!"

Chapeau Sur Chien

Nic, or Nico, although a large, manly dog, will occasionally wear a "chapeau" on the Beltline. Rumour has it that Nic once spent a summer in gay Paris, or "on the continent". (A lot of dogs ask, "Where is the continent?" How do you explain geography to dogs that have only travelled to the cottage and back? You don't. You merely say, "It is very, very far away, and if you don't stop eating poop I will send you there too!)

Train Chasing

One of the favorite activities on the beltline is train chasing. Here is an action shot of Willie, french bulldog extrodinaire, running to join his buddies in a game of "catch the train and bark a lot while doing it!". This exciting sport, although popular with the doggies, can be a real problem for small children on bikes, the occasional surly jogger, and timid walkers. The fury with which our furry ferocities greet each TTC train is loud, savage, crazed, and outta control! Not for the faint of heart.

Indignities

Indignities do happen on the beltline. No names will be given, but suffice it to say, despite the best efforts of our human companions

improprieties have taken place.

(Here is Pogo, an adult female Chihuahua having her way with Frankee - a puppy, barely housetrained!)

Frankee was neutered shortly after this photo was taken. Pogo was spayed a year ago so her behaviour is somewhat puzzling. And, for those of you not in the know, usually the roles are reversed.

Snared!

In his frenzy to get to the beltline, Cocoa snared Frankee in his leash. Seconds later, Frankee was up and at 'em, retaliating with harsh barks and some quick ear nips. The boys remain on good sniffing terms however, and have vowed to be more careful in the future.

White Dog Summit

There was a white dog summit held on the beltline. Approximately 7 small white dogs attended, several of them Shitzsus.

Topics under discussion: to roll in dirt or not to roll; curly tails? better than short stubby tails?; how often should a small white dog get picked up by complete strangers - once? twice? or several times during a walk?

These questions and more were barked about. Romp breaks were taken, sniff-abouts occurred, and a good time was had by all!