I don't know how many other i-doggers out there are students but I'm about to pull out my hair out with this insanity! So, for all of you have have test, final projects and crazy school stuff to take care of this post is for you to get it all out, scream, rant, let it go. Tells us all about it or just post to support each other. Summer is coming quickly but gotta get through a few books and test first. For me, I have 2 weeks left and everything is falling together so quickly that I hope it

True- if you count just trimming and painting my toenails :) If I wasn't so poor right now I would so have gone to the professionals. TPBM- Is getting another roommate at the end of this month, Yeah, cheeper rent!

True- I think? I'm so use to using my laptop keyboard that others are just not the same. TPBM - Is sitting on the chair because their dog is resting so nicely on the big couch that it would almost be a sin to wake her.

I don't disagree with breeding but I just wish more people were responsible so others don't have to pay for their mistakes. In my own experience I have seen the worst come from people who try to breed their dogs for profit. Smaller dogs are harder because there is a chance they may need a c-section which could cost the owner about $1,000 in some cases. There there are the birth defects that happen in even the best breed dogs. Also, not to mention sexually transmitted diseases that are possible

I really wish I could be around this forum more but Grad School has the better of me for now. These pics should give a good idea of what life has been like on Gizmo's side. This past week I went out into the field in southern Colorado to do some data collecting for part of my research and help out the Geomorphology class. With the Geology group we camped 4 nights in the cold Colorado mountains. Of course, we could not leave without our little assistants, the dogs. Gizmo and Marly waiting as we

False- she's at my toes right now :) TPBM- Has way too much homework/papers to write and not enough hours tonight to finish it all.

I'm really tempted to move up to Colorado myself after this past trip :) Here are a few more pics Gizmo making snow dog angels. And here is Gizmo's best little buddy playing in the snow. He's getting neutered today, wish him luck!

I've always found the subject of flea and tick prevention to be a touchy subject. What I use is Frontline spray once a month. It's a bit safer for dogs that are sensitive to other stuff and from my experience it's the brand I have seen to have the least amount of side effect. You can buy it right here on dog.com or at pet-co, petsmart type stores. Adams is another spray I would recommend for quick removal if the dog already has ticks but I would follow it up with a once a month prevention

False- I don't really watch TV anymore TPBM- Should go to sleep soon