My sister came to visit today, and Comang has not left her side. He’s been ignoring me for the new two-legger the entire day…they’re taking a nap together on the couch as I type this!

(I’ve blocked out my sister’s face because she values her privacy a lot more than I do. Plus, I’m quite certain she would murder me if I posted the unedited version on the world wide web.)

And here I thought the lying-on-his-back, using-my-arm-as-his-pillow sleep position was reserved only for me. Traitor!

When my dog Comang is at his most comfortable, he likes to flip onto his back. (Please excuse the quality of these pictures, as most of them were taken with camera phones.)

He has no shame, that one, fully spreading and baring his genitals for all to see.

Sometimes I’ll even join him… (but in a more modest manner)

Other times I’ll come home to see what he’s really been doing the entire time I was gone.

He usually ignores the TV, but we like to think that he quite enjoys it in his upside-down position, as his favorite place to stretch out is on the couch in front of the boob tube.

Although my family’s had several dogs over the years, none of them has done this so we think it’s hilarious. I thought Comang was just a weirdo until friends informed me that their dogs do this too. I’ve also discovered sites like Upside Down Dogs that prove there are plenty of weirdos out there like him.

Do your dogs like to lie on their backs?

I have never been the type to adorn her pets with nonessential clothes or accessories. And although Comang is a shih-tzu, we keep his hair short because it is easier to maintain.

However, as we enter our first winter together I am a bit worried that my little guy will suffer from the frigid northeast weather as we go on our twice-daily walks.

Last week we experienced the coldest day of the season (so far) and so I took out the doggy shirt that his previous owners had bequeathed to us. The little guy LOVED it — he started running around in circles as soon as he spotted it in my hands, and refused to let me take it off of him when we returned from our walk.

Since then I have been on the lookout for a sweater or a jacket for Comang, as the doggy shirt isn’t too warm. The selection available online is massive — too overwhelming for someone like me — so I figured I would wait until our next trip to the groomer, who carries a good selection of pet clothes.

Until I saw this, that is.

The Doggy Back Jacket is designed for older dogs experiencing aches and pains. The “doggy back” of the jacket can be heated or frozen before being attached to the jacket via velcro to provide comfort.

I am always a bit skeptical of non-medical products designed for pet use. I mean, how do they actually know that the dog experiences relief from this jacket? Because as much as we would love to communicate with our animals, we can never fully understand what they’re thinking or feeling. 

In addition, Comang is only 3 years old so he does not require relief from arthritic pain…

…but…

HOW FREAKIN CUTE ARE THESE JACKETS??!!?

I might just get one for my little buddy and end up using the “doggy back” portion for show.

via Nerd Approved.

My dog Comang is obsessed with my sister’s dog Dante. Not in a “I have a crush on you” way. Nor in a “I want to hump the crap out of you” way. It is pure, unadulterated OBSESSION wherein the entire world disappears save for this one Cairn Terrier mix.

My poor furbaby, whom everyone says is one of the most well-behaved dogs they’ve ever seen, goes into a frenzy when Dante is within sniffing vicinity. He follows him around everywhere, goes into hyperventilation mode, and even loses control of his bowel movements (this is the dog who has never had an accident in our house). He does not mount; rather, he stands behind Dante and makes humping movements.

Quite literally, he becomes another dog.

Seeing the two of them interact is quite a sight to behold. While Dante loves people, he hates other dogs. Comang holds no exception. Growling, snapping, and mounting ensues. After some time, Dante gives up and tries his best to run and hide.

This past Thanksgiving, my sister and Dante stayed with us for an entire day and night. The holiday certainly became a memorable one due to these dogs…especially when Dante found the perfect hiding spot.

Curiously, Comang is fine with other dogs. It is only Dante that brings out this frenzy from within, leading my sister to inquire: “Dante, why are you so sexy?”

I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving was a better one than Dante’s!

While making some changes to my banner I decided to add my dog Comang to the mix:

The banner is still a work in progress (what do you think of it so far?) but the pooch is ready for his closeup!