Purpose

You know I was thinking all day about Blogging. I don't need (lets me be honest here) another place to just talk about me. So I was thinking instead this could be a place of suggestion, from the canine point of veiw. Suggestions or a place of purpose, yes that is it a place that maybe can spark purpose! I like that, purpose. That is what we all need in life, a purpose. So that is what we will do, everyday, or as close to everyday my human can manage. At the end of the day, I will post my purpose for that day or a suggest to give purpose to a day. In hope that others may find direction in life through the tails (I mean tales) of others. So there we have it, a mission statement. So very dog you know, we are often on a mission.

Emma Zen

Introduction

Well, I guess before I start talking to much I should introduce myself. My name is Emma Zen Chiapuzio and I am one lucky dog! I found myself in a shelter in 2007 when I was only 4 months old. And that is where I met my human. She loved me from day one. The first year of my life was so so full it's hard to look back and see how it happened. The short of it was daily training, daily fun, and 100% attention on me, a dog! How'd this ever happen? I became a therapy dog and joined P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Wonderful Support) with the Orange County SPCA and then I joined Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Inc. One program allows me to visit in groups and one allows me to do my own thing. Being a therapy dog is easy. So many people love dogs and we have such a calming effect on people. I don't understand how anyone can treat us bad.

Anyways I progressed from Therapy Dog to Canine Actor and Model. Seams I had other talents and that has been fun and I have gotten to do a few small things. I am really good at the modeling part but I am only best at acting when they need someone to sit there and do nothing. I am great at that! One time for a reality show I had to sit on a couch all day! How cool, now that job was right up my alley!!!

During that year somewhere around six months of age. My humans put me in a side car. And the rest as they say, is history. I found my thing! I am biker dog. Infact I am biker dog extrodinare! Not that I am trying to pull my own tail or anything but hey if the Harley fits.

So that is me. Born 6.21.08 Said to be part Labrador and part Great Dane. I topped out somewhere around 100 pounds. And don't call me a boy just because I am big, I am girl! I still do therapy, modeling and biker dog stuff. I also love dog park, dog beach and the Lazy Dog Cafe. (I love chicken) My humans are the best, they think I am the cats meow! (Well, you know what I mean) and I have a presents. In person (or shall I say, in dog) and on the internet where you can find out all kinds of wonderful and fun information.

If your already at this blog well you have this address. Or you can find me at Twitter, Facebook or my web site www.emmazen.com . I am sure there is more but you get the picture. (Hey did someone say, take my picture?!!!) "Sorry camera hog".

Thank you for showing interest. I hope it gives you reason to help another canine in need!

Emma Zen

Hot Dog

Boy this weekend has been tough for a biker dog. The temperatures soared so high and the air quality was bad because of some local fires. Of course the best thing to do was what I did today, NOTHING... I laid around in the air conditioned house a slept. But yesterday I was out in the mix with it. I was on a ride and we had no choice but to come home in the heat. My human has some great tips for dogs out there in the sunshine.

• Be prepared - Make sure you think "dog first" and pack their bags accordingly
• Doggie Sunscreen - Yes they make such a thing and just because I am covered in fur doesn't mean I am not going to burn... Cover ears, noses, and doggie boobies. (for when we sit)
• Hydration - Mix pedilite in our water. It is made to kept human babies from dehydration and it works on us canines too.
• Anatomy - Dogs cool through their paws and they have a blood vesel that runs under their armpits. Cool these areas first with a damp cloth. It works better then pouring water over us.
• Cover - If your a dark color, put on a white t-shirt just make sure the airpit area is loose. And put us in the shade whenever possible

I know there are many more tips but these are specific areas humans need to concentrate on if your a biker dog. And it's a good thing my human knew this or this weekend would have been aweful.