Grapes and Whiskey

If you didn't know this already, Molly and I love our dogs. For a long time we had only one dog, Addie. She was essentially a perfect dog - other than maybe being a bit overprotective of her owners. This really only manifested itself when we went camping, and we were ok with her one flaw. About a year and a half ago, Whiskey joined the family. She is a sweet dog, but a bit more devilish than Addie. Actually, she kind of looks like a devil, although she is missing the pitchfork (if she had opposable thumbs, I bet she would carry one). She likes to chase stuff, get in dog fights (but only if the other dog starts it), and get into whatever we might leave around the house. Addie hasn't picked up on most of her habits, but she has decided that we are so busy paying attention to Whiskey that she can pretty much do what she wants...so she basically stopped listening to us. Now I know what you are saying, why don't you take them to dog class or get some training? I will tell you why - Addie acts like she has been taken to the vet for the systematic removal of all her nails and teeth when forced to be in a room with all those other 'animals' and Whiskey acts like an angel and does everything you say, prompting us to wonder why she needed to go to training in the first place. So we have decided to do our best with our own disciplinary skills. The other day Whiskey decided to get some grapes off the counter...and her sister joined her in devouring these doggie delights. Problem is grapes are poisoness for dogs. Luckily Molly came home for lunch and realizing what happened she immediately took them to their favorite destination - the vet. They basically had to have their stomachs pumped and then they were put on IVs for two days. Good times let me tell you! Fortunately they are fine now. When you see them at the wedding, please remember not to feed them any of the Red Grapes coated with Chevre and Pistachio. Thank you.