Peachy's Pet Pals: Lilly Strulitzer! Strudel (the nosey noodle) Shares Her Summer Tips for Canines!

Strudel Marinelli

#1 hang around the barbecue grill you never know what divine munificence will fall from the sky

#2 be especially on the alert during human cocktail hour for tidbits they consume called hors d’oeuvres (hard for a dachshund to pronounce. I’m Austrian you know) You will need maximum stealth tactics here especially if you have been caught once or twice before.

#3 Be on the lookout for new summer guests. They are not yet hardened to dramatic “needy poses” or the one or two 

Tired tricks we try out endlessly on our parents . Bottom line they are generally “softies” ready to reward you for a

lmost no effort on your part. Stick closely to the most generous of these newcomers as they cant help but try 

to please us. Excessive and dramatic displays of gratitude on our part only help to endear. Barely audible sighs 

can also be effective in a pinch

# 4 Don’t hesitate allowing strangers to rub your head or scratch your ears. That’s also a good “softy” sign and  c

an prove beneficial down the road.

#5 Be especially alert if your parents and guests stay up late and drink a lot of this bubbly stuff and begin to behave foolishly.  

That only means their guard is down and is a perfect time to take advantage of what I call “low hanging fruit” 

(any morsel within jumping range)

# 5 Its summer time and its ok to wake your parents before 9. They don’t need that much sleep and the earlier start they g

et (especially after a night of the bubbly) the less attentive they are to grocery bags left on the floor etc. Another great  

trick is to pretend you haven’t been fed so your other parent accidentally feeds you twice (especially try this on dad) 

It doesn’t work every time but its always worth a try.

#6 Be on the lookout for food on your walks. For us walking is part of hunting and you never know what summer 

treats await on your morning or early evening jaunts. Half eaten hot dogs for example contrary to common belief 

Are NOT bad for you just avoid the chicken bones.

Any way have a great summer and remember Strudie's motto: YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE!!!