Many people who have 4-legged fur kids can attest to their ability to know when it’s time for food and fun. This is one of those moments.

Recently I’ve included Iris to the morning supplement routine. What this includes is allergy meds* for Sierra, my super allergic Pitty-mix, plus some supplements to help boost her immune system to relieve symptoms of allergies.

The supplements have been fantastic for her while we continue to manage her severe allergies. Prior to the change in routine, Iris, my Maligator, knew the routine as “Peanut butter* puppy time” simply because Sierra would take her meds with PB and Iris would have some PB too for being present.

The kicker was after taking her allergy meds, Sierra would also take 6 supplement treats. Iris, ever intently, would stand guard should Sierra or I drop one. Iris is most definitely an opertunist when it comes to food.

Iris being a Belgian Malinois is acutely aware of her surroundings. She’s most definitely a high maintenance dog as a result. This is indicative of the breed and part of the reason why Belgian Malinois dogs are not ideal for first time dog parents. She’s tested my limits multiple times with her intelligent stubbornheadedness.

Back to the morning after being ever not so subtlety awoken by the infamous Maligator. Iris was ready for me to wake up. I, not so much from having fallen asleep in the early hours of the morning. That didn’t matter to her. It was getting lighter outside and that meant morning treats. She even managed to wake up Sierra to join her in her endeavor to get my butt up and downstairs.

I’ve lost track of the doggy nudges to wake me up between the two of them.

Not being a morning person, the girls know I make a beeline for the coffee pot. That is expected by both of them. Iris will follow me to the kitchen and Sierra will lazily work her way downstairs.

Upon entering the living room, coffee* in hand, the two of them are already in cahoots armed with the knowledge it’s morning and mommy is up with her coffee. THEIR TURN.

The two of them working together making sure that I know it’s their turn to recieve their morning treats.

Up until a week ago Sierra was the only one who had been taking supplements. Including Iris into the routine amplified the demand to ensure I make good on the morning routine. Iris is now getting supplements for her skin and coat* in case you were wondering.

Peanut butter is good. Peanut butter and treats are even better. The biggest instigator being Iris who earlier woke up Sierra to join her in waking me up. It was their time to enjoy the morning.

Needless to say the two of them got what they wanted. I did however walk them outside to relieve themselves prior to giving them treats. Two reasons. One, they needed to be taken out. Two, to help reenforce that I’m the Alpha and they are expected to listen to me. The latter mostly due to Iris being a Maligator.

The two of them are already taking their morning post treat nap and being very very good dogs. A tired dog is a good dog. Most definitely when one has a Belgian Malinois in their home.

I even got to enjoy some Maligator cuddles too.

Well, I’ll be letting them sleep for a bit so I can get my day started. Including letting you in on the life of these two treat loving cuties. Have a wonderful day!