Wet Saturday, and I Don't Mean Rain

I absolutely love my people and they were so encouraging with me as I first moved to my new home. They were patient as I'd have little wet accidents around the house. I quickly learned the techniques to best teach them when I need to go outside. They caught on quick and I was rarely embarrassed by times when they just didn't get it.

But something happened this last Saturday. My family was gone most of the day; something to do with that round ball they kick around all of the time (I can't wait until I'm a little bigger and can play kick with them). I was stuck in the kennel most of the day and I just couldn't hold it. Seems like every time I needed to go out, you know, felt that urge, I just let loose. It was so embarrassing. The big guy couldn't tolerate it and was very mad at me. He tried playing with me but that seemed to just make things worse.

After a full day of pee'ing everywhere, I finally was able to settle down some and sleep it off. Yesterday was much better and hopefully the worst is over.


Bark at ya later!

Me Run? You Gotta be Kidding

When I first came to my new family, I absolutely looked forward to our daily (sometimes 3 times) walks. At first I would walk with my friend Lucky and show him that even though my legs were 10 times smaller than his I could keep pace, no problem. But after a few walks my people stopped taking Lucky then me. Time passed and my friend Lucky has moved on (still not sure to where) and my people started taking me for walks.

Harrumph! I'm not interested in walking where they want me to. I want to go where I want and honestly, it's really quite offensive how they tug on that rope thing to make me go with them. Why can't they just let me roam free? I love to just plop my bottom down and give them my sweet pathetic look of "please don't make me walk any further." Then I give them a little whine. That makes them stop and notice me. But it doesn't get me out of the walk. They tug and tug and I pull back until we just stop all together.

Yesterday my big man guy, I'll call him Tex, took me on a walk. I new I was in for it when he took me out because he was dressed in shorts, a sports shirt and soccer shoes (I secretly love to nibble on those). Then he shocked me by putting a muzzle like thing over my nose and mouth. I heard him call it a "gentle leader" but there was nothing gentle about it; just irritating. On went the leash and he led out.

We went rounds and rounds on who should lead and where I would sit. I played in the grass a little but he insisted on walking. Finally I wore him out and we stopped at a big silver thingy (he called it a fire hydrant). I approached it and before I could give it a good sniff he pulled me back and started petting me. Tough decision, silver thingy that looked so good or Tex to lick (he was still salty tasting from his soccer practice with little man). I went for the satisfying lick and we played there on the corner for a while.

Then he stood to walk back but I surprised him. I took off on a full run and he had troubles keeping up. I kept looking back to make sure he hadn't fallen or given up because the last thing you need on a good run is someone to yank your chain, if you will. But he surprised me and eventually was side-by-side with me. The race was on and when we rounded the corner to our home it was a photo finish (well, no actual camera but I think I won).

It's nice to get out and when I'm in control it's even better.

Bark at ya later!

A Bit Sad

OK, I'm a bit sad and freaked out. I haven't seen my friend Lucky in 4 days. I don't think this is good. My people haven't gone out looking for him? I've noticed his dog food is mixed in with mine. They're not talking much about him. This couldn't be good.

The last couple of days I've moped around the house as I really have felt like being too happy. I miss my friend. I've heard my people call it melon-collie, you know, that sad feeling you get. That's what I've got. I'm not sure why I would mix a melon with a collie but it's a sad feeling anyway.

If you've seen Lucky, will you please let him know I miss him.

Bark at ya later!

Where's My Friend Lucky? And What's with the White Stuff?

Yesterday was such an odd day. First, some white stuff floated down from the sky. My people are calling it snow. At first I didn't want to go near the stuff but then I got adventurous and tested it out. It wasn't what I thought it would feel like but I was so excited I just had to ruin around in it. It was cold and wet and I could eat it.

My daddy person did a nice thing and started a fire in the fireplace. I cuddled up on my friend Lucky's pillow and took a nice long nap. When I woke up, the snow was coming down even more and the fun got even bigger.

The kids came home and I got to chase them around as they threw snowballs at each other.



But as the day drew on, I noticed something odd. My big brother Lucky was no where to be found. I knew my people took him on a ride earlier yesterday but they didn't return home with him? I'm not sad as I'm sure he'll return home some day. Just odd that he's always been here and now isn't.

Bark at ya later!

people are acting strange

I have this strange feeling in my little puppy gut that something is going to happen soon. My people have been acting really strange the past two days. The play with me plenty but they are coddling my big ole friend Lucky. Today they were taking a ton of pictures just with Lucky. It was really strange. I am the photo queen but I let them have their fun. Something just doesn't feel right. I hope I don't have to leave my new family like I did before. I am sure tomorrow will be just great.

Bark at ya later!

Challenge 2: Springy Hairband/Slick Hardwood

Have you ever slid around on the floor on your belly. Well don't try it on shag carpet but do if you have hardwood. My momma girl had me snag a hairband and she flung me around the floor. If she would have put a pad down and a little cleaner I could have been her mop. It sure was fun. Check it out below.



Bark at ya later!

Challenge 1: Springy Door Stop

Do you love good challenges? I absolutely love a good challenge. Lately I've loved to battle it out with the springy door stop while my people play games. It makes them laugh to watch me but I'm quite serious and competitive. I must make the springy thing stop. But something about it vibrating back and forth makes me just bark from my gut. It's so funny.



Bark at ya later!

Miss Me?

Sorry it's been so long since I've written. Did ya miss me? I've been so busy growing and playing and discovering the world around me that I forgot to ask my people to write for me.



As you can see my appetite has grown and so have I.



My girl loves me and loves to hold me even when I'm sleeping. Check out the next pic. I love her so much and she loves me.



I'm getting kind of worried about my pal Lucky. He isn't doing too well. Every time I nip at him to play he just barks at me and warns me to stay away. I hope he's all right.

Bark at ya later!