Christmas Gifts

Even though this year I was left home alone for most of the Christmas celebrations, I am glad to see that Santa didn't forget me. After all he made me dress up as an elf. Tonight my owners showed up with bags full of gifts. At first I stayed away from the bags because I'm afraid of them. I just don't like how they sound and that is why I try to stay as far away from them as I can. However mommy kept calling me closer to the bags and taking things out of them. Slowly I began approaching the bags. How could I not? Stuffed animals were coming...

I'm an Elf?

My grandmother, from my Master's side, thinks that this Christmas Santa is going to need my help. That's why she has decided that I should be dressed as an elf. Grandma M. invited us over for some tea and I thought I was going to get my usual, a nice cut of chicken and my toys to guard. To my surprise there was no chicken for me tonight, just some carrots and a little gift bag. Mommy opened the gift bag and was very happy to see what Grandma M. had bought me. Being the curious dog that I am, I went closer to them to see what they were looking...

New Jacket

Remember how I told you mommy said I was getting fat? Well, it seems she was right. Today the UPS guy showed up with a box and mommy was super excited. Next thing I now she takes this red blanket and puts it on me. Ok, it is not a blanket and I do look hot in red, but she better not think that I'm going to be wearing this jacket and those winter boots when we go out for our walks. What will my friends think?  It is one or the other, but not bo...

Winter Is Boot Time

I thought that the fluffy white stuff from what my human owners called winter last year was a once-in-a-life-time thing, but it seems this winter thing is an annual event. Mommy has been bringing out winter sweaters, scarfs and jackets to try on me. She says I might need a new jacket because I have grown - taller and wider.  Now I'm afraid she might put me on a diet. Tonight mommy said that I should put my winter boots and practice walking with them. Somehow she thinks I might have forgotten how to use these shoe things. Well, all I can...

The dog behind the gate

Yes, we all know I bite and I've done it before, but I had my good reasons. Once I got adopted into my current forever family, I became a free dog. Nothing is locked behind closed doors and I'm free to walk anywhere inside the house at any given time. When visitors come over, I feel how my owners grow wary. They don't trust me much and are afraid I will attack someone. I try not to do anything bad, but it just irks me to see people grabbing my toys, my bed or my chewing sticks without even asking me. What I hate the most is when they all try to...

Don't touch Tiger

I've said before that I like protecting my toys. I don't know why I do this, but I do. I only let my master and mommy take toys away from me. Anyone else must know that I might bite them if they try to take whatever it is I'm protecting. Tiger is a toy Baba has for me at his house. I like visiting him because he always gives carrot sticks, a rawhide and Tiger to play with. When I'm allowed on the couch, I cuddle with my buddy like in the picture.Sometimes I play fetch with Tiger, but most of the time I just like to sit with him and make sure...

Chubby dog

This is me eating human food when no one is looking. Lately I've heard my owners complain about how fat I've been getting. It is not my fault, I love to beg at the dinner table. I also would do anything to get treats. Honestly, I think I should get a treat just for looking cute - and I look cute all the time. My mommy has been trying to put me on a diet. Every time she gives me a treat she cuts it in half, she ignores me when I'm begging for more food and she has even decreased the amount of dog food I get. When it comes to exercise, I still...

Gator the alligator - my friend

Today, mommy and I walked from our house to the pet store. I think she was trying to tire me out since I've been a little too active lately. It wasn't a long walk, only half a mile or so. Once we got to the store, I went crazy with all the smells and the other dogs inside the store. We walked around and when we came to the toy isle I was mesmerized with all the friends I found there. Gator, the alligator, called my attention the most. He was closer to my eye level and once I sniffed him I gently grabbed him out of the stand where he was. We...

Hot Summer Day Siesta

Summer here are hot! When the temperature gets so unbearable, all I want to do is sleep. My walks get cut in half because I simply refuse to move. What dog in his crazy mind would want to walk on hot pavement or on dry, prickly, dead grass? I, for sure rather stay inside relaxing, than suffer from that extreme heat. This is me taking a siesta on a summer day. All my play buddies are keeping me company and once I wake up feeling refreshed, I will use some of my energy to play with my to...

Work is for humans, belly rubs are for ME!

Having a dog life is the best thing ever. At least at my house it is. My owners work, clean, cook and exercise, while I play, eat and get taken out on walks. On the days my mommy stays home and works from home I'm her constant companion. While she types away on her computer, writing articles, proofing webpages, creating newsletters and maintaining her sites, I lay next to her and beg for her attention. Most of the time I get it. She pets me, gets me treats or tells me I have to wait until she has some free time. I don't mind waiting for her...

Get me out of the water

Bath time is not my favorite time, but I know it must happen. I usually know when bat time comes. I mean, it usually happend on Fridays or Saturdays, and when mommy goes into the linnen closet, I know it is either to change the bed sheets or to grab my towel. When I'm in the bathtub I stand still and stick my head out. I don't know why, but sometimes I feel I might drown, so I'm better off sticking my snout out the tub. Mommy is very gentle with my baths. She signs to me, and massages my body. The shampoo she uses on me smells really good and...

I'm in Big Trouble Now

I'm not allowed on the furniture anymore. As a free roaming house dog, I've been able to go all over the house since my adoption. Mommy and master have had little restrictions with me, and I've been able to snooze on the couch, on their bed, in the guest bedroom's bed, just about anywhere. Last night this freedom came to an end. I have various beds throughout the house, and I used these when we have company over, or when I want to protect my toys and treats from anyone. Now, it seems that based on last night's events, I'm going to have to rest...

Rainy Days

I'm not going out in this rain. When it rains it pours. That is so true. I don't like it when it rains because I refuse to go outside and do what I need to do. Would you like to do your thing while you are getting drenched in cold water? I'm sure you won't like this, so why should I, a dog, be forced to go outside when the weather is ugly? I woke up this morning and this bad storm is going on. Last time I went was around 11 p.m. last night. Right now it is 10 a.m. and I'm still holding it. I'm going to hold it until the rain goes away. Having...

Toys Toys and More Toys

Obi and his toys. My grandma says I'm a spoiled dog. I think that she says this because I have 3 beds, 3 different leashes, a carpet where I eat on and lots of toys. Isn't this how every dog lives? When it comes to toys I need a variety of them. It would be boring to play with the same toy every day. I know I don't like sharing my toys with anyone, especially any other dog, but if you ask me nicely I might let you play with some of them. Mommy says I'm weird. From all the toys I have, my favorite is this old sock my master doesn't use anymore....

Today I Turn 2-years old, or 14 if You Count in Dog Years

Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear Obi! Happy birthday to me! Yes, it is true. I'm a year older now. If I was a human baby I would be entering the terrible twos, but since I'm a dog and in dog years I would be turning 14, I should be a tamed dog from now on. I have been to previous dog birthday parties and I've had dog cake and ice cream. I've also seen some friends open gifts. However, for my birthday I wanted an intimate affair.  I told mommy and master that we should just stay in and celebrate as a family. I...

10 Things I Don't Like

Here is a list of a few things that get me all worked up: Big hairy dogs Molly from down the street Being kicked Being hugged and kissed by stranger My mommy playing with another dog Having my chewing stick taken away Walking in the rain Abusive behavior, by humans and animals Violation of my personal space Being left alone at hom...

My New Best Friend

Ever since I can remember I've had this white teddy bear named buddy (See "X-mas Card Perfect" for a picture of Buddy). I've played tug of war with him almost daily. I use him as my pillow, I drag him up and down the stairs when I'm playing with him and I chase after him when master throws him around the house. However, buddy makes me gag now. I think all the rough playing I've done with him have him seeing his last days. Buddy has this hole on his neck, and when I play with him, his white fully insides come out through this hole. I can't stop...