Trixie in 2008

I enjoy giving my parents hugs and kisses all the time. They think I'm the most loving dog in the world. Watching them, I don't think they need the extra loving. Now that I think about it...there is no such thing as not needing more love.

Taking Care of My Parents,

Trixie

Been Awhile

I've been so busy! I have learned to get slippers for both Mom and Dad! The funny thing is that I won't get just one slipper at a time. I do whatever is possible to bring both slippers.
I have also learned to play dead even though it scares my Mom. I know there are agility trained Borders out there, but I do okay getting the paper and singing when ever called upon. My favorite song is "Let it Snow" which doesn't go over to well when it's ninety degress outside.
Hugs and kisses seems to be the duty asked for the most often. I'm gettting pretty good at that command. Kisses are my favorite. I've been compared to Mick Jagger and can really lay one on. Take Care all! Thanks for reading.

Training

Ok, they've got me. Mom and Dad have found the ultimate training tool, the plastic bag. I never thought they would figure this one out. I can't stand the sound plastic bags make. Now, whenever I do something I'm not suppose to they shake these things at me. Drives me nuts!

Barking@ you,
Trixie

Learning

I'm learning all bunches of stuff!

I found that if I jump on the chair I can then jump on the table and reach all sorts of goodies!

I also learned that I can't stand water. We'll see what my parents do about this problem. My Mom was reading the dogster forums and I over heard her telling my Dad they were going to buy a baby pool. Why would they need that? They don't even have a baby!

I've learned that the back yard is perfect for digging. I can really get into some good dirt back there.

Most of all.............I've learned that my Dad loves getting kisses from me. He especially likes this when he comes home from working all day.

Barking@ you,
Trixie

Older Now

I've been with my new family two weeks. Wow, what a fun back yard they have! I can go for hours watching the squirrels and the birds!

I have to keep an eye out for the neighbor's dog. For some reason he starts lifting his leg when I ever get near. My parents start yelling and he goes away.

Boy, has my nose gotten bigger! I hope I'm not related to Pinocchio! Within these couple weeks I've gotten twice the size! I don't act like I'm any bigger.

I have learned I can jump up on the couch and my Dad's favorite chair. Mom and Dad don't seem to mind. The bed...that's another story. I think that achievement will be at least another couple weeks.

Barking@ you!
Trixie

The first five days

I've been with my new family for five days. The first two were crazy! They took me all over the place. I met all kinds of people. I hope they don't always do this! Ok, that must be what my family calls a weekend.

Since Monday I have been going to work with Mom 'cause her boss (brother) is out of town. I sure hope he doesn't mind me being here with Mum all day.

I sleep half of the time and the other half I drive everybody nuts. I like to chew on everything. I can even chew on my own collar. Someday I'm going to be too big to do that. Right now my parents can't find a collar small enough.

I met my Grandparents last night. They brought over the scariest thing I've ever seen. It squeaks when I jump on it. They were impressed with me 'cause I could go in and out of my doggie door and went potty outside. I guess it doesn't take much to impress them!

I better go. I see a chair I haven't chewed yet.

Barking@ you,
Trixie