Cat attack

After my morning run in the garden I ran back inside the house and saw the two black cats that live here too, Dolly and Smith. I chased them to the back door and unfortunately one got scared and batted me with a claw making me bleed.
It was a bit of a fright and I went with Maisie to the vets and he gave me a penicillin shot. I've been very quiet today having to keep an eye open for those cats all day.

All partied out and then..........................

I've had a really busy couple of weeks. Firstly a Pug party in aid of the Pug Rescue and Welfare Association in Cheshire. this was the first time I have ever met with other pugs and there were so many :-)
It was sunny and warm and while mummy and daddy bought raffle tickets and ate sandwiches I got to know as many new friends as possible.
There were loads of Puggy games and even fancy dress, I showed off my new camo' jacket.
I was exhausted at the end and slept all the way home.

The following week was another Pug party, it rained a lot and the fun and games were held indoors.
I met one of my dogster pals here, Lily, she looked beautiful in pearls and fairy outfit :-)
Daddy held me in the 'owner most like his pug' competition, we didn't win, I told dad he'll have to smarten up if he wants a chance next year.

But oh, this week, I was taken in the car to see my friend (now ex friend) the vet. Mummy and Daddy left me there, I hugged Mummy and wanted to go too but the vet made me sleepy.
I'm back home now, sore but still able to scoot around the house even though Mummy tells me to rest. If I get my paws on that vet......................

The rain came

Today it rained.....and rained......then a brainwave......'let's try out Chester's new coat' and I heard mummy and daddy enthusing over the proposed trial and I tried to make a run for it but the doors were closed and suddenly the coat was on me.

Mummy bravely volunteered to assist me to the middle of the garden then while I tried my best to pose in the lashing rain daddy took pictures from inside (lucky him, wish I could use a camera).

I did get my own back though by showing how clever I am by escaping through the cat flap. I had great fun while daddy tried to catch me scooting around the garden.

Now daddy has had to fix the door to the back hall so I can't escape.

My New Coat

On Friday my new coat arrived, it is great, fleecy lined to keep me warm and waterproof as well!
How furtunate that it was mummy's ??th birthday and all the family were here to see me in my new outfit (and celebrate mummy's birthday while they were here).

I especially like to have my photograph taken and have developed a stern pout for formal pictures, a male model has to practice and while daddy takes some very good shots I feel in need of a more professional approach, so if anyone out there is looking for the next Pug-of-the-year I'm here and available..........

Chester

I'm a Man(dog)

Today I had a strange experience. I went into the garden and felt the need to lift my leg rather than squat, it was odd!
Mummy and Daddy laughed and said I had become a man, I was so excited I tried again in the hall later but mummy did not seem so pleased that time.

I'm watching out for the postman every day, I may even be friends with him when my parcel arrives.

I have been browsing the internet and chosen a lovely coat for the winter. Mummy had to pay for it as I'm not old enough to get a credit card, perhaps if I tell the bank I can cock my leg now..............................

The Handsomest Pug

I went to the vet last week for a check up and he said I had become a very handsome chap. Daddy told mummy we will have trouble getting my head through the door if I get to many more compliments.

Now I'm a big boy and to large to sit on Daddy's lap I've decided that I'll have the seat for myself and Daddy will have to work somewhere else.

Mummy sits opposite me at her desk and I know she thinks it is a great idea because of course I'm so much more handsome than Daddy!

There is a Pug party near us in October and we are all looking forward to it, there are no pug friends here so I'm going to make lots of new ones.

Three cats also live here, I let them stay, but it is a constant worry making sure they are not in the room that I have chosen to be in. I had a spooky experience the other night as I was settling down to sleep, I felt another presence in my room and was alarmed to find brother Smith trying to share space with me.
It was only 1am so I barked and barked until I woke Mummy who woke Daddy who came down and got a shock as he opened the door and Smith leapt out over the baby (anti Chester escape) gate.

My best friend Lucy

Today mummy's friend arrived, I let them talk while I got to know Lucy. She's REALLY old, mummy said 14 years, WOW, but that made her a bit slow and all my best attempts to make her play failed. I tried eating the tail, chewing the ear, licking paws, mouth, nose, in fact anywhere I could reach and she ignored me! I had great fun though following her everywhere she went..

We eventually agreed a compromise, we both lay down for a sleep near each other. I hope she comes back soon.
Chesterx

Holidays by the sea!

I had a lovely time on my holidays but it was really hot! Daddy had to keep the air cond on in the car all the time. I like being in the car and now I don't have to be in the crate its even better. Daddy bought me a harness so I can ride alongside him.

It has been cooler since we got home and I never feel much like going out when it's windy and raining so I've been yelled at a lot for finding an inside toilet....dunno what all the fuss is about.

The parents have sussed where I'm getting all my outside tasty treats from and blocked my way in....you'd think they would be pleased at the way I pick up extra free protein from recycling cat waste. No pleasing some people.

A big cardboard box came today with all sorts of junk in it for mummy and daddy but I got the best bit...the box! I played inside that for ages among the shredded paper. See you again soon dudes,
Chester x

A Certificate for me!!!

I've just added some notes I made but hadn't put them here yet, hope you enjoy reading them.

Last Friday I went to my sixth and final puppy class and was awarded a certificate (but better still a bag of treats) for my efforts over the last weeks.

I liked jumping the hurdles best (they were only 2" high) and am looking forward to my intermediate course.

Later this week I'm told we are going away in the caravan again, the cats are being left at home and mummys daughter is coming to look after them, ahh, four days with mummy and daddy all to myself!!!

To Scoot or Pugona

It's been really hot here over the last few days I have to get lots of sleep on the cool kitchen floor.
Today I was washed, nice and cool followed by a game of chase the towel and chase anything in the garden until I was good and hot and sweaty again.

When I'm chased and get very excited I forget everything else and tuck my bottom in and with ears back run in mad circles around the house or garden. My parents call it the 'pug scoot' but I read that it is also called the 'pugtona' by other parents.

I know they want a picture of me while I scoot but I say when I'm good and ready......................