Almost a disaster....

Mom's not sure what happened and it all was so quick she didn't have time for a heart attack. We were on our way to the park when a neighbor and their beagle were walking past and all of a sudden, the leash just slipped from around my neck and FELL COMPLETELY OFF. Luckily, I didn't go far b/c all I was interested in was smelling my new friend. Mom calmly walked over to us, holding Miss Frankie with one hand and quickly grabbed me around the collar and hooked me back up. The timing was right b/c the chubby beagle all of a sudden felt threatened or something and then let out a low growl which then prompted me to start barking. Mom pulled me away and we walked off the park, like it never happened. She certainly was thankful the other dog was there, otherwise, I probably would have run off and she would have been chasing me for hours since I love to make a game of it!! To defend myself, I have been listening so much better though, and it's been a long time since I've run off! All I need is a ball to chase and I'm good for hours. Too bad Daddy can't last as long as I can!

I've been tagged...

I was tagged by Aurora RIP!!

Here are the rules:
Because it’s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

Seven Things I’m Thankful For:
1. I am thankful my mom and daddy take me for walks everyday
2. I am thankful for my little sister Miss Frankie for keeping life fun
3. I am thankful for meeting so many great friends on Dogster
4. I am thankful for those who have adopted and gave a pup a forever home
5. I am thankful for the vets and techs who work hard everyday to keep us healthy
6. I am thankful for hunting and birds!
7. I am thankful for TREATS!!! (I just love 'em!)

I'm tagging:

1 Tank
2 Lord Pippin
3 Emma
4 Duncan
5 Buster
6 Duffy
7 Buttercup

Mellow? Who are you calling mellow???!!

Mom came home from the gym and running errands where I was fast asleep on my new cushy round bed. Before I knew it, she had me on the leash and in the car so quickly, I didn't have time to get carsick. But I wasn't happy when we pulled into the vet's office. I SO didn't want to go inside. I didn't have a choice though, and went in, very unenthusiastically. The vet and vet tech were very nice to me but I still didn't trust them because I knew they were going to prick me with something!! And I was right....I ended up getting a shot for distemper!! I was so OUTTA there after that. The vet kept gushing about how beautiful I was and what pretty teeth I have and how mellow I was for a pointer. I saw Mom roll her eyes at that one. She was kind of amused at my clingyness...since we all know I am NOT a cuddler. (She spared the vet on the things I get into and chew!) I lost my winter blubber of 4 lbs which they were thrilled about, not that I was overweight, but they declared I was perfect for my build at 53 lbs...so Mom is determined to keep it that way. I survived the 20 minute ride home in the car without barfing, came home, ate a snack and zonked out for the rest of the afternoon! Mom figured it was because of the shot, but no worries...I was back to my old crazy self by dinnertime!!!

Naughty NAUGHTY Boy......

I got loose again tonight. Daddy's fault again. This makes the 6th time. Mom stayed calm this time. Miss Frankie watched from inside the glass storm door...she barked the whole time. I stayed close but darted away whenever Dad or a neighbor tried to catch me...it was a big game....at least to me it was!After about a half hour, my favorite person drove up.... Daddy's son Eric....and I ran right over to him as he opened his car door and I jumped right in!!! Eric didn't even have to get out of the car to catch me. But upon my capture, Mom realized I rolled around in poop of some sort. Daddy thought giving me a sponge bath was going to cut it NO STINKIN" WAY!!!! Mom marched the two of us upstairs and I got SCRUBBED. Then it was off to bed. Mom had enough drama tonight!!!

:)

Yesterday was my Woofday! But I'm going to milk it all weekend. I got a ton of toys and boneys yesterday and I even shared with Miss Frankie but the boney were out of the question - NO ONE touches those!! I went for a big hike yesterday evening....I had so much fun chasing bunnies and birds! I know Mommy's got more toys up her sleeve; I'm going to see what I can get out of her today!!

We can now add CD's to my Diet....

Mommy says I could eat poison and it would make me stronger. She swears I'm invincible. I gave her quite a scare last night. She was cleaning out her car and brought in a bunch of CD's that have been missing from their cases forever, and one dropped; . I found it quick as a flash and chomped on some of it. Most of the CD was accounted for but about a quarter of it was missing! Baby sister Miss Frankie was found with a piece in her mouth too, but Mom wrestled it away from her. I was too quick. She looked everywhere for the bits but they were gone! She called the emergency vet line and they told her to just keep an eye out; if either one of us didn't want to eat or drink or seemed in pain then to bring us in. Obi ended up downing treats (me too!) and eating a ton of food later last night. Everything is fine now, except Mom is exhausted from lack of sleep....she kept one eye open for us all night. She's probably going to take a mid-morning nap...

I've been tagged by Jezzi!!!

Oh wow! I’ve been tagged by my sweet friend Jezzie. Love you Jezzie!

Here's the rules of the game!

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

Here's my facts:
1. Mommy waited a whole 9 1/2 months for me! She visited the breeder long before I was even a thought!!
2.I love to play play play!! I go non stop. I love especially playing ball outside and walking around our neighborhood. I love meeting new friends too!
3. My most favorite treat is a giant king stuffed with doggie buscuits and smeared inside with natural peanut butter. I love peanut butter PERIOD!!4.One of my favorite toys is a giant ball more than twice the size of me that I push around the yard (and inside while knocking things over).
5.I am very lucky because Daddy's son Eric lives only a couple of blocks away from us so I get to play with him a lot. I salivate at the sight of Eric....he's a great playpal!!
6. I am very good natured and don't get jealous at all of my little sister Miss Frankie. I think she has a complex!! But I have my limits on how much abuse I take from her!
7. I do not like to cuddle yet...I am still too hyper and need to be moving at all times. Although this makes mommy a bit sad, I am coming around by allowing her to pet me nicely while I sit next to her.

Artie
Jaedon's Suger Cube
Frankie
Butter
Ellie
Boatswain
Chester

Oh, to be a dog....

Mommy sure thinks I've been acting funny lately. Well, what does she expect from me? She's given me 4 different dog foods in the last 2 weeks!! We've finally settled on Solid Gold Millenium; it tastes the most like what I'm used to. All this healthy stuff made my belly go crazy!! And with all the landscapers and big trucks going by on my street, my nerves are just frazzled!! I have no problem barking through the window at people but going outside is another matter entirely. Mom wants to know what spooked me lately. She has to trick me to go outside, which is very unlike me. She had to drag me to the back door to give me a walk yesterday. Once I was outside I was fine, and we walked all over the neighborhood. Last night, Daddy felt bad for me and let me sleep with them....the thunderstorms we were having were really scary. Unfortunately, there isn't much room for the 3 of us in bed and Mom's got a stiff neck this morning!! She's hoping I'll be more receptive to going out today!!

A Boody Mess!!

So I was having a great time yesterday hunting with Daddy and my new friend Milo, who's a six year old GSP. We were finding so many birds and Daddy was really proud of the way I stood on point, sometimes for over 4 minutes without moving!! But then, while running through some brush, I must have pricked my ear on a stickerbush. I came out, and Daddy took one look at me and freaked out - I was covered in blood. Things began happening quickly. There was a man with us who was a retired veterinarian and he bandaged up my ear and wrapped it around my head with gauze and an ACE bandage. I looked like a nursemaid! Daddy threw me in the car and took me home. Mommy was out that morning - she had treated herself to a massage and had just gotten home, very relaxed. We came in the back door where she was just about to give lunch to Miss Frankie, when I came in, and saw her face drop. After a heated discussion, I was back in Daddy's car, on the way to Animerge, to get my ear cauterized. Daddy had taken the bandage off to show Mommy and I started to bleed again, EVERYWHERE. Long story short, I got two stitches, plus cauterization, but it's w hole lot better than those bandages!! Mommy remembered what she did with my big brother Pepper when he hurt his ear; those bandages he had first gotten gave him a skin infection and his fur ended up having to be shaved and his cut cauterized after a week of misery! Mommy didn't want me to go through that - she sure is good to me. So I spent the rest of the day sleeping - I was real tired after all that happened. Such is the life of a hunting dogs....I hear this is pretty normal thing. Too bad my coat is white - Mom's not happy she has to wait to give me a bath....I am sure stinking!!!

I found a purpose in life!!!!

And it's hunting and sniffing out birds. I'm obsessed with them. But this morning, Daddy got me up real early and took me to his gun club. We had a ball!!! I was finding pheasants and quail left and right!!! Luckily it wasn't too cold out today, but it wouldn't have stopped me anyway. The first thing I did when Daddy got me out of the truck was to roll in deer poop!! Mommy almost cried when she saw me trotting behind Daddy, grinning like an idiot. She made Daddy pick me up, carry me inside and stick me right in the tub for a bath!!! *sigh* Well, we knew that was coming, especially with how obsessively clean Mommy is these days....always cleaning with bleach and sanitizing things....doesn't she know I'm just a dirty boy, and so is Daddy???!! Well, we had a real good time anyway...I was pointing like crazy. This afternoon sure looks like a big nap...I've earned it!!