Take yesterday for instance. There I was minding my own business when I saw some potatoes sitting on the verandah rail. Strange place for them I thought so I decided to investigate. They were pretty tasteless so I buried a couple and played ball with the others until they broke up. Spuds aren't that hardy really. How was I to know that Mum had put them there to "green up" (Whatever that is ) before she planted them? Stupid place to put them and anyway I did plant some of them for her. Saved her worrying about it - but no - she was still not happy.
Then there was the chair leg affair. The parents were busy on their computer things and I was under the table dozing off when a chair leg decided to attack me so I gave it a good old gnaw in return. Did the chair leg get into trouble - oh no !
I must admit to being a bit naughty one morning though. Mum and me had bin for our morning walk and she was playing ball with me when I saw out of the corner of my eye a big hoppy 'roo just in the paddock nearby. I waited until Mum was looking the other way and I just disappeared and was way up the back scrub before she even knew I was gone. Gee that 'roo could hop ! I could hear Mum calling me but decided I was having too much fun and she could wait. She would still be there later after all but the 'roo wouldn't be. Eventually both she and Dad were searching for me . I could see Mum through the bushes so I crept up behind her and pretended that I had been there all along. My tongue nearly gave the game away though as it was hanging down nearly to my knees but Mum didn't catch on and she even gave me a treat for coming when I was called . Ha - fooled 'em again.
We recently went on the "Million Paws Walk" to raise money for the RSPCA. That was a great day and we raised about $550 for them.There were so many dogs and lots of fun things to do . I'm already looking forward to next year's walk .
Me and Dad having a break at the Million Paws Walk . I am wearing my KDOT bandana. We KDOT dogs were there in force supporting the RSPCA.
Have a look at my new harness too . It fits round my neck and then over my nose. The parents are very happy as I don't mind wearing it and I am very well mannered when I have it on. I must admit I do enjoy the admiring glances and compliments from people who see me walking nicely down town and Mum and Dad are very proud of me.
Here I am with Mum having fun on the KDOT agility equipment at the Million Paws Walk. The hurdles were low because there were some puppies and little dogs having a jump. I walked over them !
Mum has made me a "snuffle rug" . A nice lady at obedience class told her about them. It is just a rubber mat with holes and Mum spent ages threading bits of soft material through the holes. I helped by chewing the bits of material to make them fit through the holes better but she said it was no help at all as they were all soggy. You see what I mean about the parents not appreciating my help ? Anyway treats are hidden in the rug and I snuffle them out . It is good fun. I usually play with it at breakfast time. I also have another new toy called the "twirly" but I will tell you about that next time when I get some photos of me doing clever stuff . Watch this space !
Despite all the misunderstandings I got Mum a really cool card for Mother's day 'cos she and Dad love me and look after me and I love them and I am sooooo happy with life. I signed the card with my bestest foot print and Mum thought it was great - she laughed a lot too which can only be good.
The front of my card.
Sweet hey ?
And when you open it !
It is a bit cold now with Winter being here. Smokey and me have decided to curl up in front of the big log fire indoors to keep warm. Mum and Dad fit in where they can. I was a bit scared of the fire at first as it makes some crackle and pop noises sometimes but "Smokes" reckoned I was being a whimp so I braved it out and found that it really is okay. Here's a photo to prove how brave I am. Smokey has to get closest to the fire to show off of course. He is such a show pony. Anyway I'm shinier than him so there.(and I can still round him up )
Well I have to go and have a snooze by the fire. Had a big morning at KDOT class today and a high speed romp afterwards with my mates . I love Sundays .
Until next blog - keep warm and well - Cheers
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