I'm Back at the Dog Park!

I got my stitches out yesterday and went to the dog park for the first time in 10 days! I was so excited! I even met a lot of new dogs and people! The usual evening group wasn't there, except for one Miniature Australian Shepherd, and his Momma. I missed my friends, so I was a little sad not to see them . . . but it was great to make new ones!

I Out Smarted Momma This Morning!

Momma tried to give me my pill without putting it in peanut butter this morning. I did not allow that. She gave me a handful of kibble with the pill mixed in. I licked it all off of her hand, swallowed the kibble, and then spit the pill on the floor! I win! Momma went and got the peanut butter! I love peanut butter!

Not to Be Gross But . . .

My parents took me on an emergency trip to the vet again, just now. I had what they called a pustule right on the edge of my spay incision. The vet said it was just from an ingrown hair. To be safe, she gave us antibiotics. Momma covers the pill in peanut butter for me so that it tastes like a treat. It's yummy, and I'll be ok. I still can get my stitches out on Saturday. Oh yeah, and I gained half a pound, since I was there last Saturday.

The Treat in the Bottle

Momma took this video of me trying to get a Zuke's Mini Naturals treat out of a plastic water bottle. It was great fun. She called to me at the end, so that you can see my face. Oh, and I suggest getting these treats. They are really yummy. There's an Amazon.com link on my "Cool Supplies" page.

I'll Get It Momma!

I was bad. I wasn't listening to Momma's "Leave It" command. She crated me after this, so she could finish cleaning the floor.

I Saw the Light!

Seriously though . . . Momma's friend Elaine (Elaine means light) came by today with her bull dog's old crate. I'm getting too big to sleep in my Snoozer carrier every night. I was sleeping in my brother, Maui's, but I don't fit in it with the cone on. This new one is perfect! Momma had me get in it for the photo, which I wasn't happy about. It was play time in my mind.

Oh yeah . . . and it was the first time I met Elaine. I liked her. I wanted to play with her, but she had to leave. She said we'd get to play soon, though. I can't wait! I hear she has three kids for me to play with too!

I've Been a BAD Girl!

Ok. Not too bad, really. Momma just caught me chewing on the thing she hangs all her wet clothes on (she calls it a drying rack). She thought it looked like I was in a cage, and I hammed it up with the sad look.

What a Sight!

There was this big bird on the fence holding a rat in it's talons last night! I barked at it. Momma stood up between me and it. It flew off. Momma called it a hawk, and said she's glad it didn't come around when I was smaller. I wish she'd gotten a photo to post.

"Can't Keep a Good Pug Down"

I had some swelling next to the incision. Momma freaked out and took me to that evil place where they do experiments on me again. I barked ferociously as soon as we got off the highway, and didn't stop until I was on the table.

Luckily, today they didn't take any more body parts. They just took my temperature and poked at my belly some. Then they said I was fine.

The swelling is just from the muscle being stretched during surgery, and the fact that I refuse to rest all the time. The lady said it's a Pug trait . . . can't keep a good Pug down.

I even showed her how much spirit I have by barking and jumping at the dogs I heard on the other side of the door, while I was on the table. Then I barked ferociously all the way into the car.

Apparently, I have to go back again next Saturday to have the stitches taken out. I don't want to.

Spay

I learned what spay meant yesterday. Not fun.

My parent's took me to the vet hospital again, but this time they left! I was so scared. I started barking when they walked away. And I had a right to be scared!

They brought me in the back room and shaved one of my legs and stuck something in it. They called it a catheter.

Next thing I knew, I woke up with a shaved belly that's sewn up . . . and I feel like something is missing in side of me. I went right back to sleep.

A few hours later, my parents came to pick me up! I was so happy to see them!

Unfortunately, they put the "cone of shame" on my head. I've seen this in the movie "Up". I wonder what I did wrong. Anyway, I'm told I can't play for 10 days! 10 days! I don't know what I'm going to do with myself.

Plus, they say I have to go back to the vet hospital to be checked on. I don't want to go back there! Momma says they'll let me know if I can play again, so we have to go. Oh well.

Oh, she also says they put something in me, so that if I get lost, I can be returned to her. I like that idea! I don't like being away from Momma.

I Went to a Farm Today!

Today my parents took me to their friends' farm. I met 3 new humans, 3 new dogs, 4 new cats, 1 horse, 2 ponies, 2 goats, and a whole lotta chickens! I've never seen horses, ponies, goats or chickens!

I loved the attention from the humans, and it was fun playing with the dogs. The cats were actually kittens, and I've learned form the cats at home not to bother them too much.

The horse, ponies and goats were a little scary. I wasn't so scared that I barked. I boldly walked up to their fence, but I stayed a few feet back.

The chickens were fun! I think I scared them good. At first I was barking at them ferociously because they were weird. But then I gave them a play bow, and barked playfully at them, as I ran around their cage. They kept running from one end to the other. It was fun! I got to pretend I was a herding dog. Momma called me away though, since she thought I was scaring the chickens too much.

Momma says next time, she may put a life jacket on me and let me try swimming in the pool, like the other dogs were.

I wish my parents had taken pictures to post!

My Cousins's Birthday Party

Yesterday, I went to my human cousins' birthday party. They turned 3 and 6 today! They are brother and sister, but were born 3 years apart to the day! How strange, but fun!

Anyway, their party was at a park, and we had great fun! I got to meet some kids from the ages of 2 to 13! I did some of my tricks to make them laugh (and get treats). The 13 year old had another puppy with her the same age as me! The other puppy and I wrestled a lot! Great fun!

Tonight at the Dog Park

Momma brought my agility tunnel and I played in it with some new friends. I got to go through it in a shape other than a straight line for the first time!



I also surprised Momma when we left. She told me to "Load up" and I jumped right into the back seat by myself (I'm finally tall enough). I didn't go straight into my carrier. But she said, "Load up" again and I did right away.

My carrier is a 4 in 1 soft sided thing and I love it. It is rolling luggage that works as an airline carry on, a backpack, a car seat, and a bed. Unfortunately, I'm probably not going to fit into it comfortably for much longer. But it's the best! I feel really safe in it. When it's in the car (or being used as a backpack), it's vertical, so I have to jump in head first. It's fun!

Coming Soon . . .

A video of me doing my tricks. I'll ask Momma and Daddy to get that going so I can post it.

There may be a two week delay as I'm told I'm going to have to lay low for a couple of weeks, after next Thursday. Momma said something about getting spayed . . . whatever that is.

Madcap K9

My parents have started creating products for outdoor adventure dogs and their parents. They are calling it Madcap K9 and have stuff for sale at a Zazzle store. Right now, the products feature cartoons and photos of me but they plan on adding other dogs in the future.


Make personalized gifts at Zazzle.

My First Camping & Beach Trip

On September 1, Momma and Daddy took me to the coast for my first camping trip. We went to some beaches which were loads of fun (despite the fact I look grumpy again)!

Here's some photos. In the second one, I'm with Daddy and wearing my new trench coat to keep me warm. I wasn't too happy about it. It didn't quite fit and one leg kept getting stuck. Since last week, I've grown into it!

Daddy also filmed some of the trip. He and Momma put a video together. It's mostly of me walking on the beaches. I'm new to this whole leash thing. Momma tells me to "Heal" because trying to get me to walk at her side, rather than pulling. But I'm WAY too excited. This is my first time out of the yard on leash . . . and my first time to the beach! So many wonderful things! I'm not sure how I feel about the waves, though. Daddy's a little disappointed because he wanted to teach me to surf with him, maybe someday . . .

My Grumpy Pug Look

Here (on August 26th), I'm laying on Momma's pillows looking like a grumpy old pug. It wasn't the best shot, so Momma did some Photoshop stuff to it to make it look a little artsy.

Sleeping Next to My Brother, Maui

This is my brother, Maui. He's a cat. He's a little over a year old. I try to play with him, but he's usually not into it . . . unless it's chase. He likes it when I clean his ears, and sometimes he nuzzles me. He also goes with me and Momma when we go for our walks around the neighborhood. (Oh yeah, that's Momma's knee at the top of the photo, which was taken August 25th).

I Love Zuke's Treats!

I wasn't doing very well with my training at first. I just wasn't motivated. But then Momma got me Zuke's Mini Naturals. I love them! On August 20th, a box arrived that had 3 different flavors, plus some other treats! I was SO excited and I loved all all 3 flavors, the Mini Bakes, and The Power Bones. Momma doesn't give me the Power Bones very often. She says I have too much energy as it is.

On My Skateboard

This is me waiting for my treat during my skateboard training on August 18th. I love skating. Sometimes I make it move when I hop on and sometimes Momma pushes it for me. But it's loads of fun!

I Love Digging in Dirt!

I had a really great time digging a hole in the yard on July 31. Momma thought I looked really cute and took these pictures of my dirty face.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Bottle

When Momma and Daddy got married (on July 10, 2010), I was 12 weeks old. I was teething (and still am). I got a hold of an empty Sierra Nevada Pale Ale bottle. It felt really good on my sore gums!

When I Was 11 Weeks Old

When I was 11 weeks old (July 4th, 2010), I came to live with my new Momma and Daddy. These are Momma's shoes. She caught me chewing on the laces. But I was so cute, she took a photo of me after she scolded me.

Oh yeah, I was born 4/20.