Nana seems unwilling to allow me to ride in the front seat of the car.  I do not understand this.  Toddie gets to ride in the front seat until HE decides to get in the back seat, where I have to move to make room for His Royal Highness.

So.  When Nana left the door open, I decided that she needed to learn that I was a Front Seat Dog. 

Nana, who is getting old and blind, did not see me until she got in the car.  I decided not to look at her, not to listen to her (although she had some choice words to say to me) and I decided not to move.  Haha Nana.

Well.  Not so Haha.  Nana got out and opened MY car door and ordered me (ORDERED!!!) (ME!!!!!!!!!!!!) out.  Then I didn't get to go.  Nana gave me The Look just before she closed the door.

But you know what?  She forgets and when she came home, she brought me a treat.  Hahahhaaaa.

As you should all be aware...I am not a Gold Fish.  I am a Golden Retriever. AKC. 

"Leave me alone!"

This is me guarding.  I take my position as Officer of the Court very seriously and so I am standing here.

 

Did you know that there are 5 walls in the history of the World that kept people apart?  One was built by the Emporer Haidrian to keep Nana's great grandpas away from Grandpa's Great Grandpas.  Another one was built in China and it is the Great Wall of China so you would know where it was.  The third wall was in Berlin and it chopped a city into 2 pieces and was not nice (Ein iz a Berliner too), and the 4th was in Sedona and it kept the tourists away from the hunters during hunting season.  The wall in this picture helps people on my side have peace of mind. 

 

Nana says having peace of mind is important.  That is why I am standing here.  

 



 

 

CATS!

As you may be aware, I lead a very sheltered life.  Squirrels, rabbits and Nana are the only things I chase.  Oh, Nana just reminded me that I chase The Boy on his bicycle and butterflys.  (Oh and by the way, You Know Who, b-u-t-t-e-r-f-l-y-S is a perfectly ligitimate way to spell butterflies).  However, I don't chase them often.  I usually just sit and vibrate.

I was specifically taught not to chase a creature called a CAT.  So I did not, have not, do not.  But I found one.  See?

AS you can plainly see, A CAT is a VERY dangerous creature and it is required by Law to keep it in a cage at all times.  Nana is muttering something about King James but I think His Honor trumps King James.

And The Cat hissssed at me.  Very rude.

Hello to all my fans, friends and family!

Here is the latest...I am one very lucky dog.  I did so well at school (Thanks Miss Jan) that Nana said I could go to Court.

I thought that would involve wigs and long robes like what Uncle Bob wears.  But NO! I didn't have to.  I was determined by His Honor to be valuable as a special comfort assistive canine and to help my friends when they have to attend court.  I got to go with Miss Jan and Miss Julie and Nana and my Very Special Friends.  I was very happy to go and do my duty.

This is me ready for action at the Courthouse for Superior Court.

Nana said that I was the First Dog to be allowed to attend Court in Yaviapi County.  I know that I have to set a very good example so that other people can have Canine Advocates come to court too.

Nana said that it is a privilage to serve.  I want to do my part as a Good Citizen and I hope that other dogs will be able to be Canine Victim Advocates too.

If you want to know more about this program, ask Nana.

I have friends!

Everyone wants to be liked and have friends.  I have friends now and I learned to let them sniff me out, and be the right size so I didn't scare them, and remember to be nice and keep my teeth to myself.

I learned that little dogs like Todd can be scared so I lay down so they are not surprised by my tail.  Here are some pictures of my homies:

I tried to get them to sit down for a Group Shot...but they are important dogs and they have places to go and people to see.   Watch out for Lonnie's tail there!

Nana said we were "milling around".  I like that..."millin'"...I gotta go because it is time for me to mill.

MY BIRTHDAY!!!

I am officially ONE YEAR OLD.  So, Nana said that it was important to have a party.  Then she talked to me about being humble and grateful. 

This is a picture of me being humble.  (See Todd back there?  I don't have to share on my birthday)

And THIS is me being grateful.  Thank you to everyone who came to my party.  Thank you for the dragon Miss Jan.  And thank you for all the presents!  I have eaten all of them except the hot-dog and Todd's bear.  (Nana took the bear away)

I finished removing the nasty white stuff from the dragon and he is feeling better now.  Nana picked it up and threw it out.  Thanks Nana.

Nana can bark out the Happy Birthday song.  Did you know that?  Don't ask her to do it for you.