Yes, Jodie and I are in the doghouse again. The day started out fine, breakfast as usual and then we were let out to do our business. Of course we did what we had to do, but it was early and not hot, so we stayed outside for awhile. I am a dog and I have to do what my instincts demand. So I went back to the mushroom thing that smells so nice to me. A quick roll over the thing and I was smelling pretty good. Jodie came over and took a sniff and she did a roll over the smell too. AHHHH, it doesn't get any better than this.
All was fine until we went in. Then Mom had a conniption fit! I can't understand why she hates the smell of the mushroom. It's a natural smell. It's as natural as the green apple scent that SHE chooses to wash us with. I may bitch, after all, I am a bitch, but I enjoy a bath so the "punishment"is not much of a deterrent to us. A nice bath, a quick blow down, and a brisk rub with a towel. I hope that mushroom will still be there tomorrow.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
What a Day!!!!
Today started earlier than normal and we had early access to the yard. As I was making my rounds of the "back forty" I discovered a most awesome scent. It was so good that it took my breath away and I'm sure that it's so because Mom took one whiff and it took her breath away, too. Then, for some reason, she took me outside and gave me a bath. Water and shampoo and a lot of brisk scrubbing. AAAHHHHH!
I was standing around minding my own business and Mom grabbed me after Coco and gave me a bath too. I admit that it was nice, but I didn't find the source of the aroma.
In the afternoon, the folks had company and Coco and I were completely ignored. Oh, the guests would pet us from time to time, but we got no attention from the folks. Though I have to admit that we got our supper on time, in fact, a tad early. Finally, when the guests left, we were let out to patrol the premises, chase away any squirrels, and keep the home safe.
Yup, and then we went back in the woods and I showed Jodie the place where I found the smell. I had a really good roll and Jodie got some on her too. AAAHHH, this was good. Then I decided to go in, and scratched the door to get someone to open it. Dad came to the door and he liked the smell too. In fact, I was only a foot or two in the door when it got to dad and it took his breath away. Next thing you know, I'm back outside getting ANOTHER bath. Twice in one day! Is this great or what. After Mom finished the bath, Dad took over and blew us down with the air compressor. This is where the fun ended because Mom took over again and put those weird drops in my ears. Wow, do I hate those drops. What do you think, Jodie?
I'm against the ear drops too. It ruins the experience of a perfectly good bath. There's another thing I've been thinking, Coco, that maybe the folks don't like the smell as much as we do.
Well, I can't agree with you there. That smell is SO AWESOME that they must appreciate it. You know, we smell like flowers now. Do you think we can find the smell in the dark later?
Oh, I KNOW I can find it, I'm just not too sure that we should. I heard Mom tell Dad that we're going back on the leashes tonight.
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| From Dogs |
I was standing around minding my own business and Mom grabbed me after Coco and gave me a bath too. I admit that it was nice, but I didn't find the source of the aroma.
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| From Dogs |
In the afternoon, the folks had company and Coco and I were completely ignored. Oh, the guests would pet us from time to time, but we got no attention from the folks. Though I have to admit that we got our supper on time, in fact, a tad early. Finally, when the guests left, we were let out to patrol the premises, chase away any squirrels, and keep the home safe.
Yup, and then we went back in the woods and I showed Jodie the place where I found the smell. I had a really good roll and Jodie got some on her too. AAAHHH, this was good. Then I decided to go in, and scratched the door to get someone to open it. Dad came to the door and he liked the smell too. In fact, I was only a foot or two in the door when it got to dad and it took his breath away. Next thing you know, I'm back outside getting ANOTHER bath. Twice in one day! Is this great or what. After Mom finished the bath, Dad took over and blew us down with the air compressor. This is where the fun ended because Mom took over again and put those weird drops in my ears. Wow, do I hate those drops. What do you think, Jodie?
I'm against the ear drops too. It ruins the experience of a perfectly good bath. There's another thing I've been thinking, Coco, that maybe the folks don't like the smell as much as we do.
Well, I can't agree with you there. That smell is SO AWESOME that they must appreciate it. You know, we smell like flowers now. Do you think we can find the smell in the dark later?
Oh, I KNOW I can find it, I'm just not too sure that we should. I heard Mom tell Dad that we're going back on the leashes tonight.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Just Waiting on Dad!
Yes. indeed!!! Jodie and I are just waiting for Dad to finish what he's doing to our pool so that we can go for a swim. These are the dog days of August, and us two dogs are making the most of it.
We're having a great summer after all. Up in the morning, we have breakfast and then go get the paper and come in for a treat. Play in the pool for a while, then chase the ball. Back in the pool for another stretch and then back to playing ball. SOOOOOOO good!
Actually, I'm the one who brings in the paper. Then I DESERVE a treat. The folks think that if I get a treat, Jodie should too, even though she does NOTHING for it. She's right about the pool, though,.....DEVINE.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
AM I in the doghouse again?
We haven't been back home too long and I'm in trouble already. I mentioned earlier how nice it is to be home and free. We go out without a leash and we can investigate the whole yard. Occasionally I find something that smells a lot better than the green apple scented dog shampoo that Mom favors. This morning in my travels I found a source of eau de pew. It was so good that I rolled on both sides. Darn if the old man didn't notice. It was back outside under the hose to get another shampoo. I don't know if he realizes that I'm not averse to having another bath. Let me see..........there's water..........the shampoo...........the rinse.............the air hose blowdown........and the towel dry. The worst part would have to be the shampoo, but it doesn't sting my eyes and does smell pretty good. So, if the worst part is still pretty good, the whole idea of a bath is not punishment, but a treat. I wonder if I can find that spot tomorrow?
I think I may be a more refined Lab than Jodie, because I do not appreciate the rotten stink that she brings in the house. Oh, I'd like another drying and toweling, but I wouldn't lower myself to roll in some decaying carrion laying in the yard. I'm happy enough with the treatment I get after swimming. Besides, when Dad was outside washing her, Mom was inside scratching me. Ha!
I think I may be a more refined Lab than Jodie, because I do not appreciate the rotten stink that she brings in the house. Oh, I'd like another drying and toweling, but I wouldn't lower myself to roll in some decaying carrion laying in the yard. I'm happy enough with the treatment I get after swimming. Besides, when Dad was outside washing her, Mom was inside scratching me. Ha!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Back in the Pool
Around 12:30 AM, Sunday, the motorhome pulled into the driveway and the door opened. Coco and I were coaxed to exit. Normally, Mom or Dad exits first and only after they reach the ground are we allowed to follow, and then only with a leash on. What a treat to just run out of the camper and run around free. Whee!
That's not the only treat, Jodie, being able to walk into the woods alone to do our business is nice also. I wonder how they would like to be led to the bathroom on a leash and urged to go with someone looking on. We had some good times on the road, but it's really great to be home.
A REAL treat is getting back in the pool. The Dad has been working on this since Sunday and finally got it to the point where we can swim. You may not realize this, but I have greatly improved my fetching over the summer. Coco could always beat me to the ball in the water, but now I'm a formidable opponent. Sometimes I beat her to the ball and sometimes she beats me.
I'll admit that Jodie can beat me to the ball on land, but the only time she beats me to the ball in the water is when I let her. I am like an otter in the water. Jodie does well enough on the surface, but has she ever gone to the bottom for a toy? Of course not! I, Coco, the pool otter, can cruise along the surface or swim to the bottom to get a toy. Sometimes we get to the ball at the same time. Jodie, tell them who gets the ball when it's a tie.
OK, she gets the ball, but only because she goes crazy and nearly drowns me. I have to back away to save myself. And going to the bottom is no big deal. All she really does is get lots of water in her ears that requires Mom to put stuff in her ears. Phoey on that.
If we're at the beach and all we do is swim, then I swim. If we're chasing the ball, then I mean to get the ball it's as simple as that.
One of the nice things about the pool is that after the dip, Dad blows us down with an air hose and that feels fantastic! Then, we get a great rubdown with fresh towels. We end up pretty clean and almost totally dry. It makes me feel invigorated, too.
That's not the only treat, Jodie, being able to walk into the woods alone to do our business is nice also. I wonder how they would like to be led to the bathroom on a leash and urged to go with someone looking on. We had some good times on the road, but it's really great to be home.
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| From August 5 |
A REAL treat is getting back in the pool. The Dad has been working on this since Sunday and finally got it to the point where we can swim. You may not realize this, but I have greatly improved my fetching over the summer. Coco could always beat me to the ball in the water, but now I'm a formidable opponent. Sometimes I beat her to the ball and sometimes she beats me.
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| From August 5 |
I'll admit that Jodie can beat me to the ball on land, but the only time she beats me to the ball in the water is when I let her. I am like an otter in the water. Jodie does well enough on the surface, but has she ever gone to the bottom for a toy? Of course not! I, Coco, the pool otter, can cruise along the surface or swim to the bottom to get a toy. Sometimes we get to the ball at the same time. Jodie, tell them who gets the ball when it's a tie.
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| From August 5 |
OK, she gets the ball, but only because she goes crazy and nearly drowns me. I have to back away to save myself. And going to the bottom is no big deal. All she really does is get lots of water in her ears that requires Mom to put stuff in her ears. Phoey on that.
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| From August 5 |
If we're at the beach and all we do is swim, then I swim. If we're chasing the ball, then I mean to get the ball it's as simple as that.
One of the nice things about the pool is that after the dip, Dad blows us down with an air hose and that feels fantastic! Then, we get a great rubdown with fresh towels. We end up pretty clean and almost totally dry. It makes me feel invigorated, too.
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