Pssst... you need to train a little human!

Hey people, just discovered something really cool. This little human came with a couple of big humans this afternoon. He was nearly smaller than me. At first I was thinking 'Oh no, I'm going to have to be careful... ', but then it all changed.

We went for a walk. The little human got a stick and was waving it around. It would have been fun to chase, but I thought better of it. Then, as I was checking the hedges, he also went to have a look, with this stick waving around, and shouting all kinds of strange commands. Anyway, I stood back and watched (peculiar things these humans).
Anyway, my human and the other big one were looking at this little one, who was now really good at going up and down the hedge with his stick, and not looking at me... hee hee... when.... the little human flushed a rabbit... straight at me! Wow! How cool is that! So that was a brilliant thing to teach. I got a nice fresh rabbit, and didn't have to share it.

So, although humans are devious, its worthwhile getting yourself a little one, as they do all the hard work for you.

Happy hunting

I've said it before.... but will keep on saying it!

Humans are DEVIOUS Creatures!

Picture the scene.... the sun is out, its actually quite warm. My human takes me to this huge (and I mean HUGE) house, with grass and water and all kinds of wonderful things... ducks, pheasant, other dogs, people... for a walk. We've been before. Its a great walk, and there is just sooo much to look at and try to chase, its actually great fun.
Until Today!
Today is different. All was going well. We came up to this field with these white fluffy miniature cows in it. My human had me in a down while I looked at these strange animals. Anway, after looking at them for a few minutes, I looked at my human, and he said we could walk on (thinking I had ignored them ha ha!). So up I got, and when he wasn't looking I edged closer. I heard him say 'leave', but what does he know?
Well... quite a lot actually, because just as I got close enough to sniff one, this massive bolt of something went through me, and made me jump back. (To be more precise... made me jump, it was just luck that I went backwards). Well, what can I say? One of the miniature cows looked at me, and made this kind of 'laughing' sound..... I assume they have a way of sending bolts at you... the human obviously knew, as did the other huimans, as they were definitely laughing at me... the Shame of it!

So.... beware miniature fluffy cows near big houses. They can get you before you get to them!

Happy new year one and all (whatever that means.. I just keep hearing my human say it, so I thought I'd pass it on).

Beware humans bearing gifts

Treats... you've got to be careful. If you do something that the human likes, and they give you a treat... great! Well done. If, on the other paw, you see your human with a treat, and you have done nothing ... BEWARE! Look for the following signs:

1. Your lead.
2. Strange bottles in their hands.
3. A shifty look in their eyes.
4. The car being packed up.
5. Has their appearance changed?
6. Is it a normal time to be going in the car?

If any of these things occur (any more.. please add your own), theres a good chance something horrible is about to happen. My issue is I get bunged up ears, and suddenly this chunk of beef materialises. While I am focussed on this, they put something that smells weird (and I meand weird), in my ear, which spends the rest of the morning bubbling away, and feeling very strange.
My humans say its helping (and actually it is... but I won't let them know), but I don't believe it. Just be very very careful. Humans are a devious animal.... however friendly they may seem.

A lesson on water....

Well now.... for all new puppies out there (and any pampered pooches), I thought it may be useful to let you know about 'water':

1. If its is clear and in a bowl.... you may drink it.

2. If it is muddy, and in a puddle... you can drink it... mostly.. but you really shouldn't.

3. If it is clear, and runs very fast , either from right to left, or left to right, and you can see land over the other side, but not to your left or right, you can drink it, and sometimes you can get in it... but be careful as it may be deeper and faster than you thought, and if you can't swim, you go under, and water gets in your ears and its horrible.

4. If you can't see land anywhere near, and its coming at you with ripples... WATCH OUT! Firstly it tastes yeuchy, and if you do drink it, you just get thirstier. Secondly, if you go in it, it will definitely be deeper than it looks... you will go under, and it really attacks you. Thirdly, there are all kinds of weird animals in it, and bits of plant, and stones and it is just too weird.... so be very very careful.
As an aside... this type of water is really strange. Half the day, if you bark at it, it goes away.... eventually. However, the other half of the day, barking just makes it come closer. It obviously gets braver as the day goes by!

5. If there was a puddle there yesterday, and the puddle is white, watch out because:
a) It is very very slippy....
b) If you break it and eat it... it is very very cold!
c) If you drop your ball in it, the ball will go somewhere completely unexpected.

I hope this helps... play safe

Waaay Hey... Its LOG day!

He came.... he really came... that human who brings chopped up trees! What a joy. For all you poor dogs that aren't aware, there are a couple of days in the year when this human turns up with bits of tree. What he does is lay them in a pile for me to move around the garden, and play chase with, and practice my barking skills.
The really good thing is they don't run away when you bark (like cats, birds, humans.... ), so you can do what you like... its sooo much fun. The other upside is that my human is trying to put them away in this cubby hole, and seems to try not to get annoyed when I play with them. He keeps trying to get me to bring them to him in exchange for a chunk of cheese... but would you give away such a great toy for a measly chunk of cheese? Thought not. Now if he would like to try a whole pheasant or a rabbit... maybe that would work... but uits unlikely.

The only flipside, is that the human who brings these bits of tree also brings this little terrier... who can squeeze through the smalles crack in teh window of that strange vehicle... so for a few minutes I have competition..... and she is soooo tiny, you jus can't reach down to stop her.. but its a small price to pay.

Happy logging people.