Well that was humiliating. I can’t believe I embarrassed myself so badly in front of Mom and Dad’s trainer, especially just when I was making such good progress with their obedience lessons. What was I thinking? Actually that was the problem, I wasn’t thinking! I wasn’t listening or focusing either. Instead I was ignoring my […]
Chuck Billy, the fierce Golden Wolf, destroyer of squeaky toys, has a secret. He has a soft spot for squeaky bunnies. Asa here. I made this surprising realization about Chuck Billy after months of secret observations. It all began back in April when Chuck Billy was smitten by a squeaky bunny. None of us thought […]
Recently a few of our dog friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect vacation with their humans. When traveling with humans, especially Helicopter Dog Parents, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long way in reducing their stress and ours. Here are a our recommendations to dogs to help […]
The Coyotes are really getting bold this winter. Yesterday I witnessed one stalking a Deer in my yard! Worst yet, Asa was in the fenced in area oblivious to it all! Asa, how many times must I remind you that you need to be alert at all times? We had just got back from a […]
I think I created two monsters! Mom and Dad are now using their obedience training on each other! It all started with a simple errand. What Dad needed was on the second floor of the store. So Mom and Dad walked hand in hand, weaving their way past the other shoppers, and avoiding distractions, onward […]
In honor of National Golden Retriever Day, which was yesterday, February 3rd, I thought I would share with you some fun facts about our favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, at his Scottish Highlands estate of Guisachan. In his quest for the […]
Apparently Mom and Asa are having a bit of a disagreement over whether it is too cold to go out and play during the polar vortex. I have to admit I’m on Mom’s side. Even I’d rather snuggle by the pellet stove than play fetch in this subfreezing weather. At least on the bright side, […]
Today is Chuck Billy’s 7th Birthday! So I’m throwing my big brother a party. In fact, you can say this party is out of this world! And why shouldn’t it be? After all, Chuck Billy is a renowned Dog Ufologist. I even took it upon myself to invite some surprise guests, that he will be […]
This week Mom and Dad’s trainer invited us to participate in the big game! No, not the Super Bowl. Asa and I competed in Musical Heel/Sit! This is a special class their trainer does with his elite students. The big game’s line up included professional working dogs, service dogs, rally obedience champions, and yes, two […]
Last week when I interviewed Asa for his 4 year job evaluation, some curious readers wanted to know what my role is in the family. An excellent question! Asa, read these questions exactly as I have them written. And whatever you do, no editorial comments, ad libbing, and absolutely no turning my performance review into […]