I’m happy to report that both Asa and I resisted the trap Dad left for us in the living room. In case you forgot or haven’t read it yet, in the post Lead Us Not Into Temptation Dad made the most intriguing toy ever, but expected us to leave it alone! He put sticks in […]
To commemorate Asa’s first 100 days living with us, I would like to sit down with my little brother for a performance review. How do you see your role in this family? Well, I have many different roles. I am the Family Ambassador when we are out in public, because people can’t resist my cuteness. […]
I have to admit I’m very impressed with how Asa used losing his puppy teeth to his advantage. It all started one day when we were out in the yard. Mom heard him making a grinding noise and thought that he had a rock in his mouth. But upon hearing the “Drop It” command, Asa […]
Without further ado, here is Asa with his puppy perspective on Spring: Once again I’d like to thank Chuck Billy for helping me adjust to the ways of the world. But clearly he does not realize the unique issues faced by a Winter puppy in Springtime. If having my beloved snow disappear is not troubling […]
Dear Mom and Dad, would you please stop calling me embarassing nicknames when we are out in public?! I am a grown dog now, with responsibilities. Heck, I even have a blog! So please resist the urge to call me “Chuckles” and the even far more dreaded “Chuckle Bum” while out in public. If you […]
Since Asa’s arrival home I have considered our relationship as I am the teacher and he is the student. But it dawned on me that I could learn a thing or two from Asa. Case in point, stealing socks. I LOVE socks! Who can resist the way they smell, how tasty they are to chew […]
Recently I was talking to an elderly Beagle, Jake, who spent his whole life living on the seacoast. You know how old timers are, always telling stories about the good old days. But as I listened to him tell me about all the beaches and parks where dogs were allowed during his youth and are […]
There comes a time in every dog’s life where he must answer the call of adventure, and search for pirate treasure! With Asa as my first mate and my parents as my hearty crew, we set off to Wells Beach, Maine on our quest…
“…I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.” ~ John Masefield, Sea-Fever (1913) […]
Farewell Winter! Although you overstayed your welcome, I did have a lot of fun, and will hold onto these frosty memories during the dog days of summer. PS: I bet you’re surprised to see that I’m a multilinguist. All dogs naturally speak many languages. How else do you think we know what you’re telling us?!
