Do you think I’m approachable? No seriously, have I become one of those celebrities that humans are dumbstruck by my mere presence? The weirdest thing happened this weekend. I took Mom and Dad to the big city for socialization training, and not a single person stopped to pet me! The only logical explanation is that people must have recognized me and were afraid to approach because I’m a celebrity.

This is not to be confused with the time Asa accidentally turned me completely invisible. When Asa was a puppy, people frequently didn’t notice me because they were too busy petting him. But that hasn’t happened for years. Besides, Asa wasn’t with me on this trip.

I was well groomed. I wore my new bandana. Even Mom and Dad were on their best behavior and well groomed too. Yet there I sat, flashing my charming Golden grin, and people just kept walking past me. Did they not recognize who I am? I’m Chuck Billy, dog ufologist, adventure enthusiast, blogger, and all around awesome dog!

I knew they could see me, because some would comment, “He’s handsome.” Or “What a good boy.” One gaggle of girls even did the high pitch coo of “he’s soooooo cuuuute!” which in the past always lead to petting. However, to my astonishment they just kept right on walking. Some tourists did stop to marvel at my perfect down/stay, yet none bothered to pet me!

Now I know meeting a big celebrity, such as myself, can be an overwhelming experience for some folks. So to be more approachable I sat near an empty bench, hoping to entice them to sit a spell, relax, and pet me. Don’t they know it is a proven fact that petting lowers blood pressure?

Even my fellow dogs just walked right on past, and didn’t stop to say hello!

Now if you’ll please excuse me, I have to figure out how to turn down my celebrity charm, and make myself more approachable if I ever want to get a decent belly rub again!