Going Green for Spring

I love this time of year, although, this is actually my first time to ever experience the joys of Spring. Sniffing around has never been more rewarding! Instead of smelling all the yucky scents in the dirt, I now get a whiff of fresh blooming flowers and all the other stuff that makes my daddy sneeze. I can tell it's getting warmer because my mommy and daddy leave the back sliding door open for me to come and go as I please. I think I do more going than coming, but that's beside the point.

Above all, my favorite part of spring is the lush green grass. My mommy and daddy put new grass in the front yard that was so green and cool that I just had to lie down in it and get a little shut-eye. They put a piece in the backyard for me, which I love. Unfortunately, it's not as green as it used to be. Mommy and Daddy have promised to put in a lot of green grass for me this weekend and I can't wait!

Top Dawg

Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, I, Dakota Fawver, am an Adolescent Dog 101 graduate. I think I overheard my mommy whisper, "It's kind of hard to believe...I can't believe she did it! I never thought we'd pass". BUT I proved her wrong. I passed with flying colors and the other adolescents in the class were no match for me. They couldn't even lay down without hand motions...sheesh! I'm going to miss my classmates, but mommy says I get to start another class called Brilliant Buddy in a couple of months. I tried telling her I was already brilliant, but apparently she doesn't understand "Wuff".

To celebrate my graduation (and my 8 month birthday), Mommy put real cooked chicken in with my dinner. DE-licious! My cousin, Bug, was also there to celebrate. What a glorious occasion!

Landscaping

Phew! I've been so busy working in the backyard that I haven't had time to write all of my friends. My mommy even took a picture of me to prove it...that excavating is hard work!

Tips and Tricks

Hello friends! I thought I'd share some helpful tips and tricks I've learned in my short 7 1/2 months of existence that might come in handy for you one of these days.

Have you ever followed your Mommy or Daddy into the garage, sniffed around a bit, and realized you were the only one left in the garage?

I have a solution for you! First, navigate to the door where you entered the garage. Second, look up and check to see if you have a skinny shiny thing midway up. (I know what you're thinking...this won't work with the shiny round thing). Next, stand on your back legs and strategically place your front paws on the skinny shiny thing until it moves. Lean into it...and Viola! Back in the house! Give yourself a silent pat on the back for a job well done.

This technique also works if your Mommy and Daddy go into a room by themselves or into the bathtub room. You can really surprise them if you do it quickly too!


Not getting the attention you think you deserve? Is Mommy or Daddy busy talking to themselves while holding the skinny black box?

Use what your momma gave you! Bark, bark, and bark until you can't bark anymore. They will eventually get the point and talk to you, look at you, or pet you to keep quiet. Go ahead, laugh on the inside. You've just mastered the art of getting your way.


Do you hate being towel dried after a bath as much as I do?

If you are locked in the bathtub room after your bath, keep trying to get away from your Mommy or Daddy until they give up. If they corner you, flail around until they feel sorry for you. This is going to require your best acting job! It is very critical that you give it your all. Shake your bootie and get them all wet while you're at it. They hate that! Your Mommy or Daddy will eventually open the door to air-drying freedom. Make a mad dash for the nearest room possible. Best air-drying results are achieved when wallowing around on the carpet (area rugs or grass may be substituted when carpet is unavailable). I recommend a running start and the back-scratch technique. FEELS WUNDERBAR (that's German for Wonderful)!

Hmmm...

I wonder what I can get into next...