Wild Puppy Days

Being a dog is so exciting and for the past few weeks, I've had so much fun.

Dad got back from his trip to somewhere called Switzerland, and I was so excited to see him that my tail went out of control with all the wagging and I couldn't stop smiling at him. He obviously loves me more than mum as he brought back some new squeaky toys for me and I haven't stopped playing with them since. One of them was just like Snowman except that it had ears, so I ripped the ears off to avoid any confusion, and then pulled out some of the stuffing which was so much fun. The other is a squeaky lion and I love it so much that I take it with my every time I go out and shake my head at people whilst making it squeak which everybody finds really scary.  

My New Squeaky Lion

Dad only bought chocolate for mum and of course I knew she was going to share some with me, so pinched some off the kitchen worktop when she   wasn't looking. She also puts food up there for Smudge the cat and because he doesn't eat it straight away, I have to drag it off the worktop to eat it so that it doesn't go to waste. I keep getting told off, but I don't see the point in food going to waste and I don't want it when it's gone all dry and crusty.

I've been down to the doggy park quite alot this past couple of weeks and it's been ace. I love chasing my ball down there, but all the others dogs like my ball too so come charging in trying to pinch it off me. I'm so much faster than them though, so when mum and dad throw the ball for me and there are hundreds of other stupid dogs chasing after it, I'm way out in front and I feel so confident knowing they won't catch me. It's ace at the doggy park as there are doggy only beaches, so I go down to the beach and have a swim in the river. I'm quite a good swimmer and I enjoy a race with the other dogs, but the best part is being soggy wet and then rolling in the sand to get dry, which gets me absolutely filthy and then I look for a stupid human in light clothing to go and say hello to. Mum and dad are never impressed, but then humans really are thick and don't fully understand the needs of dogs.

Today I've been over to Bragg Creek to see my best friend  Jakey and we had a brilliant time chasing each other and having a wrestle. Then we had a squirrel chase and because I'm younger than Jakey, I can jump much higher and run alot faster but the squirrels always have a head start and just avoid me - one of these days I'll catch them!

Me and Jakey having a wrestle

We went for a walk around the lake again which I love, but I'm starting to get frightened when I go because there are funny smells that I don't recognise. I've heard mum and dad and Jakey's mum talking about mooses or something, and cougar. I think they meant mouses and big cats, but Jakey reckons that mooses and cougar shouldn't be treated lightly and it's made me wary. Jakey is so sure of himself and last week  when I saw him, he ran ahead and a big black thing was coming towards us so I barked a warning but Jakey went running in. I scarpered in the opposite direction and yelped a warning at Jakey, but then mum shouted me back so I knew it was safe and it was just some stupid female dog trying to show off so I growled and snapped at her and told her off for making me look stupid in front of my friend. She just wagged her tail at me and I think she was struggling to understand me - I still can't quite shake off my English accent, so when I say woof, it clearly means something else over here. Mum got a little annoyed at me and I didn't know why, so I just gave her my sheepish look and wagged my tail, which made her smile and then everything was ok again.

Sooo tired from all the running around :o)

I'm trying so hard to be a good boy at the moment, but sometimes I forget things and I get into mischief. I'm getting paranoid that mum and dad don't love me anymore as they are talking about "another dog". I have to keep cuddling up to them to let them know how much I love them, and they always seems happy when I do that and I feel safe, but I've caught them looking at pictures of other dogs. I've mentioned this to Jakey and he reckons they are trying to find me a new friend to help build my confidence and give me somebody to play with every day, that's closer to my age and will keep me company. I'm not sure though as I've got Smudge and Spud that I play with, although sometimes Spud will grunt at me (strange for a bunny!) and Smudge will hiss at me and try to punch me, and I think I may be too heavy pawed with them and get a bit carried away.

But I'm not going to worry too much as I am enjoying myself so much at the moment, and I know that mum and dad have lots of things planned over the next few weeks that mean I will be having lots more adventures.  The snow will be here soon too I think and I keep looking at my doggy coat and booties hanging up and can't wait to go out in them again like I did last February when I first came here - as I say, life as a dog is VERY exciting!