Month: November 2018

Guilt gifts

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Well we got to play with our guilt gifts yesterday.  And some of us played better than others…

So my human finally brought out our gifts yesterday evening after supper.  Three toys.  All different. A ball with handles, a stuffed fish and last but not least – Lamb Chop – a stuffed lamb who is like a puppet  created by famous puppeteer in the 1950s – Shari Lewis. Lamb Chop appeared on various TV shows including Captain Kangaroo. Seeing Lamb Chop in the pet store brought back memories for my human – so the soft fuzzy toy HAD to come home.  And really- how appropriate for three Herding dogs.
To say we got a little excited when the toys came out would be like saying a hurricane is just like a gentle breeze.  We ALL kept leaping and trying to grab the toys. Particularly Lamb Chop.  So in order to play with the toys in a civilized manner, we did so one at a time.  The FG went first, while Einstand I were sequestered in the front hall behind the French door.  Screaming.
The game was simple.  My human tossed one toy and when it was brought back, she tossed another. My human was certain that the FG would prefer the ball, but much to her surprise, he liked all three.  He raced and retrieved each one.  He didn’t always bring them back, but he did get each one.  He had a grand time- and he loved tossing Lamb Chop and the fish into the air.
Then it was my turn. I got Lamb Chop and the fish, but when my human threw the ball I just stood there. Who wants a rubber ball?  I mean it has no appendages that can be ripped off. I refused to get the ball.  I mean REFUSED.  My human tossed it again. Nope. I wanted the other toys.  So much to my shock she announced “your turn is over” and she sequestered me again in the hall.  She’s a tough referee. 
Then it was Einstein’s turn.  He ALSO refused to get the ball.  But when my human said “game over” he quickly obliged and brought each toy back- every single time.
  

My human then gave me another try. She tossed the ball and I just looked at it. She ceremoniously announced “one more try.”  This time I got the ball.  I KNEW I was supposed to retrieve it. When I brought the ball  back I got a big treat. And then the fish.  But it was CLEAR that my favorite was Lamb Chop. I had turns with the fish and now soggy lamb, but when it again came time for the ball, I again refused.  
Obviously I didn’t end up playing as long as the other two – even with my two chances.  My human and I like to see who can be more stubborn.  She won last night.  But the war is not yet over…
Plus I know where she hid Lamb Chop…give me 30 seconds in that garage…
Have a good one. Peace and paws up!
Seizure free days:  66

She is back

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Well my human is back. And sit down for the report….It was excellent!  We ALL behaved and our sitter left with no broken bones or scars!  I am not kidding.  I know you find it hard to believe.

She appreciated the fact that the FG and I are both excellent snuggle bugs in bed.  She said it took 24 hours for Einstein to be won over completely- but he totally warmed up and let down his aloof demeanor. He just likes to play the tough, intellectual type. 
We all went a bit crazy when my human came in.  There was much barking, leaping and spinning. Although I must confess that our sitter was so awesome,  it made our time without our human pretty sweet. She took such good care of us. And she wasn’t the least bit mad about being held captive…
So not only did my human return to happy dogs, a non-injured sitter and a clean house- but it smelled amazing- because our sitter baked bread and had a big loaf for my human!  Honestly- could life get any better than that???
Because my human got in late last night, she didn’t unpack the guilt gifts yet.  Something to look forward to today!!! I wonder what they are…..
Have a good one. Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days: 65

Your purpose

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We are still holding the sitter captive. And she continues to feed and walk us and take good care of us.  But make no mistake, we are in control.

Meanwhile my human is “slaving away” at her conference.  I DID see some photos of her on-line with a big plate of pasta and some pastries and some reference to Little Italy.  Sounds like a tough conference.  Mind you, I suppose she DOES have to eat.
In fact, she went to the Opening Session and there was some speaker who talked about finding your “purpose.”  And he showed the following video….which is about a dog… but is also about humans too.  I hope you like it!
We all know about the purpose of us dogs.  It’s to take care of you humans.  Now excuse me while I go and take care of our sitter…
Have a good one.  Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days:  63

Hostage

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Attention.  We are again holding a sitter hostage.  We even made her send a note to my human saying we were “sweeties.”   I think my human was a bit suspicious because nobody has ever called US sweet before.  We made her send it to make it look like everything was going well.  But we have taken over.

If you want to see the sitter again, just leave a box of dried liver snacks by the front door.  Oh. And Einstein said some knuckle bones.  And the FG wants a new fetch toy.  Throw in some bananas as well.  
Leave the items in unmarked boxes. DO NOT call the police.  Or my human. 
Everything will be fine if you follow our instructions.  
This is not a joke.
Have a good one . Peace and paws up .
Seizure free days: 62

Gifts

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Well THIS is pretty funny.  My human traveled yesterday- before her conference begins.  So after getting up in the wee hours and taking an  early flight, she arrived in her destination- Boston- at 9AM.  She checked into her hotel, got out her umbrella because it was pouring rain – and she headed out to do some shopping.  Shopping plus Boston equals a dream come true.  She envisioned some Christmas gifts and the odd gift for herself.  She was tired- but that is no deterrent to my human.  It’s a tough job, but when ya gotta shop ya gotta shop.

Four hours later, after visiting NUMEROUS stores,  what did she purchase?  Some snacks for her room.  And TOYS for US!  All those fancy designer stores, department stores and discount stores and she makes her biggest purchase at a specialty pet store.  Proper thing.  Are we lucky or WHAT?
Now the big question- do we get them as guilt gifts, or do we have to wait until Christmas?  I vote ASAP.  I guess it all depends if we behave..  
Oh the pressure.
Have a good one.  Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days: 61

The initiation

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Well she left us.  In the wee hours of the morning.  We’re here all alone.  We’ve been abandoned.

JUST KIDDING!!!! I mean she DID leave us- but our amazing new friend, Char arrived last night, so we are in very good hands.
The FG was a little put out, initially when he spotted the suitcase and acted all sad.  With his tail wagging the whole time.
We didn’t quite know where we wanted to sleep.  With my human or with Char last night.   Since Char will be staying in my human’s room,  my human thought she might as well stay there last night. Well color me confused.  The FG headed for his usual spot on the bed, I started off downstairs with my human and then went to back to check out the FG.  And Mr Loyal stayed with my human.  All night.
We’ll see what we can get away with, but I’m thinking this isn’t her first rodeo.  She put some cookies in the microwave for safe keeping as soon as she came in. My human told her too much.  She’s well prepared….
And although she has dog sat for LOTS of dogs… she has never sat for a PON or a Picard…we are her initiation.  Pray for her.
Have a good one. Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days: 60!!!!!

Wind war

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When it comes to weather, there is nothing worse (for the PONs in this house anyway) than a rainy day.  But yesterday my human thought she experienced one of THE worst weather days ever – and there was no rain.  Or snow.  Or ice.  But at 6AM,  before the sun was up, she walked us canines in what SHE thought was the worst WIND ever. 

What’s so bad about wind you are probably wondering? First off, at the best of times, when the wind is calm, she is constantly juggling us two PONs to keep us from peeing on one another. If she had a dollar for every time she said “Hey – don’t pee on his head,” she would be a rich woman. I mean R-I-C-H.  The other day we stood on opposite sides of a stick coming out of the ground and lifted our legs to pee, effectively showering each other from the opposite direction.  “Aggghhhhhhhhhhh” she shouted.  Thank goodness for waterless shampoo.
But yesterday we didn’t even need to pee on each other.  With the gale force wind, we were peeing on ourselves.  Lovely.  Actually, we don’t  care.  But she does.  
Then holding onto the poop bag and attempting to tie it was another challenge.  She’s holding onto two leashes, her gloves and a poop bag that is flopping in the wind.  With the contents.  Oh and I should mention that she is keeping her head down, because the hat (which SHE thinks is fashionable) has a brim, and she was SURE the wind was going to take it while she was poop bag wrangling.  As we walked down the road to go back home, she couldn’t lift her head to see where we were.  She didn’t even CARE if a car came along.  She figured it would either go around us or put her out of her misery.  
Taking the FG out on his own was a bit easier because she didn’t have two leashes to handle.  Still – the self-showering problem still existed.  Not to mention that taking the FG out in the wind is like adding gasoline to a fire.  He goes extra crazy.
By the time she got back from that walk she was frozen and ready for a nap.  And it was just 7AM.
She spent the day cleaning yesterday.  Which can only mean one thing.  Company.  I’m guessing the sitter becaus although she TRIED to hide the suitcase, we all saw it.  Packing in the bathroom is a bit of overkill really…
If it’s the sitter who interviewed us a few weeks ago, this is going to be FUN.  Although….she IS pretty smart when it comes to dogs.  So I’m not sure we will get away with much.  But you KNOW we will try…
Have a good one.  Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days:  59

Remembrance Day

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Well WHAT was I thinking about yesterday?!  Clearly in my struggle to not rant,  I became so confused with what I was saying that I had some very strange sentences in my blog!  And no- I was not drinking. We dogs are not allowed to drink! Although my post was so poorly written it looked as if I was suffering from a “too many treats” hangover!  Luckily my human caught the errors fairly early.  My apologies to readers who read the early agrammatical version!

Yesterday it poured rain here.  I mean POURED. A PON nightmare. My human had to drag us out the door.  Luckily, we made our deposits VERY quickly.  And then we lounged around most of the day.
Today is a very special day to salute Veterans.  And canine veterans as well.  I’m not referring to veteran dogs over the age of 7 in North America – I’m referring to those canines who have served in the military beside our human colleagues.  I actually went back to read my blogs from previous November 11 postings and, well, I think I said it pretty well in the past – so the blog from last year is probably worthy of a re-read.  And I don’t see any grammatical or spelling errors….

https://viktorsviews.blogspot.com/2017/11/remembrance.html?m=0

Today take a moment to honor those who have served.  My human remembers when she was in High School and students had to create a poster to honor Veterans.  She doesn’t have the poster (which is a miracle given that she is a pack rat and has everything ELSE she ever drew) but she still remembers the motto that her very wise father suggested:  “Those who serve deserve.  Honor a Vet.”  Those words seem very appropriate today…
Have a good one.  PEACE and paws up.
Seizure free days: 58

I will not rant.

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OK.  So I was going to write a rant today.  About the crazy animal rights people who basically believe that people should have no right to own dogs AT ALL.  They do everything they can to badmouth purbred dogs and try desperately to make the public believe that buying a purebred dog is NOT a good thing.  Their message:  You should adopt a rescue.  And make sure it is spayed and neutered.  And while anyone who reads my blog knows that I am NOT against adoption – you also need to FULLY understand the REAL reason behind the animal rights groups’ support for shelter dogs and spaying and neutering.  If people KEEP doing this – and do NOT support breeding of any kind – guess what will eventually happen.  There WILL BE NO DOGS.   Purebred or otherwise.  THAT is their mission.  THAT IS THEIR MISSION.  Did I mention, that is their mission?!  Sure – it appears that they want to help dogs.   But there is a long-term goal here – NO animals as pets.  READ CAREFULLY the websites of these “helpful” groups… PETA, HSUS….

Yes.  I was going to rant about the topic.  But I decided to talk about something lighter…

On this day in 1969, the children’s television show,  Sesame Street, made it’s premiere.  (How’s THAT for a change in topic?) Now most people know the characters Ernie and Bert and Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch- but the show ALSO had a famous dog, who first appeared in 1978/1979 – Barkley.  And if you ask me – he is PON-like. They say in some sources that he is like an Old English Sheepdog.  They just don’t know PONs.   When he first appeared he was apparently called Woof Woof.  I prefer Barkely.  Here’s a cute video….and I have a feeling that humans can relate to this – whether they are owned by a PON – or any other breed!

I’ll end with this video – but keep in mind – there are some who think humans have no “right” to own a dog – who would not see humor in this video….  We need to be vigilant….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzdUcZMd2pA

Have a good one.  Peace and paws up.
Seizure free days: 57