Why Bark When You Can Blog?

Swung and Flung

Thanks to Sarah, I had a ball with my new "swing and fling" toy. Unfortunately, the toy worked too well and landed in the water. And much as I loved it, I couldn't bring myself to dive in, given the freezing wind and water. I know I'm a working dog and all, but I do have some sense.

 

My New Job: Dog Toys Product Tester

Yes, it's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. I am a working dog after all.

We hit the shops in the neighborhood, surfed the Internet, and made lots of calls.

Given my excitement, I applaud myself for my restraint as evidenced below

You can see my canine contributions on the RealSimple.com pets blog.

Truth be told, when it really comes down to it, a slipper will do just fine.

Haste Makes Waste

Clearly, I have cabin fever, what with the icy weather and all.  I was so intent on spilling out all of the yummy-smelling biscuits from the Kong toy that I missed one I had already set free!

Needless to say I worked my way there minutes later.

 

The Grass Really IS Greener

Finalmente, a photo* of Thunder in "England's green and pleasant land" (think William Blake's Jerusalem -- you can listen here: disc 2, no.11).

Missed him at the beach this weekend at our usual spot, but am glad to see him looking so great and happy!

* picture perfect shot by Janet Z!

Seduced and Abandoned

Or so the opera lyric goes ("sedotto ed abbandonato"), if memory serves.  In any case, Maggie was expected back today, and I just found out that it will be another week or so until she returns.  Woe is me!

Basic Instinct at Play

It's been whispered that we need to WORK for our food and water, that this is hard-wired into our DNA.  I was treated to this concept first-hand, and I'm here to report that the thrill of the hunt was in full force, and that victory was mine.

 

Good Hand Eye Coordination

How am I doing without Thunder? Well the extra attention isn't all bad. But I must confess I've had moments of boredom and therefore, they've been inventing new games to provide mental stimulation. Here I am demonstrating my coordination, with a toy courtesy of L & H that's seemingly new as I haven't seen it in two months! Mind you, I had NO interest in toys while Thunder was here, but this will have to do.

Recent Roughhousing with Thunder

Watch us in action. They gave me back my Orangutan toy to play with tonight, but it was a poor substitute!

The Acquired Taste of the Orangutan

Thunder's been working his way through my things and he's recently "graduated" to my favorite toy. Thank heavens she distracted him for a minute and pried it from his clutches! Anyone who knows him well knows he doesn't let go once he's snagged the object of his desire.

Which comes in handy when folks are short-handed and need to carry a lot of stuff.

Thunder's Dumbbell Workout

Don't be fooled...he's a smart cookie!