Freedom

Today I finally made it over the barrier between the kitchen and dining room. Ever since I was relocated I have been consistently attempting the jump to no avail. So there I was standing by the back door, I gave myself the longest run up, I jumped just at the right moment - time stood still as I sailed over the barrier, ears flapping freely, legs outstretched. Then my back legs splatted on the barrier, luckily I had enough momentum to carry me over and I landed face first (as usual - damn my overly heavy brain) on the other side. FREEDOM, GLORIOUS FREEDOM. And to make it an even better day, guess what Minion Grace had left in a plastic bag on the floor - yup, my Schmackos treats from the pet shop. I had a good time ripping through the bag until the Minions noticed. To be honest I should have ripped a bit more quietly.

Bah - so now they have raised the barrier and I can't even see over the top now. Maybe I can fashion some kind of ladder out of my bed and bowls to climb over again.

Sunday Roasty Goodness

Got an invite to Mr Matt's house for Sunday lunch today. Had a great time chasing teatowels, sliding around on the laminate flooring, and generally being cuddled senseless. Met Jo, Sarah and Colin. I even got to eat some of the roast beef (and also helped myself to a bowl of gravy). Don't think Minion Grace was too happy as I had lots of gravy on my chin.

P.S. Tx for the bone, I'm chewing it as I type.
P.P.S. Sorry about the door mat incident :'(

New Accessories

I got a new chewy shoe today. It's bigger than the old one and seems to be of better quality.




Here I am having a good munch... not sure that it is tastier than Minion John's slipper though.

Here's what happened to the old shoe. Not sure what actually became of most of the upper.


I also got a new bone tag and collar today. After the fiasco with the internet connection the Minions have decided to change their supplier and so have a new telephone number. This new bone is engraved rather than etched so it looks far more posh - as is fitting for a chav puppy like me.

My First Haircut

Finally back on line. Minion Grace cut my hair today. I'm so embarrassed I don't want to go out in public. Firstly I wasn't too keen on those scissors near my eyes and secondly I didn't like to sit still. Minion Grace cut quite a lot of hair away and now my head looks too small compared to the rest of my body. Now at least I can see where I'm going but unfortunately I can't hide food under my chin anymore.

No Internet Connection

Just a quick note for my adoring fans, don't worry I haven't died...the naughty council cut through the telephone and internet cables - so now we have no internet till the weekend. So now I can't make phone calls to all my other doggy friends or write my blog properly. I'm getting my minion to post this from work.

In the meantime I have got bigger and even more bitey. Now weighing 6lb 10oz (reckon I'm about half my final weight). I am now on www.puppywar.com too (vote for me - don't know what the prize is for being voted top dog, maybe they send you a big chewy bone in the post).

Brrrr

Yesterday the Minions were upset with me. I ripped up the carpet in the conservatory and chewed up the underlay (it was muchos springy and chewy). They're so mean, I am officially teething and they have no sympathy!!! IMHO that carpet was nasty anyway and needs to be changed for lino. Also the threshold under the door was starting to rot away so I helped out ripped it out for them (not my fault it was so rotten that it fell into a million little shards).

This morning I woke up and as usual Minion John tried to kick me out of my nice warm bed into the garden. I put my head out of the door way and brrr.... my nose instantly turned into an icicle. All I could think was "you must be joking" and headed back for some much needed beauty napping. Later Minion Grace was so cruel and carried me outside - but hey at least she got cold too.

Not a Kebab!!

I went to visit Minion Grace at archery club today. Minion John walked me all the way from home (a good 1/2 hour walk at ten to the dozen for me). Anyway, I turned up all grey and dusty from the road, but everyone still thought I was beautiful. It's the most number of fawning people I've ever had. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that I must be some kind of superpuppy who can magnetically draw humans to her.

The Minions got pizza on the way home.... drool it smelt so good in the car. I thought we might share it three ways - but alas we got home and what was in my bowl.... you've guessed it.... doggy kibble AGAIN!!! Must remember that if I find something nice to eat in the garden not to share it with the Minions.

Happy 1/4 Birthday to Me + Walkies

It was my 1/4 birthday yesterday. I am 0.25 years (human) old.

My teeth are very itchy at the moment and I need to chew...lots. The Minions aren't impressed when I chew their shoes so they bought me a rawhide shoe just for me to chew. It's not Gucci or anything. In fact it was particularly sub standard as the shoe laces came off straight away (although I'm not complaining as they were quite tasty).

I went for my first proper walks this weekend. Yesterday we went to Charnwood Water for a quick stroll. Every human we met on the way stopped to worship my cuteness. Every animal we met on the way was scary. They must be jealous because I get so much attention. [Note to self: Geese are evil.]

Today we went for a longer walk at Outwoods. The Minions took me to the petshop on the way and let me choose a new extendible lead. The lady at the petshop was lovely to me and gave me choccie drops. This new lead is nice and chewy and I can run about more chasing leaves. I especially like running round the minion's legs and tying their feet up so they trip over.

My First Day at Work

I've given up on the hunger strike.... too hungry!! Minion Grace came home to feed me at lunchtime, I was starving and wolfed my lunch down. After lunch we went for a ride in the car. Minion Grace tied my leash to the seatbelt and let me sit in the passenger seat. It was very scary going for a ride and I squeaked a lot (after a while I realised it was quite fun and was squeaking to go faster).

I got to run about on my leash for a while then we went into this big building. I like to explore and there were so many people there all paying me attention.... I must be so beautiful. Some giant called Tony kept growling at me and he smelt funny so I tried to clean his face. Then I went somewhere in a big metal box that makes lots of noise and has lots of buttons. There were more adoring fans upstairs. I played and played till I was tired and my minion took me home. No new toys today :(

Another New Toy

Shan and Paul came to visit me today. They brought me a new toy. It is a bit like two of my toys mixed together....my favourite ball on a rope and the rubber bone that jingles. So now I have a rubber ball on a rope that jingles. It's very chewy and it also refuses to die. I think that my Minions will really appreciate all the jingling noises all day and night !! I'm a bit scared as I think that Shan might want to kidnap me (although if there is more playing and toys I may be tempted).

Bath Time

I had a bath today. Can't say that I enjoyed it much. The Minions were very mean and took pictures of me.




Here I am after my blow dry.... beautiful again!! [I'm hiding my paws under my body]

My First Bone

Minion Grace's sister and Phil came to visit today, they brought me the biggest bone. It had lots of lovely lamb on it and I was very much enjoying dragging it all over the kitchen floor (it was a bit big and heavy for me to carry properly). Now THIS is what food should taste like...no more of that doggy biscuit rubbish. That's it, I'm going to go on hunger strike unless I get more of this food.

It's way past my bedtime now (better not get caught using the computer by the minions)... night night.

My New Friend

I met a new friend today at Minions' friends Rachy & Lou's. His name is Marvin and we are about the same size. At first I was very scared as I wasn't sure what the fluffy moving thing was, but then after we were introduced we began to play. You can see how much fun I was having because my tail is a blur in the picture.




Marvin. My new friend is very cuddly.

Vaccinations - Part II

Went to the vet again today. I met two very big dogs at the vets (a big black labrador and a golden labrador)... I wasn't sure what they were but they were big and I tried to hide under a chair - I'm pretty sure one of them was licking its lips at me. I was weighed again...this time 5lb 1oz. I am almost twice as big as when I was adopted.

Once into the vets it was a different fella. He opened this big fridge - it was near dinner time so maybe there was a nice treat in store. Just my luck it was another one of those vaccinations. It was really painful again and made me cry. I managed to make it less sore by scratching it with my foot. Just when I thought he'd finished he came at me again brandishing a gun.... a BIG NEEDLE gun. There was some mention of "scanning". Maybe it is so that I can go to Tescos and get more puppy food.

My Minions gave me a good cuddling and extra big dinner to make up for it. Then we played fireworks in the garden. I'm a very well behaved and brave puppy because I don't mind the big bangs and bright lights (as long as my Minions are near by).

Stuck

I have had a dreadful morning. I have been crying because I managed to squeeze in behind the oven and get stuck on the way out. I don't know how long my head was in front of the oven and my body wedged behind, but I called and called until Minion Grace came home and helped me free. I don't think I want to squeeze in there anymore (even though there are nice lumps of plaster I can chew off the wall behind the units). Minion Grace moved the oven so the gap is even smaller (I won't be able to squeeze through at all).

See Saw Majorie Daw

Minion John has built me a see saw. I like running up and making it tip over. I'm not so keen on running down it though - I have to growl at it to teach it not to move. I am learning new words for my vocabulary... now I can squeak, yap, growl and meow. The minions think that I am confused because I go meow.