Bath time

I went to Petsmart and got a bath and a haircut. Mom says best part is that I smell good. I say it's the treat she gives me when we get home.

Have to admit it feels good to not have itchy ears. If you've ever had them, you know what I mean. Do people get itchy ears?

A Big Bird

On my morning walks, I've been checking out some new smells. There's a huge tall bird near the water most mornings but I'm not about to get close enough to smell him. When anyone gets close, he takes off and his wings practically cover the sky. Mom says he's a Great Blue Heron.

She's impressed. I just give him space.

The Hair Combing Ritual

When I interview other dogs, I always ask if they have bad hair days. There’s a good reason I ask. Every morning, I have to go through this ordeal with Dad.

He holds the comb in his hand like it’s a weapon and then he expects me to jump in his lap, eager to have him grab my face and hold me in weird positions while he pulls that thing through my hair. Oh, yeah, he’s telling me what a good boy I am the whole time I’m in contortions.

How could I be anything else – caught in a vise grip with him yanking me this way and that?

It’s not easy being a dog – especially not one who’s supposed to look well-groomed and handsome all the time. I’d rather have fun, roll in some interesting smells, and get my feet all muddy.

I don’t understand the purpose of this morning ritual but one thing I’ve learned – there’s a treat at the end. Makes it all worthwhile. Wonder if people see life the same way?

My new book: Dogs Speak Out!

My book is out! My book is out!

Can't contain my excitement! Better than treats! Check it out at Amazon's Kindle store or www.smashwords.com.

Don't you just love the cover?

Let me know how you like it, okay? I'm sooooo proud! Woooooo-hooooo! I interview twelve dogs in the book. It's your chance to find out what makes us so lovable, charming and intelligent - well, I could go on and on. Read the book and you'll understand.

It's way too cool to be on the cover of a book. By the way, what does an e-book smell like?