Rude dogs

Big daddy took me for an early walk today, and I was sure ready to get
out of the house. Been couped up with Toots all day is hard. She
didn't go, neither did grey haired daddy. They so lazy, toots wants to
sleep all the time!
Anyways we were going for our walk and getting close to the dog park!
Big daddy asked me if I wanted to go, and you bet I did! Walking up I
got to mark a little kid that wanted to pet me. I love that!
I noticed right away that there were some pretty big dogs in my dog
park today. I was game, so I ran right in... They they all ran up to
me and I was afraid for my life! I have never seen soo many big guys
all at one time. I got scared, really scared. I started to growl
thinking they would back up, but then they started growling! I tried
to run, but they had me surrounded. There was this long short fat dog
that's mouth was bigger than my whole body! I didn't know what to do,
there were just so many noses pokin around places they shouldn't be. I
started crying and panicing! Loud crying! The dogs all backed up and
my daddy scooped me up in his arms. I finally quit crying after I
realiZed I was safe.
Daddy saidthat was enuff for today, so we left the DP, I was ready to
get out of there! So we walked home.
Maybe I won't get so excited whenever I hear Dog Park next time...
-t

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The Dog Park

The daddies take me and Tico for a walk most evenings. Tico loves to go for walks. Sometimes I like going, and other times I'm just not in the mood.

Last night I was not in the mood for a walk, but Daddy made me go anyway. At least the cats left us alone. The other night one of them tried to grab me! She probably would have eaten me if Daddy hadn't picked me up when he did.

We stopped at the Dog Park on our walk last night. Tico said he used to go to the Dog Park almost every day but it was my first time. Thank God we had our own private play area. There were big dogs barking really loud and chasing each other in the public area. It was so scary that I squealed and ran to Daddy for him to pick me up.

Tico went up to the fence and talked to some of the big dogs. Not me. I bristled and barked at them so they would stay away. Everybody laughed because all the big dogs were so afraid of me. I may only weigh three pounds, but I know how to take care of myself.

When we got home, Anneedabus hurt me on purpose! He cut one of my toenails off, too. I was shocked! I ran and hid behind Daddy and watched Anneedabus to make sure he wasn't going to come and hurt me again. He told me he was sorry, and I forgave him right away. But to teach him a lesson I didn't play with him again until this morning. It was hard, but if you let them get by with this kind of stuff you'll never get them trained.

Me and My Daddy

My Daddy is the most wonderful person in the whole world. I love him more than anything--even squirrelly, puparoni, and Tico.

This is a picture of us coming back from our vacation in a cabin in the mountains. Mice ate all of our food, and left poop in our bowl. It was awful.

Today is the Tico's Daddy's birthday. He's 30 in people years. Dogs don't live that long. I love Tico's Daddy, too.

Another Trip to the Doctor

I got to go on a car ride with Daddy this morning. Tico stayed home, so I thought we were going to go to work. But we didn't. We went to play with the doctor again! I was so scared that I started shivering.

The doctor was nice today. Daddy talked to him about making me sick the last time. I think the doctor felt bad about being so mean to me because he was a lot nicer this time. He pushed something down my throat, peeked into my ears, and poked me with something sharper than my teeth. I didn't cry one time.

Daddy said he was very proud of me for being such a big girl. The doctor said I weigh 2.7 pounds. That means I've gained almost a full pound in just three weeks!!! I might need to cut back on those Puparonis!

Sleeping With Daddy

For as long as I can remember, me and Daddy get up in the middle of the night so I can go outside. I hate getting my paws wet from the dew on the grass, so I just potty on the driveway. When we come back in, Daddy puts me in my kennel and goes back to bed without me.

When I was a little baby, being by myself in the kennel made me cry. Now that I'm a big girl, I like sleeping in my kennel. Tico can't take my toys or attack me, so I can really relax.

Daddy let me sleep in the bed with him all night the last two nights! When we came back in, instead of putting me in my kennel I got to get back in the big bed. I was so happy that I kissed Daddy all over his face. Waking up with Daddy is a great way to start the day!

Can't I Have ONE Toy?!?!?

Tico likes to play Keep Away a lot. He won't let me play with any of his toys. I'm not allowed to have any chew sticks either. I have one toy--squirrely--and I love it almost as much as the daddies. When Tico tries to take it from me it REALLY makes me mad!

All alone

I found a new place to roost this morning. I can see everyone and
Toots can't reach me. I can watch her every move. Now if only I can
figure out how to get up here by myself. I haven't mastered how to
jump up on stuff yet, I just wanna be a good dog, ya know? Should I
just jump up there? Am I allowed? G2g I have squirrels to watch... -t

Teaching Daddy a Lesson

You won't believe what happened to me today. After our nap, Daddy put me in water up to my belly! Then he squirted some cold slimy stuff on my back and rubbed it all over me. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, he sprayed me from head to toe with water.

He tried to make nice with me. He wrapped me up in a towel and rubbed me all over, but I wouldn't give him any kisses. The minute he put me down I ran to my bed.

Even though I was still soaking wet, I had to go outside. Made me so mad I decided to teach him a lesson. I ran away.

I ran really fast for the woods where the rabbits live. I'm way faster than Daddy is, especially if he isn't wearing shoes. He gave up and went back into the house.

I knew I was in trouble when he came back out with shoes on. He caught me before I could make it to the woods and took me back inside. He didn't give me any treats, either.

I ignored him for a really long time. I played with Tico. Then me and the other daddy played with my squirrel for a long time. After that I was tired. Instead of finding Daddy like I usually do when it's time for a nap, I just went to sleep in the middle of the floor.

When I woke up Daddy was laying on the floor next to me. He looked so sad that I ran over and kissed him all over his face to let him know I still love him. I think he learned his lesson.

The finer things

Sometimes all you need is a good belly rub, sometimes you have to play
pirates. I get to play rough when we play that, it's my fav! I growl
and he growls and I kick and fight. My daddies wouldn't let me play
til I got a little older, and became a good dog. They were afraid i
would be a mean dog, but im a good dog. Grrrrr, pirates! get it?!
-Tico Chi Chi del Nuthairs Grandes Mario Lopez (that's my full show
name)

Our Own Private Dog Park

The daddies made us our own dog park, whatever that is. Tico says going to the dog park is fun because you run around a lot and sometimes get to play with other dogs. That dog can spend hours sniffing pee. Doesn't sound very exciting to me. Except for Ennis (the dog of my dreams), other dogs mostly scare me anyway.

I guess it was different back before Tico had me to keep him company. That dog was so lonely he'd make friends with anyone. He's still that way--no standards at all. Tico loves everyone he's ever met. Not me. I'm picky. I get shy around new people and on more than one occasion, have even wet myself! Talk about making a good first impression....

No fair

I remember a time when ghd used to hold me between his man boob and beer belly. It was heaven. Total serenity in a warm padded cushion. I don't get to do that any more, only toodles. I hate her, she better watch out. -T

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