The Hole

Why is it that every time a hole appears in the lawn, I get the blame?
I was just minding my own business, outside, when I suddenly find I am being blamed for a hole that just spontaneously occurred near where the water from the washing machine is piped to the lawn. Why would they think it was me? The blackbirds are always digging under the leaves, the possums are running around all night, it could have been anyone, but I get the blame. My muddy feet and nose in the picture are just circumstantial evidence, not proof.
I have been declared out of quarantine, so I can go out to meet other dogs and people. I have been practicing wearing my collar and having short walks on a lead, so I will be out and about meeting all the people and dogs that have wished me well.

11 weeks and growing

Last week I went to see Dr. Sally. She poked and prodded me, gave me my final shots, and declared me fit and well. I already knew that, but Kathy needed the reassurance. I also got some treats, so I wont mind going back to see Dr. Sally.

My hidey-hole has been discovered! I can not cause panic by disappearing anymore. Keith found me on top of the storage box under the bed, mainly because I am getting too big to fit on there and I made a noise trying to get off.

Today I went for my first walk out side. I was on a lead and Keith and Kathy walked me on to the street, past the neighbours and across the street then home again. Not much of a walk, but K&K seemed pleased. They even gave me a biscuit when I got back. It doesn't take much to make them happy.

The picture shows me jumping off the edge of the patio on to the lawn. My best jump is to run into the lounge, jump on to Kathy's sewing box, then onto the arm of her chair and land on her lap. Keith said I am the perfect dog for 18 hours a day. The rest of the time I am awake.

Scary Things

Every dog needs a hobby, and I have discovered the Joy of Leaves. I have started a Leaf Collection and already have lots of them. The pic shows me selecting a particularly fine example. My leaves are all kept by my bed, but somehow they keep disappearing. I will have to keep an eye on them to see where they go.
There have been some scary things happening. Last night the TV started playing through the stereo system and that made the floor shake. Well I was off like a shot and hid under the bed and would not come out until it stopped. It does not normally do that, this time they were playing a DVD, maybe that was what did it.
Then today I was having a mid-afternoon nap when the floor started shaking again, but this time there was a high pitched whine as well. I saw Keith wrestling with this monster that was trying to run away, but Keith had hold of its tail and kept dragging it back. They went all over the carpet like that. When I got a chance, I slipped out to the garden and hid in the agapanthus. Eventually Keith must have won because he came and got me and there was no sign of the monster. Keith called it a Vacuum Cleaner. Maybe it is the Vacuum Cleaner monster that keeps stealing my leaf collection.

The First Week

I have been in my new home for one week now. There have been some visitors with presents, but as I have not had the Final Shots I can not go out much. The picture shows me wearing the bow I got from Auntie Wendy and Uncle David.

I have been asked so many times,"What is a Duck Toller?" so I have made a video to explain it. Just click on the link under 'Video Links' to the left of the page.

I have got a great game to play. I pretend to be asleep, then when no one is watching I sneak away to my hidey hole and they can't find me. I can stay in the hidey hole for ages while Keith runs round the house looking for me! Great fun.

Car trips are allowed, so I have been out to the shops to buy my food, and a trip to see Kathy at work. Its not too bad, except I get locked up in a cage so I can not walk about and help with the driving.

Well, its time for dinner, so I had better go and make sure they get my food ready.

A Home of My Own

I have moved in to my new home. It was a bit scary the first night but I have got the servants to understand my needs, so that the Saturday and Sunday nights were much better.
When I used play with my brothers and sisters we would bite and tug at each other. The servants can't play like that, they bleed too easily, so I have to learn to be gentle with them.
I got a toy from Freki, he must be my secret admirer because I have not met him yet. It's a good toy because I can bite and tug at it and it does not bleed, and it keeps me company when I go to bed.
The garden is a great place to explore. I found a row of box plants that needed trimming so I pruned one down to a better size. The picture shows me just as I finished the topiary cut.
I have my own door so that I can go in and out when I please, but the servants keep shutting it for some reason. Maybe they think an eagle will grab me if I am out side on my own, or I might start gardening again.

Well it is past time for my early aftenoon nap, so I have to go.