A day in the life of Breez, eight month old Dane pup extraordinaire. (Pardon the anthropomorphism.)
Ah morning, time to stretch and remind mom to get up when that weird noise starts. Oooh, better get the stretches and yawns out now, that noise should be starting any minute. Man I love this bed, dad says something about me being spoiled with my own futon (whatever that is), but it sure is comfy. Huh, still no noise. Well, I’m sure its time, dogs know these things. I better wake mom up. Aaaw she’s so cute with her mouth open like that, wonder why it smells like that? Better get a closer sniff. Geez, what’s the big deal? I was just smelling her breath. And what does “Saturday” mean anyway? Oh well, at least she’s up. I sure do need to potty.
Wow! Who turned up the air conditioning? Its chilly out here! Hey, hey! Cat poo! My favorite! Okay, just a couple of nibbles…. Phew! Glad mom let us right back in, its much warmer in the house, better give her a thank you kiss. Whaaat? No need for the gagging noises, it’s not like HER breath is that much better! Pfft, some people! Besides, normally she loves my kisses. Where’s Bates, I’ll play with him for a while.
Okay, I’m SURE it’s past time for our walk. WHAT is taking mom so long? She’s just sitting there with that weird machine on her lap. Maybe she forgot. Better go remind her. Mmmm, gotta love these pets, but seriously mom, how about that walk? Oh, I know, I’ll get her shoes – that will clue her in. I’m telling you, some humans are just harder to train than others. Well, I brought her the shoes, but she just told me to drop. What is with that anyway? I mean, here I am being helpful, I bring her sticks, laundry, shoes, dog bowls, towels, and all she ever has to say to me is “drop”. Geez, is a “thank you” that hard? Okay, now why is she laughing at me? I don’t think I’m a goofball. I don’t even know what that means. At least she’s getting up. Let me show her where the shoes are. Yes, good girl, mom, right here, there you go… Whaddaya mean “move”? Duh, I’m showing you the shoes!
Finally off on our walk! Yipee! I LOVE walks! I could do without this leash thing, but it makes mom happy. Oh, this is so cool. Gotta see if Bates smells the same stuff I do. Ooof! WHY does she always crash in to me like that?! I don’t see the point in this business of ALWAYS walking by her side. Well, she’s got the leash so I guess I’ll comply with these DUMB rules. Oh! Here come those crazy fur things that smell like dogs. I hate mom never lets us go check ‘em out, oh well, they sure are entertaining to watch…. Ooof! There she goes walking in to me AGAIN. Geez! You’d think she’d start looking where she was going!
Okay, almost home. Oh goodie, she’s gonna let us run! I love this part. Come on mom, say okay, say okay, say okay, I AM sitting, okay, FINE I’ll put my butt on this cold gravel – sheesh! Yipeeee!!! She said okay, and we’re off! Oh, what’s that smell? Ooof! Huh, wonder if anyone saw that, didn’t quite mean to totally somersault… Yes, mom, I’m okay. Darn, she saw… And she laughing at me again….. Yay, home again, time for some water and a little nap.
Mmm… Oooh! Is that mom making breakfast! Yikes, I slept right through it! Yeah, its almost ready. Yummy! She put the sweet oily stuff in this time, what does she call it? Coco something. Sure is good though. Oh look there are the short humans, they’re so cute when they first wake up. Aaaw, the girl’s giving me pets, her little hands are so comfy. Yum, she’s got goodies too! Good girl! Throw a couple more in my bowl, that’s it, good girl. She’s so much easier to train than the boy. But he sure is fun to play with. Okay, full belly, time to finish my nap. Aaaw, the girl’s going to cuddle with me, ooh and a blanket too! Oh yeah, this is the life…
Whaaa?? Who? Oh, man! I was sleeping hard! Why is Bates so excited? Oh, cool! Stream time!! Yep, they’ve got towels, and those different shoes. Yipee! Open the door we’re outa here! Ugh, fine, I’ll sit. Blah blah, just open the door lady, I gotta go! Yay, I love the stream! Geez, what is taking so long? Better run back and check. Yup there they are, why do they walk so slowly?! Come ON people! Here, I’ll hold the towel for you. OMG, enough with the “drop” already! Where’s Bates? I’ll chew on him a little. How on earth does he run that fast? I’m sure I’ve gotten bigger, and I still can’t catch him. Must keep practicing. Yikes!! Almost took out mom, and she does NOT like that. Gotta watch where I run. Ah, water! Man do I love this stuff! So fun to run through it and have it splash my belly! Whee! Catch me if you can Bates! Wonder why mom keeps yelling “zoomie alert”? Better go thank her for bringing us down here. Sheesh! What’s with the “gerroff”? How can you come to the stream and not want to get wet? And now she’s laughing at me AGAIN! I just don’t get her sometimes. Oh, I could stay down her all day….
Heading back already? I was just getting this trench going. Oh, but home means towel dry, my favorite!! I wish mom would just do my face and leave my paws alone though. I LOVE rubbing my face all over the towel, makes me all wiggly and shivery. That Bates! How did he get to be first in line? Maybe I’ll just push my way in. Oh, wanna play huh? Okay, I’ll bite. Hah! Got him on the ground! Eeek! How’d he get me back so fast? I have GOT to figure out his moves. Why is mom yelling at us? Oh yeah, the towel dry. “Coming mom!!” Mmm, that’s it, behind the ears, oooh yeah…
Phew! I could use another nap. Huh, the boy’s on my bed. Oh well, I’ll just lay on top of him – he is kind of squishy… And wiggly! Be still kid! Oh, you wanna lay on me? Okay, that works too. Oooh yum! Got some leftovers on his face, mmm, good stuff. Huh, what’s mom doing? Oh no! Don’t wipe him off, I was cleaning him just fine myself. Oh, pets for me? Okay. Yeah, I’m a good girl, yeah…. Zzzzzzz.
Oh, mom’s got the brushes! Yay, my favorite! Come on Bates, come on Biko (sheesh! He’s such a grouch!) Yippee outside! CAT!!! Got it! I love how they make that noise when you bite down. Whaaat? “Drop” with the cat too?! Geez mom, much of a killjoy are we? No way! Bates gets to be first AGAIN?! Totally not fair! I’m going in. Ha ha! Got the brush! Catch me if you can!!! Oops, dropped it, never mind, going too fast to stop… Yipeee!!! Okay, my turn now right? Oooh yeah, LOVE the zoom groom. Huh. What’s this? Ugh, pleh! Ball of Biko fur, pleh! Won’t come out of mouth, pleh! MOM! A little help here!? Oh, thanks! Those hand things sure are uh, handy. Water, that’s what I need. Well, lookie here, the bowl’s empty. I’ll show mom. Ugh, she’s not listening, just making it snow Biko fur. I’ll just bring her the bowl. Humans. Need the patience of a saint to deal with them, I tell ya.
Cool! Dad’s car’s coming! Poor guy’s a little addled, I have to lead him in the house every day. I think if I didn’t take him by the hand and physically bring him inside, the poor guy would just sit in the car all night. Bates says he used to come in on his own, and that I really don’t have to bring him in, but I just don’t have the heart to test his theory out.
Yep, dinner time. Mom’s got it going. I’d love to help her, but we all have to lay down while she’s in the kitchen. Another or those weird human things. Just gotta put up with them I guess. Oh man, no coco stuff tonight. Oh well, there’s still one of those squishy fishy things though. Ooph! I’m tired! Aw man, and mom’s making us go potty. Ugh, I just want to curl up on my bed…. Finally! Bed time. Wonder what’s on tap for tomorrow?