It's almost summer!!

Don't worry guys, they're getting me a bigger pool. This is where I'll be all summer long!

Well, I was supposed to have my CGC/TDI testing two weeks ago. I had gone to classes and worked really hard, but it wasn't meant to be. I got really excited when my dad mowed my grass, so I hopped all over it when I was allowed outside. I got too hyper, and ended up pulling a muscle in my leg. After a trip to the "Vetpire", I was put on Strict Rest! Me! Imagine, putting a newf on strict rest! Geesh. I wasn't allowed on ANY walks, or even up the stairs!! NO FUN!
They're testing again in the fall, so I"ll have to wait until then. As long as I have my pool, I'll wait forever!

Why Yes, I AM A Big Dog!

Mom told me I'm now 14 months old, and would you believe an amazing 175 pounds? Apparently all the Newf Research mom and dad did before I came home said I would be between 130-150, so I guess you can't believe everything you read! My vet is even happy with my weight, since I still have a nice tummy tuck. I just really am a Big Dog!

My first therapy dog training session went really well. My instructor said he doesn't see me having very many problems with anything I'll be asked to do for the test, but I do need to spend the next 8 weeks "fine tuning"' all my killer skills. I can't imagine why I should ever just pass by some perfectly good food, but apparently that's something the boss lady wants me to do. I don't know how I feel about that!

MIA

Sorry guys! I haven't written in like, fur-ever, but first not much was happening, and now, everything is happening.

Today mom's taking me to my Very First Newf club meeting. Whoo! It's called the Creekside Newfoundland Club, which just got started this past summer. It has to be functional for two whole years before it can be an AKC club (or something like that) but I get to meet and greet other Newfies! And mom gets to talk Newfies with other mommas! AND there's even a creek with a swimming hole.....and since a certain Newf blog author has never been swimming yet, I couldn't be more excited.

Tomorrow evening starts my CDC and perhaps TDI training. The CNC is sponsoring the CDC and TDI testing this May, and classes start tomorrow to get us all prepared. I know right now I'm only taking the classes for sure, we'll see how I handle class before we discuss actually taking the tests.

Ok, gotta go get brushed so I look good for the ladies today!

Super Bowl

I don't know about you, but I'd LOVE a super bowl! Imagine how much food could fit in it!!

Anyway, apparently it's not really a bowl, and I'm supposed to cheer for the little red birds, not chase them.

Dad says I should be an offensive lineman in the Puppy Bowl. Sounds good to me!

1st Birthday

I turned one on Saturday! I don't really know what that means, but I got lots of pats, kisses, and even a trip to Petco. I got some new toys, loads of food, and pets by pretty much everyone in the place.

However, better than that, it's been snowing! I've been out in it before, but this is the most I've ever seen, and it's awesome. I even got mom and dad to come out with me for a photo shoot, and I think they had fun too.


So, birthday, snow, finally registering in the AKC, joining the local Newf club, and working on my training? It's been a busy week!

Registering and Training

Well, mom finally dug through all my papers and got out my AKC registration. I'm pretty sure it came like, forever ago, but it's filled out, stamped, and ready to go out tomorrow.

I met my new trainer today. His name is Joe, and he's awesome. He'd tell me to do these things I do all the time, like sit and DOWN (!!!), but then, THEN, he gave me something amazing called Ham! HAM!! Ohh it was so good, and I showed him how good it was by getting no less than 7 slobbers on his pants. Mom was worried about my allergies, but since I never had ham, it was okay. Plus, there was no way I was letting that ham leave after getting a wiff of it!

Apparently this is just the beginning, as there is some "good dog person test" (CGC) coming up this spring. Mom sees doggies visiting the kids all the time at the hospital, and she wants to take me. However, I gotta take this test and get those initials behind my (finally registered) name before I can go with her to work.

Hmm, after all that ham, a nap sure does sound nice!

Christmas

Well guys, my first Christmas was a huge success. Mom and Dad put loaded up BOTH cars (one for my stuff, one for theirs), then I got loaded in as well, and off we went. Grandma invited us down for the week, where I got to play with her two dogs, and my aunt's cattle dog puppy as well. We two puppies really hit it off, and I finally have a best friend. He's really tiny, a minuscule 40 pounds, and has more energy than anything I've ever seen. I did my best to run and play for 15 minutes, then it was Super Naptime.

I already opened and tried to eat a wrapped Kong present, and am currently doing considerable damage to an oval tennis ball toy. I asked for a Tuffie, maybe it'll come for my first birthday next month!


My allergies are better at the moment (with out antibiotics this time) but get worse ever few weeks. Mom's hoping the lamb diet I'm on (YUM) will keep them at bay.

Mom and Dad did buy me a new bed to try out at Grandma's. They thought since I'd be sleeping in a room with other dogs I wouldn't chew it, but I proved them wrong! The hunt for a Newf-proof bed continues in the Taylor household.

I've been hearing rumors that mom's trying to get me into a Newf club. Apparently I need some more manners, and the trainer they've found also has a Newf club who meets in his kennel. Here's hoping to meeting more guys my size!