Dog Swim 2009

Me and a new friend.....I made TONS of them!










Well guys, I know I haven't been on here in soooo long, but I'm just too tired from swimming All Day Long (mom's note ~ 1 hour) that I must go get my beauty rest. Mom said she's going to let me write on here more often pretty soon, but I don't know if I believe it. She discovered this thing called Newf net and is there all the time now! Computer Hog!! I don't even get it, there can't be a net big enough for a Newf, so I don't know what she think she's doing.

Summer!

Hey guys!!

Well, as promised, mom and dad got me a bigger pool. It's about time, it's getting HOT here! And my hinormous wouldn't even fit in that other tiny thing. I have loads of room in this pool, but don't you dare try to get in with me! It's MINE!

Also, Grandma came to visit! I was sooooo excited I HAD to get on the couch. I'm so totally not allowed to do that, but dad had to get a picture cuz I was looking good.

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!