I feel like (a) Britney (Spaniel)

I think I am being followed by pupparazzi! My picture showed up in the March 2008 issue of Fetch Magazine, on page 25. Someone took my picture at doggy daycare and sent it in to Fetch. Basenjis are the featured breed of the month, and I got to show off my pretty pink jacket (the one I wore at Halloween). If you would like to read the article (sorry, no pictures) go to http://www.fetchmag.com/ or stop at any pet store in SE Wisconsin to get a copy.

Dad said something about taking early morning walks now that the weather might be warming up. I sure hope he doesn't wake me up when he goes out on these. I am so happy to curl up on Mom & Dad's bed and wait for the furnace to start up. Yup, I have it made!

I can't believe that I have lived here for a whole year! Mom and Dad and Joey brought me home on March 10, 2007 (is that October in dog months?) I think they were going to do something special, but must have forgotten. Dad said not going bankrupt on vet bills was special enough, but I like my doctor! He has a neat big screen TV, whatever that is. I wonder if it smells good.

Well, I am tired from my day at doggy daycare. I am going to go and take a 16 hour nap.

Bye.

Copper

I am back in the dog game!

Barooooo and howdy to all!

I am happy to report that my cone is gone and Mom is letting me jump up and down off the bed and couch as I see fit! I even go to Central Bark again and get to play with all my friends. I didn't see cousin Riley there - I am pretty sure that Dad said Riley is now going to Doggy Daycare. I will have to sniff around for him.

I have a new bottom in my crate. Mom got a new one after I chewed up two others during my boring days inside. This one is pretty hard - I haven't been able to get a hole started. I will figure out something. It is really hard like my chain, or the tags on my collar.

I pitch in wherever I can. If my toys are in the box, I get them out so we can have fun. I found a box of cans in the bathroom and I opened this up for Mom and Dad and Joey. I also found time to fluff up the toilet paper. I am soooo proud of myself - I heard Dad say that I am a big help!

Dad went to a city called Indianapolis for a whole week. He missed the big snowstorm. Mom and Joey stayed home with me one day and that was fun. Dad said he had fun in that city, but it got kind of boring at the end because he really wanted to get home but his flights kept getting canceled. I missed him and was very happy to have him home.

I spent a whole weekend at Central Bark. Mom and Dad and Joey went to someplace called "The Dells" and left me with my friends at Doggy Daycare. They were very nice to me, but I was more happy than I ever have been when Mom and Dad and Joey came to pick me up!!! I sang for them more than I have ever sung before!

Sounds like Mom needs me now - I will write again soon!

Copper

The cone is back?!?

What the hey - I went to the vet and fell asleep there (again) - and the cone was back when I woke up! And my leg hurt a lot!!! I remember Mom and Dad talking about my knee locking up - I wonder if this has anything to do with it? Since then, they haven't taken me for walks, and no trips to the dog park or doggy daycare. We went to Grandpa and Grandma's house for Christmas, but all I did there was sit on someone's lap and sleep. It was kind of wonderful in that regard.

I want to play chase, but Mom and Dad and Joey won't do that - it is making me a little sad. Mom said I have to wait at least another five weeks. I will get those itchy stitches out on January 7th.



I had some fun for my second Christmas (I was born on December 23rd, 2006 - Dad said something about combining presents, which I don't think would be fair at all!) I did get some nice gifts - a new jacket and some new chew toys.

I made a painting for Dad (with some help from Joey).
He is going to take it to work so he can think about me during the day when I am at home in my crate, or at daycare. Dad certainly was surprised by this gift - he didn't even have a clue that I was giving him anything this thoughtful and nice! Joey had fun doing this too - he must have because I got to chase the Kleenex that he was holding when we made the painting.



I love the snow - I wish it wouldn't be so cold, though. That cone comes in real handy when I need to bury my pee or poop. Dad took a picture of me exploring - I don't think it is the best he has ever done since it is so blurry. I hope that Mom will let me play in the snow some more, soon. I can hear things moving around underneath, and I have found two dead mice so far. Mom just says "yuck" and won't let me pick up my prizes.

Well, I need to see what Joey is up to - he might have a treat for me.

Have a Happy New Year!

Copper

Snow, snow, snow!!!!

I got to play in the snow this week. I could hear things under it, so I had to root around with my nose to see what was there. Dad laughed at me - he probably didn't realize I was being quite serious about finding the source.

I was reminded why this is my favorite time of the year (except for the cold air) - the brown crunch-berries are back in season! Dad calls them "rabbit turds" - I call them "DEE-Licious!!!"

More about the cold air that I don't like - I have to hurry when I go to the bathroom outside. I miss my morning walks, but not that much when my feet get cold. Mom got a jacket for me, which is nice. I like to wear it, but they still make me go outside. My favorite spot in the morning is in the dining room - there is a warm spot that is just at my level. Mom lets me sleep on the bed with her and Dad - Dad says winter is here because I have migrated north. I just want to be warm!!!

I was by grandma and grandpa's house this weekend. I had to stay in my crate for the day, and no one else was around all day! I scolded everyone when they came back from wherever they went. I smelled turkey on their breath, and I waited all night and the next day, but no one gave me any.

Mom told me I am going to see the vet on December 21st to take care of my knee that keeps locking up. She said I won't be able to go to the dog park or daycare for about six to eight weeks. She also said I probably won't mind too much if it is cold - I will get to stay inside most of the time.

Well, gotta go - it sounds like Joey is doing something interesting.

Copper

I am a busy Basenji!

Ba-roooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh!!!!

That is the sound I make when I am happy! I am so happy when Dad comes home from work that I go Ba-rooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh!!!!! sometimes five or six times!

I got to see my doctor twice in the past month. The first time was when I had these itchy bumps all over my hips. Mom called them "hives" and they sure made me uncomfortable. She took me to my doctor and he gave me a shot of something (I DID NOT LIKE THAT SHOT!). Mom and Dad gave me cheese balls for a couple of days after that and I felt better. Dad said I might be allergic to cats, and I will need to take anti-hissssss-tamines because of that.

I went to my doctor again last night. Dad said the doctor smiled when he saw me because he was going to get a big screen TV because of me! I am so happy that someone is getting something because of me! My knee is a little stiff at times, and the doctor said I might need an operation because my kneecap wanders around. I like to wander around too, but Mom and Dad put that darn leash on me all the time and I can't go that far away from them. Unless we go to the dog park - then I can do whatever I want!

I graduated from class at PetSmart. My teacher, Cory, was the coolest! She understood me. I really, really, really will try to quit the Kleenex - that stuff is so addicting! Cory did show me a different thing I could do and get a treat, but you know, it just isn't the same as shredding a good Kleenex!

Well, I need to get to bed - tomorrow is my day at Central Bark!

Ba-rooooooooooooooooooooooooh!

Copper

I am Dog - hear me yodel!

I have had so many adventures since I last wrote, which I probably why I didn't write! Mom and Dad and Joey took me to some really neat places and we did some incredible dog fun things!

My Boat Ride
I rode on a real boat. Uncle Andy took us for a ride on Green Lake. I did my darndest to sit nice. Best of all, I got to ride on Mom's lap! Dad made some kind of pirate joke that I didn't get - something about being a scurvy dog. Joey got to drive the boat, while I waited on the shore with Mom (Dad was so lucky - he got to ride along!)

My new school

I am learning more tricks and stuff at PetSmart. Cory the trainer is teaching Mom and Dad and Joey things I already know how to do - they just don't always know how to ask me. Last night I made everyone so proud - I went into my down position while Sadie and Scout and Chico walked past me. I almost stayed down the whole time, but Sadie (the great big black lab) came lunging toward me and I stood up. Scout is so nice - he didn't bother me at all when he walked by and I looked pretty good because of that.

My Wednesdays and Thursdays

I go to Doggy Day Care!!! Mom takes me to a place called Central Bark in Oak Creek. My first day there was so much fun - I played with every dog I could. I was so tired out I fell asleep in the car on the way home, and slept until 6:00 the next morning. And you know what? - Mom took me back the next day!!!

http://www.centralbarkusa.com/html/locations/oakcreek/details.html

I like going there even more than going to the Dog Park! I see the same friends every week!

Joey goes to school too. I don't think he gets to play with dogs there - that is too bad because we are so much fun!

I need to go to bed now. I have to get rested up for doggy daycare tomorrow. I am so excited I can hardly sleep!

Talk to you later!

Love,

Copper

Copper - Version 2.0

Yesterday, I got to go to my veterinarian and there was some kind of upgrade done to me. I am pretty sore today, but I do get to wear a really cool thing around my head that gives me all sorts of new features:

- I now get 161 channels when I look up at squirrels in the trees.

- I can hear someone whispering from over two miles away.

-When I yodel, I can knock birds out of the trees because I am sooooo loud!

Mom said I look like some kind of stereo speaker - Dad said "Duh - she is a woofer, you know."

I overheard Mom telling Joey that I had an electronic chip implanted in me. If I get lost, the people who find me would scan me and can somehow tell where I live. Joey asked if they would take me to a supermarket and put me on my back, on the belt to do this. I won't mind as long as I get a belly rub and a treat. Mom said no, this isn't what would happen. Maybe not.

I am still getting used to this electronic chip, though. I swear that I heard someone talking when I walked by the aluminum gutter in the backyard. I sort of felt like someone was watching me. I will have to keep my nose to the ground on this.

Mom, Dad and Joey are staying home from work next week. I am so happy that they are here with me - I feel a lot better when they are around. I will have to write again, soon, to let you know how my week went.

Have a good day!