It's just not fair!!!

I heard Dad talking about a fun thing that he did, but he never even thought of taking me along with him! He went to something called a "Bah-rooers Game" last night. I stayed home. That just isn't fair!

The only Bah-rooers I know of are other Basenjis. If there is ever anything right up my alley, it is Basenji games. The other Basenjis must be very happy with whatever one does at a Bah-rooers game, especially if it causes all that yodeling!

I don't know what a Bah-rooers game is, but from what I could gather it involves chasing balls around, running in circles, and catching flies (another thing that I enjoy). Dad took a couple of pictures, but I don't know - none of them show any Basenjis. They probably needed a nap after all that chasing around. This one only has humans in it:

The most incredible thing happened during the game - GIANT SNAUSAGES RACED AROUND! I would have done every trick I could think of to get one of those Snausages! I don't recall ever seeing a sausage run around, but I bet I could catch a couple of them if I tried. I bet I could catch a rabbit if I tried. I wonder if they could let a rabbit loose during a Bah-rooers game. I would beat any other Basenji within a mile catching up with it, I bet!

This is the picture Dad took of the Snausages. Come to think of it, those Snausages look pretty big. Maybe I will stick with my Milkbones:Oops - sounds like Dad is coming in - until next time, Bah-ROOOOoooooo!

Copper

I am a Mud Hound!

I finally know what kind of dog I am - I am a Mud Hound! I must be because I have learned this by simply paying attention:

• When I stayed up late one night and chewed on Dad's belt, he said "When I catch you, your name is gonna be Mud!" I think he was kidding, because he still calls me Copper.
  
• Someone keeps putting glorious mudholes at the Dog Park, and Mom and Dad and Joey keep taking me there.
  
• The big dogs want me to chase them through the mud - that must mean proof positive that I am a Mud Hound!

As you may have figured out, I have my shots, I have my license, and I have my ticket to the dog park! Someday, maybe this year, the weather will be warm enough to go more often than we have been able to go this spring. *Sigh* (Oops - I mean bah...rooooo.)

Anyhow, the couple of times I have been there have been an absolute joy! I got to run off my cabin fever the first time, and the next couple of times were run and play, run and play. I had seven dogs chasing after me at one time. That actually got a little scary at the end, so I ran over by Mom.

Here I am with a couple of new friends I made on this visit. We had so much fun running around that fence. The first time I went through the water I found the lowest spot. I was in over my head! I am more careful after that and stay closer to the edges.

Mom and Dad seem happier now that they are used to being at the dog park. I think they finally found something to keep themselves busy - they hardly interrrupt me. I keep my eyes on them, though, and if they wander off I run by to check on them and make sure they are ok.

After running through those wonderful mud puddles, I think the best way to dry off is to play a good game of "stick." Then, tired and happy, it is time to go home. Dad puts a blanket on the back seat, and we all get in the car and go home.


One time, though, Dad said "Pee-yew!" Mom said "Pee-yew!" Joey said "That's Copper!" I was so proud of myself - I brought home some of the dog park with me! Mom made me give it back (and now you can see why I am a Mud Hound!


I will be sure to refresh my Mud Hound status when I go back to the park. There is no way those mud holes can ever dry up this year!


After a long, hard day at the dog park or at Doggy Daycare, there is nothing better than putting your head on someones laptop and getting in a little snooze and some petting! This is the life!


Until next time, Ba-rooo!!!!

Copper

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