Toodles the Shih Tzu

Jusat hanging out today. Did some training games with cheese treats. Also played with some toys. Don't have fetch down very well yet. I go get it but haven't the knack of bringing the toy back. Few mored days and maybe I'll get the hang of it. Went out for potty before bed last nite. Very aprehensive . . . Nose high in the air and sniffing like crazy. Report of coyotes in the area attacking and (oh my) eating little dogs.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Today is a great day! Mom and dad went out last nite and (TaDah) I got a doggy bag, (TaDah again). Would you believe baby back ribs. Do I have to do another TaDah? Got the yummy sauce all over my face whiskers - Mom wasn't happy and wanted me wiped down with a napkin. I was saving the whisker lickins for dessert.

As you can see, I put on my cowboy bandana so I could enjoy the treat in sort of an authentic way. Oh, by the way, yes, I have a blue eye and a brown eye. Makes me sexy for the ladies. Ya think? Creeps out a few people I meet on my walks.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Not too busy today. Barked at a lady walker. (Only barks at the pretty ladies . . . Hmmm). We sat outside and smoked one of our cigars and planned out a tool cart that will double as an extension table for the table saw. Look forward to start the actual building. Posted the Silver service on EBay. Not sure what response the ad will get.

Planted tomatoes and eggplant along with some nasturtiums. Pix to come. Restuccoing part of the back wall near the ground. Seems that a back yard flood last year had lifted the stucco. Will take a few days to get it all done.

The groomer lady not only put a couple of nicks in Toodles' bod, but he also has a cut that is weeping blood just below his left eye. Groomer is history on that note. We are watching the Red Sox/Rays game and chilling out this afternoon. Out for prime rib tonight.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

The sign about says it all. We are getting used to the haircut. Few little nicks that are not appreciated. Cold now. Used to lay on the tile floor as it was cooler. Now its all carpet and warmth. Off to get water softener salt, drop some donations off at the Sheriff's Posse and boy stuff at the hardware store.

bad hair day

Well, its done . . . Toodles and the groomer got together. Whole lotta different dog ;>}, His one blue eye and one brown eye are now very out there for people to see. He hates a bath, by the way. Had an almost ingrown dew claw that was clipped in the nick of time. He is about half the size he was when he had fur. Had to make his collar much smaller. He doesn't seem to act like there is a difference. More to come.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

Finally, the truth comes out! Toodles was out on the back patio enjoying the walkers, with and without canine companions. And I with my coffee had settled down for a long paper's crossword. While we were outside someone (no names are mentioned) peed on the middle of the bed. The only one in the bedroom was Mrs Katz the cat . . . No need for Sherlock here. Someone peed on the floor couple of days ago and Toodles was blamed for the indescrete act. But, now there is another possible candidate for this. Yessss.

Toodles the Shih Tzu

busted out of the cage yesterday and had an 'accident'. Cleaned up and all is well. Took a three poop walk this morning. Don't know if I have to save a wine cork . . . The cat seems to be an issue. He is preventing the cat from getting to her food and potty box. Nothing overt. Just plunks himself down generally in the path from the bedroom to the cat box. He waits for her. If she just walks by him, all is OK. But, if she decides to run then it is a game afoot. No idea how to change the behavior. More to come.