AKC Canine Good Citizen Title

Stella saw my CGC tag and wondered how to become a Canine Good Citizen. It's a test you take, and after you pass you get this really cool certificate, and nice ribbon. And, if you are being fancy, you can put the letters CGC after your name.. You do not have to be registered with the AKC to get the title. Any dog can become a Canine Good Citizen! Once you pass the CGC test, you are then eligible to take the Therapy Dog International test. I took both tests at the same time. Most evaluators are qualified to give both.
Here is a link to to an article from Doctors Foster and Smith that explains both programs.
This is the AKC's program discription
and here you can read about Therapy Dog International. If you already have your CGC title, here is where to order a
CGC name tag like mine.

Pee-S - Mom says she thinks other countries have equivalent programs - so check with your national or local kennel clubs if you are outside of the U.S. We would like to hear about them too!

A Present from Suzuki!!!

Suzuki sent me this great gift for entering her 100th post contest! That meant a package all the way from Australia - for ME!
WOW!
It's a tiger stuffie that squeeks, and a tiger print ball. Hey,girlfriend, Thanks!

Trip to the Groomer!

On Friday we took a road trip. We went to the bank,cashed a check and got cookies and a coupon for a free day of doggie day care.

Then we went to the groomer. I had a very nice time, and enjoyed the entire grooming experience. Maisie hated all of it except for the bath part. She didn't want to be brushed, or get her nails done, and she screamed at the dryer. I tried to be as helpful as I could, but then I just gave up. I knew nothing bad was gonna happen to her, and I like to have fun while I am there... Renee, our groomer, said that was OK, because it was her first time, and most pups are like that the first time. We got matching red bandanas, and as soon as it was all over and Renee gave us treats, Maisie was fine again. What a goofball! Geez..

Nudism????

Is anyone having trouble seeing the picture of me on my last post? The one where I am sitting on the blue sofa, smiling? We are getting some reports that it's blocked due to NUDISM!!!. Excuse me, but, I AM wearing my pink harness! - I am not naked!

Ridin' the Puppy Gravy Train..

Not alot goin' on lately. We do, however, go outside to "go pee" like about a zillion times a day. Maisie gets a treat every frickin' time she squats! And, she's so pleased with herself - look at this..Is that a happy pup or what? And, what did she just do?? Pee.., that's what.


Mom says I got my share
of "pee treats" when I was little ...
However, I'm not stupid. When we take her out, I pee too, and demand a treat, and guess what? It works! When she sits, - I sit. Down? - I can do that! Stay?? heck, I can do it for longer than like 3 seconds, which is all the longer her puppy brain can hold it. So, I'm right there,doing all the stuff, right along with her, including getting the treats!
Works for me!

Maisie has something to tell....

HI - its me, Maisie. I started school today! At Animal Friends , That's the shelter where mom says we got Laura and Josie, the kitties.
The 5 to 9 month puppy class was too early in the morning for mom to be able to handle, so I enrolled in the "Companion Manners for Small Dogs" class. I am the youngest one there, but I did really good and, it was fun! I was brave and walked right in to the place even though I could hear all these big dogs barking, and some classes were letting out, so it was really crowded and stuff.
We don't have any pictures, because mom forgot the camera, so maybe next week...
Anyhow, after class we went shopping in this store that they have, and I got a bully stick.


I got one for Morgan too!


I have to go practice "sit", "down", and "watch me" - see ya!
Your pal, Maisie.

Mike, the Lawn Dude!

So, Mike finally showed up today. He mowed the grass, so we won't be disturbing the neighbors this week-end with our crazy barking about the stupid push-mower.
He brought big chunks of sod to fill in all the bare places. We are NOT ALLOWED to dig them up, drag them around, use them as chew toys, or in any way disturb them, because, THEY ARE NOT THROW RUGS! The best part of all of this yard messin' around is it needs to be watered, so out came the water sprinkler thing, and the hose.
I bet it won't be long now 'till the kiddie pool comes out. I sure hope so, anyhow. Here are pictures of us helping.