Mowgli the Jerk

Molly and Dempsey moved to the city from Alaska last month, and last weekend, we decided to introduce the dogs. I have to say I was not overly optimistic about their chances of getting along, because Mowgs can be such a jerk sometimes. At first, they got along fine, sniffing, and peeing over each other's spots, and walking very nicely together. And then just after I took this picture, Mowgs picked a fight. Because he's a jerk. So now we're trying some new training methods, or different applications of previous methods. Clicker training a deaf dog is not an easy task, let me tell you, but I think he's starting to get the association between the flash of an LED light that I'm now using and the treat that follows. We'll see how it goes. Meanwhile, wish me luck.

a busy weekend

Mom and I had a really fun weekend out of town.  Going on vacation is always a little stressful, because I usually have to get in my carrier, which gets kind of claustrophobic if I have to stay in it for more than a half hour.  But it's usually worth it.

First we went to Bryn Mawr for a bit, which was kind of confusing because Libby wasn't there.  It was still really fun, though. We sat in the backyard, and I chased rabbits and squirrels, and got a little bit sunburned.

Then the next day, we drove down to visit cousin Emma and her new baby brother, cousin Will.

We had a great time in Maryland. I got to play with Emma and Will's dogs, Moose and Sky, and we went to two different parks, and mom put sunscreen on me this time.  Oh, and I MIGHT have kind of clawed up the rug a little bit in the guest bedroom... but that's only because all the humans went out to dinner and you know how it is when you're left somewhere unfamiliar--it can be scary.  I told aunt Jen I was really sorry.  Anyway, Will is cute and all, but Emma is the best--when it's her lunchtime, you can bet there's going to be something delicious winding up on the ground.

So then we went back to Bryn Mawr for a bit, and I got to see my pal Wonka next door, and play frisbee in the park, and then we had to go back home to New York.  It was a little easier being stuck in my carrier this time, but then it started pouring while we were walking from the subway, and I was miserable and soaking wet by the time we were home. And to top it off, I had to take a bath. 

I've been sleeping the rest of the day now, because let me tell you, a weekend like that leaves you in serious need of some shuteye.

Welcome, cousin Will!

I have a cousin in Colorado named Eric. I haven't met him in person yet, but we Skype all the time, and when Mom went out to meet him, I got to stay with my aunt Kerri, so I like him.

I've also got a cousin Emma, who lives near DC.  I met her about a year ago. We were both much smaller then, but we're both still pretty cute.  

And now, I have a new cousin--Emma's little brother William James. I can't wait to meet him. Mom says we're going to visit soon, but I don't know if I believe her. She talks a good game with vacation and travel, but we haven't gone anywhere in MONTHS. Then again, travel means having to be quiet and calm in my carrier for hours on end. Hm. Maybe I'll have to rethink this...

newest member of the family (Colorado branch)

This is my new cousin, Eric Alexi Petersen. Mom flew out to Colorado this week to meet him while I stayed with my aunt Kerri and uncle Billy and tormented their cats. I don't entirely get what "cousin" means, but mom says I will love him when I get to meet him. She certainly loves him a lot.

Rita, Bryan, and Gonzo - my downtown pals

A few weeks ago, mom and I took the bus downtown to go hang out with her friends Rita and Bryan, and their son Gonzo.  Here's a picture of us that Rita took (Gonzo is the little fuzzy one, not the big fuzzy one):
We played inside for a while... 
...and then we went to the park.  Bryan rode his skateboard, and Gonzo and I ran along with him.

I wasn't sure mom was following us at first, but she and Rita were just behind us.

I had a really great time, and mom says that if I'm really good, we can go back for another visit sometime soon.

(and thanks to aunt Rita for all the awesome photos--hope your tooth feels better soon!)

My lady friend, Jenn

This is my lady friend, Jenn.  I met her in August when Mom and I went to Pennsylvania for the weekend (although she lives in Los Angeles), and it was love at first sight.  Don't tell Mom, but I'm planning on moving to California so we can be together.

mommy's Gram

Mommy's Gram passed away last Friday.  I only got to meet her once, but boy, did I love sleeping in her lap.  I would just lie there on her legs for hours, and she would pet me, and we were both happy as clams.  We will miss her very much.

weekend at the shore

Mom and I went to the shore for the holiday weekend, and we had a lot of fun. I got to snooze in the sun...

and play with Libby...

and run around with our neighbors there, Roxy & Ruby (also Labradoodles). They are water dogs--which I am NOT--and they run much faster than I do, but we still all had a good time together.

The township doesn't allow dogs on the beach during the summer, but that's ok, because there was plenty of space for me to run around outside even without walking over to the ocean.

Mom's friend Annie came along, too. She is a good person to nap next to. I like her a lot.

I think Libby is still my favorite nap partner, though.

work is fun

The first few weeks Mom had me, she brought me into work a lot. That was fun, but it was hard staying quiet tucked inside a tote bag while she snuck me into the building.  I was pretty good, though.  They tried to put me to work......but that didn't really pan out.  I'm less of a working dog and more of a "napping on people's desks" dog.Mom had tons of help from my aunties Nina and Kerri while I was in the office.  I love them both a lot.  

I like Mom's boss a lot, too.  She sat down on the floor to play with me and I crawled right into her lap to take a snooze.