Me and my Best Buddy

This is where you will find me after a nice long playtime every morning. Hanging out with my best buddy and watching TV. I usually sneak a power nap while laying on dad's lap to recharge my batteries for after lunchtime fun. I'm not sure what we'll do when I'm twice as big as I am now.


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Boxer owner's poem

I always get in the laundry basket after mom gets the clothes out!

BOXER OWNER'S POEM

From the minute your Boxer arrives
Things will never be the same
She'll take over your life completely
But you'll soon be glad that she came.

As a pup she's inclined to be wilful
Defiant and boisterous at play
When she's chewing her lead whilst out walking
You may even rue the day.

But when she reaches 8 or 9
And begins to settle down...!
Oh, by the way did anyone tell you
That Boxers middle name is "Clown".

She'll like to be with you round the house
She's a dog that likes to join in
She'll 'help' you to lay that carpet
With a shuffle, a grunt and a grin!

So if you're thinking of owning a Boxer
I promise you life will never be dull
She'll make you laugh, and she'll make you cry
As she lives her life to the full.

(poem from: Paulees Boxers http://www.pauleesboxers.co.uk/)

I like standing on my toy bin like a billy goat!

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BIG DAY!

Met lots of interesting new people yesterday. Everyone came to see my Dad for Father's day. I tried to be on my best behavior but as you can see from the picture, it sure is hard to stay out of trouble with so many interesting things to do. Climbing on stools, and climbing on the bottom of my Mom's teacart and even on sofa is lots of fun. Mom didn't think so though. I loved playing with Sarah and rest of the family. I was so tired when they went home, I didn't get in trouble the rest of the day.

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Gimme some lovin'

I decided I really really like Cathy's husband Ken and
just had to get some hugs and kisses from him today!


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TOP TEN THINGS I DID THIS WEEK! (and it is only Wednesday)

Trisha - age 3 months, 21 pounds

10. Barked at the vacuum-lots of fun.

9. Remembered Mom's sister.

8. Have gone 3 days with no accident in the house -
Mom says Hooray!

7. I get all excited when I hear car keys jingle - oh boy
we are going for a ride!

6. I am learning to sit and stay. Boy, this is a hard
one to do.

5. I can stand on my toy bin like a goat on the hill.

4. I like to sit in the sunroom and watch the mommy
sparrow feed her babies in the little house under
the eaves.

3. I chased two mallard ducks and the robins out of
my yard.

2. I went to the Vet and got my nails cut - Dr. Ron's
girls called it a pedicure.

and......................

1. I used a footstool under the sunroom table to climb
into the chair across from my Dad who was eating
lunch - boy, was he surprised to see me sitting in
the chair across from him big as a bird!

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What a day! What a day!

We sure are keeping busy around here. We slept in this morning until 6:30. Boy, was I hungry by then. After taking care of business, and having a nice time checking out all my toys, we decided to go to the pharmacy. I was surprised to find out they give me treats there too, so I have three places I can get treats now. I am getting much better riding in car. I can see out riding in Dad's SUV but not in Mom's car. Today, the plumber came to the house to fix leak and I growled at him, but he talked nice to me and I made up to him - guess he was pretty nice, but I let him know it was my place and I was guarding it. Mom is trying to put a treat on my big paw and tells me to leave it - that is so hard to do because I love my treats but I did for just a little bit so Mom let me eat it. Everyday is a big day for me and I am learning so much, some of it good, and some not so good. Mom says I am so sweet (most of the time) but I like to chew on my Dad. I guess I have to quit doing that now that I am bigger. I am a great sleeper at the end of the day as you can see in the picture.

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A Lot Happened Today!

Today I went to see Dr. Ron at Magranes Pet Medical Center to get a checkup and another shot. I have grown so much I now weigh 16.2 pounds. I wasn't as nervous this time because I sort of knew what was coming. I got a treat, my eyes checked, some yummy stuff that tasted like bananas, and something squirted up my nose which I hated. But it wasn't so bad because I got a treat for sitting still. All checked out ok and Dr. Ron was impressed with how much I had grown. When I came out of the exam room, the girls (techs) were sitting on the floor waiting for me, to love on me and make over me which I just loved. I sat, laid down, and when they told me to speak, I tried, but before I could speak a big black dog behind me spoke and scared me half to death. Scared my Mom and Dad and the girls too because it was so loud, but everyone laughed but me. After basking in everyone's praise and attention, we went home and I took a big nap.

As you can see from the picture, I guess I can still fit in the box if I sit in it!

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What Happened?

I used to fit in this box - Mom says I am growing like a weed. I learn so many new things each day that Dad says I am the smartest boxer there is. I can speak for my treats now - sometimes in a tiny voice but sometimes in a big voice, which startles even me! Dad and I were playing in the yard and I spotted something black that popped up in the yard, and of course, I had to investigate. Well, just as I got there to sniff it, water spurted out and I jumped back. It followed me so I started to bark - Dad said that is a sprinkler - boy, no matter where I ran there were sprinklers. I finally ran back to Dad and there was no water there. I laid down in grass and rolled around and when I got up my back was about dry. Dad thought that was pretty neat thing to do. Remember all the fuss I told you about when I had to stay in the crate - well, today I got a new Kong and it had peanut butter in it and was laying in crate. I just walked in big as you please, picked it up and went about my business of licking it clean. I even got up enough nerve to walk in and out with nothing in there. See how brave I am getting.

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Big Day Today!

This morning was quite an interesting morning. Mom went to store for flowers for the planters on the patio and I stayed with Dad. We had good time and I took long nap. They put me in the crate while they planted flowers and it seemed like forever that I was in there. I cried and I howled and moaned and tried everything I knew but they didn't let me out. Finally, when they were done planting the flowers, Mom let me out and I was so happy. We had a nice time playing outside. I even spent a few minutes in my crate later watching Mom wash dishes. I guess it wasn't so bad as I got some goodies to eat.

We have been working on sitting, down and speaking for treats. I can do the sitting and down very well, but the barking is so hard to learn. I finally worked up a tiny little growl and got a treat. HMMM! Lets try this again - next time I finally got a tiny bark out and Mom was so happy she gave me two treats. Mom wishes every day was as good as this one, but you know, puppies just have to get in trouble, and trouble is my middle name!

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Some Days are Good - Some Not so Good

Well, yesterday was a good day for me, but not for my Mom and Dad. We had some people come look at our Motorhome and they left me inside by myself. Well, I started to cry, but then figured I might as well make the most of the time alone. Boy, did I have a high old time chewing up and tearing up my potty papers. I scattered them all over the house. Of course, when Mom came in I greeted her with wiggles and kisses hoping she wouldn't notice what I did. You know how innocent I can look when I want to.

Today, I slept most of the day - so tired from all the mischief. Then, I got in trouble again today trying to eat junk which fell off our tree, and picking up rocks and just generally trying to eat or taste everything. I think I better take good nap this afternoon so Mom and Dad can rest up for our playtime tonight.

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