Shock and Awe And Hot Dogs

Hey There. Remember me? That cute, clever little Sheltie who has a lot to tell you? Sorry I haven't made an entry in my blog in awhile. I guess it's true what they say about the holidays being a busy time. I sure have had a lot to do!

I had my first Thanksgiving with my new Forever Family and, cow-a-bunga, did I have fun! I got to be a part of everything: the cleaning, the cooking, the hugging, the eating. I was so happy and so busy meeting and greeting all the people who came for dinner. The best part was when Melinda arrived because she loves me gobs and always has a big hug and lots of cuddles for me. It seems that being small really has its advantages where laps are concerned! (Okay, I may be a budding, young, high-potential, cutting-edge athlete, but I still like lots of affection. Hey, I am making up for lost time!) I hope you all had as wonderful a Thanksgiving holiday as I did!

But enough of that. Time to get down to business! I have some most excellent news to share with you - a progress report of sorts. Whoa-daddy, it seems that I might indeed turn into one heck of an agility dog after all. With Lassie as my witness, I swear that a couple of times last week I cared more about playing agility with my Forever Mom than I cared about checking out other dogs in the room. Seriously! Pretty dippity darn shocking and awesome, isn't it? (Get it? "Shock and Awe." Sometimes I totally crack myself up!) 

Well, it's true. And it happened not once, not twice, but three different times! Could it be that I'm on a roll? Could it be that I like hot dogs and venison jerky more than I like going after other dogs? Man, I hope so because when I do a good job and stick close by her, my Forever Mom always has some good treats to give me! Now that’s something to remember, isn't it?

Yeah, yeah, I know. You're thinking "ratchet it down a notch or two little buddy," and you're right. I still have a lot of work to do. A LOT. Especially when you consider how I blew my gasket the other day when I saw an unfamiliar and unsuspecting Doberman. Yikes. Old habits really do die hard, which is why I'm not ready to make a debut at Soccer Blast or anything like that yet. Heck. I don't even know what a start-line stay is! But where there's progress, there's hope. And it seems I have made enough progress that my Forever Mom is hopeful about me having an agility career one day. Dig that! Yippee Skippy! 

So while I keep working on my manners, my crate games, my self control, and my agility skills, I would love it if you would keep your fingers crossed for me 'cuz I just know my name would look really good with some agility titles behind it! Thanks!

Note to self: Remember that I like hot dots and venison jerky much more than I like going after other dogs . . . remember that I like hot dots and venison jerky much more than I like going after other dogs . . . remember that I like hot dots and venison jerky much more than I like going after other dogs. Remember that I like hot dots and venison jerky much more than I like going after other dogs . . . 

Nick and Melinda cuddled with me a lot on Thanksgiving Day. 

I’m such an adorable, little guy, not to mention a bit pushy, 

so I understand why it was hard for them to resist me.