You Got to be Kidding Me!

They seriously don't expect me to wear these in public, do they????

Test Drive

Today, I took a test drive in preparation for starting college.

First, I went to the University Bookstore to get my textbooks for the semester.  It was very crowded, so I had to heel really close to keep from blocking the aisles.  Once I managed to find all the books I needed, I had to WAIT in line forever to checkout.  Every time I would lay down and get comfortable, the line would move and I would have to start, stop and WAIT again.  Being an engineering student is hard work and it doesn't come cheap.  My textbooks alone were over $800!

My next stop was Engineering Hall for an appointment with an adviser.  The adviser thought that I was so handsome, she asked for information on my breeder.  I did my part and WAITED quietly under Kelsey's chair the whole meeting.  The end result.. I learned I only have one semester left before I graduate!  I wonder if they make doggie caps and gowns?

Finally, I got to give a couple of prospective student orientation tours.  I told the bright-eyed high school seniors all about the UW campus.  I even bestowed upon them a few nuggets of wisdom, like they can burn the equivalent of 1 cheeto walking up Bascom Hill.  I wonder how many dog treats that is?

Overall, it was an exhausting day filled with many new sights and sounds.  By the time I returned home, I crashed.  Just to let Kelsey know how appreciated she is for letting me accompany her today, I chose to use her leg as a head rest.  Ahhh.

"Bernie Find ____"

Bernie gets his first lesson on finding objects.  Tonight we worked on Table, Chair and Door.  As Bernie gains more experience we will eliminate any pointing, remove the post-it notes and work from further distances.  But, for his first time Bernie showed a lot of enthusiasm and an innate ability to pick up new skills quickly!

I used my laptop's webcam to film this, so the sound is a little off but you get the idea.

Three's Company

After reading Ace's sad story of being the lone coupon salesman in Janesville last weekend, I packed up my vest and puppy food and headed down to Janesville this Saturday for the OccuPaws' booth at Shopping & More in Whitewater and the Boston Store coupon sales in Janesville.
 

At Shopping & More, Bernie, Ace, and I formed quite a comedic trio.  We quickly became the 'babysitting' station as we were seasoned veterans at attracting children.  Ace got tons of belly rubs and kept making all the kids laugh.  Saddened by the lack of attention, I curled up and pouted behind the table.  This must have been an effective tactic because I quickly gained a small following.  Later in the afternoon, I took a break from looking cute and practiced some obedience skills.  I worked on commands from a distance as well as a few 'tricks' like retrieving my leash, picking up keys and finding doors.  Ace and his mom also showed me how to find tables, chairs and shopping carts.  So many new things to learn!


After spending the morning at Shopping & More, I hopped in the car and headed over to the Janesville Mall to sell Boston Store coupon booklets.  Ace and I were joined by Apple to form another trio.  We worked our tails off to sell the 11 remaining booklets.  I got thirsty midway through but Kelsey was negligent and forgot to pack my cool pink pop-up water dish.  Thankfully Ace has a creative and resourceful mom who fashioned a water dish out of a small Boston Store bag.  Many people smiled when they passed by and saw me drinking out of it.  I was just grateful it didn't spring a leak.

Exhausted after putting in a ten hour day, I took the car ride home as an opportunity to recharge my batteries.  As I slept, I dreamt about my three kids waiting for me back home and all of the exciting games we would play tonight.  A puppy's work is never done!