Hi All,
Things have been relatively calm here at Poodle Place. Baron has lost interest in cooking and cleaning - I may need to hire help in the absence of his "assistance". Let's face it, no one wields a swifter like Baron. I keep hoping he does windows too!
Baron has enjoyed visiting his human grandmother, more about that in the next post. It is time for Baron to take me for a walk. I have to run.
Botswain
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Household Help Available
Hi All,
It has been awhile since I have updated you on life with Baron. The good news is that Baron's household skills are no longer limited to cooking. That is right, dear readers, Baron is now available to take care of many of your household needs. In particular, Baron has taken an interest in the "swifter". He is now able to quickly remove the head of the swifter. Unfortunately he is still unable to replace it with a fresh refill, but he's working on it. He runs around the house with the swifter in his mouth, valiantly trying to clean. He moves with lightening speed, particularly when our fearless owner (that would be me) tries to redirect him. When it comes to cleaning house, Baron has potential! Please consider him as you prepare your house for fall and winter. He is available!
All for now,
Botswain
It has been awhile since I have updated you on life with Baron. The good news is that Baron's household skills are no longer limited to cooking. That is right, dear readers, Baron is now available to take care of many of your household needs. In particular, Baron has taken an interest in the "swifter". He is now able to quickly remove the head of the swifter. Unfortunately he is still unable to replace it with a fresh refill, but he's working on it. He runs around the house with the swifter in his mouth, valiantly trying to clean. He moves with lightening speed, particularly when our fearless owner (that would be me) tries to redirect him. When it comes to cleaning house, Baron has potential! Please consider him as you prepare your house for fall and winter. He is available!
All for now,
Botswain
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Catapult
Hi All,
OK, I have to admit it. Trainer #6 might be on to something. She insisted that Baron responds well to consistency, particularly in training. She is trying to help Baron (and our saintly dog owner - that would be me) gain control at the door. Hard to believe, but our guests still dislike being greeted by a jumping 75 pound poodle, regardless of how happy he is to see them. Perhaps they don't share his pleasure at being reunited?
Baron and I (especially "I") are working hard to remedy this little glitch. The good news ? He is improving (though far from perfect). The bad news? The Olympic committee is no longer interested in Baron's ability to catapult himself on an unsuspecting guest without the aid of a springboard. We were hoping for a new Olympic sport which would allow Baron to shine and would allow us to regain some of the cost $$$$$ of maintaining our regal family member.
All for now,
Botswain
OK, I have to admit it. Trainer #6 might be on to something. She insisted that Baron responds well to consistency, particularly in training. She is trying to help Baron (and our saintly dog owner - that would be me) gain control at the door. Hard to believe, but our guests still dislike being greeted by a jumping 75 pound poodle, regardless of how happy he is to see them. Perhaps they don't share his pleasure at being reunited?
Baron and I (especially "I") are working hard to remedy this little glitch. The good news ? He is improving (though far from perfect). The bad news? The Olympic committee is no longer interested in Baron's ability to catapult himself on an unsuspecting guest without the aid of a springboard. We were hoping for a new Olympic sport which would allow Baron to shine and would allow us to regain some of the cost $$$$$ of maintaining our regal family member.
All for now,
Botswain
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Stella's vacation
Hi All,
Baron is moping around the house because his new BFF, Stella, is on vacation (aka boarding). He stands at the fence between our house and Stella's, looking attentively at the gap in the fence where Stella squeezes through to make her grand entrance.
He reminds me of a lovesick teenager, hoping for an invitation to the turnabout dance. He probably thinks Stella is dancing elsewhere - hardly the case!
He just got a haircut and looks adorable. I will take a picture and try to post it on the blog. As I am not only challenged re: dog training, but also technologically challenged, don't hold your breath (unless blue is your color). Hopefully, the pictures will be up soon, but no promises!
All for now,
Botswain
Baron is moping around the house because his new BFF, Stella, is on vacation (aka boarding). He stands at the fence between our house and Stella's, looking attentively at the gap in the fence where Stella squeezes through to make her grand entrance.
He reminds me of a lovesick teenager, hoping for an invitation to the turnabout dance. He probably thinks Stella is dancing elsewhere - hardly the case!
He just got a haircut and looks adorable. I will take a picture and try to post it on the blog. As I am not only challenged re: dog training, but also technologically challenged, don't hold your breath (unless blue is your color). Hopefully, the pictures will be up soon, but no promises!
All for now,
Botswain
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Baron's Back!!!
Hi All,
I am sorry about the laps in blog entries but life has been hectic, here at Poodle Place. Baron and his new BFF are busy creating havoc. The dog next door, Stella (aka his new BFF), is quite the Houdini. She either digs under the fence between our yards, or chooses to jump on the trampoline conveniently located next to the fence, and catapults over it. She is small, sweet, and able to put Baron in his place (unlike a certain dog handler - that would be me). She is, well, a mutt, but that doesn't bother Baron. He is in love.
Admittedly it was a shock to open the door to let Baron in and find not 1 but 2 dogs sitting on the stoop, wagging their tails. While this may sound adorable, the damage done to our flower garden and our carpet (muddy paws are not cute) demonstrates the downside of dog ownership. Don't tell Baron (his head is big enough), but the pros outweigh the cons re: ownership of a certain oversized (did I mention that he weighs 75 pounds?) poodle.
All for now,
Botswain
I am sorry about the laps in blog entries but life has been hectic, here at Poodle Place. Baron and his new BFF are busy creating havoc. The dog next door, Stella (aka his new BFF), is quite the Houdini. She either digs under the fence between our yards, or chooses to jump on the trampoline conveniently located next to the fence, and catapults over it. She is small, sweet, and able to put Baron in his place (unlike a certain dog handler - that would be me). She is, well, a mutt, but that doesn't bother Baron. He is in love.
Admittedly it was a shock to open the door to let Baron in and find not 1 but 2 dogs sitting on the stoop, wagging their tails. While this may sound adorable, the damage done to our flower garden and our carpet (muddy paws are not cute) demonstrates the downside of dog ownership. Don't tell Baron (his head is big enough), but the pros outweigh the cons re: ownership of a certain oversized (did I mention that he weighs 75 pounds?) poodle.
All for now,
Botswain
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Calmness
Hi All,
Baron's tutor (he dislikes the work "trainer") visited us this week. Obviously it was not a social call. Dearest Readers, you will never believe this, but Tutor #6 thinks yours truly (that would be me) does not respond to Baron in a calm manner. WHAT??? Me, not calm? That hard to believe! Just because my voice squeaks a bit when I address Baron, my body might twitch or jiggle, and I do have that nervous laugh which appears when Baron doesn't have his hearing aids on...
Oops, got to go.
Botswain
PS
I was joking about the hearing aids - but maybe I should have Baron's hearing checked.
Baron's tutor (he dislikes the work "trainer") visited us this week. Obviously it was not a social call. Dearest Readers, you will never believe this, but Tutor #6 thinks yours truly (that would be me) does not respond to Baron in a calm manner. WHAT??? Me, not calm? That hard to believe! Just because my voice squeaks a bit when I address Baron, my body might twitch or jiggle, and I do have that nervous laugh which appears when Baron doesn't have his hearing aids on...
Oops, got to go.
Botswain
PS
I was joking about the hearing aids - but maybe I should have Baron's hearing checked.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
The Afikoman Revisited
Hi All,
Apparently Baron was embarrassed by his inability to find the Afikoman on his first try at our Seder. When Master and I returned home from dinner last night, we discovered that in his enthusiasm to locate the Afikoman, he located the entire unopened box of Matzoh, opened it, and graciously left one piece (the Afikoman, he assumed) for us. Is he a smart dog or what?
Hope your holidays are proceeding less chaotically than ours!
Botswain
Apparently Baron was embarrassed by his inability to find the Afikoman on his first try at our Seder. When Master and I returned home from dinner last night, we discovered that in his enthusiasm to locate the Afikoman, he located the entire unopened box of Matzoh, opened it, and graciously left one piece (the Afikoman, he assumed) for us. Is he a smart dog or what?
Hope your holidays are proceeding less chaotically than ours!
Botswain
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