16-Nov-2023
Rest in Peace Della
09/24/2008 - 12/06/23
Rest in Peace my beautiful girl.
Everyone should be so lucky to have a dog like you in their life.
You gave us fifteen years of love, loyalty and fun.
You will be missed beyond measure.
Go find your brothers, Fenway and Tug.
They will be so happy to see you.
Rest in Peace Tug
Tug is off on his next adventure.
He passed away peacefully in his own home last night.
What a boy he was, he did everything with gusto.
He made us smile everyday with his joyful attitude towards life in general.
Go ahead Tuggy Boy run free, well see you on the other side.
08-Jan-2022
Hanging in There
I would like to give you all an update on Tug.
This photo was taken yesterday in our backyard after a snow storm.
Normally he would be running around and having a grand time.
I was just happy to see him up and moving, you can tell from his eyes he is not his usual ebullient self.
Today when I let him out he actually trotted out the door and went into the woods which he wouldnt do yesterday.
He is eating well and on a Chinese herb called Yunnan Baiyao.
The herb is suppose to help stop internal bleeding.
For a dog who looked like he wasnt going to make it though the night on Wednesday he is doing amazingly well.
He has licked his leg raw where it was shaved and the IV was and as a result if I am not watching him he needs to wear an Elizabethan Collar.
He is not happy about that so we have spent a lot of time just watching him hence not allowing much time for anything else.
We have had many dogs at our practice that were put on Yunnan Baiyao and have had quality of life for several months after the same diagnoses as Tug.
We will just have to hope he can be counted among them.
As long as he is eating and showing signs of happiness we will do what we can for him.
Tugs big love in life is food and yesterday when Charlie came in the door with our traditional Saturday deli egg sandwiches Tug jumped up and kissed Della on the muzzle
you see the tradition is that the dogs get an egg sandwich to share too.
Thank you all so much for your kind words and support.
We truly appreciate it.
Happy New Year!!!!!
Tug: Hey Della, why is Mom on the floor, shes kinda making me nervous.
You know shes not too graceful looking when she gets up from the floor.
Della: Awww
shell be alright Tug. Shes just trying to get a photo of us with
festive bokeh in the background.
Tug: Festive bokeh, what the heck is that? Wait, is it some kind of delicious new
cookie?
Della: Bokeh is a Japanese word and no its not a cookie. It means to blur the background.
Tug: Its a good thing something is festive here because you don't look very festive.
Della: Neither do you Tug.
Tug: Well thats because I thought I was going to get delicious new cookies!
Della: Ugg, see what I have to put up with
.Happy New Year everyone.
Miss Smarty Pants
Jane: Della, watch out
hes sneaking up behind you.
Della: No worries Mom, I see him.
Jane: How do you see him, youre looking right at me.
Della: I can see him in the lens of the camera youre pointing at me.
Jane: You little smarty pants, so thats how you avoid his sneak attacks.
Della: Dont let Tug know. He is six years younger than me and I need all the advantages I can get.
Strange Things
Strange things happen in the evening woods
When the light changes to a warm orange glow
They say little sprites come out and place treats around for animals to find
Looks like Della and Tug found such a prize
Who will be brave enough to take it?
Winter Coats
Our friend Lily didnt wear a coat to the beach the other day
Della and I always wear our coats to the beach
Maybe Lily doesnt need a coat because of her big ears
I think maybe they work like solar panels
Age Is Just A Number
Tug: Della, are you sure you should be jumping like that at your age?
Della: Age is just a number Tug. If I feel good Im going to run around.
Look at Mom, shes old and she still runs around.
Tug: Come to think of it you look a little like mom at night.
Della: What do you mean?
Tug: Youre both a little stiff and sore looking when you get up after resting in the evening.
Della: True that Tug
how observant of you!
Happy Halloween From Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
Yup, it's that time of year again
I suppose wearing a hat to receive a few treats isn't a bad deal
Mom says she is running out of duo ideas
We might have to start repeating ourselves next year
I think we should do Sonny and Cher again
We could even sing for you
Wait a minute Roy Rogers and Dale Evans used to sing...
Happy Trails to you,
Until we meet again
Happy Trails to you,
Keep smiling until then
Horseshoe Crab Sighting
The horseshoe crabs are back at the beach
Every fall they arrive in large numbers
My brother Tug is a little afraid of them
Funny how he loves fish bones and mussel shells
But he stays away from the horseshoe crabs
Actually I cant say I blame him
They are rather prehistoric looking
20-Jun-2021
Time Traveler
Tug: Della, do you know why our little buddy keeps getting bigger and we stay the same size?
Della: Im not sure, I think it has something to do with that thing on her shirt.
Tug: Yeah, what is that?
Della: Well, I heard her and her dad talking about it. Its called a TARDIS and they said if you go in there you can travel through time and space.
Tug: Okay, as long as she can come back in time to give us our dinner I guess its alright.
Nice To Be Included
Tug: Hey Della, how come Mom and Dad our in our gallery?
Della: Maybe because they are with us on all our adventures they wanted to be included.
Tug: Theyre not adventuring, they just follow us around. We do all the adventuring.
Della: That might be true Tug but who do you think takes us so we can go adventuring.
Tug: Thats true but if they want to be included in this gallery than maybe they should get a little more excited about chipmunk hunting.
Della: Why, so youre not the only one who has a dirty face?
The Comedian
My brother Tug loves to take center stage
He thinks he is a real comedian
I find it best to sit in the background and just smile
I know there's enough love to go around at our house for everyone
A Change of Pace
Back to the ferns
And the cool dark woods
Where we can hunt for chipmunks
To our heart's delight
See you all next week
Adoration and the Photobomber
Tug goes a bit cuckoo when the boys come home
He carries on talking and crying and then looks adoringly in their eyes
Yes, Im happy to see them too but I show a bit more restrain than him
Mom, Mom, hey Mom
.. shes looking at the boys adoringly too
On a Mission
The speciality at the beach the other day was crab legs
Tug was on a mission to see how many he could gobble down before he was put back on the leash.
I think he found them all because mom and dad never did hook him back up
Were heading up north so I guess he figured he needed to fill up on omega 3
The Talk
Dad had to have a heart to heart talk with my brother at the beach again
It was about not eating fish bones and mussels
Tugs a pretty good listener when being talked to
He makes you think he understands exactly what you want him to do
Then he turns around and does exactly what he wants to do
Ive heard the talk so many times I just look at mom and roll my eyes
Always Room For One More
Ill bet you think there are only four of us here
Of course you know me, Della and Ryder
Thats Brooke right next to me
Shes almost fifteen years old and she still comes to the park with us
If you look closely behind Brooke you can see another little face
Thats Chloe, shes a tiny, little thing
Apparently she didnt want to sit up front because she saw how Ryder and I were squishing Della
Windy
Della: Hey, Little Brother...did you not hear mom call to us?
Tug: I heard her Della but Im busy and with it being so windy I can pretend I didnt hear her.
Della: Youre looking for fish bones again arent you?
Tug: Of course I am.
Della: You realized dont you that your butt skirt is being blown around and looks rather funny.
Tug: Ill have you know Miss Della that those are my pantaloons and I think they look rather cool blowing in the wind.
The Joys Of Springtime
My glasses make me look very studious
Which makes me feel very curious
You might think I look humorous
Or maybe even a little lugubrious
Moms clicking from the ground and a bit dubious
Because now she kind of hurt her gluteus
The Devil Made Me Do It
We were up at our woods in the Berkshires this weekend
Della and I had some wild and crazy runs in the snow
I always turn around and watch Della when I pass her
Shes an old lady now you know
When asked why I kicked snow in her face
I replied, The Devil Made Me Do It
Soulful Dogs
You Know the saying by Ted Grant that says
When you photography people in color
You photograph their clothes
But when you photograph people in black and white
You photograph their souls
The same is true for dogs
Highly Food Motivated
We have been taught its always polite to shake hands when meeting someone
We often practice when we go to the beach
My brother Tug excels at this activity
Guess why
..it involves food
The Look of Love
Pull all you want Tug
Ryder and I have been best friends since before you were born
He is my forever Valentine
Squirrel Patrol Games
Della: You see him up there Tug?
Tug: Yeah, yeah, I see him.
Della: Now be ready. Sometimes they jump from tree to tree.
Tug: So if he falls on the ground I get to eat him?
Della: No, you dont get to eat him. The game is to chase him!
Just a Little Shove
Tug: Help, Della is trying to shove me in the water.
Della: You need to go in the water and clean your mouth out.
Tug: Why?
Della: Because youre not suppose to eat dead things a storm washes up.
Tug: Hey, free food is good.
Jane: Dont look at me Tug, I agree with Della.
A Winter Surprise
We got made into placemats
Our dads sister made these for his birthday
Mom tried to get a photo of us sitting at the table with them
Guess who jumped on the table and spoiled the photo shoot
Wrong
it was Della!!!!!
Yukon Tug
Just like Balto and Togo the famous sled dogs
Who delivered medicine to the children of Nome, Alaska in 1925
Yukon Tug stands ready to deliver the vaccine to the world
Nothing can stop his quest to make sure the people of the world are safe
Hopefully some smiles are delivered too
Inferiority Complex
He's bigger than me
Hes stronger than me
But I suppose I should let Tug win once in a while
We wouldnt want him to get an inferiority complex
Della in the Spotlight
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the world
A nasty and horrible virus did swirl
The mood was grim, as grim could be
What we all needed was a little levity
The antlers from my brother I did take
They belong on my head make no mistake
The special magic they provide
Lets me help Santa with his ride
With my eyes of blue and Rudolphs red nose
We light up the sky like nobody knows
Were spreading good cheer to those far and near
Then flying right out of this trouble filled year
Merry Christmas Everyone
Trading Jobs
This little elf had the audacity to suggest Tug and I might trade jobs this year
Im sure I would be great at making toys and helping the elves
But come on now, can you really see Tug helping the reindeer pull Santas sleigh?
A Kiss For Santa
The Christmas stuff came out this weekend
I was so happy to see Santa I gave him a kiss
This year has been hard on the world
My brother Tug and I are going to work extra hard
To make sure the season is jolly
Enough kissing
Im off to look for my Reindeer Antlers and Tugs Elf Hat
Please Pass the Dental Floss
It turns out all you fine people were right
I did score some turkey on Thanksgiving
So delicious
The problem is when I smile I have turkey stuck in my teeth
I normally eat kibble you know
So can you please pass the dental floss
Outrageous!!!!!
What, were not having the whole family for Thanksgiving
Outrageous
who is going to slip me some turkey under the table
A Slice of Life
This is our bed at our condo in the Berkshires
After our walks in the woods
We recharge our batteries here
Actually this is really mom and dads bed
But theyre cool with us using it
During the daytime
A Halloween Performance by Sonny and Cher
They say were dogs and we dont know
But every year its the same old show
We get dressed up and pose for treats
We come up with some amazing feats
I got you Della
I got you Tug
I got you to hold your paw
I got you to lick my jaw
I got you to walk with me
I got you to bark with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
I got you I won't let go
I got you to love me so
I got you babe
Easily Distracted
One minute we're playing tug of war with the leash
Then bam...something distracts him and off he goes
Unwavering attention is not exactly
Tug's strong suit
Happy Birthday Della
I am twelve years old today
I thought I should go with a more sophisticated look
My brother Tug told me I look very intelligent with glasses on
Maybe we should get him a pair
He could use a little help
We're Back
We're back from a week up North
Lots of woods walks and exploring
I don't know why mom has me wear a bell
It's Tug who's a ding-a-ling, not me
Staying Out of Trouble
We're heading up to the Berkshires for the weekend
We have already gotten the lecture
About staying away from gross stuff
That could make us sick
Come on..........
Do we look like we could possibly get into trouble
A Good Read
First mom read this book
Now dad is reading it
They keep talking about how good it is
Im trying but I cant figure out all those letters
Happy Birthday Tug
Im Six, Im Six, Im Six years old today
We had a biscuit catching party to celebrate
I was awesome if I do say so myself
Just look at my laser sharp focus
As the treats came flying in
Yeehaw Happy Birthday to Me
A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
Between the Fourth of July and thunderstorms
I have been spending a lot of time in the bathtub
My sister Della heard me crying and thought Stickman
Might give me some comfort
She said he was useless at playing ball
I found him to be a standup, stalwart presence
A bit stiff and wooden but calming in his quiet demeanor
Della and the Stickman
I heard there is a Stickman who lives with Nick in California.
Apparently he hugs bears, listens to seashells and takes selfies.
We have a Stickman living here too.
Hes kind of boring.
I'm trying to teach our Stickman how to kick the ball for me.
Hes nice but hes not the fastest learner.
Maybe hes more Tugs speed.
Taking The High Road
Having a sneaky little brother has kept me on my game
I often take the high road while Tug takes the low road
You kind of have to have eyes in the back of your head
When this guy is around
Inspector Gadget
Springtime is a great time to search for bugs
I always thought it was a serious endeavor
But my mom seems to think it's rather comical
An Active Imagination
The wind was so fierce at the beach the other day
We were worried we might get blown away
When we got leashed up Tug was anxious we might
Be flown around like a kite
Threading the Needle
Della: Watch out for Mom Tug....go right!!!
Tug: You mean the same way as you?
Della: Nooo.....your right.
Tug: Oh, yeah, I always get those mixed up.
Happy Easter
I have been given a very important job
The Easter Bunny has asked me to babysit her babies
while she is busy coloring eggs
Youll notice my brother Tug isnt here
Thats because he thought babysitting meant you sat on the babies
The Easter Bunny put him to work making jelly beans
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
While my brother Tug likes to smell the flowers
I prefer to take flight at the beach
Sometimes I feel like I am
Faster than a speeding bullet
More powerful than a locomotive and
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound
Where have I heard that before?
A Little Good News
I saw a flower coming out of the ground
So I called to my mom to see what I had found
The news of the world has been so bad
The sight of this flower has made me glad
The Discovery
Wuddya find
Wuddya find Della
Can I see, please can I see
Please, please, please.
Signature Move
We have been going to the beach a lot lately
My brother Tug has a signature move
Whenever we play pull the rope
He jumps his back legs off the ground
Then tries to throw his front leg over the rope
We call it Rope-a-Dope
Next in Line
It was a beautiful day for a beach walk yesterday
We ran around, we played, we walked
Then we got in line
To give Liz kisses
Marching Orders
Dad: Okay guys, time for your marching orders.
Tug: Oh, you mean we have to line up and play instruments and march some place?
Della: No silly, it just means Dad is going to tell us what we can and can’t do on our woods run.
Dad: No chasing porcupines, come when you’re called, stay where we can see you and have fun.
Tug: Ahhh…I get it now. It kind of would have been neat though to play instruments and march through the woods.
Della: Oh really, and what instruments can you play Tug?
Tug: The dog whistle and the barkaphone.
Happy Leap Year
In honor of Leap Year
I figured I would do a little leaping myself
Leaping Lizards that was higher than I thought!!!!
Working Hard
While my sister Della has been getting ready for her trip with Santa
I have been working with the elves making toys
I paid close attention and really worked hard trying to do my best.
I was a little insulted when the elf
Told me I could use my mouth to hold the hammer
You know, because of the no thumbs thing
I held my tongue and got the job done
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas
Santa's Little Helper - On The Team Again
I have been very busy with reindeer training the past few days.
The elves are going over some new signals Santa will be using
So I must pay close attention.
Rudoulph and I will be up front again
With his red nose and my blue eyes leading the way
Santa can see just fine.
They handed out some new antlers.
I’m not normally a flowers in the hair kind of girl
But Santa said I looked cute.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
You Better Watch Out...
The plan was to wait at the top of the hill
Once again, look who didn’t listen
I don’t know
He might be on Santa’s Naughty List this year
An Anomaly
It is very apparent that my brother Tug
Has not read the description of an Australian Shepherd
Our breed description is that we are reserved and intelligent
Well, sometimes pictures speak louder than words
The Mighty Chipmunk Hunters
Whenever we run back from chipmunk hunting
I’m sure to let Tug reach mom and dad first
That way he can get admonished for getting all dirty
We never catch any chipmunks
We just have fun digging for them
Bouncing Through the Sea Grasses
I’m working on my Tigger imitation
My sister Della says all I need
Is an orange and black striped suit
Tada dum tada dum ta da dum dum dum
With Tonto, her faithful Indian companion beside her,
The Lone Ranger Rides again
Let’s return to those thrilling days of yesteryear
Following the adventures of these two champions of truth and justice
Hi Ho Silver Away!!!!!!
Listening to Directions
What’s that you say
You want me to pick up his leash and walk him over the bridge
You’re sure this isn’t that bridge with the Troll under it
You know, the one the Three Billy Goats Gruff crossed
Okay but if a Troll pops up and asks
WHO'S THAT CROSSING MY BRIDGE
I’m dropping the leash and running
Conversation With an Airhead
Tug: Where did Sahrra go?
Della: She went that way, up North to see the beautiful fall foliage.
Tug: Are you sure she didn’t go the other way down the beach?
Della: Yes, Tug, I’m sure.
Tug: Oh, I thought we were all going to take more pictures together again.
Della: We did take photos together, remember. Mom had to hook you up on the leash because you kept taking off looking for gross stuff to eat.
Tug: Oh yeah, I did find some good fish bones.
Della: I hope you focused on Sahraa and noticed that she didn’t need a leash to keep her from wandering off.
Tug: Sure I did…Wait a minute, I’m focusing in on something that just washed upon the beach. Maybe it’s something to eat.
Della: Oh my word, he’s something else. Why can’t my brother be like our visitor. Sahraa was so good and polite and pleasure to visit with.
Low Hanging Fruit
If you have any low hanging fruit that needs picking
Tug's the dog to do it
The trouble is
He eats it as soon as he picks it
Watching
You see him up there Tug
That gray critter that’s sprinting along the branches
Now be ready
When he comes down for the acorns
We’ll chase him out of the yard
Summer Vacation
We’re back
We’ve been running through the woods
In the Berkshires this past week
Except for when Tug sat in the tub for two days
Because of the thunderstorms
All that rest gave him extra energy
He even beat me back to mom
Well, the treats she had in her pocket
Put some pep in his motor too
Photobombed
My mom was tossing the ball to me so I could get better at catching it
How am I ever going to get good at catching a ball
If Della comes flying out of nowhere and grabs it
Happy Birthday Tug
I’m five years old today
Dad and I had a heart to heart talk
I promised not to go foraging for garbage in the woods
He promised he would always have cheese for me if I listened
I guess we’ll just have to see who keeps their promise
The Falling Treat
She set a treat upon the rail
As it fell I watched its trail
My lunge to catch it was a fail
My friend's as big as a Clydesdale
The Last Word
My sister is always first out the door
To chase the squirrels out of the yard
But I’m the one who always tells them
Not to come back
The Patient Little Helper
I like helping too
But instead of shoving
My nose into the middle of everything
I’m content to patiently wait
Until I am needed
Happy Easter
What’s that you say
The Easter Bunny came and we missed him
But we waited by the window all day yesterday
I know he always leaves tasty treats in the grass
Darn I was really hoping to see him and thank him
05-Apr-2019
A Weekend Walk in the Berkshire Woods
Shhhhhh….quiet
Don’t tell my sister Della
I just found the place
Where all the chipmunks hide
When it snows
Reform School
What are you doing Tug?
Didn’t you understand the plan?
Mom was going to put a treat out for each of us
We were supposed to stay until she said ok
She didn’t even put my treat down and you’re grabbing yours
Time for Reform School for you
Lift Off
It was so windy at the beach the other night
We had to keep an eye on our friend
To make sure she didn’t lift off
Sonic Boom
If you heard a loud bang yesterday
That was probably me
Mom said I ran so fast at the beach
That I created a sonic boom
Incorrigible
Seeing we still have no snow here
We have been going to the beach for playtime
Tug thinks he is sneaky and I don’t know he’s there
Sorry little brother all the sand you kicked up
Kinda gave you away
Practice Makes Perfect
We went to the beach to practice Tug’s recall
Well what do you know
He actually listened this time
Naughty Boy
I’ve been told I need to practice my sit and stay
I didn’t mean to be naughty in the woods the other day
But when people leave left overs from lunch in the woods
I just can’t help myself
Besides I thought I was being good
Cleaning up their mess
Smorgasbord
No snow here yet so we went to the beach yesterday
There is always a smorgasbord of food there
I’ve tried to teach Tug to keep an eye out for mom
As she is not a fan of us enjoying seafood
Tug has no idea but I think she is on to us
Old Friends Are the Best Friends
I was very happy to see my old friend Baldr back on pbase
It’s nice to know things are good up North
I’m hoping to get to know his sister a little better
Merry Christmas
Della’s off helping the reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh
I’m staying at home while she is away
I’ll wear Santa’s hat and sit by the fire
While she flies through the muck and the mire
Don’t worry about Santa’s head getting cold
Mrs. Claus packs the sleigh with hats fivefold
May your Christmas be merry and filled with good cheer
And let’s hope 2019 is your best ever year.
On Santa's Team Again
If you all remember I was on Santa’s team last year
Good news…I made the cut again
Apparently Santa liked the way my blue eyes helped light up the night sky
Some of the elves have been working on advanced training with me
They are very generous giving out treats when you do well with your lessons
I have today to rest up and then on December 24
I’ll join Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the crew delivering presents
Keep an eye out on Christmas Eve for two blue lights and a bright red one
Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas To All
Found His Calling
Della thinks I’m not really an Australian Shepherd
Because I won’t chase a ball or catch a frisbee
Mom and Dad now call me a Hawaiian Shepherd
Because I found a rotting pineapple in the woods and ate it
Then I threw it up in the bedroom
But this little elf says I’m very good at making toys
Maybe I’m a North Pole Shepherd
Annoying but Cute
My little brother Tug can be so annoying
He knows he’ll never make the team to help pull Santa’s sleigh
So he’s trying out for the job of an elf
Look at that face…does that look like the face of a hard worker
Looks more like a goofball to me
The Magic Stick
I found a magic stick in the snowy woods this weekend
Mom told me to bring it home
She’s hoping I can just wave it and
Get all the cleaning, shopping and cooking done for Thanksgiving
Lugubrious
What do you mean it’s time to put the
Halloween stuff away
When the pumpkin is on display
It’s a sure sign someone is passing out treats
Please don’t put Mr. Jack O Lantern away
Della told me not to worry
Turkey Day is just around the corner
Does that mean we're going for a walk
Cheese...The Magic Word
Only a few more days until candy collection time
What’s that you said
We won’t be allowed to eat our
Halloween candy
Wait…you’re going to give us
Cheese instead of the candy
Excellent!!!!!
Happy Halloween
It’s that time of year again
When the leaves start to fall
When there is a little chill in the air
Mom feels the need to dress us up and take our picture
This year we are Bonnie and Clyde
Mom said we really do look a little like
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
As long as there are treats involved
It’s okay with us
Waiting
I’m going to spend my weekend right here
Mom and dad are going to be away
While my leg is better and I am no longer limping
Resting for the weekend is probably a good idea
I’ll let Tug hog all the attention from the petsitter
He’s good at that
A Beautiful Fall Day
When Autumn comes around and the leaves start to fall
We can be found at our most favorite place of all
The beach is empty and the water is warm
When our friends arrive we send out the alarm
Barking and jumping but meaning no harm
Birthday Party
Della is licking her lips already
Today is her birthday
Ten years old, yikes
I guess she can be the first to the cake
Calendar Girl
I’m not Betty Grable or Marilyn Monroe
But I am someone that you all know
When I play in the snow
My audience will grow
I’m a calendar girl now
All set for the big show
Squirrel Injury
Who knew squirrels could be such dangerous things
When I tried to chase one off the patio
He zigged and I zagged and there went my nail
Lots of blood comes out when you rip your nail off
They say I’ll have to wear the bandage for a day or so
I wonder if the squirrel ripped a nail off too
Any Port in a Storm
When the thunder rolls and the rain beats down
The bathtub is where I can be found
The static in the air kind of tingles my hair
In the cool porcelain surround I find comfort there
Finally August
Tug is howling for joy that July is over
My brother is not a fan of fireworks or thunderstorms
We have had plenty of those last month
I must admit when I see him hiding in the bathtub
I do feel really sorry for him
I don’t have the heart to tell him
That August will probably bring more thunderstorms
23-JUN-2018
Concentration
I haven’t been allowed to chase the ball for
The past two weeks because I have been
Limping on my rear leg
To keep me quiet Mom got the Disc Dog book out for me
I’ve been studying different running patterns
She says if I’m not better by next week
We are going to do X-Rays
I don’t think I like the sound of that
Worrywart
Yes, Tug is a worrywart
He heard mom and dad talking
About going away this weekend
If he had paid closer attention
He would have heard we were coming too
Happy Cinco de Mayo
My sister took off when she saw the sombrero come out
I, on the other hand, kind of like wearing a hat
When I heard we were celebrating Cinco de Mayo
I was all in
Bring on the cervezas
Maybe a little Corona, Dos Equs, Modelo
Heehaw, party time
Three Dogs, Two Balls
My favorite ball is the big blue one
Our friend Ryder likes the colorful tennis ball
Tug…he wants what ever ball someone else has
Happy Easter
We are in our Easter Bonnets
All ready for the Easter Parade
Not too green around here yet
But at least there is no snow on the ground
Hope you all have a wonderful Easter
Pleased As Punch
Turnabout is fair play
Yesterday while we were at the beach
It was my turn to be the leader
In the pull the leash game
Mom said I looked pleased as Punch
Chewing Gum
Sometimes when I take Tug out for a run
I can stretch him out like a piece of chewing gum
He’s a lot longer than me
As you can surely see.
Some Piece Of Work
With his paws flung out ahead of him
And his crazy face on display
My brother Tug won the prize for the
Nuttiest dog at the beach yesterday
That Tug, he’s some piece of work
Trials and Tribulations
In dealing with the daily trials and tribulations
Of having a younger brother
I often find it relaxing in the evening
To have a glass of wine
Cheers
Bombogenesis
Blizzard, what blizzard
We just think it's a fun day
To go out and play
Santa's Newest Team Member
The team has been chosen and I made the cut
I’ll be up front with Rudolph, not behind Vixen's butt
With Rudolph’s Red Nose and my eyes of blue
We’ll lead Santa’s sleigh, fast and true
While Tug waits with mom by the fire
We’ll be delivering Christmas cheer by the hour
So when you look up in the sky tonight
Look for two blue lights shining bright
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
Reindeer Games
We have been practicing for the Reindeer Games
Mom tosses my old soccer ball in the air
And we have to keep an eye on it
Mom says with my laser sharp focus that I might be
Picked to help Santa this year
Tug….well, he probably won’t make it
That’s okay he can stay home and keep the feet
Of Mrs. Claus warm
Dogwarts Graduation
After studying flight patterns and the
Aerodynamics of Frisbees all semester
It was finally time for my graduation
Apparently there is some concern when
Tug is old enough he won’t get into Dogwarts
Three years old and he still has never
Caught a Frisbee
Tryptophan
It was a long wait for our turkey yesterday
The smells while it cooked were heavenly
I guess what they say about turkey dinner is true
Because I sure enjoyed a nice nap after the meal
Scottish Gothic
We are William Wallace (better known as Braveheart)
And his Lovely Lady
Halloween here we come
Now if mom could just stop laughing
Maybe we could go out and
Get some treats
The Meeting
I passed a mantis on a chair
She seemed quite interested in my hair
I turned around to say hello
She left the chair and went down low
I sniffed her butt as she sniffed mine
She scurried away and said Some Other Time
Answer To An Age Old Question
What happens when an irresistible force
Meets an immovable object
Point Of View
When the family has dinner I like to
Find a comfortable spot
My sister Della always sits by mom’s chair
But my preferred location is down low
He who has clear access to the fallen food
Is always first to the prize
The Mathematician
The intensity of the look
Is directly proportional to
The size of the treat
Lack of Food
I seriously think I am being underfed
I am three years old now and
My friend Eustace is one year old
How come he is so much bigger than me
Think Snow
During the Dog Days Of Summer
We find it is important to remember
The wild and crazy times of Winter
In The Rearview Mirror
He's right behind me isn't he
He thinks he is some kind of stealth Ninja
But he's about as subtle as a Mack truck
Frisbee Football
Sometimes when we go to the
Park with our friends
We Play Frisbee Football
Mom is the Quarterback
Della is the Wide Receiver
And Ryder and I play Tackle
Mom says Della is as good
As Jerry Rice
Always Different
My friends Brook and Ryder are
Looking at their Mom
I'm watching our Mom
Who knows what Tug is watching
He's always different
Mom says that's part
Of his charm
Taste Tester
I have been given a
New job at my house
Mom tried a new recipe and
I have been chosen as the
Official taste tester
Tug is kinda jealous
The Wink
Mom throws the stick in the water
I swim out, get it and bring it in
Tug grabs the stick from me
And drops it on the beach
Somehow he thinks that means he's playing fetch
We'll just let him think that
The Flower Girl
Mom said as soon as she saw this photo of me
It reminded her of the old song by The Cowsills
You know, the one that goes...
I love the flower girl
Oh, I don't know just why, she simply caught my eye
I love the flower girl
She seemed so sweet and kind,
She crept in to my mind.
Boss Lady
He might be twenty pounds
Heavier than me
But I can still lead my
Little brother Tug around
When I want to
Sweet Revenge
Ha ha, Tug had to wear the Bunny Ears
This year because he ripped mine up last year
The best part was
He didn't even see me sticking
My tongue out at him
Hope you all had a Happy Easter
Winter Light
The winter light can be harsh and bright
But many times it hits you just right
It warms your soul and brightens your day
It charges you up for your next session of play
All In A Name
It's a good thing they
Named my little brother Tug
It seems to be the only
Game he can play
Card Shark
We played cards the other night
Guess who won...
Friends
Last week we watched Mom's
Friend dogs, Brooke and Ryder
A fun time was had by all
Well, Tug was a little disappointed
He loves Brooke and Ryder's mom and
I think he was sad that she wasn't there
Still Growing
My Great Dane friend, Eustace, is still growing
Another couple of inches
And I'll be able to run right under him
Snow Dog
Nothing better then a little snow
To get everyone out to run around
We didn't have a blizzard the other day
But we did get enough to make it fun
Merry Christmas To All
Twas the day before Christmas
When out in the snow
Della looked high and Tug looked low
With visions of soup bones
Dancing in the air
They hoped that Saint Nicholas
Soon would be there
Ringing Tug's Chimes
Whenever I make my scary face for Eustace
He just bops me on the head
Like a bell at a hotel check-in desk
The Stick
Whenever we play with the green stick toy
Tug thinks he can just grab it from me
I don't think so!!!
Change In Size
You remember my friend Eustace, the Great Dane puppy
Well he is seven months old now and
I am not really sure he is a dog
I think he might be a Gazelle
Good At Something
Even though he's not much at Frisbee
When treats are handed out
My brother Tug is always
First in line
Frisbee Lessons
For two years now I have been
Showing Tug how to catch a Frisbee
Not once has he ever made an attempt
To catch one by himself
Just not his thing I guess
Stopping By Woods On A Fall Day
Whose woods these are we think we know
His house is in the village though
He will not see us stopping here
To grab the treat and then we go
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Every year when the leaves start to fall
Our mom feels the need to dress us up
Can you believe we only got dog
Biscuits for this
Help....send pepperoni
Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!
Two Thousand Five Hundred Miles
After traveling two thousand five hundred miles
Mom finally let Dad take a photo
We got back home today from
Cape Breton Island, Canada
They had some great smells up there
And Mom and Dad kept going on and on
About how pretty it was in Canada
At The Gate
As I sit and wait by the gate
I find there is much to contemplate
There are places to be explored
And smells that cannot be ignored
So off on an adventure my family will go
When we get back
I'll let you know
Happy Birthday Della
I am eight years old today
I wonder when the party
Is going to start
Mom says everyday is
A party with me
Hair Gel
My friend Eustace, the Great Dane puppy,
Is growing so fast
He is already twenty pounds heavier than me
And he is only four months old
He is very good at giving hugs
And has plenty of hair gel that comes
From his mouth
Della says I can keep all the hair gel to myself
Hanging Out With The Chipmunks
The chipmunks in our backyard
Have been giving me lessons
They say the best way to collect
Acorns is to store them in your cheeks
Whenever I try, they get stuck in my lips
The Queen On Her Throne
Sir Tug has finally learned
His proper place
Two Years Old Today
Today my little brother, Tug, is two years old
You would think by now he would have developed
A bit of maturity and common sense
I ask you..Does this look like the face of a mature dog
I don't think so
Paw Comparison
Mom's friend got a new puppy
Eustace is his name
And he is a Great Dane
He's nine weeks old and his paws
Are already as big as mine
Where's Waldo.....I Mean Della
I bet when you opened up this photo
All you saw was Tug's big, dopey head
Sticking out the window
Guess what, I'm here too
Ticks
Tug and I have been instructed that
We need to keep a close eye out for
Ticks in the woods
We never seem to see any
But Mom always finds some
After our woodland adventures
The Discussion
My teeth are bigger
No, my teeth are bigger
No, my teeth are bigger.....
Shades of Johnny Cash
I keep a close watch on that Sis of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I know the toys are hers that I might find
'Cause she's the Boss I walk the line
The Best Things in Life Are Free
A big old stick on a warm Spring day
Makes us want to run and play
It seems the best things in life are free
And sometimes they come from a tree
Falling From the Sky
It seems like every time I put
These bunny ears on
Treats start falling from the sky
I just might wear them
All the time
Happy Easter Everyone
Proof
Photographic evidence has been found
And there is no denying that my brother
Tug is a cheater when playing the game
Follow the Treats
Follow the Treats
Mom invented a new game
It's called Follow the Treats
First we have to sit and stay
While she lines up the treats
When she says OK we can follow
The line of goodies
Sometimes Tug cheats and starts
Before Mom says OK
But I always catch up to him
Innocent
It wasn't me
I couldn't possibly be looking
For any trouble to get into
The Blizzard
We had a blizzard at our house
It snowed all day and all night
The wind was howling and
The snow was flying
But I kept a watchful eye to
Make sure all was safe
Downtime
When we get home from the beach
I like to partake in a little downtime
My favorite place is on the big brown couch
It provides the perfect view to watch the world go by
And Mom is always sure to thank me for
All the sand I leave behind
The Driveby
I think Tug has been watching
Too many cop shows
When I'm not looking
He comes flying out of nowhere
And does a running bodyslam
When What To My Wondering Eyes Should Appear…...
Mom said it's still a little early
But I'm keeping my eyes
Peeled for that guy in the Red
Suit who always brings us goodies
A Slice of Life
Every morning when the sun
Shines in the backdoor
Della and I watch for squirrels
I'm sure we could catch one
If mom would just open
The door more quickly
Hey, Who Turned The Lights Out
Running through the woods went I
When what should land upon my eyes
But a brown leaf that could not fly
I stayed on course and leapt the log
Because I'm Tug the Superdog
Concerned
I was a little concerned when we were
At the beach the other night
Our friend Marisol and Tug
Were very happy to see each other
Marisol told me not to worry
I was still her special girl and
No silly puppy would ever take my place
Then we ran and ran together
While Tug was off eating something gross
Sunset Visitor
We went down to our favorite
Beach last night
It was warm and quiet and peaceful
Then I saw one of my favorite people
I could hardly control my delight
The Captain and Tennille
Trick or treat
I was suppose to be Tennille
But somebody wouldn't wear the hat
Backseat Driver
Sometimes when I drive with Mom
I don't know if we are coming or going
The Look
Whenever we go to the beach
We all like to run around in the
High grass to dry off
Sometimes it can get a little wild
All Della needs to do is give
"The Look" with those piercing
Blue eyes and everyone cools it
The Thief
Every so often when Della is not looking
I can steal her Frisbee
I have learned to keep an eye out for her
Or success will elude me
Running With the Pack
I have tried to impress on Tug
The importance of keeping an
Eye on mom while we are at the park
But no, here he is following the pack
Looking like a silly goon
Little brothers can be so frustrating
at times
The Top of the World
Last weekend we went to the top of the world
You could see forever
Dad said if we looked to the North
We might see Baldr and the Man running around in the woods
Tug wanted to know who they were
I told him they were friends of
Ours who have adventures just like us
He said he wanted to meet them
Soon I told my little brother, soon
The Man and Baldr are just collecting adventures
They are saving them up so they will have lots
To tell us when it gets cold again
The Sweet Look
I am a year old now but Mom and Dad
Say I am still a work in progress
I have learned that when I do something
Naughty they usually forgive me when
I give them the Sweet Look
Birthday Boy
My brother Tug is one year old today
I guess I could let him play with my
Frisbee for a little bit
You would think by now he would know
How to play Frisbee
Nope, his idea of playing Frisbee is
Rolling on his back and holding it
Between his paws
Good thing he's cute
Falling Cheese
Whenever we go someplace exciting and fun
My Mom brings along cheese
It's a sure thing that when she calls out "TUG"
I'll come running
The trouble is now every time she calls me
Della, Ryder and Brooke come running too
Ebony and Ivory
Ebony and Ivory living together in perfect harmony
I don't think so
He says tomayto and I say tomahto
He goes left and I go right
He says black and I say white
We have our differences
Don't we all
But life is so much more fun
When we can all just have a ball
A Sign From Above
We all went down to our favorite beach the other night
Mom, Dad, Tug and I were the only ones there
At least we thought we were the only ones there
While we were walking the sky opened up and
I heard Fenway barking in the distance
He loved this beach and I think he was just letting us
Know even though he wasn't on the sand with us
He was still there in spirit
Still miss you and love you old friend
Karma (Tug)
My sister, Della, thinks she can hide and
Then jump out and scare the bejesus out of me
Just wait until she sees what I have planned for her
Hide and Seek
What could be better than
Hiding on your little brother
Then jumping out and scaring the
Bejesus out of him when he
Least expects it
All That's Missing is the Cape
Faster than a speeding bullet
More powerful than a locomotive
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound
It's Super Tug
Goodbye Ears, Happy Easter to All
Mom said it wouldn't be Easter
If we didn't get the ears out
Tug took one look at me in the ears and
Pulled them right off my head
It's nice to know my little brother
Is good for something
Finding Comfort
After a hard run at the park
While mom and dad are having dinner
I like to get my crate mate and spend
Some quality time together
Della thinks I'm getting a little old
To still be sucking and kneading Snoopy
But I haven't heard any complaints from him
Springtime
Mom said it was the first day of
Spring on Friday
Della told me Springtime was full
of flowers and sunshine and leaves
All I saw was snow and wind and more snow
Discovery Under the Snow
The red ball has been found
It was buried under snow all winter
It's a little worn out
Tug likes to play tug with it
Future Dentists
We have been taking Tug to the dog park lately
He really needs to play with someone his own age
He has made friends with a fellow named Harley
They both seem to have a keen interest in dentistry
Growing Up
Yikes…my little brother is not so little anymore
I heard my mom say he is ten pounds heavier than me
He's also not as slow as he used to be
Mom said not to worry
He's still kind of a Klutz
Clean Up Patrol
I was on clean up patrol this morning
Dad left his glass of milk in the couch
Mom said I got it so clean that it didn't
Even need to go in the dishwasher
She said Dad could use it again tonight
For his milk and cookies
Removing the Yeehaws
We were told we needed to get our
Yeehaws out before the big game tonight
So we are practicing flying down the
Big hill in our backyard
Blizzard 2015
Della said she wasn't impressed
By this Blizzard
She said two winters ago
We had twice as much snow
I on the other paw
Thought it was awesome
On The Lookout
Della is on snow alert
She heard we might be getting
A blizzard
I don't know what that is
But it sounds exciting
We'll keep you posted
Practice Makes Perfect
I'm practicing
Della has been teaching me about the squirrels
She taught me to always keep one ear up
And one eye open for the little trespassers
Tracking
I have been working with
Tug on how to track the ball
He seems to be getting it
The only trouble is he stinks
At actually catching the ball
If we were to pick teams I'm
Sure he would get picked last
Visitors
The kids came and stayed with us the other day
This little one can play tug with me
And run and kick the ball for
Della all at the same time
I wish she lived here
Hunting
My little brother Tug had his first
Experience with snow this weekend
After eating enough of it to make a snowman
I finally got him to pay attention to how
To hunt for things under the snow
Gum Therapy
I made a discovery in our backyard
It seems after it rains and then gets cold
The water turns to ice
I love ice
It feels so good on my gums
Della seemed thrilled that I was
Chewing on something other than her
Ears
I hear tell there is another dog on pbase
With an impressive set of ears
He lives up north with someone
Called "The Man" and "The Lady"
Della says no matter how much I grow
My ears will never be as magnificent
As her old friend's
Second Gear
We went to the park the other day
It felt good to stretch our legs and get a good run
Tug thinks he can catch me
But I haven't even kicked into second gear yet
Taste Test
I can hardly see the grass in my backyard
There are leaves all over the place
Mom blows them in a big pile and
They make a wonderful crunching noise
When I roll around in them
They don't taste too bad either
The New Toy - Part Two
It might be Tug's new toy
And I did let him have it for a while
But I'm the big sister and he has to learn
What's mine is mine and what's his
Is mine too
The New Toy - Part One
One of mom's friends gave her a
New toy to give to the puppy
That would be me
I don't care if Della sticks her
Tongue out all day
It's my new toy and I am going
To play with it first
Chutzpah
Oh Lord, please give me strength
When I went to puppy class with
My little brother I heard
The teacher say,
"Tug has Chutzpah"
I am almost afraid to google it
Exhausted
It's very hard work being a puppy
With all the leaves and sticks to be gathered
And the tigers to be hunted
A boy has to catch a few zzz's when he can
Leaf Sweeper
I have been given the job of clearing
The tennis court of leaves and branches
It's very hard work but
Someone has to do it
Earrings
Mom says it looks like I got a new earring
I don't think that's so funny
In Jail
They tell me it's for my own safety
Just because I chew everything I see
Doesn't mean I'm going to hurt myself
Can you believe they locked me up in jail
At least it's not solitary confinement
Snoopy and I share a cell
Introducing Tug
Hi, my name is Tug
My big sister, Della, says
It's a good thing my name starts with "T"
'Cause "T" stands for trouble
And that's what I am
The New Guy
I think mom and dad have lost their minds
They went and got a puppy
That means I have to be the big sister
This guy is cute alright
But he has sharp little teeth