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September15th

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America’s Pet Store

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, PSA, Video

The fine folks at America’s Pet Store sent me some of their bestsellers to test out – to find out how a real Dale uses their products. I’m in!

First dad set up the Waterproof Bench Seat Cover in the back of the Bogcedes.

It looks good, compliments the black and tan nicely, and doesn’t feel scratchy on the paws or the delicate, wiry fuzz.

I kind of like this actually.

It makes me feel like the entire back seat is mine (which is great, because I’ve always felt at home in the front seat, but sometimes I am forced to ride in the back…)

And now for the Pet Vehicle Safety Harness. I’ve never worn one of these that’s this nice – mama tried one of these ages ago but it wasn’t padded and lets just say that I didn’t like it (rather than what actually happened – in my displeasure I destroyed it).

This one is adjustable at 4 points, helpful for a deep-chested male such as myself…

And it’s got a short leash that attaches to the seat belt.

Think you’re just going to strap me in? HA HA HA

Ok, I’m sitting up straight like a good boy. Looks kind of snazzy, doesn’t it?

It’s definitely comfy, a HUGE plus for me. And it really does fit nicely…

Ah well, I guess I can’t run all around the back seat being strapped down, huh?

At least I can still look out the window…

It’s actually not that bad – I do feel pretty snug.

And if I want to jump into the car after getting all wet and muddy, I’ve got my new waterproof seat cover so dad doesn’t yell at muddy paws on the seats. IT’S ALL GOOD

Love,

Bogart

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September5th

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A Citizen of Gooberstan

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, Pup Pals, Video

Oh, Y-E-S…

It is always a GOOD DAY when a package arrives from the Republic of Gooberstan…

I have heard – and seen – much of the fabled pink flamingo. However, I have never personally experienced this rare bird… UNTIL TODAY

I must introduce my new retro pal to the expanse of my backyard…

Yes, he will fit in nicely with my stuffed squid, my orange flying saucer, all of my tennies, my squeaky steak and of course my half-deflated soccer ball.

Stanley, I gotta tell it to ya straight. YOU THE MAN!!!

I really had no idea of what I was missing, how empty my life was until today.

The possibilities are simply ENDLESS with the furry pink guy. I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT

Oh and Kafka reminded me that you also enclosed a card… Mama LOVES that photo of you, she put it up on her wall in her office right away. Amazing ear action there, my friend, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

I just wanna tell you how very much you mean to me buddy, to have another male Dale pal who UNDERSTANDS. Nose lovin’ to yo mama…

Love,

Bogart

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August17th

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Michael Phelps Who?

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Awards, Portland, Video

Inspired by the absolutely amazing Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals, today I decided was going to be the day that I actually SWIM. You’ll remember that last time I went into the river I only waded up until my beard. Today I’m gonna go ALL THE WAY…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Ok, maybe not right away…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Wait a minute dad, did I say I was going to swim today? Uh, I think I meant something else… oh well, HERE WE GO…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

The Sandy River isn’t that deep here which is FANTASTIC – it made me feel like I was swimming well before I actually was.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Can you see me here? I’M SWIMMING!!!

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Totally wet, totally swimming. Woo-hoo!

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

And even better, there are STICKS in this river – why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner? – and since it’s really hot outside today, I’m LOVIN’ this…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

There were lots of people who had the same idea that I did about swimming today, and lots of other doggies. There was even a human in a kayak who got a little too close for comfort…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

This is me splashing him as he went by… he was really moving fast, but I think he got the idea that I wasn’t pleased by all of my fuzzy splashing.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Notice my technique here – paws straight out, nose up, stick in mouth.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Then… SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

And of course then I had to pee on the sand castle that two little girls were building while I was swimming. Just to show ‘em that I’M THE MAN…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Oh yeah. Wet, muddy, AND sandy beard… whaddaya think ladies?

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

I’m feeling very rugged individualist here.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

A final parting beard shot…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Ah, yet another thing that I have conquered. Just like Michael. I’m feeling good, but I’m also feeling thirsty.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

EXACTLY what I was thinking… a quick visit to the Lucky Lab for some brewskis.

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Please… NO AUTOGRAPHS…

$Bogart\'s First Swim$

Love,

Bogart

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July11th

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Out! Out! Foul… Whatever You Are!

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, Video

This appeared in my backyard this evening… and I’m really not pleased…

Out! Out! Foul… whatever you are!!!

Love,

Bogart

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July9th

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Happy Birthday Mareike!!!

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Human Friends, Video

Today is a VERY special day. It’s Mareike’s (my favorite human other than mama and dad) birthday!!!

I wish I was there to give ya a big Aire Kiss (and run around your backyard, and play with your Dales, and bark at your hose…). But I’m not, so this vintage moment of us kissin’ at the Good Microbrew will have to do. Hope you had a GREAT ONE!!!

Love,

Bogart

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June30th

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Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, Video

Another day, another new adventure for me here in Portland… Today we drove the Bog-cedes over to the Lewis & Clark State Recreation Site. Dad wants to teach me how swim… and I’m not so sure.

Ok, here we go…

I’m willing to step in a few inches to get my paws wet, but that’s about it. And that’s a LOT for me, so gimme a break dad!!!

What’s this? Another dog in the water? A handsome chocolate Lab and lookie what he’s doing – chasing a ball! I could do that (the chasing the ball part, not the swimming out to get it part)…

Uh…. nope. Not getting into the water.

I’ll just sit here with mom. She knows how to enjoy the water – by sitting on the side, lotsa sunscreen and iced tea, and a big hat. You go on – enjoy yourself dad – I’ll be right here watching.

Ohmydog, what’s that??? A dog on a boat??? And wearing a lifejacket???

WOW! And it turns out her name is Lulu (just like my mama!!!)

I still don’t really wanna get wet tho…

Yeah, yeah, I know dad. I see the dog in the boat. I see the dog with the ball. I still don’t wanna get wet!!! But wait, what do you have there? A STICK…. well, why didn’t you say so?

I’ll go in… just a little… get my paws wet… for THAT STICK

STICK STICK STICK STICK

STICK STICK STICK STICK

STICK STICK STICK STICK

Ultimately not only did I go chasing that stick, I was in that water all the way to my beard – proud of me, huh dad???

Maybe we could do this again sometime… MAYBE…

Love,

Bogart

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June13th

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Big Aire

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Feline Friends, Pet Peeves, Portland, Training the Humans, Video

Catching some “Big Aire”…

Love,

Bogart

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June9th

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Don’t (Let) Go

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, Video

$Airedale Don\'t Let Go$

Hehehe. The humans think that because of their opposable thumbs that they rule the backyard. HARUMPH, I say…

$Airedale Don\'t Let Go$

$Airedale Don\'t Let Go$

Love,

Bogart

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May3rd

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Plant Friendly

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Portland, Video

So it looks like the humans are thinking about putting some plants in my backyard. Apparently the folks who lived in this house before me had 3 big dogs, one of which they kept chained in the backyard, and they did a lot of damage. We want to get off on the right foot and make the place nice, so we’ve put down grass seed on the area where the poor doggie was chained (it’s verrrrry obvious), and we’re filling up holes.

Which brings me to something I hold dear: digging.

Many of you have seen me in all of my digging glory in my old park in Los Angeles. If not, let me refresh your memory:

Yes, I am an Airedale Terrier and I like to dig. That said, mom and dad are thinking that maybe they should take this into account when planning the backyard and garden flora and vegetabalia. Some sort of hedge or vine-type thing along the back fence perhaps, to dissuade me from digging in all of those tasty areas that I’ve already found where the last dogs liked to try to make their escape? Any ideas for things that should be avoided would be welcome as well.

I also am feeling the loss of my “office” – the space I had in Mareike’s yard back in LA – so I’m thinking that I might like to construct a new one, complete with desk lamp and spot for my laptop so that I may blog in peace.

This is their first time doing something like this, so I’m ready to excuse their potential stupidity. At least they’re willing to admit to it, and do this RIGHT.

Love,

Bogart

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December31st

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Dale Day 3 – Hollywood Trail

Posted in: Airedale Fun, Video

The fun was non-stop today – rather than getting upset at NOT BEING ALLOWED TO POOP before we got into the car, I remembered that yesterday we went right over to Mareike’s, and that’s exactly what happened.

We piled into two cars for some special out-of-the-neighborhood trail walking… up by the Hollywood sign! It looks different from up here, we all thought, nothing like the famous Gooberstan sign. No matter.

Lots of tasty horse poop to keep us refreshed.

We saw lots of horses, lots of people, and a bunch of dogs that I wasn’t too thrilled with. I think I was just feeling superior, being in such a good-looking pack of Dales, but everything was cool.

Once we returned, dad busted out the Oscar Meyer’s because we were GOOD DOGGIES…

So Mareike, we’re all doing great here, kitties are happy, and we’re all having FUN!!!

Love,

Bogart

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