Ollie Doodle's Antics

A bit of a tight squeeze

2012-01-26T16:22:00.004Z

L & C know how I love to lie (when I do lie down, which isn't often!) right up against the sofa. Well imagine my shock when there is suddenly this new thing called a 'footstool' right where I like to be.

I could have admitted defeat and found a new spot, but NO, I managed to get my old spot back...

Does my nose look big in this...?

2012-01-09T15:58:00.007Z

L was trying out Grandma S's new camera and this was the result of the 'fisheye lens' setting :

Cartoon dog

Looking like I have had to much doggy beer...

I still smell!

2012-01-05T09:43:00.013Z

A couple of days ago I got L & C up nice and early and we went down to the beach for a wander. Well, I don't know what it was, but there was this pile of stuff on the beach and it smelt soooo lovely that I just had to have a roll around in it. I then ran over to L & C and they started gagging and saying how disgusting I smelt - not sure what all the fuss was about to be honest.

They then threw my ball into the lagoon, apparently to help get rid of the smell, but it did no good, so they put me to bed in the hope the smell would be better once I was dry.....erm...it wasn't....so off we go to the river for a swim....still very smelly apparently.

Then when we get home I am suddenly cornered around the side of the house and given a shampoo. I was not best pleased and L & C weren't too happy with how wet they got (and then Mini was sick in the bedroom and there was talk of 'not having any more blooming pets...')

So anyway 3 days later there is still a slight fishy smell following me around, but I am sure it will go soon........

My new jumper and a comedy Christmas

2012-01-05T08:56:00.017Z

I had a woof-tastic Christmas with lots of lovely walks along the beach near Grandma S and Grandpa D's house. For Christmas Grandma S knitted me the best jumper ever! How cool do I look? (It is a little bit snug across my chest, but that just makes me look very manly!)

Not sure why they thought a skull and cross bones would be fitting?!

More presents - check out my brilliant Adnams water bowl

We also had a bit of a comedy Christmas day. Firstly, Grandma S was making a trifle and didn’t have a whisk to whip the cream with so the next thing I know Grandpa D appears from the garage with a teaspoon stuck into the end of his electric drill! Needless to say it didn't work and cream went everywhere! Grandpa D then says ‘I wonder if a fork would work?’, but he didn't try and a good old spatula did the job, phew!

Then secondly, L's cousin usually gets her something foody for Christmas and she get's the same for him. So Aunt L bought the presents with her and L & C got some chocolates and Aunt Z had a tin of M&S biscuits. Later Aunt Z fancied a biscuit and opened the tin to find it full of...wait for it....bulldog clips!!!!
Aunt Z and L looked at each other and then burst into hysterics and couldn’t stop. I didn't know what was going on!! Aunt Z is 9 months pregnant if that didn’t bring the baby on then nothing would! Basically, either L's cousin or his girlfriend had wrapped them up by accident!

I got a little bit dirty down the beach...

It was a brilliant day and I finally surrendered to a nap

Thank you Santa Paws!

2011-12-22T09:19:00.014Z

L signed me up for the Secret Santa on the doodle forum and today was finally the day that I was allowed to open the present I was sent!

Well for starters it smelt good. I ripped straight into it and there was a chew so of course I went straight for that.

And there were two, yes two!, more presents....a fantastic squeeky orange ball which is brilliant and a fun stuffing-less lion.

Well the lion 'did' have some stuffing in his head, but I decided he would look better without it. Firstly, I gave his mane a trim...

and then delicately operated on his face and pulled out the stuffing....so much fun.

I can't wait for next year. Thank you Santa Paws!

Happy 5th Birthday Bingo!

2011-12-12T12:57:00.020Z

It is Bingo's 5th Birthday today - happy birthday Sir Squeek-A-Lot!

He seemed very excited about his birthday breakfast this morning, but from what I could see it was the same as usual (he can be a noisy so and so while I am trying to snooze!)

Sofa surfing in his younger (and slimmer) days

Elvis and Bingo getting pampered at Lumpy Lodge

All this Christmas malarkey is very tiring!

2011-12-08T10:17:00.009Z

I have been helping Father Christmas sort out a few things for Christmas and I am exhausted! It is very tiring being a reindeer!

L kept mumbling that I wasn't allowed on the sofa, but she left me on there as she was hanging things off some tree branches (aparrently we are having a 'Scandinavian' look this year - whatever that means?!) I have my eye on the branches and might have a munch on them later when no one is looking.

Bingo has also been helping out, but as usual he has been very hungry and had to stop for a snack.

Roll on Christmas! I am very excited as I overheard L & C saying that my Secret Santa present has arrived. We are doing Secret Santa with another doodle from the doodle forum. We went to the pet shop the other day and I chose the present I wanted to send (as well as a few other items that I wanted, but C made me put them back!).

Just catching a few zzzzzzz so I am ready for the big day.

Back from a paw-tastic hollibop!

2011-10-19T10:02:00.011+01:00

Mine will be an Adnams Broadside

L & C took me for a lovely holiday last week to Southwold, Suffolk (well really I invited them on my holiday). I did overhear them saying that they were very impressed with me 'as on the whole he behaved himself '.

Though obviously I didn't want to make it too easy for them so on the morning we went I did raid the bin up the local park and grab a bag of grapes (yes I know, they are bad for me, but they smelt tasty). After a bit of chasing around L &C managed to grab the bag which split and the grapes went everywhere so instead I gulped down the empty bag! Don't think they were very impressed!

We arrived at the cottage and I had a good sniff everywhere and checked it was all to my liking. Nearby was a golf course so this is where we went for our morning walks. Each morning I 'accidently' dropped my ball in the sand bunkers and then had to go and get it and also have a quick roll around in the sand with my legs in the air, lovely!

I also discovered some of the holes on the green were filled in with fertiliser and had a munch of it and then slid in it - it smelt lovely. C was a bit worried it would harm me so went over to the man who was raking the bunker (can't imagine why he needed to do that!) and he said the fertiliser was basically chicken poo and wouldn't harm me. No wonder it was soo tasty.

The next day we went for a stroll at Dunwich and the grape bag made an appearance. C got the short straw and got to pull it out gently and it was like a magician pulling out a string of hankerchiefs! The look on my face said it all!

During the week we had loads of lovely walks along the beach and visited Walberswick a couple of times. I also got to do lots of swimming, my favourite past time.

Towards the end of the week we had a walk around the golf course just as the sun was rising so it was pretty dark and I was sporting my flashing collar. I was a little bit naughty by disappearing into a garden and when I ran back to L & C they recoiled in horror at the smell - I had found a lovely fresh pile of horse manure and had a little roll in it. L &C were a bit worried what the owner would think when they went out into their garden and saw their flattened manure (and possibly their plants!). They later took me for a swim to get rid of the stench.

Already looking forward to the next holiday (if I am allowed to come along...)

Below are some photos of my handsome self:

Checking out what is occuring in the street

Here's one I made earlier

Could you throw it now please?!

What could be better?

Elvis has sadly left the building...

2011-09-01T10:04:00.015+01:00

My brother Elvis the guinea pig passed away yesterday. L & C had taken him to the vets recently as he had been losing weight and they were trying to get him back to full health, but it wasn't to be.

Caroline was holding him when he went and she popped him back in the cage so our other piggy Bingo could say goodbye. Bingo promptly bit Elvis on the ear as if to say 'wake up' and then went to munch on some bran - not much gets in the way of Bingo eating!

L & C are very quiet and look very sad and apparently they will be burying him in the garden this evening (I have a feeling I might not be invited).

There is currently an Elvis shaped hole in the lawn where Elvis just ate around where he was standing the other day (he definately took after his namesake!)

Run free piggy-pog.

OUCH!

2011-08-05T11:27:00.006+01:00

My lovely walk with C came to abrupt end when I wandered into the bushes and got attacked.....by some wasps or hornets (not sure which and don't really care!). The stung me a few times on my rump and also on my snout. I yelped and ran back to C and was limping as it really hurt.

We walked/limped back to the car and the pain started to subside, but I was feeling a bit itchy. We then popped around the corner to pick L up from work and as I turned my head to look at her she looked a bit shocked. My snout had swelled up on one side and apparently I looked like a comedy cartoon dog (glad they could see the funny side).

On the way home we stopped at the vets so they could book me in for my annual booster (great, more pain) and checked with the vet that I would be ok. Luckily the itching subsided and I had a good snooze and was right as rain later that evening.

I'll tell you what though, if I get my paws on those wasps/hornets....

Party time!

2011-08-04T16:06:00.003+01:00

L & C invited a few friends round for a BBQ (hence the garden make-over) and on the day I got to go to stay the night at CG's house. CG takes me out for occasional pack walks which are so much fun and looks after me overnight sometimes.

You might think I would be sad to miss the party, but I have so much fun at CG's house. I arrived to find 6 other dogs there and I quickly took a liking to Poppy the black labrador (If you get my drift...).

We all went out for a lovely long walk and that evening I slept on a dog bed! CG had said it was fine for me not to bring my crate with me and after a little while trying out all 6 beds on offer I opted for the blue cord one. I am very pleased to say that I was an angel, no food was stolen, no soft furnishings destroyed. When CG told L & C this the next day I heard them mumbling something about me being a different dog when I am at CG's....dunno what they mean.

Apparently, lots of people at the party were sad I wasn't there, but there were comcerns there would be no sausages for anyone else if I was there!

Just call me 'Ollie Titchmarsh'

2011-08-04T15:53:00.008+01:00

L & C have been spending loads of time sprucing up the garden for their anniversary BBQ/party. Old turf has been dug up, concrete has been smashed up, a new patio and new turf has been laid, the ivy has been trimmed and the garden furniture has been repainted. Phew! I have been exhausted watching it all.

Anyway, I thought it was time I did my bit, so while they were sitting on the soil removing tiny stones I made myself useful around the side by creating a 'display' of some plants.

Ok, so this did involve me picking up each plant with my mouth and then giving it a good shake (I had seen on the tv box thing that you have to loosen the soil around the roots, so this was what I was doing).

Finally, L & C came to see my handy work and they just stood there shaking their heads - I think they were too tired to shout at me, either that or they liked my handywork?!

Struck by lightning!

2011-06-28T21:03:00.005+01:00

Nodding off looking up info about lightning...

C and I were having a quick stroll around the park before it started raining and then the thunder and lightning started. The thunder was very loud, but it didn't bother me, I was to busy concentrating on chasing my ball.

The next thing I know C has bent down to pick up my ball and there was a flash of light next to her foot and she said a rude word! She had been struck by lightning! She seemed ok so I was up for some more ball chasing, but she said it was home time, boo! So we hot footed it home.

I don't think we will be going for any walks when there is a risk of thunder and lightning for a while...

Is that a hog roast I smell cooking?

2011-06-28T20:49:00.006+01:00

Face of innocence

I was in the park with my friend Dan the labrador when the aroma of pork hit my nostrils. I thought it only right that I go and investigate.....so I ran full pelt about 200 yards to a marquee. I headed straight inside and it was great, so many people to say hello to, plus a quick dance. Then I heard voices....C and T had followed me so I snuck out the back of the tent and around the side.....and there in front of me was a sight so wonderful I can hardly describe it - a hot, steaming hog roast! Unfortunately, C and her friend S were between me and the hog. My number was up!

In hindsight, if I hadn't gone in for a dance I could have had me some hog, but alas no, kibble again for dinner for me!

It was 1975...

2011-06-08T08:39:00.007+01:00

To celebrate L's parent's 40th wedding anniversary we had a 70's party at L's aunt and uncle's LC & SS. It was lots of fun, though I didn't recognise many people there because they were all had 70's hairstyles and funky glasses.

I went as the construction worker from the Village People, but I drew the line at wearing a moustache and hard hat!

I really like LC and SS as they give me loads of tasty food. I must have eaten my body weight in sausages, paw-fect!

The others had 70's food such as prawn cocktail, cheese and pineapple on sticks (bizarre!) and were drinking something called Blue Nun.

After dinner the karaoke machine came out and to be honest it was all a bit ropey. I laid down and wished for it all to be over....

Happy 2nd Birthday to me!

2011-05-22T13:29:00.011+01:00

I know it is hard to believe but I am 2!
I had my birthday while on my hols but L & C made up for it yesterday by taking me on a doodle meet with lots of my pals and then birthday cake and presents when I got home! I got a KONG flyer and some doggy beer (I'm happy to say no hangover for me this morning)

At the doodle meet there was my brother Finn, Teddy, Harvey, Molly, Tintin, Harper and Jago.

Having a paddle

Handsome Harper

Handsome old me

Trying out my new flyer - it can be quite evasive!

Birthday cake - now you see it...

Now you don't

I have had a woof-tastic holiday!

2011-05-22T13:02:00.015+01:00

I have been to C's folks for 2 weeks and it has been brilliant! An early morning walk in the woods, then back for a snooze. Then each afternoon we went to Netley for a walk through the woods and then a swim in the sea. Bliss!

There was an incident with a shoe and a joint of bacon accidently jumped into my mouth from the fridge, but apart from that apparently I was 'no trouble at all' !!

Plus here is a photo of L & C's holiday (looks ok I suppose):

We call her Evil Edna!

2011-03-15T09:26:00.002Z

Evil Edna (aka Mini) has been up to no good. C was having a lie in and went to stroke Edna and...well it all happened very fast, Edna launched herself, with claws out, at C's face! C is now sporting a punctured lip and two scratches! Naughty, naughty Edna.

It's party time on Saturday!

2011-03-02T16:46:00.006Z

I am very excited as there is going to be a party on Saturday in my house. There are balloons and bunting going up. The music has been selected and loads of food is arriving on Saturday.

Apparently it is not for me though. L & C's nephew is 2 tomorrow and it is in his honour.

Though did I mention there will be food?! Where there is food, there is a labradoodle drooling.

Busy blogging

2011-03-02T16:43:00.006Z

As you can see I have been hard at work updating my blog for my fans.

Though at times it can be difficult prising the laptop away from L & C.

Mud, pink wellies and terriers!

2011-02-22T12:41:00.003Z

I had a great day yesterday. It was L's birthday so they dropped me off at CG's for doggy daycare. Didi and I and a couple of other dogs went for a long and gloriously muddy walk on the South Downs.

I then spotted a pink wellie just lying on the ground (well it was next to a little girl), so I thought I'd pick it up and take it for a run. All was going well until CG got a ball out of her bag, which was much more tempting than the wellie so I dropped it and chased the ball. People really need to be more careful not to leave things lying around for anyone to pick up!

Back at the house Didi and I had a rest (well Didi did and I followed CG around) and then the door bell rang and it was Lucky the border terrier coming to stay. I was so excited. We then spent the next hour bundling each other up and down the kitchen. Bliss!

L and C arrived and spoiled my fun, but said I would see Lucky again today for a walk. See you soon buddy!

I'm the biggest loser!

2011-02-22T12:26:00.002Z

Seven months ago I weighed in at 35 kgs and had a good layer of puppy fat. But after lots of running around and doodle dashing I am very proud to announce I am now a sleek 28 kgs. L and C are very pleased and I have even had my food upped a bit so I stay at this weight.

The fortnightly weigh ins are fun. Well they are fun for me. I am weighed on the wii fit plus board and poor C has to lift me up and then step on the board. Though it must help that I am lighter than I was!

Let's dance!

2011-01-18T13:48:00.009Z

Archie and I dancing the fandango

L & C took me on a doodle meet on Sunday and it was mudalicious!

There were loads of doodle there, plus a couple of non-doods came along for a run. Within 2 minutes we had all found lots of muddy puddles and Archie and Dexter were soon brown, rather than cream, doodles.

We stopped for a paddle at the pond. I had a quick dip, but Henry had a good swim around and then had to be coaxed back to dry land after he stopped on a submerged log for a rest.

It was great to see my brother Finn and sister Tilly, as always. But I especially enjoyed seeing Archie as it has been a while (since he went to the vets for the 'you know what' operation). Archie was obviously a bit tired as he wanted me to give him a 'piggy back' some of the way and we had an excellent play fight.

I was worn out on Sunday night and had pleasant dreams of running full pelt through muddy puddles - my favourite past time!

The whole gang, from left to right: Dexter, Archie, Molly, Tilly, Teddy, Henry, Harvey, Me, Bubbles and Finn.

A very bouncy Dexter

And an even bouncier Molly!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-05T16:22:00.005Z

Medallion dog!

I have had a brilliant Christmas and New Year. I visited C's folks in Southampton for Christmas, but they kept me away from the homemade mince pies, sausage rolls and Christmas cake, so not fair! We went for some walks down at Netley and saw lots of other dogs on Christmas day strolls.

For New Year we headed to L's folks and that meant lots of walks along the sandy beach. There are so many good smells to check out. On the first visit I found the wing of a pigeon which I quickly devoured and on the next a bit of fish which was lovely and crunchy.

Check out my photos below...

Keeping my eye on the ball

The chase is on

Got ya!

Thank You Secret Santa!

2011-01-05T16:09:00.007Z

Secret Santa (organised through Doodle Times) sent me a brilliant present - a skinneeez! It is in the shape of a fox and has no stuffing in it, but it does have two squeekers which send me mad!

Thank you Secret Santa!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T17:50:00.006Z

From me...

And Bingo and Elvis...

Nothing from the cat I'm afraid as she is asleep as usual!

Snow sends me doodle-lally!

2010-12-24T17:19:00.008Z

Recently there has been all this brilliant white stuff falling from the sky. I love it! Rolling in it is great fun and C makes it into a ball and I try to catch it (though for some reason it sort of disapears?!)

My bro and sis

2010-10-31T18:49:00.003Z

I was really excited on a recent doodle meet to have not just my brother Finn there, but also my sister Poppy. Check us out posing for the camera...

Me, Finn and Poppy

That blinking babble ball!

2010-10-31T18:31:00.004Z

L bought me a babble ball which makes different animal noises when it is nudged. The horse noise is my favourite as it makes me rear up on my back legs just like a horse! Genius!

Check out this short clip of me trying to tame the babble ball.

Snorkling!

2010-10-31T17:49:00.013Z

We were out on the South Downs for an afternoon stroll and came across a dew pond which was perfect for a bit of snorkling, one of my favourite activities. I was a tad muddy afterwards!

I smell dirty water...

Lab x poodle x leaping deer

Snorkling...

Ready and waiting...

Always keep your eye on the ball...

I could do this all day!

Sooooo comfy!

2010-10-26T13:26:00.020+01:00

Nighty night

I am not sure why, but L and C let me get up on the sofa. I have looked longingly at it many times before, but this time they succumbed to my pleading puppy eyes.

I jumped up and couldn't believe how comfy it was. I was soon settled in (with C sat on the floor as there wasn't room for her too!) and very sleepy.

I then thought I would see what the sofa tasted like and started to have a little nibble of the cushion...but before I knew it I was back on the floor with L muttering that I had blown it. Maybe next time (if there is a next time) I will have to refrain from the nibbling...

Settling in nicely

Avoiding eye contact

Look at moi...you know you want me to stay up here...

Face of innocence

Resting my heavy head

Keeping an eye on what's occurring

Whatever next?!

2010-09-29T10:30:00.002+01:00

This week on my walks on the south downs I have met numerous dogs and a horse with rider that I ran over to see. I thought the horse might want to play so I danced around behind it for a bit and then jumped up to give it a gentle tug on his tail, just so he knew I was there. The rider and the horse turned round, but then I ran back to C.

Then the next day I was wandering along having a sniff, when the smell of meat hit me. I ran over to where it was coming from and there was a man with a falcon! I have never seen one before, but I must admit I was slightly more interested in the meat!

What will I see tomorrow....?

Champion peg pinger!

2010-09-19T21:03:00.002+01:00

I have a new hobby!

Are you ready...it is jumping up and pinging the pegs off the washing line. Some of them even fly into next door's garden, priceless!

I also enjoy pinging clothes off the line, but the pegs are more fun. The washing line is pretty high so I am getting very strong leg muscles.

L & C are plotting to not let me on that part of the garden, but until the barricades go up I think I'll carry on....

Beach hut fury!

2010-09-12T18:09:00.010+01:00

L & C took me for a wander along the promenade at the beach today. Things were all going smoothly and then it suddenly descended into chaos!

I ran over to meet a huskie dog who was sitting outside it's owners beach hut. The dog jumped up to meet me, but the the owners obviously didn't want us to meet and tried to shoo me away. I then spotted they had some plates of food and trotted round to see what it was and then it all went pear shaped - they ran forward and their dog leapt up at the table and everything went flying. The plates clattered to the floor and the table tipped over.

The man was shouting at me and waving his arms. L came running over to calm the situation and the man and woman both started really shouting at her. They said I was out of control (not true!) and that their lunch was ruined (true, but it was THEIR dog that sent it flying!). Before L could apologise, offer to replace their lunch etc, the woman shouted that she wouldn't accept an apology and so off we went to leave them to it.

While all the shouting was going on I went and sat next to C like a good boy. I am glad I have nice owners....

We then walked further along the beach and I got to have a lovely swim.

Plop and I was in!

2010-09-02T14:13:00.004+01:00

We have been making the most of the sunny weather and been to the beach a lot. After a marathon swimming session (I don't seem to be able to catch any of the stones C throws in?!) we wandered around the lagoon on our way back to the car.

I ran over to meet the swans that have recently returned, though they weren't that keen about meeting me. I then thought I would have a little sniff of the swan poo that had collected at the corner of the lagoon. Only I leant over a bit too far and the next thing I knew I was underwater.

When I surfaced I could see from the look on L & C's faces that I must have looked a treat. All I know is the car windows were wound right down on the way home and then I was hosed off!

A dash with my brother and some local doods

2010-08-31T14:52:00.003+01:00

While on my hols we met up with some friends for a wander through the woods. I am looking forward to some muddy walks in the months to come.

Finn, Didi, Archie and Betty

Teddy and Caspian leaping for a treat

Yes, we sniffed out the water

We have discovered a new beach!

2010-08-31T13:56:00.005+01:00

L and C took me to investigate the beach between Goring-by-sea and Ferring and it was lovely. I met lots of different dogs and had a run along the pebbles with Poppy the springer spaniel.

No more pocket money for me...

2010-08-31T13:39:00.003+01:00

I just couldn't resist the allure of L's rubber flip flop (alas they were her favourite ones). They were just there saying 'go on, have a little chew, you know you want to!'

This was the end result...

Also I was a bit bored the other night and thought I would see what I could siphon in to my crate. When C came down in the morning I had an impressive stash of:

L's waterproof jacket (including a rip to the front and back) - that took me a while to get it all inside the crate, phew!
My collar (now with a chewed buckle that won't close)
My lead (still intact)

Mud, mud, glorious mud!

2010-08-31T13:17:00.011+01:00

L and C took me doodle dashing on Mersea Island with some Essex doods and as the tide was out there was plently of mud about.

Me and Wispa checking out the pillbox

Louie (with mud socks) demonstrating his famous 'beg' trick

A quick dip to clean the mud off before we go in it again on the way back

After a quick clean off and a rub down we headed to L's aunt LC's for Sunday lunch. It was brilliant - every time LC disapeared she came back with a piece of chicken or beef for me (better than that dried stuff I usually get). I then helped myself to a homemade short bread biscuit for desert. A paw-fect day!

A bracing walk at Lee-on-the-Solent

2010-08-31T13:09:00.006+01:00

We went to visit C's parents and all went for a walk along the seafront. It was a very, very blustery day and there were big waves, but I braved it for a quick dip.

We then headed for a pub lunch at The Jolly Sailor where apparently Howard's Way was filmed a long time ago. Never heard of it myself...

Pick Your Own

2010-08-31T12:47:00.007+01:00

I have discovered a great snack while out on my afternoon walks - pick your own blackberries. Of course I just take the juciest, tastiest ones.

Selecting the perfect one...

In I go...

I am exhausted after such a brilliant weekend!

2010-08-09T12:21:00.007+01:00

L & C had friends to visit for the weekend and so I thought why should they have all the fun and went to stay at CG's house. CG takes me for occasional walks and it is always great fun, but this was the first time I had been to stay overnight.

L & C dropped me off on Saturday morning and I ran in to the house to find my goldendoodle mates Didi and Archie, two choccie labradoodles, a springer, a bishon frise and Pip (not sure what mix Pip is?!)

We were soon running around the garden and L & C were quickly forgotten (sorry!). We all headed out for a walk on the South Downs and met some moody sheep we quickly retreated from - they definately didn't want to play. Archie then found a nice fresh cow pat to have a roll in so he was no longer a cream coloured dood!

We spent the rest of the day playing and sleeping and Archie gave my ears a nice clean and brush up (cleaning other dog's ears is his 'thing' - frankly he does such a good job he should start charging for it!).

L & C came back the next morning and I didn't want to leave - I can't wait to go again!

..and then she was flying through the air!

2010-08-02T14:58:00.004+01:00

L, C and I went for an early evening walk yesterday and there were sooo many dogs to meet and play with.

About half way round the walk I stopped to meet a dog and L and C carried on walking. They called me and of course I went running back to them as I am a good boy. The next thing I know L and I are crumpled up on the ground! I’m not sure what happened, but somehow I ran into the back of L’s legs, sent her flying, she landed on me and I squeeled really loudly. Luckily we were both fine. C was doubled over laughing and then L joined in, so I knew I wasn’t in trouble, phew!

I’m not sure how it happened, but it certainly turned into an eventful walk!

It's not just any chicken...it's M&S chicken

2010-07-30T10:30:00.007+01:00

I was having a lovely sleep yesterday when I was woken up by the aroma of hot roast chicken. My nose was twitching and then the drooling started. Then low and behold the chicken was just there on the counter top and it must have been for me (musn't it?), so I jumped up and grabbed it.

The next thing I know there is shouting and I am being chased for MY chicken! Apparently it was C's mum's chicken, whoops! C got it off me and I didn't want to give it up, but it wasn't all bad as I got it for my dinner later on.

I was sure it was for me...

Beaten my own glove eating record!

2010-07-20T13:03:00.005+01:00

Well I am very proud to announce that I have a new personal best of how long a glove can sit in my tummy before it comes back up....drum roll please....13 days! This is only my second attempt, but it is a big improvement on just 10 days last time.

I wonder what else is swimming around in there....?

You never know what you might find to eat....

I just wanted to play with the guinea-pigs...honest!

2010-07-20T12:01:00.010+01:00

L & C took me out for a great day on Sunday. I had no idea where we were going so was very excited when the car stopped and my mate Dan the labrador came running over for a play.
I then spotted Dan's seven week old puppies. There are seven of them and they were relaxing in the garden after having their lunch. L was holding one of the boys that needs a home, but C said we don't have room and eventually prized him away from her. To be honest they weren't as much fun as bigger dogs so I went off exploring.

We all then jumped back in the car and went to a BBQ hosted by R & E. I met Sky the pomapoo who was itching to meet me, but I think my size put her off a bit.

L & C unclipped my lead so I had a mooch around the garden and came across Elvis and Toffee the guinea-pigs. They were trapped in a large run and they told me they wanted to get out so I hatched an escape plan. This involved me sticking my whole head under the wire and into the run. I was just about to set them free when I felt a yank from behind and I was swiftly removed from the area by C. I just wanted to play with them!

A picture of innocence...

When the guinea-pigs went home to their hutch later, I was allowed off lead and managed to snaffle more food (I had already had sausages and a burger) and had a nice glug of water from the swimming pool. A very enjoyable day all in all.

Meet my mate Antony

2010-07-13T11:59:00.012+01:00

I would like to introduce you to my mate Antony who I met up on Crosby beach in Liverpool. I have to say he is a man of few words and he didn't even flinch when I did an emergency stop in front of him and showered him in sand.

The beach was gorgeous and so very sandy (unlike the beach at home).

I did manage to get quite a lot of the beach on me... L was grumbling for days after that she was still finding sand in my crate.

Labradoodle Trust Fun Dog Show 2010

2010-07-13T11:38:00.005+01:00

I had a woof-tastic day on Saturday at the Labradoodle Trust fun dog show. It was down in the New Forest and there were loads of doodles there. It was a really, really hot day and I was wearing my new Cool-It bandana. L soaked it in water and it expanded like a rubber ring...magic!

I went in for the Best Short Coat and Waggiest Tail novelty classes, but alas I did not win a rosette. In Best Short Coat I was up against a cheeky Jack Russell/Patterdale Terrier cross who won first prize. Then I wagged my tail as hard as I could, but I must have been in a blind spot for the judge as I didn't win (I was definately the waggiest!).

I then took C round the obstacle course and for our first go we were quite good. I wasn't too sure about the ramp and the tunnel, though when C stuck her head in the other end of the tunnel to encourage me I made it through. It was a piece of cake really....!

Sunbathing snakes and jumping toads

2010-06-29T12:15:00.034+01:00

L&C took me for a walk up the railway trail last night. We didn't meet any other dogs which was a shame, but there was a lovely breeze sending lots of scents my way to investigate.

Halfway through our wander L&C came upon a snake which looked like a baby adder. It was lying in the middle of the path soaking up some rays.

Unfortunately, I can't confirm what kind of snake it was because I was very busy rolling around on my back, waving my legs in the air in a nearby golf bunker!

Then, this morning I was sniffing along the fence in the back garden and I got a shock when a toad jumped out from behind a piece of wood. He hopped away when I barked hello, so I didn't get the chance to invite him into my paddling pool for a swim.

Exterminate! Exterminate!

2010-06-29T12:03:00.006+01:00

We went to the Emmaus open day on Saturday and there was this big grey thing that I hadn't seen before so I went over to investigate. I nearly jumped our of my fur when it started moving around, squirted water at me and was saying 'EXTERMINATE!'.
I don't mind telling you I was terrified and there was no way I was going near it again. L&C told me it is a dalek and not to be frightened, but I wasn't taking any chances.

We went for a look around and lots of people stroked me and said I looked handsome in my red paisley bandana. I then thought I had better conquer my fears and sat (sort of) close to the dalek thing. It was quiet this time so it must have been frightened of me!

Knicker nicker!

2010-06-22T15:30:00.005+01:00

Being called a Labrathief reminds me of when L & C used to affectionately call me a 'Knicker nicker'

It all started one summer's evening down the beach. I was only about 5 months old and C convinced L to let me off the lead as she didn't think I could run up the steep beach and get into any trouble. Well....I could run up it and went to see a teenager who was sunbathing. I fancied having a game of chase so I picked up the first thing I saw....her knickers! L & C were chasing me, waving their arms and shouting so they obviously enjoyed it too.

After about 5 minutes I tired and let them catch me and rescue the knickers which were half way down my gullet. L made C take them back 'as it was her idea to let the puppy off' and I was quickly taken home. In the car on the way back, I heard L muttering that she could hear Benny Hill music in her head and just what is the correct etiquette when your dog steals some pants?!

Who me?! Little innocent me...

Labrathief strikes again!

2010-06-22T13:58:00.005+01:00

I don't know what all the fuss was about!

L & C took me to Stanmer Park for a walk in the woods and I was very excited. I ran over and picked up a little girl's football as I thought she might like to play and she started to cry, whoops! L & C were running around chasing me for the ball so I showed them some of my best moves - mainly waiting until they were really close and then darting in the opposite direction! I think they may have been shouting 'LEAVE' but I was having too much fun to notice. Eventually I dropped the ball and was put on the lead by L.

We walked further across the park and there weren't many people about so I was let off and decided to say hello to a lady sunbathing. She looked very surprised when my wet nose woke her up.

With my excellent eyesight I then spotted, right over the other side of the park, a picnic - fantastic! I ran over to see what was on offer and found myself a sandwich AND a piece of birthday cake. L came jogging over (I know, jogging!) and apologised to the woman. Apparently the cake was for her friend who wouldn't be very happy. Who could not be happy about cake?!

Checking the Picnic Police weren't after me

I've been on my hols!

2010-06-22T13:35:00.013+01:00

L & C have been away on holiday (without me, sob...sob...) and so I have been to stay with C's parents. I had a fantastic time! Mini Cat came too, but she was boring and hid, I mean slept, upstairs most of the time.

I love going to stay as there is a whole new house to explore, a different grassy area in the back garden I try and get on to (I'm not allowed on it at their house either, damn!) and lots of opportunities for mischief!

I had lots of fun trying to reach the birds' fat ball, but then this got moved. I 'helped' with the patio plants by digging over the soil a bit and then found a brush for the mess, but prefered to have a chew on it (getting those bristles out from in between my teeth proved very problematic).

I was taken on lots of lovely walks and went swimming at Netley which was great.

My dainty entrance into the water

Is it Nessy?

A post-swim itch

I overheard someone saying I can come again next year for a week, but I think really they would like me back to stay much sooner than that!

Spot the difference...

2010-06-06T17:54:00.001+01:00

I went for a doodle dash in some lovely woods yesterday and was very very excited as my brother Finn was there AND my sister Tilly! We had a mooch through the trees and met lots of families with small children (some were eating delicious ice creams), but we were really well behaved.

A very handsome border terrier joined us for a bit (L wanted to dognap him and take him home) but then we reunited him with his owners.

I am the spitting image of my sister Poppy and Finn and Tilly are almost identical - spot the difference below...

Poppy and me

Tilly and Finn

Tilly, me and Finn

Where did all the water go?!

2010-06-04T10:31:00.016+01:00

L & C bought home Terry the Turtle paddling pool for me and it is pawtastic! The weather has been very hot and cooling off my tooties was lovely!

I wanted to make sure the water was ok so had a little taste as Terry was being filled up...

Click below to check out how tasty it was...

Then the fun began... for some reason L had to keep filling it back up for me!

Here's Mini!

2010-06-04T10:23:00.007+01:00

I managed to get Mini to sit still and have her photo taken. As you can see she is not best pleased...

This is how you usually find her. L & C are always saying it is a hard life being a cat, but I don't see it myself.

I really want to be friends with Mini, but she runs away when I bound over to see her. If only she would let me show her how friendly I can be....

Introducing my housemates Bingo and Elvis...

2010-06-03T14:57:00.008+01:00

I thought it was time to introduce my 'brothers' Bingo and Elvis to you. They live in the alcove under the stairs in a lovely big cage. Though, I do find they can be very noisy chatting away to each other all the time and squeeking for food when it is no where near dinner time!

Bingo

Elvis

L & C don't need a lawn mover as the boys run free in the back garden and trim the grass. They are especially good at trimming the edges (this is when I am having a snooze as I do get a little bit too excited watching them run around).

And here they are the first time they got dressed up. I did find some nibble marks on the tinsel...

I will try and get a photo of Mini the cat, but she is a quick one and hard to catch (and boy have I tried to catch her!)

Ready for take off...

2010-06-03T14:47:00.004+01:00

L has been trying out an SLR digital camera and got some shots of me running as fast as I can (and that is pretty fast, let me tell you!).

It seems I have always had large ears (all the better to hear the rustle of the treat bag). I'm not sure why they nicknamed me Dumbo as a young pup...

I'm famous! (well not really...)

2010-05-21T10:19:00.008+01:00

A new poster has appeared in my living room and it features me! Well to tell the truth...it features a very handsome, regal looking dog that could be my twin.

It was designed by a very talented local graphic designer and L said she just had to have it because:

it reminded her of me
the colour matches the cushions(!)
I have been known to eat a book or two so the quote is very apt (not sure what she is talking about???!)

Here it is:

It's my 1st Birthday! (Part 2)

2010-05-18T20:14:00.007+01:00

I had a lovely walk at lunch time, well more of a chase after a whippet - you'll be surprised to hear I couldn't catch him! I then caught some zzzzzzz's so as to look my best for my birthday photos. C also 'furminated' me and the back garden looks like a gorilla has had a fight out there.

I am very pleased with my birthday pressies - I got a new ball thrower (tastes good!), a new bandana (soon to be grubby!), a bottle of doggy beer (soon to be sampled!) and a new collar, lead and tag (L & C said I had to have a new set as something(?) had chewed the last one....there must be mice in the house...)

Here are some photos of my stash:

The disco is about to start so I'm off to get my dancing shoes on.

It's my 1st birthday! (Part 1)

2010-05-18T13:24:00.005+01:00

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me.....

I am very excited it's my birthday today! I have spied some presents, but L & C say I can't have them until tonight (spoil sports). There was also mention of some disco dancing happening tonight...'I'm in the mood for dancing...'

I started off the day by regurgitating a tennis ball skin that I ate a good week ago - it needed to come out and what better day?

This morning, what I thought was going to be a boring road walk (wearing my dreaded head collar), turned into a fantastic play fight with Benji the 8 year old labrador. Check out my slicked back locks afterwards (how on earth did my bandana get so grubby?!).

L & I then carried on our jaunt and I made sure I stopped to bark at some ghosties in the graveyard. L could be heard saying 'there's nothing there', but I know different....

I am off for a walk with my favourite dog walkers at lunchtime and then home for a rest before the present opening starts.

It seems today is 'all about me', though L & C have been known to say every day is about me, the cheek of it! More later...

I've been doodle dashing...

2010-05-16T19:45:00.011+01:00

I have had a paw-tastic day! L & C took me to a local park to meet 12 other doodles - heaven! Just in case you don't know it is my birthday on Tuesday and this was my birthday treat.

L was busy yesterday making birthday treats for all the doods that came along. Don't they look yummy...

Here are some of the doodles and I am in there somewhere trying to scrounge a treat...

We ran around for over an hour, sought out a dead badger (I was a good boy and didn't sample it), jumped over fallen trees and doodle dashed our hearts out.

Afterwards L & C needed some liquid refreshment so we popped to a local watering hole and this is me at my handsome best!

Heading off to bed now as all this fun is very tiring. More from me soon.

The chase is on...

2010-05-14T10:34:00.004+01:00

The birds were having a lovely sing-song this morning, so I seized the day and got up at 5.35am! L came down to the kitchen looking a trifle bleary eyed (can't think why?), so I thought I would wake her up with some games of chase...

Firstly, the tv remote control somehow landed in my mouth! I had seen L on that Wii Fit board thingy so thought a bit of jogging after me for 10 minutes would be good for her.

Secondly, the Wii stand jumped into my mouth and another chase was on. I had so much fun and was really rather tired after all that running about.

It had obviously made L hungry so she made some toast, but she looked full up to me so I jumped up and grabbed myself a bit (even I have to admit I was like lighting). L used one of those bad words that I don't really understand. I decided to let her know how much I enjoyed it by sitting next to her and doing a satisfactory burp, pardon me! When C got home I heard L grumbling that I was a 'labrathief' and she was going to work for a rest...strange that?!
Time for a nap now.

Nearly that special day!

2010-05-13T23:36:00.005+01:00

I am very very excited as it is nearly my birthday! Only a few days to wait now.
L & C have aranged a doodle meet with lots of local doods (they think I don't know, but I understand a lot more than they think!) Some of my brothers and sisters will hopefully be there and L is busy baking birthday biscuits for the doods that come for a dash. I will get L & C to post some photos so you can see how much fun I had. I'm hoping there are some muddy puddles to run through, one of my favourite past-times.

Plus, let me introduce myself properly...here are some photos of me growing into the handsome (and modest) chap you now see before you.

Wasn't I cute?

Butter wouldn't melt...

I have a lot to say...

Excuse me...could someone help me please?

L & C say I was crossed with a pony...