I'S A TOBY-PUP!!! (A poem and pictures)

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!!

TOBY-PUP here...

Hello my friends

It’s me “da-PUP”

The HOOLIGAN-TOBY

To tells you what’s up!

I’S a TOBY-PUP

I’s twelve weeks old

I’S a SWEET HOOLIGAN

-So I am told.

I wake up the house

And tell them it’s time

I’s a TOBY-PUPPY

I tows the line.

When mom makes the bed

I helps wif dat too

I pull at the sheets

I knows what to do!

I chase my tail

And fall o’er my feet

I prance and jump

I’s just too sweet!

I sniffs at the bin

And steal out its fun

I’s a TOBY-PUPPY,

And I can run!!!

I dart down the passage

I wags my tail

I sniffs da air

…….and collect the mail.

I swims in the pool

I runs in the breeze

I bark at the wind

And then I sneeze

I plays with “Aunt Tam”

and lies in the sun

I chews up the plants

Life is such fun!

I pull out the grass

I tumble and turn

I’s a “HOOLIGAN-PUP!”

My name I did earn!!!

I chase afta balls

I shredded the trash

I’s a hooligan pup

No pup can match!

I steal the toys

And pick up the clothes

I’s a TOBY-PUPPY

Everyone knows!

I jumps up and down

I chase my tail

I bark at the door

And tear up the mail

I “SIT”, I “DOWN”

I “Come” and I “Stand”

For Mom, I “PAW”

When she shows me her hand.

I’s scared of big dogs

When I’s on my walks

When they bark at us

Nobody talks

I chomp and chew

I’s not that bad

I wolfs up my foods

I’s Toby-the-lad!

I greets the Boss

When he comes home at night

I’s a TOBY-PUP

I gets it right!!!

One day I’ll be big

and stand my ground

But for now, I’s a puppy

Sleepin’ safe and sound.

Lotsalicks

THIS PUP IS "POOPED"!

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!

TOBY PUPPY here...

Hello there every furry buddy...

This is just to tell you that I am rather 'pooped'!

(I don't know if you use the same word where you live, but it means...

tired!....VERY tired!

My puppy class was exhausting!

..and it was hot....so hot!
I got hosed down afterwards!

Maxmom didn't have her camera with her today, so I thought I'd tell you instead:

I did the tunnel...a few times (it's my favorite!)

and learned to "down"

I practiced my "sit" and my "come"

I did an obstacle course...actually two.

I also practiced being on a Vet's table...mmmph!

I played with my buddies...off lead.

And then practiced my 'recall'!

Maxmom also fooled me because she gave me 'treats'!....

which I later discovered was actually my lunch!
(That is cheating!)....mmmph!

I'm a Toby-puppy...

and I am pooped!

I think it's snooze time!

Yes it is!

Sending Lotsalicks

FRIDAY MUSINGS ...

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!!

MAXMOM here...

Dear friends...

I woke up to a duet of sparrows and wind-chimes this morning. 

What a beautiful day! 

 Not only that, but the doves were cooing and the Hadedah Ibisis had discovered that the precious minutes, just before the sun comes up, are 'Tammy-free'in the garden.

Their safety is assured...

They strut around with their long beaks, searching for snails, earthworms and grubs, but all the time keeping one dithery eye open for the slow stalking of dear 'Aunt Tam'.  Her canine dream is to catch one of them one day...and her years are now frustrating her...not to mention her camoflage!

(I know it's an old picture, but I love it anyway!)

We are having absolutely glorious weather!

Our October sunshine shimmers off shiny green leaves and the building thunderheads spill their showers over the city in the late afternoon.  Last night we had a touch of hail - no damage - but this morning, the world was awash with exquisite colours.   The 'light' in Africa is something that one can't describe...you have to experience it!
Who couldn't be positive in this weather?

It's amazing what summer does for the soul!

---xXx---

IN THE NEWS...

Some of the alleged Rhino poachers have been arrested and another one was shot dead in Kruger Park yesterday.  Perhaps in time these small inroads will alleviate the scourge on our natural heritage!  I am sickened by the cruelty of what some humans can do. However I am pleased to say that a Hippo poacher has been arrested too...small, but important progress perhaps!

---xXx---

I have spent another week at my desk, making slow but steady progress with the editing of  "Maxdog"s manuscript .

 My mood is somewhat melanchonic...since I'm putting in the final editing touches prior to the next step (hopefully) of submitting it to publishers.  

These eight months of writing have been so similar to

Max's 'Days of Grace'.

The same sadness sometimes sweeps over me as I draw near to the end of this huge project. 

(It's almost like saying "good-bye" to him again - but this time, to his book!)

 Over the months, I have embraced the writing and have had to totally immerse myself in his amazing story again.  I have also had to relive all the sadness again...as well as the joy of experiencing it all within the amazing

 "POWER OF THE PAW"!  

It has been emotionally wrenching, but hopefully the end result will be pleasing to all who read it and will serve to 'do good' wherever it goes.

I am so lucky to have an earthly angel helping me with the editing process.  Hopefully his experience and wealth of publishing knowledge will direct this book into the hands where it is meant to be.

For those of you who pray, I ask that you keep this in your prayers...

"That wherever Maxdog's book is read...good will be done!"

I am such a novice at these things, but I still have high hopes.

Only time will tell...

---xXx---

Some of you have asked me about this picture of Toby...

"What's up with Toby in the water bowl?"

Well, here's the answer...

One day after Toby's afternoon walk, he decided to 'dig' in the water bowl in our kitchen. After his exploits, the floor was a slippery mess, with muddy pawprints everwhere.

"Oh Toby, what have you done?"

It is always very funny to watch puppies discover things, but it is equally important to redirect their behaviour so that what appeares to be 'cute' now will not turn into a big problem when they are a little older.

At first, I couldn't fathom what this 'water bowl' thing was all about and then I remembered Max's habit...of climbing onto the top step of the pool to cool off after his afternoon walk.

After a little research during Max's era, I discovered that dogs cool off through their tongue and through their paw-pads.

Toby's feet in the water is simply...natural!

Anyway, I now give Toby the 'opportunity' to cool off after his walk - either in the pool, like Max did, or in one of those water bowls.

---xXx---

Some of you have also commented about "Aunt Tam's" haircut.

Yes, it is rather 'rough' - as one blogger put it.

The truth is that I have been strictly prohibited from any activities which involve "Aunt Tam's" appearance or the trimming/eavening out/ rectifying her look. 

Indeed, I am not allowed to touch her!

 Strict orders!

Since "Aunt Tam" doesn't actually belong to me, I am merely allowed to feed her, walk her, play with her, occasionally bath her and take her for her Vet's visits. I can brush her and cuddle her too, but in terms of her hairstyle,

I am ONLY allowed to take photos.!...

Oh dear!

The funny side of this is that 'Aunt Tam' was shaved during the first attempt. 

(I take it that you have worked out that I wasn't the one attempting the makeover!!!)

 Unfortunately the shaver packed up half way during the event, so the job had to be completed with a pair of scissors. 

This left "Aunt Tam" with one side smooth and one side rough! LOL!

...and now she has her own, unique, Albino Zebra style!
Her corrugated texture and her awkward tail have been declared

"More than suitable for the South African climate!!!"

"What's with you, Maxmom? You are far too vain! Your bloggers shouldn't worry so much about appearances!"

So bloggers....keep your comments affable please...

....for the sake of my own life! LOL!

I am "walking on thin ice" (I-I-Ifff you know what I m-mean!)

I am pleased to report that "Aunt Tam" is indeed delighted with her new look.

She has much more energy and loves puppyhood...

I am pleased to report that I have total jurisdiction on what I post about

MY OWN PUP!...

Since tomorrow is another "PUPPY CLASS" day,

here is a picture from two weeks ago...

(Thank you, Margie!)

I am looking forward to a weekend with my own human pups...

If this blogpost suddenly gets deleted...you know why!

LOL!

To those who are struggling in any way,

especially Angus, Wilf and the Font...

I pray that

THE AMAZING POWER OF THE PAW

will embrace you and give you comfort!

Sending lotsaluv for a wonderful weekend!

See you Monday!

SENDING LOVE TO WILF AND HIS HUMANS

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!!

TOBY PUPPY here...

Hello everybuddy!

MAXMOM feels very sad today...

We have heard that our long-standing blogging buddy,

"WILF"

is very, very sick!

We are so sorry for his humans

ANGUS and "The FONT"

as they hold WILF's paw on this last walk of his golden path...

Please would you go and show them some love...

HERE

We know how encouraging the

"Power of the Paw"

can be at times like this.

---xXx---

As for me...

I'm doing 'puppy' things...



and I want to tell you that...

"I LOVE YOU ALL!"

Lotsalicks

A TOBY WEEKEND

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!

TOBY PUPPY here...

Hello there to all my furry-friends!

Maxmom says that I've grown so much:
I'm nearly 12 weeks old now and I weigh 11.3 Kgs.

I'm getting to be a big boy!

I just thoughts I'd show you some of my photos today...

This is me...looking at you.

...and this is me...barking at you!

(see how my cheeks are puffed out!

Like I barked when I accidentally pee'd on "Miss R's" lecture notes on Saturday morning.

(Is that so wrong?)

I was just saying hello to her and I gots all excited!

She didn't understand that I was writing things on her paper notes for her exams....

I thoughts I'd help her to remember!

But she forgave me!

(for what?)

Sorry "MissR"!

I do good (human) things too, like collect washing...and sit next to it...I'm jus doing my bit for Maxmom!

I loves the tiled floor...tis very cool there at night!

I also loves the garden!
I scout my garden and follow Aunt Tam' around...

especially when she's taken my raw hide treat away from me.

When Aunt Tam' does dat, I jus scouts da garden again...

Sumtimes I chews looks after the flowers while I wait for Aunt Tam'.

Aunt Tam' always plays with me again....

and sometimes she keeps guard so that  KING TOFFEE doesn't steal my treats from me!

I like my Aunt Tam'!

On Saturday Maxmom did something special for me.

(without King Toffee or Aunt Tam' - they were left at home, BOL!)

I didn't have puppy school this weekend, so Maxmom tooks me to the

coffee shop in a big shopping centre where I gots to meet lotsa peoples.

Maxmom mades me lie under her chair...

I was very good and didn't bark.

I just sits and waits with my water bottle and my soft toy...

...but I like it at home in the garden.

...and under the lounger chairs

(when my humans are on top of the chairs)

I's a TOBY PUPPY, a..

SWEET HOOLIGAN!

Lotsalicks