Alpha Dog Takes Over!
While my human, Chris, is away working on projects, we’re going to take over this blog and write some articles about important stuff that dogs really care about. But for starters, let’s get one thing straight. I’m the alpha dog in this pack and what I say goes. I have huge plans for this blog and I’ll probably teach Abigail a thing or two while I’m at it.
For starters, I should tell you about myself. My name is Shadow and I’m a 9 year old (that’s a little over 1 year if we have any humans reading this) Chocolate Labrador. Other than running things around here, (did I mention I’m the alpha dog?) I like to play with just about anything and anyone. In my yard, I have tennis balls, Kong balls, rope toys, and my new favorite, the Skineez toy (it’s a fox that I can chew on, but it doesn’t have any stuffing).
Since I’m the new editor-in-chief of this blog (I think I deserve that title), I will be taking over and making sure that the posts get out on time. I will also be writing blog entries for stuff like…
TENNIS BALL
Oh sorry, one of the humans just threw a tennis ball across the yard and I had to get it. What’s with these humans throwing away good tennis balls? I keep bringing them back and they keep throwing them away again. Its fun, but I just don’t understand it.
As I was saying, I will be writing blog entries for stuff like dog toys, fun games, long walks in the park, meeting other dogs and sniffing other dog’s…
TWO BALLS AT ONCE?? Now that’s not fair! I can’t hold two balls in my mouth at once.
Anyway, now that you know about me, I guess I should tell you about my friend, Abigail. She’s okay and all; however, she’s not as much fun as I am. I decided to give Abigail the job of talking about the stuff I don’t care about. Things like dog health, arthritis and stuff to help older dogs live better. Me, I’m not so interested in that, so when she asked if she could have a part, this seemed perfect for her. Don’t tell her I said so, but she’s a bit older herself. She was here when I arrived.
We also have two cats in our house. One is named Flynn and the other Kazi, that’s short for Kamikaze and she definitely lives up to her name. That cat is crazy! I like to chase the cats around the house sometimes, but they never seem to understand that all I want to do is play. If they would just let me sniff them, everything would be fine.
Oh, I almost forgot the two new additions. The two girl humans that live here have two guinea pigs. They are Teddy and Squeaker. Dog, are those things loud! I know I’m not supposed to touch them. I got yelled at for licking one, but I just want to see if they squeak any louder when I chew on them. I promise I wouldn’t hurt it.
So long, I’m going to tell Abigail that she needs to write the next entry.
That’s my food bowl, back off.
Shadow
Thanks to Cephus, Nathan, Stephan Todd, maccam87, corcor from Bloggeries for the ideas and assistance this past few week.
Hi Shadow, welcome to the blogosphere! I am sure you and Abigail will do a good job explaining to us humans what dogs really think, need and want (apart of food and tennis balls
) SY
PS Will the cats and the guinea pigs also post?
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Its going to take some time for me to bring the cats in line. They don’t seem to understand that I’m the alpha dog and what I say goes.
Hi Shadow,
My name is Nitro. I am a Doberman. I’m only 3 yrs old (that’s 4 months human time). I want to play with those cats of yours too!! I chase tennis balls too but I find palm branches are great fun. Hey, why do they call you Shadow when you are chocolate? Wouldn’t Hershey or Cocoa be a better fit? However, if you are chocolate, we can’t play because my owner says I can’t eat chocolate, even lick or mouth it!! Those owners worry too much!! Anyway, I have to run, my owners must think I am a gift that keeps on giving because they keep wrapping my ears up in tape but they leave the rest of me exposed? Go figure, it’s almost like they don’t want me to hear something or just want me to get sympathy from everyone in the neighborhood because they think I am hurt all of the time…when I am not. Oh well, I put up with it because they sure pet me a lot to keep me still and that rocks!!! Ok Shadow, I’ll check in with you later!!
We never have brought our evil cat in line. But those guinea pigs sound delicious.
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Nitro,
There’s a dog park close to my house. You should come over and play sometime. I’ll have my humans talk with your humans and we’ll work something out.
Alright Misty,
I can’t let you eat my guinea pigs. Lick them or gently chew is okay, but not eat them.
Besides, I think I might be allergic to pork. ; )
Shadow
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Hello, Shadow, my name is Reagan. I am a German Short-haired Pointer. We would have SO much fun together, and we could ask if Nitro could come play too! Think of the adventures we could have….
We could be called the Three “Ruff”cateers!!
Bring it on Reagan. I’ve never played with a pointer before. I guess you always know where you’re going, huh? Name the place and time and I’ll set up the travel arrangements. : )
I’ve been thinking that for quite some time now. I’ve read questions on here from people who want to know how to show their 9 week old puppy that they’re alpha. People who think a teething puppy who’s biting is showing aggression and want to show the puppy who’s boss.