what makes a good pup?

I often hear people ask this question. I don't know what makes a good pup . However, I do know what makes a amazing pup. The attraction of having a great pup is the absolute free spirit and playfulness , the confidence on a pups face when its play time is priceless. A great pup is confident free and loving. just my thoughts.

Hallowwen ,Bahamas and more Traveling with the pup.

Wow who knew the joys of traveling with a pup. first I'll start with Bahamas. For pups 23rd birthday I decided he was a good boy . It was cruise time. The car ride Dobber was all excited looking out the window bouncing around barking at dogs in other cars. Now once to boat different story . Its hard enough to get him in a bath but a giant floating bath no way. i had to lure him with treats a great belly rub and his new squeaky toy. Finally on the boat what a awesome experience. Once the pup figured out was all you can eat it was all over. Poor little guy first night ate so much couldn't even chase his ball. Was amazing playing with Dobber on boat. Few strange looks as he barked at a bird or or got excited at a show and bounced in my lap licking my face. They way my young pups eyes lit up I'll cherish for ever. Was a good day for the pup. On to a great time of year for a pup and his handler in public , not quite as many crazy looks in this one horse town. Pups new coat has come in nice and hes ready to sport a whole new look this Thursday. I'm amazed how past nine months this little guy has made me the most proud handler ever. your a good boy Dobber . There's nothing like a dog by your side loyal sweet and always there. Happy Halloween Dobber.

PLAY TIME!!!!!!!! (in the eyes of dobber)

So I'm just sitting there in his lap doing nothing while hes watching that thing that lights up and yells at him (what he sees in that loud thing I'll never know). But more back to the subject at hand, I'm laying there doing nothing but enjoying getting my head scratched, when out of no where this little yellow girl comes running up with MY ball in her mouth GRRRRRR... Now I am not a mean or jealous dog, I have no problem sharing something when I don't want it. And of course I didn't want it until she picked it up, I mean after all it IS MINE, so I have every right to take it! WOOF! So I immediately proceed to ask her for my ball back (in the nicest possible way) because after all I AM an angel O;). She either didn't understand me or she just ignored me, but either way she didn't give me MY ball back! GRRRR! Instead she decided to take it to him, well he took my ball and threw it for her! How dare him! he knows thats my ball and he just threw it for her! So I went over to her and tried to take my ball back, she didn't give it back to me! I grabbed my ball with my mouth and tried to pull the ball out of her mouth and instead of her letting go she tried to pull it back from me! Now normally I have no problems with this lady, but when she tried to take my ball and not give it back then its game on. We are just fine wrestling on the bed for the ball when he comes up and grabs it and throws it again. GRRRRR! She goes and gets it and we start wrestling for it again, and then she reaches up and bites me on the nose! Now thats just uncalled for, so I bend down and bite her back. And suddenly its a miracle! she gives me my ball back and we both lay down by him (and that annoying bright box), and we did absolutely nothing the rest of the night. ARRROOOO!

Pup and Disney part b

Morning had finally arrived .Pup woke before me be playful and full of energy .I on other hand was still a bit groggy and tired from a long night. not now Dobber . The look on his face was did I do bad? I laughed how could anyone be mad a face like that? Dobber come here boy . He wagged and came over licking my face. This always makes me chuckle. Disney will be tricky . I st Dobber down . Dobber? His eyes lit up. We are going for a ride today ,but I need you to be on best behavior for me . Disney might not be to keen if I let my pup out to run loose. there were gonna have to be correct times. The excitement built for Dobber. bouncing from the front seat back to back. Normally I would told him no . It is Disney after all and he had been so good. we finally arrived . I was amazed at the control my pup had . There were people about everywhere kids adults alike. I scratched his ear his tail wagged. good boy proud of you. The smells and noises kept Dobbers ear perked up. We got on a ride Dobber was leary at first but soon took to the air rushing in his face. He had a blast . Unfortunately the log ride was broken that would a saved bath time . We stayed way into the night. One of the best was the Haunted Mansion. though Dobber wasn't to keen on the room changing . I reached over scratched his ear , its ok boy .he settled resting his head on my shoulder pushing closer to me. Once on the ride his eyes sparkled . Barking occasionally wagging his tail at the ghost dancing. The only problem we had was when the ghost got in the cart Dobber went ballistic. "Its ok boy " The day drew to a end as Dobber and I boarded the ferry . The fire works went off ,Dobber whimpered. "Its ok boy" he nuzzled close beside me. watching as each rocket popped. was a amazing day . We made it back to our car Dobber got in layed down . I scratched his ear "Good boy Dobber , whose my good boy?"his tale wagged . So far the best trip to date for me and my sweet pup . I couldn't be a happier handler.

That Disney pup wasnt Goofy part A

What a fun week end I took Dobber to Disney. Yeah you heard me Disney. I had been promising Dobber I'd take him on a trip he behaved so well the last one. The excitement on young pups face as we loaded the car was awesome. It never ceases to amaze me how his eyes light up when asked "Dobber wanna go for a ride? Come on boy." His tail waggging he eagerly hopped into the car. Stopping long enough to give me a lick . OK down boy lets go. He rode quietly most of the trip checking out the cars. That is until he saw his reflection in the window . Then he got all worked up another dog outside the car. "Calm down boy" I reached over scratched hid ear subduing the would be rowdy pup. He nestled down and fell asleep . We finally arrived at the Wyndam Disney Resort. This would be tricky as the resort doesnt allow pets. I managed to slip Dobber passed the front desk and up to the towers. Good boy Dobber. I opened the door and let him lose he imediately went exploring. bouncing from the beds to the floor . I reached into Dobbers toy box and brought out his favorite toy , (his 3 ring tug toy) and gave it a toss off he went. Bring it to me boy. He was hesitant at first. then reluctantly brought it to me. "Good boy , Dobber " . Dobber hasnt mastered the art of giving up the toys training has to begin this week. A human pup can be so stubborn. However the unconditional love its like no other. the best decision I ever made was to adopt my pup. We played ring toss for a few until Dobber noticed the people at the pool down below. pawing at the window . I had to pull him away . I could tell pup was getting tired so I called him up on the bed. Come on boy lets lay down we got a big day tomorrow. He lept to the bed licking my face then sniffed around circled the bed a little and flopped his toy by his side and started to sleep . I wonder what he is dreaming about , the dreams of a young pup.

"The Park"

It's been awhile since posted but having a new pup has been great. So many adventures to tell today I'll tell you about Dobber and the park. It was beautiful this week as I asked Dobber " Wanna go for a ride boy?" his eyes lit up as he cocked his head to side tail wagging. He had been such a good patient boy. He hadn't got to see me in a few days . I could tell my good boy was happy to see me . I knew he would love the surprise of where he was going. I loaded pup up and off we went his curious eyes glistening as he checked out his surroundings. He watched cars pass us getting more excited to to ride . I had found this quaint baseball park near my parents with creeks and ball mounds etc. Dobbers tail went furiously wagging as we pulled up. Today was pups big adventure out. I leashed pup walking him to a spot where I had checked for glass etc. last thing I need is to take my pup to vet. Its important to always be aware of surrounds especially when you have such a brave and curious pup such as I . After allowing Dobber to get his surrounding I took of his leash there was plenty of room for him to be free. Pup loved this he began to ran sniff enjoy the park. I had missed seeing my pup his one ear hanging down one up, his sweet facial expressions as he found new and curious things. His coat growing in nicely. Hes becoming quite the beautiful pup. Always be aware of play area ya pup can easily get into something that he shouldn't as I found out when dobber saw a old ripped up piece of shirt. "no dobber." he looked up as if to say "we play?" I laughed "Yes boy , but that's not ours ." I pulled Dobbers favorite ring toy gave it a shake . He jumped from excitement I threw it and off he went. Meanwhile I picked up the old rag and discarded it. I still haven't got Dobber to get the idea has to return the toys . After a brief ring tug of war he let go and I threw again . Off he went, returning this time snorting hard and getting a snout full of basbeall field dirt and grass . He began to cough a little and sneeze . "I laughed so hard , he didnt think was to funny pouncing on me licking my face until I threw the rings again. What a amazing pup so full of life we threw for quite some time until The little pup starting getting tired. Play time can take alot out of you .He came up nuzzled my arm sniffed around a bit and lay down as I rubbed his belly. nothing like having ya pup curled beside you. I can tell this pup is gonna keep me on my toes. "well Dobber it is time go home . you ready for a ride boy?" Pups eyes sparked up in the excitment of a car ride . I wonder what he thinks of sometimes with that look of happiness and and love . Such a good pup, another great day with my Dobber.

Dobber Adventure

Taking Dobber on a road trip . "Here Dobber let's go boy. " More about the happy travels of pup and i when return, Until then happy barking.