Dogisms

Eddie happiness signs...

2007-03-02T14:32:00.000-08:00

He says it all over his face & in his smile.

VIP section...

2007-03-01T14:26:00.000-08:00

Duke getting a better position in order to bark at the neighbors relaxing in their own backyard. What a pest!

The swirl is good for something...

2007-02-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

Duke in the line-up...perfect position.

At least I still have this spot...

2007-02-27T14:20:00.000-08:00

Duke took Eddie's cushion for the nite, so Eddie had to find a way to still have a piece of his own to rest his head on.

Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

2007-02-26T14:14:00.000-08:00

Eddie can!

How to instantly get 2 best friends...

2007-02-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

Just sit down and eat lunch in our backyard!

Eddie's defense mechanism...

2007-02-24T10:54:00.000-08:00

This time it was Eddie who spotted me first. Maybe he's getting tired of being constantly stalked for his picture. The downside of being a superstar celebrity.

Strange...

2007-02-23T10:51:00.000-08:00

Not something I would expect to see poolside. Looks like someone was snoring a little too loud last nite.

Turquoise...

2007-02-22T10:51:00.000-08:00

A color that looks good on them! Eddie doesn't mind it, but Duke doesn't seem to fancy that color. Probably a bit too girly for him.

Overdue...

2007-02-21T10:51:00.000-08:00

For another bath. Eddie's lookin' a bit dirty under the collar.

Singers never rest...

2007-02-20T10:51:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when fire truck or police sirens go by our house. Eddie likes to "sing along" to the sound by boo'ing until the noise is gone. Check out how excited Duke is to have such an unexpected surprise performance!

Morning kitchen shady-ness...

2007-02-19T10:50:00.000-08:00

He wasn't there when I was making my breakfast. But a split second later, this is what I saw that made my heart skip a 1/2 of a beat. Kinda cute that he's waiting for me to say "Good Morning", but soooo very creepy at times.

In the impact zone...

2007-02-18T10:50:00.000-08:00

Eddie's reaction to being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Duke's tail can be a painful weapon if you're not in the safe zone.

Stalker-azzi...

2007-02-17T10:50:00.000-08:00

They always catch me in the act. Even if I only open the curtains a teeny tiny bit. First it was Duke who found me out, but I guess Eddie's radar was on and he somehow knew what was going on even from inside his house! They're good!

Eddie bits...

2007-02-16T10:49:00.000-08:00

A big yawn, a silly smirk & his winter coat slowly saying goodbye.

Bird's eye view...

2007-02-15T10:47:00.000-08:00

What Duke does in order to bark at the neighbors over the fence. Hopefully V's roof design can hold up to the constant 60 lb dog jumping on it daily.

Undercoat overload...

2007-02-14T14:25:00.000-08:00

Eddie's winter coat was so thick on his neck that you could see the stress cracks.

Profiles...

2007-02-13T14:23:00.000-08:00

They like to pose this way sometimes. For no reason at all.

Distraction...

2007-02-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

I don't think Duke looked to happy when he found out I was taking pictures of him during his "bonding moment" with his lovely squeaky ball.

What's grosser than gross?

2007-02-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

When Eddie scratches his ear with his hind leg, then sniffs it after to inspect what he found! Ew! He's the Booger of the dog world.

Nite series...

2007-02-10T11:56:00.000-08:00

Did I forget to mention that there is no time restriction for this sport, too? According to Duke's rules, daylight or not, it's always "Game on!"

Entertaining himself...

2007-02-09T11:51:00.000-08:00

Duke is back to playing his favorite game...1 player, 1 ball. And I have to mention that it's winter and the water is freezing! There is no off season for this sport in Duke's world.

Unconventional...

2007-02-08T11:47:00.000-08:00

Eddie likes to ham it up for the camera when he's in the right mood. But he does have the weirdest, sloppy and most awkward positions he poses in.

Rewards...

2007-02-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

Every time I make the boys sit, they automatically think they're getting a treat for doing so. And when they don't get anything, they get so antsy that it's hard for them to stay still. Nevermind the fact that Eddie has a form of doggie A.D.D.

Peek-a-boo...

2007-02-06T11:36:00.000-08:00

I see you! Duke's teeth showing thru his tennis ball, jaw chattering craziness.

Learning to share...

2007-02-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

Cause when you're thirsty, you just can't wait for the other one to finish.

The look of love...

2007-02-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

For the milkbone that I'm holding.

What?! It's hard work!

2007-02-03T08:34:00.000-08:00

Licking your paws can be an energy draining experience.

Right over left...

2007-02-02T08:25:00.000-08:00

Seems to be the most popular style right now.

The looks that say it all...

2007-02-01T08:16:00.000-08:00

That you are loved by them unconditionally & know that you'll take care of them forever.

You've made it to the carpet, you're safe...

2007-01-31T08:04:00.000-08:00

But then again, a strange & eerie feeling comes over you as if someone was watching you or standing behind you...licking their lips.

Never feed them after midnight...

2007-01-30T07:47:00.000-08:00

Duke & Eddie look so funny when they tilt their ears to the side. I reminds me of Spike & Gizmo from the movie Gremlins.

Duke...

2007-01-29T11:03:00.000-08:00

In black & white looks a bit like Cody.

Watching my every move...

2007-01-28T10:40:00.000-08:00

For any clue that might give them permission to come in.

Indulgence...

2007-01-27T10:40:00.000-08:00

Eddie not letting any of these sun rays go to waste, making sure it touched every part of his body.

Stripes are in this season!

2007-01-26T10:40:00.000-08:00

Eddie applying some sun strips from the kitchen window to keep himself warm. Perfectly lined up to get the maximum body coverage.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder...

2007-01-25T10:39:00.000-08:00

But I don't think it applies to Duke. Here he is, missing his tennis ball...who is stuck outside & all alone to fend for himself.

In the shadows...

2007-01-24T10:39:00.000-08:00

Trying to nap, hiding his eyes from the bright lights.

I know you're bored...

2007-01-23T10:39:00.000-08:00

But you don't have to make it so obvious!

Hey Duke!

2007-01-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

Yo, Duke! Stop looking at the tennis ball in the pool.

He's such a happily, crazy dog who just can't help his own fascination with those evil round things. So consumed with it that he doesn't realize Eddie's butt in right in his face!

Aerial shot...

2007-01-21T10:39:00.000-08:00

Of Duke while he waits for me to stop standing on his tennis ball.

Sunlight stretches...

2007-01-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

Duke looks like he just woke up from a 3 hour nap. Just a typical day in the life of a dog, I guess.

When the guilt card doesn't work...

2007-01-19T11:16:00.000-08:00

He'll try staring at Duke for a bit to see if he lets go of the chewie, but when Duke doesn't even acknowledge him, Eddie will just pout for the rest of the night.

That look...

2007-01-18T10:37:00.000-08:00

You know the one he gives you when you pick up his most favorite thing in the world & he realizes that he's got you trapped, cause you'll have to throw it sooner or later.

I think I finally did it!

2007-01-17T10:38:00.000-08:00

Getting pics of them without getting caught!

Oh well, better luck next time. Looks like Eddie's hearing is just as good as Duke's!

Works every time...

2007-01-16T10:39:00.000-08:00

I think Cody is slowly winning Duke over...it must be all those puppy kisses.

Mr Miyagi...

2007-01-15T10:38:00.001-08:00

Eddie finally warmed up to Cody & accepted his new cousin, so he decided to show Cody the ropes of being a dog. Ya know, life lessons & tips. He told him how bad things can sometimes happen to good canines & not letting it break your spirit. Explaining to Cody how he dealt with his bad experience with being locked up for a few months & showing him the correct way to enter & exit the cage. He then went on to teach him the proper way of eating dog food..."transporting" is the way to go, cause everyone knows that only hoodlums eat from the bowl.

Looks like this is a start of an interesting friendship.

Look who's coming for dinner!

2007-01-14T10:39:00.000-08:00

It's Cody! This time making the trek up to our surf town. From the looks of it, Duke & Eddie weren't too thrilled to see him on their home turf. Cody sure knows how to put the look of fear in their eyes.

Paparazzi attacks...

2007-01-13T10:38:00.000-08:00

But not really, cause they always find me after the 1st shot. I need to get a quieter camera!

Payback...

2007-01-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

Eddie returning the favor from the last time Duke took up all the room on the ride home.

There's a new kid in town...

2007-01-11T10:38:00.000-08:00

And Duke's not liking the looks of the things to come...not liking it one bit.

Super size me...

2007-01-10T10:38:00.000-08:00

Cody measuring himself up to the big boys. But by the looks of Cody's paws, he'll probably surpass Duke & Eddie after the 1st year!

Introducing the newest family member...

2007-01-09T10:38:00.000-08:00

Duke & Eddie's little cousin, Cody.

The boys didn't know what to think of the little guy. Cody was so excited to meet his new cousins that it kind of scared Duke & Eddie a bit. I guess they're not used to someone other than Duke being that hyper. We brought over some toys for Cody, but Duke thought they were for him.

On second thought...

2007-01-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

Not only does Eddie hog up all the wind, he tries to take in more than his lips can handle.

Road Trip!!!

2007-01-07T10:37:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, we took a long drive to my favorite surf town to meet another new member of the family. The boys love any excuse to get in the truck & feel the wind in their face. Sometimes Eddie gets too caught up in the moment & hogs up all the wind.

On a lazy, gloomy day...

2007-01-06T10:37:00.000-08:00

Eddie taking a nap on his pillow on a cold afternoon. This is the only time that you can catch his tail when it's not in a curly swirl.

May the force be with you...

2007-01-05T10:37:00.000-08:00

He's been doing alot of this lately...just sitting somewhere in the line of sight of the kitchen door, with an intense stare until someone comes out to play with him & his amazing toys. Maybe he's practicing his telepathic powers. I gotta admit that the force he puts out is pretty strong, cause most of the time it does work on you.

Free gift with dinner!

2007-01-04T10:37:00.000-08:00

Duke loves to take his toys with him everywhere he goes, just so he can keep an eye on them. Most of the time he'll drop a ball in the waterbowl or food dish, get distracted by something (or another toy) & will forget to pick it back up. It usually sits in there until Duke decides to eat or drink again. He'll see it, get all excited to have found it & finally pick it up (I think it's his ADHD hard at work). Eddie is used to living with Duke & his annoying bad habits, so he doesn't let it ruin his day. Eddie will just eat around the thing.

Winter weather weight...

2007-01-03T10:37:00.000-08:00

Duke was just waiting by the door, sitting so proper, gazing into the backyard. In this shot you can really see his cold weather "insulation" beefing up on him. With his tiny head, his sillouette looks more like a glass beer bottle instead of an hourglass shape. But he doesn't mind, there's just more of him to love! Right, Duke?!

Thinking of the summer days...

2007-01-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

When he would run free at the park & chase the birds til his legs would give up.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2007-01-01T11:48:00.000-08:00

Start 2007 with a fresh face forward...after a personal cleaning of your mouth & eyes. And don't forget to return the favor.

Enter Brokeback Mountain joke here...

2006-12-31T11:47:00.000-08:00

"I wish I could quit chew."

Ending 2006 with a couple love snapshots.

Locked in a staring contest...

2006-12-30T11:33:00.000-08:00

With the toy that I'm holding in my hand.

A new addition to the family...

2006-12-29T11:48:00.000-08:00

Maggie. My mom adopted her from the local humane society here in HB. She was just spayed, so we kept her in the cage until she was rested & ready to head home with my mom. Duke & Eddie wanted to come inside & welcome her to the family.

You always want what you can't have...

2006-12-28T11:46:00.000-08:00

And Eddie always doesn't want what he already has. Even tho it's basically the same exact chewy...just not slobbered on, half eaten & slimy. Which, by the way, is Eddie's favorite type!

House rules, Revision C...

2006-12-27T11:34:00.000-08:00

And that also includes your paws. Even if most of your body is off the carpet, it has to be the ENTIRE body that is off the rug when it's on the carpet. Limbs & all.

House rules, Revision B...

2006-12-26T11:33:00.000-08:00

Just because there is a rug on the carpet, that does NOT give you the permission to lay your entire body on it. Even tho you are not touching the actual carpet. On to adding more detail to that contract.

Merry Xmas!

2006-12-25T11:47:00.000-08:00

It was a treat for them to come into the house in the morning. They actually shared a pillow & were about to share a chewie, but I don't think Duke was being THAT generous for the holidays.

That look...

2006-12-17T11:28:00.000-08:00

You know the one he gives you when he just wants to come in. Ya know the one that makes your heart just melt.

Midnight snack...

2006-12-11T11:21:00.000-08:00

Checked on the dogs before I went to bed and to let them out and found Duke still working on his yummy chewie.

You're a D-O-G...

2006-12-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

Not a C-A-T! Eddie and his funny ways. Sometimes he likes to clean his fur by licking it. I'm not too worried right now, but when he starts purring and spraying our furniture I'll really start to freak out.

Not one inch closer...

2006-12-09T11:18:00.000-08:00

Eddie keeping his legs tucked away, making sure there is no chance of the chewie ever touching him tonite.

Experiencing non-technical difficulties...

2006-12-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

December posts will be missing a few days. I'm sorry, I guess with all the Xmas stuff going on, the boys got bumped on the picture taking duties. =( Such a bad blogger! But the new year will bring new pics and daily posts! =)

A career change is considered...

2006-12-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

The other nite V was messing around on his guitar, and Eddie seemed to take notice. That was the nite Eddie decided that he had to reveal another one of his hidden talents.

Another awkward position...

2006-12-06T11:18:00.000-08:00

Eddie in yet another weird cushion pose.

Geez, Duke!!!

2006-12-05T11:17:00.000-08:00

Nobody wants to see dog butt when they're just trying to take the trash out! Ew!

Twisted...

2006-12-04T11:16:00.000-08:00

This is how Eddie sleeps sometimes & I can't imagine how this could be comfortable. Dogs must be very limber, cause you don't hear them complaining about backaches after sleeping in a weird position.

Problems with gas...

2006-12-03T11:16:00.000-08:00

Well, more like with the gas man. The boys always get worked up into a frenzy when he comes around to check the meters. They don't calm down until Eddie verifies (by peeking thru the gate) that the perpetrator is gone.

Direct hit...

2006-12-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

(I found this picture in a random folder, so that probably explains why it was never posted. It was taken back in October 2006)
I came home one day to find Eddie like this. I saw this dot on his back from the kitchen & when I went outside to see what it was, I couldn't stop laughing!!! I did clean it off of him (poor guy), but only after I snapped a few for "documentation purposes". HAHAHA I guess dogs aren't even immune to those dreaded bird bombs.

Reunited...

2006-12-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

And it feels so good.

Warm fronts...

2006-11-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

Fast asleep, in the heated house, on a cold winter's day.

The powers within...

2006-11-29T11:15:00.000-08:00

I swear he has the hearing of a super hero! I can't even spy on him in secret from behind the blinds!

Early morning meditating session...

2006-11-28T11:05:00.000-08:00

I woke up one morning before work last week & looked out our bedroom window to see Eddie in the backyard...in the wet morning dew and fog.

I guess I was thinking outloud & wondering why on earth Eddie would be out there on the cold, wet cement because he turned around and stared at me. He was probably upset that I interferred with his yoga cooldown.

There's always room for...

2006-11-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

J-E-L-L-O! Duke loves chewing up the itty bitty leftovers. We love making jello in glass bowls just so we can crack up at things like this. Yes, Duke & Eddie's parents are VERY easily amused.

Sitting alone with his thoughts...

2006-11-26T11:04:00.000-08:00

Eddie always loves his moments to reflect on life, licking & birds.

It's all in the technique...

2006-11-25T11:04:00.000-08:00

And it's all about your chewy style.

Work, work, work, work....PLAY!

2006-11-24T11:04:00.000-08:00

This is usually the 1st thing I see when I walk thru the door after work. Eddie waiting with his snaggletooth & Duke prepped & ready to play ball.

House rules, Revision A...

2006-11-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

Duke & Eddie know that they're not supposed to be on the carpet & think they found a loophole with the house rules. They're assuming that we won't allow them to STAND on it, so everything else like resting your mouth & feet on the carpet is not really breaking the rules. Looks like I'll have to re-word the contract to include the details.

On the night watch...

2006-11-22T11:04:00.000-08:00

Eddie's still not giving up on the stakeout. Looks like he's setting up camp in a closer location. And when he get's caught on film...that's a definite look of guilty intentions!

Pieces of him...

2006-11-21T11:04:00.000-08:00

Duke. Paw. Ear.

Eddie's furry profile...

2006-11-20T11:04:00.000-08:00

Such a tease...

2006-11-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

(Found this pic from the Toby Beach Day back in October. I guess I forgot to post it...oops! Better late than never!)

Duke thought he saw his most favorite thing in the world under all that water....his tennis ball! But to his surprise, it was a rock. Poor guy looked so disappointed. All was well in the end, he found a stick a few minutes later.

Countdown to summer...

2006-11-18T08:48:00.000-08:00

Has already started! Here's what to look forward to! Eddie's counting the days.

Ahhhhhh....

2006-11-17T11:03:00.000-08:00

Nothing like the smell of wet dog! Duke thinks he smells fantastic!

Simon says....

2006-11-16T11:03:00.000-08:00

Freeze! Eddie stuck in mid-stretch.

Personal space...

2006-11-15T11:03:00.000-08:00

Eddie's high maintenance chewie status has taken it's toll on Duke. Normally, Eddie would steal the already been chewed snack from Duke when he gets up to get a drink of water. Duke could care less & just take another chewie. But lately Duke's been very protective of his snacks. I guess after all those times he's gotten swooped on, he's finally gotten tired of being taken advantage of. He now tries to sit as far away from Eddie as he can, in order to escape from Eddie's prying eyes.

He must be batman...

2006-11-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

I saw the boys fast asleep the other day, so of course I decided to take pictures of them! =) There were lots of birds chirping & making noises, so I figured they wouldn't hear me. Apparently Duke's hearing is unreal, he must have bat ears! At least I know I can catch Eddie with a few shots before he actually hears me.

Eddie on a cloudy November day...

2006-11-13T11:03:00.000-08:00

Eenie, meenie, minie, moe...

2006-11-12T11:03:00.000-08:00

Duke was stuck in a dilemma and couldn't decide which one he wanted to rescue. He was there for so long that he eventually had to sit down.

Lost another one...

2006-11-11T11:03:00.000-08:00

Eddie had another whisker casualty. I wonder how these things break off all the time?! It doesn't happen to Duke, just Eddie. Probably cause Eddie has whiskers as thick as tree trunks!