by Chocolate We dogs all agree about humans and speed:they haven’t got any! An ongoing need. Mine wastes his time when I’m wanting to go;He needs pants, he needs socks, and wouldn’t you know… When I’m ready and waiting (and practically dying)He’s messing about with his shoes! Calls it “tying.” And then there’s his jacket.… Continue reading

My topic of the day is treats.There’s crunchies, chewies, cheeses and meats. I like them all, and here’s your task:Give me some whenever I ask. My first request is just a look;You ought to read it like a book, But there are times when humans fail.Plan B for me is wag my tail. My third… Continue reading

by Chocolate Of the things that contribute to contentment accruing,One of my favorites is doing some chewing. A treasure I found a my local pet storeis a treat that I bark to say “I want some more.” It’s a stick made for chewing; of those they have lots.But this one is special — the best… Continue reading

My human’s a dunceAnd I’ll tell you how:His head’s in tomorrowWhile mine’s here and now. The problem with humans?Too big in the head.Their brains are too huge.So there. It’s been said. They worry and fretabout stuff that’s not there.As a dog, I can tell them’bout what they should care: Not about things That they dream… Continue reading

by Chocolate My friends woof to me about rides in a car.They like them. They’re great, like a super-speed run.I disagree; I don’t think cars are fun.I already can run super fast, super far.  The thing about running is I am the boss;I choose where to go, which direction to head.If I change my mind… Continue reading

by Chocolate I have a yard and I’m the boss.Rabbits and birds can just get lost. When they visit, they’ve gone astray.I chase them out; they cannot stay. But squirrels are a special case:they just climb trees when I give chase. And then they scold, so I bark back.I’ll climb up too; I’ll learn the… Continue reading

by Chocolate My human has an injured footand so can’t walk too far.He doesn’t know I get it,I can wait ’til he’s back to par. He feels bad and guiltythat we’re missing daily miles,But I can run & play in my back yard;I tell him with some smiles. One part of this that I don’t… Continue reading

My human family has no clueAbout this fact I have for you:When they can’t sniff, although they try,It’s ’cause their nose is up too high! If they watch me, they might learnTo recognize, detect, discernTheir local world (the stuff I know).The key is simple: nose down low! -Chocolate Continue reading

Dogs like me, we know the time;we do not need a clock.I know, you see, when breakfast’s dueand when we take a walk. I do enjoy my schedule;I like a set routine.It helps me feel relaxed and safeif you know just what I mean. My new friend Birdie likes her mealsto come when she awaits,But… Continue reading

Humans are weird;they “wash” out of fright.They wreck all the sniffswhen my stuff is just right. My blanket was perfect!Aroma was fine!It’s how everybodycould know it was mine. But then it was stolenand what they did…man!They can’t smell the soapsudsbut it’s mine, and I can. So listen up, people,there’s more than one “clean,”and to force… Continue reading