I like to play with tennis balls; got new ones. They’re okay, but I have to fix ‘em up a bit before they’re fit for play. They need the outsides ripped and torn. And next get rolled around. Not in grass, but in some dirty, muddy patch of ground. Then I leave them in the… Continue reading

Families are funnyAnd mine is — a lot.It’s my sister and meAnd the humans we’ve got. When you see us togetheryour jaw might be dropted(Don’t tell thembut they were adopted.) -Chocolate Continue reading

Don’t bother asking who’s the bossI’ll tell you right now: it’s me. When everybody does what I say to doThings will be great. You’ll see!  -Chocolate Continue reading

Humans never shake themselves!They never even try. What I can’t figure out is this:How do they get dry? -Chocolate Continue reading

Although my friends will argueI say humans can be taught.It’s taken time and patiencebut mine do what they ought. They try their best(most of the time)to do their latest task.And since they’re not as smart as usThat’s all that we can ask. They can’t, of course,sniff anything; They never win a race.But I don’t mind their… Continue reading

My sister and I disagree about treats.I’m always readyto have something yummy, But she saysI shouldn’t be bossed bymy tummy. “How,” I inquire, “can youturn down free food?”She snorts and says sometimesshe’s not in the mood.  She’s older than meSo maybe she’s smarter…But come on, turn down crunchies?!?That’s just a non-starter. -Chocolate Continue reading

I’m a runner,I’m a jumper,I’m a wagger;tail thumper I like things to happen snappy.When they doI’m very happy. Only one thingbugs me: waiting.That’s the only thingI’m hating. Besides that stupid squirrel; I’ll catch him one of these days.  -Chocolate Continue reading

Naps are one of my favorite things;I take them whenever I canAnd that really means whenever I want‘cause I am a dog (not a man). A nice soft place is the first thing I needAnd quiet is good as well.I don’t mind at all if a pillow’s not cleanAnd I don’t care one bit how… Continue reading

I’m a morning dogand I get up at six.My humans do grumblebut I have my tricks. A pat on the earand a lick on the feetwhen they try to pretendthat they still are asleep. But it’s time to get up!Take me out; that’s my goal.And while I’m outside,Breakfast please! In my bowl! When I’ve run… Continue reading

I don’t want to saythat my humans are slow,but so many thingsthey just don’t seem to know. Things that are clearto my sister and meto the humans are just one big mystery. Could it be dueto their smallness of nose,or their miniature ears,Or no tails, do you ‘spose? -Chocolate Continue reading