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Love Thursday : Puppy Love

written by robin

Madison

Hi, I am Madison.  Well, Maddie when I am good, Madison when I am not.

Now, many of you have seen my pictures on my Mom's blog, but she has really never written about me. Mom's a computer hog, so it is hard for Dad and I to get any computer time.  But I was able to sneak in a little for this post.

I am seven.  I am a West Highland White Terrier, but most people call me Westie for short.  I never really act my age.  I feel much younger!

I am a typical, energetic, smart, stubborn, terrier.

Squirrels are my fav.  Well, any rodent really, since I was originally bred to hunt and kill them.  I will take your arm off running after and treeing a squirrel, all the while shrieking like a stuck pig.

It really freaks out the neighbors!!

I can't help it!!  I get so excited!!!

I don't like to brag, but I am smart as a whip.  I watch TV and know when the animals are on…even from the other room.  I bark at every dog, cat, elephant, tiger and the like. Needless to say my parents don't get to watch the Dog Whisperer or Animal Planet very much. 

I think I drive them nuts with my barking.  But, I am just trying to speak to my peeps!!

I know seven tricks.  Sit, stay, down, come, paw, roll-over, turn-around.  I know, it is impressive!

And I can spell!!!  Yep.  My parents have to speak in code around me now because I know words and how to spell words like t-r-e-a-t, w-a-l-k, o-u-t and c-o-o-k-i-e.  And you know what happens when I hear these magic words?

I go a little bonkers until I get whatever it is they said!!!  I have a one track mind like that!

My favorite human foods are nuts, grapes and don't even get me started on peanut butter.  I always do this *thing* when my parents are eating, I stare at them and then at their food.  To get their attention I put my paw on their thigh and I scratch it a few times.  I think they ignore me, so I do it a little harder the next time. Harder and harder until I finally get scolded.

But I am so cute that they can't be mad for long.

Maddie flowers

When I sleep, I sometimes roll over on my back with all my legs in the air. Oooh, it feels so good. Like a doggie chiropractic adjustment.

And then when my Mommy and Daddy rub my belly, I loose all control of my cheek muscles and it looks like I am smiling at them.

Upside down 

I know it looks really silly, but it feels soooo good.

I also love to go on walks and picnics with the folks- I even like the car ride.  I am happiest when I am outside.

Maddie outside

My favorite road trip is to Grandma's.  I am so intuitive, that I know when those trips are coming. There is alot of packing and running around going on and then Daddy starts packing my bag.  I get so wound up that I run right in my crate and lay down.  I start panting and whining, 'cause I can't wait to go!!!

Then Mom usually says, "Maddie, wanna go to Grandma's?"  She thinks I don't know what's going on at this point, so just to play along, I look at her with my cute pink ears pricked up and my head cocked.

She thinks I just figured it out, but little does she know…I knew all along

I am kinda sneaky too.  I am not really allowed under the bed and the door to the bedroom is usually closed, but as soon as it opens, I make a bee-line and run right under the bed, so fast that they can't catch me.  Then I lay down like a frog (that hardwood floor is so cool on my tummy) and stare at them from under the bed. 

And I will only come out if Daddy says I can have a treat!  Boy, do I have them fooled!!!

All things considered, I have a very happy doggie life.  I love my Mom, but I have a special bond with my Dad.  He is the best. He's better than a whole roast chicken.  

I fell asleep on his lap on the car ride home all those years ago when they took me home from the breeder. Ever since then, he is like my boyfriend.  I get a little jealous when my Mom is giving him hugs or snuggling on the couch, because I want him all to myself.  I bark at her and try to get in between them, but it never really works.  I end up having to share him.

Here is my favorite picture of us together.

Mad & chris
  

Cute isn't he?  Oh, and I was having a bad hair day here, my Groomer went a little crazy!

I have a few things I don't like. Like going to the doctor, the groomer and having my nails cut.  I know Mommy say's they are all for my own good, but I still do whatever I can to get out of it!! 

Well, I better go before Mom catches me on the computer.  

And I know I am not supposed to beg for food, but if you liked hearing from me and you think I am cute, please send lots of peanut butter cookies!!  

I fear we are running low.

Happy Love Thursday everybody!!
 
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