Mom got me all excited about going bye-bye and forgot to mention that we were going to the puppy doctor to get my shots and my nails clipped. Two of my least favorite things. How RUDE!
The puppy doctor said that I was the biggest puggle he’s ever seen. I weigh 31.6 lbs and trust me, it’s all muscle. He said that I’m not fat- just LARGE. I got a clean bill of health and I have movie star white teeth.
Before going to the doctor, Mom gave me a bath with some stuff that smells like coconuts. What is this, torture Einstein day? Mom said my shampoo made me smell like her favorite candy, so I’m going to keep my eye on her for a while. She can’t be trusted around coconut.
The day got better though. We got to go to the puppy toy store and pick out a couple of new toys since I was such a good boy at the puppy doctor. I got some new squeaky balls (I *love* making lots of noise with my squeaky balls!) and some new cookies from the cookie bar. The nice lady at the counter even gave me two cookies because I was being so good.
When we got home, we stopped at the mailbox and my Doggles came! Mom is more excited about them than I am. I’ll have to admit that they are pretty cool looking because they have flames on the sides, but I really don’t like them on my head. It feels funny.
Mom said she’ll wait a couple of days to take a picture, since I’ve had such a traumatic day with the shots and all, so stay tuned.
Mom bought me another interactive toy because she can tell that I like to use my noggin. She’s seen Nina Ottosson toys in some of the “It’s me or the dog” episodes, so she found one that she thought might challenge me. It’s called the Nina Ottosson Plastic Brick.
There’s a YouTube video from the manufacturer on how to start using the game, but Mom thought it was boring and wanted to see how quickly I could figure this out without too much prompting.
This video shows the first time I used the puzzle. As you can see, it didn’t take me long to figure out (duh!).
The next video is the third time trying out the puzzle- this time with the bones in the middle. That was a little more challenging for me, so Mom tried helping me out by giving me the “touch” command. My favorite part is the high five at the end, because I deserved it!
I’m not being paid or prompted by the manufacturer to rate this toy, so you are getting the honest truth when I give this toy a two paws up! The entire line of Nina Ottosson puzzle toys are kind of expensive, but they’re really sturdy and Mom can think of lots of other fun games she can make with this toy.
Mom was worried about me because I’ve had a sick tummy two mornings in a row and my eye looked a little swollen. What worried her the most was that I wouldn’t jump up on the couch to cuddle.
We went to the puppy doctor today and he said that he didn’t think it was anything too serious. He gave me a shot so my tummy wouldn’t feel sick and told Mom and Dad to give me Pepto Bismal tonight and tomorrow morning. The shot was nothing compared to what I heard next. NO FOOD for the rest of the day. Come on! That’s not nice! Tomorrow I get to eat rice and chicken, as long as my tummy is feeling better.
He said that my eye looks like allergies. Dad made fun of me then, saying that all I needed was a big pair of glasses and a pocket protector. How RUDE!
I’m feeling sleepy, probably because of the shot, so I’m going to have a nap now. I’m glad Mom took me to the puppy doctor because I was kind of getting tired of her constantly asking me if I was OK. She goes a little overboard with the ‘poor puppy’ stuff.
Dad tells mom that he wonders why she gets to see the sweet, sleepy version of me while he gets the “I want to play” version. Dad is my buddy, and I know that when Dad’s in the room I’m in for some fun! When Mom’s in the room, she’s either brushing me or training me and the only way I can get out of that stuff is to sleep. I’m smart and know how to work the system.
Here are some of my favorite things to do with Dad.
My brothers are now five weeks old. Almost the age when I came to live with Mom and Dad.
Mom says it’s a good thing she was sitting down when she saw these pictures, or else she would have fainted from all the cuteness. I’m lucky that Dad has put his foot down on me being an only dog, or I’d have one of these trouble-makers sleeping in my bed with me at night.
This one looks just like I did at that age (except he doesn’t have any white on his front paws):
When we got home, we stopped at the mailbox and my Doggles came! Mom is more excited about them than I am. I’ll have to admit that they are pretty cool looking because they have flames on the sides, but I really don’t like them on my head. It feels funny. 
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