Spring is here! Time to pile the pets in the car and head down the highway! Follow these tips to make our trip as easy and enjoyable as possible.
1. Give your car a check-up. Check your tires, the oil, and the air filter. Breaking down on the side of the road with your pet in the car is not fun - for me or for you.
2. Get me a check-up. If it's been a while since my last trip to the vet, make sure I have a check-up before we leave. I don't want to spend my vacation in a strange vet's office. Neither do you.
3. Bring my shot record or health certificate - just in case I do get sick or hurt, this will help the vet give me the best care
3. Bypass the traffic jams. I like riding in the car with Mom but not forever. Google Maps offers real-time road conditions and traffic updates which allows you to avoid traffic jams that can make me nervous.
4. Be ready for messes. I will do my best, but accidents happen. Be ready for messes by bringing a pooper scooper, wipes, paper towels, carpet deodorizer and ziplock bags to dispose of my - ahem - mistakes.
5. Pack my food, water and snacks. New food can upset my tummy. Not to mention the inconvenience of having to shop for it. Bring a bag or a few cans of my favorite food from home to keep us both happy. It's also a good idea to bring some water in case I need a drink before we get to the next stop. Make sure you bring a dish for me to eat and drink out of too!
6. Plan where to sleep. Mom likes to just get in the car and go with no planned agenda. But this can make it hard when it's time to sleep. Not all hotels welcome little dogs. Make it easier on both of us by knowing which hotels are pet friendly. Better yet - reserve our room in advance so there is no question that we will both have a place to curl up at night.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Packing for a Trip
We are getting ready for a trip to Hannibal, MO. Dad is all packed but Mom and I are still working on it. Dad is laughing at Mom saying she always packs twice as much as she needs. I don't know if that's true, but Mom does always have the biggest suitcase. Maybe she should make herself a packing list like mine. Everything I need to travel fits in one suitcase, except my food and water. Mom puts that in a separate box. What's in my suitcase? Here's my list!1. My Leash - almost every city has some sort of leash law so bring it along unless you want to spend the entire trip in your crate in a hotel room.
2. My Collar with ID Tags - just in case you get lost, your ID tags should help you get home. Mom got me a microchip, but if you don't have one, you definitely want the collar and tags.
3. Food and Water - who knows what the local food and water may be like. Bring your own!
4. My Dishes - you'll need something to eat and drink from. Bringing your own dishes will also make strange places seem more like home.
5. My Blankie - I always sleep better with my favorite blankie!
6. Pooper Scooper - it's just polite to clean up after yourself.
7. My Favorite Toy - sometimes traveling can be stressful. Having my favorite toy along with my favorite blankie is comforting.
8. Copy of Pet Health Certificate or Shot Record from your Dr. Karen - just in case you do get sick or hurt, this will help the vet give you the best care.
9. My brush - so I always look my best!
10. Carpet deodorizer or Cleaner - just in case. I'm a good dog, but accidents do happen!
That's it! Sometimes she brings some extra things like my carrier, or my toothbrush, or some treats. But this is the basic list. I even have my own little travel bag to pack everything in. Put together your own list using mine to give you some ideas. Then tell your mom and dad that you're packed and ready to hit the road!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Bob's Travels
It's been a tough year for us. Dad has been sick. I've been sick. Even Mom was sick for a while. And while Mom has been taking care of Dad and me, we haven't been traveling.
Fortunately, Mom found some new pills that are making me feel like a puppy again! Okay, maybe not quite that young. But I have felt better lately. I even chased a squirrel yesterday. And I was able to clear the landing between the sunroom and the garage in one leap yesterday. I haven't been able to do that in a long time. I'll be telling you more about these pills in a future post. For now, just know that they work!
Dad has also been working really hard to get well. While he still has some bad days, he does seem to be getting better a little bit every day. I tried to get him to take some of my pills. I kept one that Mom gave me and took it to Dad and dropped it in his lap. He didn't seem to understand though. He just gave it back to me. I know they would make him feel better if he would take them. He might even want to help me chase squirrels!
The good news is that with both me and Dad feeling better, Mom says she needs to go visit some of her clients and friends again. That means we will soon be on the road again. In fact, Mom has already decided where we are going first - Houston and Galveston. Mom says both of these are in Texas. And since we will be in Texas already, she said we will also go to Corpus Christi to visit Christine and baby John. John has a new baby of his own named Brianna. I can't wait to see them. And then we will stop in Dallas to see Mai Lei and Mark and all the cats.
I have already written about all the great things to do in Corpus Christi and Dallas, but I will still keep you updated on our visit with the babies and the cats. But I have never been to Houston or Galveston. I am looking forward to seeing what sorts of adventures I can have there - and of course, letting you in on all of the pet-friendly things to do.
Mom says after we get back from Texas, we'll be home for a little bit. Then it's back to Las Vegas for a few days. Vegas is way cool. I can't wait to share all the fun we'll have there. Mom says we are going to rent a dune buggy this time so I can go for a ride in the desert! I love to take rides.
Mom has been planning a lot of upcoming trips. After Vegas, she says it will be time for her friend Ken to have another of his jvAlert meetings. I'm not sure what that is, but Mom always seems to like them. She says the whole idea for me came from one of those meetings. Mom says it will probably be somewhere on the West Coast. I don't know if I will get to go with her then. She will be in meetings all day and I don't like to be bored. But Mom says she also needs to go to Philadelphia to meet her new friend, Doug. She and Doug are working on a new project together that has her pretty excited. And she says that she also needs to go home to Honesdale to visit her sister.
We are going to be busy this summer. I'll be traveling with Mom again just like we used to. Dad said he will come along too - at least most of the time. He'll probably stay home with me when Mom goes to jvAlert. But the rest of the trips should be the three of us - just like the old days.
So stay tuned. Traveling Bob is traveling again. And I'll be writing and sharing my journeys with everyone. On the road again. I can't wait to get on the road again!
Fortunately, Mom found some new pills that are making me feel like a puppy again! Okay, maybe not quite that young. But I have felt better lately. I even chased a squirrel yesterday. And I was able to clear the landing between the sunroom and the garage in one leap yesterday. I haven't been able to do that in a long time. I'll be telling you more about these pills in a future post. For now, just know that they work!
Dad has also been working really hard to get well. While he still has some bad days, he does seem to be getting better a little bit every day. I tried to get him to take some of my pills. I kept one that Mom gave me and took it to Dad and dropped it in his lap. He didn't seem to understand though. He just gave it back to me. I know they would make him feel better if he would take them. He might even want to help me chase squirrels!
The good news is that with both me and Dad feeling better, Mom says she needs to go visit some of her clients and friends again. That means we will soon be on the road again. In fact, Mom has already decided where we are going first - Houston and Galveston. Mom says both of these are in Texas. And since we will be in Texas already, she said we will also go to Corpus Christi to visit Christine and baby John. John has a new baby of his own named Brianna. I can't wait to see them. And then we will stop in Dallas to see Mai Lei and Mark and all the cats.
I have already written about all the great things to do in Corpus Christi and Dallas, but I will still keep you updated on our visit with the babies and the cats. But I have never been to Houston or Galveston. I am looking forward to seeing what sorts of adventures I can have there - and of course, letting you in on all of the pet-friendly things to do.
Mom says after we get back from Texas, we'll be home for a little bit. Then it's back to Las Vegas for a few days. Vegas is way cool. I can't wait to share all the fun we'll have there. Mom says we are going to rent a dune buggy this time so I can go for a ride in the desert! I love to take rides.
Mom has been planning a lot of upcoming trips. After Vegas, she says it will be time for her friend Ken to have another of his jvAlert meetings. I'm not sure what that is, but Mom always seems to like them. She says the whole idea for me came from one of those meetings. Mom says it will probably be somewhere on the West Coast. I don't know if I will get to go with her then. She will be in meetings all day and I don't like to be bored. But Mom says she also needs to go to Philadelphia to meet her new friend, Doug. She and Doug are working on a new project together that has her pretty excited. And she says that she also needs to go home to Honesdale to visit her sister.
We are going to be busy this summer. I'll be traveling with Mom again just like we used to. Dad said he will come along too - at least most of the time. He'll probably stay home with me when Mom goes to jvAlert. But the rest of the trips should be the three of us - just like the old days.
So stay tuned. Traveling Bob is traveling again. And I'll be writing and sharing my journeys with everyone. On the road again. I can't wait to get on the road again!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Where to go from here?
I love sharing my travel stories with everyone! And I hope my recommendations are useful to other pets traveling with their moms and dads. But I want to do more! I have been giving Mom "puppy dog eyes" for weeks now, trying to convince her to let me. And at last she has agreed. The only problem? We don't know what you want.
So now is your chance to request the services you would like from Traveling Bob. Mom helped me put together a survey just so I could ask everyone. It's very short - only 10 questions. But it will help me make sure I'm giving all my traveling friends the support they need.
Click here for survey! And then watch for your suggestions on our upcoming new and improved site!
Thanks and nose kisses to all of you!
So now is your chance to request the services you would like from Traveling Bob. Mom helped me put together a survey just so I could ask everyone. It's very short - only 10 questions. But it will help me make sure I'm giving all my traveling friends the support they need.
Click here for survey! And then watch for your suggestions on our upcoming new and improved site!
Thanks and nose kisses to all of you!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Sharing My Close Up and My Tips for Traveling with Your Mom
I know, I know...it's been a long time. But Mom has been busy traveling (without me if you can believe that - she said it was business and she wouldn't have time for me!). Since I need her to type for me, I've had to be patient and wait.
I have great news! Jessica finally sent my picture. I am a handsome boy if I do say so myself! And now that I finally have my photo, I want to share it with all of you. Here it is!
What do you think? Pretty sharp looking, don't you agree? Especially for 11 years old. That's like 77 in your years. You should look this good when you're 77!
Mom says we aren't going to be taking any trips for a bit. She is redoing her kitchen and she wants to get it done before we go anywhere else. It's really a mess right now and I don't like having strange men in the house but Mom says she needs them to fix her cabinets and build her breakfast bar. The only good thing about it is that Mom isn't cooking so much right now, which means I get to sneak treats from her doggie bags. Not as much as I used to - I'm still on that "diet" - but at least it's better than those "greenie" things she keeps trying to feed me!
Since we aren't going on any adventures right away, I thought I'd share some basic tips on making sure your mom and dad have everything you need when you travel with them. You want to be comfortable, safe, and have a good time so it's up to you to make sure your humans are well trained and prepared. If not, ask them to leave you with a pet sitter or a boarding kennel!
Whenever possible, tell your mom and dad you want to travel in the car. While it is possible to travel by plane, I wouldn't recommend it. Would you believe they treat us like cargo?! And if you've ever traveled in the cargo hold of a plane, then you know it's not much fun. Since I'm small, sometimes I get to sit on the floor under the seat in my carrier with Mom, but that's still very scary and cramped. Always encourage your mom and dad to take the car unless there is no other choice.
If your humans aren't used to driving with you in the car, then they need to take you for some short practice drives. When they get nervous, they can make you nervous so some nice short rides to the park, or to PetSmart, (or for hamburgers!) will help you both learn to ride together. If they still make you anxious, tell them to get some medicine from the vet to help you relax before you go on your trip. And make sure they have a doggie seat belt for you. A regular human seat belt won't work and you want to make sure you have the same protection as they do.
Make sure they plan the trip with you in mind. Remind them you will need to stop every 2-3 hours for a potty break and some water. You should take them for a walk when you stop too, so they can stretch their legs. If you get all cramped up just sitting in the car, imagine how tired they must get driving all the time. A short walk will do you both good.
I am including my traveling packing list. This is everything I insist Mom brings with us so I'm safe, comfortable, and happy. In future posts, I'll go into detail about each item and maybe I'll even rate some of the different options!
My 'Top Ten List of Things I Need on My Trip':
1. My Leash - almost every city has some sort of leash law so bring it along unless you want to spend the entire trip in your crate in a hotel room.
2. My Collar with ID Tags - just in case you get lost, your ID tags should help you get home. Mom got me a microchip, but if you don't have one, you definitely want the collar and tags.
3. Food and Water - who knows what the local food and water may be like. Bring your own!
4. My Dishes - you'll need something to eat and drink from. Bringing your own dishes will also make strange places seem more like home.
5. My Blankie - I always sleep better with my favorite blankie!
6. Pooper Scooper - it's just polite to clean up after yourself.
7. My Favorite Toy - sometimes traveling can be stressful. Having my favorite toy along with my favorite blankie is comforting.
8. Copy of Pet Health Certificate or Shot Record from your Dr. Karen - just in case you do get sick or hurt, this will help the vet give you the best care.
9. My brush - so I always look my best!
10. Carpet deodorizer or Cleaner - just in case. I'm a good dog, but accidents do happen!
That's it! Sometimes she brings some extra things like my carrier, or my toothbrush, or some treats. But this is the basic list. I even have my own little travel bag to pack everything in. Put together your own list using mine to give you some ideas. Then tell your mom and dad that you're packed and ready to hit the road!
I have great news! Jessica finally sent my picture. I am a handsome boy if I do say so myself! And now that I finally have my photo, I want to share it with all of you. Here it is!
What do you think? Pretty sharp looking, don't you agree? Especially for 11 years old. That's like 77 in your years. You should look this good when you're 77!
Mom says we aren't going to be taking any trips for a bit. She is redoing her kitchen and she wants to get it done before we go anywhere else. It's really a mess right now and I don't like having strange men in the house but Mom says she needs them to fix her cabinets and build her breakfast bar. The only good thing about it is that Mom isn't cooking so much right now, which means I get to sneak treats from her doggie bags. Not as much as I used to - I'm still on that "diet" - but at least it's better than those "greenie" things she keeps trying to feed me!
Since we aren't going on any adventures right away, I thought I'd share some basic tips on making sure your mom and dad have everything you need when you travel with them. You want to be comfortable, safe, and have a good time so it's up to you to make sure your humans are well trained and prepared. If not, ask them to leave you with a pet sitter or a boarding kennel!
Whenever possible, tell your mom and dad you want to travel in the car. While it is possible to travel by plane, I wouldn't recommend it. Would you believe they treat us like cargo?! And if you've ever traveled in the cargo hold of a plane, then you know it's not much fun. Since I'm small, sometimes I get to sit on the floor under the seat in my carrier with Mom, but that's still very scary and cramped. Always encourage your mom and dad to take the car unless there is no other choice.
If your humans aren't used to driving with you in the car, then they need to take you for some short practice drives. When they get nervous, they can make you nervous so some nice short rides to the park, or to PetSmart, (or for hamburgers!) will help you both learn to ride together. If they still make you anxious, tell them to get some medicine from the vet to help you relax before you go on your trip. And make sure they have a doggie seat belt for you. A regular human seat belt won't work and you want to make sure you have the same protection as they do.
Make sure they plan the trip with you in mind. Remind them you will need to stop every 2-3 hours for a potty break and some water. You should take them for a walk when you stop too, so they can stretch their legs. If you get all cramped up just sitting in the car, imagine how tired they must get driving all the time. A short walk will do you both good.
I am including my traveling packing list. This is everything I insist Mom brings with us so I'm safe, comfortable, and happy. In future posts, I'll go into detail about each item and maybe I'll even rate some of the different options!
My 'Top Ten List of Things I Need on My Trip':
1. My Leash - almost every city has some sort of leash law so bring it along unless you want to spend the entire trip in your crate in a hotel room.
2. My Collar with ID Tags - just in case you get lost, your ID tags should help you get home. Mom got me a microchip, but if you don't have one, you definitely want the collar and tags.
3. Food and Water - who knows what the local food and water may be like. Bring your own!
4. My Dishes - you'll need something to eat and drink from. Bringing your own dishes will also make strange places seem more like home.
5. My Blankie - I always sleep better with my favorite blankie!
6. Pooper Scooper - it's just polite to clean up after yourself.
7. My Favorite Toy - sometimes traveling can be stressful. Having my favorite toy along with my favorite blankie is comforting.
8. Copy of Pet Health Certificate or Shot Record from your Dr. Karen - just in case you do get sick or hurt, this will help the vet give you the best care.
9. My brush - so I always look my best!
10. Carpet deodorizer or Cleaner - just in case. I'm a good dog, but accidents do happen!
That's it! Sometimes she brings some extra things like my carrier, or my toothbrush, or some treats. But this is the basic list. I even have my own little travel bag to pack everything in. Put together your own list using mine to give you some ideas. Then tell your mom and dad that you're packed and ready to hit the road!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
We Leave Tomorrow!
I heard Mom talking to Christine today. We are leaving for our visit tomorrow! I'm so excited. I can't wait to see baby John. I'm not excited about the drive to Corpus Christi in this heat, but it's worth it to see everyone.
I was hoping my new pictures would be ready so I could take one with me to give to John. But Jessica has been busy and hasn't finished them yet. She said she would get them done this week. I guess I'll have to wait until we get back to see them.
Our friend, PopArt Diva, made me a little bone widget to use on my blog. She thought my giving the Omni Corpus Christi 5 "treats" was cute and made me a "treat" to use. Which gave me an idea. While I'm in Corpus Christi, I'm going to take notes on the hotel and other places we visit. Then I'm going to report on them when I get back. I'll use PopArt Diva's bone to rate them. It looks like this:
Isn't it great? She sure is talented! You can check out her other work at www.PopArtDiva.com. And Mom is working on Squidoo pages for me so I can share my experience with lots of others. I think I'll use these there too! Thanks Ms. Terri, for making these for me. I can't wait to see what you do with my picture. Someday Mom and I are going to put up a whole website for me, but that is taking a lot of work and we want to share things faster. That's why we made this blog and why we are using Squidoo!
Oh wow! I just heard Mom ask Dad to get the laptop out of the office. That means she's taking it with her. Which means I'll be able to stay in touch even while we're traveling. Maybe Jessica can send my pictures so I won't have to wait to see them.
Well, Mom and I have a little bit more packing to do. I want to make sure she takes everything I need: treats, toys, blanket, leash, collar, food and water bowls, food, water, vet records, brush, odor remover (just in case! I'm potty trained, but accidents do happen...). And she'll need a little time to get her own packing done too. I'm going to help her finish and then I'm going to have dinner and go to sleep. Tomorrow is a big day!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Dr. Karen says I need a "diet"!
Well, we are a little behind schedule. Mom has been busy helping Carter and Morgan move into their new home. Carter and Morgan are like baby John only a little bit bigger. They live close enough that I get to play with them all the time. They are moving into a new house but not too far away so I will still get to see them on weekends.
Mom did take me to see Dr. Karen. She looked at me all over and gave me a couple of shots. She said I looked like I was pretty healthy, but could probably stand to lose a couple of pounds. She said I shouldn't weigh more than 10 pounds and Mom said I weighed 13. So Mom said I could go on a diet with her. I guess that's okay - I'm not sure what "diet" means. I only know I didn't get my hamburger after my visit. Mom bought something she called a "Greenie" at Dr. Karen's house and I got that instead. It was pretty good to chew on and it lasted longer than the hamburger. But I still wish I'd gotten my hamburger. Mom's taking this diet thing seriously though. She wouldn't even let me have a piece of her waffle this morning. And she made me go for a walk with her last night. Night time is my relaxing time! I hope this diet ends soon. I'm not sure I like it.
After talking to Dad, Mom has decided to drive to Corpus Christi - yippee! Like I said before, I'm not too crazy about flying. I watch birds fly and it's okay for them. But I like to be next to Mom or some other human. Not cooped up in a crate who knows where. That means Mom will have to get the car ready for the trip. She said she needs to get the oil changed and the tires rotated. I don't know what that means but it's one more thing she has to do before we can leave.
Tonight we get to sit down and look at hotels. Mom does hotel stuff to make money so she knows all about them. She will get on the computer in the office an look at some things. She might even let me in the office to look at pictures with her. I don't get to come in the office during the day when she is working. She says I bark and that doesn't sound good when she is on the phone. But at night it's different. So we'll look at hotels together and then Mom will pick the one she thinks is best and call them to tell them we are coming. I hope she picks a really good one. I have my favorites where we travel a lot. I should share them with you. Lots of hotels allow pets. But some are just nicer to me than others.
Well, Mom is saying she needs to stop typing for me. She says she has a meeting with someone at lunch time. Sometimes, when Mom has lunch meetings, she brings me a treat in a bag just for me. It's called a "doggie bag." I probably won't get one this time though. I'm on a diet!
Mom did take me to see Dr. Karen. She looked at me all over and gave me a couple of shots. She said I looked like I was pretty healthy, but could probably stand to lose a couple of pounds. She said I shouldn't weigh more than 10 pounds and Mom said I weighed 13. So Mom said I could go on a diet with her. I guess that's okay - I'm not sure what "diet" means. I only know I didn't get my hamburger after my visit. Mom bought something she called a "Greenie" at Dr. Karen's house and I got that instead. It was pretty good to chew on and it lasted longer than the hamburger. But I still wish I'd gotten my hamburger. Mom's taking this diet thing seriously though. She wouldn't even let me have a piece of her waffle this morning. And she made me go for a walk with her last night. Night time is my relaxing time! I hope this diet ends soon. I'm not sure I like it.
After talking to Dad, Mom has decided to drive to Corpus Christi - yippee! Like I said before, I'm not too crazy about flying. I watch birds fly and it's okay for them. But I like to be next to Mom or some other human. Not cooped up in a crate who knows where. That means Mom will have to get the car ready for the trip. She said she needs to get the oil changed and the tires rotated. I don't know what that means but it's one more thing she has to do before we can leave.
Tonight we get to sit down and look at hotels. Mom does hotel stuff to make money so she knows all about them. She will get on the computer in the office an look at some things. She might even let me in the office to look at pictures with her. I don't get to come in the office during the day when she is working. She says I bark and that doesn't sound good when she is on the phone. But at night it's different. So we'll look at hotels together and then Mom will pick the one she thinks is best and call them to tell them we are coming. I hope she picks a really good one. I have my favorites where we travel a lot. I should share them with you. Lots of hotels allow pets. But some are just nicer to me than others.
Well, Mom is saying she needs to stop typing for me. She says she has a meeting with someone at lunch time. Sometimes, when Mom has lunch meetings, she brings me a treat in a bag just for me. It's called a "doggie bag." I probably won't get one this time though. I'm on a diet!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Corpus Christi Here We Come!
The votes are in and Corpus Christi won. So it looks like I'll be getting to spend some time with baby John this summer! I hope he doesn't try to pull my tail again. Mom wasn't entirely convinced at first. I think she really wanted to go to Orlando. But we have been there once already this year and I want to go somewhere new. So, I just had to do the "puppy dog eyes" routine whenever she talked about John and Christine. It worked. She called them last night and told them we were coming. I told you I had Mom well trained!
Now we have to get ready to go. Mom said she's going to call Dr. Karen tomorrow and make an appointment for me to get my shots (ouch!) and a pedicure and maybe even a flea dip. Can't be too careful with those pesky fleas. I don't like shots but if I'm good Mom will buy me a hamburger on the way home! I love hamburgers with cheese on them and I only get them after a trip to Dr. Karen's. Mom says they're not good for me to eat very often but a once in a while treat is okay.
Another part of planning the trip is deciding whether to fly or drive. Mom said she is going to get on her Travelocity site tonight and check airfares. I'm not a huge fan of flying. I'd rather drive so I can be close to Mom on the trip. I'm always afraid one of these days I'll get lost and Mom won't find me. I've heard stories about that happening. Mom has a chip in my ear she says will help keep that from happening. But you never know... Mom almost always drives if I go with her so I think we probably will this time also. If not, it may be time for more "puppy dog eyes."
After that, we have to choose a hotel. We are welcome to stay with Christine and baby John, but truthfully, although I love him, spending all day with a baby can be tough on a dog. So I'm glad that Mom is going to get a room where I can have some time to myself just to spend with her. I like our little vacations since it lets me have Mom to all to myself for a little part of each day. At home, I have to share her with Dad, and the grandkids (when the come to visit), and dad's dog Ginger who is lots bigger than me, and the cats and even some fish! I admit I'm a little spoiled. I was here first before all these others (except Dad) and I don't always like to share. In fact, sometimes I get a little cranky about it - especially if it's a treat or a new bone!
Hey! I almost forgot to share the news! I made a new friend! Her name is Aspen and she is a Yorkie which is a small dog like me. Except she is fancier than me because she is all Yorkie and has papers and everything. I am lots of different things (Dad says I'm a Heinz 57. I never heard of that kind of dog before) and I don't have papers - unless you count the newspapers Mom used to put down for me until I learned to go outside. Mom showed me Aspen's picture and she is cute. I wish she lived close enough to come visit since she's almost the same size as me. It would be fun to have a friend my own size to play with that wasn't a cat! Aspen has her own website though, just like I do. She talks about taking care of small dogs and living with her humans. You should check it out. http://www.aspentheyorkie.com/. Stop by and say hello and tell her Travelin' Bob sent you.
I guess that's all for now. It's almost dinner time and I need to be in the kitchen in case Mom drops anything on the floor. I get a lot of treats that way!
Now we have to get ready to go. Mom said she's going to call Dr. Karen tomorrow and make an appointment for me to get my shots (ouch!) and a pedicure and maybe even a flea dip. Can't be too careful with those pesky fleas. I don't like shots but if I'm good Mom will buy me a hamburger on the way home! I love hamburgers with cheese on them and I only get them after a trip to Dr. Karen's. Mom says they're not good for me to eat very often but a once in a while treat is okay.
Another part of planning the trip is deciding whether to fly or drive. Mom said she is going to get on her Travelocity site tonight and check airfares. I'm not a huge fan of flying. I'd rather drive so I can be close to Mom on the trip. I'm always afraid one of these days I'll get lost and Mom won't find me. I've heard stories about that happening. Mom has a chip in my ear she says will help keep that from happening. But you never know... Mom almost always drives if I go with her so I think we probably will this time also. If not, it may be time for more "puppy dog eyes."
After that, we have to choose a hotel. We are welcome to stay with Christine and baby John, but truthfully, although I love him, spending all day with a baby can be tough on a dog. So I'm glad that Mom is going to get a room where I can have some time to myself just to spend with her. I like our little vacations since it lets me have Mom to all to myself for a little part of each day. At home, I have to share her with Dad, and the grandkids (when the come to visit), and dad's dog Ginger who is lots bigger than me, and the cats and even some fish! I admit I'm a little spoiled. I was here first before all these others (except Dad) and I don't always like to share. In fact, sometimes I get a little cranky about it - especially if it's a treat or a new bone!
Hey! I almost forgot to share the news! I made a new friend! Her name is Aspen and she is a Yorkie which is a small dog like me. Except she is fancier than me because she is all Yorkie and has papers and everything. I am lots of different things (Dad says I'm a Heinz 57. I never heard of that kind of dog before) and I don't have papers - unless you count the newspapers Mom used to put down for me until I learned to go outside. Mom showed me Aspen's picture and she is cute. I wish she lived close enough to come visit since she's almost the same size as me. It would be fun to have a friend my own size to play with that wasn't a cat! Aspen has her own website though, just like I do. She talks about taking care of small dogs and living with her humans. You should check it out. http://www.aspentheyorkie.com/. Stop by and say hello and tell her Travelin' Bob sent you.
I guess that's all for now. It's almost dinner time and I need to be in the kitchen in case Mom drops anything on the floor. I get a lot of treats that way!
Friday, May 16, 2008
We're Hitting the Road!
I'm excited! It's summer and Mom has decided to take a trip - and I get to go along! She hasn't decided where to go yet. I heard her on that little thing she uses to talk to other humans last night. She was talking about ideas for a vacation. I think she is trying to decide between visiting Aunt Mai Lei in Dallas (okay, but they have an awful lot of cats that don't like to play with me), Christine in Corpus Christi (that might be fun. I can see baby John! I LIKE babies!) or Desiree in Florida (that gets my vote. I love the beach!)
Once she decides, we will have to get ready. That means a trip to see Dr. Karen. That's always fun. I know sometimes I have to get shots and that hurts a little bit. But the ladies at Dr. Karen's are always nice to me. They pet me and cut my toenails for me so I can walk better. And if I have to get a shot, Mom always takes me for a hamburger afterward!
I hear Mom talking to someone on that black box again. She is still not sure where she wants to go. I know! Why don't YOU help her decide. Vote for which trip you think we should take. I'll do my best to convince Mom that's where we need to go. How you ask? Don't worry. I have Mom well-trained! And I'll keep you up to date on all the fun things there are to do for dogs (and cats too I guess) whereever you decide we should go.
Once she decides, we will have to get ready. That means a trip to see Dr. Karen. That's always fun. I know sometimes I have to get shots and that hurts a little bit. But the ladies at Dr. Karen's are always nice to me. They pet me and cut my toenails for me so I can walk better. And if I have to get a shot, Mom always takes me for a hamburger afterward!
I hear Mom talking to someone on that black box again. She is still not sure where she wants to go. I know! Why don't YOU help her decide. Vote for which trip you think we should take. I'll do my best to convince Mom that's where we need to go. How you ask? Don't worry. I have Mom well-trained! And I'll keep you up to date on all the fun things there are to do for dogs (and cats too I guess) whereever you decide we should go.
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