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Dear Mom,
I know you wanted to do chores today. Instead I am offering you a better set of alternatives.
As you can see, I confiscated your brush. But I am willing to share
My soccer ball,
Or my pink and purple tug,
Or best of all, my snorkel gear!
Great alternatives, don’t you think?
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Home, Humor
Oh, Brother! Have I got a unique brother! Dash, the adorable Lab bounces between perfect service dog and wiggle butt Lab. As a genteel lady, with excellent manners and his older sister, his attitudes and antics can drive me crazy!
At times he is appears so lazy that he will not get off his —!
Other times, he is on the ball and ready to help!
If I asked him to join me in a game, he would decline …
So, I tried an athletic outlet for his energy. Here is what he thought of that, I guess.
Then he tried to act mature and get a desk job! Epic fail–LOL.
My brother ( and I) are more precious than money!
Oh, brother, gotta love ’em- just look at that face!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Home, Humor
I cannot help being a hungry Newfie or following my nose! Mom thinks I should follow her rules but sometimes I cannot help being a “naughty, nosy Newfie” and chasing the source of the delicious smells associated with food…and trouble!!!!
You see, in our home food is always put away and trash is placed in a cabinet in a garbage can with a lid. You think the those humans don’t want us to explore it? Well, the other day the garbage lid was not tightly closed and this fragrant smell wafted out!
Dash could not help himself and he opened the cabinet. I would never do such a thing! And then he created quite a mess!! Mom thought we shared the blame however and decided we both deserved the same…
How silly we look!! Do you think it will stop us?!?!?
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Home, Humor
We were all snuggled on Mom’s bed and as usual she was a restless sleeper. I watched over her and Dash snored loudly. My mind wandered as the sun came up and I wondered what Mom was dreaming about. Was I in her dreams? Oh, of course I had to be! Then what was making her so restless this morning? Was she sharing “my” stairs dream?
Or perhaps she was experiencing life as me in another of my dreams when I am victimized by the roaring monster!
Well, I pawed her a couple of times and she acted like I would…
So we are back to sweet dreams again!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Home, Humor
When we are volunteering, we often talk with students about using (or not using) their cell phones and computers. We speak about being polite in real life and in virtual life. Humans have developed a code of interaction of social media termed “netiquette” when using electronic devices. We dogs have some basic rules too. And here is one of them…
Wouldn’t you agree with this netiquette rule?
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Classroom, collaboration, Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Home, Humor, School, Service Dog, Students, Therapy Dog, Volunteering, Working Dogs
Like all humans, Mom often wants treats that are not healthy for her. Today it was an “ice cream daze”! I claim that dogs are just as deserving of “ice cream daze”. We even have “special devices” made for ice cream- LOL. What do you think?
We dogs deserve “ice cream daze”, too!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Home, Humor
Good Morning says my tummy! And then I tell Mom I am hungry. She feeds me a healthy meal. I tell her again several times a day. After all, a girl must eat well when she works, right? And, then there are the times when my nose tempts me…those delectable smells of crumbs and wrappers just waiting to be licked as they lay in wait in the trash can!
Mom or one of the kids always catches me and says, “Bella, that is not your food!”. Really? It certainly smells like food to me and I want to check it out. My tummy is ready for food again!
Yes, me, Bella-always hungry!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Home, Humor, Service Dog, Therapy Dog, Volunteering, Working Dogs
It’s Friday and we are glad this week is over: TGIF!
What a hectic and historic week it has been…we are ready for the weekend. In Kentucky, and especially in Louisville, once March Madness ends, Derby celebrations begins. Naturally we girls want to look our best. I saw the groomer for a new ‘do. I am “on the fence about it” and Dash was literally thru the fence.
I wanted a retro ‘do but this…
This 80’s ‘do may be a bit much. I think my dancing shoes are just perfect though!
Thank Goodness It’s Friday and Bring on Derby!
Woofs and Wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Home, Humor
It’s Monday morning and that dreaded “back to work” time that can make some people grumpy. Mom and I always look forward to returning to our “work” but I have to admit, she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed until she is caffinated and walked! ( Don’t tell anyone that!).
One thing that we do in our home on Monday mornings and every morning is
We love one another very much and being kind to one another all the time, no matter how grumpy we do feel, makes our relationships better. So try it out this Monday! Bet your day will improve! Happy Monday!!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Home, Humor
We take volunteering seriously. But we have a sense of humor as well when
explaining it to others. Animal Assisted Therapy occurs when animals facilitate a specific goal that is set for an individual by a professional (doctor, PT, OT, psychologist or teacher). It requires many specially trained skills. But we love this silly cartoon!
We could all use a little therapy like this!
Woofs and wags,
Bella
Posted in Goofy Newfie, Helping Mom, Humor, Medical, Therapy Dog, Volunteering, Working Dogs
Bella, My BFF 