I Embarrassed Myself!

Every day I get to do something new. Yesterday while on my walk I actually sneaked up behind a squirrel. When he finally caught on to me I was only about six inches away from him. He jumped a foot into the air and his little feet were already running before he hit the ground. I chased him right up a tree! He was chattering and swiping his tail back and forth at me.

Last week we went over to some friends of mom and dad's. They have a beautiful home but there was a big area of dark blue on their big patio. I was prancing around checking out the digs and stepped onto that dark blue thing. Suddenly I was wet and I didn't know how I was going to get out! I don't like being in water at all, and my attempts at doing the doggy paddle were failing fast. I really thought I was going to drown! Suddenly, there was mom, reaching into the water to get me out. I immediately shook the water off, sorry mom. I knew there was no way this was going to go by unnoticed, and I was right. I don't think I'll ever hear the end of that little mishap.

I finally caught a gecko the other day, or rather I caught his tail which came off in my mouth. I spit it out so fast! Not only did it taste horrible, the tail kept wiggling even though it wasn't attached to the gecko anymore.I still chase them but I don't go for the kill anymore.

I really love it here in Florida and mom swears that I've gotten smarter. Even when I don't have my leash/hearing aid on I listen to my parents. Even though I know there are a gazillion dogs all around me, I stay with my mom.

Yessiree, I do like this retirement living!

Jupiter Beach has gone to the Dogs!

I am one happy Cooper. Yesterday I finally got to go to a real beach where they actually allow dogs! I never knew such a thing existed, but Jupiter Beach in Jupiter Florida welcomes all dogs, even mutts, like I should talk.

Now I have to admit, the sand and the water were a pain. I got thirsty and tried to drink the water but OMG, I wanted to spit it right back out! It was salty and horrible. Thankfully mom brought me some real water! She brought me a blanket so I could lay down without being in the sand, but I was more interested in the shady areas beside Dad and behind mom. I had so much fun meeting these new dogs. I think if people got along as well as dogs do, there would be more peace in the world. That's my political stand, and I'm sticking with it.

I was very surprised to see how laid back and playful all the dogs were. Big ones were playing with little ones and some were just plowing into the water to fetch a tennis ball. Most dogs didn't have leashes but my parents consider mine a hearing aid. I simply don't hear them off leash, and I have no intention of learning that little trick. Once in awhile I manage to sneak out and I am off like a shot.

When we left the beach Mom rinsed my toes with water. I am a nail-biter and she saved me from eating a lot of sand.

I had fun, but it looked like the dogs off leash were the ones who were having the most fun. Maybe they should fence it in for hearing-impaired dogs like me...

I am loving being a snowbird-dog!