Despite my protestations, each weekend we spend one morning at a pet store. Sounds good, you say. I understand. But I’m not like other dogs. While the world is slowly growing on me, I’m still scared of a lot of things. And one of the […]
“Ooo, see the heart, Otto! GO STAND NEXT TO IT I WANT TO TAKE A PICTURE”. That’s what I heard mum say. So I moved over a few steps, and was coincidentally standing right next to it. She was hoping for my face, but what […]
It’s getting hot out here. Time to soak the toes. And do my best to get a gulp of this nice, murky water. Mum tries to stop me, but I seem to get a few gulps in. I know that I’m not supposed to, but […]
OK, so it’s obviously not the first time that I’ve ever sat down. That would be silly. But this is, captured for all the world to see, the first time that I have sat down on command. With all of the distractions around in my […]
Today was a big day. Mum wasn’t sure how it was gonna go. We went for the evening walkie with a human friend in tow – and we’ve never done that before. I’m still getting used to the idea that there are humans other than […]
OK, so I don’t usually get political. I’m an easy-going puppy who believes in happiness and acceptance for all (just mostly me). I’m a Pittsburgh-er and I love this little city. In the past 5 months that I’ve been here – while sometimes big and too […]
Or I shall be forced to do THIS FACE. Then, as you know, you cannot leave and must run back several times to bring me biscuits and scrub my fuzz. Just stay home with me – let’s eat snacks and play bitey face. Love, Otto […]
Not I. I think I like the scruffy look. Makes me seem distinguished. OK, maybe a little rough at times, but more manly, rugged. Which helps me, as a puppy, to see myself in this way. Plus I really, really, really don’t want to go […]
Ah, today I met the sweetest girlie in the park. I was just minding my own business, being startled by chipmunks and trying to chase joggers, when I saw her. Fur the same colors as mine, and a tail that could clear a table. We […]
