Pet Rod

Rod is a dog who knows what he wants. And what he wants is for you to pet him.

Your first mistake will be making eye contact.

Your second mistake will be addressing Rod.

Your final mistake will be your first pet.

After this, you will engage in an endless petting and guilting cycle.

Guests are not excused from this cycle.

Enjoy your Saturday full of Rod pets!

Car Ride Rod

Rod definitely has a seating preference while in the car.

It is the front seat.

Window down? Even better!

When placed in the backseat, he seems to think some sort of mistake has been made.

Once his proper seating arrangement has been restored, he is quite pleased.

All is well in the front seat.

Holiday Rod

Christmas is all about being around the ones you love – Rod sees it as his opportunity to get all the things he loves. These items include but are not limited to:

Getting pet

by everyone.

His new mini-basketball.

My spot.

Green beans.

Yorkies.

Being the center of attention.

Thankfully, the holiday season guarantees most of these things will be coming his way.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Hero Rod

I know after the frog incident I said I would only walk in the daytime, but daylight savings is making nighttime walks inevitable.

While we haven’t had any dead frogs on the loose, we do get the occasional surprise barks

and hoots.

But one evening last week we saw something on the horizon that startled us both

and we paused as it approached.

When I realized that it was a dog and headed right for us, I picked up the Rod to give him a height advantage

and braced for impact.

And indeed Rod used this to his advantage.

This heroic act allowed us to continue on safely!

The beast made one attempt to follow us, but it was quickly shut down. 

And into the night we went.

What a hero!

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Swimming Rod

Like every mom does during summer vacation, I took Rod for swimming lessons at his daycare.

Though Rod has never been a water lover,

it seemed like a good idea for him to get some swimming practice in. Rod was less than enthused.

When an ordinary dog gets in the water, they do this:

Rod however chose to show his displeasure through peaceful protest.

Rod did finally get used to the water, though it was done begrudgingly.

So proud of my little swimmer!

He still hates bathtime, though.