I'm a great player!

Hi all:
This morning Chris did something I don't quite like. She put me on a two
meter leash - she says for the feet lovers, it's six of those - and made
me go busy that way. I don't like it, I like my privacy! So I went very
quickly, as far away from Chris as possible. I only walked to the
crossroad, then crossed, walked a few paces and then stood to get it
over with. And then I went home. Chris says I'm funny, because she would
have walked me more, so I could sniff. But I don't want - I want to go
home!
And after we had arrived, she told me to get my ball. I did, and we
played throw the ball. It wasn't my treat ball, but the one that
squeeks. I even voluntarily gave it to her when she asked, although it
always takes a while until I make up my mind to drop it in her hand. She
says we need to improve on that, but I don't care.
And when mom came, Chris still played ball with me - funfunfun! And when
she put the ball away, I went and got it out of its corner, so we could
play some more. Chris says it's the first time I have done something
like this. And she also said we had a good play session.
Whad do you mean - play sessions are always good!
Cheers, Hapoo.

I was asked a question

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Hi all:
I was asked what I do when I go to work with Chris, or what she does for
work. I thought that might be an interesting answer to give, so here
goes:

I dont have a dad. I have Chris, and she works only at home. For Chris
work is what she defines to be work. While she is *working* I sleep
either on the
floor or in my Hapoo house. Sometimes she gives me a bone or cow ear.
Chris has a mom, but Chris says she is to old to really go out and work.
But mom is always on the run. I have nothing to do with that, however.
Chris herself
doesn't have a dad either, so I don't know anything about dads.
The only (and only wonderful) thing we have is Shadow, which is Chris'
Shadow. He's away most of the time. And when he is here, he defines work
just like
Chris - and I don't care all that much about it.
I like Chris' and my routine. We go out and I have to work, which I
enjoy. The rest is up to Chris, including petting when I ask her to
<eehee>
Cheers, Hapoo.

I didn't want!!!

Hi all:
Did you see the weather in the past days? We had snow ever since I came
home with Chris - and that's just cool!
Yesterday when I stepped outside, there was ice on top of the snow -
even cooler! Chris let me off leash in the middle of the street, and I
rolled and rolled! I love the cold stuff on my back, and rolling and
tossing myself in it is just wonderful!
Chris has bought herself some kind of nails for under her shoes. With
those she apparently walks much safer on the ice and in the snow,
although I try not to pull on the leash too much. She says she just has
to be very careful not to step on my paws, but that's worked well so
far.
Today, however, the ice and snow have melted, and there were huge
puddles on the ground - in fact, the road was one single puddle. In the
morning it was okay, but in the afternoon it was even worse. I simply
didn't want to go on the walk - I wanted to go back!
And then, when Chris walked on the right side of the street with me, I
wanted to go in the middle of the street, because there is the driest
way to walk. Chris was really upset with me and said I behaved like a
stupido.
Woofwoof, I mean I just wanted to help! I know Chris wears shoes that
leave the water outside - but puddles are no fun, not for her and not
for me! She says she was upset because in that street there are more
than one car per hour, and they go faster.
True, and whenever a car walks by I go slow. But just today I wanted to
go back!
And when Chris finally decided to return, I pulled. But don't do that
with Chris - she will make you walk with good manners.

Hey everyone, don't you think cars are strange? They speed through the
world like crazy, and they can carry so many things. And where I have
legs and paws, they have weels and tires.
I was okay on the evening walk, because we didn't do the street, but the
field route. And it started freezing again - how cool!
Cheers for now and good woofing night, Hapoo.

Unfair things in the Hapoo's life

Yeah you heard it right,
Sometimes I, too, need to complain. Last Saturday we were out shopping
and all that. We sat down to have food, when I lifted my head to see
something really yummy coming my way. A man had some meat that he was
surely going to give me.

But no sorry, Chris, as always, was faster than him. She took me by the
collar and told the man off in a very firm voice. She said that I'm not
getting any food while I'm working. Hey girl, has it ever occured to you
that I am hungry while you stuff yourself with all that delicious food?
She didn't even tell the man to pack the meat for me - stupid!

And then today we were in a furniture shop, and Chris told me to lie
down. There was a lady that got on the floor with me and wanted to pet
me. Chris told her off, but the woman was quite stubborn and was so
proud that I had smelled her. That didn't contribute to Chris' mood, but
she kept very calm and made sure the woman petted me no more.

It's unfair, for Chris should know by now that I just love pets! But
sorry Hapoo, you're working and you have to be a good girl at all
times!

But then there's something cool! We have discovered a cool little meadow
by the shopping center. Chris lets me off leash there to do both of my
businesses. And you now why? Because there she needn't clean up after
me. And I can chill out a little, and mom and Chris play with me and
cheer me on when I jump and run and bark. I love that!

And have I told you that Chris' clothes smell like Shadow again? I smell
each new piece of clothing that she wears and can tell where she spent
the time. I'm a detective sniffer after all! But I want Shadow!

Why that is, for he doesn't want to drag me along all the time? Because
that makes Chris happy, because Shadow is sometimes permitted to give me
really yummy food, and because I can play lick Shadow's hand if you
catch it - fun game!

But you know all of this by now, so I'd better go to sleep. Goodnight,
Hapoo.

re: [hapootalks] Hapoo's back

Hapoo:

So glad you're back. I bet you missed Chris so very much. I don't think I could stand being a kennel for as long as you. I don't understand my 2 foot sometimes, but I would be miserable without her, even if other people were really nice to me! Guess I think since I'm 7 years old that she should be with me always!!! Now, isn't that demanding or what!!!!!

Lonnie

Hapoo's back

Hi there:
Well I'm bad, I never told you about coming back and all that happy
stuff! So sorry, but Chris only lets me paw the computer for a short
while!
She and mom picked me up - I immediately heard the car and ran out that
way. I first saw mom and greeted her, and then I saw Chris, jumped up
and licked her. Heehee, I am not supposed to, but it is so great when
she finally comes back to pick me up! We went into the fenced area, and
the lady who takes care of me brought her male GSD. He first didn't want
to play, but then I managed to motivate him. And we both took turns
jumping up on people. That is just so much fun!
After Chris had had enough watching us play, she called me to her, put
me on leash and took me to the car. O I was so so excited! And when we
drove into a parking lot, I knew it was that of the mall.
And you guessed it, Chris had the harness ready, and I was ready to go.
I ran over my first curb, and Chris made me rework it. From then on I
was a really good worker. I even passed the Hapoo store without even
pulling towards it slightly! I found the farmacy and located the exit.
We went into a shoe shop and out, and then the humans had coffee.
And when we were home, Chris let me romp in the snow, jump, bark and
turn turn turn in the snow flat on my back.
I was completely happy when we went upstairs to see mom. I love that one
carpet where I can stretch out and have both doors there in sight.
This is the second complete day that I am here, and I really enjoy being
back with Chris. And I bet we'll soon go out with the harness again,
when it's not so slippery outside anymore. Chris walks very slowly and
carefully, so she doesn't fall. See, it's good to have four paws instead
of two!
Cheers, Hapoo.