My Uncle Taylor came to visit from North Carolina recently and he brought with him a new fun toy for me and Trooper to play with.
You can also watch this video on youtube.
I’m not sure our enthusiastic fun about our new toy was appreciated by everyone (I heard the ponies on the farm muttering that they needed ear plugs), but hey, sometimes you just gotta bark at things!
What types of things does your dog like to chase? 
I once had this water bottle.
But then he gave me the evil eye.
And I got my revenge.
Moral of the story…..don’t ever give me the evil eye!
This is my very special pony friend, Minnow. You’ve probably already met him before, but incase you didn’t know, Minnow is a world-famous artist! His paintings have sold all over the world and help to raise money for animal rescue groups.
Over the weekend I got to hang with my pony friend and watch him create some of his masterpieces.
But famous artists can’t do it alone, there’s always a clean-up crew hiding behind the scenes.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Of course even assistants sometimes get a painted nose or two!
It’s all part of the job description.
You can find out more about Minnow and all the Painting Ponies at PaintingPony.com
The last few weeks I’ve been busy helping with construction at the farm – most specifically the site of Trooper’s new house.
From helping to install insulation…..
…to helping to make cuts on the table saw, I’ve pretty much become a house building expert! (don’t worry, I don’t actually use the saw, I simply bark at the operators to not cut off a limb!)
Trooper on the other hand is becoming quite skilled at holding boards in need of nailing. He may or may not be sneaking off with a few that he “claims” need shortening with the help of a few skilled gnaws!
When I signed up to help build this house I really was not informed about just how many hours it actually takes to build a house from the ground up. It’s a good thing Trooper brought along his construction bed, because I must admit it has come in handy during long work hours on the farm.
Working into the wee hours of the night to keep the house building on schedule is apparently now in my job description.
With a few power naps tossed in here and there.
Don’t worry though, Trooper and I are quite good at encouraging our workers to KEEP WORKING when it comes down to it!
And thankfully due to our hard work progress is moving along rather quickly now, with the drywall installation going in just this past weekend!
Yup, definitely starting to look like a real house now! I’ve already “marked” my bedroom for when Trooper lets me sleep over.
And I’m proudly wearing my badge of sawdust to prove just how much of a hard worker I am!
My ponies recently got a new toy to play with in their pasture.
Mom fills it with bits of hay and horse treats, and the ponies proceed to bite, kick, and roll it around the pasture in the hopes that one will eventually pop out of the hole.
It was quite obvious they had no idea what they were doing. So being that I’m so well versed in the art of interactive toys, I offered to show them how it’s done.
Alright fine, I rolled and kicked it too! Apparently pony toys are built to last!
How is your dog at mastering interactive toys?
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One more thing before I get to my monthly recap, because it’s oh-so-exciting! Have you heard about the World’s First Laptop for Dogs from Toshiba?
Seriously, it’s about time! Do you know how hard it is to type on a standard keyboard with these paws? With a built in doggie cam and bark-to-text software I’m totally moving this to the top of my wish list! You can find out more about the incredible PetBook K9 from Toshiba.
Ok so now onto my exciting March Adventures…..
I introduced everyone to Charlie Be Good, and gave away some adorable designer bow ties!
I shared some photos from the National Pet Expo as well as the fun I had watching the Oscars with host Ellen this year – and can you believe it, more snow photos!
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of how I can totally entertain myself when there isn’t anyone there to play fetch with me!
I modeled my new Mattie & Margot Ombre Collar and even gave a few away!
I shared that I will be performing at the Spring Doxie Fest this April, and also posted a video of my latest trick!
I went on a fun road trip in my home state of Pennsylvania where I did a little hiking, shopping, and exploring!
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of why I enjoy when my ponies start to shed their winter coats!
I took a bath with some Dogtails Shampoo and gave away a bottle too!
I shared the new pet seat that I got for the car…..did you know it’s even heated!
I shared some pictures of me working extra hard at the shop.
I shared my love of the springtime mud in a great Throwback Thursday video.
I shared some Nutrisource Lamb treats with a bear friend, and even gave away some great products from Chewy.com.
I had a lovely breakfast thanks to my friends at Barkbox.
I shared my newest addition to my online shop, these cute dachshund graphic prints drawn by my mom – that come in a variety of colors and patterns.
I shared a Throwback Thursday video of my very first airplane ride.
I tested out a PawCheck at-home wellness kit, and you can still enter to win one for your pet!
Wow, that was some March! Exciting as it was, I can’t wait to kick off April. Speaking of April, how did you guys enjoy my little April Fools Day Joke? That’s right, the Toshiba Petbook I mentioned at the beginning of this post was a clever little April Fools Day joke thought up by the funny folks at Toshiba. I thought it was just too hilarious not to share (although I secretly did wish it was real). If you click on an of the “learn more” buttons at the bottom of their page you can see their little ruse!
Happy April Fools Day! Did I fool you?
A couple of years ago I took to the air (just like Snoopy only not quite as dramatic) and went for my first single engine plane ride! I had a blast looking at everything below turn into tiny little specs….just like ants….or rodents to be hunted!
I can’t wait for my next plane ride! Has your dog ever flown before?
You can read all about my plane ride in 2012 and how I took to air with ease!
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Chewy.
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So when I met my new bear friend in Dushure, PA – I decided to share the bounty since it looked like he had put on a few extra winter pounds himself!
My “sharing” didn’t last long because who am I kidding, these treats were too yummy not to enjoy myself!
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With today being the official first day of Spring I thought it would be appropriate to share a throwback video of me getting as dirty as possible on the farm. You know, in honor of all the springtime mud thats here!
It’s not Spring unless you get dirty!
What kind of dirt does your dog track in this time of year?
Spring is almost here (yes really), and I can always tell when it’s just around the corner because my pony friends start to shed all of their hair!
Now not only do I love shedding season because it means warmer weather should be here soon, but also because pony hair can be quite entertaining! Just check out this video from 2012…
Who else can hardly wait for shedding season to start?
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