Downward Doggie

When I started going to school, I was really good at "Sit" but I didn't get this "Down" thing.   Since I am a low-rider… "Down" just seemed silly.   I mean… do I really need to get lower to the ground?

Well… over time and with lots and lots of practice, I now have a Masters in "Down". I know that some of my furfriends are still struggling with this, so I thought I'd share some pointers.  

For starters, let me just say, "Down" is really cool.   Everytime I do it for Mom... she giggles and gives me a treat.   I like to make Mom laugh anddddd you know... I never turn down a treat.   I even do "Down" when I'm confused and don't understand what she wants.   She is such a pushover for my "Down" that she forgets what she originally wanted me to do and gives me a treat anyways.   Pretty cool huh?

Now Pupfessor Ranger (that's me) will share with you everything you need to know.

Your objective:   To perform the perfect "Down"

Here I am doing a perfect "Down"

"Down" is all about the BSP (Back-Shift-Plop).

Here are the steps:

  1) Focus.   Think about how much you want that treat.

  2) Shift your weight back

  3) Plop down

  4) Look up and look cute.  A TREAT is all yours for the taking !!!!

Now... if you watch my video.. and you too can do a perfect "Down".

I hope this helps you get lots and lots of cookies and makes your peeps laugh.

Chow for now.

Ranger (Downward Dog Yogi Master)
I think I like that title better than Pupfessor.

7 Things about Me

ARrrrrrrrrrrOooooooooooooo!

I love Misaki.   She is one of my BPPs (Best Puppy Pals).

 Misaki

What do I love about Misaki?   So glad you asked.

• She is tall and beautiful.   Just look at her!
• She has a really cool name.   I just love to say Misssssssaaaki.
• She is very exotic and has a cool foreign accent (she's from the UK by way of Alaska).
• She is accomplished and hard working.  She is a Founding member of the CSI (Canine Service of Investigation) Agency.   How cool is that?
• She's a fashionista.   Gotta love a girl with a bandana obsession.
• She gives me lots of comments on my blog and has listed me in her Blogroll.   I love to see my name on my furfriend's blogs.
• And…. she has given me my very 1st Award.   Yippy!   I got the "Seven Things About Me" award.

With this award I have to list 7 things that you might not know about me and then pass it on to 7 other worthy furfriend.   Here is my list:

1. Mom thinks I have ADD.   I am Inattentive (but only when there is no treat in sight),  Easily Distracted (ok… I admit it. If something looks better over There… I'll drop whatever I am currently doing to check it out),  Disorganized (ok… I do leave my toys strewed all over the place), and Forgetful (yes… I admit it, I sometime forget where I hid my bones).    I prefer to think of all these characteristics as simply puppy mania.
2. I am height-challenged.    Not short…. but I am a low rider.   Sometimes being a low rider comes in handy cuz I can sneak under things when one of those peeps try to catch me and pick me up.  
3. I do not really like hugs.   While I like to hug my furfriends and little bears, I really am not too fond of hug grabs.    I grin and bear it when Aunty D insist on daily hugs.
4. I'm a light pouncer.  In the evening, when the lights are on, I like to pounce on the shadows it makes.   Mom think's I'm nuts when I scratch at the carpet where I see a  flicker of light.   I love light tag in the yard at night too (with a flashlight).
5. I really DO know what "Come" means.   I just don't always want to "Come" when called.   It is more fun to hear Mom run through all her "bribe words" to get me to "Come".   "Dinner-time", "Carrots", "Apples", and "Cookies" are all good bribes words.
6. I love, love, love… Cherrios.  Need I say more?
7. I really like to make Mom laugh.   She is a real push-over for when I do my "Down" really good.

Now…  who should I pass it on to.   This is a big responsibility for one little lad.   I may have to take a nap first.

Sooooooo… Now that I'm all rested, I decided to pass it onto these pawsome furfriends.

Drumroll pleaseeeeeee.

Stuart of the Scottie Chronicles - he is simply the coolest Scottie in blogville
Downunder Dougall - he makes me BOL
Daisy, Bella & Roxy - more Downunder furfriends
Cuttie-pie Mr. Pip - in desperate need of a new headband
Ruby the crazy Airedale - a real high-jumper
Sweet Cotton Candy - I'm in love again
The Sterling Boys Sam and Monty - HeeHaw

I can't wait to read all about their "Seven Things About Me" entry.
If you haven't visited their blogs, you must go there.  You are in for a treat.  Yes, I said it... TRRRRRRREAT!

Chow for now.  I'll bark at you soon,

Ranger (one happy puppy)

Free Bear Hugs

Today is "National Hug a Bear Day"

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?

I see a Scottie, looking at me. 

Scottie, Scottie, what do you see? 

I see a Brown Bear, sitting in front of me.

Hello Brown Bear.  My name is Ranger.   Can I give you a hug?   Today is "Hug a Bear Day" and you are the first Bear that I have seen today.

Aweeeeeeeee…… that was nice.

Knock-knock!

Hello there.  Is this where Ranger lives?

We All Want Hugs Too!

Chow for now.   I think it is going to be a longggggggggg day.

Ranger (the huggable pup)

Peees.   Aunty D read this book to me today.   It is one of her favorite books.