Aunt Sarah says deer poop is the breakfast of champions. I want to be a champion.

[Rachel & Gatsby]

The past couple of days have been nice, though I spent more time in the crate than usual. I'm starting to like it now that I'm bigger, and Mom took out the blanket that makes me hot. It's a stupid blanket with funny looking things that Mom calls penguins. I'd drag it out of the crate and pee on it. I think she got the message.

Yesterday I saw Mom do the things she does when we're going to go for a car ride or if she's going to leave me. If I think she's going to leave me, I lay at her feet and give her my signature "pouty eyes" because I don't want her to go, and I don't want her to put me in the crate. Sometimes it works - like the day we went to the dog park. I pouted, and she let me go! I need to remember to do that more often.

Anyway, while Mom was getting ready yesterday, she kept talking to Aunt Sarah about something about a movie. I thought that meant the dog park, so I went to look for my green rope. I think I left in the car. If not, it's at the dog park, and we'll just have to go get it.

I guess "movie" doesn't mean dog park, though, cause she put me in my crate. She did give me those hard cold things she gets out of the fridge, though. I like to chew on those. So, I guess it wasn't so bad. I took a nap.

Today Mom left real early this morning. I was still sleepy. But she didn't put me in the crate. Later, when Aunt Sarah left, she didn't put me in the crate either! Though, I'm pretty sure she was supposed to, but I'm not going to tell.

I like Aunt Sarah. She lets me out in the livingroom sometimes, and I get to put my paws on the couch. Though, I'm not allowed all the way on the couch, which is weird. If Mom is, why am I not?

She also lets me eat deer poop. Mom always gets upset when I try to eat deer poop in front of her. I think she should try it. She also calls me Sicko. I wonder if that's supposed to be my name. I hope not, cause Gatsby better.

Today Mom came home. I love it when she comes home, because she acts so excited to see me! It's cute, because I think she thinks I'm excited to see her. I just have to pee, but I don't want to hurt her feelings so I pretend.

Mom and I took a nap. And when we woke up, we got into the car and went the place where Aunt Sarah was. She came out so did that Mariah girl. I like her. She's little and makes me feel like I've gotten bigger. She told me I did, which is good. I need to get bigger so I can get the food off the counter and my snacks off the shelf.

Tomorrow, I really hope we go back to the dog park. I need to see if my rope is there. Today is too hot, and Mom says she's worried about my black fur. Maybe tomorrow.

Mom has been talking about something called Halloween. I think that means dog park. She also says I need a costume. I think that means toys. So, we'll probably go to the pet store to get toys before we go to the dog park tomorrow. Which will make for a really good day.

I have to poop.

-Gatsby

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Gatsby, you are one smart little dood! You're doing a great job of controlling the humans, I see great things in your future! Guinness and Murphy are right: whatever you do, do not let them put you in a costume! It is the ultimate in doodle humiliation! They put you in a costume, then laugh at you and put embarrassing pictures of you here on DK so everyone else can laugh at you! It is doodle abuse! Pee on it, tear it up, drag it into the yard and bury it, but do not let them put it on you! If God had intended for dogs to wear clothes, he wouldn't have given us fur coats!
Your friend,
Jackdoodle

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I want to go live with Aunt Sarah!!!! Deer poop for breakfast EVERYDAY!!! Hooray!!! It's one of my favorites!!! You lucky dog!!! Tara Doodle

[Rachel & Gatsby]

Thanks everyone! My rope has been recovered; it was in the car, right where I left it.

Guinness & Murphy, it may take a couple of tries...I actually had to pee on the blanket right in front of Mom before she finally understood that I didn't like it. Humans.

Oh, doods, these outfits you bark of do not sound good. I should probably pee on those, too, huh?

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Great blog, Gatsby! You've got a pretty good thing going with a Mom and an Aunt Sarah to take care of you. Take our advice, and run like the wind when your Mom tries to put a Halloween costume on you. Once they get started, it's all over....there will be bandannas, coats, sweaters, boots, and all kinds of other "outfits". Just Say "NO". Actually we really like how you got rid of your blanket...maybe you could try that. Your friends, Guinness and Murphy

[Donna K & Quincy]

Gatsby, it sounds like you had a great day, as for the deer poop breakfast, I think I'll stick to toast.

[Christine & Shelby]

Gatsby.... loved your blog. I hope you get back to the dog park soon!

[Tessa, Ellie and Wheezy]

LOL...Gatsby your a pretty cool dog....I hope you find your rope!!