Friday, October 14, 2011

Bode at 9 Months Old

Bode is 9 months old now.  We've had him for 5 months.  Following are 12 of the things I've learned about Bode so far:

1)     He like to sleep in.  As I compose this post he is snoring.  He can sleep in the strangest positions!


2)     He is a "velcro" dog.  He prefers to be stuck to one of his people at all times.



3)     His whole body wags furiously when he greets us.  Mike calls him Mr. Wiggles.

4)     He does not like to potty away from home.  He will hold it and hold it on a long walk but if we stop to talk to someone and he gets all excited, look out!

5)     He get lots of compliments for his good looks.  Seriously, I have had strangers stop their cars to tell me I sure have a good-looking dog.  It happens a lot.

6)     He believes all things are edible...duct tape, razors, plastic bags, newspaper, yarn, measuring tape, underwear, blankets, couches, wood, milk jugs, his kennel, Mike's hat, house plants, Sam's shoes... I think you get the idea here.

7)     He gets diarrhea a lot.  That may have something to do with #6.

8)     He loves practicing his commands, such as "sit", "stay", "come" and "lay down" as long as there are treats involved.


9)     He barks like a tiny girl dog when he wants something.  It is high-pitched and persistent.  Our son-in-law, Eric, was the first to tell him, "Bark like a man!"

10)   He has a very deep and menacing bark when he sees his own reflection in the sliding glass door.

11)   Bumblebee is his best friend.


12)   He loves EVERYBODY.  He enjoys meeting strangers although he is not always appropriate with his greeting.


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9 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, my gosh, how funny, Sue!! He seems like such a character. Love the pic of him and Maria -- our Sydnie is a velcro dog, too! Would love to meet Bode someday. :) Isn't it amazing how much joy they bring to our lives?

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady.
I love all your photos of Bode he is a Beautiful dog. I have a 155lb Great Dane she is going to be four years old this Dec.We love her she is our baby all of her. Thanks so much for your comments on my Tablescapes.
XXOO Diane

Maria Rose said...

Oh my goodness...that last photo put me over the edge!

Anna said...

Wow, your dog and mine have a lot in common. I bet if they met they would be best friends! ;)

Onlythemanager said...

Anna, I bet Bode would LOVE your dog. He's very, very social.

Diane, I long wanted a Great Dane. Everything I read about them they sounded very laid back. Is that how it is?

Maria, the funny thing is I was just taking a photo of Bode being friendly. It wasn't until I looked at the photo that I realized he was TOOO friendly!

Kate, too bad you don't live closer and we could let our velcro dogs play together.

Petra said...

That's funny, and he's handsomely cute!

AKM said...

He IS a handsome fella! That last picture is a hoot!

Anonymous said...

That is just too cute, I was referred to this post by MariaRose....

Onlythemanager said...

Hi Roxee,

Thanks for stopping by... a friend of Maria's is a friend of mine!

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