Last night, I was lazing in front of my fan when I heard Daddy's car coming back so I got ready to be the one-dog welcoming party again. The moment they got home, I knew something was different. Instead of 'smelling a rat', I noted the scent of something else... it was the scent of another dog! Which wasn't me!! Oh My Paws! 

While I could smell the evidence, I needed something more to make sure I was right. Therefore I checked Mommy's camera and to my utter disappointment, this was what I found:
 

I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES. Even I fell in love a bit with the puppy in the pictures, and I was sure Mommy and Daddy did too! I sulked for a bit and considered calling SPCA to report this act of cruel abuse but I did not because I guess they knew I was upset so this was what they did to make up for it:

- more yoghurt in my dinner last night
- extra long walk after dinner
- extra praise
- tummy rubs at about 3am when I asked Mommy for it
- sleeping on the bed when Daddy went to work today
- a slice of cheese

Apparently this cute furball is called Dopey, and she is my cousin. Mommy told me I should not be jealous of my own cousin so I shall try not to be... Dopey, do read this blog often! Learn all the wise ways of the canine trade from me!

About 2 days ago, I had my monthly cluster of fits again. I chose a school holiday to begin my cluster of fits so Mommy can be home to take care of me. Mommy says I am very smart. Of course I am!! Let me tell you more about how smart I am. This post is especially good for all canine friends who read this journal!

I know how to pawmunicate with Mommy and Daddy. This is very important because as a dog, I have many needs.

When I need to peepee, I place my paw on Mommy's shoulder. Once she feels my paw on her shoulder, she will wake up and bring me to the toilet.

When I want to have a snack, I place my paw on her shoulder, and when she brings me to the kitchen, I will do a mad dance around where the kibble is kept. She will then give me a snack.

When I want to go for a walk, I will bite my leash and she will get the hint. She has not learnt this very well though. Sometimes, she doesn't bring me out despite me telling her I want to go for a walk. This usually happens when I wake her at about 3am. Not sure why she's so lazy!

When I am about to have a fit, I start acting weird. For example, I may jump up on the bed even though Daddy is there, or I may make crying noises. She will wake up and prepare towels and make sure I am in a safe location.

When I am sleepy, I will go to her and make grumpy noises. She will then prepare my bed and quilt and pat me till I fall asleep.

Finally, always make sure you are the centre of attention!! Lie on the newspapers! Sit on the laptop!! Lie on her lap!! Bite her book and don't let go!! A dog should be the centre of their owner's world!!
 

See!! It's very simple being Attention Seeking!

See how important pawmunication is? It's great to be understood. Remember!! Training your owner is key to a happy doggy life!!
 

It's a dog's life, I tell ya!

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I was looking through my older entries and I realised something. My eggzema is nearly gone! This is all thanks to Uncle Tai Way (who owns my favourite pet shop: see sidebar for his shop address).

Uncle Tai Way told my mommy to stop feeding me chicken-based products and to stick to fish-based products, and also told us to use a milder floor cleaning detergent at home. My skin is a million times better now, and I look so much better!

Compare!
 

Before (3 years ago):

See the red rings around my eyes and face!

After:

So handsome without eggzema!