Happy Birthday, USA

Happy Birthday, USA

Happy Birthday, USA!!! Mom and I got up early this morning so we could be in the Robson Ranch 4th of July Parade. It was hot, but not too hot. Mom gave me lots of water and checked the street to make sure it wasn't too hot for my feet. There were lots of golf carts and a few floats all decorated in red,...

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Happy Spring!!!

Happy Spring!!!

Happy Spring!!! I'm so glad spring is here. I love to explore around the backyard, and since Mom has work in the yard to do, I get to be outside more. I'm always on the lookout for intruders. People walk by with their dogs on the greenbelt path, and I have to sound the alarm so they stay on their side of...

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Vacation on Hilton Head Island

Vacation on Hilton Head Island

In January, Izzie and I vacationed on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for a couple of weeks. We drove 1145 miles across east Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia through rain and a little sleet and snow. As we traveled to and from South Carolina, we were happy to get off the road each day. On our...

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Happy Holidays from Izzie

Happy Holidays from Izzie

Happy Holidays!!! I had a great Christmas. How about you? Our outdoor Christmas tree is in the backyard so all of the neighbors on our greenbelt can see it. Grandma liked looking at the Christmas tree, so Mom puts it up every year so Grandma can see it from heaven. We also have a Grinch in the front yard....

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh what a beautiful Thanksgiving day! It's so nice outside, I don't want to come inside. But, Mom says I have to. Darn! I hope all of you get to spend time with your friends and family today. I’m going to stay home and take a nap while Mom spends Thanksgiving with friends. Hopefully, I’ll get a special...

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Happy Birthday Izzie!

Happy Birthday Izzie!

Happy Birthday to me!!! I had a birthday last week and had a really great time. First thing in the morning, Mom gave me lots of tummy rubs. She said I was turning eight years old and the day was going to be special. Then she gave me some cards. I’m not really sure what they’re for, but Mom likes setting...

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Izzie is Learning New Tricks

Izzie is Learning New Tricks

Mom and I have been very busy learning new tricks. I really, really like doing tricks. Every time I do one, I get a treat. My favorite treats are Blue Wilderness Salmon Wild Bits made especially for training. They are easy to break into small pieces. I’m little, so small pieces are better for me. If you...

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Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July

Mom and I are having a happy Fourth of July as we celebrate our country’s independence. First thing this morning, Mom put out our flag. Mom told me we were going to be in a parade and said I needed to get dressed up for the festivities. However, she said I didn’t have anything patriotic to wear since...

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Izzie’s Obedience School Graduation

Izzie’s Obedience School Graduation

Woof! Woof! Pat me on my back. Scratch my tummy. Tell me I'm a good dog. I graduated from Obedience School. I knew I would. After all, Poodles are really smart. I had lots of fun and met new friends at Obedience School. Boo was my favorite friend, but mostly because her Mom had good treats. Boo is the dog...

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Izzie’s Going to Obedience Class

Izzie’s Going to Obedience Class

Mom says we’re going to obedience class. She says I’m smart but won’t mind. She thinks I’m stubborn especially when we’re out on the back porch. It’s very important that I inspect the backyard and search for trespassers. I also chase the bunnies out of the garden. And when people and dogs walk by on the...

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1-Backporch Banter - Izzie

Woof!

I’m Izzie, a 4.5 pound Toy Poodle. I’m the mighty bunny hunter and protector of my backyard. I like to sit on Mom’s lap while she works on the computer. If you visit, I’ll throw toys at you and bark till you play with me. And most important of all, Mom loves me more than anything else.

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