Mystery Toller

Brothers are stupid

2007-04-14T17:54:00.000-07:00

So my mom went to Canada and left me behind. Although it was very relaxing while she was gone, Mom came back with a big surprise... a little brother for me. She thought I would be happy. Like, WRONG!

He's gross and stupid. He picks up dead birds and carries them around. He even takes them to Mom as gifts. What does she want with a dead duck when she can have a dirty tennis ball?

Mom says he's an excellent Toller and will have his WC in no time. I told her that I was already potty trained!?!

Does anyone want a little brother? I'll trade him for 10 tennis balls and a 1 lb. bag of Gourmutt's Pizza Bones...

5 tennis balls? OK, 2 tennis balls and a handful of pizza bones. Anyone? Anyone?

Happy Howl-o-ween

2006-10-31T19:32:00.000-08:00

Oh Boy. Mom took me trick or treating and I really wowed everyone with my tricks, so I got lots of treats. My costume was cool too. I was a Nova Scotia Retriever Tolling Duck. Scary, eh?

Take Me Drunk, I'm Home

2006-10-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

Home in Wisconsin, that is. This is my big brother, Wrigley. He partied it up at our National Toller Specialty this year. I didn't drink quite as much as he did, but did have my share.

Thanks for the great memories, Bro!

Meet the Toller Booth

2006-09-15T09:57:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I'm a famous Toller now, so you can call me Your Hundness if you like. I was the Toller representative for the AKC Responsible Ownership Day last Saturday in Raleigh. You can see my pictures at http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/2006/NCindex.cfm

I also did a Canine Musical Freestyle demonstration. Can you believe I had to do Freestyle on an Agility field? How wrong is that! I told Mama to just let me run and I'd really show the crowd some Freestyle. It should be called Canine Agility Freestyle. You can see my video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5JQA8rtcO8 I'm the gorgeous redhead and my mom is the idiot chasing me. Ha. Ha. Sorry Mom.

Reading with Papa

2006-09-11T18:51:00.000-07:00

Here I am reading with Papa. Before I nap, I'd like to say hello to my mom's new friends at RaTaT. Happy... yawn.. reading.... Zzzzz.

Hello Up There

2006-08-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

Just a quick pic on our way to the range.

Rippin' It Up

2006-08-16T09:45:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo!!! See me skate. I'm the fastest doggie on four wheels.

Beware of Snakes

2006-08-07T17:21:00.000-07:00

I tried to make a new friend and see what happens. What a snake in the grass, copperhead actually.

Mama says always have your vet on speed dial because in an emergency, it is easy to forget. Know the dangers in your area and how to handle them. And try to kill or at least identify the snake if there is a bite involved. The more info you can give the vet, the better.

I can't believe she actually used this picture. I look like a rabid Basset Hound. Pl-eeze, can't we get back to the glamour shots now.

Coolin' Out

2006-08-05T16:11:00.000-07:00

Man, it has been SOOOO hot here this week. Papa decided to give me some liver flavored ice cream. Yum. Thanks Papa!

Hi

2006-08-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

Skirt Tales

2006-07-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

Here I am hangin' on to my mom's skirt tail... where I like to be.

Head Shot

2006-07-24T19:14:00.000-07:00

Here's my head shot. See my pretty white spot? My soulful eyes...

Nap Time

2006-07-23T08:07:00.000-07:00

C'mon, Mom. I'm trying to take a nap here. I need my beauty sleep.

Toll-zart Anyone?

2006-07-20T19:06:00.000-07:00

You may not know this, but I am a singer. Because I am a Toller, I have a greater range of high notes. When you hear us in all of our glory, fear not! We are not being fed into the wood chipper. We are singing of the joys of life.

Mariah Carey eat your heart out.

Relaxin'

2006-07-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Just Chillin' after a run through of the Rally course.

Hi Ya'll

2006-07-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody. It's been a while, but I'm back. Just been enjoying my summer.

I hope you have too.

Cheers,

Dixie

Mystery Hounds

2006-05-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

There's nothing I love more than a several hour game of fetch. When I get tired out, I like to settle down with a nice mystery book. My favorite genre is dog mystery. There is even an internet group for lovers of dog mysteries. My mom says it is a lot of fun, and the people are great. When my mom reads my books, she finds a lot of new games to play with me.

Mom asks that I say hello to all of her fellow Dog Mystery friends for her, especially her favorite author, Mr. Lee Charles Kelley (author of A Nose for Murder, et al.)

Gotta Go. Wanna Read!

Servicing

2006-04-23T18:47:00.000-07:00

Here I am helping my dad shop. I get to ride on the cart. Wheeee!!!!

Too bad we can't go fast enough to make my ears flap.

Buddies

2006-04-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Y'all! This is my buddy, Cody. He's a Toller, too.

Today Aunt Renee brought him over, and we went to the Gourmutt's, for a walk and to the doggie store. I wish she would come more often, she spoils me!!!

Rally Ho

2006-04-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

"Heeling is fun and builds teamwork."

Yeah Mom, I just like the treats.

Wasabi !!!

2006-03-31T07:25:00.000-08:00

Yum, Sushi. Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto. Raw fish for my raw diet. May I have some more, please sir.

Freestyle

2006-03-27T16:03:00.000-08:00

Wow. Mom is really brilliant. She has lots of fun ideas. Her latest - Canine Musical Freestyle. We do a choreographed routine to music together. I get to run and Mom gets to dance. Two things we both love.

Let's Dance!!!

Deliver to where?

2006-03-10T15:11:00.000-08:00

Mom is trying to teach me to deliver to hand. Shoot... it's more fun to just run around with it.

Here Ducky Ducky

2006-03-07T13:13:00.000-08:00

Come to me. I am Toller. See me toll.

I said Come, Duck, Come! Geez. What are you... dead?

On The Hunt...

2006-03-05T19:20:00.000-08:00

I don't think I could have had more fun today if I tried. Mom to me to a Hunt Test seminar. She's gonna let me get a huntin' title. But I don't care about no stinkin' letters on my name. I'm a Toller, I'm born to hunt. See my duck. First I sniff its butt. Then I chase it. Fun. Mom says I'm "birdie." We got to swim too. Whew, I'm tired. Time to go dream about ducks. ZZzzz...

Littleriver's Ava Noelle

2006-03-04T17:50:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone. I'm feeling better today. I have spent the last two days lamenting the loss of my wonderful little sister, Ava. She was tragically killed on Thursday. Life just isn't fair!!!! She was only 14 months old and recently recovered from surgury to correct her chondrdyspacia. She had a very bright future and a mom who loved her very much.

I love you little sister, and I will miss you. Save me a spot at the Rainbow Bridge.

You are always in my heart,

Dixie

Pretty Girl

2006-02-27T20:12:00.000-08:00

Aren't I pretty? I'm a happy girl with my new stuffed monkey. As soon as Mom lets me up, I'm going to rip its face off and pull out all of the stuffing.

Chasin' Bumpers

2006-02-24T16:52:00.000-08:00

See Dixie run. Run Dixie Run. Here I come with the fake duck. It ain't a tennis ball, but it'll do. Throw it again.

Florida Fun

2006-02-22T12:39:00.000-08:00

Hi All. We returned home yesterday from our eventful Florida vacation. After the Toller Fun Fest, we went to visit my cousin, Boo. He's a S**t Zoo, but lots of fun. I also got to play on the boat. Fun, fun, fun, in the warm Florida sun.

Tons o' Toller Fun

2006-02-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

Wow! Toller Fun Fest in Gainsville, Florida. What a great time. I made so many new friends. We ran, played and swam. My mom and dad had fun, too. I hope they take me back next year. By the way, it was about 80 degrees in sunny Florida.

Andy

2006-02-16T20:41:00.000-08:00

Sorry I have been gone so long. I have been busy playing with my buddy, Andy. He's a Lab, but I don't hold it against him.
Tomorrow, we go to Florida, and I get to play with other Tollers!!! Yippee!!!

Glorious Morning

2006-02-05T11:06:00.000-08:00

This morning, I took Mom exploring in the woods. We went down to the creek, along the horsetrails and ... Ureka... a pond. Complete with ducks. A Duck Toller's paradise. Well, we could use more ducks. The best thing about it - we just have a 10 minute walk through the woods. Oh, Joy. A new place to play!!!

Balls

2006-02-02T21:00:00.000-08:00

Dixie has more balls than Jack Bauer!

WAG!!!

2006-02-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

Forget Macy's and Bloomingdale's - Wag is the place to shop. They have everything you need to be a dog, except for a tail. They carry only the best in leashes, toys, treats and food.

Today, Mrs. Jan was working. I love Mrs. Jan. She gives lots of love and belly rubs, and she knows the ultimate truth - I'm the best Toller around!

Check out Wag on line at www.wagpets.com

And don't forget to visit Mrs. Tina at Gourmutts Bakery in the back.

Sleeping Beauty

2006-01-29T19:32:00.000-08:00

When I am not playing ball, I dream of playing ball. See how happy I am sleeping on my new quilt that Mom made.

Dinner Time

2006-01-25T15:08:00.000-08:00

I am by far the most spoiled Toller in history. See my gourmet dinner? Turkey leg, ground beef, an egg and veggie mix with yogert sauce. My favorite is the turkey leg. Can you tell that my mom is a chef? Way better than kibble!

Mud Bath

2006-01-23T20:36:00.000-08:00

C'mon Mom. I know it's raining, but I'm already muddy. Can't you just throw the ball a few more times!?

Swimming!!!

2006-01-20T19:20:00.000-08:00

It's 70 degrees today. January. Can you believe it? Thanks to global warming, I got to go swimming at the lake. I wonder if I'll get my snow this year? Oh well, bath time.

Agility Dog!!!

2006-01-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

Yipee!!! My toys finally arrived. For Christmas, Dad bought me agility equipment. (Thanks Mom for giving up your "big gift") Here I am going through the tire jump. I also have weave poles and a chute. Gotta Go now. Time to play!

Rain

2006-01-13T09:21:00.000-08:00

It's raining. But that doesn't stop me, no sir-ee! I will play ball in the rain all day. Hey, I'm a water dog. What else can I say?

Mandy!!!

2006-01-12T18:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody, this is Mandy. She's my personal trainer. OK, maybe not personal, but you get it. She taught me everything I know about sit, down, circle, walk on the dog walk, you name it. And she is the most funnest person in the world. Now that I have moved on to big girl classes, I get to come in and assist her with other classes. OK, my mom assists, but I do get to help. I'm the "Demo Dog." It's a great job; I get paid in cookies!!! And I get to hang out with Mandy.

Chuck It

2006-01-08T10:50:00.000-08:00

Yep, here I am again, waiting for Mom to throw the ball. She bought me a Chuck It, or maybe she bought it for her. Who cares? The ball is in motion more - it goes farther and faster. What can I say... I'm a Toller and tennis balls in motion are my favorite toys.
Oh, there it goes...

At The Bakery

2006-01-04T15:26:00.000-08:00

Remember, I told you about the bakery, Gour-mutts. Well, Mom took me there. Of course, I had to go to the v-e-t first. But here I am, and Mrs. Tina is giving me a cookie. I guess Mom knows my secret now. Maybe we will shop at the Wag store soon. They have awesome toys. Gotta go, I have a cookie to eat.

www.gourmuttsbakery.com

Dixie Raw

2006-01-03T06:12:00.000-08:00

When Mom said I was going on a diet, I didn't know it would be like this. I get to eat lots of yummy stuff, including steak. Really, really rare steak. I get a carefully measured amount of kibble (no grain) and lots of veggies, like green beans and carrots. For snacks I get STEAK. I do miss the cookies, but Mrs. Tina always sneaks me one when we go to the Gour-mutt's Bakery. SHHHH, don't tell Mom.

On The Second Day of New Year

2006-01-02T07:24:00.000-08:00

I still a little fuzzy from the party... I tink I'll take a nap now...zzzzzzzzzzzz.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2006-01-01T10:46:00.000-08:00

Happy 2006 to all of our canine and human friends, especially all Tollers everywhere!

This year I will lose 4 lbs, gain 4 titles and toll more ducks.

Pig Dog

2005-12-30T20:24:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Mom put this picture up. I look like a pig. It is the same one on the fridge to remind me that I'm on a diet. Next to it is Mrs. March form the 2004 Ontario Toller Club Calender. At least I'm halfway there, four down, four to go.

2005-12-27T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone. I've been away on a trip to Georgia. There was no snow there either. Where is the snow?

When we got there, everything was backward. The people we stayed with did not like dogs, I had to wear a leash in the house, but not outside, and there were no doggie stores, not even a Petsmart. I know there are "jokes" about backwoods Southern towns, but I'm here to tell you that they are no joke. It is all true.

I hope everyone had a nice holiday, especially my dear friend Kenya. http://kenyacharron.blogspot.com/

Best wishes for lots of bones in the New Year.

2005-12-22T17:21:00.000-08:00

Hey. Check it out. We opened presents tonight, and I got TENNIS BALLS!!!! Yipee, a whole bag! Too bad Santa didn't bring snow. Wow. I can't wait to slime these.

2005-12-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

Ah, sunny and 35 degrees F. Perfect weather for a Toller, besides snow. Mom is going to throw throw ball! I'm very alert and excited, but she goes back inside after the toss. I have to bark and whine to let her know that I am ready again. A couple of times, I dropped it on the sidewalk or grab it and run, but she won't come out. Gee, what is it with these humans? Just because they don't have this lavish fur coat, they think it is cold.

2005-12-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

I really want to play ball. No, I mean REALLY!!! Can't you see the look of longing in my eyes? Come on, play ball. Hey, if I look long enough, maybe it will hurl itself off. Looking, Looking, Looking...

2005-12-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

Hurray!!! My big sister, Kate, is home from college for the Christmas holidays. If I've ever met a funny looking Toller, it's Kate. Although she doesn't look like one, I'm sure she is. She is always excited and bubbly. She has lots of friends who come over to play with me. I love it when Kate is home; I wish she didn't have to leave again.

2005-12-17T18:02:00.000-08:00

This is my big brother, Michael. He is really cool. He throws the really big ball around for me to chase. I wish he didn't throw it so high in the air all of the time. And couldn't he use a smaller yellow ball. I can't get my mouth around that big orange one, but I try.

2005-12-16T19:29:00.000-08:00

Papa took Mama's computer and went away. He left me all alone with her. She had to work, so she couldn't play ball with me all day. Although she works at home, she is too busy. No matter how many different balls I bring her, she doesn't throw them for me. I only have 14 tennis balls; they are so mean to me. I hope I get more for Christmas.

2005-12-07T16:30:00.000-08:00

Today I played ball. Mama was gone this morning, so I took my favorite tennis ball outside and played fetch by myself in the driveway. I also like to use the ramp up to the house for my feats of self fetching. I do this when Mama is gone. Don't tell her or she might not throw for me anymore.
It is getting cold now, but we have no snow. I want snow. All of my Toller friends in Canada get to play in the snow. It looks like so much fun. I want to play with snowballs instead of tennis balls for a while. Maybe this weekend. I can hope and fetch.

Tollerly for today,
Dixie

2005-12-06T20:16:00.000-08:00

Hello. My name is Dixie. I am a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. My real name is Littleriver's Southern Lady, and I'm always the Southern Belle of the Ball. I look forward to sharing my adventures with you. Thank you for tuning in.

See you later.
Same Toller time. Same Toller channel.