I’m going to be on the radio!

Chamaine is going to be talking about my book on the radio next week! On August 18 with Joanie Winberg and Tina Dame are interviewing her. Check this out!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/singleagain/2010/08/11/meet-tobythe-miracle-dog

Four Legged Soccer Sponsor

This week I had the pleasure of having my team photo with the soccer team I sponsor. What a talented and committed group of young soccer players. I look forward to cheering them on at games, although the soccer balls are a big distraction for me.

Dogs with Jobs

I had a great time on August 6, at the K9 Awareness Centre in St. Albert. I was a guest presenter on Dogs With Jobs. My mom, Charmaine, talked about my volunteer job at the hospital and told the kids about my likes, my special skills and favorite games. I got to do a run on the treadmill after my presentation and visiting with the children that were in the program. What a great day!

New Twist on Seat Belts

You probably read my earlier blogs and know that I have learned how to put on my own seat belt. That’s old news now. Well folks, I have discovered the most intriguing thing to do with a seat belt. And probably an annoying way to bug Charmaine and Chris in the car. Let’s face it… I get bored. There is no fetch playing, no games, and no fun in the car. So I invented some of my own. I sneak my head between the car door and seat and get my head under the shoulder seat belt. Now here’s my fun begins. Then I pull my head back, which brings the seatbelt with it. It did get their immediate attention, but landed me in the doghouse. We’ll see what I come up with next time.

Have a PAWsitive day,

Toby the dog

A dog’s life

I love my time at the cottage- everything I enjoy is there- my family, my BFF Lauren, water, birds, and the floating Kong. My days are spent lazing in the sun, frolicking in the water, and burying my Kong in the sand and digging it up again. My evenings are spent laying by the fire, and then sleeping soundly to be rested enough to repeat it all the next day.

This weekend was so full of activity and heat that I slept right through fireworks that people were setting off across the lake. This was a big breakthrough because I am typically terrified of loud noises, including thunder and firecrackers. I know some of you are very surprised at this because I am a big dog, but we all have something that gets under our skin or that makes us nervous. Sometimes distraction (in my case a good long snooze) can be a good strategy in dealing with fear. I know that when Charmaine and Chris distract me with a game of fetch or hide and seek when it is thundering, it takes my mind off the fear and thunder.

Summer Fun!

Wow- what a PAWsitively amazing summer so far. I have enjoyed loads of time at the cottage on the lake swimming, chasing balls and birds, snoozing on the beach, playing with my BFF and now I am learning to sail! My book, On Toby’s Terms, is in the process of being printed. Watch my website for launch details, my new media package, and events that I’ll be at. Check out my new photos on my website.

I have enjoyed the emails that are coming in from my fans! Thank you.

Have a great summer.

The Gift of Freedom

On June 1, 2010 at approximately 8:15 a.m., I was arrested for “Doing Cannonballs in the Pool.” Dressed in my striped jailbird (or jaildog) uniform and cuffs, I was read my charges and put behind bars. Of course being the sneaky dog I can be, I made my run for freedom at the first available opportunity. The police were quick and brought me back behind bars. Once the judge was assured we would raise the bail, I was released.

This was a PAWsitively great way to start the week, supporting a good community cause GETFEST Edmonton Project 27, and having fun!

This week I invite you to PAWS for a while and seek opportunities to appreciate the freedoms that you have and how these make our world a better place.

Until next time, wishing you a PAWsitive week!

Toby the dog

On Toby’s Terms is my new book, available in bookstores everywhere September 2010. Pre-order your copy now http://www.amazon.ca/Tobys-Terms-Story-Love-Purpose/dp/0984308148/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275430987&sr=8-1