{ Liver-licious }

{ Copy Cat }

In an attempt to upstage me, Eric gets a new 'do, too. Sorry bud, mine still looks better.

{ Wet }

{ I Heart Annapolis }

Top three reasons why I love Annapolis:

(1) Everyone there says I'm the cutest dog they've ever seen (they're right).

(2) Nearly every store has a bowl of water sitting outside just for me. The REALLY good stores have free treats waiting inside--I don't even have to be good to get one!

(3) Paws Pet Boutique. One of the best dog shops around, this place helps me maintain my cool, preppy style that gets me the looks.

Unfortunately, today I discovered one downfall of this lovely town. Eric tried to enlist me in the Navy. Bad Eric, bad.

{ A new 'do }

I need to fast forward to my 6 mo. birthday, which was yesterday (presents are still being accepted). Instead of a liver cake and candles, a big block of cheddar cheese or a fab new toy, Lisa and Eric decided to take me the groomer. Interesting choice. 

So, that's where we went today. I got brushed, washed, cut and a full blow dry -it was actually pretty fun. 

After 7 hours, Eric finally came to pick me up and I couldn't wait to show off my new 'do. 

I'm a lot fluffier than I was before and somewhat resemble a carpet. Lisa says I smell good--like a laundromat--but she also dropped the "P" bomb. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. Poodle. I really hope my curls come back.

{ The Adventure Begins }

Lisa and Eric showed up on April 10, 2009.  They loaded me into their car and into my crate and off we went. And went. And went...

{ Mr. Universe }

So that's me as a puppy (NB: some would make the claim that I'm still a puppy, but really we all know I'm the best behaved dog at the park. I'm just sayin'...) I used to go by strictly "Universe" but I felt that intimidated people--especially my owners--so we agreed to change my first name to Wally and make Universe my middle name. Not nearly as manly, but it seems the ladies still like it, regardless.

I was the only chocolate pup in my litter (that's me, second from the left). Some say I'll look just like my mom, Myrtle. She's a beauty, huh? The nice folks at Hopewoods Labradoodles took care of me and my siblings until I was 11 weeks old. Then, Lisa and Eric came along and everything changed...

{ Hi, I'm Wally. And this is my story }

Let's start by setting the record straight: I'm a Labradoodle (the Australian variety), not a Portuguese Water Dog. I moved to Washington, D.C. nearly two months ago from Manahawkin, NJ, and this is the story of my adventures in our Nation's Capital with my owners, Lisa and Eric.

A little bit about Lisa and Eric. First off, Lisa smells reallllly good. Like flowers. I like flowers. And grass, and sticks, and pinecones. Oh, and dirty napkins I find on the street! Lisa likes to run, which means every morning she has the yummiest, saltiest face, legs, and arms which is just heaven. She also gives excellent belly scratches and does my hair every night.

Speaking of hair, then there's Eric. Eric thinks he and I have the same coat. He's nice and all, but someone needs to tell him that my coat is much nicer than his. Here, you decide:


The cool thing about Eric is that he gives me food I shouldn't eat (picture meaty ribs) and lets me stay up late. Plus, he doesn't use that silly clicker Lisa has in her hands 24/7. Not sure what's up with that.

Anyway, I'm nearing my 6 mo. birthday (t minus 7 days) and need to get you up to speed. For now, it's off to my evening walk and hopefully some solid poop (more about that, too...)