Sure, I’m like every other dog owner who loves her dog. I love my dog. A lot. Like, on the for reals, she is my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without her. I’ve had my dog a little over two years now, and Audrey Hepburn Buckley has taught me a lot. She’s been there for me through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even though I trained HER, she’s probably trained me more.

So, here are just a few things my Audrey girl (aka: Auds, Woogs, Skizzles, Skizzy, Boo boo, or Booger) has taught me:

1. It’s never too early or too late to play
2. Dessert (treats) are welcomed and encouraged at any time
3. A long nap after a long run is key
4. Looking cute will get you everywhere
5. Showing the people you love that you love them never gets old
6. In addition to #5, you can never love the people you love too much
7. Snuggling makes everything better
8. Who doesn’t love a good back rub?
9. Stop pretending to be something you’re not
10. It pays to be a good listener
11. It’s okay to be picky about where you poop
12. It’s okay to get your paws wet and dirty every once in a while, but at least be a lady about it
13. Jump at the chance to make a new friend (sometimes literally, jump)
14. Defend what’s important to you (for Audrey, that’s her bone and her crate, and well, her mommy)
15. Take joy in the relaxation of a long car ride
16. Get good at sniffing out the bad apples
17. AND always be loyal to those who deserve it

What has your dog / cat/ ferret / best friend taught YOU?

Word.

I had a good day yesterday. So I felt like making a quick video. It’s cool.

That’s just how I roll.

All for now.

I don’t care what you say. Why in GOD’S NAME would they want to create a SNUGGIE for dogs? Snuggie’s for humans were bad enough, but a four-legged creature does not need a backwards robe.

Now look at this. This is a picture of my dog, Audrey. She’s adorable. Precious even. A gift from the doggie heavens. BUT she does not look cold in any way.

No snuggie needed.

Now look at this dog. He is adorable. On his own. He does not look cold. In fact, he looks uncomfortable. He is saying, “For the love of all things sacred, take this thing off of me.”

is that a dog or a burrito?

Everything about this is NOT okay.

So folks, don’t buy in to the Snuggie hype. Stand strong. And don’t put your dog in a backwards robe.

ADDENDUM TO POST: October 12, 2009 the SNUGGIE DOG COMMERCIAL