The Great Bentley & the Niko Pico Train

It's Copley week at camp Niko!

2009-07-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

First official night at Camp Niko - we all started with a group photo.

Bentley tries to stay a good 2-4 feet - but enjoys the company some times.

His tolerance level for noise and fun is much less.

The girls take lots of breaks - with their high energy play this is very necessary.

Most of the time they are smart about it, but sometimes we have to encourage some quiet time.

Copley does a hallway check to see if we left any doors open that could lead to secret stashes of toys or kitties.

Danielle and Nick (Copley's parents) brought him and Niko some new toys! Bentley loves this one!

Niko can contort herself into some crazy poses!

We'll post more, the trips outdoors are only when necessary as they have no sweat glands and it is hot and muggy out there!

Long time!

2009-07-23T22:27:00.000-07:00

We are apalled at how long it has taken to get back on the bloggers.

Could be that it was too hot? No! Cuz the computers are in the air conditioned house!

Bentley's gone a little crazy, licking beds and floors, and covers.

He thinks all pillows are his.

I guess we've just been trying to cool down, while things calm down.

Our parents got married this year and it's been crazy since!

We'll try to post more soon!

Holidays and Birthdays past

2008-12-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

So, I totally had my birthday in December, and then not just a few weeks later we got even more gifts!!! But first for my birthday!

I got this toy on the right from some thing called "GoDog" that hasn't even ripped yet, even though Niko chewed, and pulled at it so it has a weird belly button.

Here's some video of me having my special birthday meal and good times with all my toys:

And this is a kitty toy, and even has catnip I think, because wherever I would chew the kitties would roll around all over like they were crazy.

mmmmm, there's nothing wrong with catnip!

Oh, so then all the sudden it's christmas and there's red and green stuff all over the house, or so they say since I don't think I see those colors. I do know the blankets are fuzzier and smell like cinnamon.

And the big tree is back, that is not a toy, and is not for chewing or peeing on.

Even Niko fell asleep just like last year (i'll try to find it and post it back here to show the sameness!)Last years:

Mom got our snowflake beds out and we laid in the sun, it was cold this year.

Niko tries to sit all funny on the pillows everytime, I am good and lay like a nice boy on the blankets, because I am 4 and know how to be a good dog for Christmas presents.

There was an unfortunate time where these collars with bells were shoved over our heads, they were jingly and loud, luckily mom took them off after we got really noisy shaking our necks.

We got lots of good Holiday greetings from everyone, we hope you all had as much fun as we are, and have a wonderful New Year!

Bentley is 4 years old today!

2008-12-01T19:22:00.000-08:00

So far I have gotten extra treats, and dinner on a special plate. We did a cake a couple years back but I always got a little sick so now we just get more treatstuffs. I'll post more later about today's fun, but here are some of my baby pics, wasn't I cute?

My first mom let me play with bath scrunchies.

I also liked to pull the rug out from under MYSELF! HAH!

Mostly all I had to do was flash my cutest face..

and they were putty in my hands.

Here we are before we had furniture in our house, just me and the cats, mom and dad. (no Niko... was so quiet.)

I didn't even have to protect my toys, because the kitties didn't steal my stuff!

I perfected my yoga downward dogs in those days.

And my ears were still folded.

Such good naps, and memories!

I look forward to getting all my toys, hugs and kisses for my birthday today though! Right?

Lately... in November

2008-11-07T21:41:00.000-08:00

Mom had us in a costume parade at work! Because of the economy we wore a recycled costume, but I like being the frog I even have a video about it remember?

We got new couches a while back (before we knew the economy was going to tank)

I have been testing them out pretty thoroughly, my results are almost ready to document, just need a little more time.

Niko is still a little bit annoying.

And Serena the cat is still staking out our beds for whenever we get up.

Other than all that we've been good, mom will hopefully be posting more now that a lot of the travel is slowing down!

it's the BENTLEYDEER!

2008-11-05T21:43:00.000-08:00

The antler's actually light up, Bentley was so excited about his light up ears, he could totally lead Santa through a blizzard.

More links to Bentley and Niko's Holiday modeling! They're really getting into it now!

Holiday Collars!

Kookie costumes!

Cosby Sweaters!

Coats!

This is their friend Copley..

Copley!

Niko models and gift card giveaway!

2008-09-01T13:12:00.000-07:00

We forgot to post Niko's recent modeling ventures, and tell everyone about the weekly $250 gift card giveaway! Our mom works for them so we can't enter, but it's a good deal! It's right on the Petsmart.com homepagein the upper left.

Jump in the lake!

2008-09-01T11:38:00.000-07:00

We went to the Cosmo dog park in Gilbert, AZ. They have a nice little lake there, we had lots of fun!

This dog makes Niko look really small, but it's just that it's a great dane.

Kelley and Oz came along too!

Niko loves to give Oz kisses.

We kept running and jumping and splashing!

I did have to do my usual perimeter check. My mom got me a shirt that says "security" on it, since I walk the fences at the parks like a policeman.

Niko will fetch forever, this H2O football worked very well for the lake.

It was still a pretty hot day, so I would just lay right on the water! I don't do this in my pool at home because the water is not as shallow.

Oz cooled his tummy this way too.

Our friend Copley came with us too! Her mom is originally from Boston, our native lands!

This big dog, I think his name is Bear, he kept coming back to play, and he was so nice we weren't scared at how big he is!

We met so many nice dogs, one even went out to the deep part of the lake to get a ball for us that we were scared to get!

We spent a long time there! It was a bit of a drive but we snorted fun dog songs in the car ride down.

After the lake we went to the San Tan Mall, where dogs are allowed everywhere almost!

The rest of our weekend we've spent recovering! Niko was even too tired to type, so I made this blog for us both. Hope everyone else is having a great summer!

The NikOlympics

2008-08-11T23:22:00.000-07:00

Mom's been really busy lately. But she doesn't want you to think we're not having fun!

I practice my swimming every weekend. I can beat any french bulldog that talks smack. I have become so good if there were olympics for dogs I would be the micheal phelps I bet.

My entrances have too much splash for dive competetitions, but I am in top form in all my niko paddlings (i've invented this stroke that requires a small nubby tail to break the surface of the water and create wake).

And I think I have gotten record times on my retreivals, my mom needs to get a touchpad so we can get some analytics on this.

Bentley however, seems to be putting all his energies (or lack thereof) towards perfecting the summer nap.

And my sister kitty Serena is in need of a personal trainer.

Venus has no recent photo because she is so fast running when the cameras come out!

We are sorry for being away so long, hopefully our mom will get her life figured out and achieve the correct balance between work, life, and dog blogging!

Oh, and this is some older swimming footage, but I think it can work in this exposé.

Summertime Fun Video

2008-06-05T21:41:00.001-07:00

We did a fashion video at work! Bentley and Niko are in around the 2:13 minute mark, but it was fun!

my little models!

2008-05-03T14:08:00.001-07:00

Check them out! Be sure to check out their bio info on bottom of page as well!

Flowers and Sunsets

2008-04-19T23:38:00.000-07:00

Hey everybodies! summer is here in Arizona already!

It's only April though, and that means my moms has a birthday! Bentley and I have been thinking really hard for what to get her.

There's a bush in the yard that has some pretty flowers that she likes.

I think they fall off a lot when the wind blows, so I could maybe pile them all up for her and when she comes out I will say "Look, Ma! Piles of flowers for you!

I know what I will get for her... She is always taking pictures of the sky when its just before it gets dark.

I'll bring her out too, by going to the door and saying bark! Then she'll come out and I will look up and she will see the skies!

We have lots of good skies here, I will just have to time it right.

I'm glad I got that all figured out.

I am sure just having such good doggers like us is gift enough.

I agree Niko.

Birthday Photos

2008-03-04T20:41:00.000-08:00

PetSmart is having an online birthday photo contest!

So they're having an online photo contest over there, and so mom looked all over for birthday photos because there's some really good prizes! But do you think she could find any? Nope. She did find this one, that was on the DAY of my birthday, but where is the cake presents and hat!

I am not sure this shows off very good parenting either... birthday or not.

Tell you what, this year I am going to get DECKED out, because my birthday will be so SPECIAL! We love photo contests! I can't believe we don't have a photo! Might have to have my birthday early just for this!

Barleigh 2

2008-02-24T21:27:00.001-08:00

This is an older post and now Barleigh is a big dogger! But we thought we'd share since for some reason it was a draft!

I've had lots of doggers in my life lately, and I LUV IT!! This is Barleigh, she was a pup tht was going to go to the humanes societies but my mom's friend said NO! She is too cute for that I will take her! And her sister is adopted by another friend so they still get to play! She likes to put her paws on my head like this so we think she might be some parts of a boxer dog! Noone can figures out what she is mixed of! I just say she is a mix of cute, soft furs and playfun!

Sometimes when she opens her mouth real big I can look down into there and smell what she might have eaten! Mom says she loves her puppy breath, I don't know what she gets that from, hopefully she doesn't eat other puppies!

She is small like me now but we don't know if she will always be, a lot of my friends start out smaller than me, then they;re my same size, and then they get sooo big!!

For now we have lots and lots of fun though.

This is later on at homes now and Serena is trying to steal some of my sun rays, now I don't mind sharing but every now and then she turns evil and wants to smack on me with her picky paws! SO I can't relax as much in the sun when she is there.

I asked Bentley if he would watch her for a while so I could sleep and not worry. He was already just standing around probably waiting for the sun spot...

February MeetUp (an older post!)

2008-02-16T17:58:00.000-08:00

Joey and Tanner did a really good poston our Boston MeetUp here:
Dog Park

We had a couple pics too:

Niko rarely is without the tennis ball.

We had some good times at the MeetUp!

Tried to get a pic of all of us, there were so many!

Lots of puggies there too

And bull dogs and babies...

Oh, and here we are in mom's new cubicle at work with our best bud Copley.

The Gifts

2008-02-12T21:20:00.000-08:00

My mom says I should be thankful.

Joey and Tanner gave us some cool coats! It has been plenty cold here for a February in a place that is supposed to be warm. We are thankful to get these coats!

It just seems like there's something wrong, since when mom put the coat on me everyone starts laughing. The hood falls a little over my eyes so I try not to move too much.

I was just hanging out and being cozy and warm when Niko starts to mess with me.

You'll see in the video below.

Hey Everybodies!

2008-02-09T23:03:00.000-08:00

Mom's taking us to one of the Boston MeetUps tomorrow, and she organized it and wanted to be valentined-like so she got us some outfits to wear to make us look like we are in the spirit of St. Valentines.

My shirt says I am "Muy Macho" which mom says means that I am very manly, which seems very appropriate. Niko's dres just has a heart, which also fits because she has love and kisses for everyone. I bet her dress doesn't last very long though, with those ruffles that other doggers can grab in their mouths when she runs by.

Yeah, yo estoy muy macho.

Mom has a different desk at work, it's a lot less crazy than the room we shared with all the other dogs, but we still get lots of visitors. This is Tecate, I think she's beautiful, but I get nervous when she's around and never knwo what to say to her.

Niko loves to play with Copely, this is the puppy I bit on the ear. I guess she still has a little scar. I didn't mean it I just got scared.

She's not a scary puppy any more, and she's almost as big as Niko!

I have no idea what this game is they play.

Its almost like our Bitey-face game but is more general, like bitey-everything.

I am hoping mom has time to post boston meetup pictures, we have such good times at those!

TAGGED for weirdness!

2008-01-13T10:31:00.000-08:00

We had a busy day Friday so we're too tired to be angry about this pile up of sleeping arrangements. Oh! We've been tagged by Keeley to share 7 weird things about Niko and me. Here are the rules:

Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. Share seven random and/or weird facts about yourself. Tag seven random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs. Let each dog know they have been tagged by leaving a notification on their blog.

Here's my weird things (Bentley)

I don't like to eat out of my bowl, I would rather have the food fall on the ground or even better if Niko (who is a messy eater) knocks food out I will eat it so fast!
When mom takes me to work I like to pretend I am in a private cave under the desk and won't come out unless there is the sound or smell of food.
At the dog park I like to walk the perimeter, pee on all the bushes and then go stand next to the exit until we leave.
Sometimes when I am too tired to lift my leg I pee all over my front paws, but mom gets wipies out and cleans it, it's hard to lift my leg so early in the morning.
I pretend there is a pile of dirt on the couch and bury my bones in the back by rubbing my nose in the imaginary dirt.
I like to put things in my mouth that mom gets mad at, like paper clips, and kitty poo.
I do a lot of introspective thinking, which is why I have this blog.

Niko says her weird things are:

I lOVE TO SWIM. I don't care how cold it is, or how much water I swallow, I want to swim like fishies!
At the office I like to walk on the desks and keyboards, the humans have lots of delicious crumbs and stuff in and around their boxes they type into.
I will play fetch non-stop 24/7 if I could. Mom often puts my toy up so I remember to rest.
My favorite music person is Justin Timberlake I even did some dancing videos for him way back here Bentley and Niko are bringing sexyback
I like to sleep right by mom's head. Sometimes I push her off her pillow and she gets mad.
Even though I am small I can sound and look very scary if you are a big dog and try to put your mouth around me. I am ALL BARK AND TEETH THEN!
I can eat all my food in like 3 minutes, where Bentley takes forEVAR!

Now, we go back to sleep! Our weekends are taxing!

OH! And here's who we tag!
Balboa
Jake
Lorenza
Mack
Waylon & Willie
Two Shibas
Luckie Girl

Mom's old office, sleepy weekends...('nother older post)

2008-01-13T10:25:00.000-08:00

Mom had a couple posts as drafts she hadn't posted yet! This was another.

We got sooo tired from playing on Friday we didn't even get mad that we were all stacked up like a pile of bostons.

Mostly it's me that gets all the strenuous plays in, this is me and my buddy Max wreslting it up near some 3-ring binders, these peopls should know better than to leave things in the "dog-zone"

This is a new friend named Roxy on her dad's lap learning to do some of the works.

I play better upside down I've realized, this way I am able to use all 4 of my foots as weapons and throw some teeth in there when needed.

Max is trying to sneak up on me but little does he know...

Roxy is going to get him!!

So you can see why we get so tired! Hope everyone is getting all their needed weekend rest, our humans are taking down all the holiday stuff today which is kind of sad, I liked having that big tree in the living room!

-Niko

Found Boston UPDATE

2008-01-07T19:53:00.000-08:00

*UPDATE*

I got this e-mail this afternoon:

"Your help paid off! I was able to place her with a foster parent last night

through the Boston Terrier North Texas Rescue. They had a slot available

and I met the people in North Dallas with the pooch. I feel good about

her safety now. I found a tumor between her shoulder and throat during the

car ride to meet them. (could have been why she was dumped in the first place)

She said what ever medical attention she needed, she

would get through the rescue, even if she needed surgery - this was

her best chance to get the care she needed!! Thanks so much for your help!

Michelle"

orig. post: http://community.livejournal.com/boston_buddies/1601226.html
My sister forwarded me this e-mail if any of you live near Crandall, TX:

Hi Friends! About a week ago I found this sweet girl running on the service road near the Foundation herein Crandall where I work. I kept her for a day and went to several homes behind us, to the local vetto check for a "chip", posted signs, ETC!! I turned her over to the City of Crandall thinking SURELY her owners would be looking for her.

PLEASE - if you or anyone you know could give her a good home let me know. She is a special, sweet young (maybe 2 yrs. old) Boston Terrier - beautiful markings, seems house trained with a great temperament!!!! I want her, but as you all know I have my hands full with the Jack Russell Terrorist!! Please help.

My cell number is 972-742-5790. Thanks, Michelle

mailto:michellejoseph@smalleyfnd.org

Howlidays On Ice

2007-12-30T17:58:00.000-08:00

My holidays so far, by Niko:

Mom didn't want to go back to work, but we were so glad when she had to and she took us with her because then I get to see my friend Ollie and dance all crazy with him! We didn't get a picture of Ollie's new sister, but Ollie's mom got her from the humane society and she had been there 4 long years on and off that's older than me and Bentley! She was so sweet we had no idea why it took so long for someone to adopt her! She looks just like Ollie, only with some Corgi mixed in! She is very happy now and we were glad she is in a loving home now for the holidays!

My other friend I get to see at work is Copley! She is a puppy but she is getting big and so rambunctious!

She likes to sneak by and grab me when she thinks I don't know she's there!

The ref blew the whistle on this play, it is definitely a horse collar! 15 Yards!

We're definitely going to have lots of fun, we both love to run and play all the time!

Okay, so this is a fun picture. My mom and Dad went to Michigan for Christmas. Our grandpa and grandma took care of us and we had loads of good times but we never have gotten to meet our cousin Sadie. Mom says she is big and would probably want to hunt us like bunnies. Mom thinks this is funny because it is so cold in the Michigans and she never takes the warm clothes so she borrows some and looks funny.

Sadie always has to wear bright orange colors on her because she looks like a deer and there's bad things that happen to the deer up there. Here is Sadie finding bunnies in the bushes. I think we could have fun because I am fast and spunky and like to play. Maybe some day I will meet the big Sadie.

Here is me passing out from too much fun on Christmas. My aunt Suzanne has a nice lap for me but I cannot stay awake for so many gift openings.

Bentley reserves all his energy through the day by never ever moving running or playing so he is able to stay awake with all the humans.

He is sooo alert! I guess I should take more naps, what if I am missing out on something crazy and fun!

All the gifts have been opened and put away but we still have this crazy tree in our house! I like it I wonder if we will keep it here forever? I run around really fast and sometimes toys come crashing to the ground that are dangling on it, but mom comes running in and makes sure I don'tplay with the toys, I am not sure who they are for.

Bentley says he will post about his holidays too, but now he must nap.

December Boston MeetUp

2007-12-09T11:42:00.000-08:00

My birthday wasn't too bad. We went to our MeetUp but they had locked all the gates because of rain, which was stupid because it was totally sunny. Oh and you'll never guess what was in that box! It was a Boston Christmas tree! It has little Bostons climbing all over it and my grandma and grandpa got it for me!

We found the stunning replicas of ourselves and all the great things we can find if we climb the Christmas tree, so now we can't wait to get that tree in here Mom's been talking about!

Mom rescheduled the MeetUp for next Satruday in hopes they won't have some crazy frost warning, we might exchange gifts also which will be super fun!

Here's a picture of me pulling as hard as I can towards the gate, but the person that took it was probably getting the crazy mid-air catch of that other BT.

There was another non-BT there that had a really long nose like an anteater! He was very nice!

So two weekends, two meetups should be good!

The day of the great Bentley (observed)

2007-12-06T22:10:00.000-08:00

So this Saturday is the big day! My birthday (observed), please refer to my last post about why we decided to postpone.

I am a little bit worried. I am supposed to meet all my Boston friends at the dog park on this of all days and the weather is threatening to be like the picture above. It rained and was cold all Saturday and then was sunny on Sunday. Hrm.

My parents like to go out and watch the sky swallow the mountains, it's a little scary because I do NOT want the clouds to swallow me. If it is a low-cloud-wet-cold day I do not know if I will observe the social birthday, instead I will retreat to the cozy warmth of my bed and hopefully mom will see how pitiful and cold I am and throw a fuzzy fleece blanket on me.

I did get to try on my early birthday gift. I don't really know why Niko would ALSO get a gift on MY birthday, but Mom says she got a deal so we both have new coats.

I think there may be another gift in this box here, but mom is making me wait.

Niko likes her new coat, I do to, I must admit I hate having drops of rain or cold breezes blow on my very little amount of fur. For Arizona it does get pretty cold!

Mom had us running around with the tags on at first untill we knew they fit. There's even pockets we can carry spare foods in like those Hobbits when they go on journeys!

I can't wait to get all our DWB cards up, it is starting to get super fun, we get 4-5 and sometimes six a day! Hope youa re all staying warm!

three years young!

2007-12-01T08:48:00.000-08:00

Guess who has a birthday today?

You wouldn't think it was mine, but it is. Bsically all I've gotten that was good was a bil jac treats and some smoochie kisses from mom. I voluntarilay potponed my birthday till next saturday. Today was not a good day for a birthday because I got a shot today and because I am allergic I had to take Benadryl so I am basically out of it and annoyed at the cats, niko, and even the humans.

But next saturday mom will be done with helping with all the christmas cards, and we have a boston terroriers meetup and I will get presents and maybe even cake. So for this year I will move my birthday to a less sucky day.

Instead of my cake and gifts, our table is full of DWB card stuff. I am still liking all the cards though we get so excited when mom brings in the mail!

Oh... I almost forgot the 3rd or is it 4th? reason I am moving my birthday. I went to work with Mom and Niko on Friday and there was a new Boston puppy there. Mom called me over and all I could think of is that there was going to be another dog like Niko around and I freaked out and bit it right on the ear.

Everybody squealed, and I got yanked back by my harness and scolded and then I was even MORE grumpy because how was I supposed to know this wasn't some horrible idea of a birthday gift, ANOTHER little bratty sister to bite my lips with needle teeth. Fooey on them all. SO till next week, Bentley is out. Out on benadryl, and out on any smiling or happylicks. Niko wants to write a bit...

There was a NEW LITTLE PUPPY AT WORK AND IT IS MY KIND OF DOG!!!

such a cute little girl I can't wait to play with her! I tried to make her not so scared after the angry B-man chomped on her ear and made her squeal. He's such a grump sometimes.

I do feel bad for him, I am trying to think of a good birthday gift I will get him, like maybe even just not stealing his toys for that day, or not passing gassies when we lay together, I dunno. I could write his name in poopies outside, that would be like drawing like my mom does.

Eh, I've got an extra week now that he moved it back, I can do more napping.

visions of bil jac treats dance in my head....

2007-11-29T22:09:00.000-08:00

Mom has been busy helping us write all our christmas cards! Sometiems we help late into the night and then we're just like "Mommmmm, lets go to bed, or throw a ball!"

That's how come I think she's gotten so many yawn pictures! But it is fun to do the cards! So torn!

Ahhh, finally some sleep!!! There's so much to do for holidays! and the weather is brisk so I like to just be warm and nap! We have loved all the DWB cards we've gotten so far, my mom is going to hang them all soon and take a picture!

BOO! HOLLOW WEENIES IS HERE!

2007-10-30T23:29:00.000-07:00

It's spoooky spooky devils night and we can't sleep so we thought we should give some updates on our NIGHTMARES!!! BWOOHAHHAHAH!!!

A GIANT MONSTER FOOT SHOWED UP IN THE BED!!!! AHHHHHH! HELP!!

Bentley had a laughing bat fly next to him!!! AHHHHH!

This one is the scariest.... let me build it ups for you!!

We went to a costume parade and it was a lot of fun at first. We walked and everyone said Awww, and how cute, and I know they were meaning I was cute and not Bentley so much because he never makes eye contact.

There was this bulldog in a Karate outfit.... he could be scary but he was mostly nice and we said hi and sniffed his eyes.

Then there was a snow white daschie.... a bunny boxer... a skellie dog, dracula dog... so much fun!

Then THIS!!! As you can see Bentley is not even noticing this thing!! It is a scorpion and it is someone's PET!! It won the contest for having a pumpkin sitting on its back. and for the other than a dog category, which I GUESS is fair.

YIKES!! I hope to never be peeing and see that anywhere nears me!!

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SPOOKY SPOOKY HALLOWEENS!

We don't have ALL our Halloweens pictures ready yet... but we have a video of us playing with a halloween toy when Oz was here!

barleigh

2007-10-27T12:27:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Aunt Suzanne!

2007-10-23T23:08:00.000-07:00

I could list off many reasons I love my aunt Suzanne and it is her birthday today so I am going to!!!

She always lets me sit on her lap, even if she is wearing the nice clothes. I am going to give her lots of extra kisses!

She holds my bones so that I can chew them and chomp with all the power I haves.

She goes to baseball games with my other aunts, but I am sure they are both smilng here because they are thinking, "Wow we sure love our little Niko."

She sometimes goes into a cage like I do.

She says "awww, nikos, you'll get better.." to me when I am feeling ickies, or sad... and her skins is almost browns like me!

She plays with me sooo much of the time!! and throws my cuzzies whenever she comes over!

I loves her SOOO MUCH!! I know she'll have a good good birthday because I heard they are going to place where the steaks are served on swords tonight and its everything they can eat! I will be sad while they are gone, but I know they will bring some yummy steaks bites back for me and Bentley, right?!?

Happy Birthday to My Aunt Suzanne!!

OZ

2007-10-23T23:06:00.000-07:00

We're so late with our posts I forgot to tell you all that Oz was over for a WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

He is my favorite boy dogs. He is so handsome to me and I love that he likes to play non-stop like me and would rather play and run than anything like sleep, cuz that's what Bentley always does is sleep.

Lucky for mom we played so hard we would get tires and then she had a chance to get some photos of us for the blog because most times they are blurry.

Sometimes, Bentley would try to play, or just try to smell Oz I think, he is such a weirdo. We had a new Halloween toy that was an owl but now is a one-eyed orange slobber blob. Mom found the eyeball in somones poop a day later and is scared ehr because eyeballs don't belong in poop, but it IS halloweens time mom!

Mom had us lay on the patio for some photos because it was so nice and sunny and some of her flowers were blooming even though we runs over them and pees in them all the time!

Oz didn't want to lays down for pictures, he likes to stand and see how funny he can make his shadow.

Mom thought we looked cute at the door, Mom let us in so we can play I was saying!!!
Oh, and we got some fun videos of our plays time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mSNqVWGZp8

And this video is of me with my puppy friend Barleigh at works. I have posts about her comeing soon too! I told mom we need to make those cats do some of our blog work out since she can't get to it all in time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOo44gNPYoI

bye for nows, see you all soon!

Niko-leeko

can't BEELIEVE it's almost HALLOWEEN!!!

2007-10-23T22:51:00.000-07:00

This is our Aunt Heidi. She has a boston baby like us named Toby...

Here's our mom holding him when she went to visit last April. We've never met him, but he smells nice.

Aunt Heidi is our mom's sister, and her husband taught the Niko how to swim! I don't care for the pool ever, no matter how hot it gets. But Niko would stand at the edge and just wine and wine for the toys until Uncle Cole said "Just come in and get it!" And she did! So now all Niko wants to do is swim.

Anyway, reason I bring such things up is to just set the background for the picture above. We put these costumes on for aunt Heidi when she was here, and hopefully it will be the last time, but it seems like they would be put away again and they are still out, so we worry.

The frog eyes pull on my brain, man!

Oh, and when she was here also there was this little baby human that her friend from Hawaii brought. She squealed and Niko liked to lick her. I kept a safe distance.

Mom is trying to catch up on all the posts and we will hopefully make it to Ike and Martha's wedding. Still can't believe it's Halloween again. The frog costume smells like stale candy corn, but at least I got some new toys.

Ice Ice Baby

2007-09-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

You'll understand the title I thought of once you watch my videos on the bottom. Hows things? I am doing sooo good. I play a lot, so much that we all find it hard to get to the bloggers.

My friend Oz was over Sunday and we played fetch and swam!

I get pretty serious about my cuz.

Isn't Oz a cute boy! I loves him.

I am still lookign pretty psycho here, I get a little crazy when were round the pool.

If you look close you can sees me under the water! Kelley, Oz's mom took these pictures and she has a "splash" setting!

Then we ran some more to dry off.

We also had good times at work on Friday. Bentley likes this little puppy named Molly.

And I have a new friend named Ollie (here to the right)

We broke out of the playroom and ran all over the office with mom chasing us, she can't run very fast and looked really funny trying!

Ollie just wanted to show me his cube that he hangs out in.

Oh! Here's the video of me at the dog park cooling off in the ice!

what would we do baby, without us... sha-na-na-na

2007-08-24T17:26:00.000-07:00

We haven't posted in furrr-ever! I love my new house I live in. Mostly because I love grass and I want to go outside all the time.

Bentley, even though he has whole yards now, still only wants to sleep in the people chairs. Silly man.

I helped unpack for MONTHS! There are still boxes all over. I was like my puppia is in this one mom!

Bentley didn't help at all, he just laid on a bed inside, laid on a chair outside, laid on beds in rooms... lazy lazy boy. Mom says she needs to start getting up at o'dark early morning to walk us again since he doesn't exercise on his own.

Here we are on the new couches, our moms and dads don't like us to chew cuz's up here because the spit comes out and combines with dirt but they should know better than to get any color than dirty spit for a couch, sheesh.

Here's a picture of mom and aunt Suzanne to show how messy our house has been since we moved in. I like running in and out of the boxes maze, and finding fun things to chew like yummy packing tape, styrofoam, bubble papers POP POP POW!!!

Here is a rare moment where me and Bentley are not fighting.

In only seconds I will lay on my own bone and steal his so he will go pout in a corner... BWAHAHA!

Bentley takes out his quiet anger at me on the kitty's toys. Mom and dad were not very happy to see this destruction.

He was all like... "What? I had to get that cat nip out of there, we don't need all these drugs in the house."

The rug got vacuumed and he got a star toy without cat nip, I don't know why he would get a new toy thats like a prize for being a jerk.

Would you all like to see some of the new houses rooms? I am going to show some. Serena will help, we are friends and she lays by me sometimes.

This is the kitchen, and Bentley's butt.

Here is the living room. The kitties got a new pagoda condo so they could hide from us when we get the crazies and run around sliding on the floors.

Here is my bed that other people always sleep in.

I like to swim in the pool lots, but I can't do it whenever I want because I drink too much of the water and have accidental pees. But I like to jump in and get the balls, I will have videos soon! Oh and guess what scary things have happened...

Mom saw this camel spider on the garage and then screamed but took a picture so she could look up to see if it was good or bad. I guess it's not really a spider, and it's good because it eats scorpions which she's worried are going to bite me when I sniff under rocks and she stepped on one in the garage and screamed bloody murder then had to kill it with a big shovel because she smashed it when she stepped on it. I am glad I haven't seen any yet.

My boyfriend came over to play and see my new house last night and it was the funnest time ever. I haven't seen him in months! I didn't get pictures, but we had some from when he came over for his birthday and I gived him the camo pants that match his puppia.

We have more fun than ever.

Okay, talk to you soon! We have lots of more pictures, but this is getting too long and mom said she needs the computer to do work and write to family since the computer has been down for soooo long.

Foods for Thoughts

2007-07-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

We have been completely consumed moving to the new place and overwhelmed with work from day jobs, but will catch up soon with our buddies. So sad we are about so many of our beloved friends and families.

Bentley and Niko have both been sick on and off with their food. We thought we had the perfect blends of Eukanuba Low Resideue Vetrinary Diet canned and Blue Buffalo Lamb and Rice dry, now they are both having issues. We have done some research and might move to either Canidae or Royal Canin for the dry and possibly cook foods add other natural foods for supplements. Any suggestions?

Do any of your pups eat Canidae or Royal Canin?

Bman's Worldwide Pants

2007-07-11T23:31:00.000-07:00

Okay. I am not sure why Bamn finds it necessary to suddenly wear pants.

He says he's worried about the war. But I told him we are far away... but he says no we are not.

He wants to help but he doesn't know, when he heard we were beefing up soldiers he put on these pants.

I have this world here that I know how to handle and that's all I can do.

Sweet sweet little Lulu.

2007-07-09T18:06:00.000-07:00

Our sweetest little grilfriend Lulu has been in the hospital and through some Emergency room visits this week. It's been heartwrenching. We're pretty busy moving into our new place but wanted to post the stories and offer the opportunity for friends to donate and help them out with their $5k and rising vet bills. I've been in tears almost every night and sending as much love an prayers their way.

Donations

And it's a tough read, but if you'd like to follow their trials I have links to the posts below.

Lulu Update #1

Lulu Update #2

Lulu Update #3

Lulu Update #4

Lulu Update #5

Lulu Update #6

Lulu Update #7

Lulu Update #8

Swimmings...Moving Sales... Kitties... and Record Heat!

2007-07-05T21:59:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you can see that thermometer back there, but its been way way too hot here.

Bentley, who hates the pool, didn't even get mad when we waded in with him. He jumped out right away and got in this chair though, not like me, I still loves the pools!!!

I likes to rides on these floating things, and bite at the splashes!! Water in pools is yummy so I don't know why they try to get me to not ever drink it!

I like to get cool in the water, then soak up some sun!

My aunt and uncles that let me swim in their pool have these funny kitties too. They are different than our kitties, because they are from Mars I think.

Especially Zuli, he likes to sing in an invisible microphone like a kitty I saw on the web at http://icanhascheezburger.com/

I like his blue blue eyes, but he scares me when he chases me.

They also have this one named "Nikki" which sounds a lot like my name. There's another one named "Dezi" but he hided the whole times.

Some of my friends asked me to see my new backyards and my mom took more pictures when she was over there looking to see if it was okay to move in soon. This one is of something they call Horse Shoes pits. I think I've seen a horse before and I don't know if I want to share my backyard with one. Mom says we just throw their shoes there, and I'm not allowed to chase them cuz they are heavy. I am confused.

This spot will be just for running really fast over because it will probably be too hot, but maybe our pool can go on it.

This is my favorite spot, I am loving grass whenever I see it and they have to drag me or carry me away because I want to always roll in it, so I can imagine I will be spending some time getting to know this area really well.

My parents had a rummage sale too and sold a bunch of the furniture that we had puked or peed or touched our poopy butts on, so now we will be starting fresh with new surfaces to put our stinky messes on! The problem I have is that these chairs are all that's left and we have 2 weeks to move in and who knows how long to get other furniture, so there's hardly any room for us on those weird chairs!

Oh, I almost forgot that when we were over aunt and uncles they put me on Zuli's cat tree, and this made him mad and me scared! I don't want that kitty mad at me!

Bentley said to not forget to put more pictures of him, and so these are all I know of, because he was getting scratches in his good spot and made a funny face.

He likes that spot. We are excited to move, we might get to visit the new yard as early as next tuesday! After reading Tanner Toosdays of course.

More Moving Fun!

2007-06-26T17:01:00.000-07:00

We thought we'd take a breather from our indoor fetch games to say "Hey!"

Mostly we've been playing inside since it's a zillion degrees out. The 'rents sold the dining room table, so that makes a good wrestling court/fetching arena. We had so many fotos we liked we put them into a little movie montage (below)

Even B-man is having good times, although often they have to throw one toy for me, and then another for Bentley cuz he can't never catch me cuz I am so fast.

Once the sun goes down we sometimes go across the street to the park. We'll definitely miss our park friends, and having it so close! Above is Scholar and Pumpkin, they are sooo much fun!

Here's Pebbles (Pumpkin's sister) and Oxy, Scholar's brother. We run and chase and bark and have good good times!

We've been exersizing lots and that makes us sleepy! WE'll try to post more, it's only 2 more weeks until we have a grassy back yard to run in! w00t!!

Our summer is BIZZY SHIZNASTIC!!!

2007-06-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

It might look like we're lazy, but really we've been doing so much!!

Falling right out of our beds with our overworked selves.

We helped mom take some pictures for stuff she was selling on cragslist. This is the only time I've ever even seen them make the bed.

So between posing for pictures...

Hanging out with our Aunt Suzanne (her and Niko are having a tanning contest. See who can get browner, whatever they'll never be as black as me)

It's a lot of work for 2 little dogs. Check out how hard we play in this directors cut of a long video.

I'm supposed to be a fishy!

2007-06-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

maybe instead of Niko I should be called NEMO! I am orange-ish and white like those fishies, and I am a clown, HAH! LOLLOLOL!!! GUESS WHO ELSE LIKES TO SWIM LIKE ME!?!?

the CUZ!! We had so much fun this weekend swimming and jumping and splashing!

Bentley likes to hide when swimming is done, but mom brought him out and set him in the pool.

He was all like "I do not care to do this standing in a big drinking bowl." He took some drinks and then left.

I bet he would like it more if the cuz jumped in there!!

Mom even got some little movies of us playing! I always want to go in the pools now, I make little squaky noises at the gates!!LOL!!

weekend cleaning

2007-06-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hey, we hope everyone is doing well. It's been really hot here, so we've been spending a lot of time inside. I guess that's why our mom got a cleaning bug. Since we rent our house and are moving in 1 month! That's exciting but some strangers will be coming by to see the house and mom doesn't want them to see what she calls the "filfth" we normally live in. I enjoy the occasional ball of cat hair and dust as a snack, but she says that's not good for me anyway.

We do like it once it's all nice and cleaned though. Mom caught us waking up from a nap in this video.

Niko might be a year old now, but it seems like that long since mom vacuumed. That might be why she got so freaked out.

She pretty much camped out on the stairs with Serena.

I had to guard the beds! Sheesh! Who knows what that new purple and red thing might do! It sucks up all my dusty-hair treats lord knows it probably wouldn't think twice about sucking up my favorite bed.

As you can see here, the usually brave Niko is cowardly hanging out in the safety of elevation behind me on the stairs. She's a wuss. They are lucky that I am old, brave and was able to secure the beds for our enjoyment.

I swear I don't get the respect I deserve. Dad should even thank me for still having his slippers.

I AM SO BRAVE BENTLEY! At least I don't suckle all our toys arms until they look like malformed monsters.

mom was nice and got us these cute little frog and bear baby toys and Bentley had to go and suckle their arms clear to gimpiness.

It's really GROSS! I try to play with them and their arms are all slimey and wrong! Dumb brother.

our favorite things!

2007-05-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

Please pardon our mom's goofy dog voice...

Celebrity Lookalikes

2007-05-23T10:08:00.000-07:00

The handsome, Jude Law lookalike Ike tagged us both for a Celebrity Lookalike!

Mom and some other folks think Niko looks like Bryce Dallas Howard I don't see it in this glamour shot, but she sure resembles some of her scarier roles like in the Lady In the Water, or that other M. Night Shyamalan movie.

My dad thought I reminded him of Joaquin Phoenix, but further research through google images proved unsubstantiated. Then, my Aunt Suzanne pondered my powerful character, stoic facial expression, and oppressive demeanor and thought... The Godfather. Perfect. So here is an almost undifferentiating photo coupling of my long lost twin, Marlon Brando and myself.

Oh, and we tag Luckie the Dachie,Winston and Zelda

Summertiiiiime and the living is eeeeeeezay...

2007-05-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

(Niko's remix of the jazz hit Summertime)

I sits in the chairs and lickez my lippies....

My mom throws the cu-uz right into the pooo-ool...

but I smacks at the top waves and cuzzy swims ba-ack...

and now I have my cuzz-zzy and everthings coooool

I can go back to my bathing in the rays of hot suuun

cuz i'm niko puh-piko and my life aint too hard...

if ya wanna rela-ax you gotta love life...

(return to second verse)
One of these mornings, you're gonna rise up singin'.
Then you'll spread your wings and take to the sky.
But until that morning there's nothing can harm you.
With daddy and mamma standing by.

Pawsitively fun!

2007-05-17T22:38:00.000-07:00

I was in a photoshoot with Mom and Bentley for the Pawsidential Suite at PetSmart recently but forgot to post about it!

We got to sit on the new comfy beds, and I might look freaked out here, but actually I am just nervous because I know what a good model Bentley is and it's so hard for me to settle down when I know so many treats are coming! I want to play with those TOYS!

I kinda dazed out on this one....

I have a bobo dog 5 times the size of that one!! Hahaha!

I calmed down once mom came in to hold my hand. I love those treats.

AHHH! I'm freaked out again! These beds are comfy but when can we play! and Bentley is all like "Just a few more shots Niko, you should try to look more profeshunul!"

Whew, the modeling is tough work... luckily laying down fits in with the shot! LOL!

And then... mom started to read us a story and i was like woah! right? I didn't know there were dogs in BOOKS! I think Bentley didn't even listen cuz he was still trying so hard to be totally mr. modelman.

I didn't stick around too long for storytime... L8R DUDEZ!!!

BELLYSHOTZ! (but not the ones with vodka)

2007-05-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

Mom wasn't feeling all that spiffy today, so she's working from home. At least she had the time to help us find some belly shots. Our blogger friend Ike tagged us both for a bellyshot! We haven't been in a bellyshot since we were both babies, but I definitely was the first one since I am older than Niko. I don't know what those little puffy sacs by my butt are either cuz I don't have them anymore, and when I asked my mom she said it was just another weird thing the camera does like when it makes out eyes red or green. Huh. So here's our shots.

wooot! I used to love me some butt scratching! we finally threw that bed out after the millionth puke or pee that happened, but it saw some good times.

I'm showing off my dotted paws here, gimme 8!
-Bentley

I've got some belly shots too! Look! I have bellyshots now too, they're just not filmed yet. i was littler in these and slept more, i had dirt in my bellybutton spot too sometimes. HAHAHAHA!

In this picture I really just spilled out of my bed, sometimes i like cushion for my bottom and cold tile for my ears, what can i say, right? I am crazy!

We're going to tag Bismarck wonder if anyone else has...

The AZ Boston Meetup

2007-05-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

Joe Stains made a good post over at his blog about the Meetup. Our mom has been "too busy" she says to keep up with all her blogging. We definitely had a great time at our Boston Meetup. We will try to make a full post eventually, but we are starting to see a pattern here, note: Niko's B-day post that never revealed itself in full.

For now check out the pictures here:
Boston Meetup Photos

and the video over here:
Doggie Videos

We just found out about Fu Fu from Joey's blog and are very sad now too. Our hearts go out to all, we always enjoyed Fu fu's blog and comments.

Niko Birthday Weekend 2007

2007-05-10T11:25:00.000-07:00

I had so much funs on my birthdays. On sunday we went to test out a new dog park where the Boston Meetup is going to be this weekend. It was pretty hot but I still had a great time. My mom forgot to take pictures but her and my Aunt Suzanne walked around and met lots of people, but not half as many as I met! I am so fast, that heat doesn't hold me down. She says she's going to bring spray bottles and maybe a tent cuz there's no shade! I woulda thought a new park would have some shade spots! We may have to schedule our BT meetups somewhere else next time.

After the park we went to a "In The Raw" a dog and people cafe north on Hayden in the Mercados del Lago center. It was the best place I've been. There was the fire hydrant fountain, and they had all kinds of doggie treats and smothies and coffees for mom and aunt suzzane.

There's even a hitching post for our leashes, though I would have rather run out and chased all the ducks by the pond.

My aunt Suzanne held my texas toothpick for me while I chewed away happily.

There was a weird little person there that kept wanting to see Bentley. I am not sure Bentley cares for this size of human, but he surprised us by being frozen and not angry.

I can't wait to go back, next time I want to try the natural peanut bars!

Niko's First Birthday

2007-05-07T18:12:00.000-07:00

I had a birthday Sunday! I did lots of fun things, and I can't even have the time to type about it! My mom is going to help me put together a post, but there were lots of pictures! I got this new dress, and a loofa dog, and frosty paws, I can't wait to post more! Mom's got a lot of stuff she's doing but if she has time, she says she'd post later tonight.

I'll type soon! I am so old now, LOL!!!

Tucson Trip Saga II - The Accomodations

2007-05-02T21:29:00.000-07:00

Here's some more thoughts from the road, and some gorgeous pictures of our hotel room. In the future I gave my parents this link to check for hotels: www.dogfriendly.com
The hotel we were at might have allowed dogs, but the grounds were trashy and there were no areas to run or hardly even go potty without some car whizzing by and disturbing my crapping meditation I need to make a good poop.

So it turns out our parents came to Tucson see a comedian, not just to show us some other mountains. His name is Brian Regan, and I've heard his stuff, he's not all that funny if you ask me. Maybe if he put up some pictures of Niko's goofy face I would laugh, or maybe show one of the cats I live with getting buckets of water dumped on them... that's funny. But who listens to me.

See like this picture. Niko LOVED this carpet, it's like there was drugs in it that made her even more freakish than usual, check out the video here:

I dunno if they sprinkled dognip on the sofa, or crazy powder on the floor, but that dog went nuts, I am just glad they caught some on film to prove it when they need to haul her off to the loony bin. (film to come when You Tube is ready...)

Her post couch rubbin' rest down pose....

Here's some pictures we didn't make it into due to heat but enjoyed enough to share as we feel we pointed them out from the backseat with barks, whines or snores.

WE wish we would've stayed in the hotel, even that little bit of grass in front is better than what the Best Western Inn and Suites on Oracle offered us.

The Tucson Inn Sign at night... oooooh neon.

I thought the Frog Dog would enjoy this place, it's called Frog and Firken and has great brewed beers and foods that obviosly make my mom's lips swell and look funny.

Oh and we got a little video of Niko's lap at Jacob's dog park.

Tucson Trip saga one

2007-04-30T21:34:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! We STILL haven't gotten our mom to post all the pictures from our Tucson trip! They've both been travelling a lot. They went to Rocky Point, then to Dallas but now they are back and being all kissy and lovey to us like they didn't leave us home while they went galavanting all over the country. Anyway, enough about those jerks. Here's some of the pictures, there's a lot so we might take turns posting them, since Niko likes to post just as much as me! We did have a super nice petsitter named Heather come take care of us and play with us while our parents neglected us and had fun.

When we got to Tucson they tried to take us down to 4th street to eat at a cafe but it was SUPER hot, so we ended up going through a drive-through.

We told them to pull over to take pictures of these pretty mountains, so they did!

Look how goofy Niko looks, she makes me laugh.

Here's our dad holding us, he's usually the one taking pictures.

We wanted to play in this field but there were a bunch of boys kicking around a ball too big for us to play with anyway. Oh jeez, Niko wants to type some. Fine, Niko here...

I MET A FUN DOGS AT THE PARK! Her name was clementine? or valentine, oh I can't remember, we had GREAT TIMES!

Bentley was all like "DONT TALK TO THE STRANGE DOGS NIKO!" but I love other dogs so I showed them my frisbee.

And they told me Bentley needs to lighten up, we had fun and he just walked around like a scared dog.

I LOVE ROAD TRIPS!!

We're Back!

2007-04-11T22:55:00.000-07:00

Hello All! We made it home safely from Tucson. Niko was sick a couple times there, so that was a bummer. We have pictures and videos of the fun we still managed to have but we've been very busy! The weather has been really great here, so we walk and go to the park whenever we get a chance, which doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging, but soon it will be too hot to even go outside. At the park we have 1 shit-zu friend named Freddy and two curly haired dogs named Pumpkin and Pebbles. Rusty is a min-pin and he comes too, all the humans laugh because we are all under a foot high running around like crazy, but it's my favorite thing to do lately.

We've gone through a couple rounds of toys, this was our short-lived chipmunk, he was de-tailed.

Mom also moved the chairs into the early sun for us a couple times on the weekends. Here we are looking as if we will partake in lackadaisical debate.

Mom got us a new bed too, since everyone kept hogging the other bed, now noone lays in the other bed, Hah! Oh and that little bunny was our gift from the easter bunny, thanks easter bunny!

ROAD TRIP!!!

2007-03-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

We're going on a trip! They usually leave us with someone but we got some traveling time machine looking little houses and were going with them! It's somewhere called Toooson Tuson.... oh Bentley says it's spelled Tucson. That looks like Tucksin to me! We'll take lots of pictures. I like the new houses they have roll up windows!

They're pretty cozy inside too, kinda look like choclate with scratches in it. I dunno anyone who'd want to live in a choclate house in this hot of a state though, Ha!

I'm pretty excited, I haven't gone on a trip since I travelled here from Yucca. I think I'll put a chair here in the front porch area and look at the stars!

The inside is good too, there's this striped mat, it does make some crunchy sounds so they put a fuzzy bed in its place.

Bentley says he likes them too, we're going to have fun! Mom says she's going to look for dog parks there and everything! w00t!

no privacy for the muscle man.

2007-03-22T23:21:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to blog lately but there's always a crowd. I need my privacy people!

Dad took some pics of me with my skully top in the sun rays, I think you can tell that I work out my arms a lot, because I look really beefy in my tank.

Look at this shot, the way the light highlights my muscle definition. I don't know how all these women can keep themselves from wanting me.

I feel really stylish in my skull top.

I really don't think there is a bad angle of me in it. (notice muscle definition here as well.)

We're having a pretty good Saturday, the plans keep getting changed so mom is still home waiting it out and playing with us.

princess in the pee.

2007-03-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

My mom found this website and thought she'd try to be as funny as them. I dunno if she's pulling it off. Venus is my favorite kitty, we play paw games under the door and its really fun. I put my paw under the door and she grabs it, then I smack her paw when she does it and then we both run around crazy and do it again.

http://seehere.blogspot.com/2006/11/im-in-ur-whole-lot.html

My mom mopped all the floors last weekend for some family coming to visit. She piled all our beds up and I found out that 5 beds is like way better than one bed. My mom said "Awww, it's princess in the pee! " Thats kinda gross though because I never peed in the beds I just laid in them, but they do kinda smell like pee because Bentley sometimes pees on his paws and then lays in them probably.

It was so comfortable I fell right to sleep for a while, and then the floors were clean!

but even then I didn't want to get up.

speaking of sleep though, my favorite place to sleep is in the big bed where my parents sleep, with just a little bit of covers, not like Bentley - he goes all the way under and way down near the stinky feet. I like to sleep with my head and paws out, because its my job to wake up and make sure mom doesn't hit snooze more than 3 times.

working for a living

2007-03-16T12:54:00.001-07:00

Hi again! Niko here. I'm at work with mom today and we're having lots of fun! There's this watermelon bed that I can hide toys in, and play with the other dogs like it's a mini pillow cave!

Bman has his new shirt on too, which he thinks makes him look tough so he's been growling and snipping when he is usually just quiet, maybe the weird picture on his back has some type of special powers.

I got to come in wednesday and be in some pictures. Mom let some other lady hold me. I had to stand real still and watch that guy act like he was cleaning pee up off the floor, but I never pee in the stores, so I was a little confused. It's for a safety poster, I liked having all the flashing and treats and peoeple tell me I'm good and cute, but I know Bentley was probably mad.

I got to be in this other shoot too and so did my friend Oz. I had to just sit still, but it was harder because this lady was really nice and I wanted to give her kisses.

Oz is really good at sitting still, and he doesn't put his ears back like me, when I put my ears back everyone keeps telling me "ears up!" but I am having too much fun!

Luckily the camera is magic and catches me really quick with them up! Bentley has been in some pictures too so I told him not to feel bad because now he shares the spotlights. Mom posted about his shoot here we like helping!

I LUV SUMMER!

2007-03-12T22:21:00.001-07:00

I know it's only March but it was in the 90s here! I WENT SWIMMING ALREADY! I have no idea where spring went, it went right from winter to SUMMER HAHAHAH!
This is last summer, but it shows how good I Swim!

My mom thinks I am crazy but I LUV THE HEAT!

I run out whenever I can to lay in it.

I get upset when she makes me come in, saying I'm gonna turn into a roasted rotisserie chicken or something, I dunno what a rotisserie chicken is, but if it's anything like my crazy toy chicken with the patch on his back it must be some fun I am missing out on! I'll have to post the chicken when I get a chance. Mom's sewed him up 5 times, he has only one wing left and a patch, HAHAHAH LOL!!!

When we pant like crazy drooling trolls she gives us a bunch of ice. We love the ice. I can put all of it in my own mouth and I try to because Bentley is soooo slow.

Mom has to go away again for 3 days to Nashville, I think that's where Steve Nash the basketball dude comes from. I am not sure why she has to leave us again, but it's less time she says and she promises to get us something AND take us to the park when she gets back! We hope everyone has a good St. Pat's, we will try to post our St. Pats picture in time!

Till then, here's a funny picture of me about to itch my hear, HA!!! LOL!!!

Sick Moms, dog parks, and Puppy Pictures

2007-03-03T17:07:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! Bentley here, we finally got to go to the dog park today and yesterday. Two days in a row is fun for the park, we made some friends and the weather was really nice. Mom wanted to take a picture of us in front of the mountains and fountains, but Dad was sick so it was just her and she can't hold the leashes, help us pose, and take a good picture.

This is us last time we were at the park, it's in Fountain Hills and we get to go up and down through the mountains to get there, when it's so sunny and nice and mom opens the windows at the stoplights, we just smile.

We met 2 other Boston Terriers and gave them our blog address. Their names were Plato and Zues and they were lots of fun. Some crazy Jack Russel tried to bite me so I wanted to leave after an hour, but mom picked me up and carried me out of harms way so Niko could keep playing.

We haven't posted in a while because we've been taking care of her, she's had the worst cold *ever*, she missed 4 days of work (which we didn't mind because it meant napping, playing, and giving her big kisses after she had coughs and runny noses.)

She hasn't taken hardly any new pictures of us, so I suggested she post some of my puppy pictures from the archives. Some have never even been scanned! So here they are, I was pretty darn cute.

My parents got me from a lady named Pat in Mesa, AZ. She listened to the television very loud and still has my mom named "Mini-me" but my dad went to that place in the sky with all the baloney trucks, his named was "The Gambler".

When my mom and dad came to see me I looked this cute, so that's why they had to get me.

Pat used to let me grab the rug and run! It was fun, and I remember that. I liked to pull it over my head cuz the TV was so loud.

When I came to live with my mom and dad they didn't even have furniture yet cuz they just moved here from cold, cold Michigan. It was just us and the cats and a blow up bed for almost 2 weeks!

I was the only one with a real bed and those kitties would always want to steal it. I shared sometimes.

Then I got my little den, I loved to lay in it and had my little seal baby too from Pat's house.

I used to get these little bones too, called "edibles", till I started eating them in seconds.

Hedgehog was my favorite toy.

There were a lot of puppy pictures, it was hard to decide which ones to put in my blog. I think I chose the best though.

This one reminds me that I need to go take a nap, running around that dog park makes me tired! Bub-bye!

Like sands through the hourglass....

2007-02-20T09:31:00.000-08:00

I layed in the sun with Mom this weekend! It was so nice and warm! I love the sun!

She gave me my own chair but I still would jump in hers everytime she got up. She puts a lot of creams and sprays on just to sit out for an hour, I guess she's going to start spraying me, something about how my nose might get too browned and burned.

I've also been letting Bentley use the supah bed. My mom is worried she may not be able to find another one.

Bentley loves the new bed, and I am going ot be extra nice to him because he hurt his foot.

So many of my family feeling hurt makes us all sad. Serena the kitty got 3 teeth pulled, Bentley ripped his pad on his foot, and mom's grandpa died so she has to go away this weekend. I know we make her smile though when we are good and give kisses.

The Fido awards are going on over at Dogs with Blogs, I think we might've been nominated for our Christmas Toys in the Soundtrack competition. Once we are all logged into the Bone Zone we will be ready to vote! I know Joey and Tanner have one too for Funniest, they are all pretty cute.

The Coveted Bed

2007-02-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

I know I shouldn't always want. Niko takes all the good stuff. I DO have the good spot on mom's lap right now though, and the weather is nice, and the little breeze keeps it just right. This book she's reading looks good too, I bet it would taste good if I chewed it, anyway.

Then there's Niko. She's got the good cuz toy, the one that still squeaks. But I've still got the lap Niko, Hah! Lil video of Niko and her Cuz.
Niko and the Cuz

Huh?

It's the bed that she is ALWAYS in, I mean COME ON! All day every day when I try to get into it she's there!

Night time....

Play time -good bed and good cuz!

Ha ha! She tipped it over once, that was funny, ran too hard and jumped in and it flipped. Mom fixed it for her though.

I caught her here once though... on my pillow. This is where I lay!

So I stole the bed! They better get another one of these or it's going to get ugly.

We got a sweet chicken and monkey for Christmas, and my mom got some video here:
The saga of the chicken and the monkey.

Also here's some much requested footage of the big ole football.
Big Ol' Football

Happy Valentines!

2007-02-14T10:40:00.000-08:00

Love, Niko and Bentley

Supah Bowl

2007-02-07T11:35:00.000-08:00

There were a bunch of folks over to watch the big TV this weekend, I had to try my best not to get stepped on. I notice whenever they drink those tasty brown bottles, I have to keep a keen eye out for stumblers. Niko has my cardinals Jersey already, I guess they bought it one size too small. She was so into it, she even carried a big football toy they got on their beer run.

Oz's mom made some delicious chex mix from scratch, it was still warm when she brought it over.

Oz was there too, him and Niko are totally dating.

Oz even brought Niko a new bed, which she loves because it smells like him. Since we've had it she just lays in it, lovingly licking the sides.

lazy day yawn

2007-01-31T21:34:00.000-08:00

Wow, I've been really tired lately. I might need to not play so hard. Or maybe my parents need to go to bed earlier, we really don't get enough sleep.

Take now for instance, we're posting these tired pics of us earlier and it's almost midnight! I guess mom wanted to get caught up on some Lost episodes before it starts again.

If you ask me, my parents watch entirely too much TV. They need to throw the toy down the hallway more, and then get to bed at a decent hour.

Hey Niko, look at this....

I can cross my fronts paws like the mom when shes at the computer.

This is pretty sweet, are you getting this on camera?

I bet Niko can't do it. She sits funny as it is, and this would take some wiser mastery skills of posing and paw awareness.

Bentley and Niko in the Local News

2007-01-29T22:15:00.000-08:00

I posted a couple pictures a month ago, and then filled out a Pets and their people thing for our local paper, the Arizona Republic a couple weeks back. They called me last week and asked me some questions and now there's a cute little article!

Here's the link!

NEW TOY!!!

2007-01-26T14:52:00.000-08:00

I got this new toy, it's a lot like a cuz only its a big cat head. It used to squeak, but I fixed it. I think it makes my eyes green and red.

Bentley got this colorful pig toy, but I like the hoof.

And this new orange toy rocks.

We also got these ribs a while back, they are pretty good as you can see by our fighting over them in the video below.

Niko's Sweater and Her Kitty Fit

2007-01-20T13:43:00.000-08:00

I forgot I had this sweater!

Luckily mom remembered. I like the colors.

I think the collar matches my eyes!

It's been really chilly here lately, so we've been wearing sweaters and coats and shirts. It's GREAT!

We better get in before the sun goes down though, then it's REALLY cold!!!

Whew, back inside. One more pose in my sweater then it's off to play!

I also caught some cat trespassing in our backyard. I was so mad mom wouldn't let me go out and bark right in it's ears! Bentley didn't even care that it was back there! He was all like "We don't need any more cat friends, the ones here already don't like sharing our beds." BAH! I love more animal friends.

Niko's Puppy Files

2007-01-06T11:35:00.001-08:00

Holiday Toys, and Harnessed Energies

2007-01-03T22:18:00.000-08:00

We got new harnesses for Christmas. Niko has pink, and I upgraded my yellow to green, I think it brings out the handsome brown eyes I have, and Niko... well, her face is pink sometimes.

Niko thinks we look good in them, yeah, okay, we BOTH look good.

We've had these little car seats, but we hadn't used Niko's since she tried to jump out of it as a puppy and created some kind of Houdini scene with all the straps.

But now that shes bigger we can both sit up at window height and see what other cars might have dogs in them. I wish mine was in the front or something though, Niko's gas seems to waft right over here. Nothing worse than car farts.

Niko- "Whoops, sorry Bentley, must've had too much Bil Jac."

Hee hee, we look like Zombies in this shot, were not scared, the flash is just bright.

And here's some video of us playing with some of Christmas toys!

Christmas Fun

A Niko Post

2006-12-30T23:07:00.000-08:00

Hi! I know how to do posts now, so not Bentley or anybody can stop me!

I read and watch videos on the internets!

I even watched my own videos! I can't believe Bentley kicked my butt when I was so small!

We got a lot of new toys for Christmas!

Bentley likes this rope the best! But not me...

I like this Christmas tree shaped green guy! He squeaks!!!

His back has a bunch of colors! PINK AND PURPLE ARE MY FAVORITE!!!! AND THEN THERE ARE STARS AHHHHHH!!!

I roll around and his feet fall all over!! I love the tree!!!!

NO!!! Bentley you can't have the treee, It's all MINE!!!!

AHHHHHH!!!! PINK AND PURPLE!!!!

I might be too excited to post, we also got these beds that have snowflakes, but mostly I use them like a sled so that I don't run into the doors.

AHHHH, My tree!!! Bentley is trying to get my tree!!!

Whew, that was close.

I also got this green dog, named scottie. I already ate his tale, it tasted like green dog tail.

Yummm.... green dog taste.

Whu?!?!

Bentley hid my tree toy, I know it! ARGHHH!!!

Well, I am pretty hyper, but I sat here for a treat so mom could make a new icon. Till next time! Happy New Year!

My Birthday!

2006-12-10T11:32:00.000-08:00

My Birthday was December 1st, and I am officially 2 years old! Which is more like 14, mom keeps calling me a moody teen. We had a birthday party at my mom's office with some other doggies, it was really fun.

I got a delicious cake

My friend Oz got me a gift with a really funny card, I was laughing but only on the inside.

I opened gifts...

Carefully, paper freaks me out sometimes with it's crinkly sounds.

I got all these new toys, I've already destroyed the monkey. I think it was made for babies or toy dogs because it didn't last very long. My mom is saving the platypus for last.

I guess I am a Cardinals fan now, since I also got this jersey.

This was not only the only cake I've ever had, it was also the best. Peanut butter and carob. It made Oz and I puke a little bit, but probably because we ate it all in one gulp.

Niko and Oz kept wanting more cake, the humans put it high up on a shelf and it made them whine.

We had another friend stop in for some cake too, his name is Tater and his gift was a nice puddle of pee back near the cake.

I think he kind of looks like Niko with a longer everything.

We got really thirsty from all our partying. But it's hard to all drink at once and no one waits their turn.

Niko was acting more like the party was for her, being all wild and crazy like she is.

Oz had a pretty good time at the party too I think, we all felt pretty drunk from all of the cake.

Another example of Niko thinking it was her day, she kept steeling Oz's new bed.

Even sleeping for hours in it.

Here's a good picture that captures Niko's beauty.

All in all, we had a really good day. Now I expect Christmas will be like a Birthday 10-fold, although I overheard talk of me having to wear some sweater and pose for some family photo. Hrmph.

PetsHotel Holiday

2006-11-21T20:59:00.000-08:00

We're going on Holiday!

We've got our festive wardrobe all picked out.

Really we only had them on for about 10 mins, for some pictures.
Moms letting us stay at the PetsHotel this weekend so we've been packing.

I think wool and my own fur make some type of super-static that I don't care for, and Niko's skirt just seemed to anger her as well.

Not too long after these monstrosities were removed....

It was bitey-face festival 2006.

Friday's I go into work with mom, but I've gotten pretty particular about who I like to play with.

I'm cool with this little guy, named Oz -mostly because he keeps Niko off my back. The two of them play kissy face all the time, but I'm just glad no dogs are bugging me.

I prefer to nap on fleece while the keyboard and computer processes all the hi-caliber design work my mom does.

And when 5 o'clock comes I am ready to get.

Boulevard of Barkin' Dreams

2006-11-10T19:04:00.000-08:00

Hey. It's been like forever since I've posted.

Mom's been very busy, and we've cycled through many toys. These were fun, for about 3 days. Then we made our own little cloud heaven with the little bit of stuffing the manufacturer placed in their heads.

Here we are chewing cuz and hoof. Not our fav's but when we destroy all semblance of stuffed toys, we are given these fallbacks.

This is the father of the guy that lives with my mom. Would that be my mom's-boyfriend-in-pa? I am not sure. I am also not sure why my hand is where it is. Musta slipped.

Here he is trying to hold Niko, she is like a water otter, slips out of your grasp the minute a camera is near. So, that is not abuse, or a strangling, merely an attempt to keep her from launching into the air.

My mom thought we looked like a band in this picture. Something like "Stealing Serena's Sun" with the hit single "This cat is going to hate us"

Niko was spayed yesterday, she was all groggy and out of it for most of the night last night, even peed right on mom's lap, then I peed on the floor just to make sure they remembered I was still vulnerable and needy.

This isn't BT related, but here's the booth that monopolized most of my mom's past 2 months. She's talking about doing another art festival, she better get a winnebego this time, cuz we don't want to wait at home.

That's pretty much it for now, I posed like this for no reason the other day for about 10 minutes. I was just practicing for the cover of "DQ"

Oh, also not BT related, but my mom took a pic of this sunset that showed up when they were taking down their art booth, we are loving our Arizona November.

Bil Crack

2006-10-22T19:37:00.001-07:00

We've been getting some delicious treats lately, just for being so cute. They are called "Bil Jac" but mom calls them "Bil Crack" since we go nutz when she opens the pack. She keeps threatening not to buy them anymore though, on account of the gas.

We don't mind it; in some countries that's a complement. We enjoyed our meal *pfft*

We also get to hang out outside a lot more when we are gassy.

This is not as it seems. We were not laying this close, mom was in-between and got up. I was pretty tired though so I stayed.

Mom's got some art booth thingy she's been working on for a festival, I've had enough of hearing about it, all it's meant to me is less fun playing, and I have to just suffer through the chasing of Niko or being chased by Niko. She has bought us a lot of new toys to keep us busy, probably out of guilt.

This would be more comfortable if our ears weren’t touching, I keep thinking its flies landing on me.

Wait a minute... Niko was that you? P.U.! Must be all that Bil Crack she ate.

Woah, were gonna be kicked out soon.

The Big Bentlowski.

2006-10-15T13:12:00.000-07:00

We had a housewarming party to go to yesterday, so mom thought I should wear some party clothes. Apparently throwing a ball at some pins requires this type of shirt, I don't think I will ever have need of such activity, but I liked my "Kingpin" look.

The diner and retro car on the back made Niko crazy, she kept jumping on my shirt and trying to rip it off... women, they can't handle a stud like me around looking this great.

We like to go outside a lot now that the weather is starting to be really awesome. This face is the perfect ticket to get what we want, whatever it is.

Niko is weird though, these chairs come equipped with soft cushions and keep the ants from crawling on you...

That crazy gal will sprawl out on rocks...ROCKS! They're dirty and we pee on them!

I think she doesn't know she should be sitting on chairs, she might think she is a cat.

Costume Dress Rehearsal

2006-10-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

I don't care for this time of year one bit. I don't mind sweaters, but this hood with eyes crap is for the swamps. I'm a dog not a frog. Apparently it is really fun for everyone else, seeing as how they composed this video of Niko and me, going through costume torture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA8d0fM7XMM

BT Calendar Entries

2006-10-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

January Niko

January Bentley

February Bentley and Niko

March Niko

March Bentley

April Niko

April Bentley

May Bentley and Niko

June Bentley and Niko

July Bentley and Niko

August Bentley and Niko

September Niko

September Bentley

October Bentley and Niko

November Niko

November Bentley

December Niko

December Bentley

Handsome Bentley's Modeling School

2006-09-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

B: "Where did she go?!? We need to get going on posing lessons before it gets hot!!!

N: "I am just enjoying the chair Bentley, I don't like to get my picture taken. Hey! What was that camera sound!"

B: "Okay, we'll start with something simple, like sitting in a chair looking peaceful, like me."
N: "Like this? Eeek!"

B: "Kinda... Maybe try to put your ears up, and not look so wigged out."
N: "Like this?" *slurp*

B: "Nope, that's not going to cut it, and now your ears are back AND your mouth is open, you just look bored."
N: "I told you I wasn't good, I'd rather be playing!"

B: "Fine, they'll probably still post all of this nonsense."
N: "Yeah, and I'm going to push you in the pool later!"

N: "Do I look like that dog with the wings? He's scary! EEEK!"

N: "I don't think I could sit like this even if I tried really hard." *sniffs*

N: "Here's a good pose, warm sun, warm rocks, and a nice breeze, aaah fall."

Bentley's Photo Shoots

2006-09-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

Niko can swim, but not take pictures very well

2006-09-18T23:03:00.000-07:00

I am really trying to help Niko learn to be photogenic, but so far it is a lost cause. One thing she does love is swimming, they took some video of her here:

Niko Swimming

I like this photo because it makes her look like a tiny mouse, while I am big and shiny.

We tried 4 different shots and all had eyes closed

A very pitiful look, I might add

She might just want to swim, I am not sure, I just know that I look good for the camera.

*sigh*

This one is a little better, practice... practice I tell her.

This funny looking thing was on the screen the other night.

Bentley and Niko are bringing sexyback.

2006-09-03T18:33:00.000-07:00

Au-GUSTO!

2006-08-27T18:30:00.000-07:00

Hi Boston lovers! I haven't posted too much, it's been play, play, play since Niko got here it seems. Mom has been crushing up ice for us to munch on too, it's yummy wanna see us eat some?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qm1VDLLlLM

For some reason even when I don't have the toy, she chases me with it!

I was just resting here with a new bacon-flavored nyla-bone corn cob. It's crazy looking, but I don't care --it tastes like Bacon!

Did I mention Niko likes to try to get into every photo I am posing so seriously for?

This could've been a portfolio shot...

but then she jumps into the chair.

I warned her that I'm serious about my sun spots.

She just makes more noise. I'd rather go lay somewhere else than listen to her noise.

peep.

Bentley's Photo Shoots

2006-08-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

(Bentley modeling some new swingates)

I haven't talked too much lately about my recent employment at PetSmart. After much time freelancing, and working for horrible bosses, I finally was employed as a graphic designer on the Visual Merchandising team at PetSmart. I work on the interior structures and layout of the stores' permanent signage, so when there is a chance to do a photo-shoot I always suggest my Bentley.

As far as working, I really like it here. I've worked him into 2 photo shoots and he is so well behaved they have asked me to sign him with the agency. I do always boast that it was his 2 petsmart training classes!

I also get to bring Niko and him in to work on Fridays! I have never been around so many people that have such love for animals, especially the PetSmart Charities, if you haven't heard of it it is worth checking out.
http://www.petsmart.com/adoptions/index.shtml

We do all the pro bono design work for their efforts and there is this number that makes my heart swell whenever I see it: "Lives saved: 2,636,716 as of July 9, 2006" that comes up on my work computer every morning.

Anyway here are some of the shoot pics, I thought with all of the spotting of BTs this might be fun to see.

I art directed this shoot as well, having the dog and cat both there was interesting!

These are the comps from a hot morning in PHX, we scheduled it for 7am to beat the heat, but it was still warm to be outside. The panting makes home look happy though, what a trooper!

sleep and ropes

2006-08-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

We had a long day at work yesterday, came home and crashed.

My mom snapped this pic when I was sleeping, because I would never let Niko this close.

She was super tired, and could barely even open her eyes.

She got only one to open eventually.

Today we are rested and ready to play. We've been running around the couch and fighting over hoofs and ropes all morning. I just need to distract her and then I can grab the rope!

Big open-mouth in the face should be good distraction.

She doesn't give up easily though...

just when I think I've almost got it...

she wins.

circus is in town

2006-08-05T19:03:00.000-07:00

RAOWR!

They put a lot of funny things on Niko today and took pictures. I had to laugh because I didn't think...

they would put it on me. Hrmph.

Although it does look like an elizabethan collar, which can be construed as handsome, maybe not in pink though.

She got a shirt from the dollar days at PetSmart. It's big on her but she will grow into it they said. I grew into then right out of my shirt.

I don't think she liked the shirt, but they got some pics of it before she freaked out.

I told her the pink brings out the pink in her ears.

That made her smile.

My dad had to hold me so I didn't bite at her shirt, I was just trying to help.

Later on I napped, I get the left pillow....

Niko gets the right.

Sometimes she goes all crazy on the couch, like in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKk2MOUFHC0

Lets see, not too much else going on. Niko and I went to work with mommy, and had some fun with the dogs there, she put a little video of that up here too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmJi5Uc29MQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIivEYLLk20

With all this running, I am keeping in shape, I posed for this to put up my dogster page, let people see how handsome I am. Oh and there's this video of me making weird noises.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8mNGZcdvfE

Ears Up Day

2006-07-22T19:39:00.000-07:00

They're taking lots of pictures of little Niko today, something about her ears being up. My ears have been up as long as I can remember and no one made any special fuss over that.

She can't even sit nice for a picture, I mean she's supposed to be some little lady and look at her legs! I would call her more "little frog" than little lady.

And for some reason when we play I keep hearing that song by INXS, "The Devil Inside"

But they even took her out and snapped pictures of her on MY CHAIR! I just hope it doesn't smell like pee now.

She might even be narcoleptic, she just falls face first into the carpet and starts snoring.

I say instead of "Ears Up Day" we need a "Bottoms Up Day" and pour one out for me, it ain't easy dealing with this bitey monster.

Chair safety.

2006-07-20T22:32:00.000-07:00

Seriously, things are getting nuts here

lines to get water

crazy acrobatics
the video:http://www.youtube.com/v/OmEZec-ZFvs

Bed stealing

cuz hogging

we both get tired, but Niko especially can't hang past 10:30. She's a wuss.

Poor lil' frog... never stood a chance

2006-07-12T21:53:00.000-07:00

I had it first! It's my frog!

Niko: "But Bentley, you've had the frog for 3 seconds, not it's my turn!"

Niko (with satanic voice) "I don't care it's MINE!!!"

Oooh, Bentley has the frog again!

But she's biting his achilles heel!

It's all butts from here...

She get's it, and with only 2 seconds left in the game!

But he's not giving it up too easy...

Where'd he go?

Whew, time to sleep.

Everyone might as well rest at once.

Even the kitties, who have been catching all the action from elevated surfaces.

Meow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xhgNMP9_YE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9SACflhRnE

2006-07-08T14:02:00.000-07:00

There are 3 different beds, so there's no reason she has to share mine.

She smells a little bit like pee sometimes.

And there's this fiery red that glows from her eyes.

But it's nice to have a little friend, and she always likes to play, so mostly I loves her.

Here's another video of our recent cagematch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrnzY2qvouc

Introducing ~Niko~

2006-07-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

Thought you might want to meet my new little sister, Niko.

It was quite an adventure, they got me a car seat so I could see out the window and be all buckled in. It was my first big road trip and I was really good, 4 1/2 hours I hung out just watching cars, mountains and desert.

I stayed in my first hotel room, it was nice there was a couch and a TV, and my parents got room service so they wouldn't have to leave me alone.

We didn't walk around too much as it was really hot, but the town of Palm Springs was neat, shadowed by a huge mountain and had these big stars to pee on.

Even though there were misters, it was too hot to sit down and eat outside. I'm not smiling here, just panting heavily.

Niko showed up the 2nd day of the trip, I am still getting used to her but she's been pretty fun to play with.

Niko is from Yucca valley, which is hot, I don't think she likes the sun like I do since she always wants to go back in.

She mostly just sleeps right now, in her play area.

My mom is taking lots of pictures of her, it better not cut into any of my film time is all I gotta say.

Though, I admit she is pretty cute, and much more peaceful when she sleeps.

But when she is awake, lordy you better be ready, she's a biting, peeing, pooping machine. She bit me on the mouth, leg, and butt already, but you'll see in this video I put the smackdown on her once already.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJT_HHj0ARQ

Mom says she's just teething and thats why she bites, but I don't like it.

I think were going to have some fun together, I'll keep you posted.

Holy June-ipers it's HOT!

2006-06-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while. It's really hot here, but I still go out and sit in my sun chair till I feel like a cooked piggy, then I com back in and lick this leopard bone. I dunno why it's leopard print, but it tastes pretty good.

My parents are contemplating getting another BT, I am 50/50 on it, as I like to have most of the attention on me, but on the other hand, humans can be so boring and I need to talk to another species of my kind.

My parents went to Michigan last week and visited my cousin Sadie. I have never met this tall lass of a dog, but she seems nice, she really likes my mom. They say there's more grass than they know what to do with there, I love grass.

Ahh, well. I have a little park across the street with grass I roll in, and don't have to listen to my parents complain about taking care of it. Hope everyone is well, we've been enjoying all the posts.

Oh, here's a link to some video with a toy I had for a very short time, my mom is working overtime trying to replace it, because even when I hear the video I go crazy! I miss that monkey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Jv1HyT2PY

2006-06-11T16:22:00.000-07:00

One huge perk of my mom's new job is a big discount on pet stuff, she got us matching beds!

It's sooo comfy....

And Venus luvs her new blue bed, which should keep her out of mine.

Serena is easily disturbed so often goes back to the couch for comfort.

2006-06-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

My mom and I were sitting out by the pool, discussing our day at work. It's 111 degrees out, but she likes to splash her feet in the water after a day at work. I stood in it a while, but I don't need that stuff splashing all up in my ears so I got out.

She took me to work with her, and tried out some new beds she bought, I'm a little afraid of that chair rolling into me so the extra bed bumper helps.

This is my new Friday friend, Cheeto. We play while mommy works.

It was all fun and games till she put this shirt one me, I was embarassed at first but then I thought I might look cute, and at least it's not flourescent like Cheeto's shirt.

I might just learn to bowl now...

It was a fun day, but I might make my move on that Margarita before it gets too low to lick with my little pug snout.

100 degrees in the shade

2006-05-13T16:53:00.000-07:00

How is everyone this Saturday? My mom's got me on her lap right now while she reads, it's pretty hot out, I think like 100 somethings, which supposedly is HOT. But we're in the shade, and there's a little breeze every now and then. I prefer warmth to the chilly indoors.

Those kitties are jealous of me and how I get to come outside all the time. But they would run up a tree, over the fence and in to the road, mom says. So they have to just look at me angrily as I get to sit out here.

She's crazy trying to take a picture like this, she never likes how funny it makes her look, not to mention my face, with my smug mug.

This is kinda cool though, our reflection in the glass, nice mom, nice. You can even see one of those sulking kitties in there in my bed. Hey! that's MY bed! Oh well, guess I'm pretty lucky to be out here in the warm yard.

When we came back in it was time for some sun laying, but all the beds were taken, so mom had to get the pad from my crate for me to lay on. That orange round bed is mine though, hrmph.

I don't like being between these kitties at all. At any moment they could enter into one of their "fits-of-rage" snarling matches and I would be caught helpless in between. I do not feel safe at all.

That's better, just a little buffer zone between species is all I ask.

Toy Wonder

2006-05-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

You don't always have to play with the toys.

Sometimes it's good to just sit, and enjoy their company.

Hey little blue ball, hows it going?

Blue ball is scared of what happened to Orka toy.

I loved the Orka toy, but it broke in half after some arduous chewing.

I think the toys that disappear go in this weird abyss, which is why I'm scared to go in there.

I am always looking for them... Orka?

The tough job of looking cute

2006-05-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

My mom had a birthday recently, and she thought it'd be a good idea to take pictures of some of her gifts to send to family, but of course I was called upon to make sure they looked classy.

Here I am modeling the little bistro set she got.
Until there was some noise over the wall, I barked to be sure they knew I was here.

Ahh, it was nothing, just the neighbor, not some giant monster or burglar.
Mmm, I like the smell of fresh air.

I can also see the little park from here, it's tempting to get down
and run over there, but Mom says no, cuz the cars drive too fast,
so I hafta wait for my leash.

She got a bench too, it's pretty nice, for a year all that was out on
this porch was a dirty table with a pot on it, and some dusty
plastic ivy hanging out, even I knew that didn't look right.

Hey, mom, can we be done already? It's hot and there's no
cushys on these chairs.

I thought we were done, but oh, was I wrong, it was off to the
backyard to help her model a purse she got.
It ain't easy being so cute.

you make me want to be a better dog.

2006-05-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking about turning over a new leaf for spring, trying to be a better dog, but I have conflicting ideas on what *good* is.

I hear from one side being good is sharing the sun spot with the kitties.

But then I also hear that it's okay to run up to the kitties and pop the cuz toy from my mouth so it hits them in the face.

Wait, that's confusing, this side says it's NOT good to throw any toys at kitties faces.

Wow, this side thinks sunspots are for pansies, and I should chase kitties whenever I see them!

This is too confusing, I'm just gonna put these in my mouth.

Christmas Cards - November 2005

2006-05-02T12:13:00.000-07:00

I've got more stuff done as far as prints set up, and greeting cards at my cafepress store. I'm making a little ad for it. I kinda wish their greeting cards were better priced and in larger quantities, I am thinking of going to Kinkos and doing some bulk then selling them myself for less, and using them to send out. Anyway, here is the latest "Boston Elves" composition (larger pic under cut).

It was really fun to make, and I used a lot of the posted pics to get references for faces, and expression. I am sure there will be more to come.
the whole card

Me with Santa, December 17, 2005

2006-05-02T12:11:00.000-07:00

Posted these to Boston Buddies, but thought I'd post here too.

Bentley went to PetSmart to get his photo with Santa. It was a she-santa, but Bentley seemed comfortable enough on her lap.

The Dance of the B-Man - December 21, 2005

2006-05-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

gimme GIMME GIMmEE that ball!

There's canned heat in my heels tonight BABAY!

You know this boogie is for reeel...

I just need some ice skates and a frozen pond!

w00t! I'm rolling over! what more do you want! (in all our attempts to get the horse-bucking pase, he rolled over several times in futility)

"Thank, you sir Bentleyham for your entertaining dance."

2006-05-02T12:08:00.000-07:00

I finished up my Valentine's art this weekend! I have the cards set up, and the T's (dog and human) will be set up later tonight! The design is from an early sketch I did for a painting I have to do yet.

more of Bentley's pondering in the sun - January 28th 2006

2006-05-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

This is my first post of the new year. I've been pretty busy. I know it appears as though I am in prison, this fence is just to protect me from drowning, even though I don't like that pool and wouldn't go in it.

My mom went to Laguna Beach for a wedding, and I got babysat for the first time, I was pretty good, and feel more mature about myself now. My babysitter had a little fox terrier named Cali that bit me on the neck a lot, and didn't like to share toys, even if they were mine! I know it was in play, but I don't care for all that aggression. If Southwest flew doggies I could've gone, since the Inn was pet friendly.
My favorite place to be is still in the sun, wherever it is. My mom moves my bed for me to the different spots in the house it shines in. I like this spot most because it's full sun.
Woah, that flash is bright! I think today we are going to go to the dog park in Fountain Hills. It's a drive, but worth it to play with doggies all my size.
Here I am with these bars again, seriously I'm not in prison, I am a really good doggie.

The Great Bentley & the Niko Pico Train

It's Copley week at camp Niko!

Long time!

Holidays and Birthdays past

Bentley is 4 years old today!

Lately... in November

it's the BENTLEYDEER!

Niko models and gift card giveaway!

Jump in the lake!

The NikOlympics

Summertime Fun Video

my little models!

Flowers and Sunsets

Birthday Photos

Barleigh 2

February MeetUp (an older post!)

The Gifts

Hey Everybodies!

TAGGED for weirdness!

Mom's old office, sleepy weekends...('nother older post)

Found Boston UPDATE

Howlidays On Ice

December Boston MeetUp

The day of the great Bentley (observed)

three years young!

visions of bil jac treats dance in my head....

BOO! HOLLOW WEENIES IS HERE!

barleigh

Happy Birthday Aunt Suzanne!

OZ

can't BEELIEVE it's almost HALLOWEEN!!!

Ice Ice Baby

what would we do baby, without us... sha-na-na-na

Foods for Thoughts

Bman's Worldwide Pants

Sweet sweet little Lulu.

Swimmings...Moving Sales... Kitties... and Record Heat!

More Moving Fun!

Our summer is BIZZY SHIZNASTIC!!!

I'm supposed to be a fishy!

weekend cleaning

our favorite things!

Celebrity Lookalikes

Summertiiiiime and the living is eeeeeeezay...

Pawsitively fun!

BELLYSHOTZ! (but not the ones with vodka)

The AZ Boston Meetup

Niko Birthday Weekend 2007

Niko's First Birthday

Tucson Trip Saga II - The Accomodations

Tucson Trip saga one

We're Back!

ROAD TRIP!!!

no privacy for the muscle man.

princess in the pee.

working for a living

I LUV SUMMER*!*

Sick Moms, dog parks, and Puppy Pictures

Like sands through the hourglass....

The Coveted Bed

Happy Valentines!

Supah Bowl

lazy day yawn

Bentley and Niko in the Local News

NEW TOY!!!

Niko's Sweater and Her Kitty Fit

Niko's Puppy Files

Holiday Toys, and Harnessed Energies

A Niko Post

My Birthday!

PetsHotel Holiday

Boulevard of Barkin' Dreams

Bil Crack

The Big Bentlowski.

Costume Dress Rehearsal

BT Calendar Entries

Handsome Bentley's Modeling School

Bentley's Photo Shoots

Niko can swim, but not take pictures very well

Bentley and Niko are bringing sexyback.

I LUV SUMMER!

Introducing ~Niko~