This is my nephew-dog, Max. Every morning, starting anywhere from 8 to 8:30 am, he lies out by the pool.
He’s waiting. Waiting for a sound – a click – that means something terrible is coming. It comes at 9:05 every morning.
Oh no. He heard it.
He must attack that water. It must be stopped!
He bites at the water and barks repeatedly.
Then he runs to the other corner, does the same thing and runs around and around the pool and barks until the noise stops.
The threat is over for another day. Well done, Max.
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I used the Random Number Generator and the winner of Rules of the Lake, Irene Ziegler’s book of short stories, is Tracie from My Petite Maison. Congratulations, Tracie! Send me an email with your address and I will get the book out to you next week when I am back home. Thanks to everyone who left a comment.
Max is adorable– so funny! It’s funny how these fur people have their rituals. Haggie has several, all very endearing (of course!). I have my rituals too– and some of our rituals coincide! Just part of the rythm of daily life, I guess.
Hugs,
Jill
love those sweet golden retriever dogs. my daughter has one and he is a character.
congrats to your winner.
hugs, cory/Dogwood
What a cutie! Dogs are such creatures of habit. It’s interesting how they have an internal alarm clock for things. I hope you are enjoying your time with your family!
LOVE it! I’m so glad you’re getting some doggie love while being away from Scout and Riley. We had a dog named Max growing up. I’ll bet everyone has had a dog named Max at one time or another. It’s just the perfect name for a dog, and your nephew-dog, Max, is just SO adorable!… Donna
That was so cute! It gave me a giggle to start my day! Thanks!~Hugs, Patti
Max is great! He is a first rate protector. The monster of the pool is once more vanquished. Safe for another day!LOL
Well, thank goodness that you have someone to keep that water monster under control! This is just hilarious! How adorable he is!!!
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Ha Ha, what a funny story! He looks like such a sweet Golden and so brave! :) Have a wonderful day, Nan
gosh claudia, i’m so out of the loop. i wish i could be more like max and have a routine!! especially one by a pool!!!!
congrats on your little intro in romantic homes!!!! i couldn’t believe it when i saw it!! you are so famous. i’m honored to even look at your blog!!!!! thanks for inspiring us all!!!
take care
sue
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That is the cutest thing! Does he need Caesar the dog whisperer?? I myself, would learn to love that! Sorry I have not been by. I am having health issues once again. Getting closer to the answer though.
Max is awesome!
That’s a beautiful and smart pup, sugar!
xoxo,
Connie
Thanks for my morning smile! I just love how our animals perceive things so differently than we do.
Wonder what Max would do if something changed. I’m sure he looks forward to his morning ritual. Cute, funny doggie.
Congrats to the winner.
hugs
Sissie
Cute Max!!!! I love golden retrievers!!!
cariños
How great the pool entertains the dog! Wonderful!! lol they are funny creatures! Congrats to Tracie!!
Hugs, Lisa
We have had 2 dogs named Max… so any dog with the name Max is a good dog in my book.
Di
I love Max! He is a great companion, I can tell. And what a great name….short for “Maxson” maybe??? :-) Thanks for the laugh – those 4-legged kids are the best – never talk back and never ask for money!
Big hug to Max
Elizabeth
Oh how funny! Poor Max, a job that will never be done.
Congratulations to Traci!
Hugs,
Terri
You can’t tell me a dog can’t tell time! I was just reading in Time magazine how animals have much higher-functioning brains than previously thought.
Brenda
Aunt Claudie,
Thanks for including me in your blog. All your readers really have no idea how seriously cute I am. I protect you from the pool, but I also give tons of hugs, you forgot to mention that! I love you so much and I think you need to live with me.
XO, Max
Ha! I LOVED this post. How adorable is your nephew! Dogs never cease to entertain us do they? I have lots of nephew dogs and I even have a brother dog! I call my mom’s little dog my brother. Makes sense since he is “her son.” Hope you’re having a great week.
Holly
This is darling, Claudia!! What a wonderful watch dog for certain. I would watch him every single day!
I’m behind the times here, so happy I won the giveaway ~ yay me and you for putting on the giveaway! I’ll send you my info this afternoon.
xo~Tracie
Max is soo cute! Puppy kisses from my Kim ;))
Monicax.