My first program on June 1st! 06/29/2011
I grinned from pointed ear to pointed ear as the car chugged up the mountain. We were heading, I don't know where, but I was ecstatic because I was included. I had been bathed and brushed until my coat shone and I had watched as Denise, my human, loaded my jump, tunnel and hula hoop into the car. I knew something was happening! Something strange and new. I could sense the excitement that permeated the air. I pushed my nose out the window and sniffed for familiar smells. I could smell trees, of course, but there were other smells that were unrecognizable. Denise was talking excitedly and asked me several times, "Do you want to be a star?" I perked my ears even higher to try to answer her. I grinned until my face felt frozen. Whatever this star was, I wanted to be it! It sounded exciting, romantic, and was sure to mean some kind of snack involved. And I love, love, love food (I almost love food more than I love Denise). We arrived at a building and I was allowed inside. Inside the great doors and into a place that was air-conditioned and smelled clean and of citrus. I was let off leash and allowed to explore the mysterious building. Denise told me it was the Woodland Park library. I wanted to sniff every book to gain even more knowledge, but pretty soon Denise called me into the meeting room where my jump was set up. She then put a skirt on me. Other dogs do not enjoy wearing human clothing, but Denise assured me that I looked adorable and I must say that the red plaid kilt was fairly cute. Then children entered the room quietly from a door. I sensed their nervousness, so I immediately dove into a roll and then flopped at their feet. They were instantly put at ease and I was provided a treat from Denise. More and more kids arrived until the room was brimming with children's voices. Denise whispered to me, "Do you want to be a star?" And I wagged my tail across the floor until I brushed the carpet clear of fiber. Yes, I wanted to be a star. I could sense the excitement, the action, and most definitely the attention. Then Denise spoke to the children and their parents. I sighed a few times, because this seemed to be taking too long. Denise led me to the jump and I performed in front of the kids. I jumped, raced through the tunnel and jumped through the hula hoop. They clapped and I loved it (almost as much as the treat at the end). Denise started the first story which starred me. We had practiced this at home several times, so I knew what to do. While watching my sheep, I am supposed to fall asleep, but while I was sleeping the side door opened and a woman poked her head into the room. She smiled at me, so I decided to follow her (she left the door open, after all). And Denise had not put me on the stay command. She had just told me to sleep. But I wasn't sleepy. I wanted to explore. So, I trotted out into the hallway. I left my own show. CommentsLeave a Reply |
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