Charlie (Goosey) - Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Birthday: Wed, November 15 2006
Gender: Male
Weight: 43 lbs
The Bark Park
Fri, October 26 2007
Mom got us passes to the HSI bark park recently! This is the best! I get to play with all of my new friends, but boy do I get . . .
Doggie Hotel
Fri, October 26 2007
Now mom tells me I have to go the doggie hotel for 10 days while she visits family out of state. What's a doggie hotel? Whats . . .
The Kennel
Tue, November 06 2007
Mom picked me up from the kennel last night!!!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw mom. I thought I was being left again.. . .
Welcome back comments
Thu, November 08 2007
Thanks for the welcome back! I have now chewed on every toy & bone in the house (and a few things mom told me not to as well.)
. . .
Grandma's House - Have to Stay Home
Thu, November 15 2007
I'm really not happy. I haven't met Grandma & Grandpa yet, and I don't get to go to Thanksgiving. Mom said that grandma just g. . .
Thanksgiving
Mon, November 19 2007
Cool - even though I didn't get to go to grandma & grandpa's house, mom brought home Pork Loin!!!!!! Yeah. This stuff is REALL. . .
I'm Depressed
Mon, November 26 2007
What a let down. Mom stayed home with us for 4 whole days!!! Today, she had to go back to work. What a bummer.. . .
My First Christmas Tree
Tue, November 27 2007
I didn't know what mom was doing on Sunday, and I got really stressed out (read - curled up in a little ball on the sofa). All . . .
I got to go to Nashville, IN
Mon, December 10 2007
Guess What. I got to go to Nashville, IN on Saturday. I had a wonderful time, and got lots of positive attention. Mom said I did. . .
We Got Elfed, Too
Thu, December 13 2007
Okay, so I'm really excited. Mom elfed us today. You can see us at
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1361116690
I had to post. . .
SNOW - Its coming!!!!!
Thu, December 13 2007
I can't wait for the snow. We're all excited! Mom's already talking about throwing snowballs for us again. I can't wait!. . .
YEAH!!! I Can't Believe It!
Fri, December 14 2007
Guess what, you'll never believe it! Sheila, my 9 year old big sis, is actually playing - I mean down and out wrestling - with . . .
Snow
Sun, December 16 2007
Oh boy. The snow is so much fun! Mom said she's going to get out her winter gear and take us out to play! I'm glad most of the s. . .
1 More Day Til Mom Stays Home
Thu, December 20 2007
Mom said that after tomorrow she's going to be home for 9 WHOLE days! That's like forever! I can't wait!!!! Anyone have any su. . .
Christmas!
Wed, December 26 2007
Mom went away for Christmas eve, but brought back our gifts from Grandma. Grandma got us chew tugs (My favorite!) and sweaters w. . .
Tired!
Fri, December 28 2007
Boy am I beat! Mom's been home now since last Friday night with only a few breaks. I haven't hardly moved all day except to go o. . .
NOOOOOOOO!
Wed, January 02 2008
Mom went back to work today. It was sooooo depressing. I've loved having her home with me to cuddle all day. Sheila was glad to . . .
Video Games!!!!
Mon, January 14 2008
Okay, I need some advice from everyone. My mom got a new video game, and she's hooked on it. How can I get her to quit playing . . .
I get to go to school!
Fri, January 18 2008
I'm so excited - mom said I get to go to school the week after next. She said we're going to work on some bad habits I learned ". . .
I'm a mouser
Mon, January 21 2008
Hey everyone, we found out last night that I'm a mouser (and a pigeoner). I caught and killed (and didn't eat) a mouse last nigh. . .
School - Changes at Home
Thu, January 24 2008
I know I told everyone that I get to go to school. Mom started without me last night, and already things are changing. I'm not. . .
New Treats!!!!
Mon, January 28 2008
Wow, mom made us homemade chewy treats last night! She kept mumbling something about doggie allergies (wheat for me, and corn fo. . .
Training Last Night
Thu, January 31 2008
I had a wonderful time at training, but there were a couple parts that made me pretty nervous. I still have some bad memories fr. . .
Not Fair
Fri, February 01 2008
Mom said if we got enought snow she would work from home and be with us all day. What happened to the snow???? Here I was, all . . .
School Tonight
Wed, February 06 2008
I get to go back to school tonight. Mom said I'm doing really well with the homework except for the "gotcha" collar grab. Doesn'. . .
School - Pretty Good
Thu, February 14 2008
Mom said I did a wonderful job considering we are more than a week behind on practice. I can't help it that I didn't feel good a. . .
Vacation with Mom
Mon, February 18 2008
Yippee!! Mom's going to take a few days off and go to a resort that allows dogs. Sheila and I get to go!!!! Mom said its sort of. . .
We're Home From Vacation
Wed, February 27 2008
We just got home. Mom said she is really proud of me. This was my very first vacation, and mom said I did a really good job. We . . .
New Jammies!
Mon, March 03 2008
Mom made me new jammies yesterday (mom here - trial and error on my part - I used old flannel sheets so fabric use wasn't an iss. . .
By Popular Demand - Jammies!
Tue, March 04 2008
Here I am in my new jammies that mom made me. Several of you asked to see the pics, and here they are!. . .
OOPS!! Mom's Accident
Tue, March 04 2008
What a wonderful mistake (for me and Sheila, anyway). Mom was making dinner, had just made up the plates, when the spatula she l. . .
We've Been Gone_Grandmas
Sun, March 09 2008
I wanted to say I'm sorry for missing all the wonderful posts this weekend. It looks like you guys were really busy. I got to g. . .
Agility Class Tonight
Mon, March 10 2008
Everybody wish me luck. Tonight I start agility classes with Pawsitive Partners. Mom's really hoping I like it. I've been good a. . .
Agility Report
Tue, March 11 2008
Mom said I did a good job at agility class last night. I only got barky 4 or 5 times, and stopped barking really fast. All of ba. . .
New Toy - I'm In Heaven
Fri, March 14 2008
OMG - mom brought home something I've never seen before. I LOVE balls and I LOVE ropes. This is a ball made out of ROPE, and its. . .
MS Walk Today- We're Going!
Sat, March 15 2008
Mom's signed up to walk in the MS Walk today. She just told us that we get to go, too! We're so excited! Hope everyone has a te. . .
New Avatar/Name
Sun, March 16 2008
Mom said I had to update my profile. After talking to Connie and Dreya at the protest, she said they had trouble figuring out wh. . .
Mom's Home Sick Today
Tue, March 18 2008
I'm a happy camper. Mom stayed home sick today. She said its nothing major, but she didn't want to share with her co-workers. I . . .
I caught ANOTHER mouse!
Thu, March 20 2008
I did it, and I'm very proud of myself. I caught and killed another mouse! Mom heard me making some noise in the kitchen while s. . .
Pretty Good Easter After All
Sun, March 23 2008
Well, we ended up having a pretty good day today. After the stress of being quiet at PetSmart (I still have some anxiety issues). . .
How'd you get your names?
Sun, March 23 2008
Mom's been pretty curious about how you're parents picked your names. I'm named after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sheila'. . .
Make Mom Stop
Fri, March 28 2008
Mom's been using a bunch of really big words again, and is obviously getting OCD about HSI. She only uses those words when she g. . .
Sheila's in trouble
Tue, April 15 2008
It hasn't happened in months, but Sheila got in trouble tonight and I didn't! Whoooo Hoooo! The male bi-ped caught her trying t. . .
Lack of Computer Time
Sat, April 26 2008
I just wanted to let you guys know that after tomorrow I won't be on the computer very much for the next couple of weeks. Mom sa. . .
Sheila's in DEEP doo doo!
Tue, April 29 2008
Okay, some of you know that mom introduces Sheila as her "good" dog, and me as her "problem child". Well, not tonight.....Sheila. . .
OMD, OMD, OMD
Mon, May 12 2008
Oh my dog, I can hardly believe it, but mom came to get us this morning. I thought she'd left us forever! I've done nothing but . . .
Wonderful Day!!!
Tue, May 13 2008
What a terrific day. Mom stayed home again today. We let mom sleep in (she's recovering from her 38 hour train ride). Sheila & I. . .
Bummer - Mom's Bad Knee
Fri, May 30 2008
I hoped we could go to Ft. Harrison for part of my Gotcha day, but mom's bad knee went wonky again. Now she's not sure she can e. . .
Good Gotcha Day!
Sat, May 31 2008
Even though mom deserted me and spent the afternoon with someone named Quency, I had a really good Gotcha Day. We had a good bre. . .
Restaurant Tonight!!!
Sun, June 01 2008
Mom says I might get to go to a restaurant tonight, and meet some IP people and dogs. She really can't eat there, but says she l. . .
Good Day Without Mom
Sat, June 07 2008
Believe it or not, I had a pretty good day, even though mom spent the day elsewhere. Our male bi-ped's been sick. He fell asleep. . .
Happy Birthday to Lady Penelope!!
Sun, June 15 2008
I wanted to be the first to wish you a grand happy birthday tomorrow.. . .
What a Week
Tue, July 15 2008
Sorry we've not been on-line much. We've been entertaining our house guest for the last week. This has been the best week ever! . . .
Heaven???!!!
Sat, August 30 2008
I think I've died and gone to heaven. I'd have somebody pinch me, but I don't want this day to ever end. First, Sheila PLAYED wi. . .
I'm TWO!!!
Tue, September 02 2008
Mom says that I'm officially 2 today. She had my birthday narrowed down to 2 months, and split the difference. I hope I get extr. . .
I've Been Identified
Fri, September 12 2008
I'm a Catahoulian Leopard Dog Mix!!!! When mom sent out the pics of the puppy, a woman who runs a Catahoulian Leopard rescue and. . .
Welcome to Chloe
Tue, September 16 2008
A big IP welcome to Chloe!!!
http://www.indypaws.com/profile/15128
Chloe is the new big sister of my Catahoula friend Dais. . .
Chili Night!!
Mon, October 20 2008
Who hoo!!!! We got chili tonight!!! Have you guys had this stuff? Mom made it with ground beef and ground pork! Pork's my FAVORI. . .
Mom's NUTS
Wed, October 22 2008
Send the P-sychatrist to our house. Mom's all excited, whoo hooing, and acting down right silly. The TV guy said it might SNOW o. . .
I Got My New Wool Jammies!!!
Sat, November 08 2008
Mom just finished my new jammies, and I danced and pranced until she put them on me. They're made of black wool felt, and boy am. . .
Here I Am In My New Jammies
Sun, November 09 2008
I LOVE these. They're made of wool felt, and keep me toasty warm. I didn't bother mom all night! They're even manly black! It ho. . .
Mom came home early today!
Wed, December 31 2008
Mom's office shut down early for a long weekend today. She didn't feel very good anyway, and we got to cuddle on the bed and tak. . .
OMD! OMD! OMD! Guess What We Treed
Fri, May 22 2009
You guys won't believe this. We just treed the biggest squirrel ever! It looked kind of funny, but it had to be a squirrel. The . . .
My Mom's a Dim Bulb
Thought I'd let you know that mom's an awfully dim bulb these days. We're working on a full blown relaxation behavior where I'm . . .
Oh my dog, what fun!
Mom let us go into the jungle this morning on our long lines. **Mom here, our north lot is full of old fruit trees, weeds, wildf. . .
Sheila's CRAZY!
Sheila turned down raw food (frozen in or Orkas) in the hopes of getting people food. We don't always get anything, and to turn . . .
NOOOOOOOO!
Mom said that I couldn't go back to school for a while. I'm too itchy to concentrate or hold a sit or down for very long. She sa. . .
Best Christmas Ever
I had no idea that Christmas could be this nice! I've had one Christmas with mom, but didn't get to go to Grandma & Grandpa's la. . .
I Helped Change the Oil
in the car! Mom called the dealership's shop where she gets her oil changed. They said I was welcome. So...she packed me up, and. . .
Hey Roo (And Any Other Resource
Guarders) out there. Mom was able to confirm that at least some of my crazy barking is resource guarding. Mom tried an experimen. . .
I Filed My Own Nails
and LIKED it! I HATE having my front nails done. Don't care a bit about the back ones, but don't touch my front feet! Mom's trie. . .
I Helped Put Up Our Tree!
I was such a good boy today. I helped mom put up and decorate our tree. I sniffed every branch and decoration to make sure every. . .
OMD! OMD! OMD!
You guys and gals will never believe this. Mom let me stay outside my crate while she left me, Sheila, and the cats LOOSE. Reall. . .
Our New Vets
Someone asked, so I thought I'd put out the information in a seperate post. Our new vets are Dr. Tom Parell (Dr. Tom) and Dr. Je. . .
I blew a bunch of mom's b-day $
Last week I got a bad scratch on my face at school when I went a bit ballistic and caught my tags between my face and my leash. . . .
I Did It!!! I Did It!!! I Did It!!!
I made it a whole night at CIA without barking!!! And get this, we did 20 ft recalls in front of each other. I didn't bark while. . .
I Believe My Mom Needs A Doctor
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm really not complaining, but I am just a tad worried about mom tonight. She got both a flu shot and . . .
Solo Training Tonight
School was hard tonight. Nobody else came to class so mom and I had Miss Laura all to ourselves for a whole hour! She locked the. . .
Sheila CHEATS!
The good news is that Sheila's feeling better as her meds kick in and she's playing with me a LOT more these days!!!!
The . . .
School - 3 Nights in a Row
I'm so excited! Keep in mind that I LOVE school. I get 100% of mom's undivided attention for a full hour and a gazillion treats.. . .
Hey Kirby - You're Famous!
Al Franken wrote about you in the book "Howl" (published by The Bark magazine - mom's been reading it to us). Its all about a do. . .
Request for Fur Donation
Mom says I'm silly, but here goes. I'm requesting that all of you supper fuzzy dogs send me some extra fur. Seriously, I'm COLD!. . .
Level 2! (Then...Stupid Moment)
Mom's so proud of me. Even though I had 2 barky moments (there was a barky puppy next to me who kept lunging at me to try to pla. . .
School ROCKS!!!
I went to school tonight. Mom said I forgot how to "engage my brain" when we first got there. I got a bit barky, but everyone wa. . .
I Get to Go Back to School!
I'm so excited. Mom said I get to go back to school next week. We're going back to the school Sydney's attending. We're going to. . .
Wonderful Day!
Man, this place is terrific. We get to go with mom all the time (well most days anyway) and get lots of nap time with her! Today. . .
Longest Drive EVER!!!!
Mom said she gets something called WiFi in the room, so I can report in on our trip.
I'm so sick of the car! Total time to ge. . .
Another One Bites the Dust!
I "killed" another rope bone. Mom officially called it dead, and threw out the pieces. This one lasted all of 30 minutes, which . . .
OMD!!!! I Get to GO!!!!
I actually get to go on vacation in a re sort. Mom says we're going someplace to see somebody called Berk Shires in Pen Sylvania. . .
Jumping - Fun Stuff
Mom's really proud of me. Since we got my Chase 'n Pull, Mom's been measuring my verticle standing jump. I'm up to a five foot j. . .
She's GONE!!!
My playmate is GONE. I wanted to keep her. She was a great deal of fun, and played HARD! Mom put her in a crate and left. Mom ca. . .
Pickles!
Yep - LOVE 'em. Mom's been sharing bits of her kosher dill pickles with me. Boy, those things are YUMMY! The male bi-ped thinks . . .
OMD *GASP* OMD *GASP* OMD
*GASP* You won't believe this. Mom came home tonight *GASP*, opened up a long skinny box *GASP*, and brought out the most wonder. . .
I'm a Graduate!
I did it, I passed my class with flying colors. I even got a really nice, official certificate with my name on it. My instructor. . .
Mom Did My Nails- Oh No
Mom finally did it. She figured out a way to get my nails trimmed and filed. She filled my toy with bacon flavored squeeze chees. . .
Feast of Lanterns - HOT!
Mom took me to a little bit of the Feast of Lanterns today. I have no idea what a lantern is, but I thought everyone would be ea. . .
Tell mom to get off her duff!
Somebody needs to tell my mom to get off her duff. I missed out on most of my treats last night - AGAIN. Its not like its hard w. . .
I Gave Up My Favorite Toy
Mom's been trying to get me to learn "give it" FOREVER! I think I finally got it, with extras!!!! I'm now giving up my favorite . . .
I'm a comedian!!!
I had ALL of the humans laughing at school last night. Here's the set-up. We have the "school" chairs, you know, the plastic one. . .
I didn't bark
at the other leashed dog tonight. They snuck up behind mom, and got within 50 feet or so. I started to get revved up, but mom go. . .
I LOVE School/Bad Mom
I just wanted to let you guys know that school ROCKS!!!! I didn't like my last two classes very well, but this is just FUN!!!!
. . .
Here Kitty Kitty Kitty
Did you know that kitties come from mint beds???? We were out doing our normal doggie stuff before bed last night, when this sma. . .
Cottage Cheese - I'm exhausted
You won't believe it. Mom gave us a new treat today. She froze something called cottage cheese in our toys!!!! Man is that stuff. . .
Good day???!!!
Mom came home early today 'cause she didn't feel well. We got a big long cuddly nap with her this afternoon. We got up, and went. . .
School!!!!
Squirt cheese with bacon ROCKS!!!!! I only barked twice in class (and 1 barky moment before class), and calmed down right away e. . .
TORTURE - We're Being Tortured
Call the ASPCA, call Denny Crane, call Chase, call anybody! Mom was working on training treats for us this morning, and we didn'. . .
Stacy and Bev's Dad Came Over
to our house tonight and took my crate. They were really nice to me, and paid a LOT of attention to me. I stayed on my best beha. . .
I get to go to remedial school
Mom said I have to go to remedial school for anxiety around other dogs. In preparation, we went to the school this morning so I . . .
Park Visit
Mom took Sheila to Ellenberger park, and they had a good time. Sheila was "perfect" as always. Then, she took ME to Christian Pa. . .
Good Boy!
Mom said I was a really good boy, and I got lots of petting from mom. I was laying on the sofa quietly chewing my raw hide, when. . .
A Call Out To Rudolph Reindog
Rudolph, how on earth do you survive with all those girlie girls in the house with you???? Man, thats a LOT of girlie!. . .
I Have Company!
I can't believe it, but we actually have company at our house. Her name is Lee, and she LIKES me! Even though I barked at her, s. . .
Mom's NOT having a good night
Gross out factor alert! Mom came home with a headache and sore from our canoeing trip, and then her day went from so-so to worse. . .
Whoo Hoo Canoe!!!
Well, mom took the male bi-ped, me and Sheila for a long car ride. When we got there, mom put funny things on mine and Sheila's . . .
I Get to Go Canoeing???
Mom says we're going canoeing tomorrow morning. Can someone enlighten me as what she's talking about? Sheila keeps getting all e. . .
I got to go!!!!
Mom took me to the Wannamaker street fair today. She said I had my best day ever. She talked to all of the police officers, the . . .
I wasn't trying to eat the cat
I promise! Nobody got hurt, except for the big bruise on mom's arm. Mom and I were walking the neighborhood today saying "hi" to. . .
New Fun Stress Reliever Trick
Mom started a new game last night. She noticed that I was getting a bit stressed during training last night (mom can really get . . .
News Flash!!!
Hey guys. Did you know you could get treats for NOT standing at the window and barking? No kidding. Now, if I go to mom and touc. . .
SCORE! (and public apology)
Wow, what a night!! Boy, did I score on the treats tonight. Tonight was my second night working on the treadmill (forever after . . .
Could I Be Part Cat?
Mom seems to think I'm part cat. I lick my paws clean and dry. Any of you other dogs out there do this?. . .
Fire Station Visit
I got to go to the fire station today. Mom's been worried about my so-so reaction to police officers last fall. Like in car acci. . .
Roo, We Need to Talk
Mom brought home this thing with a black sidewalk that moves today. She said its a treadmill for me and her. Of course farty sma. . .
OMD! OMD! OMD! I Got to Go!
You really won't believe this. Mom took me and Sheila to the Woodruff Place Flea Market. Me, I got to go!!!! It was so exciting.. . .
Pool????
So mom brough home this big blue plastic thing, she filled it with water, then put us in it one at a time. I felt really good, b. . .
Mom said I was a good boy!
Mom took me to the get together at WB's. I got to meet some really nice IP people, and practice not barking at Godzilla, Titus, . . .
Its My GOTCHA Day Tomorrow
I'm so excited. Tomorrow is my 1st (maybe second - I'm not sure when you start counting?) Gotcha day! I've been here a whole yea. . .
Grandma, Grandpa, Car, Duck!
What a day. We got up this morning, and mom made breakfast. Then, we packed up a bunch of stuff, jumped in the car, and headed n. . .
Goin' to Grandma & Grandpa's!
Yippee!!! Mom just told us we get to go to grandma & granpa's house for a day. Whoo hooo! All the goodies. Ooops, better stop th. . .
I LOVE Spring!
The last two evenings have been amazing. Mom's come home from work and played HARD with me and Sheila! Tonight she upped the pla. . .
Toenail clipping progress
Okay, so I let mom cut one toenail without a fuss - "without a fuss" is key here. She's got me to the point I'll put my paw in h. . .
Mom's New Camera
So mom got a new camera today, and we all have new pictures. My apologies that mine is so dorky. It doesn't seem very appropriat. . .
We Just Saw Ojo - Bravo
Bravo!!! Bravo!!!! We just saw Ojo on Channel 13! Terrific job!. . .
Training & Raw Lamb Bones
Okay - so you guys and gals may not believe this. We had a wonderful evening. First mom came home and let us out. She brought me. . .
Clicker Training - Paws Up
So... mom left us for a whole afternoon to go to a clicker training seminar (& nutrition) at Canines in Action last Saturday. Th. . .
Mousies 0, Me...........3!
I did it again. I caught and played with a mouse until it wasn't interactive. I liked it to try to make it move, but it didn't w. . .
FACE - Shots - Good Experience
We just got our shots today (all four of us). It was scarey to me to be in that big room with all of those dogs. I got barky at . . .
No Way - I'm the Boss
Well, okay, Sheila was. But...now, mom is exerting her alpha-ness! She's been reading books about dog training by someone called. . .
Boy are we beat!
What a day. I can hardly keep my eyes open as I write this. Mom took us hiking out at Ft. Harrison for a LONG hike. We hiked for. . .
Hiking
Whoo Hoo! Mom said we get to go hiking this weekend - both days! She said she needs to get into shape for hiking in the rockies.. . .
Busy Weekend
I've been a busy boy this weekend. Yesterday, mom took me and Sheila (and the other bi-ped) in the car to run errands. While at . . .
I'm an Agility School Drop Out
Mom had me drop out of school. She said I'm having too many anxiety (have no idea what that word means) issues when the other do. . .
Mom's Friend got BUSTED - not me
Hey there. Something new happened this morning. I've been getting in trouble for getting into the trash. Mom caught her frien. . .
Lets Help Snuffy
I know I've been quite a handful for my mom (my previous people were definately not nice). Mom always keeps Nylabones, chew tug. . .
Owner: Marci
About Me: I've been with mom for over a year now, and LOVE this place. I had a really rough start, but mom has gotten me through most of it. I've learned a lot over the past year, and grown up a lot.
Nicknames: Silly Goose, Goosey, Monster Mutt
My Motto: Just love me!
Likes: Kids! Practice, Food, Catching Mice and Birds, rope bone, Snuggling
Pet-peeves: My big sister when she's grumpy, bicycles, the words "no" and "leave it" - I really hate those
Best Tricks: Knows right from left paw, dancing, jumping, paw in mom's hand, wave, beg, learning
Favorite Activities: Playing chew tug, training, chasing toys, going for walks, snuggling
Favorite Food: Anything Sweet, then just anything except olives or onions
Favorite Toy: Anything I can shred, bones, mom
Favorite Walk: Fort Harrison, or just any place mom takes me
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