Champ was crossing his legs and hopping up and down so I figured I’d better take him outside to pee. As soon as he’d done that he saw Lisa, the absentee landlord who owns the rental house next to mine, and strained at the leash to go see her. While I was talking to Lisa about her plans for the house (I wish she’d sell it so that I could have a permanent neighbor) Champ saw the FUDs next to the lake and somehow backed out of his collar and chased after them. At that point I knew that all I could do was sit back, watch, and hope for the best. There were three FUDs and, one-by-one, Champ chased each of them into the lake. Then he launched himself into the lake after them. It’s a good thing that he can swim because I wasn’t planning on giving him mouth-to-mouth. Once he realized that he couldn’t catch the FUDs he climbed back up the bank. He ran around in circles for a few minutes but eventually he succumbed to my promises of treats. (Treats = Beggin’ Strips.) Once back in the house I had to deal with a wet, smelly dog. Try as I might I couldn’t push him into the bathtub so I had to strip down and drag him in with me. I used Suave Daily Clarifying shampoo with “deep cleansers for normal to oily hair” to take out the stink. Now his hair is as soft as mine is.
He looks quite clean and pretty. Maybe he could be the spokes-dog for Suave.
Posted by: ally bean | June 26, 2007 at 06:36 PM
I bet he smells very good too. I don't love the idea of those FUDs though. They leave all sorts of nasty "presents" around indeed.
Posted by: Margaret | June 26, 2007 at 11:27 PM
I'm Champ's agent and I'll entertain any offers. Look at that face. How can I get mad at that?
Posted by: Mike | June 27, 2007 at 11:14 AM
LOL I was reading this thinking ...wtf is FUD? Then it came to me. A click back on your link also helped.
You and Champ are quite a pair. Great post Mike. I'm sorry you're being invaded by FUD. But if it creates these type of adventures with Champ, it's sooooo worth it!! :)
Posted by: Carrie | June 27, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Well, Champ and I use the same shampoo. Great story and picture.
Posted by: Susan | June 27, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Well, Champ and I use the same shampoo. Great story and picture.
Posted by: Susan | June 27, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Couldn't help myself. I had to go and see what a FUD was.
I'm glad Champ is clean and smells good. And I wonder how long that will last.
Posted by: cassie-b | June 28, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Remember that shampoo from the 70s called "Gee your hair smells terrific!" This post reminded me of that.
Good times with shampoo. Good times.
lol
Posted by: Carrie | June 28, 2007 at 09:56 PM
This post made me snort in laughter! FUDS indeed! :) Too funny. Loving the Champ!
Posted by: Lisa | July 01, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Where are YOU when we need you? We miss you, Mike!
Posted by: Sharon | July 04, 2007 at 12:26 AM