Tony Sez

I'm loyal!

2010-07-11T10:46:00.001-07:00

We were at the dog park last week and some guy was talking about how me and my breed are not loyal. He said that he heard some story of someone driving up to a friend's border terrier, opening the car door and calling the dog and the dog just went and got in the car. Well, we all like a good car ride, don't we?
I say it's not about loyalty it's about networking.

Yeah, you're not buying that are you?

Trees trees everywhere, and not one to lift a leg on

2009-12-19T14:41:00.001-08:00

Ingrid and I took in some galleries today, walking around in the not-quite-started-yet snowstorm. She took my picture in this one, Alexander and Bonin (which I insist be pronounced BONE-IN, ok?!) There were lots of pictures of trees. Ingrid loves trees, and so do I. Unforch, these were too high up for me to pee on. It was very frustrating. Here I am not peeing on the tree pictures.

Seeing some art

2009-10-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

This afternoon Ingrid and I went to some of the galleries in our neighborhood. I especially liked this installation at Marlborough Chelsea. It's a rat's eye view of things, and you all know how I feel about rats. They call it "A New Beginning" but that doesn't make sense to me as I wasn't even allowed to start to think about marking one of the giant flowers.
Art, schmart, give me a fire hydrant any day.

Now THIS is SPECIAL!

2009-10-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

Ingrid keeps talking about the Specialty, but really, how "special" could it have been if I wasn't there? Anyway, this is something really special, and big thanks to Auntie Carla aka Jake's World for the cool rubber duckie! Of course, I tore the ass out of it right away cause that's how I roll.

The Blue (and Tan) Danube!

2009-10-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

Ingrid made a video of the Specialty. I don't know why I didn't get to go. Everyone knows I'm the specialest!

Fort Tony!

2009-09-04T02:59:00.000-07:00

Here's my new thing. I go to the head of the bed and pull the pillows and comforter down until they make a little fort that I can crawl into. Then I go in and sleep! I call it Fort Tony.

Lions and junkyard dogs!

2009-08-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

Ingrid and I went out for a while this afternoon, as soon as it stopped raining. Thought we'd have the park to ourselves but lots of people there. Some guy brought in two schnauzers and that's when Ingrid decided we better get out of there. (I don't get on too well with some Schnauzers.)
So we went for a walkabout and I got my picture snapped with this big golden lion outside a strip club. They should have statues of me outside there instead, even though I'm not sure I would want to join a strip club, as I'm not too fond of being stripped.

Then on the way home, we walked by an auto shop with a real junkyard dog inside! At first we heard him growling and barking inside the gates, then all of a sudden, Ingrid spotted his head sticking out a hole!

We high-tailed it outta there before he managed to squeeze his whole body through that hole. Yikes!

Beethoven bores me.

2009-08-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

RIP Gidget

2009-07-23T16:05:00.000-07:00

Well the dog world lost one of our own when Gidget the chihuahua who appeared in ads for Taco Bell died of a stroke. She was one fine bitch and lived a good life up until age 15 (that's 105 to humans!). RIP Gidget.

Don't pee in the pool!

2009-07-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Here I am coming out of the pool at the park. It's very refreshing!
This article says one out of five people pee in the pool. I'm glad there's no humans in this one!

Face Surfing

2009-07-09T16:45:00.000-07:00

I like the smell coming out of the vent so I rub my face all over the ground, hoping some of it sticks to me. I call it "face surfing."

Again with the What not to do

2009-06-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

Every morning, there's this little doggie sitting outside of the local coffee place on our block. He's not wearing a leash and he's not tied up. People like to stop and say, "oh look how cute," but it's not really all that cute. Don't they realize that anyone could come up and walk away with that dog? It's bad enough when people leave dogs tied up outside stores and restaurants, but hey, at least they are tied up! This one's just roaming free! While I might envy his freedom just a bit, I'll take safety any day. Tony Sez: keep your dog on a leash! We might pull and tug but we secretly thank you for it!

Hot Spots!

2009-06-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Ingrid was poking around where she shouldn't have been and found out why I'm frequently licking my belly. There's a couple of hot spots down there, and they itch and burn! So off we went to the vet's. We got right in without an appointment, cause that's the kind of treatment I get where ever I go, plus all the ladies at the front desk there love me.
Some dogs hate going to the doc, but me, I enjoy a good vet visit.

They keep lots of Lamb Lung there, and that's my favorite treat! I'll do just about anything for some lamb lung (even get a thermometer up my butt!)There was one dog that had to have a muzzle before being examined. How's he supposed to get his treats with a muzzle on?
Any way, I got some antibiotic cream for my spots. I also have to wear this stupid cone thing around my neck which I hate, but without it I have to admit, I'd be lick lick licking those spots. At least I was able to convince Ingrid not to post a picture of me with it, though I know I look really cute, cause I've been getting treats like crazy!Why not? I'm Tony!

What not to do

2009-06-06T09:27:00.000-07:00

I love it when some hipster doofus comes to the dog park with his breakfast, then throws a hissy fit when the dogs won't leave him alone.

I get treats and love where ever I go!

2009-04-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

It's good to be Tony. Just yesterday I was out with Ingrid to the art supply store and on the way back, we passed a table where this fine bitch was giving out free food! It was love at first sight for her, Tony has that effect on the ladies, you know, and I got my fill of free treats! Here I am sitting, they seem to really like when I do that.

The after I got the treat, I gave her a kiss (with tongue!) as a thank you.

Not bad, huh? Like I sez, it's good to be Tony.

I'm riding the rails!

2009-04-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

Yo, Ingrid and I went for a long walk today. From our house at 24th and 10th Avenue to 60th Street and 1st Avenue. I was wearing my doggie backpack with water bottles inside, even though I wasn't all that thirsty the whole trip. On the way back, we took the subway, the E train to be exact. I kept wanting to get off everytime they opened the doors, but we had to stay on till we got to 23rd Street. Then we got off and walked home. I'm pooped!

Tartan Day Parade!

2009-04-04T12:45:00.001-07:00

Went to the Tartan Day Parade today with Ingrid. I was wearing the Oban tartan as a little scarf and of course I was a big hit, especially with the ladies, as you can see here.

Here's me chasing some horses up the street. Git, horses!

This whole family came over to say hi to me, they said they have someone just like me at home! I doubt that. There's no one like me!

We saw a whole group of Westies and Scotties who were actually IN the parade. Ingrid says next year maybe we will be too!

"T" is for Tony

2009-03-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

When Tony met Tony

2009-03-19T16:23:00.000-07:00

Here I am at the reception for an Artbridge project that is taking place on the outside of our building. Meh. Too high for me to piss on, so I don't care. It was pretty boring, but I got some food that fell on the floor and I met this guy who was also named Tony.

This morning

2009-03-14T12:01:00.000-07:00

On the way to the park this morning, my pack and I stopped for snacks at Brownstein's. They'd like you to think they are famous, but then, so am I. I'm Tony, bitches!

I get real

2009-03-10T04:49:00.000-07:00

Here I am with a ball at the park on Saturday. Ingrid wants to say I'm "playing," but really, I don't play! I'm serious about that ball. I tried to get two of them in my mouth at once and I would have too, if that Collie mix hadn't come along. Ingrid laughs like crazy whenever I try to pick up two balls (which is frequently). She really needs to work on having a more positive attitude. If you always laugh and don't take it seriously, then how are you ever gonna do it! Like I sez, I'm serious about that ball!

Myers of Keswick

2009-01-31T10:29:00.000-08:00

Today Ingrid took me on a longish walk and we stopped in a store for her to buy some tea. It was a store with all kinds of English things and some (Scottish too!) and the people in the store sure did make over me. They all knew right away that I was a Border Terrier (isn't it obvious?) and they all asked my name. Ingrid picked me up cause there was a sign on the door that said "No dogs allowed" I guess cause there's a cat roaming around in there. Who cares about a cat when I'm the center of attention?!
Then we stopped in a pet store and I chose a toy from a basket, which Ingrid then HAD to buy for me cause she said I "slobbered" all over it. I just had it in my mouth a minute, jeez! Anyway, we stopped at the door of the English place and she took my picture with the toy, which I then proceeded to carry home in my mouth to the entertainment of everyone we passed. Can I help it if I'm a star?

I'm in Aretha Franklin's hat!

2009-01-24T13:24:00.000-08:00

My resume

2009-01-18T08:20:00.000-08:00

Hey, I know times are tough all over, so I'm working on ways to diversify myself. Been working on a resume. Here goes.

Objective: To find a position where I can utilize all my terrier traits to their full potential.

I'm a fast worker.

I follow directions.

I am full of great ideas, and I'm not afraid to share them!

My worst trait? Sometimes I get a little too focused on details and forget about the big picture.

But as long as you remember that the big picture is really all about me, we're good, dawg!

Now, who's got a job for me?

Shepard Fairey does dogs too!

2009-01-09T00:51:00.000-08:00

Yo, hey there everyone! This poster was done by the immensely talented Frank Shepard Fairey (hey he did the Obama portrait that's just been donated to the National Portrait Gallery!). This is for a great cause, so TonySez get over there and get one and stick it! That's stick it up on a wall, or something. There's lots of purebred dogs as well as mixed mutts in shelters, and I hate to see any of my fellow dogs suffering, so encourage adoption!
Ingrid got this from magpie-moon over on flickr.

It's Christmas!

2008-12-25T06:11:00.000-08:00

Tony Sez:
So I got TWO stuffed toys to tear apart! One of them looked like a rabbit with a carrot, ha. What's up Doc? I got your "What's up Doc" right here! What do you think? Of course, Ingrid did a bunch of designs for cards and stuff and people seem to like them. What do you think?

Merry Christmas and all that stuff! Ingrid says we're taking New Year's pictures, but not if I can help it ...

Arty Outing

2008-11-08T15:42:00.000-08:00

Hey, It's been a while! Not my fault, Ingrid was in Africa or something.

Anyway, we walked over to some of the galleries today. We stopped to see this, Une, by an artist named Corday. The information that Ingrid picked up says this big sculpture is meant to "engender direct physical contact." Ok, I peed on it. How's that for physical contact, Corday?!

Ingrid took a picture of me, as she always does on our arty outings.

She said I looked amazing in this light. Who doesn't know that?

See me in Muttropolitan Diary!

2008-09-08T16:18:00.001-07:00

Yo! Ingrid and I got snapped for Muttropolitan Diary when we were out and about last month. I didn't much feel like posing, cause it was very hot, but even when I don't feel like posing I look good, right?

See me in Muttropolitan Diary!

2008-09-08T16:18:00.000-07:00

I qualified for Earthdog!

2008-08-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

Here I am rarin' to get at the rats. I jumped at this rubber rat on the table all day on Saturday, by Sunday they decided to move it but I remembered and looked all around the table all day for it!

Anyhoo, we went to this Earthdog trial in the Poconos last weekend. I was very excited to be in the car again, AND we stayed in a hotel! I slept in the bed, like usual, cause I wanted to be sure that Ingrid and Tyler felt at home. I have to take care of them, you know.
The first day, Saturday, they had me entered in Junior Earthdog, but I didn't qualify cause I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do! The next day I did Introduction to Quarry and I qualified with flying colors! I got a toy as a prize! I also got a ribbon, and Ingrid and Tyler sure made a fuss over that. Whatever.
I tried the Junior Earthdog again on Sunday right after the IQ, but success didn't follow me. I didn't qualify for that, I guess cause I didn't feel like staying in the hole! Once I decided to do it, I started working that rat in 4 seconds flat. They said I'll be one heck of an earthdog with some practice. What's the big deal? It's what I'm supposed to do!

I'm a Canine Good Citizen!

2008-06-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

Ingrid and Tyler took me to an event today. Our taxi had A/C but it was still awful hot! There were two pools filled with water there and the first thing I did was jump in and lay right down to cool off. Some guy thought it was cute and took a bunch of pictures for The Daily News.

There were a couple tables with doggie treats on them, and we stopped by ALL of them. Then it was time for the test! I passed with flying colors! I had to walk with Ingrid, sit and lay down (they said it was the best "down" they had seen all day, of course!)and then stand with the lady while Ingrid left the area. Here's the picture just after the award ceremony. Ok there was no award ceremony, but there should have been!

After that, I got a pedicure.

Then we messed around with a some of the agility equipment.

Ingrid and Tyler said I was a natural. Who doesn't know that?

Take Your Dog to Work Day!

2008-06-20T16:02:00.000-07:00

Today was National Take Your Dog to Work Day, so Ingrid took me to her job. It's funny, because when I have a job, I have to carry something around or look for something, but Ingrid doesn't have to carry anything around. Here I am helping her to answer some emails.

We didn't stay long, but as luck would have it, the FDNY showed up to do their annual inspection! I had my picture taken with them, cause they made a big fuss over me and seemed to really like me. Anyway they kept saying my name, "Ton-EEEE!" Like that.

All in all I'd say Take Your Dog to Work Day was a big success! I sure had a good time, got lots of treats, lots of attention and affection from lots of people, I like work!

Sparky and Me

2008-05-31T13:58:00.000-07:00

TonySez:
Ingrid and I hit some galleries today, as we like to do on Saturday afternoons. We went to the Schroeder Romero/Winkleman Gallery Space; she wanted to see The Sparky Show. A Brooklyn artist named Nelson had lots of people do artwork of his dog, Sparky.

I wasn't too impressed.
When someone does The Tony Show, I'll let you know.

Earthdog Fun Day!

2008-05-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Ingrid and Tyler took me to an "Earthdog Fun Day" at a farm out in New Jersey somewhere. It sure was Fun with a capital "F"!

There were lots of other dogs there, mostly Border Terriers like me! The games had funny sounding names like "Fox in a Box," "Chuck and Pull," "Rat in a Can," "Manhattan Ratting Party," Ratting for Ratings" and "Jersey Junkyard-something or other." Surprise, surprise, they all involved hunting RATS! Well, except for Fox in the Box and Chuck and Pull, but hey, what are woodchucks and foxes anyway but overgrown rats? Even though I had never done anything like this (outside of cornering our neighbors cats!)I did great at all the events, which is no surprise to me; I was born and bred to this!

The event I liked best was the "Chuck and Pull." I wasn't sure what to do at first, since like I said, I never did this before and Ingrid and Tyler get upset when I go after squirrels here in the city. I got the hang of it soon enough, as you can see in this picture!

Here's some more pix of me doing what an Earthdog like me does, hey, Terrier means "Earth!"

Check it out, I was in FIRST PLACE at this Junkyard game, till some bitch got a better time than me. I can say that cause I'm a dog. It was fun while it lasted.

Here's me going after a rat in "Ratting for Ratings." I picked up the scent ok, but kept getting fooled by the tubes that smelled like rats but didn't have a rat inside. At one of the stations, I was so determined to get to the rat that I started chewing at a large stick that was in my way. The humans all thought that was cool.

Check out videos of me in action on Flickr. (Scroll down, they're at the bottom with the little video symbol in the corner.)

I hope we get to go to another one of these soon, this was a REAL "fun day."

Gallery going

2008-05-17T17:07:00.001-07:00

Ingrid and I went to some galleries today in our neighborhood. She tried to make me sit still while some art was being projected on the wall, but I was too excited to see what was going on in the other room; some guy was smiling at me and I wanted to go say hi. I think my shadow on the wall was prettier than the pictures they were showing. I guess Ingrid did too, cause she took this picture.

At the Carnival

2008-05-11T18:27:00.000-07:00

I wasn't tall enough to ride this ride. Sadness.

I did however get some nice scraps of some of the meats that they had there. I guess that's why they call it a "carni-val." For the meats.

Why couldn't this have been me?

2008-04-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

Not the one getting pissed on, mind you, the one doing the pissing. I'm not big on those "Hollywood types", I've peed on better shrubs, you know? This looks like my bro Jimmy with Willow in the background behind the "movie star." Us BTs would pee on a red carpet if we were in the mood. Isn't it great that someone was there to take a picture?

I'm Three, Bitches!

2008-04-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

As you can see, today is my third birthday. I did get some kind of cake*, and a toy to tear apart. Then Tyler got me a pork bone from the pet store, but I didn't care for it.

Here's how to make the cake, in case your dog wants one for its birthday. It's easy!

*Tony's Birthday Cake Recipe
Start with a small Tupperware container the size you want your cake to be. Gather your doggie's favorite foods. We use Stonyfield Nonfat Plain Yogurt, mashed up apples, chicken breast, white rice, dog food, whatever your dog enjoys that has a mushy texture. Rice really holds the other layers together, so use either white or brown.

Layer the yogurt first, then follow with the other foods in layers, tamping them gently as you go. Not too hard or you'll squish them through the yogurt and then you won't have proper layers! Put the lid on the container and turn upside-down. Leave in the refrigerator at least overnight, a bit longer if you can.

When doggie's big day arrives, take off the lid, and place the container face down on a plate and tap gently to remove the "cake." It should slide right out and maintain its shape.

Optional: Baby carrots make perfect "candles!"

Enjoy!

How could this happen?!

2008-04-11T15:57:00.001-07:00

Tony Sez:
Have you read this crazy story? I know if I was in a roomful of other Border Terriers, Ingrid would be able to pick me out. I'm just that unique!

Tomorrow is my birthday, and I can't wait. Ingrid made some kind of "cake" and I'm getting a new toy (I heard them talking). I just hope they don't dress me up in anything ...

My Netflix trial membership came

2008-03-15T11:16:00.001-07:00

Ingrid is helping me set up the queue. Any suggestions?

Westminster Pix

2008-02-12T19:10:00.001-08:00

Westminster Goodies turn out baddies

2008-02-12T19:07:00.000-08:00

Ingrid brought home so many treats and things to eat from the dog show that I got sick. Some of them were quite tasty doing down. Not so much coming back out.

Banjo goes to Westminster!

2008-02-11T04:33:00.001-08:00

Everyone, meet Banjo.

He's going to be in the big dog show today, Westminster, at Madison Square Garden. I haven't met him yet, I'm hoping to go up there with Ingrid tonight and see what a champion dog looks like. Ingrid didn't take me up there to meet him last night because she was afraid maybe we wouldn't get along and I'd take a piece out of his ear or something and then he wouldn't be perfect for the show. Whatever.

I'll let you know what he smells like.

Sweet Freedom!

2008-01-30T14:26:00.001-08:00

Ok, by some weird twist of fate, (actually it was more like my collar or leash that got twisted), I got loose from the walker yesterday. I was all the way to 8th Avenue and was drawing quite a crowd by the time he noticed I was gone. Some nice lady named Susan picked me up and, seeing that I had a rabies tag, called the number of the vet on it. She told the vet she thought I was a puppy but that I had a grey beard like an old dog. She was asking people as they walked by looking at us if I looked like a Border Terrier. Well, what else would I look like? Humans are funny.

The dog walker caught up to us there and calls were placed to Ingrid and Tyler letting them know what happened. Imagine how surprised they must have been to hear that someone found me in the street!

For the rest of the day, I was in a real weird mood. When the walker dropped me off, I went straight over and pulled everything I could out of the trash cans in the living room and dressing room. Tyler came home early and I felt like I had to follow him around the apartment, I don't know what was wrong with me!

Ingrid came home that night from work and made a big fuss over me, more than usual, and that's quite a bit. The dog walker is now also extra careful with me. Humans are funny.

I'm an earner, Bitches!

2007-12-09T04:33:00.000-08:00

My first paycheck!

Ingrid took me to a photo shoot last week. There was another dog there before me, and he didn't do too good at the job, which is why they called me in. Still, I had to smell him all over everything in that studio. Very distracting.

I got lots of attention and treats, but I had to sit and stand with this lady on all this white paper while everyone else stood around just looking, not playing or anything. The lady that I stood with was ok, but she kept talking to me in this high pitched voice that really annoyed me. Then she was also teasing me with this toy; meanwhile, Ingrid was off to the side motioning for me to sit and stay which I was trying to do, but I can't contain myself when there's a toy around.

I got to take one of the toys with me, a blue rubber ball with a squeaker. I carried it all the way home, which drew lots of attention, but I'm used to that. I'm Tony, bitches!

I'm Tony.

I'm Tony Basil, Bitches!

2007-10-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

Goodies!

2007-09-10T09:53:00.000-07:00

Here I am checking out the goodies at Saturday's City Critter adoption event and bake sale. I got lots of treats and Ingrid got a cupcake that looked like a cat!

I'm Britney, Bitches!

2007-09-10T06:53:00.000-07:00

Me and Bob!

2007-08-29T14:15:00.001-07:00

Bob can't see, but that didn't stop him from posing perfectly with me.

I'm going South!

2007-08-27T17:54:00.000-07:00

Ingrid's friend Dan took some of my stickers with him on a road trip. Here's a Tony sticker on the Mason-Dixon line!

Thanks Dan!

Macwagen!

2007-08-12T05:17:00.000-07:00

Hey I finally got to meet Ingrid's friend Dan, aka Macwagen, from Flickr. She's known him online for more than four years, but she'd never met him in person. Can you imagine? How can you really know someone without being able to sniff them?

Anyway, Dan smelled good to me, a real dog lover, and you know I can tell. I went around to some of the other tables, and some guy gave me a french fry and Ingrid flipped out and came over and said I had to come back and sit with her. Wet blanket.

Don't we look cute? We both have beards.

BTNYC!

2007-08-08T20:10:00.000-07:00

Hey so tonight was the first meeting of the BTNYC group. It's this thing Ingrid started to get other Border Terriers that live in the city together. For what, I'm sure I don't know. There was a puppy who was a little full of himself, but I put him straight right away. Then another one showed up, but I ignored her and she ignored me so Ok.

Here we are ignoring each other, but notice how I'm getting loving from her person. That's what I do. All the ladies love Tony. Oh, yeah.

Play Date!

2007-06-27T17:20:00.000-07:00

Finally had another play date with Ralph, the big pit mix from across the street. He's got his own little yard to play around in. Our favorite game is tug.

Here we are with one of his owner's socks. He'll never wear that again.

Out in the Country

2007-06-25T06:20:00.000-07:00

Whenever I need to leave it all behind
Or feel the need to get away
I find a quiet place, far from the human race
Out in the country

Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the nighttime
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

Whenever I feel them closing in on me
Or need a bit of room to move
When life becomes too fast, I find relief at last
Out in the country

Before the breathin' air is gone
Before the sun is just a bright spot in the nighttime
Out where the rivers like to run
I stand alone and take back somethin' worth rememberin'

As you can see, we spent the weekend in Pennsylvania. It was a big weekend of "firsts" for me!

I rode in a car for a couple hours! I've never done that before, except when I was a puppy and Ingrid and Tyler were taking me home with them. I don't remember that trip 'cause like I said I was just a pup.

Here's me in the car, a Mustang convertible, just as we were leaving our street.

Ok, first stop was Jake, Dusty and Lucy's place. They live with two people named Carla and Dave, and all of 'em were way cool. Me and Dusty almost got into it a couple times; I didn't like this thing that was inside a cage that kept laughing at everyone [edit from Ingrid: a parrot] so I barked at it, trying to tell it to stop laughing, and that started those three telling me to quiet down, but they sure were noisy about it! It was cool cause we got to go outside whenever we felt like it, and run around as you can see in the top picture.

I was a little hungry, and there was food right out for the taking!

So I took some.

I picked something out of the toy pile to play with and the first thing I did was tear the asshole out of it. It tasted like chicken.

Here's a little video of me and Jake and Lucy going after a toy that Tyler threw. I got it, as you can see. I always get it.

Here's me and Carla, one of the people. She loves me. Oh yeah, all the ladies love Tony.

Next we went in the car again and when we got out we were on a farm! There were two big goats there that didn't like dogs, so they got their hair standing up on their backs and stuff when they saw me. There was no way I wanted to get them mad at me, one of them had horns! Sharp horns.

While the people ate lunch, I played with my toy that Carla and Dave said I could take, which was nice cause I was taking it anyway. One of the people there wanted to give me a potato chip, but Ingrid and Tyler said no. They say no a lot. There were also some little black things buzzing around next to the porch and I was trying to catch them, but I didn't do very well with the toy in my mouth.

Then we all got back in the car and headed for home. I barfed in the car cause I had eaten a lot of grass. How could I not eat grass?! It was everywhere! I've never seen so much green! Oh and a biscuit came back up too, in its entirety. I didn't chew it, you see, just swallowed it whole 'cause I had to get it before Jake did when the people were handing them out. Ha, I beat him to it. But he probably didn't throw up.

Then I fell asleep. It smelled like chicken.

No Pets Allowed In Restrooms

2007-06-21T09:16:00.000-07:00

Yeah, we saw the sign, we just walk right in like it doesn't apply to us.

'Cause that's how we roll.

Play Date Canceled. Sadness.

2007-06-20T15:34:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to have a play date today with my friend Ralph from across the street, but his owner had work to do so they canceled. BOO! Why do they have to work? I don't! I just play, play, play!

Ingrid and I went to the Seminary to the dog run there this morning and again this afternoon. Here's me waiting for her to throw the damn ball already.

Old Navy Rocks!

2007-06-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

And this is how I roll ...

Ingrid and I went to Old Navy, she was getting some tshirts and we stopped by the dog section. I got a new "T" tag, a new red, white and blue collar for the summer, and then I picked this toy out and she bought it for me! I carried it all the way home, cause I wanted everyone to know it was mine, baby. The whole way people were pointing and smiling at us, probably cause they wanted a tire toy, but there was no way I was letting go of that. It's my new fave toy!

Georgia Rules!

2007-05-10T12:04:00.000-07:00

Georgia the Westie came over today for a playdate. She's cool, and as you know, I do like blondes, and of course all the ladies love Tony. She sure was feisty! We got into it a little bit when we all went back to my place after the walkabout, but it all ended on a good note. Next time maybe we'll go to a park or something and then I can really show off good for her.

Terrier saves kids from Pit Bull

2007-05-02T17:22:00.000-07:00

The poor fella was hurt so bad, they had to put him down. Sadness!

I'm in another video!

2007-05-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

This time it's an homage, or dogage, as I like to call it, to "The Sopranos."

Manga it up, baby!

Don't do this!

2007-04-25T12:08:00.000-07:00

WTF? Everyone knows that you don't leave your dog tied up outside a store or restaurant. Ingrid takes me into stores where I'm welcome (and if they say that I'm not allowed, we don't go there again) and in fact just had me with her in the Rite Aid store mentioned in this flyer! They allow dogs! Take your dogs inside with you or leave us at home! Who knows where this little cutie is now. Poor thing.

I'm looking good!

2007-04-24T14:04:00.000-07:00

Me Me Me!

Free Carrots!

2007-04-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

Picture by Jimmy

So on Saturday we go over to Union Square with our friends Jimmy (human)and Hero (dog). No sooner do we walk in when I see this big tub of carrot and potato skins. Some guy with a funny accent was selling something to peel vegetables with and throwing out the skins, can you imagine! They were all collecting into this bit tub, free for the taking! So I helped myself, and everyone standing around seemed to think it was funny. Let them laugh, I love carrots and I got my fill!

It's My Birthday, Bitches!

2007-04-12T12:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to me! I'm two.

I'm at the Empire State Building!

2007-04-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

Well, not really.

Team Tony!

2007-03-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

Check out the new section in my shop, Team Tony. It's not so much about me as it is about Tony Soprano, but I'll take whatever publicity I can get! Show your Tony love and support, bitches!

I'm looking up!

2007-03-28T07:21:00.000-07:00

I'm at a gallery!

2007-03-26T13:48:00.000-07:00

Ingrid and I hit some galleries on Saturday. I was welcome at all of them!
If you are in Chelsea, I highly recommend David Lyle's stuff at the George Billis Gallery.

Me and Bacall: BFF!

2007-03-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

I'm in deelyboppers!

2007-03-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

We're all Irish today, bitches!

I'm after Peeps!

2007-03-10T14:12:00.000-08:00

They are trying to blend in, but I see them.

I'm a Simulacrum!

2007-03-06T09:59:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I didn't know what it meant either.
Simulacrum. Sounds like something that looks like a crumb. Mmm, crumb.

2007-03-03T13:38:00.000-08:00

I'm a paper doll!

Ingrid made a little mistake on the template, but I'm looking pretty good. For being a paper doll, that is. Don't worry, she'll fix it before she puts it on the website.

This will be the first item in the "free stuff" section on my new website, "www.tonysez.com!" She's planning desktop wallpaper, stickers, maybe stationary, oh, and horrors!, little clothes to put on this paper doll. Enjoy me in my natural glory while you can.

2007-02-28T12:17:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling better today.

The vet said that I might have another seizure or whatever it was within twenty four hours, but nothing happened, at least that I remember.

Ingrid thinks that I've got something called Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome, or the condition formerly known as Spike's Disease. It affects Border Terriers but they don't know a lot about it because some dogs only have one or two episodes in their whole lives! I'm hoping I never have another one, cause even though I don't remember it, it sure did upset everyone yesterday.

(That's me with Ingrid's friend Lauri. Cute, aren't we? Especially me?)

Seizure!

2007-02-27T13:31:00.001-08:00

I had a seizure today! I had just walked into the dog park with my new walker, Shiko, and was running around playing when they said I started to twitch and twist and my legs got all wobbly and I finally fell down. Lucky for me there is a vet's office a block away and my walker thought fast and took me there, calling Ingrid to meet us on the way. By the time Ingrid got there (which was pretty quick, I was impressed, she hasn't moved that fast in a year!), I was feeling better and giving out kisses to the ladies in the vet's office. I didn't even remember what happened!

I'll keep you updated.

I hate the Halti

2007-02-27T06:35:00.000-08:00

Ok, so whoever thought of this contraption should be forced to live with Paris Hilton for a week. Ingrid and Tyler want me to walk right by their sides, but, geez Lou-eeze! I gotta sniff! There are so many dogs in this neighborhood, if I don't keep track of all of 'em, it's chaos! And when they leave their scent on top of where I left my scent earlier, well, I can't let that slide. Could you?

Training day

2007-02-24T13:42:00.000-08:00

Ingrid and Tyler had a "trainer" come in today for a consultation. She said I can't sleep on the bed anymore.

We'll see about that.

I'm not in love ...

2007-02-18T08:23:00.000-08:00

So don't forget it.
It's just a silly phase I'm going through.

I'm on YouTube!

2007-02-15T13:39:00.000-08:00

Watch it, bitches!

Westminster Schwag!

2007-02-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

If there's anything Ingrid loves, it's free stuff. Here's the bagful of goodies she came home with from the dog show. Note: there were three of the blue mini-frisbees, but I destroyed one right out of the bag. Oh, yeah.

Westminster!

2007-02-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

Here's a photo of the Border Terrier BOB from the dog show today. Not a typical picture of such a lauded doggie, but I like it cause it shows how tiring (or boring) the benching area is for dogs.

Here's a better picture.

I'm in clothes

2007-02-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

Need anymore be said?

The Puppy Bowl

2007-02-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

Today Animal Planet (why don't they just call it the Animal Channel? See how that rolls off your tongue? So much better than "Planet") showed The Puppy Bowl III. A three hour extravaganza of puppies playing and romping in a small area made up to look like a football field. There was even sound track for crowd cheers and jeers when certain "plays" were made. The half time show was all cats.

Needless to say, my favorite was a peppy 16 week old BT named Spencer, we even went to the website and voted for Spencer as MVP, Most Valuable Puppy. Clips and highlights are here on the Animal Channel website (that's right, CHANNEL. Wanna fight about it? Didn't think so.)

Tony Loves Lital

2007-02-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

Here's a shot of me with my walker, Lital. She was getting ready to go away for a month or so, so we had to give her the Valentines' gift early (the gift being the shirt I'm wearing).

Speaking of Valentine's Day, get your butt over to our shop and Spread the Love, Tony-style!

Agility Rocks!

2007-02-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

Well, not that I would know first-hand or anything as I've never tried it. But lots of Borders seem to be involved in it so we've added an "Agility Rocks!" design over at the shop.

Check it out!

No Puggles!

2007-02-04T07:52:00.000-08:00

Article in the NYTimes Magazine today about so-called "designer dogs."

Meh.

2006-10-09T12:28:00.001-07:00

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2006-10-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

Currently listening to
Submission, Sex Pistols

Current favorite snack
Marrobones by Pedigree

Toast, a la Tony

2006-10-05T15:32:00.000-07:00

Our friend Carla sent us some toys last week. She has two dogs and thought she had found something that would last me awhile. Think again, Carla!

This is how I play with toys, see? I like to tug 'em and pull 'em, and then sometimes when I'm just getting off on how strong I am, I just roll around in a kind of toy-ripping ecstasy.

It doesn't matter how the toys start out, twenty minutes later, they're toast.

2006-10-01T15:20:00.000-07:00

So Thursday was not a good day for me.

First, some snotty little Boston Terrier started up with me in the dog run. I don't start anything with anybody, and I normally like Bostons ( I have a thing for those extra folds of skin around the lips, don't ask me why!). But he came in with his owner all huffy to begin with (they're not even from this neighborhood) and then had the nerve to start something. My walker, Lital, stepped in and separated us and I guess she thought that would be the end of it, well, no way. I went right back to the little flatface and showed him what was what. Wanna be starting something? Take it to the east side. Like I said, I don't start a thing, but I'll finish it.

Later that day my human, Ingrid, and I went out to sit on the stoop out front. She had a book and we were just sitting in the sun on 23rd Street minding our own business, when a human, about the size and shape of Ingrid, came along with two big pit bulls. They were pulling her all over the street so of course I wanted to say hi, I mean, this is my block, man. I gotta greet, that's what I do.

So anyway, we're mid sniff and this big black pit must've gotten a whiff of the kick-ass earlier in the day and went for me. He had me down on the ground and was shaking me and throwing me onto the sidewalk. His human had no control and was trying to pull him off, but then my leash got tangled with his and it felt like she was about to twist my head off. Ingrid was really upset, I mean, she left her cane behind where we were sitting and came out to try to help, but just ended up crying and screaming for the other human to pull the pit off me. That's all I wanted, too, at that point.

It was quite the commotion, with people coming from across the street and all up and down the block to help or watch or whatever. Finally some big strong guy came and plucked me away from the pit. I wasn't bleeding anywhere and didn't feel hurt, and everyone was making a fuss over me. I went over to try and score some cute points with the other human, just to show the black pit that I could. She ended up petting and sending some loving Tony's way, oh yeah, and I lorded it over that pit bull.

Like I said, I don't start a thing, but I will finish it!

2006-10-01T14:05:00.000-07:00