Doggy Desk: The Corporate Canine Workplace

Emma Here…

As we all know, last Friday was Halloween.

My friend from Chicago, Nigel, has been begging for a Doggy Desk Midwest Corespondent position. I finally gave him his big break.

The Assignment: Report back on the 2008 Halloween Trends in the Midwest.

Nigel was thrilled. He had camera in paw and was raring to go.

What was supposed to happen: Nigel was dressed as a Pig Herder. He was part of a couple’s outfit. His partner, Sweet Vivi!, was dressed as a pig.

What happened: Nigel ate his pig he was supossed to carry. See evidence to the right.

Grabbed a pillow and took a nap.

Mr. Nigel, I don’t know if you are at the corespondent level yet. Let’s start off as an intern to the interns. Whatcha think?

It’s Halloween today. A special day when our parents traumatize us and think it is cute to dress us up in ridiculous outfits.I have decided to stay home today and not be dragged into the public eye wearing something embarrassing. Little did I know that Emma, my dog walker, decided to dress up as a princess and I will be her sidekick today. Pictures of me to come later today. I couldn’t resist sharing my friend Ivy’s pictures from past Halloweens and a sneak preview of this year’s Halloween costume.

Poor Ivy…. Let me know your favorite Ivy costume.

These are my cousins ~ Luella, Petunia, and Matilda.

From the looks of it you can tell they are from the country. Well, that is not entirely true. Luella is from Chicago but she goes to her country house in farmland we call Indiana quite often.

She has picked up some of Petunia and Matilda’s rough housing habits.

Now, Matilda is only 4 months old so I understand why she is a little more wild, but Petunia, well she knows better.

Either way they are still my cousins and I love them.

My Uncle Jay (Luella’s Dad) sent me the greatest idea today. AND solved my holiday shopping.

The New IBONE!!!!

You can buy it at Haute Diggity Dog. http://www.hautediggitydog.com/storefront/Toys/Hollywood/iBone/

I will be able to stay in touch with the country puppies all year long! Let’s hope they learn how to use the new IBONE.

That’s all for now. I must get back to work.

XX,

EMMA

Mom is off in California or what i like to call la-la-land. I figured i didnt have to work since she was away. Instead I decided the couch would be mine. This is what Pop-Pop found when he came home.

Today I will try and get some more pillows.

Tater is right. I have been absent from work and from Doggy Desk for weeks. I apologize to all my fans. I have let the team down, especially Tater. Tater has been carrying the team. He might even deserve a promotion…

This afternoon has been tough. Getting back into the groove of daily work is tough! And Darcy didnt make it better. She taunted me. And I know I heard her whisper something under her breath. She denied saying anything. I didnt believe her.

This is what happens when Darcy taunts me. Darcy gets gutted and then used as a pillow. I am still deciding if she will go to the Doggy Desk Hospital or not.

Met Emma at the water bowl this morning to catch up on what’s new in her life. She has been out for a long time packing and getting ready to move into her new digs this weekend. She has been neck deep in paint and is getting ready for the movers to come and get her stuff. I wanted to drink out of the same bowl with her, but she wasn’t feeling it. Alas I drank alone. Must be cause she is exhausted from the packing. Trust me I know, I was there just a couple of months ago. I know it’ s hard work, but trust me, once you are in, it is totally worth it! Good luck Emma and post some photos of your new place!

I had to find out what all the hype was about. Have you heard of “The Greatest American Dog”?

In case you haven’t, this is what it is straight from the website:

Twelve extraordinary teams of dogs and owners from across the nation from “pageant dogs” to those simply trained at home, will live together and compete against each other in challenges that put the owners’ ability to train their dogs to the test. Each week, the judges will eliminate one dog and their owner. The last remaining team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize and the title of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG

The show had over 9 million viewers the first show. Everyone loves a dog show. And after watching it so does my mom… The verdict is still out for me.

Tonight the dogs had to compete to see who had the most courage. The Dogs were strapped to a zip line 30 feet in the air and they had to jump into thin air. NO THANK YOU!

But i do love Travis and Presley pictured below.

You decide for yourself at Greatest American Dog

Since Natalie + Emma (well she wasn’t in…but it is still considered her space) left early, I decided to go and play where the sun was shining on my face, where Natalie would have been sitting if she were here with Emma’s toy, which she would be playing with if she were here! I love having office-mates, gives me more toys and space to play in!

This weekend my friend, Chris, turned 40. To celebrate he invited his closest friends AND puppies out to the island to enjoy a weekend of drinking wine, swimming, cooking, and chasing a large pink soccer ball.

My dad bought me this soccer ball just for the occassion. I was so excited the entire 3 hours in the car. I couldn’t wait to get to the country and play soccer.

WELL….

When we arrived there was another little furry friend of mine, Hazel. She has to be the smallest Boston Terrier around. Sometimes people mistake her for a bunny because when she runs she hops like a bunny. (that’s another post and I will have to get a video)

This is Hazel. She is a cartoon character. This is the picture of her chasing after my ball…

My Dad and I started playing soccer. I was running around the yard, kicking the ball with my paws, jumping into the bushes to retrieve the ball. I was having a ball! Then, Miss Hazel decided she wanted to play. Hazel is so tiny and so FAST. I had no chance in keeping up with her. Hazel stole my ball. In fact my Dad gave Hazel my ball when we left on Sunday. I am not happy with him!

Since my ball was gone I accepted the fact that I would lounge by the pool. It was wonderful because Harry (a Cardigan Corgie) made the best martini’s. And he served them poolside.

Sunday came too soon and then Monday arrived. I’m asking Mom and Dad for a country house for Christmas, not another blue ring.

Until next time… Back to the Monday Work Day

- EMMA

I have some big news. We found Bubbles in Chicago! It is a real doggie miracle. After three days of roaming the streets of Chicago a wonderful woman saw one of the lost and found signs and called. He is getting picked up tonight. I am going to have to have a real dog-to-dog discussion on the rules of playing in the yard. Until then… Welcome Back Bubbles!

Now on to some work issues around the office. I received an email from Tater asking why am I allowed to work from home. The answer is: just because I am not in the office, does not mean I am lounging around the house popping Vosges Haut Chocolat bonbons. Don’t I wish! Being involved in public relations means that I have to be out networking and staying on top of current trends. Today, I had a conference call with a Los Angeles client, Truman. Truman and I discussed the Fall 2008 trends. More to come on the trends in my next post. Until then, check out Truman.