Koda Bear

We're baaaaaack!

2010-02-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

Koda here! I'm finally back home. Actually, we've been back for 4 days but Mom and Dad have been busy, well Mom only worked 2 days this week so she's been just plain lazy and not updating my life! Well, Pittsburgh was fun. I had fun with Grandpa, Auntie and Uncle Bill. I even got to play with Yo Yo. I didn't see Mom or Dad for 2 weeks! That's like YEARS in doggie time! I was so excited when Grandpa took me in the van one night, I was like half asleep and he woke me up and put me in the van. I'm like Grandpa, don't you think it's a bit late to be going for late night joy rides? Well, to my surprise, we picked up Mom and Dad from the airport! They had just gotten back from Taiwan. It was SO good to see them and they were super happy to see moi. I mean, who wouldn't? Then that week, they did this thing called "marriage" and I guess it's when Mom and Dad are officially Mom and Dad. Weird, I will never understand that stuff. But the 3 of us drove back this past Monday and I'm pretty much back to normal. Mom took some pictures of me today. Here they are!

I'm in Pittsburgh, again

2010-01-16T17:26:00.001-08:00

And this time, I heard Mom saying something about leaving me with Grandpa for 2 weeks. 2 WEEKS?!?!? I guess Mom and Dad are going somewhere called "Taiwan", those two are crazy. But I've been getting spoiled here by Grandpa. He's been taking me on walks in the morning and sometimes at night if Mom doesn't. I guess I we came out here so I can "get used to" being here. I'm a Newf! I'm totally cool with everybody and everything! Well, I am going to nap now. It's tiring sometimes being spoiled all the time.

Koda Bear

Mom's got a new camera...

2010-01-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

...and she's been driving me crazy!

So I've developed something called a 'hot spot' on my right paw. Mom and Dad have been cleaning it everyday and putting this cream on it. Yuck! Then they make me wear this funny looking thing on my foot, and if I take that off they put a cone on my head!! Ahh! So not cool. Don't they know that girls could be watching?? Even if I sneak a lick in the middle of the night somehow my dad has x-ray vision in the dark and knows exactly what I'm doing...next thing I hear "Koda, NO!" Dad's a jerkstore. It's just a lick. So back to my mom's new camera. Here are some pics she took of me. I'm really good looking arent't I??

your friend,
Koda

Happy Holidays Ya'll!

2009-12-26T11:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to all my friends, fur and no fur. Hope you all have a safe and nice day!
Your friend,
Koda

I should be a male model

2009-12-14T12:11:00.000-08:00

So...my Mom decided that it'd be cool to take me outside and take some pictures of me in the snow. She is obsessed with taking pictures of me! But who can blame her, I 'm a handsome guy. We got some good snow last week so I got to romp around outside with Mom and Dad. Anyways, here are some photos of me. I should be on the next cover of Men's Health! Don't you agree?

my side profile

Geez Mom can you get any closer??

our family photo

Love, Koda

Update on my paw

2009-12-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

So my paw's getting better! I was having some trouble getting up for a couple days, I really got mom and dad worried. I couldn't care any weight on my back hip which is weird because I didn't fall or hurt my back leg, the vet says if it isn't better in a couple days I'm gonna have to get my blood drawn (yikes!). But I'm better! I'm able to walk around fine and getting up is much better. I think I might've given my mom a heart attack when all this happened. But don't worry, I have to go back to see Dr. H on tuesday to remove my staples (yikes again!) Dad was sad because he had to go to Vegas for his bachelor party (without his best man- me!). But he's been calling everyday to check up on mom and me. So the past couple days has just been me and my mom. We've been doing alot of laying around because she wanted to let me rest - what? I'm a young boy I don't need rest! The only thing I got to do was go for a couple small walks, that's about it. Mom's been walk-stingy. Ok Ok so the best part of my update is that we finally got snow!!! Yesterday when Mom and home and let me out there was snow EVERYWHERE! I was in heaven! I was running around the backyard like a lunatic! Dad says he wishes he was here to see me play in the snow. But he'll be back tonight. Mom promises more pictures soon! If not I'll tell her to get on it.

Peace out,
Koda

My paw

2009-12-01T17:25:00.000-08:00

So Mom and I went hiking today at our favorite place and it was so much fun. It was just the two of us and we got to go exploring! Well, at the end of our hike me being my adolescent, stubborn self decide to not listen to Mom and go sprinting off into the water (come on! Us newfies LOVE water!) and then into the other side of the river into the marsh. I think Mom was furious. But it was so worth it because I got to swim! So she dragged my fabulous tush back into the newf-mobile (hmmph!) and I guess my fun was over. Then she turns back and looks at me and I can see something was wrong. I heard her call Dad to tell him that I was bleeding and she comes back and examines my paw. I could see that she was scared, but I don't know why because I felt fine! Just some red stuff coming out from my paw. Then she immediately calls my vet and drove there right away. We got to be seen very quickly by Dr. Bailey and she was so nice to me. They ended up shaving my paw to see where I was bleeding from. Dr. B told Mom that I had a small laceration on my dew claw (I didn't even know I had one!) and she put 2 small staples on it. Then I got a wrap on my paw so it doesn't get dirty. They even put me on antibiotics! Geez! Well, I'm totally fine but my poor Mom was crying at the office (don't tell her I said that!). I went and gave her big kisses to let her know that I'm really okay. We came home after that and I got to chew on my big flossy and Mom gave me more hugs and kisses than she ever have before. Then Dad came home and did the same thing...gosh you guys, it's just a small paw cut!

Love,
Koda

Thanksgiving Thanks

2009-11-26T18:15:00.000-08:00

So this is my second Thanksgiving ever...I don't quite remember the one last year because I was only a couple months old and I slept the majority of the time (not that this year was any different but at least I got to eat turkey this year!). So mom, dad and I pretty much hung out allllll day. I went for a walk with Dad while Mom was cooking all this deliciousness in the kitchen, then I pretty much just laid in the kitchen to make sure if she dropped something I'd clean it up. Tonight for din din I got my regular kibble, mixed with my usual salmon oil and this time instead of my EVO canned food I got lots of turkey!! It was SO YUMMY! Mom's the best cook. They didn't let me have anything else but that's fine by me, since I don't normally get to have what they eat. Here are some pics that my Mom, the paparazzi took me of throughout the day.

the King of the Couch
Look how handsome I am...girls, I'm single!

On the couch watching Mom cook

Waiting for the turkey to be finished sure takes a long time...I might as well nap

Mom thought it'd be funny to see how we compare laying down. I'd say we're pretty close in height!

This woman sure loves to cuddle me...I ain't complaining!

a close up of yours truly

mom thinks close up pics are fun...but I beg to differ

My first bite or turkey....it was HEAVEN!

Hanging out on my throne...waiting for someone to come pet me

A very full and satisfied Newf. Thanks Mom and Dad!

So i'd have to say, my first REAL Thanksgiving was quite good. Although I didn't really "help" mom do any of the cooking, she liked having me in the kitchen for good company. Every so often she'd come and pet my belly. Life is good in this Newfie's world...

Your friend,
Koda

My new buddies

2009-11-25T16:04:00.000-08:00

So mom and dad went somewhere tonight without me (the NERVE!). Mom had just fed me din din and those two snuck out and must've done something FUN because they came back with a new fish dad called a Jack Dempsey and mom brought me two new stuffies! I got a football with arms and legs that squeeks and a little gorilla that makes the coolest noises! Mom is pulling her hair out right now because she says why in the world did she buy something so loud for me. Ha! Here they are:

My new gorilla and football stuffies

Why is he making such weird noises??

I'm gonna take you down monkey!

But moooom I like to hear the noises my stuffie makes

My new best friend

Your friend,
Koda

Random Pics

2009-11-23T14:07:00.000-08:00

what is not like the other?

What, I just wanna hang out with the guys!

Ok, once again, which one is not like the others

Giving mom the stink eye

Mom was away this weekend for something called a bachlerette party...what?? She left me home alone with dad, which was cool cuz we did guy stuff. I got to go up to Maine and see Grammy and Grampy, hang out outside all day. I was exhausted! Nothing new and exciting to post today, hopefully I will soon!

Your bud,
Koda Bear

Good day

2009-11-18T14:47:00.000-08:00

So, I've been on house arrest for over a month with NO dog park, NO dog park, and NO DOG PARK because Mom and Dad said they noticed a slight limp in my front leg. They thought it might be me growing so tall or playing too hard with my friends so they 'thought' it'd be a good idea for me to take it easy. But for a whole month? That's like YEARS in my time. They've only been playing with me in the back yard and going for long walks...BORiNG! Since I was a young lad they started making me eat this nasty pill called Glucosamine...it just sounds yucky. Mom hides it in my food with some Evo canned food - woman thinks she's sneaky but well, actually she is because I eat it. Since there's been no dog park, Dad's been taking me swimming at my favorite lake because it's better for my joints. I looooove to swim. I can outswim Mom! I don't let her go very far because I'm afraid she'll drown so I drag her back to shore when I think it's necessary. But that'll be a whole nother post...about 'Mom's Swimming Skills'.

Well today, when Mom finally woke up I knew something was up. She was getting ready to go somewhere and she kept looking at me...then the magical words "You wanna go have some fun?" And I said to my mom "Um Mom, am I a Newfie? Of course I wanna go have some fun!" So she packs me in the truck and takes me to my favorite place to hike. It's just me and my mom. We hiked for a while I got to sniff out the WHOLE place it was terrific. She even carried my own water bottle in her back pack so when we stopped I slurped water and wiped it on her shirt. It was so fun today. And afterwards, I took a long nap. Life is good..

Your friend,
Koda

I'm being stalked

2009-11-07T18:32:00.000-08:00

So my mom works 3 days a week as a nurse in some hospital. She works two 12 hour shifts and a 16 hour shift because she works a 40 hour week but doesn't want to be away 4 days out of the week so she consolidated her time to have 4 days off with yours truly. I know, I'm spoiled. So on mom's days off, she takes me out and plays with me, pretends to chase me and plays fetch. Then we go on walks, sometimes to K9 comforts for treats. But recently, she's been taking that flashy device called a 'camera' and watching my every move. When she sees me doing something she calls "cute" (soooo not manly, don't let the girls hear that), she takes a picture. She is the
WORST paparazzi ever. I feel like I'm being stalked. This picture above is me giving mom the "eye" to let her know I'm on to her. You see, us Newfies have good senses when being preyed on. Well, nap time. Falling asleep. ZzzZzzZZzzzZZZZzzz

Koda

Weekend Shaninigans

2009-11-01T15:45:00.001-08:00

Woof! What a nice weekend it was. Mom, Dad and I were struck with a ray of sunshine both days so we took FULL advantage and hung out outside and played. I got to go on a couple car rides since they didn't want to leave me home alone, and because I like to tag along. I got to go to K9 Comforts, like my favorite place ever because that's where Mom gets my treats. Dad and I were walking around the store while Mom was picking out my bully sticks and beef tracheas...and putting it on Dad's tab. Women and their money spending. Today Dad and I raked up the yard...it is hard work! Meanwhile, a certain paparazzi was capturing the father and son moments. What a great life!

Mom can't believe how big and handsome I'm getting

Dad and I playing

I'm one helluva retriever!

"Hey Sammy wanna go smoke some pot in the shed?"

My extra long bully stick...thanks to Mom and Dad

Showing Dad where the leaves are

Blending in

See the drool on my nose?

What a big baby

your big black hairy friend,
Koda

Finally a nice day

2009-10-29T17:04:00.001-07:00

So the weather has been c-r-a-p-p-y here! So last weekend it finally was sunny with no rain or yuck and Mom and Dad took me to do my all time favorite things: swimming! They love me so much. Dad took his gatorade container and we played fetch because I'm such a good swimmer, even if the water was kind of chilly. But us Newfies can withstand the cold weather because we're the coolest (no pun intended) dogs ever! Here I am, a male model, posing for the paparazzi (my Mom).

Peace out!,
Koda Bear

It was my Birfday!

2009-09-30T06:26:00.000-07:00

So wow! I woke up last week and Mom and Dad were talking secret stuff that I couldn't really hear...then they put me in the truck and off we go. We showed up at one of my favorite parks! They said it was my birfday and that Mom had to work on my REAL birfday so we celebrated it early so they could both be there. I have such cool parents! We went on this really really REALLY long hike and it was SO MUCH FUN! By the end I was so tired. I needed a hardcore Newfie nap after. Here are a couple pics from our hike:

Dad and I on top of the hill

WATER! I finally found water! You can't keep a Newfie waterless, it's just wrong.

Mom says my Newfie fur attracts everything, and I think she's right.

So after frolicking in the woods with Mom and Dad, we stopped by the Barkery...like my ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE! It was AWESOME! Kristy the owner has such a crush on me, but who doesn't? I'm totally handsome. She kept giving me treats and I was LOVING it. Then she brought out this thing called a Birfday cake. And I think it was for me! But they wouldn't let me see it until I got home.

Waiting for my next treat

Moi! The Birfday boy!

So when we finally got home I thought I was going to be able to take my Birfday nap. But noooo. They lead me to the backyard...something fishy was going on. Then Mom puts a bib on me and then I DEFINITELY knew something was up. And I can sense it was a good thing. I was ready for it. Then Dad tried to put this ridiculous Birfday hat on me! DAD! totally cramping my style, what if girls were watching?? But all complaints stopped once I saw my birthday cake...it was heavenly.

Suspicious Newf
My cake! My cake!

Mom says how is Dad suppose to dress their human kids if he can't put this hat on me
I'm really hoping there are no hot girls watching because I look like a fool
*nom nom nom* girls who?

I'm one happy Newfie after this. The cake was delicious! Mom got me peanut butter and banana cake with cream cheese frosting. She's so good to me. I was so tired after my Birfday day events. But I have to say, I had a really great time with Mom and Dad. They always say how spoiled I am, and this time, I really have to admit that I am.

Full and happy

Me and my Mom and Dad

Must drink a gallon of water and drool all over the kitchen floor so Mom can slip on it again

Until next time,
Your friend Koda Bear (aka the little Bear who's 1!)

Me? Big baby?

2009-09-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

Last night I was just chillin' on the couch watching TV with dad, being my normal self when mom got up and started taking pictures like a lunatic paparazzi. I felt like Britney Spears after she shaved her head...SO MANY PICTURES! All I was doing was loving up on my Dad, he was scratching my head. So what if I laid on him, I'm still small. Or at least I think I still am. Mom and Dad took me this week to the vet to get weighed and get my medicine. They said I am 115 lbs and I'll be turning 1 in a couple weeks. She says I'm a big baby, but come on, I'm not THAT big! I can still lay in peoples' laps. No problem.

Well, here are some pics of me and my best friend, Dad.

Dads makes the best pillows

I'm a lap dog and you know it

I love head scratchies

Time for a nap

Mom! Stop taking pictures of me!

XOXO,
Koda

Just me and my mom

2009-08-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

That woman in the picture...yeah that's my mom. She spoils me rotten! The pictures were taken the day after she went out with Dad, Uncle Jay, and Auntie Allie. They came home smelling like booze. And gave me LOTS of hugs...I guess when they smell like booze they all feel the need to hug and kiss me more than usual. Weird. Well it was a good day, I got to hang out with mom and dad alllll day. Dad was cleaning the fish tank so we Mom and I just hung out and laid on my bed.
I had to go check out what dad was doing because I'm very nosy. I need to know EVERYTHING. Especially if there's food or fun involved. But nothing was going on so I went back to mom.

Look how long my tongue is! Mom says I give the best, most slobbery kisses ever. Look how big I look next to her!

a close up of yours truly...look how big and grown up I look.

I'm turning the big ONE next month. I heard mom saying something about a birthday party? I think I'll act surprised. I'm very good at acting, I could totally co-star with George Clooney.

Until next time,
Koda Bear

My summer vacation with Mom and Dad

2009-07-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

So remember when I went to Pittsburgh my first time in January? Well I got to go again! This time I was 10 months old and very well behaved. The weather was sunny every single day and my grandma and grandpa spoiled me ROTTEN. I got to go to the dog park, many walks, hang out with my uncle Yo Yo, and got many belly rubs from people. Since I'm such a handsome young Newf, whenever I was sitting outside people would come up and ask Mom and Dad if they could pet me. I mean, who wouldn't want to come see moi?

And on the weekend, Mom, Dad, Grandpa and I drove to this lake to go fishing. They rented a pontoon boat and I got to be the co-captain! The adults couldn't believe how well behaved I was. They even let me go swimming! Then on Friday night the rest of the crew came and met us. We stayed at a cottage just down the street and saturday morning at 5am they woke me up. What were they thinking?? Who goes fishing that early? Well, we finally got to the pontoon boat at 7. It was so fun, I got to swim more and bite the lily pads.

Here are some pictures from my trip:

chillin outside

giving mom kisses

me after my swim

mom thinks she's hilarious to do this to me while i was sleeping

being the water dog that i am

the king of the boat

who can say no to this face?

me and dad

doing my favorite thing...napping

Love,
Koda

My weekend

2009-06-21T11:28:00.001-07:00

Woof! Sorry I've been MIA, but now I'm back! The weather has been so crappy lately except for yesterday so Mom took me to my favorite park to go swimming. Mom threw sticks into the water for me and I would go fetch. She says I'm a great swimmer due to me being a Newfie. It was all good and fun until she brought me home and gave me a bath! She tricked me! Well I guess it's not too bad since after my bath we drove up to Maine to see my grandparents and my Dad. I got to hang out outside alot, get lots of attention, and they even took me to the beach! I got so much attention...everyone wanted to stop and pet me. I was such a good boy, I sat and let the kids pet me and I even gave them kisses! Then Mom, Dad and I shared a large vanilla soft serve (of course they had to get 3 spoons like I had cooties). But hey, can't complain because I had a blast!

Dad and I at Wells Beach

The nice girls at the seafood place gave me a multiple cups of iced water because I was so thirsty!

Chillin with Mom and Dad

My handsome head
Ninja Newf...can you find me?

The adults got in a water gun fight...I'm helping Dad formulate a plan to get Mom

This is me when I got home today...I'm so sleepy...zzzzzzzzzz

Ice cream

2009-06-01T18:12:00.000-07:00

Mom gets me these organic ice cream cups that are peanut butter and banana...YUM!

Life is Good

2009-05-21T17:10:00.001-07:00

Mom had today off and we spent the whole day together. It started by me barking and whining at her so she ccouldn't sleep in past 7:30 so she can spend every waking moment with moi! After we both ate we went to the park where I got to go swimming and see my friends, then I came home for a long nap...those are the best. It was 90 degrees out today so Mom had me inside most of the day (unless I had to potty) and she had the air condition blasting inside so I wouldn't be hot. She sure is good to me! Then after we ate dinner she took me out for some ice cream, again! Two weeks in a row, arrroooooo! But of course I couldn't have my own, Mom and I shared a small bowl- *not the same spoon of course* I'm one lucky pup!

After a long day, I'm off to do what I do best...

Until next time,
Koda

Moi in black and white

2009-05-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

So ever since last month, I haven't really got to hang out with mom because her grandma crossed the rainbow bridge and she was out of the country for a couple weeks, then she came back and was very upset because she had to work and go to TWO weddings back to back. Why are all these people getting married and ruining precious time between me and my mom? Well, it's been a while but this weekend both mom and dad had a long weekend so the three of us hung out for 3 days straight and it was the best!!! I got to go to two different parks, took many walks with mom and dad, got many smooches and belly rubs, and they even took me out for my first ice cream! It was newf-licious! Mom only gave me half of a bowl because she was afraid that my tummy would get upset. I coulda eaten the WHOLE kiddie bowl! *Sorry guys, no pictures of the monkey's first ice cream. Next time, I promise* All in all, it was a great weekend. Mom always says how spoiled I am...moi? Spoiled? Maybe just a bit. So today is our last day of the long weekend together. My mom the papparazzi decides it would be "fun" to take pictures of me in black and white.

I'm super handsome

Posing like a natural

I know how to "wait" with a treat on my paw

Here I am looking cute...how can anyone ever say no to me?

Mom says this is my big snout...she always kisses it

My innocent eyes, gets my Mom everytime...

Pondering some important thoughts...

Mom and Dad brought this ginormous bully stick back for me today!

Well, I'm off to do what I do best...taking a Newfie Nap! Until next time...

Paws up,
Koda

I got to go to New York!

2009-05-11T18:52:00.001-07:00

Raaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrr

Hhhmmmmmmmfffffffff

Aaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhh

Mom and me

Happy Beach face!

Chasing after the duckies

Me and mom walking down the beach

Carrying a HUUUUUGE log because I'm wicked awesome

Loving the cold water!

Me and Dad

Hello friends! Sorry I've been MIA...I've been busy being a young, handsome Newf. Mom and Dad took me to New York because their friends were getting married and they didn't want me to be by myself at home. I didn't get to hang out with Mom and Dad the WHOLE time so I had to stay in the hotel by myself for a few hours. But they totally made up for not spoiling me every 5 minutes by taking me to the beach...my very first time! It was totally cool! The water was nice and cool, I got to chase some ducks, and Mom and Dad says I'm a great swimmer! Here are some pics from my trip above...

Time for bed!

Licks,
Koda

Who says newfies can't be lap dogs

2009-04-09T17:50:00.000-07:00

This woman sure makes a good couch on top of the couch. Mom says I'm getting too big to sit on her lap, but I don't think so. I'm only 77.8 lbs as of this week and speaking of...this saturday guess who's turning 7 months? Moi! I'm thinking I can still pull this lap sitting thing off for, um...well, forever! Just don't tell mom...

I'm alive! I swear!

2009-04-04T16:47:00.001-07:00

Mom thought she is sooo funny by making me wear this big thing around my neck!

Gizzy, I'm alive, I swear! Ok, so my mom has been lazy and not updating my important life. Since I've been snipped (THANKS MOM AND DAD *sarcasm*). So anyhoo, I've been growing into a beautiful young Newf. My mom says I'm getting more handsome everyday. My big boy hair is growing in, I'm getting taller, and mom says I'm going through the "uglies" but I know she doesn't mean it. So today Mom and Dad took me to my very first Newfoundland Club of New England event. I got to meet other Newfies and watch them cart and freight haul. It was pretty cool. Here are some pics:

checkin' out this fella...sniffin' some booty

Puppies! Dad had to hold Mom back...

It was love at first sight...

She was a cool gal

Sticks! mmmmm......

More puppies!!! I was once this small...

Mom was in looooove....

So yeah my day was pretty cool, got to meet some cool Newfies followed by a long nap. Anyhoo, I'll write more later. Mom and I are going to watch the Dog Championship 2009. (I'm getting kind of sleepy anyways)

Slobbery kisses,
Koda Bear

Something is NOT right

2009-03-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED TO MOI!

This past friday, I woke up, whined like I always do to go out and came back waiting for breakfast. Mom and Dad are pretending I'm not hungry. WHAT? Those two just sat on the couch and didn't feed me! It was 7:30 am already and it is 2 hours past my breakfast time. Something is fishy and I didn't like it. THEN they asked "You wanna go for a ride?" I'm puzzled. I'm stunned. I'm flabbergasted. Those two are definitely up to something. So Dad picks me up and puts me in the truck which Mom nicely laid out with comfy blankies and pillows for me and I just laid there waiting for something to happen. I'm waiting, waiting...hmm looks familiar. I'm going to see Dr. H! Maybe I get to play with the other puppies at my class so I'm frolicking inside to see all my friends. Wait...where IS everyone? I see my friend Kristy (my puppy class trainer) talking to Mom and Dad, then they hand her my leash. Yippee! Maybe my friends are in the back! So I go with Kristy and the next thing I knew, I woke up from a very weird dream. My right arm was shaved and I feel soo...weird...where is Mom and Dad? Back...to...sleep...

*My poor baby...when we picked him up from being "tutored" he was stumbling towards us. He had a little bandage on his right arm and just looked so groggy. We picked him up and put him in the backseat...drove him home and gave him some MAJOR TLC. Here are a couple pics of my little Koda Bear. He still doesn't know what's wrong.*

Sleepy boy

He knows something is missing but can't put his paw on it...

Poor little shaved arm :(

Don't let his cute face fool ya, he got lots of good treats from the Barkery...apple pie, froggie cookie, chicken and rice balls, and lots of love from Mom and Dad

*Feel better baby!*

Fish friends

2009-03-02T12:30:00.000-08:00

Who are these creatures and WHAT are they doing in my house? Mom and Dad always say "NO Koda" everytime I try to catch one of the fishies. What's the big deal? I'm only trying to show off my preying skills. But those two party poopers I call parents won't allow. Mom bought Dad this 37 gallon fish tank for his birthday, but what's the point of it if I can't swim in it or catch one of them? Psssssht.

Well I turned 5 and a half months old this past saturday. Mom almost broke her back trying to pick me up to put me in the truck. I think that woman needs to lift more weights! We got about 10 inches of snow today. Dad was working from home and Mom had the day off so the three of us got to hang out. I was outside with my stuffie and was making Mom chase me around the yard...but I'm too fast! She couldn't catch up. *haha I did it to humor him* They even drove in the snow storm to take me to the dog park (which there were only 1 other dog there today - where were you guys??).

Well I'm going to nap. This fish chasing and snow playing day has gotten me all tired. Off to lala land.

Drools,
Koda

Dog Park Sunday!

2009-02-22T10:14:00.000-08:00

Koda here! Mom and Dad took me to the dog park today and I got to play with tons of dogs. I felt like Lindsay Lohan during her anorexic stage because Mom was the WORST paparazzi ever!!!!! Needless to say, she did snap some really handsome shots of me. Here is my awesome day with my parents.

Me and my girlfriend Tara

We totally dig eachother

Cider and me rough housing

Showing his teeth...but he was just playing

me and my Mom posing for a picture

Sniffing around looking for Dad

na na na...the big bad dog!

Mom says I'm looking really mature

I love munching on sticks!!

Mom says it's okay because I'm teething

Dad giving me hugs because I was getting tired

Moi

Oh lookie! another stick!

Giving Dad the "I don't wanna go home" look

My handsome side profile

They were right...I was too tired to keep playing. This is me before lights out!

Licks,
Koda Bear

Drum Roll Please

2009-02-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

I finished my obedience class yesterday! My trainer Kristi said I am awesome...I can sit, down, wait, walk with mom and dad on a leash...I'm just the whole package. What can I say? I'm a stud. I laid on the ground while another puppy kept playing with me, showing them how gentle us Newifes are. Kristi always says what a good boy I am. So Mom and Dad has been doing this new thing with putting a treat or carrot on my paw and making me wait until they say okay. Why? I have no idea. I do it just to humor those two. Well that's it for now. Congrats to moi!

Today is a very special day

2009-02-12T17:31:00.001-08:00

It's my dad's birthday! Happy Birthday Dad! You're the greatest. My dad is my best friend, he takes me on walks, feeds me, brushes my fur, gives me treats, takes me to the dog park, and gives a mean belly rub! Today he is 27, that seems really old to me. But dad doesn't have any gray hairs yet so I think that is a good sign. Here are some pictures that mom took and I just wanted to share.

The greatest Dad in the world cutting his birthday cake

C'mon dad, let me have a taste

Dad says no. How stingy. Pssssht.

But he's always up for chillin' which is my favorite

He reaches out to comfort me
We even have "guy talk"...usually about the girls at the dog park
He even lets me guard the remote so mom can't steal them
We watch tv together (but dad couldn't keep his eyes open after all that cake he didn't share with moi)
We even snuggle on the couch together because he's my best friend

Happy Birthday Dad! Hope this year brings you lots of joy and you know, good adult things. Also, I hope it brings me more treats and belly rubs. You're the best Dad!

Love, Koda

I scared Mom and Dad

2009-02-10T06:42:00.000-08:00

Don't worry guys, nothing bad happened. But for the past two weeks my paws have been trembling off and on, sometimes when I sit, sometimes when I lay down, but I don't feel any pain! It got the Mom and Dad worried though. They gave me extra attention and reduced my dog park time (psssssht!). They don't let me play too long with other puppies at the park and if I show any signs of fatigue they take me home and let me rest. Finally, Mom decides that I needed to go see my buddy Dr. H at the animal hospital because she was worried that something was wrong with me. Mom's a bit of a worrier but I keep telling her that I feel fine! So yesterday while Dad was at the dentist to repair his broken front tooth (that's another story I'll tell next time), Mom drove me to see Dr. H. All the girls at the office love me because I'm so handsome. I got to go behind their desk and sniff around (because I'm so nosey). Then Mom put me on the scale and I am 55.4 lbs at 19 weeks. Mom told the girls she keeps me on the lean side because she doesn't want any damage to my bones and joints. I'm even on adult food! I feel so grown up. Well, long story short, they brought me into the "room" where Dr. H. examined me. He bent my arms, watched me do my model walk and said everything looks fine. He says I don't look like I'm in any distress (psssssht the only distress I get is when Mom and Dad don't let me out fast enough to potty). I told you so Mom that I was fine! So don't worry guys, Koda Bear is still as handsome and playful as ever.

*He is so stinkin' cute. Here are a couple pictures of him looking pathetic on the couch. I just want to bite his little face! And YES, he did get lots of hugs and kisses. Little stinker.*

Moi? A Couch potato?

2009-02-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

Psssssht! Mom says I'm a couch potato! (What does that mean? I don't look like a potato laying on a couch) I've recently discovered the joys of laying on the couch. Mom spread down a sheet on it because she says I get my dirty paws (pssssht) and my shedding puppy fur (psssssht!) all over the couch if she doesn't. Plus when Mom and Dad are sitting there I want to be with them and cuddle or if I find one of my bones of toys I like to get up on the couch to enjoy it. *It's true...he's showing the beginning stages of couch potato-hood. My boy's growin' up. *Tear** Well my mom thought it was funny to attach some pictures as evidence to her theory.

Just wait until I tell Ah-Ma on you mom. She'll put you in grown up time-out! My Ah-Ma is my mom's mom. She spoils me because I'm so cute. Well, my lips and jowls are getting dried from talking. I'm going to take a nap on the couch while laying on Mom because that's what moms are for...for us baby Newfs to lay on. She's going to finish publishing my narrative. ZzzzzZZZzzzzzzzz

*He's asleep, I'll sign out for him. Couch Potato Koda saying goodbye!*

I totally heard that Mom.

GO STEELERS!

2009-02-02T06:46:00.000-08:00

Okay, my mom did that because she is a huge Steelers fan since she is from Pittsburgh (I was there last week!). Mom and Dad took me to my first Superbowl party, I had no idea what a Superbowl was. I thought it was a ginormous bowl for us Newfs filled with water or treats, but when I got there there was no bowl! Only a small water bowl for me. Ludicrous. Well, I met some new people last night and they seemed to like me alot. Who could ever not like such a loveable, handsome Newf? I DID spend the majority of the time napping, because it's my signature past-time but I also went around and mouthed everyone just to say hi. Mom and Dad said that was unacceptable and corrected me...but all I wanted to do was see what everyone was up to! All in all, Mom and Dad were very proud of my good behavior. They gave me lots of hugs and kisses when we got home then put me to bed...afterall, I need to rest after all the excitement.

So today Mom and Dad are both home with moi. I like these days because I can have the both of them all to myself. Dad took me for a long walk this morning and I overheard those two whispering something about a park later on this afternoon. I'm pretending I didn't hear anything but I'm so super duper excited right now. OH! I forgot to tell you what those two did to me two nights ago. Dad was scratching my belly and giving me ear rubs then Mom snuck up on me and clipped my nails and trimmed my paw hair. The NERVE! I was happily napping by the door when those two ninja-wanna bes plotted against me and held me down for a forced tummy rub/manicure. Mom told me she has to trim my paw hair so I don't slip. Psssssht I don't slip. But it does feel better. I guess moms do know best. She did buy me this nice rawhide because I'm teething.
Well my eyes are getting droopy.....
I think it's that time again......ZzzzzzzzzZZZZzzzzzzzz

Koda Bear

My first roadtrip

2009-01-29T11:56:00.000-08:00

Guys...I'm proud to tell you all that I survived my first roadtrip with Mom and Dad. I'm officially a roadtrip professional. 10 hours to Pittsburgh and 12 hours back (due to icy situations) and let me tell you, I am worn out from being in the car with those two. Let me tell you the stuff that went on during the trip. Firstly, Mom came home from work one night and something was odd...Dad was packing up the truck! My Newfie senses told me something was up so I had to investigate. Dad packed my food, my treats, my bed, my crate and almost everything I owned...are they giving me away?!?!? Later I found out the answer is no. Mom came home, gave me an ear scratch then she began to hustle all over the house. One ear scratch is not sufficient so that was added to my evidence jar that something was not right. Then they hustled my potty time and put me in the backseat and we went for a drive. Yippee!! A drive!! But this late?!? My eyes were getting droopy as my bunny dreams began to take over...but must...stay...awake...ZzzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzZZzzz
Ok so what, I fell asleep. It was way past my bedtime. When I woke up, we were still in the car! Then Mom and Dad told me we were going to Pittsburgh to visit Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie. I will also meet my half Maltese/Pekingese uncle name Yo Yo. I'm so excited. My first roadtrip! So I took more naps, Mom and Dad took breaks so Mom and I could potty, got some treats for looking cute, then napped some more...oh, and potty-timed some more too. FINALLY WE ARRIVED!!!!!
When we first got there I was going crazy from all the new sites and smells...hmm my Uncle smelled old. He did not play with cool ol' me because he's 11 yrs old. But all I wanted to do was play! After many barkuments between Yo Yo and I, we both passed out then restart the cycle all over again. We were driving everyone NUTS!
So Mom and Dad took Yo Yo and I to the park everyday...it was so much fun! I got to meet other dogs and I got to sniff their butts. There were many butts to sniff. I even dipped my paws in a small creek for the first time...I'm feeling my water-doganova skills begin to kick in. I had my Mom attach some pictures so you can see and I will narrate each one:

Me showing off my sitting skills at the park to Mom

Me, Dad's legs and Yo Yo

Chick Magnet (Moi)

We totally planned this pose

There I go again...sniffin' butts

Yo Yo

After a nice little dip in the mini-creek

Mom and Dad with Moi

Who says I can't fit on the stairs...pssssht!

My signature pose

So my Gma and Gpa and everyone I met loved me! But who could resist my sweet innocent face? I had a lot of fun out in Pittsburgh, Mom says too bad we couldn't stay there to watch the Superbowl. What's that? She says nevermind, she'll explain to me when I'm older. The ride back was not as fun because M & D says the roads were icy. But the three of us got home safely...finally! Let me tell you, I am all roadtripped-out for a while. Next one will be in June for my Auntie's wedding. Well, Koda signing out to go take a nap. Catch you guys later!

Licks,
Koda

Snowed in!

2009-01-18T08:41:00.000-08:00

Yikes! It has been snowing all day and I love it! I was out this morning helping Dad shovel the driveway while Mom was snoring away. Dad said it's snowed about 6 inches which us Newfies don't know measurements but what we do know is it is SO MUCH FUN! I'm making Mom type because my paws are getting bigger plus I'm busy doing this: Chewing on my frozen marrow. She's my personal secretary.

Yesterday Mom and Dad both took me to the dog park and as promised, we provided pictures. I met a ton of new friends and even my new girlfriend Tara! She is a 4 year old Newfie and super cool but Mom said I might be too young to date. I've got a few years to go before I can take a girl out. Here's a picture of me and Tara.

Here are some more pictures:

Dad and I walking through the open field

Me and my two girlfriends Luna and Tara

Showing off to my girlfriends my manly sitting skills. I'm such a stud.

My handsome self walking to the bridge

Sniffin' is what I do best

Mom and Dad said they were so proud of me because I would go to them when called and I am only 4 months old! Happy Birthday to me, yesterday I turned 4 months. We had such a good time at the park except when this puppy came and attacked me and his mom didn't do a thing. All I wanted to do was go back to my Mom and Dad but he wouldn't give up so finally Dad had to come save me. I'm such a good boy I didn't attack back because us Newfies are sweet and gentle. After that, M n D put me in the backseat and I blacked out til we got home. This is me priod to blacking out:

After that...ZzZzzzzzzZZZZzzzzzzzzz

Now my lips are dry from telling Mom what to type and chewing my marrow so I must go drink some water and maybe take another nap. Woof!

Until the next lick,
Koda Bear

My first obedience class

2009-01-14T06:50:00.000-08:00

Koda here! As you can see by my title, I had my first obedience class last night. Mom and Dad both came with me for moral support and let me tell you there were tons of moral support! *His idea of moral support is yummy treats which he sure got alot of* There were 3 other puppies in my class and they were all less than 5 lbs. I was weighing in at a giant 41 lbs because I'm such a stud. So the trainer, her name is Kristy, was so nice she kept giving me hugs and "moral support". I like this moral support stuff. We learned "sit" and "come". Pssssssssh I already know those things so I showed off for Mom and Dad. They were so proud of me because I'm the best puppy ever. How can you resist my face?

At one point, to show off my manliness, I put a puggle in a headlock. *Yes, yes he did. We had to calm him down with "moral support"* Afterwards we came back to the homefront and I passed out from being the biggest stud in class. I heard Mom tell Dad that she was going to take me to the dog park today, I'm pretending I don't know a thing. I'm such a great actor. Lassie who?

I guess I'll go back to napping because it's only my favoritest thing to do aside from tummy rubs and cookies.

Licks,
Koda Bear

P.S. Mom thought this picture was cute, she says Dad and I are her favorite men in the world. Dad was fixing my divider in my bed because I'm getting bigger and need more elbow room to stretch out.

Cozy little Sunday

2009-01-11T09:42:00.000-08:00

To my dearest friends, sorry I have not written in a while. Mom and I have been sick the past couple days, she was feeling yucky and so was I. I threw up for the first time in my puppy life and let me tell you it was not fun! Mom took me to the vet and he said I was okay, just eating too fast. (Moi? Eat too fast? I just skip the chewing part that's all). I was such a good boy at the vet, Dr. H gave me lots of hugs and so did my Mom. I weighed 39.2 lbs at 15 weeks and my Mom tells me I'm the biggest stud ever. Then came the part which I, Koda Bear, was NOT a fan of. Shots! I got 2 shots and something through my nose called the "Kennel Cough" which I just DON'T understand because my kennel doesn't cough! After we said goodbye to all the nice people at the vet, Mom took me to somewhere sooooooooo awesome called the Barkery. I got to pick out treats and I even stole a cookie because I'm such a ninja. *Yup, just put it on Mom's tab* The owner kept giving me hugs and kisses and I was just so ecstatic I couldn't help but have the zoomies in the store! But don't worry guys, I am feeling much better. Mom made me boiled ground beef with rice for a few meals and I have not thrown up.

For now, I must sleep because that's what us Newfie pups do, we sleep.

Lots of slobbery kisses,
Koda Bear

2009-01-05T05:26:00.000-08:00

Hi guys, Koda here. Just lounging around with Mom and Dad since they are both home today. Mom has today off and Dad is "working" from home...whatever that means. They better take me on lots of walks and rub my belly and be my chew toy since Auntie Al left and she tasted very yummy. *Mom here...Don't think he got away with chewing his Auntie* So the M & D left me in my crate while they drove Auntie to something called the airport (what's that?) and I had a small accident while they were gone. I felt so bad when they got home but they weren't mad. Mom took me outside to finish and Dad cleaned my bed. THEN THE IMAGINABLE...a bath they say? What's that? Well, they put me in this huge tub thing and soaked me with water and rubbed this white foamy stuff all over me. I did not cry once, I just sat in the tub while Mom and Dad massaged me...and I kind of liked it. I should get a mountain of treats for my good behavior. *He really was good! He's not even exaggerating like he normally does* I definitely got lots of hugs and treats tho. Well here are some of the events that happened yesterday. As you can see, I am a small beefcake. Mom says when I grow up I can have a girlfriend...EWW! I don't want their cooties.

Me posing for Mom...I'm such a stud

Playing basketball with Dad

I almost got the ball!

I got the ball because Dad is too slow. And because I'm awesome.

Now...a nap with/on Mom.

I'm 3 and a half months old today!

2009-01-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Koda checking in. Mom and Dad are both home today so the three of us got to go for a long walk this morning and DOG was I good on the leash! We ran around the back yard while I chased them. Mom says I have a puppy fro' and I look like a "brotha" which I think I am just ridiculously goodlooking. So life is good, well you know how us puppies are...we eat, no. 1 and 2, take naps, go for walks, roll around in the snow, bite mom and dad (don't think they let me get away with it even tho I have the cutest face in the world), chew on everything, pose like a good boy for treats, belly rubs, and you know, just lookin' cute. M and D (Mom and Dad) disappeared for a while today and LEFT ME IN MY CRATE! The nerve! But when they got back I got lots of hugs and kisses although they smelled a tad suspicious...LIKE OTHER DOGS. Woof! *Mom here...we went to the pet store and got him some stuff. He's such a brat* So I got my mom to post some pictures since my paws are getting too big for the laptop and when I tried to type instead of "Love, your favorite nephew" I wrote "Lobe yur faboritw nepee u". Hope you enjoy.

Mom and dad got me frozen bone marrow for a surprise!

Me sitting in mom's lap while she holds my rawhide. I'm totally NOT spoiled. P.S. notice Dad in the background playing Wii. Mom can kick totally kick his butt.

*Nom Nom Nom* Sure tastes good having someone else hold it for you

Happy New Ear!

2009-01-01T04:55:00.000-08:00

Woof! It's been very cold here in good ol' Mass. But us Newfies love the cold, mom and dad sure don't. Especially when I have to go potty every 2 hours. Last night mom went to pick up her sister, my Auntie Al from the airport. Poor Auntie got stuck in the snow storm and had to be re-routed! She finally got here but then mom had to go to work, but came home right in time to ring in the New Ear with me, her favorite big ball of joy. I was such a good boy last night, got lots of treats, tummy rubs from Auntie, and I didn't make a peep throughout the night in my crate! *pat on back with paw* Today I woke up and mom took me out for a walk, I was such a good boy. I didn't even try to run away, I stayed by mom on my leash the whole time and I'm almost 14 weeks! Then mom and I went out and played in the snow, then she shoveled and I sat and watched.
Now it's nap time!