A message from Matty
Matador - Matty to his friends - is a big black bundle of labradoodle. He wanted to send this message to his mum’s friend Cheryl, so I said I’d pass it on for him:
Just a quick hello to say that I’m doing very well.
I’m very glad you talked my family into having just me. I’m very smart and they are taking quite some training these humans. They call me ‘Matty’ for short because that’s what my coat looks like if they don’t brush me enough.
I’m also pretty big (31.5 kgs) and very fast - when I want those socks there’s no stopping me!
I’ve already got my family trained to let me in each night to watch TV. I have my own kennel and special area.
I’ve been to ‘Sit Happens’ for my puppy school. Erin was terrific.
It was great fun and I learnt that if I sit and stay etc I get treats.I’ve also been to Canine Basics - it was a breeze. I can walk on a loose lead when I want to, look my family in the eye and get a treat, sit, drop and stay (this last one is really useful while my family drink coffee) etc.
I have a lovely Aunt Janine. She brings me chickens and stock and I don’t even have to do anything. She just hugs me a lot. Very strange these humans. It’s probably because I’m quite cute and adorable really. Whilst I believe I’m very photogenic, these humans have a hard time getting me in the right light to stand out. But I’m helping because I’m already getting grey hairs around my eyes.
Well I’ve got to go now - thanks for the advice. I hope to meet you one day and will be sure to give you the biggest, wettest lick or two.
Posted by Bacchus on June 9th, 2004 at 07:22am