Corky Riding 03-25-09

I had never been around dogs that ride in cars until I met Corky. At six months he was riding like a pro and I have never seen him the slightest bit disturbed. He likes to go fast and will complain when I slow down to exit the freeway/highway. Sometimes when we are in his neighborhood or mine I roll down the windows and only go about 20 MPH - I guess most dogs love to have the wind blowing in their face. Weird, eh?

People are amused when they look over and see him sitting up in the seat looking through the windshield - a real navigator look. But I worry about the sun in his eyes, maybe I should get him sun goggles.

Sometimes he sits looking at me as though he is going to make a comment. Here the wind has fluffed up his ears.

And today he was just tired, so he propped his chin on the edge of his bed and went to sleep. He is home with the Poodle Parents tonight and, as usual, I miss him.

Corky poses 01-27-09 thru 02-04-09

I am a little behind in updating Corky's blog, so I am posting four pictures at once. The dates are when the pictures were taken.

Corky rides in the front passenger seat, wearing his seat belt and somewhat protected by the high sides of his red bed. We are driving north on the 55 Freeway and Saddleback Mountain can be seen out the window. 01-27-09

People are always commenting on how white Corky is. In the two weeks between his grooming appointments he has his face washed twice a day and his feet washed every time he goes outside. And he has periodic 'brush ups' when he gets really messed up - I'll give him one tomorrow before taking him home because we had to walk in the rain today. Besides all that, his mommy is a perfectionist housekeeper! 02-02-09

Corky and I stopped to see Tina at Discoveries Jewelry shop in Tustin. I frequently buy jewelry here and Corky likes to go because he can roam the shop without a leash. And, I suppose, because Tina usually has a treat for him! The jewelry is handcrafted by artists all over the country. 02-03-09

Here is the little guy hanging out of his bed after we left Discoveries. He looks like he is saying, "Auntie Del, lean over here I want to tell you something." I did lean over and he gave me a kiss -sweet dog. 02-03-09