Abby, the Circus Dog

I've been feeling a little guilty lately about not including any photos of the family dog in this blog. So here she is -- my Super Dog, Abby, with my step-daughter, Paige. Abby loves the occassional romp on the tramp! Plus, she has other tricks as well. A list for you:

*She can lick you repeatedly, even after you tell her to quit it.

*She can beg for biscuits. A lot. Within seconds of getting one. This is probably her best trick.

*If no biscuit is forthcoming, she can turn her back on you, then look over her shoulder with downcast, sad doggy eyes.

*She can chase cars and keep up with them. The cars love it. The drivers do not.

*She can roll on her back, baring her stomach, anytime you stare at her too long. I'm thinking this means "rub me here" but I could be wrong.

*She has the uncanny ability to run through the muddiest water she can find. Especially after baths. She is very, very good at this.

*Oh, she can also sit, shake, lay down, high five and so forth, but none of these "fancy dog tricks" really impress me.

Yes, my Abby is quite a talented girl indeed. She puts all the other neighborhood dogs to shame. I see a circus act in her future.