Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's 2013.  I'm a year and a half!  I spend the new year up in San Francisco and had a ball.  Lorna took me to Crissy Field where they have an off-leash area on the beach.  It was soooo much fun and I made so many fun friends.  I didn't want to leave but well, I had to.  Here's Lorna and I on a beautiful day with the gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge in the back. 

The next day, Lorna took me on a run through the Presidio but I made her pause for a moment so I could collect my thoughts for the new year at Inspiration Point.  Isn't it amazing?  Happy New Year, everyone!

Squirrels, Squirrels, Squirrels!

I swear, they taunt me, they haunt me and I just want to get them!  Lorna caught me having a fit over this one particular squirrel who frequents my backyard.  I really gave him a piece of my mind as we "duel" it out.  Check it out!

Puppy Playdate

What can I say?  I'm a laaaaaaadies man.  I love them young, my age, older - any shape and size.  I'm an equal opportunity employer, as they say.  No, but seriously, I love playing with other dogs.  It's so much fun!  Here I am with one of my many girlfriends of the world - Ms. Norma Jean.  We're actually (hee, hee) having a slumber party tonight.  Don't worry, I'm behaving.  I have to.  Sigh.

Click here to watch!  (having problems embedding the video) Besides, "I'd do it myself but I don't have thumbs!"

I'm Cute!

There's really not much to say.  I'm just cute and I know it.  Don't you want to play with me?

Traveling Man

My oh my, where has the time gone?  I'm all grown-up now.  Well, I just turned one on the 4th of July and I celebrated it in Birmingham at Lorna's Mum's Lake House.  Whew, that was a lot to say for a little guy.  I loved it there so much as I got to play with a fun poodle mixed babe called Lucy.  She was a bit older than me but we had a lot of fun playing around and she gave me all of her toys.  How sweet is that!  Here I am giving her a big hug.  Well, maybe I had other intentions but this is how I showed my love for her.

I'm a great traveller as I got a new Sherpa bag.  I outgrew my last fancy bag from Canine Styles, which Lorna wasn't too happy about but what can you do?  I'm a growing dude, right?  Don't I look cool?

And here I am taking in the sunset at Smith Lake.  Nighty night, y'all!

Sir Humps A Lot

Ok, fine, perhaps the reason I've been so quiet is because well, I've been busy. Ha, more like getting busy. I'm in my prime people so cut me some slack. What do you expect from an eight month-old who hasn't been fixed yet? Well, if you must - have a look. (Remember - this is a judge-free zone.)

Happy Bow-Wow New Year!

Just wanted to wish you all a happy new year! It's been too long with my updates but what can I say. I've been a traveling mutt! I spent Thanksgiving in the suburbs of Houston called The Woodlands. There are tons of bike paths in the area that Lorna's parents live in and I even kept up with Lorna on a three-mile job. We even ran into some big white bird called an egret, I believe? I think the most exciting part was when I learned how to play Scrabble. It was tough, and well, if you look below, my tiles were horrible.


So, this is the one I chose...!


And in the end, I lost. But it was fun to learn! It pretty much wore me out as you can see.

Topless in LA

That's right, you heard me. I was topless in LA the other day. Well, actually most days when it's sunny as Lorna has a convertible. I love the wind blowing through my hair and just sitting co-pilot style. Often the whir of the car puts me in a deep trance, er, nap. Check me out:

I Am Four Months Old!

Wow, where has the time gone? Well, I can tell you for sure that I am getting big! Lorna can't believe it because the last time we were at the vet, which was less than a month ago, I weighed 3.9 pounds. And yesterday, when we went in, I came in at a whopping 5 pounds! I am out of control. That sounds about right, though, as my mom weighed 4 pounds and my dad weighed 7 pounds, so you do the math.



I just got my rabies shot so I can get on a big plane next week and head to the heart of the South - Texas - to visit my grandparents for Thanksgiving. I know the smell will drive me crazy but Lorna is mean, so mean, and won't let me eat human food. She says it's tacky to beg but I strongly disagree.

Yesterday for the very first time I went to my first small dog park at the Laurel Canyon Dog Park. Man, oh man, were there a lot of dogs there. I was definitely intimidated at first but then I started to feel a bit more tough. This morning I braved the big and mighty Runyon Canyon. Now, that was a little scary because all the big dogs were off their leashes. I had to stop every few minutes and just get my bearings but I survived.

So, this is me now - can you believe how big I am?

I Hump, Therefore, I Am

What can I say? It's just human, er, doggy nature. But alas, I was caught on tape like Paris and Kim. Maybe this will make me super famous!

I Am Crazy Mad After A Bath

It's no surprise that I really don't enjoy baths. Show me a dog who really does? Okay, labs don't count! I do highly recommend a dog shampoo - Sentry Flea & Tick Shampoo as it has a great Hawaiian Ginger scent that smells clean and fresh, but not too girlie. So after a bath, and I mean after I stop shaking from the cold and am halfway dry, the craziest thing comes over me and I become mental. I want to visit every nook and cranny of the sofa, attack the blanket and have a full on spaz attack. . See me in action!

A Little Plug From The Store - Canine Styles

Well, can you blame me? I mean, this blog is here for me to toot my own horn. So without further adieu, check out who's in the top row, ahem, top left of the "Happy Clients" section on the Canine Styles page. I just couldn't help myself, or rather, Lorna couldn't help herself!

I Got A New Carrier!

I was told (repeatedly!) that this was a solid investment and I can no longer act like Houdini and escape from my old bag. So, check out my latest mode of transportation - a sleek black bag made by Canine Styles. This bag is so cool that I can even hitch a ride on an airplane, which Lorna is really excited about. Here I am doing what I do best - investigating and chewing.

My First Photo Shoot

Ya know, living in LA has so many perks. I've barely been alive and just did my first campaign for Bebe. Rumor has it I am going to be on their next mailer which comes out before Thanksgiving. And more rumor has it that I just might make the cover. Here's a behind-the-scenes pic of me with the super hot model, Cintia Decker. Did you notice that we have the same hair color?



Here's a pic of me with the super talented photographer Miranda Penn Turin. It's kind of hard to see where I stop and where she begins. (Do you like my alien eyes?) wo peas in a pod!



And that's a wrap...whew! I was exhausted.

Puppy Preschool!

Today was my third week at Puppy Preschool at Zoom Room in Hollywood. I absolutely LOVE this class and the instructor Laura London is amazing. I'm learning to come to my name, sit and well, I'm supposed to lay down but that's not going to happen anytime soon.

I must admit that my most favorite time of class is playtime! Today I played with Tres, a schnauzer puppy and Marco, a newbie, tiny Shih Tzu. He's even smaller than me so I definitely wasn't afraid of him.







And I know you're really interested in seeing me in action so here you go.

Running In My Sleep

Oh yes, I dream of running in a huge field of flowers. Here I am in action and I didn't even know it.

My First Bath

There's not much to say. I guess it's the bad part of the day after a fun day at the beach because I'm usually covered in sand. It's worth it, though, as I'm super clean and smell so good which makes me even more popular than Lorna.

Dog Beach in Malibu

I'm totally a Cali boy so I have now visited the Leo Carillo State Park twice, which has 1.5 miles of beach area. It's a little bit of a trek as it's twenty eight miles northwest of Santa Monica. Apparently it's a super famous location where TV shows and films have been shot such as "Gidget", "The Karate Kid", "The Craft", "Inception" and "Grease".

I'm allowed there but I guess not between towers 2 and 3. I can be on a leash so it's perfect and there are tons of other happy dogs, just chilling and running. And if you don't believe me, check out some of my beach pics.

Ok, I know I'm tiny but I didn't realize that my new ride was going to be a hat!




Here's a little perspective - check me out with this French dude.




Aw, living the dream with Lorna...!




And this is my iconic beach shot taken by the uber talented photographer Olaf Hauschulz. Or as I like to call him, Uncle Olaf!

Welcome! Sit! Stay!

Hi! This is my brand new blog because, well, I'm brand new. Allow me to introduce myself to you - I am Freddy the Dog. That is not my full name and only partially my real name but I am a two-and-a-half month redhead Toy Poodle. But hence, that is who I am. I was adopted three weeks ago by the best owner in the entire world. And of course, she has her own blog, too. She is totally competitive, sheesh! Click here! Her name is Lorna, but I digress.

Back to me...! So, this was a pic of me on the first night I was brought home. I was born in Orange County to the best parents ever and well, hehe, I was actually a surprise! How could you not fall in love with me, though?



Lorna obviously didn't know a clue as to what to do with me so I helped her along. I decided to not ever let her sleep through the night, because if I can't, why should she? I was however, fortunate enough to have the best previous parents who pretty much housetrain me so when it hits me, I just run to the door. I know, I'm nearly tragically perfect at two-and-a-half months.

So keep reading about my adventures and where I am in the world. It's a fun ride and all about the journey. And the treats and the attention!