Batman - German Shepherd mix
Home: Carmel, IN
Birthday: Sun, April 10 2005
Gender: Male
Weight: 35 lbs
Schutzhund
Sun, December 02 2007
Lots of people want to know about my favorite activity, which is Schutzhund. You can google it and learn all about it.
But, t. . .
Squeaky toys
Tue, December 04 2007
OK, mom seems kind of upset. I just destroyed two squeaky toys in a matter of minutes. There is stuffing all over the floor and . . .
My favorite websites
Tue, December 04 2007
When Mom isn't training me, playing with me or telling me to stop destroying the squeaky toys, she spends a lot of time online t. . .
I'm a country dog now
Mom said I should post and let our friends know we are ok. We are in Parke County for two weeks taking care of my human grandma.. . .
what is a good present?
Today is my mom's birthday. What should I get her? I have some bones that I've been saving in my dog house buried under the stra. . .
My recent adventures
I've been spending some time with my human grandma. I love to visit my cousin dogs and run and run up and down the country roads. . .
The unmanliness of it all
Dudes, I got a bath! YUCK. Now it is raining and I can't go outside and roll on all my good stinky bones. I smelled just rig. . .
I'm at work!
Mom took me to the office today! She says I may have been annoying someone in the neighborhood because I bark at that pesky bunn. . .
Mom all to myself
This has been the BEST week. Dad is gone. When Dad is gone, I have Mom all to myself. I was here first you know. Then Mom meets . . .
My mom and Horror Hounds
My Mom just got back from something called Horror Hound. I thought she went to get a scary dog and I was worried. For Dog's sake. . .
Poop eating opportunities
Mom was telling me about the dog day event she is dragging me to in Lebanon on Sept. 6, so I snuck a look at the schedule of eve. . .
I'm a card carrying member
I got mail today and Mom was so excited she ripped open the package and did a little dance. I got some kind of plastic card with. . .
Grill = ultimate torture device
Do you have a grill in your back yard? We do and I have now come to the conclusion it is something designed just to torture us.
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Learning to hold a dumb bell
Mom is trying to teach me to hold a big piece of wood called a dumb bell. I do NOT like it. I like to hold my toys. I like to ho. . .
I had fun; but mom is sad now
Guys, man did I have a story to tell to the man dog club! But, now Mom is all sad, which makes me sad, so it is harder to be all. . .
The horror of it all!
Where is Office Chase, or Sir Denny Crane? I need to file an abuse report. Quick, call the ASPCA.
Dad forgot about me and lef. . .
I passed too!
I passed my therapy dog evaluation also! Ojo and I can now make the rounds at various nursing homes, etc. if we want. Mom still . . .
buffalo bones
Wow, Mom got us some Buffalo femurs with the marrow still inside and she got Draco an entire buffalo hoof! It is HUMONGOUS. I am. . .
Puppies-Kittens -- Humpfffff
Why do the humans get SO excited over puppies and kittens? Those small, wiggly creatures are SO annoying don't you think?
Gr. . .
I have new letters after my name!
Evidently, I am now a Canine Good Citizen. I'm not sure what I did, but Mom says now I can add CGC to my name. She says that mak. . .
My friend Shade is here!
My good Schuzhund buddy Shade just joined IndyPaws. He is a standard poodle, but he is one tough guy. Don't be fooled by that po. . .
I'm at work!
Hey, I'm at work. Mom says it is "Bring your Dog to Work day!"
We got here first and had the important job of making coffee.. . .
Finally Mom did something right
I was pretty mad last night when yet ANOTHER dog showed up at our house. This one has been here before, but only when it was tin. . .
A shout out to Finn
Hey Finn, are you out there? My mom just told me you were on IndyPaws. We were in training together two years ago at Canines in . . .
The things we put up with
My Mom took me to something called the ARPO Olympics. I was having a great time sniffing the butts of lots of dogs, so I thought. . .
Mom smells
Hey, Mom just got home and she smells like other dogs. Not only that, she smells like as skunk, a turtle, an alligator, a hedge . . .
We are on VACATION
Mom is on vacation this week. She says because we gave all our money to Amy and now have to help Sophia we have to stay CLOSE to. . .
The Big Stinky Psycho dog
I am renaming Sophia behind mom's back. She is now BSPD for Big, Stinky, Psycho Dog.
Last night we got to meet for the first. . .
Help, Maddie, I need some advice
Maddie, I've heard you speak of a big stinky dog that must have lived with you at one point, but that was before I met you. Now . . .
Being a foster brother
Ok, I wanted to give this being a foster brother thing a chance, but really, I'm not sure I like it. It was OK when Amy was in t. . .
I AM a mighty hunter
Sometime in the wee hours of the morning our home was invaded! Mom and Dad had no idea of their danger, but, Ginger, Edgar and . . .
I almost had it
Dear canine friends, I was SO close. I could taste it, almost literally.
Last night after we got home from training Mom let . . .
So many smells, so little time
Mom took me out to the stable for the first time and I got to see her horse Cisco. But, heck I didn't care about him. This place. . .
Maddie this and Maddie that
OK, so I went to an audition for a commercial on Friday. I think I did pretty good. I have an awesome stay. You put me somewhere. . .
Voting
Mom says today is the last day to register to vote for the May primary in Indiana.
Mom even called to make sure she was regis. . .
Voting
Mom says today is the last day to register to vote in Indiana for the May primary. But, she said I can't vote. What a bummer. I . . .
Duck invasion
Quick, call out the dog national guard. Those ducks who help squirrels are everywhere. They are just outside the fence in my bac. . .
Strange day
It's been a strange day. For one thing, Mom stayed home today and she was all agitated this morning and kept looking out the fro. . .
I'm on top of my game again
I went to training for the first time in a month yesterday! Boy was it good to be back. Mom and the rest of the training club ha. . .
Cookies for Humans!?
Did you know that humans get cookies and don't share them?! My Dad bought home something called Girl Scout Cookies and Mom got s. . .
The Indignity of it all
I went to the vet to have him check my jaw. 10 days ago, there was swelling, but now it's all better (YEAH). That's the good par. . .
My response from Braden
Mom gave her Avatar space to two needy Puppies, so she asked me to post this. Brandon sent mom an email. This is what he said:
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Dad won't play with me
Dad is watching something called the Super Bowl and he won't play tug with me. I keep throwing my toy in his lap and he keeps th. . .
I'm at work today!
Mom took me to work with her! I love this job. I get to be Editor Dog for a day. Mom said it was too cold for me outside and I s. . .
National Squirrel Day!
Wow, Monday, Jan. 21, is National Squirrel Day! Do you think we will each get a squirrel to play with? I know which one I want. . . .
Meet my friend Sgt. Pepper
Wow, my good friend Sgt. Pepper joined IndyPaws today. My mom and his mom work together and Mom has been telling his mom how gre. . .
I got a what?
Mom went to Petco yesterday to buy some cat litter. But, she took me and when she does that, she just can't resist buying me stu. . .
Training day
I love training days. Every Saturday we get up early and PLAY. Mom grubles a lot, especially on rainy Saturday mornings. She sai. . .
Doggie Yoga
OK, pups, have any of you been to Doga, the doggie yoga classes the Humane Society of Indianapolis has? Mom thinks it looks fun,. . .
is it wrong to be happy?
Mom is sick. She has a sinus infection and I couldn't be happier. I wonder if that makes me a bad dog? She was supposed to go ba. . .
protests
Wow, what a day I had yesterday. First, Mom cleaned out the van and I almost didn't reocgnize it when she said I could get in my. . .
I got to go to training
Wow, my mom is great. Even though it was starting to snow, Mom still took me to Schutzhund training. She grumbled the entire way. . .
Owner: Connie
About Me: My mom found me looking sad at the Indianapolis Humane Society. When she took me outside for a little walk, she bent down to say hello and I hugged her and gave her a kiss on the cheek so she would know I wanted to go home with her. I may be small, but I play Schutzhund as if I am a full-blooded German Shepherd.
Nicknames: The Bat
My Motto: To the Bat Cave
Likes: The Monon trail, Dog training (unless it is just obedience), Schutzhund, the bed
Pet-peeves: heeling, having to go outside to the kennel
Best Tricks: down out of motion
Favorite Activities: Schutzhund, especially if we are doing bite work. Don't worry though, I am not mean. I know it is a game and the minute I'm done playing, I am loving everyone.
Favorite Food: hotdogs
Favorite Toy: A bite sleeve
Favorite Walk: The monon trail or any park
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