Coty's collapsed Downward Facing Dog Yoga pose. Coty faking a Greyhound Feeling Remorse pose. The Total Juvenile Delinquent ! I'm in BIG trouble - big dog -big trouble. My Mom went out for two hours, and to entertain myself I chewed up the corner of the front windowsill. I am in my crate right now - feeling a very slight tinge of remorse. My Mom was shocked to say the least since she keeps telling people I am such a good dog. She might be a little lofty in her characterization of me. I had a big Chew so it isn't like I didn't have something else to munch on. I don't know what got into me. "It was just there", right in front of me while standing looking out the front window. Sheesh. Ciao - Coty, JD Extraordinaire.

Wow - it's a sharp world out from the Track. I cut my wrist-knob, as my Mom calls it, and had to get 2 staples zapped into it ! The Vet says I'm a great dog, and didn't fuss at all. When he (the Vet) said I may need one of those Elizabethian collars if I am a chewer - my Mom nixed that idea. I've been trying to be good and not chew on my wrist covering. So far, so good. It is closing up and I still have the staples in. Two days. Eight to go. Can you picture a greyhound - and a big one at that - trying to get into a kennel wearing one of those goofy things ??! Queen Elizabeth, maybe, but not King Coty. I'm sure they are very useful and help the healing process, but, frankly Scarlett - Not For Me, Thank You.

Hi, it's Coty, back to blogging. I've been snoring by the fire for the last month as it's been so cold out. I've also been in school - obedience training with Jen Bachelor. My best command so far is 'lie down'. My Mom says I'm perfect at that. I don't do the sphinx look too well, mostly just slide into a 'sit' and then plop over on my side which is comfy and relaxing. My biggest goal is to learn to push open the dog door at home by myself. Not there yet, although if someone flips to door up for me, I can use it just fine and dandy. Susie is lucky - her dog door is electronic but even though it's the largest one, I'm a tall dude and it doesn't fit me as well so we had Big Dog door put in also. My Mom learned a new trick herself yesterday. She made me go through the door to eat my dinner. Not a snack mind you, she had my DINNER! I thought that was a dirty trick, but - whatever - I was hungry. The weather has been wonderful for two days and we are planning a vegetable garden. The idea is for me and Susie to play 'around it'. Hee-hee, we will see how that works out :-)

Here's a picture on my non-grey sister. Although I outweigh her by 35 pounds she is OK for a Big Sis' . I try to muscle in an steal her stuffy toys, but she's a pretty tough cookie. Susie has been assigned as the official Circus Barker at the Meet and Greet on Woodstock and she reels those rubes in to meet the greyt-hounds. She waves her paw at anyone walking by and smiles until she brings them on over. Good PR job.

Well, well, it's the New Year and I am snoring my way into it. I mean - really - what's all the excitement ?? I've been having fun all week playing in my own dog sized pasture. Except for the last two rainy days, I've been running around like my tail is on fire - Susie has to be careful because I am 75 pounds of streaked lightening. I have to say, she is pretty agile and teases me to give chase. It turns out that I am quite THE watch dog, and can bark if there's a reason. I don't bark at silly things like squirrels, I am a real watchdog and bark at humans moving in the forest outside. (My neighbor is doing some remodeling and apparently walks back and forth across his backyard, which Coty has been monitoring). My Mom says I am a FINE DOG ! Feliz Navidad - Coty.

Oh giorno felice! Oh Happy Day !. My new fenced playground is still muddy from this wonderful rain. Susie, my Sis, showed me how to drink from a puddle in the red, muddy clay. Much joy ! Then I figured I would dig it a little deeper and see if there are Greyhounds in China. Caught red-pawed. Not a problem, my Mom just turned the hose on my feet before bringing me back inside. We had fun at the Meet and Greet last Sunday. It was too exciting, and I had to rest my weary bones on the weight scale. Susie, was the official Circus Barker, bringing 'em in, waving all the Marks over, smiling like the cutie pie she is. "Come one, come all, give me a little scratch, and then let my friend Susan tell you all about how greyt greyhounds are". Next Sunday - we are going to the Pet therapy - hope there are lots of laps to rest my chin and hands for petting. See ya' then. Ciao, ciao.