Little Thoughts From Little Toot

9 out of 10 dogs prefer it. You must be the 10th. — Ken Benner Lil’ Toot here. I am training Mom on My Tastes for Food. Outside, My Cuisine is extensive. Dead bird wings. Chicken bones that are a few days old or well-aged. Inside? Anything Mom is eating. Well almost . . .…

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade. —Bing Crosby, Easter Parade (movie) Lil’ Toot here. Cousin Sally, twice removed on My Mother’s side, loves to dress up for any occasion. Halloween. Christmas. The Fourth of July. She even wore a Turkey hat, complete…

If you think a dog can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two. —Phil Pastoret Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Rufus was a Champ at following a Scent. He had some Bloodhound in Him (not sure where, except in His Magnificent Nose), and He used it well. If…

You know you’re no longer in charge when your dog decides what time you wake up. —mooch@#moochinopooch Lil’ Toot here. Some people have alarm clocks. Others have a light that gently wakes them. Then, there’s my Charming Cousin, Susie Q. She’s on the Hunting side of the family tree and loves to get up early.…

It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. —Mark Twain Lil’ Toot here. My Uncle Wilbur lives in Snow Country up North, which He tells Me is non-stop this year. There was a Day when His Owner shoveled over 3 feet of snow out of the Way to let…