Spud

This post is about my vizsla Spud.

As i am writing this, Spud is in the process of shredding up a plastic bag, making a huge mess, and he is absolutely loving it. Spud enjoys shredding up anything that shreds, pillows, plastic bottles, rugs, paper bags, tissues. If he gets a new toy, he does not just chew on it, he mangles it until it no longer resembles anything. He loves to sit right on your lap when you try to work on the computer. This morning after work i made a sandwich and sat on the couch to watch sportscenter, and there was spud sitting over my shoulder whining because he couldn't have any.

When he is bored he grabs a tennis ball and while chewing on it, he is letting you know how bored he is by letting out the most annoying sounds in the world. So the movie or show you are trying to watch is inaudible because of his boredom.

His favorite place in the house is up on the counters licking them, or licking the stuff that is sitting in the sink. I say no and down about 2 million times a day i think. He gets down and then two seconds later he is right back up there, and we go through that same routine about everyday.

If you do not understand vizslas, here is a little info for you, they have alot of energy, and they need a alot of exercise. So to keep Spud under control most days he goes on a 5 to 6 mile run while i ride my bike. Im sure we are quite a site to some people. When he has to relieve himself he just stops right where he is and does his business. There is no warning and so if i am not paying attention and he stops, i have to do all i can not to get yanked right off the bike. We ride at about 12 miles an hour and sometimes faster so stopping on a dime gives your arm a good jerk. Then when we get back he usually cuddles up on the couch and falls asleep.

Even with all the annoying or frustrating things Spud does I can't help but love him. When he is not destroying things or on the counters he is right by your side or wanting to curl up in your lap to take a nap. He just loves being near me and doing things with me. People who say that dogs do not understand us or that they cannot communicate with us are dead wrong. This dog will get right in my face and start barking at me when he is being ignored. He gets closer and closer until you acknowledge him and play ball with him. My favorite thing is when i am under a blanket and he wants under, so he comes up and starts scratching at the blanket until i lift it up so that he can get under it. Sometimes when the sun is shining just right into the house or if the front door is open he will just go sit in the sunshine and watch people go by.

If you have ever seen Marley and me you will understand a little Spud a little better. While he may doe some crazy things, at the end of the day he makes me happy and i can never be mad at him for more than a few minutes. As i finish up, Spud came over and laid right on top of my feet to keep them warm. He is the best dog in the world.