Hi this is Mike the Miniature Schnauzer. I figured after you read about my humans holiday travel misadventures (see posts A Christmas and A New Years Miracle? (Part I) and A Christmas and a New Years Miracle? (Part II)) you were probably wondering what I’ve been up, especially during the time they were away for an extended period of time trapped on the East Coast of the U.S.
Well I spent my Christmas at “Dog Camp” the house I stay at where they only let dogs my size stay for overnights or for daycare. I got lots of friends there who regularly come during the day for doggy daycare as well as those whose humans keep going on ridiculous trips like my humans.
It was my first time since I got adopted in 2014 by Tierney that I was away from her at Christmas time. But I did okay as miniature schnauzers do not generally keep track of holidays!
At Dog Camp we play ball all day long (and I love playing ball!). Here I am with my friends playing endless ball:
Endless ball makes you tired after a while so there is also a lot of napping at Dog Camp – there is a cozy cushion for every dog. Here I am relaxing with one of my friends:
Since it was the Christmas holiday, the people who run Dog Camp did make me pose for a silly holiday photo which they sent to my humans:
As much fun as I have at Dog Camp, I still was so happy to be reunited with my humans when they finally picked me up from camp. So much so that I am trying to be near them at all times. Here I am snuggling with my female human while she tries to read a book this past weekend:
My humans felt bad for being away from me so long and this past weekend they took me everywhere with them. They even took me in my backpack to the mall so my male human could get some additional winter clothing. Here I am at a department store “hanging around” while my male human tries on clothing over his existing clothing (no worries it was a top not pants – ha!).
Bet you didn’t know those racks at department stores can also hold miniature schnauzers!
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Mike you look just like our mini Schnauzer Dusty! And he is a real cuddlebug too!
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Miniature Schnauzers are the best, according to Mike and Dusty of course, as you know! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Hi Mike!!! I’m so glad you had fun at Doggy Camp but I bet you won’t let your humans out of your sight for quite a while 😉🥰
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Mike says thanks for stopping by and reading his brilliant story (ha!), he feels he needs to manage the humans more closely so they do not sneak off…
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Wow, Mike, you’re so busy during holiday! Such a cutie pie….
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Mike says thanks so much or “woof, woof, woof”!
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Maybe Mike you could get in touch with the rack manufacturers and show them how well their racks can be for backpacks with luggage (you) 🙂
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Ha! Yes I think the rack manufacturers missed an opportunity! Thanks for the laugh 🙂
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Mike, your holiday camp looks more like a luxury holiday to me! Fancy playing ball with your buddies all day long. 💜
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Mike enjoyed it but is very happy to be home, Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Mike, it sounds like you had a good holiday with your canine friends. ❤️
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Mike would tell you yes he did (he is asleep next to me and cannot respond right now, ha!)
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Mike, I’m sure your human was so excited to see you when she picked you up from camp and even more thrilled that you were filled with snuggles just waiting to be given to her.
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There have been many snuggles! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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That dog bed at your dog care looks very cosy, but I am sure you prefer snuggling into Tierney’s quilt!
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Mike says thanks for stopping by and that he loves curling up in that bed; but you are correct, not as much as he does with his humans!
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I’m so glad you had a good place to stay while your humans were away! Dog Day Camp looks like a lot of fun 🙂
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Mike says thanks and if he can’t be cozy at home then dog camp is the next best thing!
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