Turkey and dog fur in Watertown

It's the day before Thanksgiving - or as Keeway calls it, "Tanks Gibbing." I don't know why I think he calls it that, I'm guessing he understands English better than he can speak it. The adorable Miss Bridget arrived very early this morning which caused lots of excitement. Even old Rex decided it was worth getting up off the couch to chase the new dog around the living room before returning to his morning nap. Keeway knows the "new guest has arrived" routine and immediately began fussing about getting his "new guest" cookie. Quickly following his lead, the rest of the pack joined in to say "what he said!" So everyone got cookies before breakfast, before sunrise actually. Thanksgiving is fun here at the Olde Comfy Kennel because I have lots of company in the kitchen as I'm cooking the Bird. Dogs love the smell of roasting turkey and both Labradors and Golden Retrievers are naturally helpful breeds. They "help" by laying on the kitchen floor, inspecting the refrigerator (every single time it opens), testing the kitchen trash bucket (it locks) and, of course, providing much needed affection during a grueling turkey bake. That last act of "helpfullness" might seem to border on begging for turkey, but Labradors and Goldens are much too smart to outright beg. Instead, they use their beautiful eyes and personalities to remind you that they have always been there for you, they would do anything, ANYTHING! for you. And, on the off chance, if maybe, you need help eating any of that very, very large turkey, just remember that we are here to HELP! No pressure - but don't feel you have to eat that whole turkey! Oh, they are very subtle. And yes, dogs CAN have turkey. Tryptophan is not poison for dogs, that's an old wives tale. It does, however, give them incredible, unspeakable amounts of gas. As every Labrador owner knows, nothing, but nothing can clear a room faster than thermonuclear Labrador farts. Just because they CAN have turkey does not mean it is a good idea. Trust me on this one.