Neko AireDog

Patient Puppies

2011-07-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Let Me School you About the Squirrels Kid

2011-06-06T20:58:00.000-07:00

Hail Storm

2011-03-18T22:39:00.000-07:00

I love cold weather,especially snow and ice because we don't get a lot of it here but Mom had to sedate me with Acepromazine because of the thunder that came with this storm.

Let's Go

2011-03-13T12:08:00.000-07:00

Mom has to admit that she kind of sucks at helping me post lately but that neglect does NOT translate into real life. I am having so much fun with my little brother these days. He is finally getting big enough to throw my toys for me and he is tireless.

Grand People

2011-02-17T22:47:00.000-08:00

I realized today that Ian and I share the same grandparents. Ian, you are officially my Airebrother. Love,Neko

Just our Size

2011-01-09T10:04:00.001-08:00

Christmas

2010-12-25T14:00:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. Yesterday Beeker and I went to the dog park to strut our Christmas wear and we met a dog who could have been our love child. I say could have because Beeker and I were both long ago 'fixed', not that we were broken. I am a supreme gift opener, as you can see. Love,Neko

Patron Saint of Airedales

2010-12-19T15:19:00.001-08:00

I'm Home

2010-11-29T22:41:00.001-08:00

but here is one more pic from my trip. Love,Neko

Day After Thanksgiving

2010-11-27T11:14:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite days is the day after Thanksgiving. Every year we walk on the beach at Cayucos. Love,Neko

Cuddling on the Couch with Grandma

2010-11-22T21:59:00.000-08:00

We are visiting Grandma and Papa this week and I got some couch time for snuggling. Love,Neko

Wabbit Hunting

2010-11-17T21:49:00.000-08:00

Shhhhhh! Be veddy, veddy quite. I'm wabbit hunting. Love,Neko

Improving Aready

2010-11-14T10:42:00.000-08:00

Ian has made great progress with the tug in a very short period of time. As his dog, I so am proud of him. Moms are mostly proud of me though. Love,Neko

Tug Lessons

2010-11-12T21:14:00.000-08:00

I am teaching my boy to tug. It will be awhile before he's strong enough to match me but I'm patient. Love,Neko

If You See a Bear in the Snowy Woods

2010-11-07T22:27:00.000-08:00

It might be me on my 6th birthday so always carry lots of treats. Love,Neko

Last Day of Being Five Years Old

2010-11-04T22:14:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is my 6th birthday. Love,Neko

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T13:07:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone is getting lots of treats today. Love,Neko

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-23T13:55:00.000-07:00

I took my brother to the beach and the to the pumpkin patch to introduce him to his first Autumn. Love,Neko

My Favorite Toy

2010-10-03T18:59:00.000-07:00

Heat Wave

2010-09-29T17:51:00.000-07:00

We have had an amazing heat wave this last week. My Moms and Beaker's Mom took us to Muir Beach on Sunday. It was mostly foggy but we didn't mind. Beaker peed this cool design in the parking lot and I about barked my juicy snout off trying to get Mom to throw my tennis ball. Love,Neko

Neko in the Kitchen

2010-09-19T09:16:00.001-07:00

Schoolin' at the Park

2010-09-17T22:18:00.001-07:00

Roma and I took Ian to the park today to school him in the ways of the pup

The Healing Archives

2010-09-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a shot from my healing. Ian was very helpful in sharing naps with me. Love,Neko

Back to the Park

2010-09-05T09:30:00.000-07:00

I am one week from full recovery so Moms have started short walks with me. Friday Mom loaded me up in the car and we actually went to the dog park,very exciting. I walked for about 20 minutes, I pooped, it was delightful. We concluded our trip with the all bitter bath. Of course I suck this up and endure because I am good. I can't wait to be back in full pup mode. Love,Neko

Pork

2010-08-08T22:28:00.001-07:00

the other white meat

Score

2010-07-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

My little brother Ian had his first "solid" food tonight. I have anticipated this event for quite some time, you have to seize these moments with relentless opportunism. Let's just say that what didn't end up in his mouth landed in mine. I anticipate the next couple of years will be quite lucrative for this pup.

Helping

2010-07-25T22:54:00.000-07:00

I am doing my best to help feed the baby while gently reminding Mom who her FIRST born is. Love,Neko

I'm Home

2010-07-17T17:01:00.000-07:00

Mom picked me up form the hospital yesterday. Mostly I have been napping on my kitchen bed but Mom let me hang out in the front yard for a while with her to do some watering today. She says as long as I stay low key I am able to have a little supervised outdoor time,it helps with my depression. I am told that other Mom and Ian will be home late tonight but I am having a hard time conceptualizing this, I'll believe it when I smell it. Thanks for all of the Airezen. Love,Neko

Meditation

2010-07-15T22:45:00.000-07:00

I had a bad reaction to the pain medication they were giving me at the vet so I have to stay over another night for observation. I am doing much better tonight and they say I will go home tomorrow. Mom forgot the camera when she came to cuddle with me in the vet crate tonight so she promised that she would dig out some archival pics. These are some semi recent pics of me and my Moms participating in far better activities than recovering from surgery. I will meditate on these to get through my last night away from home. As for my Moms,they are pretty weak without me, who knows how they will manage. Love,Neko

Stoned off My Arse

2010-07-14T22:53:00.000-07:00

This is your dog on drugs. My surgery went very well today, Dr. Carlson was amazing of course. We did stem cell therapy again and I'm told that now that both knees have been torn and replaced with titanium plates that I will never be able to tear them again. Moms are grateful for this as well. I have to spend the night at the hospital so Mom came and cuddled me in the crate before bed. Can you believe that I am sharing bunk beds with a bunny AND a cat. Under any other circumstance I would have to kill them but tonight I am high as kite so I will refrain and enjoy the ride. Thank you for all of the Airezen. Love,Neko

Fu%#@!G Crutiate Ligament Part 2

2010-07-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

I can't believe this even though the vet said it was pretty common. I tore my left crutiate ligament just a week after I was completely healed from my right side surgery on Wednesday night. Moms and Ian were all set to leave for New Hampshire for ten days Thursday morning and I was off to camp tomato and I just had to chase that tennis ball,you can imagine the rest. My surgery is scheduled for next week. Mom stayed home with me and other Mom and Ian are in New Hampshire. I don't know how I am going to manage 8 more weeks of bed rest. This SUCKS! Love,Neko

Airecut

2010-07-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

I was due for an Airecut about the time I tore my crutiate ligament 2 months ago but being on bed rest I couldn't make it to the groomer. You can imagine how great it felt to get shorn like a sheep this past week,just in time for summer. Love,Neko

All Better and Going out to Play

2010-06-30T20:31:00.000-07:00

I got my release from the surgeon and I AM OUTTA HERE!!! Bed rest sucked, time for play. Love,Neko

Grandma and Papa's

2010-06-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

We are visiting my Grandma and Papa's this weekend for Father's Day and I am getting so much adoration from my young cousins.The sunny naps on the deck aren't bad either. Love,Neko

Hydro Therapy

2010-06-09T20:19:00.000-07:00

I have discovered the strangest,coolest thing ever. As part of my rehabilitation therapy I am doing underwater treadmill exercises. At first I am a little skeptical but once I get going I kind of like it. It's like swimming at the beach during an earthquake. The staff at http://www.thek9rehabcenter.com/index.htm are amazing, I can't wait to go back next week. Love,Neko

Recuperation

2010-06-02T19:54:00.001-07:00

I went to my first post-surgery physical therapy appointment today. The good news is the doctor said I'm healing really well and can start doing five minute leash walks. The bad news is that Other Mom forgot the camera to take pictures of me in the water tank so you'll have to tune in next week when I go back. I'm tired from my outing today and miss Mom a lot.

Making out with the Baby

2010-05-31T08:56:00.001-07:00

Smells Good Ian

2010-05-14T07:19:00.001-07:00

Carmel Cousins

2010-05-12T23:14:00.000-07:00

I am recovering nicely from my knee surgery except I may die from boredom with the bed rest crap. I am still a little self conscious to show current pics so I picked a photo from a recent trip to Carmel where my cousin Dixie and I did some canine bonding. Love,Neko

Recovery

2010-05-06T18:40:00.000-07:00

Neko is very sore and her sense of humor is not what it usually is so she asked Mom not to post any embarrassing half shaved pictures until she was feeling well enough to look back and laugh. The surgery went well and the stem cell injections happened today both in the knee and in her elbows which have been quite arthritic lately. We will see how the stem cell rejuvenation therapy works over time. For now it's lots of poached chicken breast and yummy treats for Neko while she heals for the next 8 weeks. Love,Neko's Mom

Knee Surgery

2010-05-04T09:15:00.000-07:00

We dropped Neko off for her knee surgery this morning. Please send lots of Airezen her way all day. Love,Neko's Moms

Crutiate F*%#@!G Ligament

2010-05-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

I tore my right Crutiate Ligament (knee) at the park and am on bed rest until I have surgery to repair it on Tuesday. My recovery time after the surgery is 8 weeks. I don't know how I am going to sit around for 8 weeks, the boredom will do me in for sure. The pain pills are great but nothing is worth this. Moms feel secure that Dr. Kim Carlson, the surgeon who did my back a couple of years ago will take the best care of me. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. We are considering restorative stem cell therapy after the surgery to help my recovery and to keep arthritis from progressing too quickly, does anyone out there have any experience with this? Love,Neko

Bear Behind the Chair

2010-04-21T23:04:00.000-07:00

Solo Time with My Other Mom

2010-04-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Other Mom got jealous so we had a some solo time together too. Love,Neko

Solo Time with Mom

2010-04-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

Mom and I took some much needed solo time together at the dog park. I love my baby brother but it is nice to have my Mom to myself sometimes. Love,Neko

Siblings

2010-04-03T23:09:00.001-07:00

I am having a fantastic time with my little brother

Babysitter

2010-03-28T21:20:00.000-07:00

I can't figure out why he sleeps in jail

Family Time

2010-03-13T13:21:00.000-08:00

The perk that no one told me about having a little human brother is that now people are home with me all the time.I get more walks (mostly gram) and there is generally more cuddle time. A lot of visitors too. My friend Beeker came by to offer his condolences for my new situation and my friend Babe's mom brought me this cool new toy. Love,Neko

Walk with Roma

2010-03-04T16:04:00.001-08:00

The new baby is great and all but I love going to the park with my friend Roma. Notice her ears are too tall for the car. Love,Neko

Baby Brother

2010-03-01T18:22:00.000-08:00

I have a new baby brother named Ian. He's no Airedog but he'll do. Moms are quite impressed with how well I am accepting him into our pack. Love, Neko

One Nap at a Time

2010-02-18T10:29:00.000-08:00

I am helping mom grow the fetus in her last month of pregnancy.

Halftime

2010-02-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

Flossy

2010-02-02T19:15:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Flossy from the dog park. Flossy is the perfect love child of an Airedog and a German Shepherd. We think that a new recognized breed is in order here. Maybe call it Aireman Daleherd. Love,Neko

OMG

2010-01-27T23:18:00.001-08:00

Love,Neko

Cypress Tree

2010-01-21T20:43:00.005-08:00

I think I will nap right here under the cypress tree. Love,Neko

Family Book Club

2010-01-13T09:00:00.000-08:00

We had our quarterly family book club in Carmel last weekend. I listened closely to the book discussion but mostly I was there for the beach walks. Love,Neko
P.S. I had all of my hair shaved off before we went so I could look like a baby lamb at the beach.

Sea Ranch

2010-01-05T23:43:00.000-08:00

We spent last week relaxing at Sea Ranch. It was absolutely wonderful. Love,Neko

Xmas at Neko's

2009-12-25T13:00:00.000-08:00

I am having a fantastic Christmas. My stocking was filled with brand new tennis balls and from my New Hampshire cousins I got this green worm toy which is great for tug and shake. In a while we are all going for a walk and then I hear the humans are having meat for dinner which I am always able to score a taste of. Hope that everyone is having a great holiday. I will post more of my wonderful gifts later. Love,Neko

Sunday Morning Reading

2009-12-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

I helped Mom with some book club reading this morning and then we had a little nap. I love Sundays. Love,Neko

New Kitchen Bed

2009-12-05T13:31:00.001-08:00

Moms got me a new kitchen bed and I am spending my Saturday morning breaking it in. Love,Neko

Fuzz Button

2009-12-03T23:06:00.000-08:00

Fuzz button is what Mom calls me when my hair starts getting long

Pink What's it

2009-11-12T23:15:00.000-08:00

It was not a birthday gift but at our last family book club my uncle Randy brought me this fantastic pink toy and I have not had the opportunity to thank him yet (mostly because my mom is a lazy typist/blog assist). I love this toy,it is among my favorite. Thank you Randy. Love,Neko

Five Years Old

2009-11-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

Today I turn five years old. Moms got me a new octopus because it is my favorite toy and my former octopus is "looking pretty haggard". Later tonight we are driving down to my grandpa's to celebrate his 60th birthday on Saturday and Mom tells me that we will go to the beach if it doesn't rain tomorrow. I wonder if I will get a meat cake? love,Neko

Airedog Chillin'

2009-10-24T23:53:00.001-07:00

Madrid Spain

2009-10-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

Mom's cousin Erin is in Madrid for "work" and she saw this graffiti in my honor. I knew I had friends in Australia and England but Spain, who knew.

**Nekoairedog is not affiliated with any Spanish gangs and maintains that this is a family blog

Wind in my Snout

2009-10-07T22:41:00.000-07:00

I love this time of year. The wind just blows the fog away and everything is crisp and clear.

Book Club

2009-09-29T21:24:00.000-07:00

We had family book club in Carmel this past weekend and I met a very handsome mini-me named Andy on the beach. He is the closest Welsh or Airedog to my coloring that we have encountered yet. Great to meet you Andy, I hope to see you next time we are in Carmel. Love,Neko

Tell Me a Secret Mom

2009-09-20T23:36:00.001-07:00

That makes me smile

Breakfast in Bed

2009-09-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

I helped Mom feed the fetus with breakfast in bed this morning. We are supposed to have a heat wave the next several days so I am resting up for that with the hope that there will be trips to the beach to cool me off.

Big Sister

2009-09-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

Moms told me this morning that it was finally okay to let everyone know that in March I am going to be a big sister. I love human babies and we are all very excited that Mom is pregnant. As long as the kid remembers who is first born everything will be fine. I look forward to having another human in our family to worship me. Love,Neko

@$#%ing Squirrel

2009-08-31T13:44:00.000-07:00

I was blessed with many talents but climbing is not among them. This squirrel taunts me and in MY yard from MY tree. Can you see him starring at me with his beady little eyes. Someday I will have squirrel soup for dinner. Love,Neko

Cousins

2009-08-23T00:15:00.000-07:00

First and foremost I have to apologize for my Mom sucking big time at posting lately, she is kind of self obsessed but I do love her and all is forgiven as usual. We can play catch up now on what really matters; ME. My cousins were visiting a couple of weeks ago and we had the opportunity to bond. The fools thought that they could actually beat me at tug, first independently then as a united front. Beat a terrier at tug, I schooled them. The younger of the three took the easy route and fed me peanut butter, very smart boy. The other two wised up as well and took me for a lovely walk. Love,Neko

Labyrinth

2009-07-30T14:23:00.001-07:00

Am I going to have to walk this thing in reverse to get to my ball?

Freeze Frame

2009-07-28T23:17:00.000-07:00

Smile for the Camera Neko

2009-07-21T23:06:00.001-07:00

Dog Pile

2009-07-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

This our ritual 'tucking in' that Mom and I do every night just before bed. Riley has caught on very quickly and joined in since he's been frequently lodging with us lately. Love,Neko

Dalmation Bunny

2009-07-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

Mom was driving through the city yesterday and in front of her hopping around in a Honda Civic was a Dalmation bunny rabbit. The bunny would hang out in the rear window then hop up front every few minutes so it's driver could pet it. Given that the bunny behaves like a dog and has markings like a dog I am going to give him honorary dog status. Love,Neko

Soccer with Margorie

2009-07-11T07:24:00.001-07:00

Puppy Archives

2009-06-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

As many of you know I love my buddy Riley and lucky me his Mom is out of town so he has been staying with us this past week. These photos are from the archives of my puppy hood. As you can see Riley schooled me from a young age. Thanks Riley, it has been great having you here with me this week. Love,Neko
P.S. Can you believe I was ever that short I look like a Welsh Terrier?

Reservoir Dog

2009-06-07T23:01:00.000-07:00

I went to Greenwood,CA this weekend for family book club and it was a blast. The dirt is so red there I thought I was swimming on Mars. My cousins the Australian Shepherds (Geneva and Jordan) and I all had a great game of fetch in the reservoir, not to mention many naps on the deck. Love,Neko

Riley Roo

2009-05-31T19:27:00.000-07:00

Last week I got to visit my friend Riley. Riley and I were neighbors when I was a puppy and he helped me to learn the important things like how to go up and down the stairs and how to be home alone without the people. He and I went for a walk on Bernal Hill and there was a Riley impostor but I wasn't fooled for a second. I would know your smell anywhere Riley, I love you. Love,Neko

My Butt

2009-05-21T09:16:00.001-07:00

Crystal the Airedog

2009-05-12T16:55:00.000-07:00

We went up to the Russian River last weekend and on the way home we stopped at a produce stand. A car pulled up next to us in the parking lot and in it was this cute Airedog named Crystal. It's always great to meet other supreme beings. Love,Neko

Home Sweet Home

2009-05-08T08:21:00.000-07:00

I had a blast at Camp Tomato and it's good to be home with Moms now. Love,Neko

Stunt Double Neko in Florida

2009-04-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
As many of you know the airline industry is extremely speciest so Neko is unable to visit grammy in Florida with her Moms. Stunt double is doing a fine job keeping us company but let's face it we miss our little Neko bear very much. She is having a great week at camp tomato with Roma and we can't imagine what we would do if Roma and her Dads weren't there to take such great care of her. We miss you Neko and love you. We can't wait to see you on Sunday. Love,Moms

Camp Tomato Here I Come

2009-04-24T09:18:00.000-07:00

Mom's are off to see grammy in Sarasota,FL once again without ME. I would be really mad but I am way too excited about spending the week with Roma and her Dads at Camp Tomato. I think stunt double Neko will go with Moms to keep them from going insane without my sweet love. So stay tuned for that dog and pony show OR you can have the real thing at Roma's blog (linked over there to the right under ROMA). Love,Neko

Hiking

2009-04-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

I have some new weekend hiking buddies

Carmel by the Sea part2

2009-04-02T20:03:00.000-07:00

Did I mention that my cousin Dixi and I also went to the beach and met an Airedale named Flapjack. The other side of the Frank Lloyd Wright house looks like a ship as you can see. Great weekend all the way around. Love,Neko

Carmel by the Sea part1

2009-04-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we had family book club in Carmel. My Uncle Abe rode faithfully in the back seat with me on the drive. My cousin Dixi was there with her Dad who tried to dress up as me. Mom and I napped. We checked out the Frank Lloyd Wright house because our book club book was 'Loving Frank'.

Parkside Romp

2009-03-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

I stopped by this luscious green park for a quick romp and some bossy lady yelled at me and Mom "No Dogs Allowed!" She was a major bitch and not in a good way like some of us girl dogs are. So I pooped, Mom cleaned it up and we were on our way. That should teach her to be speciest. Dogs and parks are meant for each other, why do people have to be so controlling? Love,Neko

Klaus

2009-03-01T22:03:00.000-08:00

We just read that our friend Bogart in Portland lost his human Dad, Klaus. Bogart's Mom is of course heartbroken. We know that Bogart will comfort his Mom through this terrible time. We all watched and prayed and hoped for his recovery and sympathize in the devastation that he is gone. Our prayers are with you and we are so sorry. Love, Neko and Moms

Sniff Sniff Roll

2009-03-01T12:40:00.000-08:00

Yep, I rolled in cow manure and it was delightful. Love,Neko

Workin' Dog

2009-02-28T14:57:00.000-08:00

This past week was take your Airedog to work week. I made 3 new dog friends and mom was graced with my company all day. Tuco, Magpie & Otter were the most gracious hosts. We played and romped and played some more. I tried to eat, I mean meet their cat but there were too many obstacles. Thanks for playing guys. Love,Neko

My Cousin Chynna

2009-02-22T19:41:00.000-08:00

My cousin Chynna went over the Rainbow Bridge today. She was a Mother, a friend, a date, a companion, a diplomat and always a lady. I cherish the memory of our summer days together trying to stay cool under the deck. She accepted me into the aussie pack when it wasn't necessarily the popular thing to do. I will love and miss her for always. Please say a prayer for her people during this difficult time. Love,Neko

Honest Scrap Award

2009-02-16T19:41:00.000-08:00

Stanley and Stella http://republicofgooberstan.blogspot.com/ passed this award on to me. Thanks guys. The idea is to write 10 honest things about yourself, then pass the task on to 7 other bloggers. Here goes and good luck if I tagged you.
1. Sometimes I fart when I am trying to sit patiently and wait.
2. Moms roll laughing every time number 1 happens because I am usually my most focused and serious at the time.
3. I have a gazillion nick names; fuzz button, coke-e-doe (like cookie dough with a long O), square head fuzz pants, curly Q, baby bear, squirmy the list goes on.
4. As for my church name, I was named after Neko Case http://www.nekocase.com/ because that was the CD playing while Mom's were trying to think of a name when I was just a wee bit of a thing. We still enjoy Neko Case, it was a lasting choice for a namesake.
5. I get a bath every two weeks. I tolerate this indecency because I'm good.
6. I like having my teeth brushed with poultry flavored toothpaste, we don't do this as often as Mom would like.
7. Given the opportunity I would eat a cat for supper even though Neko means cat in Japan. Moms regret not socializing me with cats when I was younger.
8. I'm not gay but everyone around me is. This doesn't bother me.
9. I am the first dog either of my Moms has ever had and they appreciate the meaning of dog everyday. I am worshiped for my nature and the purity of my love. This is a great set up for us all.
10. I have a really cute butt and I am not ashamed to say so.
I tag Bogart,Caz Ludo, Petey,Amber-Mae,Mr T-bone, Kirby and Harry and Cassidy

Terrier Group

2009-02-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Mom is home from Vermont and we watched the Terrier Group from the Westminster Dog Show together last night. Action packed for sure. Love,Neko

I Miss my Mom

2009-02-06T23:06:00.000-08:00

One of my Moms is in Vermont for 4 whole days and it has totally thrown off my schedule. On the plus side I get to sleep in the people bed with other Mom but things just feel weird without both moms here. I miss you mom please come home. Love,Neko

Close Profile

2009-02-02T22:24:00.000-08:00

Roma Home

2009-01-30T17:05:00.000-08:00

I forgot to mention that Roma went home over a week ago, that is her Dad yip yapping on the phone. Roma only lives a block away so we see a lot of each other still. Love,Neko

Chance Light

2009-01-29T19:00:00.003-08:00

Roma and I bathed in light this morning