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Penny practices posing

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Hey guys!

Don’t worry, I’m sitting on my leash and I have no intention of going anywhere except to mom for a treat!

Mom is busy doing stuff that doesn’t involve me so I stole her laptop. I don’t think she’ll even notice unless one of you snitches on me. Which I’m sure you won’t.

This is a kayak launching dock. Pretty cool! Mom says we aren’t going kayaking though. Bummer.

So anyway, it hasn’t always been this way with her being so busy. She’s been taking me to a lot of parks lately.

Uh oh! That feather moved! I don’t think I like it!

She says the weather is just perfect, a little cooler, but sunny skies and the trees are just starting to change colors.

Yep, most of the color we found was on this limb. I don’t think that counts as fall color, mom.

She says we can’t waste days like this, so she’s been taking me to a new place almost every day, and I thought you might like to see.

This was at a different park on a different day.

Mostly she’s been training me to pose for her. I wasn’t so sure of this concept at first.

Mom thought I’d never sit on this log for her, but I can channel my inner diva just fine. When I want to.

But eventually I figured out that after I pose I get a treat, and that big black thing in front of her face isn’t really scary after all.

A girl and her shadow.

Plus I talked to my Angel Sister Katie who told me that treats were an integral part of park visiting and especially posing. I think I’m getting it!

My sister sat right here a couple years ago. Mom smiled when I didn’t argue. I think Katie smiled too.

But I could always use more practice, so I’m bugging mom every day to take me somewhere. I find that poking her hard in the knee works pretty good. If you have any other suggestions let me know.

What do you think she’ll ask me to do next?!

I’m not above taking good advice, no I am not!

Talk later, your professional poser, Penny-girl.

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

26 thoughts on “Penny practices posing

  1. She is so beautiful

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  2. What beautiful posing you have done, Penny-Girl! You are sure making your mama proud, of that I have no doubt!

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  3. Miss Penny, I love that picture of you on the log — diva, indeed! And who can resist “Shadow Dog”? I think you’re doing an excellent job of posing! Treats help, I’m sure. In your first photo, you’re sitting just like Monk, so I had to smile. Of course, I’d never trust him not to run off! He’d see a squirrel or bunny, and off he’d fly!

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  4. Penny–you are indeed a pro! Lookin’ good, little sweetie!

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  5. Pretty Penny looks fabulous in any setting, but I especially like her among the yellow leaves of the fallen branch.

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  6. Posing Penny is gorgeous! Now I’m thinking I need to teach Murphy to pose, hmmm… not an easy task, my photos are so random! I think pups are easier to teach the posing!! Great job!! ❤️👍🐴🐾

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  7. Penny you are soooooooooo grown up!!!! I cannot believe it!!!!! Mom and i want to try and get together with you maybe mid or late October????? We have to figure something out! I think you are probably as big as I am now! Love, Levi

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  8. Greetings Miss Penny, Your angel sister Katie, will tell you about lots of wonderful things you haven’t experienced yet. Keep listening to her. She cares about you just as much as your dad and mom do. xoxoxo

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  9. Excellent job Penny! Chewy says resting your chin on your mama’s knee and looking up with sad eyes is also effective at making humans aware of your needs (he also approves of your knee bumps, which is one he utilizes as well).

    Katie must be so proud of you!

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  10. Aww, Penny is so pretty and has grown up! She is having fun exploring her world and of course, posing!

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  11. Such beautiful poses, Penny! What a good girl you are 💕

    Deb

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