Friday, November 7, 2014

5 Tips in the Art of Cool

"I am sharing five tips in the Art of Cool.  Use with caution." ☺


Bentley: “It’s Friday and I think that we have been serious most of the week.  In order to end your work week with a much deserved smile, I thought I’d answer some of my e-mail.”
Pierre: “Are you telling me that you received mail from a dog seeking advice?”
Bentley: “What’s so strange about that?  I’m a Basset Hound; we are a very empathetic breed.”
Pierre: “Okay, let’s hear why this poor pup is seeking your advice.  This should be good.”
Bentley: “This first letter is from a Westie named Pierre M. from somewhere in the bayou.  Dear Bentley, How can I be as cool as you are?  Your Biggest Fan, Pierre”
Pierre: “Hold on just one minute!  I did not write that letter!  You know I am waaaay cool.”
Bentley: “Tsk, tsk, tsk.  There is no shame in asking for help in the art of cool.  It is more than just claiming to be cool.”
Pierre: “Seriously, I did not write you that letter.  It is not even my paw-menship!”
Bentley: “Of course you didn’t.  *wink, wink  Dear Not My Pierre, The art of cool is not something that can be taught in most cases.  One is just born to be cool.  I can share a few things that will help you.
#1. As a dude, you must NEVER allow your nails to be painted.  This also includes bows in your hair if you go to a groomer.
#2. Only wear clothes that show off your physique.  This means no goofy clothes that your human tries to make you wear.  Examples include last week’s Halloween.  *The exception to this rule as always is being offered great treats.
#3. When being given an on-demand belly rub, it is important that your back leg doesn’t start that phantom scratching.  Controlling this is just mind over tickles.
#4. Never be seen with excessive drool on your mouth.  The girls don’t like slobber.  Also, NEVER let ‘em see you pant!”
#5. Decide before your human sticks a camera in your direction if you are going to cooperate.  Should you be feeling silly, don’t be afraid to show your playful side.  If you are trying to sleep and the human decides it is time to model, ALWAYS turn your head in the opposite direction.  If you refuse to pose, treats will be offered.
I hope this helps you.  Your Hero, Bentley ~The Cool Basset
Pierre: “Yeah, I still didn’t write the letter.  My #2 pencil broke during your #4 tip.  You said girls and I popped my lead.”
Bentley: “Don’t worry, I sent my response to the email address on the letter.  I recognized it as yours.”
Pierre: “I am plenty cool on my own.  I did not write that letter!”
Bentley: “I didn’t say that you wrote it…exactly.  If any of our readers have a problem that I can help y’all with, don’t hesitate to drop me a note.  Of course, you will remain anonymous, unless you are a White West Highland Terrier named Pierre.”

“Pssst, it’s me Bentley.  November is national Adopt a Senior Dog month.  We are counting down the reasons adopting a senior dog is a great idea.”


Reason to Adopt A Senior Dog 
Countdown #24

Adopting a senior dog makes you extremely cool!




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39 comments :

  1. Everyone knows you are WAY cool Bentley but that hat is over the top cool! I love it - where did you find such a headpiece??
    Love & Biscuits,
    Cathy, Isis & Phoebe
    www.dogsluvusandweluvthem.blogspot.com

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  2. Thank you Cathy! This hat belonged to my Dad's father. I didn't get a chance to meet him, but my mom says that he would have loved me bunches! It is definitely a super cool hat. ☺

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  3. A basset hound wifout excessive drool??? Well, none of da ones I've known, BOL!

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    1. Hey Whitley! This is exactly why I am sharing these five tips in the Art of Cool. Hee hee ☺

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  4. You are just ROCKIN' that hat Bentley!! You also give GREAT advice!! You should have your very own newspaper column...like "Ask Bentley" !! xo Chloe and LadyBug

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    1. Thanks Chloe & LadyBug! It's always cool to impress the pretty ladies. ☺ I am always available for sharing kibbles of Basset wisdom!

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  5. Pierre, your momma thinks you are PLENTY cool!! ;) Bentley you're looking very stylish!

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    1. HEY MOM!!! I did NOT write that letter! I am waaaay cool, huh Mommy? Bentley! My mom says that I am cool too! Pfffft!!! ***Cool dogs don't pfffft. That was #6 for free, You're welcome, Bentley ♥ ♥ We love you Jessica ♥ ♥

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  6. Happy Friday and Pet Parading my wunderpurr furriends!! xox

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  7. LOL! You boys are so funny! That is an awesome, handsome photo of you my love, Bentley! You sure are the picture of cool!

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    1. Hey Sweetie! ♥ Thank you so much. I almost lost my cool when I read "My Love". We make a great couple. We need one of those "couple names like Ben~ma or Emm~ley. ♥

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  8. Way cool there Bentley. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. Thanks Molly! I need some glasses like you wear for the extra touch! Happy Friday!

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  9. Excellent advice for being cool :)

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  10. oMD OMD the HAT Picture.... OMD you look so HANDSOME. That is such GOOD advice... fur WHOEVER it might have been that asked fur the advice.

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    1. Hi Frankie and Ernie! I like to spread coolness everywhere I go and if it helps guys "Not Pierre," then it is worth it! Have 87 smiles today! ☺

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  11. Hi Y'all!

    Hey! You're lookin' really COOL dude!

    (Yep, the view in yesterday's post is from my very own porch)

    Y'all come back now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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    1. Hi Hawkeye! OMD! I would never, ever, ever leave my front porch if I were you. What a magnificent view! ***NOTE to Readers~ If you want to see a gorgeous porch view, visit Hawk! http://browndogcbr.blogspot.com/2014/11/its-barkin-back-time.html

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  12. BOL! Poor Pierre!!!
    This sounded like something that would have came straight out of your book!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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    1. Ha Ha Ha! Thanks Jenna. When the boys start talking to each other, I just listen and write down what they say. Welcome to my brain! BOL!!

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  13. BOL. You're too cool Bentley. I love the hat even I'm a girl LOL.

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    1. Thank you Laika! It is my Mom's favorite hat in the universe. I think girls look pretty in hats. ☺

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  14. Thanks for those tips. You look super cool in that hat.

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    1. I am so glad that you liked them. The phantom leg scratching tip is important. Humans seem to think it is funny!

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  15. You are the epitome of cool in that hat! Pierre, you are cool yourself. We know you didn't write that letter. Happy Pet Parade! ~Rascal and Rocco

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    1. Thanks Rascal & Rocco! I love my Pap's hat. Pierre is getting cooler, but I believe it is simple osmosis. ☺ BOL!! Happy Pet Parade!

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  16. Sounds like something that would happen around our house. The mysterious email that wasn't sent but gets answered anyway. Happy Pet Parade.

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    1. Do you have a phantom mischief maker too?? Have a great Pet Parade. ☺

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    1. If you ever need a cool Basset Hound...you know where to find me. ☺ Have an awesome weekend!

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  18. Bentley, you are definitely one cool dude. We think Pierre is too, so there's no way he wrote that letter (wink).
    Lots of wags and woofs from the crew at Wag n Woof Pets

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    1. Pierre is gone to find him some sunglasses and a hat. You have made him very proud. ♥

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  19. What very well thought out coolness factors Bentley!!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  20. OMD, you remind Ma of Kojak from that 1970's cop show! I am WAY too young to remember that, butts apparently he was all kinds of cool. Though, he was bald. And I see you have all your furs. Okays, maybe that was a bad example. do you like lollipops? ☺
    Anyhu, Pierre, I thinks you are all kinds of cool too!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  21. I like the exception to number 2!

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  22. my goodness, bentley. i love that picture of you in that hat!
    wags, bailey unleashed

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