September Shenanigans

 One thing we know for certain is that everyone could use a laugh these days.   That is why we are here!

~ APPEARING THIS WEEK ~

The Bayou Boys

Comedy Tour

How to Overreact When Your Senior Pet is Sick

   Bentley has been sick over the last week and frankly, it gave us quite a scare. He is on the mend and doing a bit better each day. I wrote out a thousand-word post describing everything that happened in excruciating detail but discarded it to make it more entertaining for you and me. I’ve decided to title it,

How to Overreact When Your Senior Dog/Cat is Sick

1. As soon as you notice a change in your pet, observe every single move and analyze it to death.

5 Signs Your Dog is the Boss

   Today is National Boss’s Day and since we are retired, we don’t have any bosses. That’s right, we don’t have to answer to anyone…or do we?

   The Bayou Boys certainly have a lot of the characteristics of a boss. Let’s see if your dog or cat could actually be your boss too.

5 Signs Your Dog is the Boss

Just for Laughs!

Am I Being Manipulated by My Dogs?

   When I am looking at stories for the Bayou Boys to report on BFTB NETWoof News, it always amazes me how many studies are done to prove what pet parents already know. Dogs and cats are super smart and can be very manipulative. 

Here are some of the ways I am manipulated.
 Every. Single. Day.

This is the exact look I wake up to every morning.

• Wake Up ~ Bentley wakes me up around 6:00 each morning so he can go outside. He noses the cover back and gives me a kiss. It is so incredibly sweet. Then, he begins scratching the sheet until I get up. Of course, Pierre gets up and joins us because they get a treat when we come back inside. We usually sleep another hour or so before he is ready for breakfast. There is no snooze button on a Basset.

Just Joking!

The Bayou Boys are still working on their stand-up routine. We hope you enjoy these jokes and don’t worry, we’ll let you know before their Vegas debut!

Hey Good Looking

Bentley: “Pierre, have I told you lately that you’re a very handsome Westie?”

Pierre: “Thank you very much! I try to take care of myself and even though I loathe grooming, I tolerate it to maintain all of this magnificence.”

Mega Dreams

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is over

One BILLION Dollars!

That has the Bayou Boys doing some daydreaming.

Before Mega Millions

Work Like A Dog Resume Update

   It is Work Like a Dog Day and the Bayou Boys thought they should spruce up their resume. They looked through our photos to find proof of all their many talents in hopes of impressing any future employers. They have each applied for their own dream jobs but they work best as a team. 

They feel they are qualified for the following individual positions:

Ice Cream Truck Driver:

Qualifications include

• Loves ice cream

• Enjoys riding in a truck

• Never lets an ice cream drop hit the floor

Sharks!

   The BFTB NETWoof News crew decided to do some team bonding this week. Since we are so close to Galveston, they took the news boat and headed for the Gulf waters.

   Bentley, Pierre, and Paisley were planning on doing some serious deep sea fishing until they remembered what week it is…

What Are the Differences in the Bayou Boys?

• Pierre is fast as greased lightning. Bentley is slower than frozen molasses. If a toy is involved, Pierre will always get it first but when it comes to food, Bentley will win every time.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Bayou

   I was in my office earlier today working on this post. It was going to be a serious post and to be honest, I was not happy with it. That is when I asked Skipper to sneak in and take pictures of the boys hanging out with me. Once they got settled, I gave him the all clear. That is when the Bayou Boys rewrote today’s blog.

   This is the picture I wanted. Bentley and Pierre are always in the office “working” when I’m at my desk. Skipper has to sneak because as soon as Pierre senses him, he is up and ready to play.

3 Thanksgiving Tips from the Pros

Thanksgiving offers many opportunities to score turkey from overzealous family members. Babies can be a goldmine!

Halloween Horror Movies on the Bayou

   “Hello, I am Captain Paisley Hook and will be your guide to Barking from the Bayou’s Spooktacular Halloween movie previews. Grab your popcorn and try not to howl in terror!”

The Whining

The Bayou Boys take over as guard dogs for a creepy hotel that has been closed for winter. They see things that should be left in our nightmares. Come play with us!

Phydo

This psychological thriller about a young dog that ends up staying at a secluded motel run by a deranged owner-manager will have you scared to shower alone!
Terrier-fying!

When A Stranger Howls

While puppy-sitting, Bentley gets a strange phone call asking if he has checked on Pierre and Paisley. The calls continue through the night becoming more ominous. The police trace the number only to discover the person is calling from inside the house! Bone-chilling!

sIT

Local dogs have been disappearing one by one with no sign of struggle. When Pierre goes missing, a group of friends unites to find a mysterious clown named Bentleywise. He has been seen luring pups into the sewers with promises of squirrels. sIT is everything you are afraid of!

   “We hope that you aren’t too frightened to go out among the ghosts and goblins after seeing these scary movie posters!

   You might be wondering why I am dressed as Captain Hook. The answer is right beside me. My little sister wanted to be Tinkerbell and since she is my best friend, I wanted to match her. We are going trick or treating together with our parents!

   Bentley and Pierre will be at their house getting their Academy Award speeches ready.

   Be sure to visit Blogville’s Murphy & Stanley and Oreo’s for the Halloween Parade!”

Happy Haunting!

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A Whale of a Fishing Tale

   We had a laid-back time this summer and our big vacation was moving our son and his family from Washington to Texas. We had a great time driving from the top of the country to the bottom! Bentley and Pierre were not able to join us on that trip so they stayed at the Bed & Biscuit. 

   When they heard today was the day that all their friends in Blogville were sharing vacation stories, they did not want to be left out. Here is their fish story and like all fishermen’s tales, this one is a whopper!”

It's GoDog Time

Barking from the Bayou, LLC received GoDog™ toys in exchange for an honest review. We only share products that we feel would benefit our readers. GoDog is not responsible for the contents of this article. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.

Bentley Basset Hound: “Being a senior dog, this confession might surprise you. I love toys, especially toys that squeak! Imagine our surprise when we received a box of GoDog™ toys. Our tails were wagging and we shamelessly begged for them.”

Celebrating Tell a Joke Day

We are tickled to be celebrating

National Tell a Joke Day!

Trapped

*My new laptop and I are becoming good friends. Thank you for your support. Barking from the Bayou Tip: Back up your work! Fortunately, I had mine backed up or this would have been tragic.

A 4th of July Out of this World Adventure

Bentley: “Here at Barking from the Bayou, Pierre and I have gotten used to the deliveryman stopping in front of the house. We used to think that he was a chainsaw killer and would give him a good barking. Now that we are bloggers, he is usually bringing something really cool for us to review. We have given him permission to enter our perimeter as long as he is carrying boxes.”

Pierre: “I’m pretty sure that he considers himself a very lucky guy. I had to restrain myself on more than one occasion from using my karate skills on him. These paws may look sweet and fluffy, but don’t be fooled. I have a black belt.”

Getting Dirty on International Mud Day

It is International Mud Day