The Long and the Short of It

The Long and the Short of It 🐾 Maycee 🌈, Chilli 🌶️ & June Bug 🐞. Turning chaos into purpose with training, treats & adventures. Zoomies, wins, fails & plenty of sass! ❤️

Showing that any dog can change a life while raising awareness for the amazing MindDog organization.

🎓🐾 **EXCUSE ME, WHY AM I IN SCHOOL?!**Today, I was informed that I had to attend a training seminar with Toni from GuleK...
10/10/2026

🎓🐾 **EXCUSE ME, WHY AM I IN SCHOOL?!**

Today, I was informed that I had to attend a training seminar with Toni from GuleKule Dogs who has travelled all the way from Norway on his trip Down Under to Australia.

Now, I don't want to question the qualifications of an international dog trainer, BUT… has anyone informed him that I am already perfect? 🤨

I sit. I stay. I come when called (usually, if the terms and conditions are acceptable). I perform a variety of impressive behaviours, and I have mastered the art of looking adorable while doing absolutely nothing.

WHAT MORE IS THERE TO LEARN?!

I quickly realised that this seminar was not actually for me. No, no. I was merely there to provide a practical demonstration of excellence while my human attempted to absorb information. Basically, I was the unpaid teaching assistant. You're welcome. 🙄

I graciously participated in the exercises, demonstrated my considerable talents, and tried very hard not to look too smug when I got things right.

Meanwhile, my human was taking notes.

NOTES. ABOUT ME.

As if I am some sort of ongoing research project.

Honestly, the audacity.

Still, I suppose if my human insists on attending school, someone has to go along to supervise. And since I am clearly the brains of this operation, it had to be me.

Thank you, Toni, for your time, your knowledge, and for helping my human become a slightly less embarrassing handler. 😂

I shall be expecting my certificate of excellence in the mail.

My human can have the homework. 🐾🎓

- The Dog

Thanks Toni so much. Chilli and I have so much to learn and your enthusiasm and pure love for dogs and their abilities just shone through. Thank you for inspiring me with your little dogs - they can do just as much as the big ones! Chilli had a FABULOUS day (even though she looks grumpy in the photo!) - The Human

I took my human to the doctor today.Apparently, the doctor has prescribed ⭐ JOY ⭐ Now, I’m only young, but I take my res...
07/10/2026

I took my human to the doctor today.

Apparently, the doctor has prescribed ⭐ JOY ⭐

Now, I’m only young, but I take my responsibilities very seriously.

So obviously, I have accepted this prescription on my human’s behalf.

I will be administering joy several times a day.

Dosage instructions include:
🐾 Excessive cuddles
🐾 Random zoomies
🐾 Unsolicited kisses
🐾 Lying directly on the human
🐾 Bringing toys at inappropriate times
🐾 Staring lovingly into their eyes
🐾 Occasional emergency belly rubs

I have been warned there may be side effects, including fur on everything, chewed belongings, and occasionally being unable to walk because a small dog is sitting on their legs.

But the doctor said the treatment is important.

And I am a very dedicated little nurse.

I will be monitoring my human closely.

If they start looking sad, I shall immediately increase the dosage. For now I will stare at her until cuddles are required.

- The Dog

(The human actually just has a cold ❄️ and is a bit tired but the dogs are on duty!)

Matching 🧦 😆 🐕
07/10/2026

Matching 🧦 😆 🐕

05/10/2026

Just one order for an attentions ✨
Please 🙏🥺

And off we goooo! This potato doesn't let her height stop her.Corgis are working dogs - not couch potatos. Chilli thrive...
05/10/2026

And off we goooo! This potato doesn't let her height stop her.

Corgis are working dogs - not couch potatos. Chilli thrives on her work and training.

Shoutout to all those stumpy legged dogs who think they are big dogs! As Queen Elizabeth said - corgis are big dogs in a...
05/10/2026

Shoutout to all those stumpy legged dogs who think they are big dogs! As Queen Elizabeth said - corgis are big dogs in a little body. Though don't tell the dogs that!

Thank you to Karoly for this awesome corgi joke!

I would like to formally address the disgraceful events that occurred recently at a dog show.Firstly, I would like to po...
03/10/2026

I would like to formally address the disgraceful events that occurred recently at a dog show.

Firstly, I would like to point out that I DID VERY WELL.
I entered the ring.
I stood beautifully.
I walked.
I was admired.
There may or may not have been ribbons involved.

Frankly, I was a professional.

And then… my human LOST HER MIND.

She picked me up.

IN FRONT OF EVERYONE.

I repeat.

SHE PICKED ME UP

Do you have any idea what this does to my reputation?

All the other dogs were there. They SAW IT.

I am supposed to be a sophisticated show dog. A respected member of the canine community.

And now the Golden Retriever from Ring 2 probably thinks I have tiny little legs that don't work.

The Border Collie definitely saw.

The Dachshund was practically laughing.

And don't even get me started on the Poodle. I could FEEL the judgement.

I would like everyone to know that I am perfectly capable of walking myself.

I have legs.

Four of them, in fact.

They work.

Very well.

I had just spent the entire day building a reputation as a dignified, accomplished aristocrat, only for my human to completely destroy it by carrying me around like a TINY BABY.

Apparently she was "excited."

Apparently she was "proud."

Apparently I was "such a good girl."

Honestly, I don't see how any of that excuses the public humiliation.

I will be taking some time to recover from this betrayal.

Preferably somewhere private.

With snacks.

And perhaps my ribbon.

Because while I may have been carried out of the show like an embarrassing handbag…

I WAS STILL THE ONE WHO DID VERY WELL

Please respect my privacy during this difficult time.

— The dog
*Champion of the ring. Victim of the human.* 🐾

01/10/2026

RAWRRRR

When it's raining and mum asks you to go potty - absolutely no way!
01/10/2026

When it's raining and mum asks you to go potty - absolutely no way!

To help Chilli with her persistent dry eye - we recently purchased RexSpecs to try and reduce trauma in the eye on our a...
29/09/2026

To help Chilli with her persistent dry eye - we recently purchased RexSpecs to try and reduce trauma in the eye on our adventures. Though after the look she gave me, I might have to keep one eye open too 😂

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