(Quick Update, 8/20/08)

• I filmed a retail DVD called "Best of 101 Dog Tricks." I am anxiously awaiting the rough edit! The DVD should hit shelves at major retailers fall 08.

• I just received the galley pages for my second book, called The Dog Rules: 14 Secrets to Developing the Dog You Want (Simon & Schuster, 3/09). I'm super happy with how it came out!

• My manuscript is due tomorrow for my third book, called Dog Tricks Workbook: Step-by-Step Interactive Curriculum to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog (Quarry Books, 5/09).

Chalcy's newest tricks: Skateboarding and "fishing" (pulling up a rope by pulling it with her mouth and then holding it with her paw while she reaches down and grabs it again with her mouth). We also started working on a golf trick. Notice the sports theme going on here?

What's in my living room?: At the moment, a golf putting thingy, a fishing rope, and at least 3 bumpers (Chalcy's favorite game!)

What's next?: Stay tuned for my super exciting news! (Hint: it's squirmy and clumsy and has a wet nose!)