Hi, Eddie here. Remember, I am the mostly brown-colored dog in the pictures. Mister Tom says I am a deliriously happy fellow. I am very friendly and my tail is always wagging. Sometimes just racing around for no reason is a fun thing to do. When I race around like a maniac, Buster just watches me. Mister Tom says, “don’t worry, it’s just Eddie being Eddie.”

WILD CHILD (Copyright 2013 by Captain Eddie)

Bright eyes and looks beguiling,
At first blush that got him smiling.

Friendliness and gentle demeanor,
That was all that was needed.

Who could resist my happy soul,
There was at least one heart I stole.

And so I came with him to stay,
An easy choice, or so he says.

I’ve learned to mind and pay attention,
Focusing my energy, to a fashion.

With practice and patience ultimate.
He works to train this shelter mutt.

Praise and treats his modus operandi,
Progress I’ve made, not surprising.

No longer do I charge OUTSIDE,
I “sit” and “stay” and generally abide.

Quickly learning dinner etiquette,
“Down,” “stay,” until “free” I’m let.

And those annoying obedience stunts,
I never thought I’d learn that stuff.

Now and then I let loose wild,
Jubilation, not problem child.