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Furry Friends – Cowgirl in the Sandi – Indiana Jones Wants To Be A TV Star

by WaterGirl|  June 13, 20202:17 pm| 74 Comments

This post is in: Furry Friends, Guest Posts, Pet Blogging

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Indian Jones Wants to be a TV Star

by Cowgirl in the Sandi

Meet Indiana Jones – who is an Australian Shepherd.

He’s 6 years old and he is too smart for his own good.  One of the funniest things he does is TV watching.  He LOVES to watch TV – especially the commercials.  Before we had him, we never realized how often dogs are in commercials – but they are everywhere and it doesn’t matter if they are real or cartoon – he loves them all and runs to the TV to talk to them.

Furry Friends – Cowgirl in the Sandi – Indiana Jones Wants To Be A TV Star

Here he is as a ‘yout’ watching tv.  If you look carefully, you can see that he was watching other puppies from a live puppy-cam on the internet.

We have a smaller tv in our bedroom that’s down lower and if the dogs run out of the picture, Indy runs around behind to the TV to see if he can see where they went.

Indy is a big boy.   His mother was an Australian Shepherd, but brownish, and his father was black and white.  Both were a normal size for an Aussie – but Indy got the giant genes.   He weighs 70 pounds but thinks he’s a lap dog which can be exciting when he jumps up on the bed in the morning when he thinks it’s time for us to get up!

Indy loves to play frisbee out in our cul du sac but he runs with such abandon that his paws get scraped raw so we got him some booties.  Here he is, ready to go, with his booties on.  He knows when we put them on he gets to play, so he doesn’t mind a bit!

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Indy loves to swim and is always hopeful that when we put him in the car, we’re going somewhere he can swim.

This was his first exposure to water and he loved it.

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Bonus swimming video!

If you think you might like to have your furry family featured here, please send me an email.   my nym at balloon-juice.com

~WaterGirl

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  1. 1.

    TaMara (HFG)

    May 24, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    OMG, he’s beautiful!

    I used to have a Dane who loved TV, she knew Dino was a dog (so to speak) and if elephants were on the screen, there was hell to pay if you changed the channel.

  2. 2.

    Yutsano

    May 24, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    SHOOOOZ!!! I do love me some Aussie dogs, but dem booties!!!

  3. 3.

    Earl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Your Aussie is both adorable and enormous

  4. 4.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    The first two comments are from when I accidentally hit “publish” 3 weeks ago.  Oops!

  5. 5.

    Benw

    June 13, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    WE NAMED THE DOG INDIANA!

  6. 6.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    @Benw: Is this your dog, too?  I am so confused.

  7. 7.

    Matt McIrvin

    June 13, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    What a good pupper! I love his eyes.

  8. 8.

    Yutsano

    June 13, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    @WaterGirl: I was like, wait: how do I have a comment here already?

  9. 9.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    @Yutsano: I can see how that might be unsettling!  :-)

  10. 10.

    Mary G

    June 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    What a good boy. They are completely wrong for me, but I do love the look of Aussies.

  11. 11.

    NeenerNeener

    June 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    He’s got one brown and one blue eye, like my Aussie girl Emily! She’s going on 15 yo and she’s a cranky old lady now.

  12. 12.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    I love that first picture, with that baby face.  Seeing him watch TV – absolutely adorable!

  13. 13.

    Benw

    June 13, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    @WaterGirl: that’s the line from Indiana Jones 3 when Indy’s dad reveals that Indy stole the nickname from the family dog. I wonder if this Indiana was named that because of the line from the movie?

  14. 14.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    @Benw: Aah!  It’s been a long time since I saw that movie!  Hopefully “Sandi” will show up soon and can answer your question!

  15. 15.

    zhena gogolia

    June 13, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    So beautiful. I love those dogs.

  16. 16.

    Shana

    June 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Our late boy Lightning was represented to us as “part Border Collie” but we think he was probably part Aussie since he had one brown eye and one eye that was half brown and half blue – top to bottom split.  We got him from a rescue group who got him from a shelter outside the area so who knows what the real story was.  He was 1 to 1 1/2 years old when we adopted him and boy was he fast, hence the name.

    Miss that guy, especially on Friday nights. He loved Shabbos blessings since he always got a piece of challah.

  17. 17.

    ThresherK

    June 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    The bichromatic eyes are wonderful.

    Also, my sister has a dog who has that “one ear up, one ear bent over” thing, and it’s so cute.

    “Watch, she can’t be mad at <i>all this</i>!” This one seems to deploy it on purpose in the fifth photo.

  18. 18.

    TaMara (HFG)

    June 13, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    @WaterGirl: And yet, still true. LOL

  19. 19.

    TaMara (HFG)

    June 13, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    @WaterGirl: Always worth revisiting

    ;

  20. 20.

    Dorothy A. Winsor

    June 13, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    That is so cute! I read that once TV became HD, dogs could see much more in it. But it so crazy when they react to cartoons too. A friend of mine showed her dog a Marmaduke cartoon and the dog was riveted and very worried when Marmaduke and friends were on roller coaster.

  21. 21.

    J R in WV

    June 13, 2020 at 2:43 pm

     

    What a great dog post !! Thanks for this, Indy is wonderful.

  22. 22.

    MomSense

    June 13, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    He’s a beauty.  I love his coat and eyes!

  23. 23.

    Cowgirl in the Sandi

    June 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    @Benw:

    It was either Indiana Jones or Han Solo – maybe the next one will be Han!

    ETA – can you tell I’m a Harrison Ford fan??

  24. 24.

    Cowgirl in the Sandi

    June 13, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    @Earl:

    Yes, we had NO IDEA he would get so big.  That (after his eyes) is usually the first comment people make about him.  Boy is he big!!

  25. 25.

    eddie blake

    June 13, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    good time as any.

    pet update:

    catie (the new cat) and hamilton, are playing as i type. she’s integrated very well and really likes living here.

    which makes us very happy.

  26. 26.

    Benw

    June 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    @Cowgirl in the Sandi: haha! You could also consider puppy Rick Deckard!

  27. 27.

    Joy in FL

    June 13, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Indy is wonderful. I love reading about him.

  28. 28.

    Tazj

    June 13, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    That’s one gorgeous dog. I’m sure he keeps you busy.

  29. 29.

    Rob

    June 13, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Such a sweet, wonderful dog.

  30. 30.

    LuciaMia

    June 13, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Who’s a smart boy!

  31. 31.

    LuciaMia

    June 13, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    Hmm, most media seems to be pretty quiet on Trump’s West Point speech. Just curious how off-script he went.

  32. 32.

    David ? ☘The Establishment☘? Koch

    June 13, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Love the furniture.

    Where digya get the drapes and tee vee table?

  33. 33.

    David ? ☘The Establishment☘? Koch

    June 13, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    @LuciaMia: I saw a clip, he was really low energy and robotic.

     

    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  34. 34.

    debbie

    June 13, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Has Indy herded you many places?

  35. 35.

    Yutsano

    June 13, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    @David ? ☘The Establishment☘? Koch:  Drugged to the gills then.

  36. 36.

    LuciaMia

    June 13, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    @Yutsano: ” Drugged to the gills then.”

     

    Only saw one picture where he was drinking a glass of water. He had to use both hands.

  37. 37.

    Cowgirl in the Sandi

    June 13, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    @David ? ☘The Establishment☘? Koch:

     

    TV table from Crate and Barrel.  Drapes from Wayfair.

  38. 38.

    SiubhanDuinne

    June 13, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    @LuciaMia:

    Aaron Rupar has several clips posted on his twitter feed. Trump sounded and looked almost asleep (LOW ENERGY!), had the sniffing thing going on (AMPHETAMINES!), and pronounced the name of the 18th President as “Ulyssius” S. Grant (STUPID!)

    I’ll bet those West Point cadets are thrilled they came back and were locked up for two weeks for the privilege of hearing such soaring oratory.

  39. 39.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    @TaMara (HFG): I didn’t remember that scene at all!  It’s so good.  Harrison Ford was so young!

  40. 40.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    If you would like your furry family to be featured here, send an email to my nym at balloon-juice.com – and if you don’t know what that means, you can check out Contact Us above and get more details.

  41. 41.

    Avalune

    June 13, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Awe great story and gorgeous puppy!

    Bella occasionally pays attention to animals on TV but in general she’s like can’t smell em not worth my time.

    Love the flopper ear and then those eyes too!

  42. 42.

    eddie blake

    June 13, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    sent.

  43. 43.

    Gvg

    June 13, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    I remember reading in the 80’s that cats didn’t watch TV because their eyes were so much better than ours, that they could see the pixels rather than the picture we saw. I remember because my cat did watch one thing consistently on TV at that time. Opening and closing scenes in Star Trek with the stars speeding up to warp speed. I’m pretty sure she thought it was ultimate laser pointers for her.

    As TV resolutions have improved, I see more cats watching and now we take it for granted and there are cat videos for them to watch.

    i don’t recall hearing what dogs eyes see in comparison to ours.

  44. 44.

    John Revolta

    June 13, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    I yam pleased to report that all three of our baby robins came through the big storm we had last week with the inch of rain and the 60mph winds. I dunno how they did it but kudos to mama robin for holding down the fort!

  45. 45.

    John Revolta

    June 13, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    @Gvg: As I remember it, the big difference is dogs see somewhat different colors than we do.

  46. 46.

    jackmac

    June 13, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Aussies are the best!!!  Our family has had two. Both were shelter dogs and when our first passed (cancer in two spots) we decided we needed to have another from this smart, personable and loyal breed. Our current boy — Bailey — has an outsized personality that we instantly fell in love with. Now we’re looking for a sibling, a best buddy for him. It’ll also be a shelter dog. A lot of Aussie people go through breeders to get the pure Aussie. But we don’t mind another breed in the mix. We’d rather rescue and adopt and provide a permanent home to a doggo that we’ll love and spoil.

  47. 47.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    @Avalune: I love the first picture where he’s looking right at you.

  48. 48.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    @John Revolta: Gutsy baby mama took care of her babies.

  49. 49.

    VeniceRiley

    June 13, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    With eyes like that, I would have named him Bowie. Gorgrous dog.

  50. 50.

    zhena gogolia

    June 13, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    @John Revolta:

    Oh, good!

  51. 51.

    zhena gogolia

    June 13, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    @LuciaMia:

    He can’t even drink from a glass of water.

    And he’s pardoning cadets during the speech. Vomit-inducing.

  52. 52.

    MelissaM

    June 13, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Indy is lovely! Bonus, the ads below the story had Harrison Ford pictured.

  53. 53.

    eddie blake

    June 13, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    @VeniceRiley:

    that would be brilliant.

  54. 54.

    satby

    June 13, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    @Cowgirl in the Sandi: He’s a beauty! Thanks for sharing him.

    @WaterGirl: I keep trying to catch you (or leave messages in threads), so Happy Birthday ?!!

  55. 55.

    Mike in NC

    June 13, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    @LuciaMia: Washington Post has an article on his trip to West Point. Read a lame speech no doubt composed by neo-Nazi Stephen Miller. Had trouble lifting a glass of water. In a video clip he shuffled down a short ramp where it appeared he had trouble walking (people were commenting it was a combination of the shoe lifts and tight girdle).

    They also note that the West Point cadet pledge to never lie, cheat, or steal is in contrast to everything we know about his disgusting crime organization.

  56. 56.

    John Revolta

    June 13, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    @WaterGirl: It’s the second brood in this nest which I understand is a rarity, but it’s in a very good spot, jammed in where a downspout meets the outer wall and under an overhang.

    So the big 4-oh huh? Kudos to you toodos! Will there be Champaign in Illinois?

    P.S. I did all my best stuff post-40.

  57. 57.

    zhena gogolia

    June 13, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    @WaterGirl:

    Happy Birthday! It’s a lovely day here in the NE, I’m not sure where you are.

  58. 58.

    Miss Bianca

    June 13, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    @zhena gogolia:

    And he’s pardoning cadets during the speech. Vomit-inducing.

    What? Pardoning them for what? You mean, like…pre-emptively? For war crimes as yet uncommitted?

  59. 59.

    Laura Too

    June 13, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    What a beautiful dog! I love this idea so much, they are such a big part of our families.

  60. 60.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    @satby: Thank you satby.  It’s been a very nice day so far!

  61. 61.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    @John Revolta: I am older than 40!

  62. 62.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    @zhena gogolia: It’s lovely here in Illinois.  It was supposed to be perfect – high of 75, sunny, nice breeze.  It got up to 80 which is too hot for me, but we were in the shade so it was still lovely.

  63. 63.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    @Laura Too:  Then send me some pics and a writeup!  You know, in your spare time!  :-)

  64. 64.

    zhena gogolia

    June 13, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    @Miss Bianca:

    Some school infractions. But it’s just so ugly. Why do that during a commencement speech?

  65. 65.

    John Revolta

    June 13, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    @WaterGirl: See how these rumors get started?

    Anyway, it ain’t necessarily so. I remember the first time I turned 40. It wasn’t even the best time!

  66. 66.

    TheronWare

    June 13, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Yay Indiana!

  67. 67.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    @John Revolta:

    I remember the first time I turned 40.

    I am nominating this as a rotating tag.  :-)

  68. 68.

    Ms. Deranged in AZ

    June 13, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    He is adorable!!!!

  69. 69.

    Cowgirl in the Sandi

    June 13, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    @jackmac:

    We had originally wanted a rescue border collie but there were none to be had.  Same thing with the Aussies.  We looked and looked and finally ended up going to a breeder.  Indy had 7 brothers and sisters and all were adopted almost immediately.

  70. 70.

    ltelf

    June 13, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    @WaterGirl: Coming to this long dead thread to wish you a happy birthday and many happy returns of the day.

  71. 71.

    SWMBO

    June 13, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    Watergirl, happy birthday!   I wish for you all the wonderful things you wish for yourself.

  72. 72.

    OldDave

    June 13, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday!!!  May your day be excellent, and thank you so much for dealing with the code behind the curtain.

  73. 73.

    WaterGirl

    June 13, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes!

  74. 74.

    David ? ☘The Establishment☘? Koch

    June 14, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    @Cowgirl in the Sandi: Thanks for being so helpful.

    Where digya get the lamp and the ottoman cubes?  Are the wooded trays come with the cubes or were they added separately?

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