Husky Reality TV, Anyone?

(originally written 2-28-2008)

With all of the reality television shows that are on the boob tube these days, my mom and I were talking about the dogs and how they would be infinitely more interesting and amusing than most of what passes for entertainment. Consider some of the following possible episodes:

Pilot episode, Planning Under the Tree: The dogs hold secretive meetings away from their humans under a tree in the corner of the yard. What do they do there as they gather in a circle around the tree? Are they plotting against the people, planning to take over the ranch? Is there an escape plot they are hatching? Are they simply discussing last night's game or exchanging gossip?


Home Improvement Episode: The dogs are ready to spruce up the place! Follow them around as they make plans and put them into action. Skyy evidently has a building project in mind since she is walking from room to room with a hammer in her mouth. She puts the hammer down, surveys each room with a critical eye, and before leaving that room, takes up the hammer again.

Landscaping is also part of the Huskies' plans for their living quarters. They are especially enthusiastic in this endeavor, adding decorative holes in various strategic location all over the yard. The humans expect to look out and see a Chinese family emerge from one of the holes any day now.

The pups are getting in on the home improvement action, too, trotting around with small pieces of wood and tree limbs in their mouths. They need to get together with Skyy and her hammer.


The Cooking with Huskies Episode: Hey y'all! The Huskies have decided to join Stacey in the kitchen. Well, not ALL of them...that would be a disaster. Skyy and Mojo, however, have decided to take cooking lessons, and are watching closely as their human dices up garlic, fresh herbs, onions, etc. At one point, Skyy decides to sample the garlic. The vampires will be leaving her alone this evening! Perhaps she was going for the chicken with tarragon instead. Maybe we shouldn't mention here the time Prancer stole Robert's corn dogs...


The Mating Game! This episode will follow the dogs around as they engage in their high spirited romantic hijinks. Will Prancer choose Cheyenne, Maya, or Tasha. Oh, we know this boy. He'll choose ALL of them! They don't call him Studly for nothing! Watch as he ingeniously finds a way to enter the girls' kennels, Houdini style, at all hours of the day and night.

Tensions rise, however, as Prancer and Loki vie for the attentions of the affectionate Angel and her vivacious sister, Scarlett, and there will even be a few nail-biting moments when Miley actually tries to flirt with Prancer...her very own father!


Praying the Rosary with Xena Episode: Well, it appears that Xena has seen the image of Jesus in her kibble, and now she is taking a vow of chastity. After three heat cycles, she STILL refuses to mate with any of the males. Sister Xena remains adamant in her choice to "take the veil," and she's happy to leave motherhood to the other females.


Treasure Hunt Episode: You just never know what those resourceful canines will find! Dougal proudly shows off the sprinkler that he found...somewhere...that his family had not seen for five years. He keeps it beside his dead tennis ball in his personal treasure cache. Xena's special treasure is a pear from the pear tree down by the fence. She keeps it in her kennel and woe to the dog who tried to sneak in and steal it. Along those same lines, Xena has also been known to pick up the occasional rock to carry back to her kennel.


The Music Hour: Singing with Huskies! The Huskies love to sing, and that's a fact. In fact, Sitka's full name is Song of Sitka. One will start, and within moments, a chorus of Husky voices will join in the concert. The dogs give a short recital of their favorite tunes, and a couple even show off their dancing skills, too.


Stay tuned for these and more exciting episodes of Husky Reality TV! It's guaranteed that there will never be a dull moment while the cameras follow our Siberian friends as they go about their daily lives.