A lot of people have been asking me where I learned such great acting skills and of course I always tell them about my teacher Laura. Here are some great photos of me preparing for my TV gig a few weeks ago.

A big part of acting is working with props. Its not good to be scared of the props, even if they are normally scary objects like brushes or nail clippers. Here I practice getting friendly with a brush.



Another big part of acting is onscreen kissing. Here I practice laying one on my teacher. I don't know why her face is scrunched up. I brush my teeth with seafood flavored toothpaste every night.



xoxo
Pumpkin

Well if you are a regular reader of my blog you know every year I like to go on the Canine Cruise and brush up on my architecture appreciation.

Here I am waiting for the boat to arrive. I always wear my life vest on the cruise.



I don't know why Mom is wearing a hat and sunglasses, she doesn't have to worry about being recognized by fans like I do!



Here we are on the lake which was not my favorite part because we got splashed with water.



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Pumpkin

You probably heard about the Olympics and ParaOlympics held in London this year, but did you know the dog Olympics were held here in Chicago? Of course I was invited to participate since they were held where I take my acting classes at Furnetic.

Here I am in the eating contest. We were eating spray cheeze.



I thought the point of the contest was to demonstrate your self control and see who could eat the least amount of cheeze. Therefore I only ate one eye of my cheeze smiley face and stopped. Apparently this was not the case. The contest was to see who could eat the whole face the fastest! Therefore I lost.



The next game was bobbing for carrots. This lady thought I would dip my face in the water bowl to get the carrot.



Boy was she wrong! I would not get wet and I made the lady give me the carrot outside of the bowl!



The next event was the obstacle course. This was fun because I made mom give me a treat at every cone. However this is not the fastest way to complete an obstacle course, so I lost again.



It was fun to participate in the Olympics, but let's face it I'm an actress not an athlete! I will kick every dog's butt come Oscar time!

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Pumpkin

Hi Everyone, Pumpkin here!

Well I have been very busy in the month of August with my acting jobs. I was recently on NBC 5 Chicago news in a segment on Drama Free Vet Visits with my teacher Laura. (http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Drama-Free-Pet-Visits/166682896)

Here are some of the pictures from my appearance.

Laura and I warming up for the shoot. I don't get out of bed for for less than 1 hot dog per day.


I practiced shooting my close up here.


This is from during the filming and my other teacher Kiki was on her way to take care of me. Look at how patiently I waited on my pedestal for Kiki.


I can't believe how many jobs lazy Menace has gotten me lately! I guess cats make good managers after all.

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Pumpkin

Hello Menace here with some big news about my client Pumpkin - she was on TV Tuesday. I have been getting a lot of grief about not getting my client jobs and sleeping too much but as you can see I have been working very hard.

Oh I know you are excited and want to click on the link to her appearance right now!

So here is the background. Pumpkin's teacher Miss Laura of Animal Behavior Training Concepts appeared on WGN TV Midday Fix to talk about helping your dog feel more comfortable at the vet or groomer. Pumpkin was called in to act like a dog who enjoys going to the vet. Wow that's hard! I think my client deserves an Emmy for this role as I can't think of anything more challenging.

Before going on of course Pumpkin got ready in her dressing room. You can tell its a dressing room because the mirrors have light bulbs all around the sides. There was a "Bozo the Clown" theme to the dressing room. I am impressed that Pumpkin was not scared of that either.



Then Pumpkin got into the studio to get ready. That's my mom in the purple dress, and teacher Laura fussing over Pumpkin while the camera operator sets up.



Here is Pumpkin warming up with teacher Laura. That is vet Dr. Kelly Ballantyne in the background, she was also presented in the segment. Pumpkin said that she was not scary at all and thankfully she left her thermometer at home.



There was another very nice dog Luna in the segment, but of course my client is such a diva she forgot to bring me any photos that did not include her. But you can see Luna in the video:

WGN: July 24: Midday Fix - Dog Training Tips

Do you think Luna needs a manager? A big dog like that must get paid lots of treats!

Menace Out

Hey Pumpkin, what do you have here?



OMG, its a Pumpkin slipper!



Shouldn't we be getting royalties on this?

Menace out!

Note from Mommy: These slippers are by FuzzyNation and I got them at Macy's in Chicago on State St., however Macy's web site lists them as sold out. Other breeds are available including boston terrier, english bulldog, and pug.

Hey Pumpkin, what do you have here?



OMG, its a Pumpkin slipper!



Shouldn't we be getting royalties on this?

Menace out!

Note from Mommy: These slippers are by FuzzyNation and I got them at Macy's in Chicago on State St., however Macy's web site lists them as sold out. Other breeds are available including boston terrier, english bulldog, and pug.

Hello, Menace super agent here!

I sent Pumpkin to the Phodographer Mike Lavoie to get some good shots of her Pumpkin Spice Latte outfit for her portfolio.

Mommy jumped in to some of the pictures to act as the barista, and wow I didn't know she could model too! Look at how Mommy's eyes look right at the camera, while Pumpkin's eyes look in two completely different directions. Perhaps I should represent Mommy instead?


Mike Lavoie

What do you think?

Menace Out!

Hello, Pumpkin here!

Menace was checking out the Internet for my pawparazzi photos, and he found some great shots taken by Susan Mattes. Check them out!


Susan Mattes


Susan Mattes

Susan has more great event photos of the Chicago Canine Rescue Mutt Strut on Flickr.

xoxo
Pumpkin

Hello, Menace here.

As you know, I am Pumpkin's agent. And although it appears that I sit around and do nothing, that is not the case. I am constantly watching TV to improve my talent management skills.

One of my favorite shows is "Toddlers and Tiaras" because it has tips for getting a great performance out of Pumpkin in her costume contests. There is not much difference between a Halloween costume and an "outfit of choice" or "wow wear." All my work has finally paid off. Pumpkin won overall first prize in the fashion show at Chicago Canine Rescue's Mutt Strut for her "Pumpkin Spice Latte." The contest judge was our very own Miss Illinois Angela Sparrow. Pumpkin was very excited to meet her. Pumpkin was a little less excited to meet her dog Zen. So much for winning Miss Congeniality.



As the winner, Pumpkin will receive a coat of her choice from Dog-a-holics. I can't really collect 10% of a coat, but my prize will really be some quiet Pumpkin-free moments inside while Pumpkin it out walking in the cold.

Menace Out!