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Bird Dog BBQ, Deer Lodge, MT (2026)

06/05/2026

Entry #31: The Ultimate Sick-Day Scam, the Forbidden Water Bowl, and a Busy Saturday 🍖🕵️‍♂️

Fans, I did it. I figured out the ultimate secret to spending the entire day out of the kennel!
All you have to do is look at Dad and let him know those post-dentist pain meds are giving you a bit of a "not-so-fresh feeling" in your tummy. Dad immediately made the executive decision that he was not risking having to clean up a mess in the kennel, so I got to spend the entire day completely unsupervised while Mom and Dad were at work. And guess what? I was the perfect gentleman, mostly because I want my parents to think they can finally trust me… 😉

I am starting to feel so much better, and I honestly don't know how I'm going to survive the rest of these two weeks without fetch.

The Toilet Bowl Betrayal
This morning, Dad went outside without me. He claimed I had to stay inside while he wrapped some pork butts on the smokers, saying it was just easier than constantly worrying about what kind of trouble I was getting into.

Since Dad locked me out of his workspace, and Mom was still fast asleep, I decided to explore the house to see which room was still missing my personal designer's touch. During my inspection, I discovered a magical porcelain bowl that constantly refills with fresh water! Dad forgot to close the lid, so I helped myself to a nice, deep drink.

Right after that, I went to go check on Mom. Fun fact: I discovered that Mom does not appreciate wake-up kisses while she is still in bed immediately after I have used said porcelain bowl! 🤷‍♂️💋

🚨 Saturday Schedule! 🚨
Tomorrow is going to be a super busy Saturday for my humans! If you want to grab some world-class smoked pulled pork or just see the crew, here is what the schedule looks like:
Stop #1 We will be seeing all of our fantastic friends over at the Clark Fork Veterinary Clinic Client Appreciation Barbecue! Go get some pulled pork🐾🍔

Stop #2 (Social Visit!): Right after that, Mom and Dad are stopping by the Powell County Community Barbecue at the Fairgrounds just to say a big hello to everyone and celebrate the renovation progress! We won't be serving food at this one—Mom is just checking in since she serves on the Fairgrounds Management Board!

Unfortunately, Mom gave me the strict veteran commander treatment and said I have to stay home. Apparently, it’s not safe for me to be hanging out at the fairgrounds while it's an active construction zone.

It’s going to be a great Saturday, so make sure you go out, support the vet clinic, stop by the fairgrounds for some yummy burgers and save some scraps for me!
Stay out of the kennel,
Keel 🐾

06/04/2026

Entry #30: The Vet, Goofy Juice, and the Two-Week Fetch Ban 🦷💉

Fans, it looks like I might need to officially fire my PR Rep! I think she completely forgot to post my entry from Tuesday, so today you get a special Thursday Twofer!

The Ultimate Car Ride Betrayal
Dad completely tricked me today and took me to see... the dentist.

The morning started out totally normal, but I really should have figured something was up when my sisters and I didn't get our breakfast the second we got back from our morning walk. Then, Dad looked at me and asked if I wanted to go for a R-I-D-E!! Well, of course I want to go for a ride! And honestly, Dad, you don’t have to spell it out like that—I know exactly what you’re talking about!

I got to hang my head out the truck window and let my ears flap in the wind all the way to the clinic. I was loving life... right up until we pulled into the parking lot.

Wrestling at the "Spa"
When I got there, my friend Bailey came out to say hi to me. It is a very good thing she is used to wrestling 4-H steers, because Dad had to warn her right away that I am super strong and love to pull on my leash!

Anyway, the dentist gave me some "goofy juice" and made me super sleepy. While I was out, I had my teeth cleaned, a broken tooth pulled, and my nails clipped. It was basically a luxury day at the spa! I was sleeping so hard that I didn’t even want to wake up, so I ended up spending the entire day hanging out at the clinic.

The Worst News Ever
I was still a little wobbly when Dad finally brought me home, but after a good night's sleep, I am totally back to my old self!

There's just one massive problem. The dentist said NO FETCH FOR TWO WHOLE WEEKS because I like to turn everything into a game of tug-of-war! Say what???? Two weeks without my garage sprints?! How am I supposed to survive this? 😩
Keep me in your thoughts during this difficult, fetch-less time, fans.

Your dapper (and clean-toothed) boy,
Keel 🐾

06/04/2026

Entry #29: Banished to the Kennel (The Ultimate Man Cave) 🐕🚧

The gig is up, fans. Mom has finally gotten tired of my counter-surfing shenanigans, and she officially had Dad drag the kennel out of the garage.

But don't worry about me—I managed to flip the script. I now have my very own "man cave" right in the living room, complete with that ultra-comfy mattress pad they bought me. I have to admit, these accommodations are much better than what the TSA used to offer me back in Texas!

The Bus Duty Break
Mom and Dad both worked today, so I had to spend some time hanging out in my new cave. Luckily, Dad's school bus duty was slow enough that he was able to swing back home in the middle of the day to let me out for a massive session of fetch.

Field Sprints > Flooded Rivers
We had absolutely zero walks at Arrowstone Park today. The Clark Fork River is just way too high right now, and Dad said the banks are starting to erode even more. Since the park was a no-go, we had to play fetch in the field behind the house instead.

Honestly? It's not even a downgrade. I get to run at absolute max speed and bark my head off the entire time! I am positive the neighbors are looking out their windows wondering what the heck all the excitement is about. 🦻🌾

📢 PR Department Notice (Again!)
Mom says there will NOT be a diary update on Wednesday. She has to be at the Air National Guard base at the absolute crack of dawn to work on some retirement paperwork.

Seriously, Mom... whatever happened to the whole "one weekend a month, two weeks a year" promise?? This schedule is cutting into my fetch time! ✈️💼

See you guys on Thursday!
Master of the Man Cave,
Keel 🐾

06/01/2026

Entry #28: High Water, High Jinks, and High-Speed Butter Heists 🌊🌽

As many of you know, it rained most of the day today. Dad was a little worried about taking my sisters and me to Arrowstone Park because the Clark Fork River was rising fast, and my swimming skills are apparently not quite up to Olympic gold level yet. To compensate, we played a LOT of fetch in the field behind the house.

The Helena Expedition
Mom and Dad needed to restock on supplies for the Bird Dog BBQ food trailer, and they decided I was finally tired enough to be left alone. They decided to run to Helena to get the groceries, and while they were out, they also needed to pick up a mattress pad for my new kennel—because let's face it, I absolutely cannot sleep on the hard floor. I am highly pampered, remember!!
In hopes of keeping my redecorating skills to a strict minimum while they were gone, they stuffed something called a "West Paw" toy with peanut butter and kibble...Well, I'm pretty sure the language Mom used in the video she took when they got back is not allowed on social media, so you probably shouldn’t watch it… ok?? Let’s just say my mom has spent a whole lot of money on expensive enrichment toys to entertain me, but my absolute favorite toys in the world are still plain old plastic shopping sacks. 🧬🛍️

The Sweet Corn Caper
Later, while Dad was cooking dinner, I smelled something incredibly yummy on the counter. The very second he stepped out of the kitchen, my counter-surfing skills went into immediate action, and I acquired myself a snack. Needless to say, my parents did not have corn on the cob for dinner.

Right after dinner, while Mom was clearing the table, she turned her back for a split second. I thought I had just enough time to hop up onto the table and grab the butter dish again. Let’s just say Mom is surprisingly quick for an old lady, and I got the scolding of a lifetime. 🤫🧈

Wound Up Like a March Hare
In the end, my parents realized I was wound up tighter than a clock and desperately needed a real walk. Mom was going to take me out solo, but Cabela wasn’t about to let her leave the house without her.

So, we all got to go down to Arrowstone Park after all! Because the river was moving extremely fast and spilling over, we had to stay strictly on our leashes. But a walk is a walk, and I'll take it!

Still outsmarting the kitchen counters,
Keel 🐾

05/31/2026

Entry #27: The Great Escape Mystery, Sheet Shredding, and the Threat of the Kennel 🕵️‍♂️🧅

My PR rep is finally back home from her Air Guard training, and let’s just say I definitely missed her way more than she missed me!

Mom says my ongoing shenanigans are going to land me in some serious trouble. I think I'm just keeping life interesting.

Let's rewind to everything that went down while she was gone:

The Locked-Gate Mystery
On Thursday night, Mom and Dad were over at the Planetree Kids Festival serving up some serious BBQ. They left my sisters and me home completely unsupervised and, quite frankly, starving. Taking matters into my own paws, I took up the noble task of counter-surfing and found all kinds of excellent goodies.

But that wasn't even the crazy part. Somehow, my sisters found a way completely out of the fenced yard! Needless to say, Mom and Dad were in absolute shock when they drove up. The girls were hanging out outside the fence, yet all the gates were still locked tight and the house doors were shut. It is currently an active, unsolved Deer Lodge mystery. 👽🐾

The Plant-Sheet Portal
On Friday, while Dad was away at physical therapy, I decided the garage layout was looking a bit stale. I redecorated by finding all the big sheets Mom uses to cover her plants and dragged them one by one through the doggie portal into the yard. It was a fantastic time. Dad really needs to remember: walk me before you do anything else!!!

Outsmarting Dad (The Onion Incident)
Dad thinks he is outsmarting me to solve my counter-surfing habits, but I am still three steps ahead of him.

On Saturday, while he was out playing BINGO, I managed to raid the kitchen counter again. This time, I scored a prize. Did you know onions are perfectly ball-shaped?! They roll great!

Unfortunately, Mom came home from Guard duty, saw the onion aftermath, and immediately gave Dad a direct order: he has to put the kennel together.

We’ll see about that, Mom. We will see about that. 🐕 🚧

Glad to have my PR rep back,
Keel 🐾

05/28/2026

Entry #26: The Scarecrow Showdown and the Ultimate Treat Baiting System 🦾🌾

Both Mom and Dad worked today, and needless to say, my walks were greatly reduced. To make things worse, Dad had physical therapy before work, so he wasn’t able to take me out for my morning walk. Then his bus duty was particularly busy, meaning he couldn’t even swing home to play fetch with me.

Since the professionals were unavailable, I had to initiate my own physical patrol duty of our property.

The Elimination of the Scarecrow Threat
While I was patrolling the garage, I discovered a hidden basket of toys that Mom has apparently been keeping from me. Can you believe there was a BALL just sitting in there?!

While I was admiring the ball in all its glory, two rogue scarecrows snuck up on me and attacked! It was a bitter, brutal fight to the end. The battle even spilled outside through the doggie door. I must say, they put up a good fight, but in the end, I came out on top. Let’s just say we never have to worry about a sneak attack from those scarecrows ever again. The threat has been completely eliminated. You're welcome, citizens.

How to Train Your Humans
Since I’ve been living here for three weeks now, I have finally gotten my parents properly trained. Mom thinks she is smarter than me, but I beg to differ.
See, the trick is simple: as soon as I unload from the truck, I run straight to the garage because it’s time for fetch. If Dad refuses to participate in fetch, Mom will grab the treats and try to bait me to come into the house. When that doesn’t work, she has to walk all the way to the side door, shake the treat bag again, and of course, I'll finally go inside (mostly because I don’t want to be left out there by myself).
Mom thinks she's outsmarting me, but I am one smart cookie—because I get double the treats out of the deal! 🍪

🎪 Planetree is Tonight! 🎪
Don't forget that the Planetree Kids Festival is happening TONIGHT! Come grab some dinner at the playground by McDonald's from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The smells are already amazing!

📢 PR Department Notice
Mom says there will be no diary updates on Friday or Saturday. My official Public Relations specialist has to attend a military class. I will try not to completely destroy the house while she is in training!

See you at the playground!
Over and out,
Keel 🐾

05/27/2026

Entry #25: The Three-Week Anniversary, Pheasant Training, and Night Patrol 🇺🇸🦆

Can you believe it, fans? I officially made my grand escape from the TSA Training Center three weeks ago today! I really hit the absolute doggie lottery when my ticket got drawn by Mom and Dad. Life in Montana is pretty sweet.

Training Day with Dad
Dad was off yesterday, which meant I got every single one of my required walks right on schedule. The geese were flying low, and the best part? FedEx finally delivered that pheasant scent Dad ordered from Amazon! The official bird dog training can now begin—look out, Montana wildlife!

The Lap Dog Backfire
Mom had a really hard, stressful day at work and was in desperate need of her emotional support dog. Being the good boy I am, I made sure to crawl right up into her lap so we could take a nice, long nap together in the recliner.
..In the end, though, this kindness kind of backfired on her. Mom had to drag herself out of bed at 2:30 AM this morning because she heard me barking up a storm in the backyard. Don’t worry, Mom! I was just on official patrol duty. A family of deer was getting way too close to the bird feeder, and someone had to hold the line. You're welcome.

Dapper and Dangerous
My brand-new custom collar and harness from Tactipup arrived, and I have to say, I look incredibly dapper. I'm sporting a very serious tactical look now. Let’s see how these heavy-duty straps hold up against the mud and current of the Clark Fork River during my next swim!

🚨 Thursday Festival Reminder! 🚨
Don't forget that tomorrow, Thursday, May 28th, the Bird Dog BBQ trailer will be up and running for the Planetree Kids Festival! Come see us at the playground next to McDonald's from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Make sure to stop by, say hi, and grab some delicious BBQ for dinner so Mom and Dad don't have to cook at home! 🍖🍟

Stay safe out there,
Keel 🐾

05/26/2026

Entry #24: Baby Ducks, Table Clearing, and the Great Butter Mystery 🧈🦆

Hey Fans, I hope everyone had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! Having three straight days with Mom and Dad home was the absolute best, even if they did spend most of the holiday weekend working. The house and yard just constantly smelled like smoky, delicious BBQ, so you won't hear me complaining too loud!

The Duckling Protocol
During our daily walks at Arrowstone Park, I spotted some brand-new baby ducks swimming along the Clark Fork River. My bird dog instincts kicked into overdrive, and I really, really wanted to go jump in and say a close-up hello. Dad held me back, though, and told me I have to wait until they can fly before I'm allowed to investigate. Buzzkill!

The Dining Room Cleanup
Yesterday, Mom and Dad had that big birthday party to cater. Because of their busy schedule, my personal itinerary took a hit—I lost one of my scheduled walks, and to make matters worse, dinner was late!
I was already pretty upset with Dad, but then he added insult to injury. He came inside to feed my sisters and me, but then left me behind when he went back out to unpack the catering vehicle. Naturally, I had to find a way to channel my feelings. I looked over at the dining room table, decided it was looking a bit cluttered, and figured it needed a thorough clearing off.
I'm still not entirely sure why Dad threw the butter away afterward, though? It’s not like I licked the whole thing or anything... 😇

Keel's Viral Sketchbook 🎨✨
If you saw my last post, you know I just had to jump on the latest AI trend! I had Mom plug in all of my life experiences, quirks, and professional background into the system, and honestly? I think my custom illustrator sketchbook turned out pretty accurate! It captures my good side, my "redecorating" talents, and my deep passion for brisket perfectly.

Let me know what you guys think of my character sheet!

Catch you on the next walk,
Keel 🐾

05/25/2026

Entry #23: Yard Work Warfare, Shoe Heists, and Festival Prep 🛠️👟

Today was a massive day of discovery. For starters, did you know Mom likes to play in the dirt just as much as I do??

The Gardening Assistant
She was having all kinds of fun pulling grass and weeds out of the flowerbeds, so being the helpful guy I am, I offered to haul the weeds away for her. Instead of a thank you, she had the absolute audacity to yell at me! Fine, if my hauling services weren't appreciated, I decided I’d help her dig the rest of those weeds up instead. Let’s just say Mom was not thrilled with my excavating techniques.

While Mom and Dad were working in the yard, they let Cabela and me hang out with them. Our sister Dakota wasn't so lucky—she still wanders off and completely refuses to listen, so Dad had to constantly stop what he was doing to go look for her.

The Shoe Portal
My second major discovery of the day: the doggie door isn’t just for coming and going. It turns out, you can actually bring shoes through it and take them outside! Oh, let the adventures begin! Mom and Dad might want to start counting their footwear.

Back in the Crafting Kingdom
I was finally allowed back into Mom's shop (Procraftination Designs), and let me tell you, that place is a straight-up treasure trove! I could easily spend a whole week in there checking out every single nook and cranny. Dad still insists Mom has a hoarding problem, but Mom maintains it’s strictly a "crafting problem" and told him to mind his own business. I'm still siding with Mom—so many excellent textures to inspect!

Catering Coordination
To wrap up the day, Mom and Dad spent some serious time prepping food for a couple of big Bird Dog BBQ events this week:
Monday: They're catering a private birthday party!
Thursday – Planetree Kids Festival: This one sounds like an absolute blast. You can come visit the food trailer at the Playground by McDonald’s on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM!

Come hungry, because the smells are going to be incredible.

Catch you on Thursday,
Keel 🐾

05/24/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Today, we celebrate all of your hard work, dedication, and incredible achievements. You’ve reached a major milestone, and the entire community is incredibly proud of you!

As you turn the page to your next great adventure, remember the roots that grew you and the community always cheering you on. The future is bright, and it belongs to you.

Go out there and make your mark, Wardens! 🔵🟡

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