We purchased two part mini poodles late last spring from our humane society. Poor little things had been brought in at 3 years of age, they were severely underweight, had never been groomed or had seen a vet, weren't toilet trained, or trained in any way for that matter. Very scared trembling creatures. The humane society had a volunteer groomer who tried her best, they neutered them and gave them the rabies shot. We immediately took them to our vet for a thorough checkup and the rest of their immunizations etc. We worked with a trainer and clicker trained them, fed them properly and had them groomed properly. They are happy and much better nourished now, if anything we overdid that part. You sure wouldn't recognize them now. They have turned out to be very sweet lovable pooches. They also didn't even know how to play, they do now!

Wow, thanks everyone, for the great ideas. I just love the sharing from everyone in this group.... I loved EVERY idea you guys suggested!! I was planning on the kite thing, but your suggestions for the fishing pole, flag, etc were so great....made me think that I should make them all, and then just trade them out - sometimes he'll be holding a flag, other times flying a kite, etc......very cool! That way I don't have to settle on ONE idea! And picking up a dog or a frog or what ever I can find of the right size at a TS will be perfect at the bottom!!! Oh, and I loved the idea of the puddle, too! Thanks, everyone!!! Here's an updated picture....just a little more to go on his coveralls. Oh, and NICE....I don't THINK I'm going to paint the other parts...unless you had a particular idea in mind?

Oh the precision we all know and love from you. What a clever idea. You really captured the spirit of the boy, his dawg and a balloon. WHAT A VIEW!!! you have in your garden!

Agree it is definitely FAKE - a set up for You Tube - everyone wants their 15 minutes of fame... but setting up your kids for that? I have 2 kids and at no time did they do anything like this! And you know what - FAKE rhymes with BAKE - does the mother bake? Why did she even have the flour? Does she have baking soda or baking powder? I know of a situation where children engaged in a similar activity and the parents were high/hung over while the children acted out and Child Protective came out - where is Child Protective Services on this?