I’m the guardian of the house

Jacksey needs to see—

Needs to know I’m always right.

Who is alpha?  Me!

 

Birddog in the yard behind,

Catdog in the front.

Dingo when I have to fight,

Labrador at night.

 

Willing to go for a walk,

Watchdog for my dish

I’ll sound alarms when people knock,

I’ll even herd goldfish.

 

I love to curl up by the fire,

Humans are my pups.

I patrol the backyard wire.

I chew on plastic cups.

 

Nillie is my given name,

Master calls me sister.

I am loyal to a fault,

Rub my belly, Mister.