Day one started with Georgia play-bowing and getting zoomy around the run when I went to pick her up. Usually she comes to the gate and sits politely for the leash to be put on, but that day she was ready to go. On the way to the airport, we had a little talk and I told her some of what she would need to know for the trip, but I had no idea she would listen to me so well.

When we got to the airport, she was a bit apprehensive but she quickly overcame her anxiety and jumped right into the little plane for her star-studded trip. I think she had more fun on the plane than anyone else - especially when we were landing.

Before we left Kanab, Georgia had demanded a pink diamond-studded collar and leash, so Elissa made the phone call and Darcy (our series producer) had it waiting for us. The funny thing was that Georgia had also wanted to be driven to the Beverly Hilton in style, so the Nat Geo Channel was nice enough to send two Escalades to pick us up. Again, she jumped right in and made herself at home (although the car was missing the blue M&Ms and Evian water).

The ride to the hotel was uneventful but once we got there, Georgia had to start earning her kibble. The first thing we did was walk through the hotel lobby and up to the room. She went into the lobby like she owned the place and once we were in the room, she ate her lunch.

Then we went down to meet all the Nat Geo executives. Throughout the entire meeting, Georgia was so well-behaved, just lying by my feet as content as could be. (I think she was a little bored by that point.) I'm still so proud of her: Not many dogs would go from southern Utah to Beverly Hills with such enthusiasm and have such a good time as she did.

I think I was way more uncomfortable in the L.A. area than she was! The whole time, her body posture was loose and, aside from some panting, I could tell her transformation to full-time diva was complete.

I thought she would be so worn out by the end of the day (I know I was) that she would sleep soundly through the night. Boy, was I wrong! Around three in the morning, I was awakened by her patented Georgia kisses and play-bows, so I had to take her for a quick walk. She also had to go to the bathroom. I have to say again how very proud I am of Georgia: Although she has probably spent very little time (if any) in a home, she was totally house-trained.