Fall is here!

I'm loving this fall weather, although sometimes I don't understand why it's so cool in the mornings. I don't like to go out with Dad sometimes. I will wait for awhile until it feels warmer outside! I get up with Dad and he feeds me breakfast, then usually a little stroll, but not so much these days.

Mom and I have been walking in the afternoon. We've even seen other 'walkers' out, so it's been a good experience for me.

Last week, we were walking with our friend Dana, and I happened to 'sniff' a snake. A copperhead, to be exact! Fortunately it was a little cool that day, and Mom noticed the mistake I was about to make!




You may not be able to see it in this photo. It's to the right of the leaves that are sticking out on the trail.

Photo opps

Late summer, Mom & I went to a dog park I had never visited. It was so much fun! She was a little nervous, but I knew what I was doing! There were no other pups there, so we had the run of the place. I didn't want to leave!

Advanced Graduate!

I took another class at PetSmart. This time there were only 2 other pups in my class, Sake and LadyBelle. We're all about the same size, and Sake and I resemble each other, if only in color!

This was a very interesting class. We all did very well, preparing for an eventual Canine Good Citizen certification, somewhere down the line. On our graduation night, we were all 3 'off' a little. Our parents couldn't understand it, and Jennifer (our trainer) was quite surprised by our actions.

We didn't mind posing together after all was said and done.

Early morning walks

Mom and I had lots of early morning walks during the summer. It was so hot during the day, we would hit the trails very early. Most days there was a short ride to the park and I was ok with that. Mom noticed anything out of the ordinary, though, and I would get sick in the car. We had lots of great walks, and I saw my first box turtle on the trail. I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. I got some practice, meeting people on the trail, and seeing other pups. I, for the most part, was able to compose myself while the other pups made all the noise. Mom was quite proud of me! The squirrels, though, now that's another story! Those little buggers just need a good chase!

I'm a Winner!

We're back to catching up. In July, I won the Cutest Pet Photo! Mom submitted my photo to Muttz R Us, the one of me with my new toy on July 26 post, and lo and behold, I won!! We were all so excited! Mom picked out a t-shirt and I'm a celebrity!

I'm baaaack!!

Whew! What a day I've had! What a summer I've had:)

We'll start with my last couple of days and catch up on my summer later, alrighty?

Yesterday started off in a pretty normal way. Mom and I went for a long walk as usual, but we walked on a trail we haven't visited in a long while. It was SO much fun! I didn't get to greet any people or pups, but I spotted some squirrels!

We were home for a little while when Mom got a call and decided to meet our friend Dana for another walk and some lunch. It was such a nice day. I waited in the car while Mom and Dana did a little shopping, then I got to walk with them to get a sandwich and then off we went to a trail I've never walked on before! woohoo!! There were people and pups, too! Mom said I was being a good girl. I laid down and waited patiently (for the most part) while the people ate and talked. On the way back to the cars, I walked with Dana. She doesn't have a pup, and she really likes me. We had to stop quite a bit because I was so excited. It's hard to be a good girl ALL the time! I was one tired puppy when we got home!

Today, it was back in the car. Mind you, I'm not real fond of getting in the car yet. Sometimes, I will trick Mom and Dad and just jump right in. Most of the time, though, I let them 'bribe' me with a treat. hehe

After a breakfast stop for Mom and Dad, we went to a fun place for me! It was called 'Strutt with your Mutt'. There were SO many 'mutts' there! I was having the time of my life! Everyone was friendly and smiling! The best part was some of the people were giving out treats! It was like doggy Trick-or-Treat!! After we walked around the booths, Mom and Dad checked out the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test area. My friend Mike (my very first trainer, well with Mom and Dad anyway) asked if we were going to try the test today, but Mom and Dad think I'm not quite ready. I got to say hi to Leo, Mike's pup. I wanted to play, but I needed to find somebody my own size!

Next, we decided to walk down the Trolley Trail for a little while. That was great fun for me, meeting more pups along the way. I started acting silly on the way back. Dad tried to catch it on video, but I was too quick for him. Something about the surface I'm walking on sometimes just puts me in a silly mood. We got back to the main stage area and watched some of the contests, then it was time to head home. I got a good nap in the car, and slept way the rest of the afternoon.

What is this? Back to the car? Now we're going to do my Petsmart trip. We're working on me not trying to clean up under the shelves. After Petsmart, we went to Lowe's. My new favorite store! I got more treats! They were so kind to me. Mom and Dad noticed I was walking up to the employees at Petsmart and Lowe's. I'm under the impression all employees carry treat bags? Is that not right?

Well, I am one more tired puppy tonight, so I got Mom to work on our blog while I get a good nap in. Now it's almost bedtime, and I'm ready!

Out of July and in to August

Last week Mom picked me up a little early from my doggy day care day. I wasn't quite sure what was going on, but she told me I'd be back tomorrow.

Sure enough, I got to go back on Friday! And I got to stay the entire weekend! woohoo!!

I'm kinda sad though. It turns out, Mom and Dad met my favorite little girl and spent the weekend with her and her family. They told me it was just too hot for me to make the trip. Maybe next time they go it will be cooler so Sandy and I can join them. And I might get to spend a weekend with Toby & Haley there sometime!

We're having some hot weather today. Mom and I went for a walk early this morning. I want to go outside and play this evening, so Mom said maybe I would like to 'swim' when we go outside. Whatever, Mom. Let's just go outside! Pretty Please!!