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!!

Intermediate Graduate!

This is my toy Dad gave me after his trip last week.

I completed my 2nd training class tonight. I'm a graduate of the Intermediate Training Class at Petsmart! woohoo!!

Mom says I was so 'antsy' she didn't know if I would make it or not! My friends and I took turns going out into the store to show Jennifer what we had learned. It seemed to me that we needed to be having a play time while we waited. I was trying to voice my opinion as much as possible!

It was finally my turn to shine. Well, ok, my 'heel' needs work, but hey, Mom wondered if I'd ever get the hang of 'loose leash walking'. There's hope!


We went for the polka-dotted mortar board:)


Pomp and circumstance!

We only had 1 dog that didn't finish our class. Pretty amazing!

After class, Mom & Dad got me a new toy. I like it, and I'll try to learn to play with it, but tonight, I just want to chill:)

'Ruby-versary'

Mom says today is our 'Ruby-versary'! Hard to believe it's already been 6 months since I joined the family! When Dad got back from his business trip this afternoon, he gave me a new toy! I love it!



See my smile?

A day of 'firsts'

Mom and I were out for our morning walk this morning when I met my first kitty cat! He was laying in the sidewalk as we approached. He saw us before I saw him, so he stood up and arched his back. Mom stopped walking, so I did, too. She started saying 'Kitty, kitty'. What was that thing? He started 'slinking' towards us and making this funny sound mom called a 'meow'. Then Mom knelt down and told me it was a kitty. The kitty's owner saw us, so he came out and told us this kitty thinks he's a dog. We got close enough to 'sniff' each other, but after that I was ready to get on with my walk. Kitty schmitty!

This evening, Mom and I went outside to play a little ball. I was having a blast running through my tunnel and 'fetching' the ball for her. It was pretty hot outside, so we got my pool out. With just a little water in it, I really liked stepping in - with no coaxing to get my ball! I stood in it for a short time and cooled off. Nice!

Future Dog Trainer

This photo was taken during our Texas trip Father's Day Weekend.



Are we good girls or what?

July photos

It was dark. That flash was BRIGHT!