FINALLY - Gpa found a dog park!!!! YEAH!!!

I just never thought it was going to happen and then. walla....Gpa found my favorite dog park and after a bit of walking with the leash, then running through the park on my own and chatting with 3 new doggie friends Gpa surprised me by showing me a new red frizbee (I chewed up the yellow one so he's hiding this one).  YEAH!!!  WE SURE HAD FUN.  I caught about half of those he threw and tried to obey his commands.  I remember coming to this park with my master (Cherry Park) - it is a grand place to run! 

NO WAY - NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!

Oh my this was a traumatic day.  I thought we were going to my favorite store to buy a treat (Petco) but then....a lady took me into a room and put a chain around my neck - OH MY---- she finally quit what she was trying to do cause I got so scared (I think they said something about cutting my toenails) - HA - that ain't gonna happen.  Guess Gma Gpa will have to figure out a different way.  Gma had the camera but....since I was jumping all over the place trying to get out she didn't get any pictures.  

WALKING with Gma

Gma & I go walking a lot and I'm now excited when I see the leash cause I know we get to go somewhere.  When I'm really good (don't pull at all) she takes off the nose leash and just uses the regular one - I almost have that one figured out.  I've even learned to sit at street corners and not go into the traffic.  

G&G are wearing me out!

OH MY I'm tired today - G&G were so excited to be back from their trip to San Francisco that they've taken me out to the park EVERY day and today.....I got to run all by myself without the leash - as long as I came back to Gpa he was happy.  I sure had fun at Dom/Shayda's while G&G were away for the week.  Dom took me running and that sure made me happy.   Shayda's baby is due soon so she doesn't move too fast. 

Gpa bought me a new frisbee today (since I've chewed all my others) but he won't let me keep it in the back yard now - just when we go out running.  G&G are sure using a new word a lot - HEEL - so I stay close to them when we walk because they give me treats when I follow that command.

Yesterday at the park I had several MALE friends greet me and I just decided to SIT down so they wouldn't pester me.  Gma was glad I was on the leash and we didn't stay very long.  Then,  Gma decided I needed a bath so - HO HUM  I tried to hide behind the toilet but they found me.  I really do feel better all nice & clean and the other MALE dogs shouldn't pester me now.  I was glad to be clean since we had one of those BABIES come visit yesterday - they sure smell strange.  G&G seem to really like this baby Jadyn and I wasn't very happy when they spent more time with her than with ME.  We also had a visit from Casey and it was fun to see him---I remember him.   

And we drove by my Master's house but didn't stop - I'm having a hard time understanding why we don't go there anymore - I tried to show them how excited I was but they didn't seem to understand.   There were 2 new cars in the driveway so I'm confused.

Gma was a bit lazy when I woke her at 4 am, 5 am and 6:30 am today.  I was just ready to play and she wasn't ready to get up yet. 

Until next time ..... 

Gpa is smart

Boy that Gpa knows how to play ball! We play soccer - he kicks it to me and I bounce it back. When he is resting in the house - we play with the red ball. Mostly I bring it back to him to throw again. He is trying something new that I'm a bit confused about - he puts the ball on my head and expects me to catch it - but I almost have that figured out. I do notice that I do all the running and he doesn't move very fast.

I am really enjoying by new 'pillow-up' beds. At night I sleep on the big pillow with my master's shirt and when we're watching TV in the evening I lay on the white pillow beside Gma (she scratches my ears and I really like that).

today we went for a nice walk in a park and with Gma up/down the street(with the yukky leash) but they let me walk all around the park as long as I wear it so I guess I'll put up with it. I tried to scratch it off once but they weren't very happy about that so I decided to behave. I do protest a bit when Gma puts on the leash - I spit out the treat just to show her I really don't want that leash. I would rather be running, but for now (until we go to the beach next month) this is better than not going out at all. Tonight I'm going to visit my master's friends (DomShayda) for 6 days while G&G are going out of town. They said they would be back soon.

I'll have some pics with my new leash in my next blog.

MY MASTER CALLED!

Yeah - I talked with my master today all the way from Dominican Republic (where ever that is).  I kept hearing his voice but couldn't find him - I looked in 'his' room and went to the kitchen door but he wasn't there but I could hear his voice and his whistle.  Well, I miss him all he same but G&G are taking good care of me.  Yesterday we went out walking a lot -- they have a new leash that won't let me walk too far ahead but once I figured it out I find I can walk really fast this way and Gma doesn't get upset with me.  Besides, she gives me lots of treats when I walk close by her side and don't pull on the leash.  Today is a hot day and I'm glad to be inside with air conditioning and taking naps on my new pillows (actually I kind of like sleeping on them and G&G won't allow me on their bed).  I tried to get on my master's bed one night but they ended that real quick.  Gma will take pics of me walking later and post them.  

walking with a leash

Today I learned how to heal - walking along-side Gma-Gpa with a leash.  It isn't my favorite thing to do but it works and they give me treats when I don't pull on the leash.  Strange - they walk with the leash wrapped around their back - how do they expect me to go forward with a leash behind them?  Hmmmm.  but it seems to work and walking is much easier for all of us.  And, Gma had to give me a bath the other night - ho hum!  I got all dirty in the back yard and a bath was the only way to clean me up - those pesky squirrels love to taunt me and I run through the dirt/mud to get at them.  One sat on top of the barn roof and chattered - now how in the world can I get up there!  I'm enjoying my stay at Gma-Gpa's - they don't move very fast but its ok - Gpa is a great soccer player and we're having fun.

Scout had a good first 

night away from Ryan - slept in G&G bedroom on her new pillow - woke Gma up at 5 am to go outside.  Her 'situation' for next 2-3 wks means she isn't able to walk through the house like she's used to and she is spending all of her inside time on pillows:)  

Yesterday - Colby (next door) came to play with her - he brought her a new frisbee

Farewell to Scout for 10 mos

Ryan left for Domincan Republic Aug 6 (Wed) today. Saying goodbye to Scout was difficult. Gma & Gpa will take good care of her. She had a quiet day today and took several long naps 'pillow-up' ,her new command, is working very well. Gma & Gpa will enjoy having her and report on-going events.