Echo walked much better this afternoon - distractions were greatly reduced, especially canine ones. To celebrate we stopped for ice cream before a quick stop at the library.
Our focus the last few days has been off leash manners: patience through doorways, no begging while we eat, calm crate exit, and no "houseplay". We need some visitors to work on calm greetings in the home. Of course we worked in some obedience. Echo is working on SIT, DOWN, SIT; the first two are easy, the sit from a down has been challenging, but improving. He actually did it once tonight without prompting.
Puppy hygiene tonight included our least favorite activity, nail trimming. Echo received a bath in preparation for his day at work tomorrow.
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown
September 30, 2008
September 29, 2008
Not A Good Day
Yesterday was a good day. It was filled with a few uneventful outings (farm, grocery, restaurant) and a couple walks. Of course the weekly ear cleaning.
Today was another puppy training class in Janesville for Echo. Immediately after exitingthe care, Echo was timid and afraid of three large boulders lying near the walking path. We made friends with the rocks and I knew it was not going to be a good day.
Exercise was the name of the game. We walked for an hour along the river. Echo was not walking very good and receiving constant correction. We were trailing the pack and he always wanted to be with the other dogs. He did better when he was in the lead.
Echo understood the reason for the correction; he would immediately return to my side and HEEL. However, he just couldn't help himself. He wanted to be with the other dogs. He reacted much the same way as when Buddy and he are separated on our walks.
Echo also serenaded everyone. He cried and whined A LOT. Overall it was not a good day.
"If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one." - Andy Rooney
Today was another puppy training class in Janesville for Echo. Immediately after exitingthe care, Echo was timid and afraid of three large boulders lying near the walking path. We made friends with the rocks and I knew it was not going to be a good day.
Exercise was the name of the game. We walked for an hour along the river. Echo was not walking very good and receiving constant correction. We were trailing the pack and he always wanted to be with the other dogs. He did better when he was in the lead.
Echo understood the reason for the correction; he would immediately return to my side and HEEL. However, he just couldn't help himself. He wanted to be with the other dogs. He reacted much the same way as when Buddy and he are separated on our walks.
Echo also serenaded everyone. He cried and whined A LOT. Overall it was not a good day.
"If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one." - Andy Rooney
Crate = Boring
Yesterday, after having breakfast and a little run around time outside, mom worked on “sit”, “stay”, “stand”, “down”, and “under”. She has added a “new twist” to under. I have to back under a chair while in the down position. Do you know how HARD that is??? I don’t understand it totally yet, but I’m getting it. Then, we went to Mindy and Dan’s so that I could visit with my canine cousins. Mom, Dad, Mindy and Dan just talked, talked, talked (boring). Then we went to Home Depot and Menard’s. We walked up and down the isles, stood in line and I got pet by some people.
Dinner at Red Robin was fun. Do you know that Red Robin serves lots of kids, so there is all sorts of food available under the table? Mom was not pleased that I kept wanting to “surf” the floor.
Today was semi-boring, even though mom says: “it is good for me”. After some obedience work, mom put me in the crate for 5 hours!! BORING! I don’t need to learn how to sleep in a crate during the day, I already do that all night long. But, mom says she needed to make sure that I would not bark or whine if I was in the crate alone for a long period of time during the day. Of course I won’t. I’m good! After a boring day, mom took me out to dinner, and JoAnn’s fabrics where once again I walked up and down the isles. That was more fun
I hope I don’t spend a lot of time in the crate tomorrow…. Boring, boring, boring.
Your friend, Slick
September 28, 2008
Going to the Bigs
I met some cool new friends today at my first CGC class today. There are five of us dogs that are aspiring to receive our CGC...plus the instructor is very good.
I think today was mostly a review to see what we knew. Sit, stay, down, heel, stepping onto and sitting nicely on a platform that could be a grooming station, and mom leaving my sight for a little while. We had picked up Nikki and her border collie before we went to class so they could practice obedience in one of the rings. After class when we dropped Nikki back home, I had a chance to meet and really greet her border collie.
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She was SOOO nice - I think she likes me.
After that, mom kept me pretty busy. First we went to Walgreen’s to get a picture of me, as part of a fund-raiser for the Delta Society.
Then we met Mindy (mom’s puppy) and Dan (Mindy’s mate), Mindy’s canine children, and Mike (mom’s puppy) and Christine (his mate) at to the Capitol Brewery’s Dogtoberfest fund-raiser for the Humane Society. There were lots and lots of dogs! At first mom was not sure if I should go, but Nikki convinced her that it would be a good experience for me. And, as usual, Nikki was right.
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Lots of people told mom what a good dog I was, so well behaved, AND how handsome I was. We passed out lots of Occupaws business cards too. So it was a good day for Occupaws and me.
After a little rest at home, we met mom and dad’s friends, Joe and Karen at Chili’s for supper. At dinner, at first, I was very good, but for some reason near the end of dinner I was “antsy”. I just could not stay in a “down” position. As mom and dad were done with dinner and just “talking” and “talking” and “talking” mom and dad decided to leave. I don’t know why I was antsy, I did not have to go ”potty”, but I think the position I was in next to the table was pretty small, and I felt “squished” in. It was also the end of a long day.
That’s all for today.
Your friend, Slick
I think today was mostly a review to see what we knew. Sit, stay, down, heel, stepping onto and sitting nicely on a platform that could be a grooming station, and mom leaving my sight for a little while. We had picked up Nikki and her border collie before we went to class so they could practice obedience in one of the rings. After class when we dropped Nikki back home, I had a chance to meet and really greet her border collie.
She was SOOO nice - I think she likes me.
After that, mom kept me pretty busy. First we went to Walgreen’s to get a picture of me, as part of a fund-raiser for the Delta Society.
Then we met Mindy (mom’s puppy) and Dan (Mindy’s mate), Mindy’s canine children, and Mike (mom’s puppy) and Christine (his mate) at to the Capitol Brewery’s Dogtoberfest fund-raiser for the Humane Society. There were lots and lots of dogs! At first mom was not sure if I should go, but Nikki convinced her that it would be a good experience for me. And, as usual, Nikki was right.
Lots of people told mom what a good dog I was, so well behaved, AND how handsome I was. We passed out lots of Occupaws business cards too. So it was a good day for Occupaws and me.
After a little rest at home, we met mom and dad’s friends, Joe and Karen at Chili’s for supper. At dinner, at first, I was very good, but for some reason near the end of dinner I was “antsy”. I just could not stay in a “down” position. As mom and dad were done with dinner and just “talking” and “talking” and “talking” mom and dad decided to leave. I don’t know why I was antsy, I did not have to go ”potty”, but I think the position I was in next to the table was pretty small, and I felt “squished” in. It was also the end of a long day.
That’s all for today.
Your friend, Slick
September 27, 2008
Orchard
On the road again this weekend. Echo was learning to share the backseat with Buddy. They still have a few issues to work out. Echo sat up almost the entire ride home - he didn't think he had enough room to lie down.
Two quick visits to check up on the Grandmas. Echo was calm and relaxed watching the debate last night and touring the assisted living apartment today. He spent a little time outside this afternoon helping pick apples. He was the official taster.
The hardest part was keeping him away from the bees and vice versa.
Two quick visits to check up on the Grandmas. Echo was calm and relaxed watching the debate last night and touring the assisted living apartment today. He spent a little time outside this afternoon helping pick apples. He was the official taster.
The hardest part was keeping him away from the bees and vice versa.
September 26, 2008
Helping confused humans
Mom and dad took me to our usual breakfast “hangout”, Shelton’s in Cross Plains. Unlike Echo’s experience at some restaurant where he was asked to leave at first, the folks at Shelton’s absolutely love to see me. Poor Echo! He must have been so embarrassed. Oh, well, I guess that is our job too, to teach everybody about the role service dogs have in society.
Then, off to Menard’s, where mom and dad wandered the building looking for something….Mom left dad in one department, when she and I walked thru the pet department (making sure I don’t take any dog treats) and then to the garage door area.
Then, off to Menard’s, where mom and dad wandered the building looking for something….Mom left dad in one department, when she and I walked thru the pet department (making sure I don’t take any dog treats) and then to the garage door area.
Mom lost her opener, so we had to buy another. The store is so large that mom could not find her way out, so she asked me to “find outside”, that was after she couldn’t find which bathroom stall to use. I am confused too about what “find outside” means, but I was better than her, as mom asked me to walk ahead of her and go first.
Then, off to Copp’s grocery store where we wandered the isles, and once again mom told me to “find outside”. Doesn’t mom know what door to go in and out of? After all, I am still a puppy. We eventually found our way out while dad was paying the check out clerk. (I don’t understand why she tapped the outside door, does that help her remember where “outside” is?
In the parking lot, mom was SO lost that she couldn’t find the car. What is a puppy to do???? I couldn’t find it either! Dad had to help. He tapped the car after we found it. That tapping a found object MUST be for mom. After a short nap, mom practiced finding the car with only our car parked in the driveway. Maybe she can find it on her own now.
Mindy is going to come over with her canine children tonight, so I should have a good time!
Your friend,
Slick
Oops
Last night we figured out that we have been overfeeding our dogs. We were incorrectly reading the measurements on the fancy scoop. We were using the two cup line as the one and one half cup line, so instead of three cups, Buddy has been getting four cups. No wonder he has gained so much weight. Echo has been getting an extra half cup daily, but he has shown no ill effects.
Echo went out to dinner last night. As we were ordering the manager came by, told us to "Get Out", and pointed toward the door. He didn't want us in the restaurant with a dog. Apparently he hadn't heard our conversation with the clerk about the guide dog in training. He asked if Echo was marked; we pointed out the cape and he grumled and walked away.
Before Echo received his dinner, we stopped for some free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery, without incident this time. Last time we were in with Buddy, we were told to "Get Out! No Dogs Allowed!"
Echo went out to dinner last night. As we were ordering the manager came by, told us to "Get Out", and pointed toward the door. He didn't want us in the restaurant with a dog. Apparently he hadn't heard our conversation with the clerk about the guide dog in training. He asked if Echo was marked; we pointed out the cape and he grumled and walked away.
Before Echo received his dinner, we stopped for some free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery, without incident this time. Last time we were in with Buddy, we were told to "Get Out! No Dogs Allowed!"
September 25, 2008
I Wanna be a Big Dog too!!!
I don’t understand Dale, Nikki’s dog. Mom, dad and I spent part of the day with Nikki and Dale, BUT Dale, kept ignoring me when Nikki was holding onto the harness. He kept walking in straight lines, slightly ahead of Nikki on her left. I really wanted to talk with him, but Dale said he was “working”. We all had lunch on the Student Union Terrace, then dad took some pictures of Dale “working”. Finally mom, dad and Nikki enjoyed some Babcock ice cream. It is definitely a “dog’s life”, as Dale and I didn't get any ice cream. But it was a beautiful day just to wander around campus.
Mom has noticed that I am really growing! My Occupaws vest needs to be adjusted to accommodate my growing size. Mom and dad have given me more freedom to wander around the house without them watching me as much. I have been very good in the house, not chewing inappropriately, staying off of furniture, hanging around mom and dad, or sleeping in my crate when I am bored.
Tonight was my final Puppy II class. We played some “recall” games, and did the usual, sit, down, stay, and leave it. Last night was graduation night at my puppy II class. One time they had everyone not eat food that got dropped on the floor. The other puppies must have been very hungry - they kept trying to steal the food as soon as their Mom looked away. Don't they know if you pretend to not be interested, their human will give them a better treat for not eating it!!
I start my CGC class Saturday. I wonder whom I will meet?
(Yawn) off to bed!
Slick
BOOM
It is official - Echo is no longer a cute little puppy. He lost his last puppy teeth. The last two to go were the lower canines. Do you remember when he used to look like this?
On our nighttime walk, we were all jolted with a loud boom. An electric transformer blew out. It was about 100 yards from where we were walking. Echo was startled, as was I, but everyone calmed down without barking. Then I stopped to talk to some of the neighbors that lost power and Echo remained in a DOWN STAY.
To add to the experience, we extended our walk around the block. Echo walked past more people and the emergency vehicles with their sirens blaring and lights flashing. He was not bothered by the sights and sounds, but there were a few strange shadows created that caused some mild concern.
On our nighttime walk, we were all jolted with a loud boom. An electric transformer blew out. It was about 100 yards from where we were walking. Echo was startled, as was I, but everyone calmed down without barking. Then I stopped to talk to some of the neighbors that lost power and Echo remained in a DOWN STAY.
To add to the experience, we extended our walk around the block. Echo walked past more people and the emergency vehicles with their sirens blaring and lights flashing. He was not bothered by the sights and sounds, but there were a few strange shadows created that caused some mild concern.
September 24, 2008
Ninety-Nine
Echo's housebreaking is 99% complete. This morning we experienced the one percent. He was chewing on a bone in his crate and stopped. He came into the bedroom by me and returned to the bone. He came back into the bedroom and relieved himself right in front of me. An immediate firm correction was applied.
I should have known that something was up when he walked away from his bone. This is only the third time, but he should know better. It has always been in the exact same spot. Hopefully he got the message.
This afternoon we walked over to the library. On the way we met Kane and Sable walking through the park, so Echo was allowed to interact with the older dogs. At the library, I read this week's paper while Echo remained in a DOWN STAY at my feet.
On the way home, we walked downtown past the roaring backhoe, earth mover, and dump trucks. Echo couldn't have cared less. Then we stopped to "play" on the playground equipment: tunnel, surface work, ramps, beams, and stairs.
As we approached home, Buddy and I changed our route. Lisa was left with a crying, whining puppy that did not want to behave. He wanted to follow Buddy, and Buddy kept looking back for Echo. Lisa offered correction and waited for Echo to settle down before continuing her walk home - ten minutes later.
I should have known that something was up when he walked away from his bone. This is only the third time, but he should know better. It has always been in the exact same spot. Hopefully he got the message.
This afternoon we walked over to the library. On the way we met Kane and Sable walking through the park, so Echo was allowed to interact with the older dogs. At the library, I read this week's paper while Echo remained in a DOWN STAY at my feet.
On the way home, we walked downtown past the roaring backhoe, earth mover, and dump trucks. Echo couldn't have cared less. Then we stopped to "play" on the playground equipment: tunnel, surface work, ramps, beams, and stairs.
As we approached home, Buddy and I changed our route. Lisa was left with a crying, whining puppy that did not want to behave. He wanted to follow Buddy, and Buddy kept looking back for Echo. Lisa offered correction and waited for Echo to settle down before continuing her walk home - ten minutes later.
September 23, 2008
Zzzzzzzz
“Lazy”, that is what mom called me today at the nursing home. I kept wanting to lay down, rather than stand up to be pet. Doesn’t’ she know that it is better to lay down and be pet, than stand? Much more relaxing!
But she fooled me. She started to give treats to the residents, so they held the treat in their hand. Then I had to stand to get the treat…pretty sneaky. But the residents really enjoyed giving the treats to me, so it was not too hard to stand. Funny thing though, the treats tasted like my own dog food. As I usually meet people in a room that is used as a cafeteria, there are really nice smelling things on the floor. Mom did not want me to taste anything on the floor.
There was also a really neat fly that kept “circling” as I greeted people. I liked to watch it, but I could not catch it because mom would not let me.
After the nursing home, she let me play in the backyard with my canine housemates, followed by a brief nap. Then, off to a house that has broken walls inside where all mom, Mindy and dad did was: talk, talk, talk, and take “measurements”. We went to Home Depot after that. A few times ago (when I was a lot younger) I pooped on the floor in Home Depot (it is a concrete floor, so it was not so bad), so mom made SURE that I was “good to go” when we went inside. More standing around, talking and walking up and down isles….boring..boring…
Mom and dad are finished running around, so they are going to let me rest, play with my friends, and “do my thing” for the rest of the day
Your lazy friend, Slick
After the nursing home, she let me play in the backyard with my canine housemates, followed by a brief nap. Then, off to a house that has broken walls inside where all mom, Mindy and dad did was: talk, talk, talk, and take “measurements”. We went to Home Depot after that. A few times ago (when I was a lot younger) I pooped on the floor in Home Depot (it is a concrete floor, so it was not so bad), so mom made SURE that I was “good to go” when we went inside. More standing around, talking and walking up and down isles….boring..boring…
Mom and dad are finished running around, so they are going to let me rest, play with my friends, and “do my thing” for the rest of the day
Your lazy friend, Slick
Eye-Eye Sir
Yipee-I don’t need glasses!
Yesterday I met some other Occupaws puppies and Marlene at the UW Vet school to see if anyone of us needed glasses. We all checked out OK. (Whew!)
I did not want to wear dorky horn rimmed glasses when I walk around town!
Yesterday I met some other Occupaws puppies and Marlene at the UW Vet school to see if anyone of us needed glasses. We all checked out OK. (Whew!)
I did not want to wear dorky horn rimmed glasses when I walk around town!
In the afternoon, Mindy brought over her canine kids to play in our backyard while we went to Costco. Costco was fun, as usual, but mom says that I want to sniff the floor too much. Mom is not fair! All the “tidbits” on the floor look really interesting! What is a puppy to do? Ignore everything? Some of the things on the floor taste good! Spiders - yummmeee!
I spent the evening alone, as mom and dad took my canine housemates to the Monona Library for the R.E.A.D. program. When they returned I was sooooo happy! I am not used to being left behind. Mom says she is going to leave me behind more, so I’d better get used to it. She says it is part of my “learning experience”.
But, guess what I did last night? Dad thought that I was well behaved enough to be loose in the bedroom while everybody was sleeping. (I usually sleep in the crate.) Mom was not to sure, and reminded dad that any “accidents” would have to be cleaned up by him. SO I thought that if I slept very quietly ALL night that I could be “free” again tonight. Mom was really surprised this morning because I was still close to dad’s side of the bed when she woke up “accident free”. What woke mom up was when I started to play with my housemate, Stitch. I guess I will have to learn to play quieter.
Your puppy friend, Slick
September 22, 2008
Eye Ok
Echo went to the UW Vet Clinic for an eye exam with three of his OccuPaws pals. It turns out that he has a small fold on the periphery, which isn't a big deal. Archie is a little far-sighted and the two brothers Deegan and Slick were perfect.
According to the Puppy Coordinator they all behaved superbly during the visit. She walked into the office with three puppies in tow. No pulling and they sat "on command" to the amazement of the other pet owners.
At training class, we started indoors. Suprisingly, none of the dogs reacted to the doorbell or knocking on the door or windows. Outside they were tested with STAY commands and a plethora of distractions. Echo did good on STAY and recalls, of course he needs more practice. His name fits him well, as he will repeat the action of the other dogs.
Back inside for the highlight of the evening. The puppies were let loose to observe their in house / off leash behavior. If not for Buddy's high energy, the puppies probably would have done better. To help Echo, we need to improve Buddy's manners.
According to the Puppy Coordinator they all behaved superbly during the visit. She walked into the office with three puppies in tow. No pulling and they sat "on command" to the amazement of the other pet owners.
At training class, we started indoors. Suprisingly, none of the dogs reacted to the doorbell or knocking on the door or windows. Outside they were tested with STAY commands and a plethora of distractions. Echo did good on STAY and recalls, of course he needs more practice. His name fits him well, as he will repeat the action of the other dogs.
Back inside for the highlight of the evening. The puppies were let loose to observe their in house / off leash behavior. If not for Buddy's high energy, the puppies probably would have done better. To help Echo, we need to improve Buddy's manners.
September 21, 2008
Barking
Echo was still tired, so we took it easy. He was content to sleep all day. We probably wouldn't have taken Echo anyplace, except our goddaughters were in town so we went out top eat and brought Echo along. He barely moved throughout dinner - very well behaved or still tired.
He has been so tired that we were worried that he might have picked up a bug yesterday. However, his five month old digestive system seems to be working perfectly.
After we said our good-byes, Echo took us to Menards to walk the aisles and see the scary stairs that Slick mentions. As we were packing up some items, he saw a person down the aisle and barked at him a few times. He didn't stop with voice commands, so corrections were required. Just as he was settled a person in the store starting pretend barking which caused Echo to respond.
Tonight was buddy's favorite hygiene event, ear cleaning. In the past he would smell the bottle and run away. We have been working on this and he is a little better now. Echo doesn't mind it.
I had to share one more picture from PoochFest. Check out the brown dog in back.
He has been so tired that we were worried that he might have picked up a bug yesterday. However, his five month old digestive system seems to be working perfectly.
After we said our good-byes, Echo took us to Menards to walk the aisles and see the scary stairs that Slick mentions. As we were packing up some items, he saw a person down the aisle and barked at him a few times. He didn't stop with voice commands, so corrections were required. Just as he was settled a person in the store starting pretend barking which caused Echo to respond.
Tonight was buddy's favorite hygiene event, ear cleaning. In the past he would smell the bottle and run away. We have been working on this and he is a little better now. Echo doesn't mind it.
I had to share one more picture from PoochFest. Check out the brown dog in back.
Toot Toot
Another great day in Cross Plains!
Yesterday, in Cross Plains, there was an antique car and steam engine show! The steam engines blew their horns, chugged away made steam, Model A’s and Model T’s chugged and honked, and there were pet dogs on pulling on their leashes. Did I care about the noise and other dogs? Not a bit. I just walked alongside mom and dad and took in all the sights.
When the steam engine whistles blared, I looked and listened, when the cars putted by, I watched. When dogs pulled toward me, mom said “leave it”, even though it was VERY hard, and I wanted to say “hi” to other dogs, I did not pull toward the other dogs….(I just looked REALLY hard at them.)
There were lots of kids and adults to meet. And, as usual, I was an ambassador for Occupaws, as people would ask mom and dad, “What was I training for?”, “Is training hard?”, “Can I pet him?”, etc. Of course mom and dad are so proud of me that they were glad to talk about me.
While in Cross Plains, Evan, my favorite little person, played in the park. I just watched to make sure he did not fall off the slide. Then, I took a nap by the playground.
Yesterday afternoon, mom, dad and I, went over to Mindy’s house to have dinner and play with my canine cousins, and, of course, Evan. What fun! We all get along so great. Mom does not let me play in the house, so we play on the deck that is attached to the back of the house (no vest, of course).
I surprised dad, when mom told him that almost all of my teeth are “big dog teeth”. Mom knew that I had lost most of my “baby teeth”. But when dad was reading Echo’s blog he asked mom about my big dog teeth. She said that sure, most of my teeth are big, and very white (because they are new). It was a very busy day so I had to go to my kennel all by myself and put my little ole body to bed. zzzzzzz......
I went to breakfast with mom, dad and some friends of mom’s this morning. I had to fit under a table in a very small spot. But, I squeezed under the table, and was very quiet, and slept. Dad put up a poster about Barktoberfest at the restaurant. I am a tired puppy today, and, so far, it is not a very nice day for walking (it is very foggy this morning) so maybe mom will let me sleep under her quilting table while she sews.
Slick
Yesterday, in Cross Plains, there was an antique car and steam engine show! The steam engines blew their horns, chugged away made steam, Model A’s and Model T’s chugged and honked, and there were pet dogs on pulling on their leashes. Did I care about the noise and other dogs? Not a bit. I just walked alongside mom and dad and took in all the sights.
When the steam engine whistles blared, I looked and listened, when the cars putted by, I watched. When dogs pulled toward me, mom said “leave it”, even though it was VERY hard, and I wanted to say “hi” to other dogs, I did not pull toward the other dogs….(I just looked REALLY hard at them.)
There were lots of kids and adults to meet. And, as usual, I was an ambassador for Occupaws, as people would ask mom and dad, “What was I training for?”, “Is training hard?”, “Can I pet him?”, etc. Of course mom and dad are so proud of me that they were glad to talk about me.
While in Cross Plains, Evan, my favorite little person, played in the park. I just watched to make sure he did not fall off the slide. Then, I took a nap by the playground.
Yesterday afternoon, mom, dad and I, went over to Mindy’s house to have dinner and play with my canine cousins, and, of course, Evan. What fun! We all get along so great. Mom does not let me play in the house, so we play on the deck that is attached to the back of the house (no vest, of course).
I surprised dad, when mom told him that almost all of my teeth are “big dog teeth”. Mom knew that I had lost most of my “baby teeth”. But when dad was reading Echo’s blog he asked mom about my big dog teeth. She said that sure, most of my teeth are big, and very white (because they are new). It was a very busy day so I had to go to my kennel all by myself and put my little ole body to bed. zzzzzzz......
I went to breakfast with mom, dad and some friends of mom’s this morning. I had to fit under a table in a very small spot. But, I squeezed under the table, and was very quiet, and slept. Dad put up a poster about Barktoberfest at the restaurant. I am a tired puppy today, and, so far, it is not a very nice day for walking (it is very foggy this morning) so maybe mom will let me sleep under her quilting table while she sews.
Slick
September 20, 2008
PoochFest
We had another busy Saturday planned for Echo which started with "Happy Hour" at the Hound Huddle. There must have been a dozen dogs there today. Echo was excited when he met Jetta, his friendly Doberman. We practiced a few STAYs with the puppy distractions and toward the end of the session we tried to make friends with two fearful and submissive puppies by staying in a DOWN near them and being calm.
With little time to spare, we took a short drive to Madison International Speedway for the Juvenile Diabetes walk. Echo wasn't the least bit fazed as the Harleys roared by or as a balloon popped right behind him. He barely noticed Bucky Badger, McGruff, Ronald McDonald, or the dozen other mascots as they raced by.
Echo really knows how to work the crowd. Plenty of calm meet and greets with people of all ages. He loves children and attention.
We jumped in our car and raced to Janesville for PoochFest where Echo played and splashed with a few friends, Dually and Ozzie, and a hundred strangers. He was somewhat timid at first, but Heidi helped him adjust to the new situation.
He thoroughly enjoyed himself for two hours. However, Echo forgot the cardinal rule of swimming: Don't Pee in the Pool. Oh well, he wasn't the only one.
Echo returned home completely exhausted, after additional stops at the pet store, the farm, and the grocery store. He has been sleeping since we returned home.
With little time to spare, we took a short drive to Madison International Speedway for the Juvenile Diabetes walk. Echo wasn't the least bit fazed as the Harleys roared by or as a balloon popped right behind him. He barely noticed Bucky Badger, McGruff, Ronald McDonald, or the dozen other mascots as they raced by.
Echo really knows how to work the crowd. Plenty of calm meet and greets with people of all ages. He loves children and attention.
We jumped in our car and raced to Janesville for PoochFest where Echo played and splashed with a few friends, Dually and Ozzie, and a hundred strangers. He was somewhat timid at first, but Heidi helped him adjust to the new situation.
He thoroughly enjoyed himself for two hours. However, Echo forgot the cardinal rule of swimming: Don't Pee in the Pool. Oh well, he wasn't the only one.
Echo returned home completely exhausted, after additional stops at the pet store, the farm, and the grocery store. He has been sleeping since we returned home.
Really Growing
Echo has grown a lot the last week. He weighed in at 52 pounds this afternoon, which isn't much considering he is now almost as tall as the race car.
September 19, 2008
Hospital Visit
The day started and ended like all the others, a morning walk and dinner. However, in between there was a car wash, hospital visit, hardware purchase, and restaurant experience.
Echo was quite a it at the hospital. All the nurses on staff had to stop by and say hello. The greetings went well until he met the social worker (owner of a labrador), who proceeded to get down on the floor and hug Echo. Lisa told him that he wasn't helping the training.
Lisa and Echo had many meeting with medical staff and care providers. On one occasion the conversation was paused due to a snoring puppy.
Echo and eight month old Troy, got to play a little after the meetings. Our licking machine, Echo, is getting better, but Troy is at the perfect height. Puppy kisses on the face were not appreciated as Troy tried to fend off the puppy love with his hands. He found that by putting his head down Echo would lick the top of his head which made Troy laugh.
You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us." - Robert Louis Stevenson
Echo was quite a it at the hospital. All the nurses on staff had to stop by and say hello. The greetings went well until he met the social worker (owner of a labrador), who proceeded to get down on the floor and hug Echo. Lisa told him that he wasn't helping the training.
Lisa and Echo had many meeting with medical staff and care providers. On one occasion the conversation was paused due to a snoring puppy.
Echo and eight month old Troy, got to play a little after the meetings. Our licking machine, Echo, is getting better, but Troy is at the perfect height. Puppy kisses on the face were not appreciated as Troy tried to fend off the puppy love with his hands. He found that by putting his head down Echo would lick the top of his head which made Troy laugh.
You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us." - Robert Louis Stevenson
Wing-o-rama
Last night I had my “usual” puppy II class. I did remote “stays”, using the other puppies as a distraction. While the other puppies were working on short stays, mom had me work on “back”, “stand”, and “find heel”. My foot still hurt a little from the nail that got caught, so mom did not let me do any “puppy play time”. Next week is my last puppy II class.
Today, I had a very fun day!
My favorite little person (Evan) came over. He is so much fun. Evan gives me dog bones that I can chew, and I keep him company by the sandbox outside. Then, I went to lunch with mom, Mindy and a friend of mom’s at Quaker Steak and Lube.
You can’t tell by the picture, but I am putting my head thru a big hole in a sign that is outside the restaurant.
I was SOOOO good that nobody knew that I was under the table.
Mindy brought over her canine “children”. I was able to play with one of her older border collies, Sparky. Mom did not want me to play too hard because my toe still hurts from having caught it on the kennel. Sparky plays very gently as he is an older dog.
Tonight, mom and dad went out to the Nitty Gritty in Middleton to celebrate a birthday for a friend of theirs. Once again, I was SOOOOOO very good when I went under the table. The waitress even forgot I was there!
I think I am done for today, so off to bed!
Today, I had a very fun day!
My favorite little person (Evan) came over. He is so much fun. Evan gives me dog bones that I can chew, and I keep him company by the sandbox outside. Then, I went to lunch with mom, Mindy and a friend of mom’s at Quaker Steak and Lube.
You can’t tell by the picture, but I am putting my head thru a big hole in a sign that is outside the restaurant.
I was SOOOO good that nobody knew that I was under the table.
Mindy brought over her canine “children”. I was able to play with one of her older border collies, Sparky. Mom did not want me to play too hard because my toe still hurts from having caught it on the kennel. Sparky plays very gently as he is an older dog.
Tonight, mom and dad went out to the Nitty Gritty in Middleton to celebrate a birthday for a friend of theirs. Once again, I was SOOOOOO very good when I went under the table. The waitress even forgot I was there!
I think I am done for today, so off to bed!
September 18, 2008
Terrible Fives
When he was a young puppy Echo followed us around and obeyed very well. As he approaches the five month mark he is more developed, more independent, and more naughty. He has been testing all of us, even Buddy. Echo will bite Buddy for no reason whatsoever. Echo seems to have hit the "Terrible Fives".
Lately he has been getting into the bathroom garbage to steal an empty bottle to play with. He is not very smart (or doesn't know what he is doing is wrong), because he will bring the bottle or candy wrappers and show Lisa.
We used our evening walk to the library as a training class tonight. We encountered many diversions: dogs, kids, loud trucks, loudspeakers, and squirrels. The most challenging was kids practicing soccer. Echo's high prey drive was apparent as he focused in on the rolling soccer balls.
Echo greets other dogs and humans calmly and will SIT and DOWN, usually without correction. Last week we worked on STAY, but tonight we focused on HEEL. He can FIND HEEL which means he will return to my side when I ask him to, but he doesn't stay HEELed.
“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” - M.Facklam
Lately he has been getting into the bathroom garbage to steal an empty bottle to play with. He is not very smart (or doesn't know what he is doing is wrong), because he will bring the bottle or candy wrappers and show Lisa.
We used our evening walk to the library as a training class tonight. We encountered many diversions: dogs, kids, loud trucks, loudspeakers, and squirrels. The most challenging was kids practicing soccer. Echo's high prey drive was apparent as he focused in on the rolling soccer balls.
Echo greets other dogs and humans calmly and will SIT and DOWN, usually without correction. Last week we worked on STAY, but tonight we focused on HEEL. He can FIND HEEL which means he will return to my side when I ask him to, but he doesn't stay HEELed.
“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” - M.Facklam
More training
Yesterday, I had a chance to visit the Sauk Prairie Small Animal Hospital, which has a vet, doggie daycare, and a large indoor training facility. (Almost big enough to train a horse!) Mom and Dad were there learning about their facility. The trainer, David Burns, thought I was very handsome, well put together (what ever that means) and very well-mannered. (I could have told him how great I am.) He could not believe that I was only 4.5 months old! He asked where I was born…
After I looked at some of the equipment on the indoor training facility floor, I took a nap, as the conversation was BORING - talk - talk - talk!!! Do humans ever learn "quiet"?
Last night I hurt one of my toes somehow when I was getting into (or out of) my crate. It bled a little. Today it is a little tender, but mom says that I will “live”. She said that tonight in Puppy II class, she won’t let me play because it might hurt my little “toesy”.
After I looked at some of the equipment on the indoor training facility floor, I took a nap, as the conversation was BORING - talk - talk - talk!!! Do humans ever learn "quiet"?
Last night I hurt one of my toes somehow when I was getting into (or out of) my crate. It bled a little. Today it is a little tender, but mom says that I will “live”. She said that tonight in Puppy II class, she won’t let me play because it might hurt my little “toesy”.
September 16, 2008
(Too) Strong Bond
Tonight we walked Echo and Buddy together. Lisa was working with Echo and I had Buddy. Everything was going fine and we were working on SIT and DOWN commands. We switched order so that Echo would lead for awhile and later Buddy would.
About half way through our walk, Echo started looking back toward Buddy and me. He was not walking very good. Just like in the grocery store a couple weeks ago where he seemed fixated on me.
Trying to give Lisa some one-on-one time and an easier time walking, Buddy and I turned the corner and went down a different street. Echo was alone with Lisa, but he really wanted to follow Buddy and me. A block away we heard Echo whining, crying out, and squeaking. He eventually settled down, until he saw us at the next street and the process was repeated.
It appears that Echo has bonded too well with either Buddy or myself ...
UPDATE: Based on our experiment this evening - It's Buddy
About half way through our walk, Echo started looking back toward Buddy and me. He was not walking very good. Just like in the grocery store a couple weeks ago where he seemed fixated on me.
Trying to give Lisa some one-on-one time and an easier time walking, Buddy and I turned the corner and went down a different street. Echo was alone with Lisa, but he really wanted to follow Buddy and me. A block away we heard Echo whining, crying out, and squeaking. He eventually settled down, until he saw us at the next street and the process was repeated.
It appears that Echo has bonded too well with either Buddy or myself ...
UPDATE: Based on our experiment this evening - It's Buddy
September 15, 2008
Buzz
We have been trying to get Echo to stop chasing insects and amphibians as they fly, crawl or hop by. During the weekend there were at least two toads that congregated outside our front door that Echo loved to chase. They didn't taste good, but it was all about the chase. He still looks for them.
Echo had an unfriendly encounter with a buzzing bee. After a loud yelp, he was barking at it, and couldn't get back inside the house quick enough. We incorrectly thought that he would learn a lesson. However, at training class he still tried to catch insects as they flew by.
There was a good showing of OccuPaws puppies at the training class: Lilly, Archie, Deegan, Moby, Oliver, Reggie, and Echo. Bella, an alum, even stopped by for a refresher. We concentrated on STAY and STAND. Echo did relatively well on the STAY since we have been working hard on that command. This was our first attempt at STAND - needs work. This was a good session to compare Echo's progress and identify areas of improvement.
Marlene also stressed the importance of our puppy's "in house" behavior. Echo needs to behave as well in the house as he does on outings. The highlight of the evening was either puppy play time (a dozen puppies and visitors frolicking around the yard) or the slide show of Moby's two week trip to Boston.
Echo had an unfriendly encounter with a buzzing bee. After a loud yelp, he was barking at it, and couldn't get back inside the house quick enough. We incorrectly thought that he would learn a lesson. However, at training class he still tried to catch insects as they flew by.
There was a good showing of OccuPaws puppies at the training class: Lilly, Archie, Deegan, Moby, Oliver, Reggie, and Echo. Bella, an alum, even stopped by for a refresher. We concentrated on STAY and STAND. Echo did relatively well on the STAY since we have been working hard on that command. This was our first attempt at STAND - needs work. This was a good session to compare Echo's progress and identify areas of improvement.
Marlene also stressed the importance of our puppy's "in house" behavior. Echo needs to behave as well in the house as he does on outings. The highlight of the evening was either puppy play time (a dozen puppies and visitors frolicking around the yard) or the slide show of Moby's two week trip to Boston.
Food Almighty
Mom took me to Walgreen’s Drug Store and West Towne today. We walked thru the mall, greeted some children, and walked by others, so I would not think that I should say “hello” to everybody.
Mom walked me thru the food court, where I was supposed to ignore the wonderful smells, and the little bits of food on the ground (leave it). She put me on a “down/stay” in the middle of the entrance to the food court so that she could take a picture…(Aren’t I handsome?)
Mom walked me thru the food court, where I was supposed to ignore the wonderful smells, and the little bits of food on the ground (leave it). She put me on a “down/stay” in the middle of the entrance to the food court so that she could take a picture…(Aren’t I handsome?)
September 14, 2008
Booooooo...Are ya scared??
Yesterday was BORING! Just rain, rain, rain. So, I just laid around and was a LAZY dog.
Today, I had Sunday breakfast with Evan, Mike and Christine at Shelton’s, in Cross Plains. Many of my “regular” friends were there as well, saying “Hi”. I am very good at “under”.
Then, we went to Joann’s Fabrics where I tried to pick out my mask for Halloween.
Mom could not find any that would fit a dog…but I had fun looking. I also looked in my Trick or Treat goodie bucket for treats. But alas...nothing there! I guess I will have to wait a couple of weeks. I was so disappointed! I thought I would find SOMETHING!
While we were at Joann’s, mom worked on a long “stay” when people who were shopping walked back and forth. Modestly speaking, I was superb.
Mom has been working on “back”, and “stand” especially lately. I understand “stand” about ½ the time now, and sorta understand “back”. But I have a long way to go. Maybe soon she'll figure out where she wants me...she just can't make up her mind - sit-down-stand-back-down-sit-stand. Hellooo, I was standing before you went crazy!! Oh well, humans and their little quirks...sigh
Slick
Today, I had Sunday breakfast with Evan, Mike and Christine at Shelton’s, in Cross Plains. Many of my “regular” friends were there as well, saying “Hi”. I am very good at “under”.
Then, we went to Joann’s Fabrics where I tried to pick out my mask for Halloween.
Mom could not find any that would fit a dog…but I had fun looking. I also looked in my Trick or Treat goodie bucket for treats. But alas...nothing there! I guess I will have to wait a couple of weeks. I was so disappointed! I thought I would find SOMETHING!
While we were at Joann’s, mom worked on a long “stay” when people who were shopping walked back and forth. Modestly speaking, I was superb.
Mom has been working on “back”, and “stand” especially lately. I understand “stand” about ½ the time now, and sorta understand “back”. But I have a long way to go. Maybe soon she'll figure out where she wants me...she just can't make up her mind - sit-down-stand-back-down-sit-stand. Hellooo, I was standing before you went crazy!! Oh well, humans and their little quirks...sigh
Slick
September 13, 2008
Happy Hour
Echo went to the Hound Huddle for puppy socialization hour or as Echo class it "Happy Hour". Quite a crowd today - about ten puppies. Our focus today was discipline, not fun. At the beginning of the session, Echo remained on leash for calm greetings with canines and humans. The room is filled with a dozen sofas, so it's a challenge keeping him off the furniture when other dogs are using it.
About half way through we had Echo do a DOWN STAY. He maintained his position with balls bouncing, puppies running by, and a few puppies licking him. Everyone else was so impressed, we could not have been prouder.
Echo found a few mates to chase and wrestle with, Kona and Bella. As usual at happy hour, the puppies returned home bloody; Bella lost a tooth and Echo lost two of his own.
About half way through we had Echo do a DOWN STAY. He maintained his position with balls bouncing, puppies running by, and a few puppies licking him. Everyone else was so impressed, we could not have been prouder.
Echo found a few mates to chase and wrestle with, Kona and Bella. As usual at happy hour, the puppies returned home bloody; Bella lost a tooth and Echo lost two of his own.
September 12, 2008
One Lost, One New
More obedience practice today. Lots of SIT, DOWN, STAY. Echo was able to have some "fun" walking up and down the metal steps at the stadium this afternoon. He used to be tentative , but now shows no fear.
We went for a shorter walk today because Echo was going to the CSA farm and grocery. Zoe, the farm dog, was extremely happy/excited to see us or she may have picked up Echo's smell. Either way it was a great opportunity to work Echo with an unleashed energetic dog jumping around. Echo behaved himself while we picked up our weekly supply of vegetables, so on the way back to the car I pulled his cape and let him play a little.
At the grocery store, one of the clerks said that Echo must have gained five pounds since last week, which is probably not too far from the truth. He was well behaved (bored and lethargic) in the store until the meat section. Then we pranced down the frozen food aisle to checkout.
On the way to the store we noticed that one of his teeth was very loose. I couldn't bring myself to pull it. It didn't make it past dinner. On a positive note, Echo's adult canine is starting to poke through. The tooth that split when playing with Buddy is finally being replaced, his smile will soon be intact :-)
We went for a shorter walk today because Echo was going to the CSA farm and grocery. Zoe, the farm dog, was extremely happy/excited to see us or she may have picked up Echo's smell. Either way it was a great opportunity to work Echo with an unleashed energetic dog jumping around. Echo behaved himself while we picked up our weekly supply of vegetables, so on the way back to the car I pulled his cape and let him play a little.
At the grocery store, one of the clerks said that Echo must have gained five pounds since last week, which is probably not too far from the truth. He was well behaved (bored and lethargic) in the store until the meat section. Then we pranced down the frozen food aisle to checkout.
On the way to the store we noticed that one of his teeth was very loose. I couldn't bring myself to pull it. It didn't make it past dinner. On a positive note, Echo's adult canine is starting to poke through. The tooth that split when playing with Buddy is finally being replaced, his smile will soon be intact :-)
Zoorama
Today I had a chance to go to someplace new! I went to the zoo! There were all sorts of funny looking animals there, and of course, my favorite thing, kids. Mom and dad thought it would be a good idea to see if I was afraid of the new sights and smells that a zoo would bring. I saw animals with spots, and really long legs, I heard a lion roar, I saw a rhino, and a four legged animal that looked like a cow with a hump on its back, and so many other animals, I can’t count them all. There were also lots of kids there that I could visit. Now that I have been to the zoo one time with mom and dad, maybe I can go with my favorite little person, Evan sometime.
A really nice man in a chair with really big wheels saw me and asked if I was training. Mom said I was but if I was very good and stayed sitting, he could pet me. I did and he did!Then tonight I went out to dinner with mom and dad’s best friends. They are so nice and they didn't step on my tail at all.
Slick
September 11, 2008
Terrific
Mom, dad and I have been all sorts of interesting things over the last couple of days. We have walked a lot, gone to breakfast at Shelton’s, “toured” Costco, bought some groceries, and just “hung out”. My favorite little person, Evan, was over today, while mom was at an all day Quilt show. He and I get along so well. He giggles and giggles whenever he sees me, and I smile a lot. Dad has fun watching Evan and me play.
Tonight, I had my Puppy II obedience class. We practiced “leave it”, “recall”, “waiting at the door politely”, and while the other puppies were practicing “watch”, I practiced “back”, and “stand”. I am so good in class, even the instructors think I am terrific.
Oh, I also went to the beauty shop and had my hair died blond! :-)
Just kidding....this is my playbud, Ian.
Tonight, I had my Puppy II obedience class. We practiced “leave it”, “recall”, “waiting at the door politely”, and while the other puppies were practicing “watch”, I practiced “back”, and “stand”. I am so good in class, even the instructors think I am terrific.
Oh, I also went to the beauty shop and had my hair died blond! :-)
Just kidding....this is my playbud, Ian.
Nite-Nite
Bump in the Night
Echo walked to the get some custard, before dinner, and to pick up some bread for dinner. Quick stops with some good interactions with puppy-loving people. Of course we worked on SIT, DOWN, STAY, FIX IT as we walked.
We have made a point for the last week to walk Echo at night. He occasionally gets spooked by the shadows and nighttime sounds. Last week he was spooked by something at the neighbor's house and he would not leave the front porch. I couldn't determine what the problem was, so we couldn't "make friends". We cautiously walked over to the area which seemed to make it better.
Last night, we walked down some moderately busy streets with car lights creating moving shadows and unexpected noises. Echo was tentative, but not scared. He appeared to handle it well, but more practice is definitely required.
We have made a point for the last week to walk Echo at night. He occasionally gets spooked by the shadows and nighttime sounds. Last week he was spooked by something at the neighbor's house and he would not leave the front porch. I couldn't determine what the problem was, so we couldn't "make friends". We cautiously walked over to the area which seemed to make it better.
Last night, we walked down some moderately busy streets with car lights creating moving shadows and unexpected noises. Echo was tentative, but not scared. He appeared to handle it well, but more practice is definitely required.
September 10, 2008
September 9, 2008
Playtime
Tuesday mom and dad took me to a house that had over-grown bushes, and the inside did not have all of the walls. All sorts of men in trucks came and went, and gave mom and dad pieces of paper that had numbers on them. I think they are called “bids”. I was very good, and practiced polite greetings, and “hanging out”. We then went to Home Depot with Mindy (mom’s human puppy) where I walked up and down the isles, and “hung around” some more. We had lunch at Red Robin where I practiced “under”. As usual, everybody at Red Robin wanted to pet a cute little puppy like me.
At night, we went to the WAGs facility, where I met my WAGs friend Ian. Ian is a 10 month old Golden Retriever. Ian does not live with any other canine friends, so we were teaching him how much fun it is to play with others.
Mom was very tired when we got home, so we just hung around in the living room, then went to bed. (I was tired too, but I did not want to tell her.)
At night, we went to the WAGs facility, where I met my WAGs friend Ian. Ian is a 10 month old Golden Retriever. Ian does not live with any other canine friends, so we were teaching him how much fun it is to play with others.
Mom was very tired when we got home, so we just hung around in the living room, then went to bed. (I was tired too, but I did not want to tell her.)
Relax
A normal dog day for Echo. He went for a few walks and rested most of the day. He did get to see his buddies Victoria, Kane, and Sable at the park. For the most part Echo and Buddy were just relaxing today.
September 8, 2008
Yellow Mall Walkers
Echo attended training class at the Janesville mall today. He met some of the OccuPaws pack members: Oliver, Archie, and Slick. We walked the mall experiencing all the sights and sounds.
The puppies olfactory senses were tested in Bed Bath & Body Works. Everyone rode the elevator and calmly greeted the many well wishers. Echo has an issue maintaining a calm demeanor when the greeter is overly excited with a high pitched voice.
The trio of Yellow Mall Walkers and Slick only experienced one "minor" potty malfunction - no one was harmed. However, all the Puppy Raiser are now packing Bed Bath & Body Works fragrance spray, not to be confused with Mace.
The puppies olfactory senses were tested in Bed Bath & Body Works. Everyone rode the elevator and calmly greeted the many well wishers. Echo has an issue maintaining a calm demeanor when the greeter is overly excited with a high pitched voice.
The trio of Yellow Mall Walkers and Slick only experienced one "minor" potty malfunction - no one was harmed. However, all the Puppy Raiser are now packing Bed Bath & Body Works fragrance spray, not to be confused with Mace.
Mall Crawl
Today it was raining, so rather than taking a walk outside, mom took me to West Town to walk inside. We practiced “find the stall”, “stay” with distractions, “sit”, “leave it”, “look” at things in the middle of the walk way, and of course, friendly greetings (who doesn’t want to pet a puppy like me?).
I found a great big bear, so mom thought it would be fun to take a picture next to it.
After a great nap, mom and dad took me to Janesville to visit with my Occupaws friends.
At the Janesville mall, I practiced trying to ignore the other puppies (that is sure hard), not sniffing on the floor, polite greetings, “find the elevator”, getting on and off the elevator, sitting quietly under a table in the food court, “find the stall”, and looking at objects that were in the middle of the floor, or that I had to avoid.
One of the other puppies made a "Mr. Stinky” so everybody had to help clean up. Dad offered to take the offending pup outside, but he went down a “dead end” corridor, so “the offending pup made a trail of more “stinkies” as he made a hasty U-Turn. The staff at the mall was very nice, and helped us clean up. I think mom and dad are going to get a small bottle of cleaner to carry along, or some sanitizing wipes, just in case I make a mess next time.
Sigh, puppies will be puppies.
Well off to bed!
I found a great big bear, so mom thought it would be fun to take a picture next to it.
After a great nap, mom and dad took me to Janesville to visit with my Occupaws friends.
At the Janesville mall, I practiced trying to ignore the other puppies (that is sure hard), not sniffing on the floor, polite greetings, “find the elevator”, getting on and off the elevator, sitting quietly under a table in the food court, “find the stall”, and looking at objects that were in the middle of the floor, or that I had to avoid.
One of the other puppies made a "Mr. Stinky” so everybody had to help clean up. Dad offered to take the offending pup outside, but he went down a “dead end” corridor, so “the offending pup made a trail of more “stinkies” as he made a hasty U-Turn. The staff at the mall was very nice, and helped us clean up. I think mom and dad are going to get a small bottle of cleaner to carry along, or some sanitizing wipes, just in case I make a mess next time.
Sigh, puppies will be puppies.
Well off to bed!
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