Class Clown

Banjo had a very busy day today:

It started with a puppy play group at the Dog Den. Within minutes everyone knew the name of our crazy black puppy.

He terrorized the little puppies and their owners. He laid in the water bowls, spilling them on numerous occasions. This caused him to slip, slide, and crash when chasing. He was the only puppy to jump in the pool (repeatedly), then getting everyone wet as he ran by. He was the class clown.

Immediately after class, we ventured over to the Farmer's Market to visit Slick, Dale, Deegan, Geyser, and the puppy raisers to promote OccuPaws.

Being exhausted from playtime, Banjo was very mellow and tried to get some rest. However, the constant petting by passersby, which is a requirement of his job, disturbed his sleep. So he didn't mind sharing the attention with his brother, Geyser. Can't tell them apart without their collars.

The weather was comfortable, unless you are a little black creature wearing a fur coat. So we took a break in the capitol before the Taste of Madison began. The cool floors were a gift from heaven.

Ultimately we had to return to the streets of Madison. We ate some food while we "dragged" Banjo around the square, stopping whenever we encountered shade and filling his bowl at every water fountain. The events were a great training environment with plenty of opportunities to socialize. He was touched by at least two hundred people today.


Returning home, Banjo finished breakfast and we all took a nap. His final torture was a trip to the grocery store. He wasn't as bored as our prior puppies. Again he loved the tile floors and the interaction with humans. If you shop at Pick 'n Save or Copps like we do, OccuPaws participates in the "WE CARE" program (account number 573300).