Monday, August 30, 2010

Baxter

Baxter did very well today. I came in and he met me at the door with his little heiny wagging! I hooked up his leash and we went out so he could go potty. I stayed with him a little just to give him some attention. For my second visit he came strolling out of the bedroom and was happy to see me again. We went outside and he went potty for me again. The neighbor dogs were out and he wanted to play so bad! When he was finished we went inside again and I gave him a good scratching all over!

Dakota & Benny

Today I was getting Kota and Benny ready for our walk. Kota was looking eye to eye with me while I was getting her harness on. I stopped and lightly blew on her nose and she stuck her tongue out at me! Then she just gave me lots of kisses. We took a short walk today, since Benny was getting pretty hot. When we got back home they played out in the backyard. I moved a leaf with my foot on accident and Benny hopped up in the air! Then he and I played with it for a bit. Kota was busy zooming around the yard. Kota laid out on the patio when she was ready to head back inside. We went in and goofed around a little before it was time to go. Benny brought in his blue squeaky bone and we tossed that around.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Jerrie

Jerrie was sunbathing in his spot again this morning. He came down to see me as soon as I was finished watering the plants and taking care of his things. I brushed him for a little bit and he held onto the brush to get his chin. I laid down on the floor with him and he snuggled right up with me! He rubbed his head against mine, just purring away.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This morning I let the boys out potty while I got their meds together. I went straight for the Beneful today instead of messing around with other methods. Sugar emerged from the bedroom and was ready for her yummy food! Jimmy ate all of his food and meds with no problems, but Buddy decided to leave two pills in his dish again. I got out a couple little piece of meat from the bowl Sugar was eating out of and mushed the pills into that. Buddy ate one for me, then said "No-way!" to the other. He wouldn't let me open his mouth, but I was able to squish it in through his front teeth! haha! Little booger :o) Charlie was just gabbing up a storm while I was there! I'm not sure what he was saying, but he was just chatting away. The pups all played outside after breakfast. Buddy was digging frantically under one of the tomato pots. He came over by me and his whole face was brown! Later Jimmy decided to help out by pawing at the pot too!
Hmmm... what's under here?
Let me look!

Flax

Flax was standing up on the couch to greet me when I got in the house this morning! :)  We started out on a walk right away. He decided he wanted to go for a long walk all the way around the pond and then around some other areas.  After the walk we didn't have a lot of time left, but we went inside and I got his food and water so he could have his breakfast.  He ate while I put some more treats out for him.  When he was finished, we sat in the living room for a little bit and he got his back scratching in before I left. He will be happy to see you all!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Flax

This morning Flax and I took a long walk. He actually was running on ahead of me today, showing me where he wanted to go! After awhile we headed back up to the house and sat out in the patio. Flax curled up on his bed and enjoyed the nice fresh air. He decided he wanted me to get his itchies again, so he got up and sat right at my feet. We went back inside so he could have his breakfast while I scattered his treats around the house. Tonight we went outside right away and Flax did his business. We didn't go for as long of a walk as usual. The neighbors had a bunch of people over, and Flax kept trying to go next door to see what was going on. I went to get him and had him follow me the other direction for awhile. But he was too interested in all the fun next door! We went and sat in the patio since it was nice out. Flax laid on his bed for a little bit then stood by me for his attention, switching sides every now and again. The whole time he kept listening to the noises and perking his ears up. Later we went in so he could eat his supper. He followed me around as I put out his treats and got working on them before I was finished!

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This morning I let Buddy and Jimmy outside right away. Sugar didn't want to come out until I got some yummy food ready for them! Buddy and Jimmy both didn't want to take their meds for me, turning their noses up at it. I got out a container of the Beneful and mixed them in that. Jimmy found one and spit it out, so I mixed it back in. Then Buddy decided he was finished when there was still a half of a pill left. So I had to grab a piece of the food and try to get them both in his mouth. Little stinkers! haha! After they finally finished taking their meds for me, I had everyone go play outside. They got to play outside all morning. I came back this afternoon and they were ready to come back in. Sugar had some lunch, then went back in her room. Buddy curled up on his bed while Jimmy snuggled with me for awhile.

Jerrie

This morning Jerrie was sleeping in his usual spot and didn't even hear me come in! I noticed his little green kitty ball has been in different places each time I come. After I finished with everything I went in to see him and he was still snoozing away. I called him and his little head popped right up, then he jumped down to see me. Today we played with his little blue kong toy! He was rolling around and chasing after it for quite awhile. After he was done playing he got pet and brushed.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon we took another nice long walk! Benny ran his laps around the living room when I came in, and Kota was talking to me as I got their leashes on. They were happily trotting along, stopping now and again to smell things. Kota chased after a few grasshoppers and was trying to pick up everything she saw today. She got a straw wrapper stuck on her nose for a little bit. haha! Benny was getting excited at his usual doggy friend's houses. When we got back they were both tired. Benny's hot spot wasn't bothering him at all on our walk today, so that's good!
Follow the leader... or just trying to stay in the shade?

Jerrie

This morning Jerrie was in his usual spot. There was a little black and white kitty in the backyard today! It was up by the patio, over by some of the flowers. As soon as I turned on the hose the little guy took off. Jerrie made his way down to see me again today after I finished taking care of my duties. He got brushed and pet for a long time. He scratched his chin on the brush again while I pet him. Today he was even rolling around on it! When I got up to leave, Jerrie started meowing at me and giving me his sad face, so I said 'Ok' and pet him a little longer. He sure knows how to do that well!

Flax

Flax was happy to see me when I got in this morning. He immediately came up to me with his tail wagging! We went outside right away and spent most of the visit walking around out in the back yard. After he went potty and we walked around awhile, he decided it was time to go back in. I got him some food and fresh water. We went outside again after he ate and drank to sit out on the back patio, while he got a bunch of attention. He was giving me lots of kisses today! We walked around a bit more before I left so he could go potty one more time. This afternoon I met the groomer out at the house. I let Flax outside, then he saw the truck, turned right around and headed for the back of the house! She told me that's what Flax does every time she comes. Silly boy! After he was finished I came back to let him inside again. He smells so nice and clean! I gave him a couple extra treats for being such a good boy. Tonight Flax only wanted to take a short walk around outside. He stood and watched me walk around for awhile, then he decided he was going back in! haha! He went to lay on his bed out in the patio, so I sat with him and pet him. We went inside so he could have some supper. Once he was finished he came and stood by me to get his back scratched. I got his little leg going like crazy, getting all his good itchy spots! He even would even turn around so I'd get the other side for him. "Ok, now this side!"

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Flax

This morning Flax went to the wrong door to see me! I came in and said hi to him, then he started wagging his tail. We went outside and after he went potty we went for a nice long walk. He wandered along behind me and sniffed around at everything. We made our way back up to the house, and he still wanted to spend the nice cool morning outside. We sat out in the screened patio for awhile. Flax stood by me and got his back scratched for a long time. When we went in I got out more treats and placed them around the room. He got to work right away! Tonight Flax and I took another nice walk around the backyard. He took his own little roundabout way behind me, checking things out as he went. When he was finished walking around he headed back toward the house. We hung outside again for a little bit before going in so he could eat his supper. He has been eating very well for me. He laid down on his bed when he was finished and got some more attention. Before I left I gave him some more yummy treats around the house!

Jerrie

This morning Jerrie was basking in the sunlight in his usual spot on the top of his perch. When I came in to see him, he jumped from the very top all the way to the floor! That's a big jump! He came down and stretched himself out so I could brush him. He grabbed the brush from me and rubbed his face all over it. After awhile he got up and started walking circles around me, rubbing up against me and purring.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Flax

This afternoon when I came to see Flax, he was snoozing on the couch. He sat up and barked when he heard me come in, then came over to say hi. We went outside right away and he did his business. I tried to get him to take a walk with me since it was nice today, but he thought it was still too hot out. We went back inside for awhile. He hadn't touched any of the treats that were left out for him yet. But, after a bit he grabbed one and curled up on his bed to enjoy it. We heard some noises after that, so we went to investigate. He went out into the garage, then wandered around the yard for awhile. Tonight Flax heard me coming before I even got to the door. We went outside right away again and he walked around for a little bit, before heading back to the door. He still wasn't up for a walk tonight, but maybe tomorrow. I think he misses mom and dad too much! He did eat his supper for me, then we went back outside to wander around the house. When we came in he laid on his bed and had some more treats while I scratched his back. He sure liked that!

Jerrie

Today Jerrie was laying on the very top perch of his kitty tree when I came to see him. After I finished taking care of everything, I went in and he did a big stretch, then came down to see me! He hopped onto the chair, then crawled up onto the desk and walked around a little bit. I called his name and he meowed back at me. Jerrie laid down by me and enjoyed every minute of me petting him! He was purring away and once in awhile would look back and meow.

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon since it was nice and cool out, Kota, Benny and I took a nice long walk. They both started chasing after some birds right away. Lots of dogs were out in their yards too, so that kept Benny very excited and busy the whole time. There was a sprinkler out on a lawn that Kota and Benny had fun running through as we went by. Once we got home, Benny was pretty tired. Kota wanted to go out in the backyard and run around for a few minutes.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Jasmine & Banjo

The babies were playing on the back patio when I came to see them tonight. They heard me come around the corner and they came running to see me! They both jumped up and said hi for a few minutes. They followed me around while I picked up the backyard, then laid down to watch me. Once I was finished I asked, "Are you ready?" and they went running to the garage. We took a nice long walk this evening. A little boy was out in his front yard and he started "ooo-ing" and "aah-ing" at Jasmine and Banjo. They both kept stopping to see what was making such strange noises! Later on, a lady went past us that was out running. Banjo decided he wanted to go running with her! It didn't take long though, and he slowed down to his normal pace. When we got back home, I saw a little bag of treats in the box in the garage. So we went out in the backyard and I had them sit for me to get a few yummy treats! They were such good puppies.

Dakota & Benny

We took a nice little walk this afternoon. Benny was busy growling at inanimate objects again, haha! Kota stopped under a tree and started playing in the fallen leaves. She spun around in circles and started kicking them around! Then she picked up a couple and tossed them in the air to herself. Once we got back home they got a drink before we went to play outside. Benny was trying to see the neighbor dogs through the fence. He even tried sticking his nose under it! Kota was ready to head back inside shortly after; too hot!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Chico, Chi-Chi and Cali

This morning Chi-Chi did a big stretch when we got outside. Chico immediately took off, chasing after a bird! Then he was running laps around the backyard for awhile. When we went in Chico ran around and hopped into the chair. Chi-Chi went straight to the food bowl for some breakfast. When she took a drink of water, the jug bubbled and it scared her! After that she very cautiously would stretch herself to get her nose just to the bowl without getting too close. She'd take a lick, then would hop back. Chico and Cali were messing around with each other again this morning. They chased and snuck up on each other multiple times. While they were goofing around, Chi-Chi snuggled up with me. Later I noticed Chico was going down the hallway a few times, so I followed him once to see what he was up to. He had hopped over the baby gate after Cali and was crunching away on her food! I called him and he bounced back over with no trouble at all, naughty little boy! We went outside one more time this morning and Chico started running around the yard as fast as his little legs could carry him!
Strrrrretch!
Bet you can't see me!

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Chico, Chi-Chi and Cali

This morning the pups were ready to get outside. We all went out and played in the backyard for awhile since it was nice out. Chico and Chi-Chi were having fun messing around with each other. Chico was busy exploring all over too, while Chi-Chi hung out by me. When we went in I said hi to Cali who was at the table, talking to me. Chi-Chi had some breakfast right away when she came in. Chico was full of energy! He got down on his front legs and was hopping towards Cali, who was not too excited. However, after Chico left her alone and was minding his own business, she sneak-attacked him from behind the chair! Those two kept sneaking up on each other for awhile. Hilarious! Chi-Chi came over by me and was walking back and forth under my legs, itching her back. Then she hopped up in the chair with me. Chico took a break from playing to hop in my lap and give me kisses all over my face! I let them go back outside again for a little bit, since Chi-Chi needed to finish her business. She did right away, then those two chased around before we headed back inside. Tonight when I let Chico and Chi-Chi outside, they both disappeared into the darkness! Chi-Chi came back to my side as usual, but I could hear little Chico running all over the place. We went in and Chico was in his playful mood again. I called him and he came hopping from down the hallway, then squatted down on his front legs. I put my hands down on the floor to imitate him and he got so excited! He hopped from side to side, then ran up and kissed my face. Cali stayed curled up on a chair or up on the shelf tonight. Chi-Chi was busy itching herself on my legs. She curled up in the chair behind me again, so I gave her a good backscratch. I got her little leg going! I let them both out to go potty again before bedtime.
Peek-a-boo!

Maggie & Moe

I let the girls out potty right away when I got there today. It sure was hot out, so Miss Moe was ready to head back inside shortly after. Maggie had brought out a rawhide and was busy trying to find a good hiding spot for it! When we went in, Moe nibbled on her food for some lunch. Maggie laid down next to me to gnaw on her rawhide. The girls took turns taking it away from each other! Eventually Moe gave up and went digging in her toy box for a different one. She brought out a really big one, so Maggie thought she wanted that one instead! She got it away from Moe, so Moe went to take Maggie's. But then Maggie changed her mind and decided to go back to her original one. Maggie kept going into the bedroom to chew on her bone, but then she'd hear Moe and I having fun so she'd come running back out! Silly girl!
It's too hot out here for me, let's go in and play!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Chico, Chi-Chi and Cali

Tonight Chico and Chi-Chi were both barking when I walked in the door. They both went outside for me with no problems! I went out with them and they both peed quickly, then jumped up and down to say hi. They're my little buddies already for sure! Cali was sitting in the house, looking out the backdoor at us. After a little bit Chi-Chi finished her business, so then we went back inside. Cali hopped up next to the kitchen counter, so I pet her for a little bit. I sat in the chair and Chico was busy hopping up and getting attention from me. Meanwhile, Chi-Chi was carrying mouthfuls of food into the living room to nibble on. Once Chi-Chi was finished, Chico had his supper. I think Chi-Chi claimed me as her own! She got upset at Chico once when he came by me. Then another time, she was hiding under my legs and raised her lip at him! She hopped up into the chair and curled up in the small space behind my back. Chico finished eating and when I called him he came bouncing over to me for more attention. They both were very good tonight. Once it was time to go I gave them their treat and put them to bed for the night.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

The kiddos are all doing well tonight! No one was acting lethargic at all, they were all their usual happy selves. I let the boys out and followed them both around. Of course neither went poo for me so I'm not sure who it was. Sugar did though and she had normal stool, so she's fine. They all came in and had some supper while I gave the boys their meds. Sugar was acting all spunky tonight! She crouched down on her front paws, then did little froggy hops until she reached me! Jimmy had some fun outside. He found something hiding under the downspout on the side of the house - I think it was a toad. He was barking and trying to dig it out! Buddy came over to help, but Jimmy told him in a low voice, "I got this, he's mine!". haha!

Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

Today was like deja-vu from the last time I saw them! I let the dogs out and Tyler grabbed his ball again and Emma went and laid in the exact same spot as last time. Luke was sitting, peering into the back door again except after I had already let Lacey out. Lacey sat on the patio and soaked up a little sun before going potty. I got all of their lunched ready while Tyler and Emma were outside. After they ate, Emma, Tyler and I sat in the living room. Lacey was acting a little shy today, a lot more than usual, but I think it was because of all the noise from the machinery and construction going on outside the front of the house. I went to check on her and she was all curled up by the clothes on the bed. Tyler, Emma and Luke all snuggled up to me to get their attention.

Dakota & Benny

Today I took Kota and Benny for a shorter walk since it was very hot out again. When we got back home they got to play out in the backyard for awhile after they got a drink of water. Benny was running around looking for some of his toys and Kota was busy chasing after a grasshopper! Eventually they sat over in the shade and enjoyed the slight breeze. We all came back inside and they cooled off again. Benny got a nice backscratch while he laid next to me. Kota decided she wanted one too, so she came and sat with her back facing me!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Caleb & Kitty

I let Caleb out of his kennel when I got there, and he ran and grabbed a green kitty toy. He had little green feathers floating around outside of his mouth! He went out and went potty for me. When he came in, he ran straight for the bedroom. He was standing over kitty, who was rolled over onto his back. Caleb was just staring at him, then kitty started squirming around and batting at Caleb's nose! Caleb put his nose over kitty's tummy and he wrapped his legs around Caleb's nose and held on. Kitty made a dash for the nightstand, with Caleb close behind. Kitty rolled over onto his back and would stick his head out and swat at Caleb some more before he went under the bed. He was having a blast under there, wrapping himself up in the cords laying beneath the bed. Caleb hopped up onto the bed and was jumping like it was a trampoline! He hopped up, then bounced once real high, then hopped down onto the other side. He kept doing this, going from side to side. He was sure getting his exercise for the day. Eventually kitty started following him underneath the bed and would shoot out and tap him on the nose! They are hilarious together! I got Caleb to come take a short walk with me, to give kitty a little break.
"Peek-a-boo!"

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Dakota & Benny

Today Kota, Benny and I went for a really long walk since it was nice and cool out! As we were walking, Kota and Benny were watching some kids riding around on their bikes. The kids saw us and said, "Oh look its a husky and a little puppy dog!". We walked under a tree that had dropped a lot of leaves on the sidewalk. Benny's leash started to drag a couple leaves along with us and the sound made Benny jump up a foot in the air! When we got home Kota had worked up an appetite and was just staring up at her bowl. So I let her have some lunch while Benny was busy resting and getting his back scratched!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Jasmine & Banjo

Tonight I didn't see the puppies sitting by the gate when I pulled up. I went in the backyard and around to the back of the house to find them just laying out in the grass. It is a little cooler this week, so I'm sure it's much more comfortable for them. They looked at me for a minute, then both ran for me as fast as they could to say hi! They followed me around as I scooped up the yard some more. They also ran a couple laps and chased after each other! As soon as I finished we went for our nice long walk. Jasmine likes to pick up everything! I took away a straw, a piece of a firework, a string and a few leaves. Banjo just keeps walking along, stopping every now and again to sniff at something. They both stopped to watch little kids running or skating by them. Jasmine kept in the lead again today, but always made sure to check that Banjo was still following along. I could tell little Banjo was getting tired on our way back home. Once we got back they each went to get a drink, then came running back to be pet some more.  

Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

I think I startled everyone when I opened the door, because of the tape rubbing on the ground! I let everyone go outside potty right away. Tyler immediately grabbed the ball (or whatever that is haha) outside and pranced around with it! After they went potty they both laid down outside, so I let them hang out there while I got their lunch ready. Luke was sitting at the backdoor looking in at me. I opened the door to let him in a couple times and he'd just stand up and rub against the house. When I took Lacey out, then he came in. After everyone ate, we sat in the living room. Emma laid on the pillow by the fireplace, so I sat next to her. Then everyone else, even Luke came over to me to get pet! Tyler got up to get a drink of water, then one by one the rest lined up behind him at the water bowls. It was the funniest thing! Emma was very snuggly with me today. After she got her drink she came running back over to me and laid her head in my lap. Tyler came and laid his head on my leg and Lacey laid on my other side too. If I stopped petting Emma to pet someone else, she'd paw at me then scootch closer and lay across my lap again!

Dakota & Benny

Kota and Benny were ready for their walk today! Benny was running circles around me while Kota was doing her woo-woos. We headed on our way, and we took one of our routes backwards this time. It was like a whole new world for them! haha! Benny was so excited he could barely stand it. Everyone had their dogs out today since it was much cooler than it's been, so Benny was happy about that too! He was getting so worked up every time we passed them, that even Kota started joining in the fun. Benny stopped in a shade spot to take a little rest, but Kota kept tugging like, "C'mon let's go!". When we got home Benny was pretty pooped, so he waddled over to me until he crashed in my lap. He got a nice backscratching! Kota hung out in her cage and would come out once in awhile to get hers, and to give me kisses.