Mac

Today the lawn people had been there before I arrived. I made sure to check all the gates right away. Mac met me and was excited to start playing. I got out his toy, which was still a bit damp from yesterday! He of course didn't mind at all. We played for awhile and he took his breaks in the pool. I put some more cool water in it again for him today. As we got towards the end of our game, the ball at end of the rope finally gave up and fell off! Mac wasn't sure what to do at first... go fetch the rope or get the ball that was sitting at my feet. I put the ball in the bin so he wouldn't be so concerned, and we got a few more throws in. It sure doesn't fly quite as far without the ball on there. When we finished, I put his rope away and got him his dinner.

Ginger, Tiger & Scout

This morning Ginger and Tiger wandered over to the gate to say hi. Scout was snoozing away in her corner. I called her name and she hopped right up! It was nice out this morning, so we spent the whole time outside. Ginger made her rounds, exploring about the yard. Tiger and Scout did a lot of relaxing. They all got excited when the neighbor dog came out, and ran over to say hi. When it was time, we all headed inside and they lined up in the kitchen for a little snack.

Taz & Clyde

This morning the boys met me at the door and walked with me to the back. Taz went out to go potty quick. Clyde just stood by me, not wanting to let me out of his sight! He bounced along excitedly behind me as we went to get them their breakfast. After the boys finished, I asked if they were ready. They followed me to get their harnesses on, and were ready to go! We got a nice long walk in this morning. This afternoon the boys and I headed outside right away. I went back in to find them each a dental chew. They both sat nicely for them, grabbed onto theirs and took off! Clyde ended up sitting behind me to eat his and Taz was off in the grass. They lounged around for awhile after they finished, running to the fence occasionally to check out sounds they'd hear.

Jackie & Meeko

This morning Meeko came down the stairs and followed me to let Jackie out. I fed Meeko his breakfast and got Jackie's ready as well. He wasn't interested at the moment, of course, because he wanted to get going. He bounced around a bit, then sat to get his collar on. We saw lots of fun things on our long walk this morning! First, Jackie saw a black kitty in the distance. Later, he saw another one and got all excited, because it poofed up and ran up the side of a tree! Jackie bounced up and down, but there was no way he'd get even close to that kitty. Haha! As we went along, we also saw a couple bunny rabbits. When we got back, Jackie ate his breakfast and went out for a last potty break. This afternoon it was pretty hot out. I let Jackie outside and got him and ice treat that I had made for him. He laid in the grass, carrying it from here to there to find the perfect spot. Once he polished that off, we went inside to cool off a bit. Jackie and I played some tug. Meeko came over to try and get some attention, but Jackie chased him away. I guess he didn't want to share! Later, we went back outside for a few minutes. He got a last potty break in and the rest of the time we played fetch with his snake toy. This evening Jackie and I went for a long walk as soon as I got there. We saw several bunnies out and about tonight. When we got back home, Meeko was patiently waiting for his dinner. I fed both boys, then let Jackie out for a potty break before bed. His bunny friend was in the backyard and it took off as soon as Jackie got outside. Once he was gone, Jackie sniffed all around the yard.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This morning everyone woke right up when I walked in. I let them all out in their usual order. I let them spend a little time outside, then got their breakfast. Louie and Chico went in while I stayed out with Bella. She wanted attention for a little bit, but eventually she made her way to her bowl. I went in to check on the little ones, but didn't see Chico. He was just lounging in his bed! I sat on the floor in their room and he came out to visit me. Louie came over as well, and that got Chico a little jealous. So, we all headed outside instead. Louie sat with me for a few scratches. He almost fell over, he just melted like butter when I found his itchy spot! A few birds were in the yard this morning, so Bella kept busy by chasing after them. This afternoon I let the pups all outside for awhile. Bella and Louie both came over for some attention. Everyone wandered around and did some exploring around the yard. Chico came over for a few pets as well, but Bella was being an attention hog and nudged him out of the way! I let the two little ones in and out as they pleased, so they could nibble on their food a bit. When it was time, I got their peanut butter kongs ready for them. Chico didn't want to go to bed this time, so I had to go get him.

Ginger, Tiger & Scout

This afternoon the kiddos were all a bunch of sleepyheads! It took them a minute to wake up, then Tiger and Ginger came wandering over to the gate to say hi. We headed outside right away. Scout must have been comfy in her spot, because I had to go get her. She finally got up and followed me outside to join the others. It was a bit warm out, but we spent awhile out in the backyard. They all picked a spot and lounged around for awhile. Ginger and Scout would come by me occasionally for some attention. This evening all three pups were looking out the window at me. We all headed outside to enjoy the nice evening. It had rained for a bit, so it felt a little cooler than earlier. Scout and Tiger did a bunch of exploring, while Ginger got her pet time. Some birds landed in the yard and it was quite entertaining to see Ginger bouncing along after them! When it was time, we headed inside and they each got a treat before bed.

Bella, Louie & Chico

This afternoon the house was quiet when I arrived. The second I opened the bedroom door, the barks began! Chico and Louie were really going to town. Haha! I had opened the back door and I started to let them out one by one. They zoomed off, but then one would come back to check me out as I walked outside. Bella loved me instantly and was pretty much attached to me the whole time! I tried to keep them as settled as possible, so I sat down and let them smell me. Louie came over for a minute, then went to sit in the grass. He seemed pretty itchy today. Chico was the last to come see me, but he did fine and let me pet him right away too. Bella sat and wouldn't let me even think about stopping the pets and back scratches! Louie came over and I found a good itchy spot for him. His leg was going like crazy. We went in and out a few times so they could get a drink and cool off. I tried to get Bella to play fetch, but she was too excited for now. This evening the pups heard me pull up and I could hear them bark a bit inside. I got in and let them all out, and this time they were all outside waiting for me. Bella sat with me awhile for some attention. Later, she went for a sprint back and forth along the fenceline. I let Chico and Louie in and let everyone work on their dinner. When it was time we headed inside. Chico was first to get in his bed again this evening, without me even asking! Then Bella wandered in hers and Louie in his. Such good pups!

Mac

Today Mac was already sitting by the gate when I pulled up. He stood up and looked over the top of the fence as I got close. Once inside, he started bouncing all the way to the back. We wasted no time and got right to his game. He wasn't giving up the rope toy so easy today! He would bring it over and let me grab onto it, then he would sit and chomp on it for a few seconds before he'd decide to let me throw it. He took several dips in his pool to cool off. The water was getting low with him going in and out, so I used his water bucket to add some more. As I walked to the spigot the first time, Mac tossed his toy at the back of my legs. "Hey, I'm not done playing yet!" We continued our game while we let the bucket fill up. After he was pretty worn out for the day, I fed him his dinner and gave him a couple treats.

Taz & Clyde

This morning the boys came racing to the front door. They happily went outside for a few minutes to take a potty break. They came back in to eat their breakfast for me. Both boys finished off their bowls pretty quick today. Then, they looked at me to see where I'd go next, with big eyes. They got all excited when we wandered to the garage to get their harnesses on. Clyde was so excited he didn't know what side of me to walk on as we headed to the door! We got a short walk in this morning. We would have gone for longer, but a dog started following us and the boys were tangling me up and getting way too excited. So, to play it safe we headed back home. They spent the rest of the time outside. Taz was trying to look for him through the fence. When it was time, they got their paws cleaned off and we headed in and they got a cookie. This afternoon the boys and I sat out in the backyard. I got them each their dental chew and they worked on that awhile. They did quite a bit of lounging around since it was pretty warm out. Later, the neighbor dog came out, so the boys ran over to the fence to say hi. This evening we headed out back again. I had heard some firework pops in the area a little before I arrived, so we held off on our walk. We actually got to sit outside for awhile before someone lit some fireworks off. Taz was ready to head back inside then.

Jackie & Meeko

This morning Jackie went out potty as usual. He came in while I got their breakfast ready, and waited patiently for me to grab his leash. Jackie bounced around, excited to go for our morning walk. We got a nice long one in again today. This afternoon I didn't see Meeko in his usual spot on the counter. I looked around and he was all snuggled up on the back of the couch. He stood up and meowed when he saw me and made his way over to say hi. Jackie and I headed outside to play, and saw his bunny friend take off across the yard to safety. Jackie brought over his snake toy and we played some tug. He kept cheating, using his legs too! We played some fetch as well. Later, he wanted to play with his stick. One of the neighbors came out and were working in their yard, so Jackie stopped to listen to the funny sounds. I guess Meeko wanted to make a statement today. When Jackie and I headed inside, I saw a couple plants from the window were on the floor! Luckily, they remained in their pots and only a little dirt spilled out. Naughty kitty! This evening it was raining out when I came to see Jackie, so we held off on our walk. I fed the boys their dinner and they both worked on that. Jackie went outside after to do his business. He wandered around out there for a little while, then he came in and we played some tug with his sock toy.