Benny

This afternoon Benny was running his laps when I came to see him. He and I decided to take a short walk today. He growled at a pool in someone's backyard! Silly! When we got home I went out and got his rawhide from the backyard. We played fetch with it for awhile. He came over and laid next to me to get his back scratched. We chased each other around and I even went around and snuck up behind him. He jumped a little and then started zooming around the living room!

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Benny came running up to me to show me his yummy rawhide! I let them both out back to go potty and he wanted to bring it along. I made sure it stayed inside for when he came back in. Kota was her usual talkative self while I was getting their harness and leashes on! We went for a shorter walk today since it was pretty hot out. I had Kota use her little backpack again. She messed around with it while she was waiting to go, but once on our way she didn't even notice. When we got home they both cooled down a little. Benny brought over the rawhide and we played some fetch with it. I liked that because he can't hold onto it as easily with his death grip, so I was able to toss it more for him! Kota was hanging out in her kennel for a little while. One time that I threw the bone for Benny, she came running full boar out of her cage and ran for it! They chased around for awhile and she eventually got the bone. We played fetch some more, then she laid down and gnawed on it for a bit.

Jasmine & Banjo

This evening I came to take Jasmine and Banjo for a nice walk as the sun was going down. It was pretty hot out all day, but had cooled down just right for us. The puppies came running in the garage to say hi! I kept getting tangled in their leashes while I was hooking them up. They were running circles around me! We got on our way. Jasmine was getting excited every time she saw something on the ground and had to go investigate! Banjo would lag behind once in awhile as he was looking around at things or people in the neighborhood. Jasmine knew when he was and she'd stop and turn around to wait for him to catch up. Every once in awhile they'd both run up to me and stop, just for some attention! Little Banjo was getting pretty tired on our way back home and started slowing down. They both perked up when we got home and they ran into their yard to get a drink. They both followed me all over the place while I scooped up the yard. (Sorry no pictures tonight, it was too dark already.)

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Benny was so excited he was chasing me around when I came in. Kota started crying when she heard me and was bouncing around when I let her out. I let them go potty quick, then we decided to take a nice walk. It was pretty hot out, so we didn't go too terribly far. We tested Kota's little pouch and portable water bowl today. I put the water bottle in the pouch and attached it to her harness. She wasn't diggin' that! She kept spinning around trying to check out this strange thing on her back! I took the bottle out and just carried it along with us, so she was just toting around my keys, the little bowl and their potty bag. Once she got walking she didn't mind so much, but every once in awhile she'd look back at it. We stopped under a shade spot and tried out their water bowl. They both liked that! We stopped one other time for a drink on the walk today. Benny still got tired and was happy to get back in his nice cool house! He even crunched on an ice cube today.

Look mom, we're trying out our water bowl!

Dakota & Benny

This morning I let the pups out, then we went for a nice walk. Kota really wanted to go! She was doing her woo-wooing at me and standing up against the door, holding onto the handle! Benny had fun this morning barking at his neighborhood dogs, cyclists and big trucks that went past us. When we got home they both had their breakfast. Sneaky little Benny got a moutful out of Kota's bowl! She wasn't too happy about that and they tackled each other in the living room for a little bit.

Dakota & Benny

This morning I took Kota and Benny for a nice long walk before they got their breakfast. Before we got on our way I let them out back to go potty quick. The neighbor was mowing his lawn, so Benny was chasing back and forth along the fence, then was ready to run around the corner when we went out front. On our walk Kota was hunting for fried worms on the sidewalk! She picked up a couple, then spit them back out. Guess they were too done. haha! Benny stopped under a tree and sat down to take a little break and enjoy the nice weather. This afternoon it still wasn't too terribly hot out, so we took another long walk. They were just as excited for this one as they were this morning! We walked past a spot in the sidewalk that had a large gap between the cement blocks. Kota crouched down to peer into it and hopped up in the air like she was excited and found something! Silly girl. There were a few sprinklers going this afternoon on our path. Kota and Benny both wanted to run for them and play in the water! We got a little wet and Benny was happy about that. When Benny was laying in the kitchen after we got home, he suddenly hopped up and started barking at the kitchen towel! Then he nudged at it with his nose. I guess he thought it moved! Tonight they played outside in the dark for a little bit before supper. Benny and I played some fetch while Kota was eating. We played outside some more after she was finished.

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Dakota, Benny and I took a nice long walk. There were lots of clouds out today, so we had shade most of the time. They were very excited! Kota kept trying to sneakily pick things up from off the ground. When we got home Benny was pretty tired and he laid in the kitchen for awhile to cool down. Kota went and laid in her kennel too, after she got herself a drink. Tonight they were anxious to get outside. We played out in the backyard for a long time before coming in for their supper. Benny and I played some fetch while Kota zoomed around and explored. Benny brought his bone toy in to continue playing while Kota ate her supper. When she was finished she came over by me and rolled around on the floor. She chased after Benny a little too.

Maggie & Moe

The girls ran to the door to see me this afternoon! We went outside for a little while, but they were soon ready to go inside since it was pretty hot out. After we got inside, the girls sat on either side of me for some attention. Maggie ran off into the bedroom to get a rawhide. As soon as Moe saw her, she ran over to try and get it. She didn't try too hard though, gave up and had some lunch. Moe came back and rolled around next to me, while Maggie decided to go chew on her bone in the bedroom. Tonight we got to play outside a lot longer. It cooled off quite a bit and the girls had fun chasing each other all over the backyard! When we finally went in, the girls both had some supper while I was there. Maggie came over to snuggle up with me while she gnawed on her bone and Moe was ready to play. Moe ran to her toy box and dug out her purple ball for me to throw around for her! After she lost interest in that, the girls wrestled around over Maggie's rawhide.

Maggie, can you see with that rawhide in front of your face?

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon I let Kota and Benny out back right away. Benny ran for his bone toy as soon as he got out there and pranced around me with it. Kota was over in the corner of the yard, trying to stick her nose under the fence to say hi to the neighbor dogs! Benny laid over by the door and was ready to head back inside since it was pretty hot out. We waited for Kota, then went back in. Kota had some very loose stool again today. Kota and Benny both sat down by me to get their backs scratched. Then Benny was ready for some fetch! Kota did some hopping around on the couch, trying to catch Benny. Then Kota rolled around on the ground and Benny stood over her, sticking his toy in her face! They wrestled around over it for a little bit. Kota was having a lazy day today and decided to go lay down in her kennel. She didn't feel up for much playing today like she usually is. She didn't even come out to join us while Benny and I were chasing around and playing keep-away!

Pippin

This morning Pippin was excitedly waiting for me at the top of the stairs! He did his little roll over while I said hi to him. He was eager for his morning walk. We walked around the courtyard for a while longer this morning since it wasn't nearly as hot out. When we got back home he sat in his spot by the window, waiting for mom and dad to come back. I just sat and pet him for a long time. It looks like he slept on the bed last night. I noticed the pillows were all over the place since he had the bed all to himself! Tonight Pippin took a little bit to get to the stairs when I came in, but he was happy to get outside. When we came in he was full of energy! He was rolling around on the floor and having me rub his tummy for him. He had knocked a pillow off the couch and was sticking his head under that and itching his face on it. I had him chasing around after some treats tonight as well. He will be very happy to see mom and dad when they get home!!