Mac

Today Mac didn't hear me coming. I was already inside before he came around the corner. Then, he seemed surprised to see me! "Oh, you're here!" And he went immediately searching for his ball. I had his rope toy out before he found it. It was sunny, warm and in the 80's today. We got a good game of fetch going. We took a few more breaks in between throws today since it was so warm out. Mac didn't mind at all, and happily curled up in the shade with his toy. Later, he helped me refresh the water in his buckets. A few last throws, then it was time for his dinner. He got a treat before I left and then he went to go eat some more.

Mac

Mac met me at the gate today when I arrived. He had his ball ready to go! I went over and got out his rope toy. He immediately dropped the ball, and was excited for the new toy! I tossed that for him for awhile. He so kindly decided to cool off the rope each time he got a drink, by dunking it in his bowl. Silly guy! It was such a nice day out for him to play. He raced back and forth for his toy, always bringing it back for another toss. He started to get tired, and took a rest in the shade of the porch. I let him rest until he got his second wind and came back for more. I let him rest a bit while I filled up his water buckets. He was happy to get a drink of the fresh, cool water from the spigot. Before I left he got his dinner. I distracted him by tossing a treat as I snuck out. After he finished, he stood at the gate to watch as I left.

Hope & Tag

Hope is sure getting big! I let her out as soon as I got there. She had messed in her crate, so I got to cleaning that up while she played outside. Once I finished, she came bouncing over to see me. It was so nice out today! Hope grabbed her little kong toy and kept trying to hop into my lap to show me. Next, she found a stick to play with. Tag was happy just lounging in the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. I found a little yellow bone in the grass that Hope and I played some fetch with. I had to be careful not to throw it too far, or she'd forget what she was chasing after! She carried her toy back, curled up next to me, and had some fun chomping on the bone for awhile. Hope was being silly, sometimes crawling or trying to jump over my legs. She didn't quite make it all the way across each time. Tag got excited when he saw the neighbor dogs out a few houses over. He barked a hello to them, and Hope went running over to investigate. While we sat outside, I got them each a couple treats. When it was time, Hope came in and got her treat for kenneling up.

Buckley, Chloe & Bootsie

Today Chloe and Buck were both lounging when I came to let them out. They were full of spunk today! Bootsie was already at the door, waiting to say hi. Chloe ran a lap around the yard, then came barreling back towards me for attention. Buck and Bootsie were already getting their scratches. It was cool out this morning, but the sun was warm. Bootsie was rolling around sunbathing. A big white dog was roaming the neighborhood, so Chloe and Buck were often racing to the fence nearby. One time, Buck picked up a toy on his way back, tossing it around! Then he picked up the next nearest toy and did the same with that one. Silly boy! Later, he and Chloe were on the side of the house crunching on acorns. Bootsie sat with me and watched those goofy dogs. While we sat, I found a long, dried up piece of grass for Bootsie to play with. He sat straight up on his hind legs and swatted playfully at it. Eventually, the dogs and I headed in so they could eat a little and have a treat. I put Bootsie's bowl out for him so he could snack too. Soon, Buck was crying to go back out to play.

Sarge & Diamond

Diamond nearly busted out of her cage when I walked in, she was so excited! I let them both out and we headed straight outside. Diamond seems to be doing well in her new crate. It didn't appear to be moved. Once we finally got outside, Diamond was pretty much attached to me! She was so happy, bouncing around for attention. Sarge had wandered into the yard to do his business. Then, he came over too and they were both tackling me for attention. Soon Diamond went and did her business too, then came right back. I sat down and they weaved around my legs and hopped in my lap. Sarge got as much petting time in as Diamond would let him get! They are so funny. Soon the excitement wore down and they decided to go play. Sarge was galloping around and Diamond would go to chase after him. They sure burned some energy by running laps around and around the yard. They did some wrestling too. I let them play for a few more minutes, then we headed in. Both pups went and sat in the kitchen, staring at me for their treats! They each got a couple of the tiny ones for sitting so nicely. When they kenneled up, they got their milkbone snacks. We had good timing today with the weather. As I headed home, then the sprinkles began.

Buckley, Chloe & Bootsie

Today Buck and Chloe must have been napping when I got there. I opened the office door and they jumped up, seeming surprised to see me. We headed to the back door and Chloe immediately spotted a robin sitting in the yard. She and Buck went racing out the door! Those two went running around the yard, while Bootsie came wandering over to see me. He rolled around in the grass and was loving the warm sun shining on his fur. Buck saw Bootsie being pet, so he came and took over. Buck went and laid in the grass when he was finished, and rolled around with his toy. We played fetch with it a couple times. I found a stick to throw for Chloe, but she wouldn't bring it back! She thought it would be more fun to chew. Chloe had fun chasing after birds and saying hi to the neighbor dog today. They spent plenty of time soaking up the warm sun too. We headed in for a bit so they could eat a little and get one of their treats. We didn't stay in long since it was so nice out. Buck found a ball and came racing over for me to throw it to him. He got tired after one throw. Haha! They each got their last treat as I was leaving.

Buckley, Chloe & Bootsie

Today Buck and Chloe were very excited when I opened the door. They danced circles around me as we headed outside. Buck immediately buried his head in my lap and did his little dance while he got his heiny scratched, just like he used to. I was surprised to see Bootsie trotting around the corner shortly after we got outside. All three were rolling around and getting all full of dry grass and leaves! They decided to share with me. Every time I pet Bootsie, the static would make all the grass stick to my hand. Chloe went and laid in the sunshine, while Buck and Bootsie were eagerly trying to hog my attention. Boostie rolled around and ended up with his hind end in the air up against Buck. That made me laugh. Buck and Chloe would take off to the back of the yard occasionally. Buck would make sure to come back for attention in between. Later we headed inside so they could get some food and water. Chloe made me laugh when she sat under the table! Buck disappeared and then came flying down the stairs. He had gone to get his hedgehog toy. I gave them each a treat, then we went back outside for a bit. Everyone got plenty of pets. Before I left I gave them their other treat to work on.

ZZ, Bradford, Heighty and the gang

This morning it was very quiet. Sugar heard me though! She was first to come bounding to see me. I had to call for the others. Then they all came running too. I got them all some food to work on. Their water had some ice in it, so while they ate, I broke that up. Afterwards, everyone was wanting attention. Heighty was my little snuggle bug today, barely leaving my side. The pups each took some time to explore around the yard. Of course, when one was being pet, they all stopped everything to come running over to me! It was a bit chilly out this morning, and little ZZ was doing a shivering dance. As I was leaving, they headed back to their house, ZZ leading the way! This evening the pooches were all barking when they heard me pull up. Sugar was first to come racing around the side of the house to see me again. It didn't take long before the others came racing. They all worked on their dinner while I refilled their water bowls. Afterwards, I was surrounded again by happy puppy dogs! All three little weinies were trying to hop in my lap, each wanting all of my attention. Sugar was running around when they heard another dog in the neighborhood. When it was time to go, they all went exploring about the yard. It was a very nice evening out.

ZZ, Bradford, Heighty and the gang

This evening the pups were all barking when I pulled up. ZZ was first to greet me at the door. He was bouncing up at me to say hi. Everyone else surrounded me, except for Heighty. She kept back a ways, but curiously watched me. I went in and got their food, then spread it amongst their dishes. Heighty and ZZ were the only two that didn't get started right away. ZZ was too excited for attention, and Heighty was too nervous. Eventually they ate too. Sugar went around and cleaned up all the bowls, just in case any bits were left behind. When they all finished, it was time for more attention! Finally Heighty came up close and realized who I was. Soon she was wiggling her way in between everyone to give me little licks on my hand.

Ginger, Tiger & Scout

All three pups were staring at me through the window when I pulled up today. They each raced to the gate to say hi. I let them all outside for a little bit. They meandered around a little, said hi to the neighbor puppy, and went to watch the kids playing outside. Eventually, they lined up at the back door to go in. Back inside, I got everyone a treat while I filled their food dish. As I sat down, Ginger came over and stood against my leg for some attention. Scout was right there too, gently pawing at me. Tiger just laid down and watched us. I let the pups all go outside once more before it was time to go.