Dusty

This morning was very foggy out. Dusty was barking at the door, ready to go. We walked around the courtyard by the pool a few times, then headed in for his breakfast and morning treat. After he ate he put his head on the ground again and ran, or I should say slid, around. It's just the funniest thing! The fog cleared out by this afternoon and it was just beautiful outside! He was sitting in his window again today, watching intently. He picked up his little dog toy when I came in and was prancing around with it. He wanted to bring it outside with us today! Dusty and I walked all over the two courtyards and just soaked up the sun. Dusty really seemed to enjoy the nice weather. I noticed he had knocked some pillows off a chair when we went back inside for his treats, so I put them back. I guess someone was having fun today! Tonight he was eager to get outside again. It got chilly again this evening so we went back in a few minutes earlier to play a bit. He was so excited for his treat tonight that he started running through all his tricks without me even saying anything!

Dusty

This morning it was raining when I came to see Dusty. I took him out and we ended up walking for a little bit, since I was waiting for him to finish going potty. It was raining light enough that he didn't seem to mind at all. After he finished we headed back inside to play for awhile. I gave him his treat and fed him breakfast. Then we played with his little stuffed doggie. This afternoon it had stopped raining when I came to let him out. As I walked up I saw him just sitting on his little perch in the window. He didn't jump down until I opened the garage. We walked around the courtyards for the majority of my visit since we didn't get to much this morning. He did his business and sniffed around, checking things out. When we got back inside, I let him off leash and he just started tearing around the living room! I guess he still had a little energy left! Tonight was very foggy, but no rain. We walked around for the whole visit. Dusty met a new little friend named Willie. I know Willie and he is a friend of my puppy too! They were very cute dancing around and smelling each other. After that we went back inside and Dusty got his last treats for the night.

Dusty

Dusty was really ready to go out early this morning! I quick grabbed his leash and then we went for a walk. It was very foggy out this morning, but comfortable out. So we strolled around both courtyards for most of the visit. When we got back I gave him his half of pupperoni treat after he showed me a few tricks. I got his food ready for him before I left. This afternoon it was a bit drizzly outside, so we didn't walk quite as long as usual. So, we went back inside to play a little bit instead. We tried the pigs-in-a-blanket treat. I split it in half so he still got 2 treats. I asked Dusty where his toys were and he ran and pulled them out and tossed them around! Tonight, as I walked up I saw Dusty sitting in the window. As soon as he saw me, he jumped down and headed for the door before I ever opened the garage! When I opened the door he was jumping up and down excitedly. I went up and grabbed his leash, and he followed me down carrying his little dog toy! We walked a lot longer tonight since it stopped drizzling out. We mostly stayed over by the pool tonight since the other courtyard was busy with all kinds of dogs. After he did his business and was finished checking things out, we headed back inside for a bit. He got his treats and we played a little too. After he got his treats he started rubbing his head on the floor and running around in circles! The hair on his ears stood straight up, so funny! Before I left tonight he crawled into my lap and gave me a couple kisses! He seems to be warming up more and more every time I see him.

Dakota & Benny

Kota and Benny were ready to go when I got there today! I put Benny's food up before I let Kota out, then we went on our way. When I was getting their leashes down, Benny came running up with his little pink ball in his mouth. Shortly after we got going, I looked away for a second at the dogs barking in the backyard we were passing. When I looked back, I saw Kota with a big chunk of feathers in her mouth!! I hurried and got it away from her... there must have been part of a bird lying on the ground that she picked up. Yuck! Kota and Benny went both on our walk today. Kota's stool seemed a lot more solid than the last time I saw. The ground and everything else was all wet today, so the puppies got very dirty! When we got back I rubbed them down good with the towel. I put Benny's food back down before I left today. Neither one munched on their food while I was there, but they sure were thirsty when we got back!

Dusty

Dusty did great today! I came to take him for his walk this afternoon. He heard the garage door opening and met me at the door. I asked if he was ready to go for a walk and he got excited and started dancing around! We took a nice long walk this afternoon in the courtyard by the pool. He went potty right away for me, then spent the rest of the time exploring. After we made our way around, we headed to the other courtyard to walk some more. We didn't get too far since he was very busy sniffing around. We went back home and I gave him his little treats. I had him do some of his tricks for me and he got them all right the first time, except for play dead. He just didn't want to lay on his side. I gave him one of the dental treats and had him try again and this time he got it! He chewed on that while I left and just watched me from the top of the stairs. Tonight when I came, he didn't meet me at the door. As soon as he saw me he started running down and jumping around excitedly! I took him out to go potty and we decided to take a walk again, since it was still pretty nice out. He got his yummy treats when we got back. I grabbed his toys and tried to get him to play, but he didn't seem to interested. I put them back, then a couple minutes later he grabbed them out! I pet him for a little while before it was time to go.

Dakota & Benny

Dakota & Benny were both very excited today. Benny had an accident before I got there, so I cleaned that up before I left. Kota was sure ready to get walking! She pulled so hard when we started that she was making herself have raspy breathing. She calmed down a little after we were gone for awhile. We had a very nice walk today, since it's finally starting to warm up! Kota got a little dirty from the yards that were muddy from the snow melting. When we got back I wiped them both down. Kota ate a bit of food while I filled the water bowls. After I put her in her cage, I put Benny's food down so he could eat a little too.

Dakota & Benny

Dakota & Benny were very very excited to go for a walk today! They barely sat still long enough for me to put their leashes on. Then when I opened the door they were both pulling me to go while I locked up! It was a gorgeous day out today for a nice walk. It's been awhile since I didn't have to wear a jacket! We walked pretty far today and they both did well. I'm sure Benny is happy that most of the houses took down their Christmas lawn decorations! There was one house that we passed that still had some up, but he only let out a small growl. Dakota usually doesn't go #2 on our walks, so I can't report on that today. She seems to be doing fine though! She ate a little bit when we got back. They both drank a bunch too, so I refreshed their bowls. Forgot the camera today, so no picture... sorry!

Taz

This morning I noticed a couple of the cars were switched. I went to feed and water Taz and then we went on our way. Today was just a beautiful day to go on our walk! We took the longest route. It was the warmest day by far, too bad it was my last visit with Tazzy boy! I spent extra time with him today to make up for the day I cut his visit shorter. I think he appreciated the warmer weather too. He played and sniffed around a lot more, and just seemed to have more energy. We passed a couple houses today that had barking dogs in the backyard and Taz whined a little. I don't know why, but today he finally noticed the frozen mole laying on the sidewalk that we passed everyday. I had to tell him no and pull him away from it before he got it! When we got back, we played fetch for quite awhile. One time I threw it for him and it bounced outside both fences! I walked out of his pen and tried to reach through, but my arm just wasn't long enough. Oh how he cried! I went and grabbed my ice scraper from my car to try and push it into my reach. That worked! So then we threw the ball some more, until I ran out of treats. I said goodbye and gave him his chewie. Taz is so awesome! He was great for me, and despite the cold, I had a great time with him. I just love him and would be happy to walk him again anytime!

Taz reaching up on the gate, waiting for his collar and then ready to go!

Taz

I fed and watered Taz, then we got on our way. It was still pretty chilly this morning, but should warm up later today. Everything was all frosted over and glistening in the sunlight. We took the medium route again today, then played fetch for a little bit afterwards. The last time I threw the ball, Taz must not have seen where it went. He searched and searched for it, but no luck. So I started walking over towards where it was, thinking he would run and get it. Suddenly, he must have seen something on the other side of the fence! I tried to see what it was but couldn't see anything. He started crying and sticking his nose through. He was no longer interested in playing fetch with me! Eventually he came back over by me, and I gave him his chewie before I left.

Sophie & Roxy

I could hear Sophie and Roxy in the backyard when I walked up to the house today. I let them in one at a time to wipe their paws and they were wiggling around like normal. Sophie was licking my face while I was cleaning up Roxy. Then they went and sat in their spots, waiting for their treats while I took care of the fish. They both came to investigate what I was doing while I set up the stepstool. After I was done we sat on the floor and said hi. Sophie was rolling all around, falling into my lap. Roxie sat on her couch then kept darting her head around and looking at the ceiling. I figured she was searching for the laser, so I went and got that out. They chased and chased it all over the place! I stopped for a minute and they both just stared at me. They didn't want to go back outside again! I had to trick Sophie out with the light. Then I went for Roxy and had to carry her out, because she just didn't want to!

Staring at me, waiting for the laser light to come back on.

"Hey let us in! We weren't done playing yet!"