It’s been awhile since I wrote about the girl and what she has been up to, but to give an excuse I would have to say we have been very busy! Today however, we took another trip to the dog park. I have brought her their the past 2 days but nobody else has been [...]
Shannon had such a good time at doggie daycare yesterday I figured I would take her to the local dog park. I had heard about it from 2 of my neighbors, with mixed reviews, so I decided to find out for myself. Having only seen one other dog park in my life I have to [...]
I dropped Shannon off at doggie daycare today for the first time. I was afraid that she wouldn’t want to leave me but she followed the daycare assistant without any hesitation. Shannon spent over 6 hours there. They wanted to assess her and see how she would react to different situations. I guess she passed [...]
Tomorrow Shannon goes to doggie day care for the first time. I’m very excited for her……time to spend socializing with other dogs and PLAYING!!! She needs a day away from me – and frankly I need a day away too. Don’t get me wrong, I love her to pieces, but I tell you…………..life without a [...]
Today after work, Shannon and I took a long…long walk. It was delightful!! The sun was shining, there was a nice breeze….it was (is) a perfect day!! We walked for about 1/2 hour at this great park nearby – then we went down by the water where there was another dog playing. I wasn’t sure [...]
It was 2 weeks ago today that I picked Shannon up for foster care. It seems like only yesterday – but it also seems like a life ago. She has come out of her shell quite a bit since the first days….she is showing her real puppy-self all the time. At work she greet all [...]
It’s remarkable how much and how quickly Shannon puts STUFF into her mouth. Today at work, before we got into the car to come home I took the girl for a little walk around a property. You know…..give her a chance to go pottie before the long car ride home. Well I tell you, she had no [...]
The most important command you can teach your dog is to come when he or she is called. This is easier said then done!! I’ve read a lot of different articles on this. “Set yourself up to succeed” “Make the outcome of the “trick” fun for the dog” “You never stop teaching and reinforcing this [...]
Today Shannon did a lot of napping. I’m not sure she feel 100% yet from being sick earlier in the week. But this moring we did our usual playing before work and then she crashed – under the desk – pretty much out cold for the entire 3 hours. She did a bit of whimpering [...]
Shannon woke up today with a very sick stomach. But I have to give her credit – she did nothing in the house. She’s such a good dog!!! I’m not sure if it’s her food, a change of food quickly, too many puppy treats, or the stress of the adjustment into a “new life” and [...]
