Who's Blue?

So Jake, why did you decide to go near the painted siding after being told "no" 100 times?

It wasn't 100 times - maybe 25.

That wasn't the question.

I didn't go near the paint.

So why is your fur blue?

Halloween is around the corner. I'm trying out costumes. Maybe a smurf?

Who's The Man?

Me!

I'm such a big boy now that mom lets me sleep on the couch at night. When I go in my kennel at bedtime she leaves the door open so I can sleep on the floor or couch if I want. I still like sleeping in my kennel with whale and Tigger though, but don't tell anyone...

The Basement

We have a basement in our house.

I've been down there a couple of times. Mom carried me down. There's lots to explore and it's nice and cool in the summer.

I'm afraid to go down the stairs and into the basement by myself though. I don't get past the first step.

Mom goes down there a lot. I want to follow, but just don't like those stairs. Instead I stretch my head as far as possible to look down to see what she is doing.

Maybe when I'm older it won't be as scary.

Rough Day

Chloe has had a rough 24 hours - more stiff an arthritic than usual, her left side affected more than her right (opposite of the usual), weakness in her back legs, walking sideways rather than having her body aligned, and probably some back and hip pain.  Not a happy puppy.

But after a lighter work-out on the underwater treadmill and laser therapy for pain, she finally seems more comfortable and is sleeping soundly.

Tug

While playing tug with Jake, he missed the toy and chomped my hand.

Eeowww!

Ouch.

Who's That?

Watching the North Wapiti video of sled dogs ready to run stopped Jake in his tracks! He was searching for the barking dogs everywhere. He was ready to run too!

Are You My Mother?

Today Jake met a juvenile cardinal.

For some reason the bird was hopping like a robin rather than flying.  Jake was chasing it around the yard, into bushes, and barking and howling at it.  The bird would just squawk at Jake at the top of its lungs.  If Jake would move away, the young bird would hop off its low perch and run underneath him and scold. Jake never tried to pick the cardinal up or shake it.

To prevent a bad outcome, I rescued the bird and moved it to higher ground. It didn't seem to like that - clenching my finger in its beak (not painful, which I'm sure would not make the bird happy), then flying back down to the ground in another part of the yard. Finally, it hopped through the fence into the neighbors yard.

Oddities of nature.

Walking the Dog Park

I like going to the dog park.  I like walking around at my own pace, stopping at trees to sniff, and checking things out.  Occasionally I'll swim.  I especially like that my little brother leaves me alone and wears himself out.  Sometimes I like meeting other dogs (especially bulldogs), and sometimes I don't.

You don't have to look at me like I'm dying.  If you wonder what's wrong, just ask my mom.  I'm actually in good health.  I have arthritis in my hips and my spine. Because of the arthritis in my spine, my nerves get pinched and I often drag my back foot or feet.  I have a little soreness in my lower back and get treatment for that.  I'm more stiff than sore.  After I get going I loosen up and move around pretty well.

Going to the dog park allows me to get good exercise at my own pace.  I get outside and enjoy the fresh air.  I'm old. I have arthritis, and cataracts and warts. That's how it goes when a husky gets old. But I do ok and know what I like.

I like to walk. And I'll keep going to the dog park until I can't walk any more.

Dog Paddle

Today was the dog paddle at the city park pool.  Chloe was ready to leave after 30 minutes. Jake could have stayed another hour.

Chloe did well and swam for 10-15 minutes on her own. She did great.

Jake did some swimming and a lot of running around the pool to meet other dogs and people.

Mom learned that it was not wise to take both Jake and Chloe to a new event in a new environment. Trying to keep Jake in line and an eye on Chloe proved impossible. Note for next time - take one dog at a time.

Oh well. Both dogs are laying down for naps, giving mom time to relax.

Vacation

While mom went on vacation to Sedona

and the Grand Canyon

We got to stay at our cousins in Davenport. It was FUN! I played with Kylie and Ellie and did a little digging. Chloe got her own place which uncle Nate called "Chloe's Condo."

Mom said some people had their dogs at the Grand Canyon,

but that Chloe and I probably had more fun staying in Iowa.

Mom brought back a fun squeaky toy for me to play with.

Chloe was just beat and spent most of the day sleeping on her pillow.

It's nice to be back home.

Remembering

Remembering Monte

A Great Friend to Maggie, Magic, & Chloe

& Leo's Brother

Monte left this world Labor Day, 2009

We miss you, Monte.

Frisky

Cool evenings make for frisky puppies!

I came home from dinner this evening, welcomed by two very energetic and happy huskies! Chloe was trotting all around the house with her tail up and even dropped to the play pose a couple of times.  She's been loving life today! Jake was his usual happy self and ready to play.

True husky weather.

Job Wanted

Handsome 7 & 1/2 month old Siberian Husky Puppy seeking paid employment in order to replace rugs destroyed during his time in the House of Husky.

Talents: Running fast, unravelling rugs, howling & barking, swimming

Obedience: Sit, Heel, Haw & Gee, Down, Stay (sort of)

Leash Behavior: Excellent - doesn't pull, listens to commands, distracted by squirrels & bunnies only on occasion

Greatest Asset: Social and outgoing

Needs to work on: Listening

References available upon request (don't contact my sister)