Happy Halloween

Trick or Treat

Naughty with a capital N

Jake has been squirrely since the moment he woke up this morning - which landed him in his kennel 3 times today to chill out.  That's even with 2 walks, games of tug, a bone, and a kong filled with peanut butter to occupy his time and focus his energy.  And solely during daylight hours.


I heard mom say, "Jake, what are we going to do with you?" on numerous occasions today.

I know what we should do: send him off to boarding school for obedience until he becomes normal.

Jumping for Joy

We are all jumping for joy because Jake has been cleared to go back to the dog park.

Kennel cough gone, antibiotics done, infectivity nil.

With cousin Kylie back home, all of that puppy energy has been focused in the wrong direction a little to often.

Chloe's Day

Today was my 3rd acupuncture treatment.  First I have this acupressure/massage thing done along my spine, then I get stuck with needles.

The needles don't hurt. It just feels weird.  I focus on my Kong filled with peanut butter when getting poked.

I've done really well sitting still during acupuncture. When all of the needles are in I get to walk around. Then they come out and I'm on my way.

After acupuncture today mom and I went for a walk on a trail by the lake. Lots of good smells.

Then home with a great car ride, the windows down, and my nose out to catch the great fall air.

Buddies

Antibiotics, Oh Boy!

It was a quick trip to the vet today. Yesterday I started coughing and sometimes coughing so hard I'd throw up. I was acting a little funny this afternoon, or so mom thought, so off to see the doctor.  I didn't feel too bad - still played with Kylie all morning, ate breakfast, the usual stuff.

We were there a LONG time. It really cut into my napping. I got poked and prodded and the vet tech stuck a thermometer in my butt to take my temperature. That was not pleasant. And everyone thought I was being overly dramatic - I think not! I had x-rays taken and was poked again to test my blood. By the time the test results were back I'd calmed down and was less vocal.

No major problems. And it wasn't the tennis ball I shredded yesterday. (But I did hear mom say no more tennis balls - bummer.) I just had a bunch of gas in my intestines, maybe "gastroenteritis" and probably kennel cough, even though I got the vaccine when I was a little tike.

So now I get to take medicines like Chloe! I get them with peanut butter - yum! I don't feel too bad and I get more treats.

Let's Play!

Why are you tired already? There's still hours left to play.

I've been running around with you all day. Let me sleep.



Fun Time

Yay - Cousin Kylie is here.

Lots of play time has worn us out.

Homecoming

What a fun evening!

First, mom put on my backpack and we walked downtown to watch the Homecoming parade. When we got downtown there were LOTS of people and things to see. Lots of kids came over to pet me and play. Jeff came to see me too.

Some people took pictures of me. A lot of people stopped to say "hi" and pet me. I got lots of attention and it was FUN!!  Mom was going to take pictures of me too, so I could post them, but she forgot to put the memory card in the camera. Thank goodness for camera phones.

I didn't really see the parade. I liked the people better. When the alumni band played a song I sang along. I did a lot of singing and talking.

Mom & Jeff got food to eat, but didn't share. I did get a couple of treats though.

Then mom & I walked home.

I was a good boy. Mom said it made up for the attitude shown while putting on my harness and backpack. Whatever that means.

I'm beat. Time for bed.