SWIMMING

I went to the river today to swim! I wasn't too sure at first, but mom just got in the water with some toys and clicked me every time I got close to the water. I finally realized how much fun it was. I slowly got in up to my shoulders and played with my new water toys. Then a man in a l-o-n-g boat came and I went to see him. Gary asked him to go through our area and then sit on the other side. Of course I had to go see what he was doing and I swam out to see him and completely drenched mom and Gary. I did it a few more times and mom helped hold me up. We then had to go get dried off to go home. I tried to get away and get back in the water, but mom got me before I could get back in. I sure hope we can go back tomorrow!!

New exercises

I started my new exercises today for my leg and I really enjoy them. I get to walk on the dogwalk ramps and the aframe for flexibility. It is about time I get to play on my toys again. I'm still not allowed to run, but things are getting a little better since I get to play.

COOKOUT!

Mom and I drove to Dayton today to see Jean. She worked on my leg and had me walk up and down ramps. It was a lot of fun! I finally got to DO something. When we got home mom set up our back yard so that I will have ramps at home to walk up and down.

At dinner time I was really upset as I didn't get as much food. I looked at mom, like "hey, where's the rest of it??" She told me to be patient and I would get some really good stuff. Then I saw Gary putting all the meat on the grill - YUM! And even better, I saw the shrimp on the counter, I LOVE shrimp. And then I found the beans! I am pretty good about not stealing stuff off the counters as it does not make mom happy when I help myself, but I just could not stay away from the beans! The Bush's beans dog "Duke" sure is right - they sure are good beans!! I hope he can steal the recipe and give it to me :) Mom and Gary thought it was funny that I would steal the beans with all the other good stuff on the counter. But then Gary was a little worried and was laughing since I ate beans.

I had shrimp and chicken and hamburger and beans and a little bit of corn. The corn on the cob looked really good too, so mom gave me a little bite to try. I think the butter was the best part!
I really like cookouts!

Good Helper!!

I helped mom clean house today, it was so much fun. I think the best part was the look on her face when she saw my contribution. Gosh, it was only a half a roll of paper towels!

Playing in the Sun

It was so nice outside today and since I can't run in the yard, I was sunning my belly.

Strained Tendon

Mommy and I are very bored! I was hurt playing in the yard and started limping. Then the next night when we went to work, after a few minutes I started limping again. Dr. Karen said I strained my tendon. We are not supposed to do anything for 4-5 weeks. I just don't think I can be quiet for that long. Mom thought I was doing well and then when we went to bed, I ZOOMED back and forth from the bedroom to the bathroom. I was just bubbling with energy. Mom and I are playing quiet games, but it doesn't help me get rid of all my energy!! I got to walk in the yard last night and eat cookies, that was okay, but I still want to RUN!!

Puppy Match Group 2

We went to Cleveland today for a puppy match. It was nice and sunny, but the wind was very cold. The Sporting Group was the biggest group and we had a long time to wait our turn. I posed for pictures for mom and we worked on some recalls too. When it was my turn in the ring I was a very good boy. Mom was happy with my stacking, I am learning to lean into my stack and hold it longer. We also got to play in the group ring since there were lots of dogs there. It was a fun day.

Remodel!

Gary put a wood trim around my doggy door and I did not like it. I showed him what I thought about that! I bet he doesn't do that again.

Elk Antler

I have another new toy - an Elk Antler. I think it is fun to carry it around and bark at it. Everyone thinks I look really cute, like I have a tusk! It is fun to throw it in the air and then run and grab it. Don't I look cute :)

First Hotel Stay

Mom and I stayed in a hotel and it was fun! At first I did not understand why we were just staying in this big room. I kept asking to go outside as it seemed like the place to be. But then mom got out all my toys and I had fun playing and even fell asleep with them. It was a lot of fun, but I was glad to be home!!!