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<title>Grunt's Adventures</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Grunt CGC</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Grunt CGC &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:37 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>It was a blast, now I'm pooped!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:41:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got up early to put the trash out.  I was sprawled out on the bed and fell back to sleep - too e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got up early to put the trash out.  I was sprawled out on the bed and fell back to sleep - too early mom!  Next thing I know mom is sitting next to me saying, "Grunt, wakey wakey!"  Ugggghhh!!  Sleeeeeep!!!  Then I heard mom grab our leads, HEY!  Wait for me!!  :):)  We went through our usual loop and headed to Bradford.  Yippppeeee!!  Road trip!!  Mom had to go to the DMV first.  I love to people watch and sure got a good showing! :)  Then we were off to the lake.  I was there once when I was a pup.  We got there and my tail was in full force!  Jumped out of the truck and sure enough I remembered this place!  Tons of great smells!  With nose to the ground and tail waggin we were off!  Darcy was nervous at first but then she followed my lead, sniff the ground Darcy!!  We walked around the entire lake!  Over 2 bridges and down to the waterfront a few times!  Darcy went in right away!  She loves the cool water.  She took a drink and walked along the bank for a bit.  When we got on the other side of the lake I decided I would cool off also.  Mom got a picture on her phone of both of us in the lake! :):)  We finished the loop and headed out.  Stopped to get gas and I got a cookie!  The guy said it was his last one! SCORE!!! :):)  Then we stopped at the food store, I got to people watch again! :)  When we finally made it to the house I was pooped out!  Dad worked last night and was still sleeping when we got home.  I was almost asleep on the sofa when he came out of the bedroom.  I just layed there and wagged my tail!  Mom told dad we went to Marilla Reservoir and dad said, looks like everyone had a good time!  Yup sure did! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boing!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/830257</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:09:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for a walk, there is a field down the road that is about chest high to mom.  I heard som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a walk, there is a field down the road that is about chest high to mom.  I heard something and jumped straight up and into the weeds!  Mom was laughing so hard!  She was bent over and cars were driving by looking.  All they saw was me jumping straight up looking around and diving into the weeds again!  Mom said it was like something from a cartoon!!  :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/830120</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:03:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me, not me and Darcy, to the vet yesterday.  I love going to the vet's office.  All of my g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me, not me and Darcy, to the vet yesterday.  I love going to the vet's office.  All of my girlfriends are there!  We pulled into the parking lot. Mom opened the door and I was off!  Pulling her to the door.  Got to the door and I was smacking it with my paws.  Open up!  My girlfriends are in there!  Got inside and there was 2 techs smiling at mom!  She said, "He's here!" and everyone laughed!  My tail was on super-hyper speed and I couldn't wait to greet everyone!  Mom weighed me.  69.4 pounds!  Nice!  Mom and the techs were saying that I'm at a good weight for my size.  Then we went into the room.  The tech didn't love on me, she came back with my shot and nose stuff and sat on the floor while I gave her kisses and sneezed in her face!  I like her!  The other tech came in gave me my shot and put the stuff up my nose!  Yuck!  Then she loved on me good!  Then another tech came in with a treat.  The door was open, I was by the exit/desk and there was 3 people with their dogs.  A beautiful black lab was laying on the floor.  Well anyhoo, the tech with the treat asked for me to sit, give paw and down.  I had to do down 2x's because she didn't leave me much room.  But I did down!  They were so amazed with all that was going on that I did all the commands.  Well DUH, you asked with food, I obliged! :):)

The today mom put on our Frontline + she said it's going to rain tomorrow and that it'll be a great day for us to get baths.  No problem!  Bath time means warm water and massage - I like that! :)  Mom dremeled my nails yesterday.  She said giving me a bath will make me super shiney and that she may have to take some more pictures of me!  Darcy needs her nails done, but like mom said that's easy also!  

Mom put the down payment on my collar today.  Can you imagine what this collar is going to look like to need a DOWN PAYMENT!?!?!  Mom won't tell dad how much, dad doesn't really want to know either!! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Custom Collar for ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/829820</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:53:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been looking at Denice Langley's webpage for quite some time now.  Mom's been waiting for me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been looking at Denice Langley's webpage for quite some time now.  Mom's been waiting for me to get 2 years old so I she can measure me for a custom leather collar.  Well today mom sent and e-mail to Denise with my measurements (she put the tape around my face!!!) and what she's looking for in my collar.  Hopefully we'll hear back soon about the price.  Mom is sooo excited and can't wait to hear back from Denise!  Check out her webpage she does amazing leather work!!  And not just collars either!!!! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Helping Mom Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/829766</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:28:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has neck problems. Sometimes she gets up and says Grunt I can't sleep, my neck/head hurts.  Then ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has neck problems. Sometimes she gets up and says Grunt I can't sleep, my neck/head hurts.  Then she goes to the living room and sits in the recliner with her neck massager and blanket.  Eventually she falls asleep for a few more hours and wakes up better.  Well this morning mom got awake and said, Grunt I can't sleep.  I got off the bed and she followed me to the recliner sofa.  I climbed up and waited for her to get comfy.  Then I layed on her and we both fell back to sleep for 3 more hours!  Mom woke up later than ever and got herself together and took me and Darcy for a walk.  It was misting outside but mom knows the deal.  We must go for a walk.  The fresh air does everyone good!  Well after our walk mom closed the gates and me and Darcy sniffed out front for a bit.  Mom went up the steps on the deck and I caught right up to her.  It's my job to make sure mom is alright and I take it very seriously!  Mom got out the laser light and we did in-house agility.  I flew through the air over the bed a bunch of times and got a good workout in! :):)  Dad was making some kind of chicken for lunch and I still didn't leave moms side.  She said her neck was snapping and grinding and she just didn't feel right.  Darcy was sniffing at the kitchen at dad's cooking.  I stayed steadfast with mom.  Well mom started to feel a bit better and I began to sniff towards dad, who now had a bowl in his hands.  Didn't work, I didn't get any chicken AND mom forgot to leave my kong balls out.  Mom and dad are working and I'm starving!!  You figure after all of the hard work I did making sure mom was alright that she would at least remember my cookie balls!  Geeez!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snuggle time,,,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/829362</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:44:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I had snuggle time this morning!  We got up early and mom decided that it was to rainy outsi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I had snuggle time this morning!  We got up early and mom decided that it was to rainy outside to get moving so we snuggled.  She did the jaws game with me.  Her hands are curled and I growl and play-bite.  I never bite hard, this amazes mom every time!  She said I have a soft mouth and I'm so lovable!  Well DUH!!  We went for our walk and I couldn't chase any rabbits!  :(  When we got home mom said I needed my nails done.  So she got my jerkey treats from Omaha Steaks and I took off running!  I was sitting on her bed before she even got in the room!  I love to have my nails done cause I love my jerkey treat!  While mom was doing my nails I was licking my leg.  Mom decided that she's waited long enough and took me in for a bath.  Got me an awesome massage during my bath and got more jerkey!  After that I got the severe zoomies!!  Dad and mom were clapping and I was zooming all over!  Giving my best goofy grin!  Then mom was getting ready for work.  I climbed up on her bed and was fast asleep before she even left.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Friend the Rabbit!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/829101</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:26:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad came home from work the other night.  He took me and Darcy out for a potty break because I don't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad came home from work the other night.  He took me and Darcy out for a potty break because I don't like to go out in the dark alone.  ZOOM!!!  I took off running. Dad called me back and I had a rabbit in my mouth.  Here dad! Dad said to drop it and I did!  As soon as the rabbit touched the ground he took off running, and so did I.  Caught him again and brought him to dad.  Dad said drop it, so I did.  Rabbit took off and I got him again!!  Well dad said drop it, I did, rabbit took off, dad said leave it.  Come on Grunt let's go in.  So I did, I followed dad and left rabbit be.  Got in the house and dad gave me a cookie!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks HQ and Redford!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/828885</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Jun 2013 18:28:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>For the Diary Pick of the Day and for the Picture Redford! :)  Mom's at grandma and grandpa's and I' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For the Diary Pick of the Day and for the Picture Redford! :)  Mom's at grandma and grandpa's and I'm alone with Darcy.  Miss her, but I know she's coming home tomorrow.  Dad pressure washed the deck it's huge (12 X 75 feet!)  Dad was cool enough to leave me and Darcy out with him while he worked!  Me and Darcy played and sniffed the yards like crazy!  Dad even played with the chuck-it ball until it got dark!  Yippeee!  He said that when he threw the ball Darcy had the goofy run-after-me thing going on!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Donation Day Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/828425</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 May 2013 19:13:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad got up early, it was pouring outside today!  Yuck!  Mom said today is a great day!  Our  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad got up early, it was pouring outside today!  Yuck!  Mom said today is a great day!  Our friend Russ, was coming over to pull the trailer that mom and dad loaded the fencing and pipe on for the rescue where I came from.  There is about 700 feet of fencing and bunches of poles, top rails, hardware and a gate!  Mom said when they got to the rescue the owner Joye came out and said Holy Sh** that's alot of fencing!!  One roll of fencing is brand new and about 200 feet in length.  They're going to use it to make a meet and greet area for people who want to spend a little time alone with a possible adoptor!  Sounds awesome to me!!  When the trailer was unloaded (by 4 people plus mom, dad and Russ!) everyone was soaked and muddy.  But it didn't matter, everyone was thrilled with the donation!  Joye gave mom a hug and got her information to mail mom a receipt.  Mom told Joye that I'll be out to visit at Petfest in August.  They said they got my picture and have me on their wall inside the house.  They were so proud that I got my CGC!  By the time mom and dad got home it wasn't raining and mom took us for a walk!  Yipppeee!  We got to sniff out some rabbits across the road in the high weeds!  Got back to the house and mom and dad left again!  What???!!  They went for some lunch.  Alright I'll accept that, then they came home and got ready for work - both of them!  Hey!!!!  Well now it's storming out and mom and dad should be home in the next hour or so.  Tomorrow dad is working during the daytime and will be home with us at night.  That's good!  That means mom will be home with us in the morning!  Hopefully these ugly storms will pass and the sun will be out!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My day out!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/827763</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Social time for me!!  Mom called the vet after using a warm washcloth on Darcy's eyes.  We got our b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Social time for me!!  Mom called the vet after using a warm washcloth on Darcy's eyes.  We got our breakfast and away we went to the vet.  I love going to the vet!  All of my girlfriends are there!!!  Love getting some lovin!!  Anywhoo, the vet tech came in and I did my usual greeting, sit/paw look into my eyes!  LOVE ME!! :):)  Sooo, I got my lovin and Darcy got drops for her eyes!  It was a great ride home.  Mom and dad had the air conditioner on so I was chillin!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oklahoma Tornados</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/827554</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:43:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sending thoughts and prayers to our friends in Oklahoma.  Hope everyone is alright.....  please chec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sending thoughts and prayers to our friends in Oklahoma.  Hope everyone is alright.....  please check in if you can...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missed you!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/827442</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad were gone for 2 whole weeks! Geez!  I missed everyone!  I played like crazy, mom can tel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad were gone for 2 whole weeks! Geez!  I missed everyone!  I played like crazy, mom can tell by my filed down nails! :)  Darcy has eye gunk.  I've got a little bit, but mom says mine looks like allergies.  While mom and dad were gone it snowed here!  WHAT??  Snow in May???  Yup!  There are trees just starting to get their buds so there is plenty of pollen.  Mom and dad cut the grass and I love to mouse in it!  Only bad part is I start the reverse sneeze and snorting!  That's why mom thinks it's allergies in my eyes!  I've been sleeping like a rock also.  It's exhausting being on vacation! Mom and dad rode their motorcycles to Myrtle Beach.  Mom said they put on 1700 miles total trip!  Geez!  That's alot!  Turns out that dogs are allowed on the beach at certain hours.  Dad likes to golf and there are plenty of golf courses and mom is happy with salt air and sand.  Soooo, it looks like mom and dad are going to scout the area for the next few years before they retire!  Yipppeee!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whooop whoooop!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/825376</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 May 2013 14:35:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks HQ for selecting me as Diary of the Day!  Thank you Nina for the awesome picture!  Today was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks HQ for selecting me as Diary of the Day!  Thank you Nina for the awesome picture!  Today was the day we've been waiting 5 months for!  When we woke up it was 61 degrees outside!  And only got nicer afterthat!  There was an amazing breeze which we enjoyed in the playground.  We stayed in the playground for about an hour before we had to go in.  I was pretty tuckered out from chasing my chuck-it ball.  Darcy is doing her vomit thing that is slowly driving mom nuts.  At least our poop is solid.  We are lovin pumpkin!  :)  Mom said she'll be home all day tomorrow.  It's her day off!  Wooohooo!!! Mom said she's got some running to do but not until we walk, hit the playground and chill for a bit.  Then she's got to get our stuff ready for our vacation.  Me and Darcy are heading back to the kennel for 2 weeks!  I had so much fun last time, can't wait to meet new friends...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Poor Rufus!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/825240</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:49:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Let's hope this guy gets saved...

http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/orange-county/child-bi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Let's hope this guy gets saved...

http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/orange-county/child-bit-by-beaglemix-named-rufus-visits-dog-at-shelter/-/12978032/19948928/-/14w49cz/-/index.html]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another beautiful day yesterday,,, but....</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:57:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today it changed to rain. :( BUT, we got our walk in.  Mom took us for a ride to town and played in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today it changed to rain. :( BUT, we got our walk in.  Mom took us for a ride to town and played in the playground before the rain started. So, I'm good! :):)  Even though the first day of turkey hunting was yesterday we still heard the gobbler yesterday and today! :)  Mom took pictures with her new camera yesterday!  The was outside the fenceline taking pictures of the swallows that have nested in the birdhouses.  Then dad threw the chuck-it ball for me and I heard click, click, click.  Mom said she needs to figure out how to upload next.  Oh well, good thing her card holds 3900 pictures! :)  

Mom said me and Darcy need a bath.  But tomorrow I'm having company.  You know company always comes over to see me!  So we may not have a bath for a couple of days.  Doesn't hurt my feelings at all! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not fair!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/824823</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:21:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we got back from the kennel and it has been absolutely crazy at my house!  Everyday, it seems, mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we got back from the kennel and it has been absolutely crazy at my house!  Everyday, it seems, mom takes her HD for a ride.  Then she comes home and we play.  Well today, mom and dad got up early and left!  We went for our usual walk but then they left!  Mom on her HD and dad in the truck with the trailer attached!  Hmmm...  well about 3 hours later they come back there are chairs and buckets of something on the trailer.  Mom brought the buckets in the basement and put the chairs outside.  Then she took us out to the playground for a quick play.  I got some good running in but then we had to go in because mom had to get ready for work! Why???  Not fair, I was enjoying the playground!  The sun is out and the birds were singing.  Even this morning there was 6 deer on the back hill behind the house.  2 were young and doing Nascar laps on the hill.  I stood real quiet and watched.  Mom didn't move so she could watch my reaction.  I was just enthralled by them! Then the big doe snorted, she heard mom move and just like that they vanished into the woods.  Then we heard the turkey gobbling.  He headed down by the creek across the road.  We heard him the entire time we were walking he was really putting on a show for some lucky girl turkey! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today I was born!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/824499</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm 2 years old today! Woohooo!!  I'm currently at the spa (kennel) with Darcy.  Mom is supposed to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm 2 years old today! Woohooo!!  I'm currently at the spa (kennel) with Darcy.  Mom is supposed to pick us up first thing in the morning.  Can't wait!  

I hope mom has something special for me for my birthday!  I deserve it, don't I?  :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The lake</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/823857</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom told us during our walk this morning that she needed to go to town to pick up a box.  Well, I fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom told us during our walk this morning that she needed to go to town to pick up a box.  Well, I figured she meant me and Darcy were staying home.  WRONG!  Mom said, let's go and we all loaded up and headed out!  The weather today is amazing!  The sun is shining and it's cool outside.  Just pefect for us furkids! :)  Mom stopped at the post office, got her box.  Said her future is inside of it.  Whatever that means.. :)  Anyhoo, after the post office we went to the park at the lake.  Amazingly there were NO geese there!  Alright, there were maybe 10, unlike the usual 300 that are there.  Turns out the town make the geese feel unwelcomed and they moved along.  Great, no goose poop under my paws! :):)  We had a great walk, came home and I got my sun time in on the deck.  Grandma came out on the deck and did a few laps in the sun.  I keep a good eye on her to make sure she was safe!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've got company...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/823459</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:13:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom left for an overnight and came back the next day. She had Grandma with her! Yippeee!!!!  Grandma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom left for an overnight and came back the next day. She had Grandma with her! Yippeee!!!!  Grandma loves me and I love her.  She has to use a cane all the time now so I make sure I'm out of the way when she gets up.  :)  Grandmom said I'm so big, but so gentle!  Darcy even came up to greet her!  Mom was shocked!  She sniffed grandma's hand and everything! :):)  

Mom took us for our walk yesterday and today.  After yesterday we played in the playground then mom wiped me off.  I was a bit muddy!  Today, I was chunky muddy!  Mom said I had chunks of mud on my butt today!  I had mud from my face to the tip of my tail! :):)  So today after playing I got a bath.  I didn't mind, I smell like almonds and am super soft!  

I like grandma being here, she keeps us company while mom and dad are at work tonight.  Mom left our food out so grandma can put it down for us at 6:30 tonight.  Yea!  

Mom made a phone call this morning to our Kennel.  Turns out grandpa is coming up to get grandma on Saturday.  Well mom doesn't want to hear his b.s. about how terrible I am!  (He was the one who was mean to me!) Mom was stressing about what he's going to say.  So she called the kennel and has us set up to go from Friday till Wednesday!  Yippee!  

Mom said she's a firm believer of not setting up to fail.  Since grandpa is so grumpy about me and Darcy, mom's sending us out to play!  Hurt MY feelings :)  NOT!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom did it!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/823049</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:26:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>She took the plunge!  She's been looking to move up in the world of cameras for a few years now.  Sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She took the plunge!  She's been looking to move up in the world of cameras for a few years now.  She ordered a Canon T3i with 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses.  She's pretty jazzed and cannot wait to start taking pictures with a DSLR!  Thanks to all of our Dogster friends for their input!  Knowing people who take tons of pictures of their dogs helped with her decision!  

Just as mom was getting ready for work it got real dark outside!  Darcy was laying on the floor panting.  Uh oh!  Storms a comin!  Sure enough right before mom went to get into her truck the skies opened up and it started to thunder and lightening.  I was sleepy but Darcy was concerned.  Mom hugged Darcy - a rarety!  And Darcy seemed better!  Well mom had to go and the storm passed within 1/2 hour!  Now the sun is out and dad will be home soon!  Yippeee!!  

We hope all of our Dogsters are safe with this crazy storm passing through.  Stay safe ya'll!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks everyone!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/822933</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:22:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is feeling much better!  She said my Jolly Ball did the trick!  She took us for our usual walk a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is feeling much better!  She said my Jolly Ball did the trick!  She took us for our usual walk and playtime.  It was beautiful out again!  64 degrees!  That's a real heat wave here!  Me and Darcy were panting!  Mom didn't take her HD out today.  Said she has to get bedroom ready for grandmom!  I like her!!  She gives me treats!  Mostly pretzels! Yumm!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Mortocycle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/822823</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:57:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sooooo, we woke up this morning and the sun was shining!  OMG!!!!  Mom took us for a walk, then to t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sooooo, we woke up this morning and the sun was shining!  OMG!!!!  Mom took us for a walk, then to the playground.  Mom said, come one guys lets go get breakfast.  She make her eggs, Spam and bagel combo.  Me and Darcy got some eggs and Spam - YUM!!!  Then mom got her jeans and coat out and this thing called a helmet.  Hmmmm... Then mom went out to the shed and rolled her motorcycle out.  Put on her helmet and coat and vrooom, away she went!  Hey!  It's nice out what about me and Darcy!  Well dad worked last night so he was sleeping - NO FUN!  Then we noticed that mom left the slider open for the deck.  And she put out our pillows and blankets to lay on!  Aaaaahhh!!  Well, what seemed like forever, mom came back home.  She put Darcy's collar on and we headed back to the playground!  Yea!!!  Darcy did this crazy bunny hop around mom when mom got her collar and lead.  She's just about silly! :):)  

We got back in the house and mom said her hip was killing her.  Some kind of nerve pain.  Mom was hoping the ride on the motorcycle would help.  It didn't.  Well I felt mom didn't need compression therapy, and that she should throw my ball in the house (she does it all the time).  Mom said, no Grunt, I'm hurting.  Mom never hurts so I laid upside down while she layed on the floor with her feet on the chair.  I got up and got one of my Jolly balls with the rope through it.  I brought it to mom, she put it under her owie hip.  Told me it felt better and gave me a hug and kiss.  I laid on the floor and then the deck on my pillow with my cow toe.  Then dad woke up for a little bit, mom was watching her recorded Big Bang Theory when he came into the living room with us.  Soon enough it was time for mom to go to work.  She said her hip was feeling much better and that I was a great nurse to her!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks HQ!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/822266</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:01:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got Diary of the Day! Whooo hooo! :):)  Had company visit this morning.  His name is Jimmy, he's m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got Diary of the Day! Whooo hooo! :):)  Had company visit this morning.  His name is Jimmy, he's mom and dad's new insurance agent.  Young kid by our standards.  And guess what?  He smelled of puppeh!  Told mom that he's got a black lab puppy! Knew he was a good person when I got my first whiff of him! :)  I was a good boy while mom and Jimmy walked around the house.  When he sat down to fill out the paperwork I layed in front of him!  He asked mom if I was a pitbull.  Mom said yup, the nicest one you'll ever meet!  Told him about me passing my CGC because of possible homeowners insurance problems later in life.  Jimmy said, ah, we don't ask what breed just want to know how many.  Works for mom! :)

After Jimmy left, me, Darcy and mom went for our walk.  It's supposed to warm up to 50 today! :)  What???!!  Well mom saw some of her daffodils were starting to come up.  There's hope she says!  It is a lot warmer.  We stayed in the playground for almost 2 hours!  Darcy was rolling in the grass and just happy as could be.  Me?  Well mom threw my chuck-it ball and I would lay on the blanket chewing my ball like its bubblegum! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missed it!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/821598</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:42:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday was the first day that mom didn't check out the Diary's page.  And wouldn't ya know it I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was the first day that mom didn't check out the Diary's page.  And wouldn't ya know it I was selected!   Ooops!!  Belated thanks HQ!

Yesterday was beautiful outside and me, Darcy, Mom and Dad stayed outside almost all day!  Mom left me and Darcy in the playground and her and dad were messing with fencing.  Me and Darcy were chillin in the sunshine!!!  It was sunny!!  We were walking around dazed from the warmth!  It felt soooo good!  Then mom went to work and I kept dad company for the night.  That's my job!  To make sure whoever is in the house isn't lonely.  

Today mom took us for a walk, on the way back she made a left turn and said come on guys let's go down here!  Yippeee!  New ground to explore.  Turns out the trail is called a "pipeline" and it leads right to Potato Creek!  Mom said it's so much closer to the house and getting to the creek wasn't bad at all!  That means we can go on this trail to swim!  It's not the swimming hole that we went to last year, it's better!  There are several low spots we can hang out and go swimming at!  Mom really likes this spot!  Says nobody will be there and I'll be able to go swimming without a lead on! Yippeee!!

Now it's raining, windy and just plain yucky outside!  Mom's at work, dad got home late, he's got a screwy schedule this week he said.  So I'll just stay by him so he doesn't get lonely!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleep</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/821134</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:17:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had a headache and got up at 5am.  She moved the the sofa and reclined the end back.  I did my c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had a headache and got up at 5am.  She moved the the sofa and reclined the end back.  I did my compression therapy.  Mom woke up feeling much better.  So much so that we went for an awesome walk and played in the playground for a long long long time!!  I got to run after my chuck-it ball and Darcy did her thing.  

However mom is obsessing over a dog in a rescue.  His name is Freckles.  This is the rescue site with his information on it. WARNING - it is VERY GRAPHIC and DISTURBING... 

http://www.noahs-arks.net/RESCUE/FRECKLES.html

Mom wishes the person(s) who did this could be caught.  But unfortunately we all know the chances of that are very slim.  Luckily Freckles is in SC (he was rescued in MD) and in amazing care.  He seems to have a will to live, considering all that's been done to him.  Please keep Freckles in your thoughts and prayers.  

Mom's been following him on FB, there are current updates on their page.  Sad.. :(  

On a lighter note, mom has been looking at cameras, not the cheap ones either!  She's confused and has a bunch of questions about them.  She's got about 2 pages of questions for a friend of her's that is a professional photographer.  Mom does pretty good with the little one she has (note my latest Bunny pics) but is drooling at the idea of a better camera where she can focus on the subject and the remainder is blurred...just one of her obsessions....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/821002</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:42:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been busy around here - well for mom it has! She's been on the phone like ALL the time! She was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been busy around here - well for mom it has! She's been on the phone like ALL the time! She was on the phone for hours yesterday and FINALLY took us for a walk. We didn't get to play in the playground - snow and ice. So we got back home and mom got back on the phone! What gives? 

I barked at 5:30 this morning and woke up the house.  Don't know why.  Then mom got up around 7:30 to take the trash out, we all went outside to potty. Then mom came back in the house and crawled back into bed! Hmmpf! I was ready to lay on the bed! We all fell back to sleep for another hour and then mom got fijity. Mom took her shower and me and Darcy waited patiently for mom. We figured she would be on the phone again. Well mom said, lets go! And took us for a walk. Came home, fed us and then mom went to the basement to look for some papers. She found some of them sat at the table for a while and then said, lets go play! So she took us outside to the playground.  Mom said looking at the papers made her remember some not-so-good times.  Turns out dad's uncle (who die a long time ago) had a life insurance policy.  Mom had to find the paperwork from dad's uncle passing and dad's dad passing.  The insurance co wants the names of any other living heirs.  Well dad has a brother who mom and dad don't talk about.  Mom said he's a bad person and doesn't know where we are.  Anyhoo, mom was kinda mad (bad memories) and needed to clear her head so we went to the playground and played!! :):)

We got back in the house and mom started to set up the walk-in shower. Uh oh! Bath time! Gaaa!! Runnnnnn!!! Well Darcy went first, got all sudsy and then rinsed. Mom gave her a great massage with the towel! Then it was my turn. I got a bath and got the zoomies! Mom said she had enough time to eat lunch and get ready for work. The papers are still on the table. Then the phone rang - dang! Turns out it was dad calling mom to let her know the prison was on lockdown. Mom loves lockdown! There was a fight last night when mom was on duty and a big fight (4 on 1) today. So the Warden locked down the prison. Mom has a feeling it won't be all night. But that's alright. 

So mom only used the phone once today - and it was dad... whew!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Guess What??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820930</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up and it was snowing!  Gee there's a shocker! :)  We got another 3 inches of snow, then it war ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up and it was snowing!  Gee there's a shocker! :)  We got another 3 inches of snow, then it warmed up, it has not stopped snowing yet.  But it's warm enough that most of it has melted!  I really would like to see the sun.  The sun came out yesterday and after our walk moms head started to hurt.  She took her magic pills and sat with her neck massager on her.  I gave her compression therapy while she was sitting.  Mom says I'm her therapy dog!!  I'm so calm and stay literally on her when she's not feeling well.  

Mom came home last night and felt much better.  She said her magic pills help, but I'm the best magic! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weather blahs...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820812</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:09:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was nice today.  The sun was out.  It was warm!  We played in the playground, but I still got a r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was nice today.  The sun was out.  It was warm!  We played in the playground, but I still got a rash from running through the ice crusted snow that's left.  Mom told me to enjoy it that it's supposed to snow again tonight!  Really!!  I'm getting tired of this weather.  Mom said when it warm out we're all going hiking this year.  Now that mom's got her foot in good shape we're hitting the hills around here!  But not until the snow is gone and it warms up.  

So when I wake up tomorrow and see the snow I'm going to go blahhhhhh....  I'm ready for spring.  :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chained Dog No More</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820472</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:53:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>He's got a name.  Ringo.  I went to see him this afternoon.  After I went and bought 2 bags of dog f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ He's got a name.  Ringo.  I went to see him this afternoon.  After I went and bought 2 bags of dog food.  I asked for the investigator, introduced myself and asked to see the dog.  The investigator, Joanne was very nice.  I liked her from the get go!  She went to get the dog and I went and brought in the dog food.  I asked the lady behind the counter what the adoption fee was as I handed her my check for $100.00.  She said $45.00, then said "wow!" when she saw the check.  I said, "I want to sponsor the dog that Joanne is bringing out, in other words I want to pay for his adoption fee."  The lady looked totally confused and said this is too much.  I said, "Well I guess he's paid for - twice.  Please find him an amazing home, he deserves it"  She nodded and said, "Absolutely, thank you so much, this is wonderful."  Then Joanne brought the pup out.  I say a pup because he still has that pup face.  He's approximately 1 1/2 years old.  And all puppy!  Loving the attention.  We went outside and I took a few pictures of him.  Joanne said they named him Ringo.  He has a name!!   Finally!  Finally I got my hands on him, I looked him in the eyes and said, "Hey Ringo I've been watching you for a long time buddy!  Now your safe!"  He jumped up and gave me a lick!  I ran my hands along his sides, ribs, lots of them under his dull coat.  I said, skinny huh.  Joanne said, yea I rated him at a 3.  He stunk to high heaven, Joanne said I've gotten alot of chain dogs in my career, but this boy stinks bad!  She said she would've been a bit lienient had she seen paw marks like the pup was trying to get into the dog house.  But there was none.  I said all he did was lay down.  Imagine that, havin 3-4 feet of chain to eat, sleep and do your potty with!  So he layed in is potty all the time.  

Joanne told me about the lady at the house.  She said she was apologetic, but became the person who everyone with a dog problem gave their dog to.  That she was looking for homes for all of the dogs that she has.  This is the sad part.  Last year she spoke to the previous investigator (I called because the pups had no shelter that time) said he would help her place the dogs in homes.  He NEVER got in touch with her again!!  He was fired and there was big noise over it, the joys of small towns! So she was "stuck" with all of these dogs.  She said that she had another dog in the house that someone gave her.  It has anxiety issues.  I saw the pup (maybe 6 mo) today, another GSD mix.  

I gave Joanne my background, about my rescue and working with cruelty cases in FL with my local SPCA.  Turns out she knows friends of mine!  They have the first disaster animal response trailer in the south.  The HS and ASPCA have duplicated the trailers they've made to help during disasters.  Turns out Joanne responded to many hurricanes and fires that the DART team came to.  I told her call so and so and ask about me please.  Joanne and I had a great visit.  Ringo settled down and actually sat and seemed to be listening to us.  He's got his shots and wormed.  He's currently in Isolation. Next step is a bath.  He did have a patch of hair about 1 1/2 inches wide and 5 inches long missing on the top of his back.  But now he'll get the care he needs and will find a home quickly.  One good thing about this area is that black cats and dogs get placed quickly here!

We discussed the remaining 3 dogs chained, and the other pup in the house.  I told her I was concerned to pursue complaints later if she's going to continue to bring replacement dogs in.  Joanne didn't get the feeling that she was going to rotate dogs.  She said that they only had room for 1 dog at the SPCA or she would've taken all of them.  I gave her my phone number and told her.  You get the other 4 dogs and I'll sponsor them also.  Their adoption fee will be paid in full.  She was blown away.  She took Ringo back inside and I waited for my receipt.  I told the lady inside the same thing.  There are 4 more dogs at this property.  3 on chains and one inside.  If they come here I will sponsor them also.  

Oh yea, I also told Joanne about the boxer and GSD that I put hay in their boxes.  She agreed that if it happens again to call and we'll come up with a plan - legally to try and have them surrender those dogs.  

I know spring kitten season will be here soon enough.  Hopefully, if it ever stops snowing, spring will be here soon and the dogs won't be cold anymore, at least not until fall.  So I've got a timeframe to try and get the dogs out, so they can all have new names and new lives.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Battle ahead, I can just tell...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820348</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:47:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad went shopping today!  Hmmmpff!  That mean me and Darcy didn't go for our walk in the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad went shopping today!  Hmmmpff!  That mean me and Darcy didn't go for our walk in the morning! Mom came back and she was mad!  Turns out where the 3 chained young dogs are there was another younger pup tied to the porch!  Uggghh!!  Well mom and dad are going to the SPCA tomorrow and will talk to the investigator again.  Not that there is much they can do right now, but like everything dumb.  Give them enough rope (the people) and they will hang themselves!  

At least when mom and dad came home from shopping me and Darcy went for our walk.  It was a short one but I still got some sniffs in and left a few p-mails. :)  Mom said she had to walk us to calm down - :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820266</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:52:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad went to town today.  On the way they saw the SPCA Investigator at the house with the sho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad went to town today.  On the way they saw the SPCA Investigator at the house with the short-chained dog.  Mom was relieved that the Investigator was there! :)  On their way back mom noticed the dog was gone!!!  So that meant either the dog was in the house or the dog was surrendered to the SPCA.  The investigator had a clipboard and mom was hoping all went well.  

Later mom called the investigator to see if she could help out the lady.  There are still 3 other dogs chained to boxes.  Mom thanked the investigator and asked if there was anything she could do to help.  The investigator said the dog was surrendered and in their care.  The remaining 3 dogs had food, water and shelter and appeared to be in good health.  So she only took the one dog.  The owner stated that she was trying to find homes for the other dogs.  That was good to hear!  Mom said she'll ask around to see if she can find a home for them.  Then mom said would it be alright to "sponsor" the dog the investigator seemed a little shocked and said, "that would be wonderful".  So Thursday mom and dad are going to the SPCA to drop off some food and money for the seized dog.  

Mom is relieved that this poor pup who was on 3-4 feet of chain and couldn't reach his house approx 7-8 feet away will never be cold again!  Now mom is praying for the other 3 dogs...  it's a start...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grrrrrr</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/820106</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:04:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is soooo mad!  She called the SPCA to report a dog that whose chain was so short he couldn't rea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is soooo mad!  She called the SPCA to report a dog that whose chain was so short he couldn't reach is box.  It looked like he had only 3-4 feet of chain.  She filed a complaint with the cruelty officer.  It's been almost 2 weeks and sure enough today as mom was driving to work, there he was sitting 3 feet from the pole looking at his dog box.  Mom was furious.  It's snowing real hard and the wind is blowing, this dog should have access to it's shelter.  Period.  So mom called the SPCA and gave them grief.  They said they would go out and check it.  We'll see.   Mom's at work and on her way home tonight she will have her flashlight on to see if he's been taken care of.  If not she's going home and getting a cable we had for Darcy's dog run in TX.  It's going to be late at night, but mom is intent of making sure this dog is taken care of.  Grrrrrrr.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One last hooorah!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/819998</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:46:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom said to enjoy the sun today!  Why mom?  Turns out another storm is heading our way.  They're cal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom said to enjoy the sun today!  Why mom?  Turns out another storm is heading our way.  They're calling for 3-5 inches of snow.  Let's hope it's less!  Mom's hoping it's the last storm of the season.  I'm alright with that also.  I loved laying on the bed in the sun today! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yawwwnnnn</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/819918</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:41:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ah vacation was wonderful!!  I met and played with new friends at the kennel.  Mom picked me and Dar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ah vacation was wonderful!!  I met and played with new friends at the kennel.  Mom picked me and Darcy up and I was Mr. Wiggle Butt when I saw her!  She took us for a long walk, then we all chilled on the sofa.  We all went to bed early, vacations are exhausting...  

Woke up this morning to another white-out.  It was snowing hard outside.  Mom reached over gave me a big hug and said she missed me and was glad I'm home.  She thanked me for being gentle with dad.  I smelled his surgery area and move out of his way.  

Mom took us out today, we played in the playground.  I chased Darcy, she wasn't feeling to good yesterday but today we played.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hooray I Got My CGC!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/819206</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:04:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/819206</guid>
		<description>It wasn't easy, actually I almost failed.  I got there early.  Pucca was there testing, she's the re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It wasn't easy, actually I almost failed.  I got there early.  Pucca was there testing, she's the reactive border collie.  She did awesome and passed the test!  Then it was my turn.  Mom was walking me around the inside the building so I could settle down and get my sniffs in.  The examiner said Grunt you're up.  Aaaaggghh!!  Mom got tense, I felt it.  I sat and did a butt hop to say hi for the meet and greet.  No problem with the brushing, ears and paws handling.  Mom and I had been practicing our walk, mom had my leash tight.  So we did it again.  And the leash was across my back.  Then came my moment.  The sit/down.  I sat, of course, I always sit.  Then mom said Grunt down.  I looked at her, looked past her and then I sloooowwwwly went down.  There was a 20' lead next to me and I got up to sniff it.  Well the examiner said I was alright and to call me to mom.  Which of course I went right to her and sat down.  Then came the sit/stay.  Aced it.  Then came the meet and greet with a strange dog.  Well let me tell you the first time (yes I had a do-over) didn't go too well.  You see the stranger was nice but she had this beautiful brindle frenchie that I wanted to say hello to.  Well, the examiner didn't like my response and said try again.  The second time they brought out a schnauzer, I did fine with.  Sat like an angel.  Now it was the time for mom to leave for 3 minutes.  The examiner held me and mom said I'll be back.  She went out the door.  I could hear mom talking and then I heard dogs barking, the dogs crying.  Turns out there was a hyped up pit barking at Pucca.  Well I thought something was wrong and got a little upset.  So they called me back in and said I didn't do good on the 3 minutes with a stranger.  So they did it a second time.  This time another lady held my lead, mom said, you be good I'll be right back.  Well both mom and dad went out the door.  I didn't hear anything and was good until the last 15 seconds.  Mom and dad came back in and the examiner was talking to my trainer.  Then the examiner came over and said, he passed, BUT he was borderline on the 3 minutes.  Mom told her she had a 5 hour drive to see a surgeon and that dad was having surgery on Tues that she's a bit stressed and I'm a sensitive dog and can tell that mom is worried. Then the examiner said that our trainer said she was confused because I never acted like that.  That something must've been wrong with mom for me to be so concerned.  She understood and said that explained alot.  

Well mom got my paperwork, gave everyone a hug for being so kind and help us achieve my CGC.  Mom found out about the AKC All American Dog registration and is thinking of an official name for me.  Then we're going to possibly do some rally training.  Seems like it could be fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Active Poster!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/818716</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:23:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/818716</guid>
		<description>I got selected as an Active Poster!!  Wooooop!!  Woooop!  Mom took us for a walk as always and a tru ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got selected as an Active Poster!!  Wooooop!!  Woooop!  Mom took us for a walk as always and a truck came barreling down the road.  Well my mom is fearless sometimes.  She stood in the road while the truck finally slowed down.  Then she yelled at the guy!  My mom is so brave! 

Then on the way back another truck, small one with a cap on the back pulled up to us.  The guy driving said, "that's a nice pit you've got".  Well mom puts up red flags as soon as someone says anything about us dogs.  Turns out the guy, his wife and daughter were looking at a house across from the cemetary.  And they own pitbulls.  Guess they breed them once in a while also.  :(  Anyhoo, they seemed pretty nice, but mom is still guarded with strangers.  People would steal handsome pibbles like me :0  Crazy right!?? 

The sun came out and I kept asking mom to let me on the deck.  You see the other day I saw a red squirrel go under the grill cover. So now I'm obsessed.  Then mom put on my lead/collar and we practiced the CGC test!  I'm gonna be awesome on Thursday!  I can't wait for mom to see!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My last class</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/818230</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:50:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/818230</guid>
		<description>Was last night, and I have to say.  I did amazing!  Mom walked me around to let me settle down.  I s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Was last night, and I have to say.  I did amazing!  Mom walked me around to let me settle down.  I sat and greeted a few people.  Did really well.  Then the trainer said lets go and ran us through the test.  I was the second dog to go and all I can say is... I GOT THIS! :) I even downed on the first try!  Mom said down, I looked at her and then slowly went down...  mom was almost ready to stand back up but say I was on my way and gave me a big ol rub and a kiss on the nose!  I was so proud of myself.  She told me to stay, I did, walked away and then called me to her.  I came right to her!  She gave me the best hug and long rub ever! :):)  On my 3 minute stay with a stranger I was so great!  I heard mom talking outside and started to talk to my handler.  Everyone loved it!  When mom came back in I was Mr. Wiggle Butt!  My tail didn't stop going most of the time at class!  I just love being there with mom and dad!  When mom got me back, the trainer said, see?  You all just did the test perfectly!  Mom had some Omaha Steak Jerkie that she only gives me for nails and baths.  I got a bunch of pieces of it after I was done.

Then the trainer asked if we knew any tricks... Mom said sure.  She told everyone to watch my mouth.  I did my chompers act.  Everyone laughed and clapped!  I got more jerkie!!  Yippeee!!

So next week I have my test.  Looks like dad wont have to be at work, something about budgets mom said. That's great!  Dad has been with us all but the first class and I like having him there.  Plus they use dad as the "crowd" person!  So dad will have a camera and take pictures of us!  The trainer came up to mom and gave her a hug and said she was so proud of mom.  And just loves me!  Duh!  Who can't love me, I'm adorable! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Will this week ever end??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/817978</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:49:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/817978</guid>
		<description>Mom is at training this week.  Ugggh!! The alarm clock blares at 6:15 am!  Is she crazy!  We sleep u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is at training this week.  Ugggh!! The alarm clock blares at 6:15 am!  Is she crazy!  We sleep until 9 am in our house!  House rules!!  Mom said Thursday is the last day for her training. Hope so!  

I'm not getting ME time from mom and dad!!!  Mom was laying on the floor and dad climbed over her.  I decided that I wanted in and crawled inbetween them!  Mom wanted to take a picture of me but her camera was out of reach!  :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A day late,,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/817018</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:54:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/817018</guid>
		<description>But thanks HQ for Diary of the Day!  Mom got sick on her way to work and came home and went to bed.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ But thanks HQ for Diary of the Day!  Mom got sick on her way to work and came home and went to bed.  I stayed with her and didn't have want to neglect my nursing duties to mom, so I didn't check Dogster at all.

Mom's feeling better, thanks to my skills at nursing.  She said one day she'll get the feeling back in her leg where I insisted on laying all night...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So my trainer said....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/816632</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:53:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/816632</guid>
		<description>We had a great night at training!  I was next to Pucca, she was a beautiful border collie.  She had  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had a great night at training!  I was next to Pucca, she was a beautiful border collie.  She had a Gentle Leader head collar on and is dog reactive...  Well we had to do a walk, sit, mom and her mom shake hands and then walk on.  Well I was perfect!  HA!  Pucca's mom said she needed a calm dog and the trainer said we'll pair you up with Grunt.  Well I took one look at that border collie and saw the crazy in her eyes.  So I just looked around at nothing in particular.  We did this twice!  I did everything spot on, except I still will not down on command. During the middle of class we had to walk through a crowd of people.  I was doing so good, then the trainer came up to me and gave me some lovin.  She said I'm so sweet.  Mom was thrilled! :):)  We finished class with our down/stays. Which of course I thought mom was speaking french or something cause I didn't understand her at all... When class was over the trainer came up to mom and said, "You guys are doing great!  And look, you're smiling."  Mom agreed and giggled, saying she's having fun training again.  She realizes when she looks down it's me Grunt and not Turner.  Once again the trainer gave me some loving and said, "He's a poster child for Pitbulls, he's so sweet.  All he wants to do is please."  She's right! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey! My picture is an X</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/816042</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:01:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/816042</guid>
		<description>Mom changed my picture and it appears as an X at her work.  Is it working, can ya'll see my happy fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom changed my picture and it appears as an X at her work.  Is it working, can ya'll see my happy face????  Please let mom know!

Thanks! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom drooled on me!  Seriously!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815754</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:20:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815754</guid>
		<description>So I was laying on the floor minding my own business when mom slid out of her chair, crawled over to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I was laying on the floor minding my own business when mom slid out of her chair, crawled over to me and started to bite me!  Seriously!?  She was growling and biting on me.  Alright it wasn't hard but still, really??  Dad came in the living room and was like, what the ...?  Mom growled at him to!  Geez!  So then I decided payback and started to growl and kick at mom... we played for a while and then mom got up.  I had the most confused look on my face!  Mom sat back in her chair like nothing happened... Hey is that her drool on me???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sad day in Texas :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815626</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:46:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Remember mom told you the story about the dog &quot;Buck&quot; who was shot in the face repeatedly with bucksh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Remember mom told you the story about the dog "Buck" who was shot in the face repeatedly with buckshot, put in a trash bag and tied to a pole alongside of the road?  Well Buck is doing really well.  However today there is another report in the same county about another dog, shepherd mix who was found shot, in a trash bag along side of the road.  I just got word that she went into cardiac arrest and died.  She was so young...

Here is her sad and short story...

RIP Sweet Baby :(

http://main.montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/?p=61135]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom is crazy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815548</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Feb 2013 15:09:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815548</guid>
		<description>Mom took us for a walk today.  Then she put me and Darcy in the playground while she got on the 4 wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a walk today.  Then she put me and Darcy in the playground while she got on the 4 wheeler to plow the driveway.  We chased after mom and played.  Darcy tried to outsneak me but I got her!  Mom came over the the playground to play and all of a sudden she was laying on the ground.  Darcy went over to check her out.  I was sitting by my deck box that had the chuckit ball in it.  Mom got up from the ground and called me over.  I sat and she took a picture.  Then she pointed and I saw it.  It was a snow angel!  So that's what mom was making while she was laying on the ground! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My life in a snowglobe,,,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815013</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:56:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/815013</guid>
		<description>Mom said we live in a snow globe...  You know it looks real pretty and then you shake it up and the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom said we live in a snow globe...  You know it looks real pretty and then you shake it up and the snow falls lazily to the ground, still looks pretty!  Well that's my world...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mud, mud and smiles!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/814267</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:56:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/814267</guid>
		<description>Had a great walk with dad.  Got some awesome playtime in.  Until mom threw it to far and I splashed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Had a great walk with dad.  Got some awesome playtime in.  Until mom threw it to far and I splashed my face in mud!  Ugghh!!  Mom has a bandana with her and wiped my face and ears off.  We played non-stop today.  Good thing too!  When we got inside the house within 5 minutes it started to rain!  Mom was so happy!  

Got me a bubble bath, feel good now.  Mom and dad are at work and me and Darcy are snuggled on the bed.  All is right in the world!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Way to go mom!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/814069</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:37:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/814069</guid>
		<description>Mom got a promotion!  She does the same job, just has a higher rank.  Awesome!  Since she's making m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got a promotion!  She does the same job, just has a higher rank.  Awesome!  Since she's making more money, I'm gonna ask her for another chuck-it ball thrower!  That way there is one at each end of the playground! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's all a matter of preception...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/813903</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:01:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/813903</guid>
		<description>Mom was talking to her BFF.  She has a 1yo chow/lab boy dog that is a Type A dog.  Mom say's I'm a c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom was talking to her BFF.  She has a 1yo chow/lab boy dog that is a Type A dog.  Mom say's I'm a chill pup.  I like that:)  Anyhoo... mom's bff says that they got the wrong dogs.  Her dog is non-stop, like my mom.  And I'm a snuggler, like bff's old dog used to be.  Mom was telling her how she's having a hard time training, because I'm so calm...  BFF said that it's like she got her dog to teach her how to think, and mom got me so she can learn to stop thinking so much!  

Creepy but true!

Anyway we had a great walk today.  Dad came with us and he walked Darcy! :):)  Darcy started out behind dad, but dad had some string cheese and waaalaa Darcy was walking next to him, relaxed tail and everything! :):)  

Mom worked with me and my walking next to her.  I did pretty darn good if I say so myself!  We played alot in the playground it was a balmy 29 degrees!  I was out of breath by the time we went into the house!  I flopped on the floor and just layed there.  Mom came by a couple of times and raised a paw to make sure I was still alive! :):)  

Then we worked!  I did my sit/down/stay combinations.  Walked and went into a heel position!  

Now me and Darcy are snoozin while mom and dad are at work! Ahhhh life is good! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My mom is the best!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/813335</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:19:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/813335</guid>
		<description>Mom woke up and it was 6 degrees and the wind was howling over the mountain.  Mom didn't sleep much, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom woke up and it was 6 degrees and the wind was howling over the mountain.  Mom didn't sleep much, she kept thinking about how cold it was outside and that the poor boxer is in the weather.  So she got up put on some sweats and sneakers and headed over.  She came back in about 20 minutes.  

I greeted her outside, Darcy said No Way it's too cold!  Mom gave me the biggest hug!!  She said knocked on the door and said Hi my name is ... and I live down the road.  I saw you have a boxer and brought some hay for his box.  Do you mind if I put it in?  The lady blinked at mom and said, sure, no problem.  Mom asked her to hold the dog, just in case.  The lady got her coat on and came right out with mom.  Mom gave her a big bag of Puperoni and said, here, have some treats for him also.  She took the treats and said thank you.  The boxers box had no bottom in it.  So the boxer had been sleeping on the ground. :(  Well, mom stuffed 1/2 the bale in the box while the lady held the boxer.  Mom struck up an easy conversation and the woman was pretty calm.

When she was done, she looked next door and saw another dog in a box.  It was a shepard mix.  Mom said, what about her?  Want me to put the rest in her box?  The lady said, no that's my mom's dog.  Mom said, she gets cold to.  The lady said, alright.  Walked over and held the shepard.  Mom stuffed box full with the rest of the hay.  Then the dog came over and thanked mom.  The lady said, she's really friendly.  The dog looked at mom with such gratefulness mom had to look away.  

When mom went to work it was 3 degrees outside.  The wind chill was -14.  As she drove by the house that she dropped the hay on she looked, of course. There were 2 dog boxes with no dogs in site.  And no excess hay outside of their boxes.  

My mom is the best!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom is sooo mad!!! Not at me though!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/813235</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:13:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On her way to work she noticed, like she does everyday, this house that has a doghouse in the back w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On her way to work she noticed, like she does everyday, this house that has a doghouse in the back with a boxer chained to it.  Well the house had a blue tarp over it.  Mom looked at her thermometer in the truck and it registered 17 degrees!  Way too cold.  The dog house has no door on the front and there was no straw/hay in the doghouse.  Mom is livid!  No animal should be mistreated by anyone.  Well where we live the SPCA has so many internal problems it's a waste for mom to call them.  So she came up with Plan B.  She made some phone calls and ended up calling my favorite place - the kennel.  You see they also board horses.  She spoke to Nancy and asked her if she could buy a bale of hay from her.  Mom told her what the hay would be used for.  Nancy agreed that the SPCA is a lost cause :( for help.  She told mom to send dad out to get one out of their storage area.  Mom said she would pay her for it but Nancy refused.  Saying it is going for a good cause.  Of course mom will give her something when she takes me and Darcy out in a couple of weeks.  

Keep your fingers and paws crossed everyone.  These people may not appreciate what mom is trying to do.  Or they may say thank you and give the boxer a box full of hay.  It's supposed to be 10 degrees tomorrow, mom will be up bright and early to try and deliver the hay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a warm and wonderful day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/812314</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:14:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up and the sun was out!  Whooooop  whooooop!!  The high hit 61 degrees!  Unbelievable! Mom took ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up and the sun was out!  Whooooop  whooooop!!  The high hit 61 degrees!  Unbelievable! Mom took us for a walk.  Once again I was on the short lead and had to walk next to mom.  Awwww come on!  I wanna walk over there and over there and over there!  Come on mom !!  Well we got back and mom took us to the playground.  Guess what?  The snow was almost gone and I got to chase my chuck-it ball!  Mom took us in and fed us breakfast.  Then mom and dad went to the store.  Me and Darcy took a quick nap. When mom and dad got back we went back to the playground to play again!  Yippeeee!!!  I got back in the house soaking wet and muddy, but very happy!  Had on my best and biggest pibble smile..  

Mom and dad had to work tonight.  The clouds came not long after they left.  Now me and Darcy are on the big bed chillin.  Waiting for the rain to start tonight...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick of the Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/812162</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:56:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks HQ!  I love being Diary Pick of the Day!  Since we've been to our first CGC class, mom has be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks HQ!  I love being Diary Pick of the Day!  Since we've been to our first CGC class, mom has been making me walk right next to her.  No more in front for me!  At least for the next 6 weeks! :)  I'm on a 5' lead (might as well be 2') and must walk like a good boy.  I'm doing better every day. I think I know what she wants.  Now we've got to work on my down.  I hold out for mom to use treats and she does!  The teacher told her to stop that and go NILIF with me!  Oh boy!  That means I now sit before I eat, down before I go for a walk.  Geez, it's like I HAVE to do something before I get a treat!  Sometimes I don't get a treat, I get a chest rub.  I like them also!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CGC Class</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/811994</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:23:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom and I just got home from my first class.  Mom likes this trainer alot.  She said, she's so  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom and I just got home from my first class.  Mom likes this trainer alot.  She said, she's so different from the last trainer and wishes I had done my STAR class with them.  But, moving forward...  There are 4 other dogs in this class - 2 people didn't show up.  A newfie, Dillon; a German Shorthair, Carley; a Golden Retriever, Lela; and a labradoodle, didn't catch his name.  When mom was signing in, the trainers husband took me for a walk around the place.  He was a really nice guy and I liked him alot!  The trainer told mom that Dillon, the newfie, has some dog reactive.  No problem.  Well it was a problem.  I'll explain in a minute.

So we all sat down and the trainer asked us to do a few things to see where we are in our training.  Sit, handle your dogs ears/paws, walk on a loose lead and leave it.  Sit, I've got down no problem.  Handle ears and paws - love it!  Leave it, I'm not bad at either.  Walk on a loose lead - what?? in front of all of these new people that I can't stop looking at!?  Well the trainer came over and had something wonderful in her hand.  OMG what is it I will follow you anywhere, sniff, sniff!  

Then the trainer said something to mom and boy did it click.  Mom told her about having a reactive dog before and this class is just as much for mom as it is for me.  That mom wants to learn how to read/talk to me.  The trainer said, you had a reactive dog, you were focused on what was around you so you could redirect and control.  You need to focus on Grunt (me!!) and realize he is nothing like your other dog.  Well mom took the yummy smelling thing and walked me all over by my nose!  It was fun.  Mom was giving me so much praise that I started to prance!  Yea!!   We're off to a great start! Mom's doing really well in my class! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're good again,,,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/811576</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:12:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom came home and I made sure she knew that I was sorry and that I love her.  I kept looking at her  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom came home and I made sure she knew that I was sorry and that I love her.  I kept looking at her with sad eyes.  Mom finally sat down and I crawled up on her lap and gave her a lick that I was sorry.  She gave me a hug and said it's alright.  

Today mom took us for a walk, she slipped and slid all over the road.  When we got back she loaded me and Darcy in the suv and went to the post office.  She had a package that needed to get to grandmas right away.  We went to the bank first, then the post office.  I got to see a few nice people while mom was in the post office.  

Got back to the house and dad was plowing the snow around the mailbox.  We went up to the house and mom took pictures of the avalanche.  Oh yea, at 4 am the snow fell off the roof.  It was loud!  In the morning mom looked out and the snow was 1/2 way up the railing.  It even broke a few sections free.  What a mess!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sorry, mom   :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/811422</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:34:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is mad at me.  I didn't mean to do it,,, sorry mom :( ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is mad at me.  I didn't mean to do it,,, sorry mom :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks HQ!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/811252</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:19:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got diary of the day!  Mom has been so busy she didn't check the computer until 11:15 pm!!  Geez!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got diary of the day!  Mom has been so busy she didn't check the computer until 11:15 pm!!  Geez!  So for my day today we played in the playground.  We were sitting under one of the big blue spruces and the wind picked up.  It was swirling the snow.  I wasn't sure about it and kinda got close to mom.  Darcy was getting freaked out, she hates the winds after Hurricane Ike.  She was right under mom's arms.  I nudged in as the wind blew the snow right over us!  It was scary.  Mom got up and ran us across the playground.  We still have about 15 inches of snow and I antelope hop to get through it!  Darcy walks behind mom as mom trailblazes a path. :)

Then mom said we stunk and gave us both baths!  What??!!!  It's cold outside... well that didn't work and we both got baths anyway.  Mom dried us off real good and said that her and dad were going out for dinner.  Darcy and I were glad to see them go.  After a bath we like to take a nice long nap!  

Well mom and dad made it home and got me some new toys from Petsmart.  I saw some other little bags, but mom said they're for next week when we start class. Hmmmm, wonder what they are! ???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Baby it's COLD outside...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810956</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:18:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom didn't take us for a walk today.  The wind chill was 16 degrees!!  Mom said come on guys lets go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom didn't take us for a walk today.  The wind chill was 16 degrees!!  Mom said come on guys lets go for a ride!  Ride??!! RIDE??!!  SURE!!  We hopped in the truck and away we went.  Mom took us to town so she could mail off a bunch of packages.  She left the window down for me so I could sit and smile at everyone!  Then we went to the Courthouse so mom could get our licenses for 2013.  Now we're legal again in the County! When we got home mom took us for a loop around the playground.  That was about all we could handle it was way to cold.  But me and Darcy took full advantage of it and played and ran the entire time!  I stopped for a couple of digging sessions along the way first!  Then mom took us in the house to play.  When I decided I didn't really want to play mom said come on Grunt let's see how much you know.  I walked along side of her, watching her.  When she stopped I stopped and sat next to her.  Even did some downs for her.  I'm a smart boy!  Mom said we've got to work on my downs more.  That I've got to do them without treats.  Huh??  Where's the fun in that??]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Off to a great start!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810822</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jan 2013 16:51:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So it's here 1/1/2013!!  Yipppeee!   Mom said it's a great start to the New Year!  Mom read the news ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So it's here 1/1/2013!!  Yipppeee!   Mom said it's a great start to the New Year!  Mom read the news and was cheering!  Turns out they passed one of the toughest Dog Fighting laws in Michigan!  Up to 20 years and $100,000 in fines!  This is fantastic!  We're so happy!!  Mom HATES dog fighters, anyone involved in dog fighting and breeders of fighting dogs!  Finally one up for the dogs! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy New Year Everyone!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810648</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:06:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to wish all of my Dogster friends and Families a Happy and Safe New Year!  Mom keeps s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to wish all of my Dogster friends and Families a Happy and Safe New Year!  Mom keeps saying that she's declaring 2013 the Year of Tie Die and Smiles! :):)  I think mom may need some medication!  Her brain is frozen from all of the snow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Run, run, run!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810538</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:48:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom let me and Darcy stay in the playground while she plowed the driveway on the 4-wheeler.  We had  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom let me and Darcy stay in the playground while she plowed the driveway on the 4-wheeler.  We had a blast!  Darcy and I ran almost the entire time!  Mom would go up and down the driveway, me and Darcy kept up with her!  It was great!  I did manage to rip my new jacket.  I rub the fence, it drives mom nuts!  I got a few holes in it, now it's perfect!

I'm pretty ooped out now.  We ran for almost an hour straight!  So much fun!  Mom let me stay outside with her when she plowed behind the house.  She started her truck and I jumped in to listen to the music.  Mom moved the truck and I chase Darcy around the back yard - again!  Mom said Darcy got an awesome workout today because of me!  Glad I could help! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow, snow and more snow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810440</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:01:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yippeee!! Woke up this morning and there was 6 more inches of snow!!  It snowed all day!  Mom took m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yippeee!! Woke up this morning and there was 6 more inches of snow!!  It snowed all day!  Mom took me and Darcy for a walk and then we went to the playground!  Yup!  We went to the playground and the snow was over mom's knee!!  Darcy and I got to play over by her tree.  The snow wasn't as deep there and we really put the smack down on each other! :):)  The hunters came in.  They only stayed one night, said there was way too much snow for them to walk through!  So I got my rubs from the guys and went running around smelling for bunnies!  One violated the fenced in dog yard, Darcy and I smelled it all over the yard!  We couldn't find it though!  

It's calling for more snow still tonight!  Geez!  Mom said we have to take it easy on our walks.  Her foot is hurting and mom can't keep up with us.  I wish she would go get that surgery so we can play!  Mom's concerned about when she gets it done.  Dad will have to take care of me and Darcy for 3-4 weeks.  Mom won't be able to walk at all and she knows how dad can be!  Oh well, she'll figure it out! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snowing!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/810142</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:58:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad took us for a walk, the roads were clear and dry. She said enjoy it guys, it won't last  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad took us for a walk, the roads were clear and dry. She said enjoy it guys, it won't last for long.  Boy was she right.  We got home from our walk, mom went in the house, out the house and it was snowing!  Just that fast!  Well now it's like a blizzard and me and Darcy are chillin while mom and dad are at work.  Mom's fed us just in case they don't make it home tonight.  WHAT????  

So far there are a bunch of people stuck at mom's work and it's only 6pm!  Hopefully mom and dad will have the next shift show up and they can leave and come home.  At least me and Darcy are comfy! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Dogster!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/809960</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:28:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Merry Christmas to all of my Dogster friends and pals!  It's been another wonderful year full of hig ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Merry Christmas to all of my Dogster friends and pals!  It's been another wonderful year full of highs and lows.  My Dogster family has been there thru it all and I love them for it!  I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas.  

Mom took us for a walk today and we went up into the woods. Mom left me off lead for the first time.  Then she let Darcy off lead.  It's been a long time since Darcy was allowed off lead.  Mom's afraid she won't return.  But Darcy ran up the hill and around the house and joined me and mom in the playground.  We played for a bit and then mom took us for a walk down to see the mini-horses.  

Mom and dad are working tonight, that's alright.  I've got my 2 kong toys to keep me occupied and then it's nappy time!  

Mom said there is a big storm coming tomorrow.  Yippeee!!!  That means on Thursday when mom and dad have off I get to run around while they dig out!  Sounds good to me! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Purrrrrrrr</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/809720</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:04:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I love my mom.  Period.  I love to be with my mom at all times.  Mom loves me.  She calls me her 70  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love my mom.  Period.  I love to be with my mom at all times.  Mom loves me.  She calls me her 70 pound lapdog.  I love to lay with mom.  When she's in the recliner I climb up and lay across moms chest.  Mom listens to me when I breathe.  She says I make a purring sound.  Actually it's my content sound.  I'm so happy and so lucky that I just feel like purring.... :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woooop  Wooooop!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/809233</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:58:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad are at work.  It's their Friday.  That means me and Darcy have 2 whole days with mom and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad are at work.  It's their Friday.  That means me and Darcy have 2 whole days with mom and dad starting tonight when they get home!  And to top it off we're under a winter storm warning!  Wooop  Wooooop!  It's calling for up to 3 inches of snow tomorrow.  Cannot wait!  Mom and dad have to get the fence that mom won in the morning and then it's on!  Playtime in the snow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playtime!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/809117</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:15:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So yesterday mom and dad went shopping, came home, changed and went to work!  HEY!  What about me??? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So yesterday mom and dad went shopping, came home, changed and went to work!  HEY!  What about me???!!  We didn't go out to the playground!  Well this morning it was raining pretty hard and I didn't want to get up out of bed.  Well mom drug me out of bed and onto the floor (Geez!)  Did my potty and decided I'm up, I'm bored.  I started to dig where the chippies usually live.  Mom said I probably had tons of energy stored up.  If she only knew! :)

Well we went for our walk with our orange coats on today.  It was raining, but mom said lets go! Mom took us out to the playground later.  It was still raining but we didn't care.  Darcy took off hopping and jumping and running like she does.  I chased and chased and chased by chuck-it ball.  On the last throw I came back with a face full of mud.  Mom said that's enough and we went back into the house.  Mom had my shower all ready so I got in the shower and mom gave me a nice warm scubbin with my jerkey treats from Omaha steaks as my reward!  I love those treats!  I only get them when mom grinds my nails and gives me baths. Yummmmyyy!!  

So after my bath mom and dad had lunch and said the had to work tonight.  Again?  Geez!  Mom said for the next couple of weeks her and dad will be on shift together.  Bad news is the weather isn't going to be soo good and mom will have to exercise us in the rain/snow.  

Oh well, guess I'll just have to lay here on the bed nice and toasty until they get home.  Mom has a kong and a dumbell filled with food on the table!  She forgot to hide them for me!  Not fair!  I see she also left Darcy's special treats on her table also.  Oh well!  Guess we'll just have to wait....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks Onyx!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/808861</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:47:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we had a weekend at the kennel.  Yippeee! :):)  I was soooo excited when I got there!  I couldn't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we had a weekend at the kennel.  Yippeee! :):)  I was soooo excited when I got there!  I couldn't wait to go through the door to the range to say helloooooo!!! :):)  Nancy told mom I'm such a good boy and so easy to handle that she really enjoys our visits!

Well mom picked us up this morning, brought us home and said there was a present from one of our Dogster friends, Onyx.  Sure enough we got home, Darcy was out of the crate most of the way home looking around, she's getting so brave! :)

Well we got home and mom showed me my new collar from Onyx!  It's blue with snowmen on it!  So cool! :):)  

Thanks Onyx! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I made a new friend :):)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/808377</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:57:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We were on our walk when mom saw this lady getting in and out of a white truck.  Mom said good morni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We were on our walk when mom saw this lady getting in and out of a white truck.  Mom said good morning and startled her.  She was the meter reader for the power company.  She saw me and asked if she could pet me.  I threw the charm at her and caught her hook, line and sinker! :)  She pet and rubbed me for 15 minutes at least!  It was woooonnnnddeerrrrfulll! :)  

Mom loaded the truck with our beds and containers for the kennel!  Yippeee!  She said we're going first thing in the morning.  Cannot wait! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Booohooo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/808179</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:19:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It poured last night, when mom took us for our walk it was drizzling and in the 50's.  Mom said no w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It poured last night, when mom took us for our walk it was drizzling and in the 50's.  Mom said no way were we going to the playground.  I get way too muddy.  Oh well.  So mom kept us in the house and in the dog yard.  We did manage to get alot of playtime in.  I got to climb, run and chase.  Our house, luckily, is big enough.  Mom thinks of some great ideas when it comes to playing in the house.  

Then mom and dad left for work.   Booooohooooohooooo :(_ _ I just peaked outside for a minute and it was snowing a bit.  Mom's hoping for the snow to stick, she said she wants to take some pictures of me in the snow for Christmas.  She just can't get what she wants for a picture in the house.  At least she's determined!

Dad fixed my new coat from Ruff Wear. Mom got us Cloud Chasers and boy are they nice!  However, they're not cut for a boy, if you know what I mean. :)  So dad, yes dad, did the alterations.  Dad is a wiz on the sewing machine.  Mom, no way! :)  So now we've got our winter,wet weather wear all ready.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CGC</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/807563</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:27:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had talked about CGC training for me since I took the S.T.A.R. program.  But she wasn't real con ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had talked about CGC training for me since I took the S.T.A.R. program.  But she wasn't real confident in the instructor I had before.  So she took a break from that thought but was on a local AKC Kennel clubs e-mail list for training.  Well low and behold, they have a class starting in January on her day off! :):)  So mom and dad talked about it, mom wasn't sure if I would enjoy it, because I'm so mellow.  But dad said, as he demonstrated with me doing sit/stays look, he likes to train.  You NEED to get him to the class and get his CGC.  I think dad is trying to tell mom something.  She hasn't felt like training because she loss Turner and did so much training with him (she loved it dad says).   And since I'm so chill she didn't know if I would enjoy it.  Then mom said, you know what, it's time.  She called and spoke to the trainer, Deb.  Mom likes the fact that she is business first!  That is how mom was training with Turner. You go to the trainer to train, not have playtimes.  After talking to her, mom likes this trainer, has a good "feel" about her.  

So listen to this, we won!!!  Yippeee!! Mom put in a bid at the township for some used and new 6' fencing.  Her bid was high bid and we won!!  It's going to be my donation to Joyful Rescues.  I love going there to see everyone!  And I always bring gifts for the pups and kitties! :)  

It was flurring today, but we still went for our walk.  Mom took us for a ride to pay the Township for the fencing and then we went to the playground.  I chased and chased my chuck-it ball!  Darcy and mom were chasing each other in-between my chases!  Mom said it's her Friday and that she has split days off this week.  Whatever!  As long as I get extra playtime in the playground I'm good! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another week at the kennel, woop woop</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/807213</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:16:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me and Darcy to the kennel for a week.  She said there are hunters in the woods shooting gu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me and Darcy to the kennel for a week.  She said there are hunters in the woods shooting guns and the hunters will be in the basement for a few days.  I like them and they like me.  But, grandpa is coming up and he doesn't like me :(  Mom says it's his loss!  Funny, when the hunters arrived they asked where me and Darcy were.  When mom said we were at the kennel they were sad! :)  I like them!  

When mom came to pick us up we were shocked to see dad with mom!  I had the wiggles and was sooooo happy to see them!  We got home and mom took us out to go potty.  Then we got in the house for hugs and lovin!  We took a nap while mom cleaned and then she took us for a walk!  Then it was back to sleep again!  Boy we're pooped out from all of the fun at the kennel.  Plus I wanted to lay on mom cause I missed her!   

Mom took us out to the playground.  Darcy and I got the zoomies and took off running!  Mom was throwing the chuck-it ball and then would chase Darcy.  We were all pooped when we got back into the house.  

Life is good!  It's good to be home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks HQ!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/806124</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:39:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/806124</guid>
		<description>Diary Pick of the Day!  Me??!  Yippeeeee!!!  Thanks HQ!  

Mom took us for a walk in the rain this ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Diary Pick of the Day!  Me??!  Yippeeeee!!!  Thanks HQ!  

Mom took us for a walk in the rain this morning.  Then she had to go to the phone store to get her old phone info transfered.  Darcy and I gave her the go-ahead, it was our nappie time when she left.  Then when she got back - 4 hours later!.  She said the phone store messed up and gave mom and dad's phones the wrong #'s.  Mom got dads # and vice versa!  :0  So mom's going back to the phone store tomorrow to get it straightened out!  Geez!

Now it's snowing!  Yipeeee!!!  I've got so many warm coats to wear I can't wait to strut on our walks!  Mom says we have to still wear our orange as the hunters are everywhere here!  

Sunday the hunters who rent the apt will be here, and my grandpa.  Grandpa doesn't like me, long story, his loss!  So mom decided to let me and Darcy go to the spa (kennel) for the week!  I can't wait!  I love, love, love the spa!  I get to play with new friends and greet everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/806020</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:39:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/806020</guid>
		<description>Hi everyone it's me, Grunt and my fursis, Darcy.  We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone it's me, Grunt and my fursis, Darcy.  We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  Mom had to work :( and Dad went to Grandma and Grandpa's for the night :(  But don't worry, me and Darcy are kicked back at the house watching movies until mom gets home!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mooooooooooooooommmm!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/805876</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:48:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/805876</guid>
		<description>So it's beautiful out!!!  The sun is shining not a cloud in the sky!!  And what happens.  After our  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So it's beautiful out!!!  The sun is shining not a cloud in the sky!!  And what happens.  After our walk, we eat breakfast and then mom and dad leave!  Really!????  They got home at almost 2pm which only gave us about 15 minutes in the playground!  Not fair!!!  

Mom was apologizing, apparently it took longer because they stopped at the cell phone store.  And they both got new phones!  Mom was taking pictures of me and Darcy in the playground, new phone, new pics!  Somehow, mom still hasn't figured out how, mom's bill will be $30.00 cheaper.  She said she'll believe it when she sees it! :):)  

But the good news is they stopped at McDonalds.  Darcy saw the golden arches on the box and got all google-eyed!  We got chicken nuggets!  Yummmmm!!!  

Mom said we need to eat our nuggets, because last night they come home from work and found that we killed bunny in the dog yard! Neither me or Darcy is saying who got the bunny, but it was fun! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is a Doctor like  a Vet?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/805218</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:52:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom said she had to go to the doctors office today.  I wonder is that like my vet?  I know I get tre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom said she had to go to the doctors office today.  I wonder is that like my vet?  I know I get treats when I'm there!  I wonder if mom gets cookies for being a good girl....  Mom wasn't gone long, she said that she has to go back tomorrow for x-rays and then make an appointment for a foot doctor.  I don't know why she's going to the foot doctor, her feet look and smell fine to me! :) 

When she got back home she took me and Darcy to the playground.  She moved her chairs and deck box so we could sit in the sun.  Boy did it feel good to chase my chuck-it ball and then chill out in the sunshine.  Today is mom's Friday, I'm glad!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Come here dad I'll give you a hug...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/805018</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:07:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad got home from work very late.  He was apologizing to me and Darcy.  This is what happened.  Dad  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad got home from work very late.  He was apologizing to me and Darcy.  This is what happened.  Dad left work and was on his way home.  He came upon an accident not far from the house.  He was the 3rd person on scene.  Both people were ejected from the rolled-over car.  The girl was already dead, the guy died when the ambulance got there.  Dad was pretty upset said the scene was horrible.  He called mom, mom hates the stretch of road where it happened.  There is a poorly engineered turn and she's seen loads of accidents there.  Dad made me and Darcy dinner, but said that he lost his appetite.  So I'm sitting with dad on the sofa giving him a big re-assuring pibble hug....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom, come home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/804898</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:07:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's after 11pm and I want mom home.  I know she's at work, but the weather is bad, it's snowing now ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's after 11pm and I want mom home.  I know she's at work, but the weather is bad, it's snowing now and the wind is blowing pretty hard.  I'm ready for her to come home so we can play for a bit and then go nite nite....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I voted today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/804197</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:28:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/804197</guid>
		<description>Alright so me and Darcy went with mom while SHE voted.  Whatever! :):)  After mom got done she took  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Alright so me and Darcy went with mom while SHE voted.  Whatever! :):)  After mom got done she took us to town and we walked on goose poop island.  I had the prancing skippies and mom let me off lead for a bit.  It was sooo much fun!  Mom acted like she was throwing a ball and I was like, what, where, what???  Mom and Darcy laughed at me, I didn't care I was so happy to be walking around the lake!  It was fun!  Even Darcy had a good time.  She got a little scared but I said hey Darce, smell here to get her mind off of things... :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain, rain, go away!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/803425</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:50:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's still raining, some snow mixed in, but it's still coming down!  Yuck!  The ground is soaking we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's still raining, some snow mixed in, but it's still coming down!  Yuck!  The ground is soaking wet and it's cold!  Yuck!  Mom took me and Darcy for a walk, we had to go, too much time in the house.  After we got back mom gave us both a bath.  She said that we could snooze all night.  Dad is working the same shift with mom.  

Tomorrow mom is heading to grandma and grandpa's for a few days. Mom told us that we're going to have company!  Yippee!! The hunters are coming up for a couple of days!  Works for me!  I get some lovin from them and that's always a good thing!   

Mom's getting over her cold.  Dad, however, is starting to get his.  I'm gonna snuggle with dad and keep him warm while mom is gone. That way he'll feel better.  

Mom also got a phone call about my order.  Turns out Omaha Steaks is delaying the delivery of my beef jerkey!  Hmmmppfff!  BUT, mom saw on Dogster that Pawsibilities is donating all of their purchases to NSAL.  Mom saw some cool ideas and is going to buy me, Darcy and our furcousin Bootes a collar.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The last beautiful day is today.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/802651</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:41:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for a long walk today.  Then we went to the playground.  I chased and caught my chuck-it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a long walk today.  Then we went to the playground.  I chased and caught my chuck-it ball and Darcy sunned herself.  Mom and I chilled out inbetween the throws.  Mom said, enjoy kids, the snow is coming!  Awwww mannn!!!! :(  Wait a minute we can play in the snow also!  Yipppeeee!!!!  Saw mom putting some of my food in a baggie, she said me and Darcy are going to the kennel for just one night.  Something about some workers coming in for an overnight.  But mom said we'll be home Saturday morning.  Sounds good! :) Dad came home early and took his motorcycle out for a ride.  He's supposed to give me a new cow toe tonight!  Yummie!  A new chew!  It's so warm outside, it's awesome.  But mom said the weather will be doing a big change come Sunday.  Good thing me and Darcy have our coats.  Mom bought us new ones and we cannot wait to wear them!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Guess what mom did today?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/802231</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:39:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well the usual, fed us, walked us, took us to the playground.  But then when she got ready for work  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well the usual, fed us, walked us, took us to the playground.  But then when she got ready for work she took out dads motorcycle and rode it to work! :):)  The sound doesn't bother me at all!  Mom want's to get pictures of me and her when she gets her bike this week.  Can't wait!  It's a beautiful day and we got to sun ourselves in the yard and on the deck.  Mom started to cut the grass in our dogyard but ran out of gas in the pushmower.  The riding mower had a flat and wouldn't hold air so mom just left it for dad to fix the tire, fill the pushmower with gas and finish cutting the grass!  hahaha!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hahaha!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/802093</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:21:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom cannot stop laughing at my picture!  She got me a a no-pull harness.  Why?  I don't pull,,, much ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom cannot stop laughing at my picture!  She got me a a no-pull harness.  Why?  I don't pull,,, much....  Mom say's it's my only flaw - besides being adorable... just look at my pictures!! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another vacation down!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/801322</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:37:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had to take me and Darcy early to the kennel.  Grandma got sick, but she's doing better now!  I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had to take me and Darcy early to the kennel.  Grandma got sick, but she's doing better now!  I was soooo happy to go to the kennel I jumped right up on the counter!  OMG!  Mom was so shocked!  Nancy let her take a picture of me on the counter with her phone.  It didn't come out too good though.  Then when mom was leaving someone brought in a pot-belly pig to board!  :):):):) She was beautiful for a pig! :):)  Well me and Darcy played with our new friends for 2 whole weeks!  It was great!  Mom thinks we both lost weight!  Nancy told mom that if there is ever an emergency and she doesn't answer the phone to just drop us off in any kennel that is open and we're good to go.  She's mom's angel!  

Mom and dad took us out to the playground yesterday.  Mom kept dressing me up with crazy things.  You'll see the pictures soon.  Darcy had it easy, I had all kinds of things all over!  What gives???  Mom says it's Halloween time and this is what happens in her house! Oh well, as long as they throw the chuck-it ball I wear whatever!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks HQ  Arrrrrgggg!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/797661</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:59:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>For selecting me for diary of the day!  And on Talk Like a Pirate Day!  Arrrrggg!!  It's cool here t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For selecting me for diary of the day!  And on Talk Like a Pirate Day!  Arrrrggg!!  It's cool here today, the sun is in and out.  Mom just gave me a new toy and it's got like a bizillion squeekers in it!  I've been running around the house squeek, squeek, squeek, squeek!  Mom's rethinking giving me the toy!  Ha!  I just had some of the fuzz stuck between my front teeth!  icky!  Mom got it out for me!  yea!!  Mom just ordered another 200 bully sticks for me and Darcy!!  We're good for a while now!  Oh yea, mom has been brushing Darcy's teeth and of course I like the smell of the toothpaste.  So now mom is brushing my teeth also!  I've got an awesome blue toothbrush! :):)  Have a great day everyone!  Arrrrrrggggg!!!!

Signed,

Grunt the Pirate! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Awww mom!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/797395</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:56:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went for our walk this morning.  The fog was lifting and it was cool out.  There were tons of sce ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went for our walk this morning.  The fog was lifting and it was cool out.  There were tons of scents for me and Darcy!  On the way back to the house a big buck jumped out by the treeline.  Mom was glad I was on lead, sometimes she lets me run off lead but not today.  We got back and mom fed us.  Only I knew mom was up to something.  I didn't eat my breakfast.  Sure enough, mom left around 10:30am.  Darcy and I chilled out, then played for a bit.  Mom finally came home at 1pm.  The truck was loaded with bags and wonderful smells!  I jumped into the truck sniffing each bag.  Mom got all of the bags and stuff in the house and said, come on guys, lets go to the playground!  Yippeee!  I just wanted to run around a bit.  So did Darcy!  We both took off as soon as we got in the playground!  Run, run, run!  Throw the ball mom!  Run, run, run! :)  We had a fast workout and got back to the house in 30 minutes!  Mom fired up the grill and was going to cook some burgers.  She noticed there wasn't any smoke from the grill and found out she ran out of gas.  Hmmpfff!  Mom had to get read for work and didn't have time to cook, so she made a salad.  Oh yea, she brought home McNuggets for me and Darcy!  OMG!  They were sooo good!!  Darcy gets all google-eyed over them!  Me? I just drooled!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gruntster Mobile</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/797133</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:53:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the other day mom had a doctors appointment.  When she got done she filled the truck up with gas. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the other day mom had a doctors appointment.  When she got done she filled the truck up with gas.  The lady at the gas station walked around the back of the truck and said, "I never heard of that model, what's a Gruntster Escape?"  You see mom went and bought these chrome letters that spell Gruntster.  She placed it above the Escape tag on the back of the truck.  This lady though it was some special model.  Mom said, it is.  My dog is Grunt and this is his vehicle so instead of a roadster it's a Gruntster. :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ooops, speed bump! :)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/796051</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:35:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us swimming today, well actually we just kinda walked around the creek.  Darcy was more int ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us swimming today, well actually we just kinda walked around the creek.  Darcy was more into the water than me today.  But it still felt good.  On the way back there were loads of chipmonks in the cemetery.  We got just past the house that has the mini horses, there is some woods infront of their fence and I stopped, squatted and pooped. In the MIDDLE of the road! And it wasn't just any kind of poop, the monster pile kind of poop! :)  Mom said I was a good boy because I went poop on the lead, but smiled at my drop location!  Mom walked us back to the house and put me and Darcy in the playground.  Then she got in the truck drove down and picked up my speed bump in the middle of the road.  When she drove back me and Darcy were running with all we had in the playground to chase mom back up the driveway.  Mom gave me a bath, said the creek water is yucky and now I smell like almonds! :)  Darcy got a bath also and she smells like a coconut!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And yet another friend leaves... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/795813</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Sep 2012 13:49:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>M&amp;K we're so sad to see you go.  All I can say is whoever said mean things remember this - if you ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ M&K we're so sad to see you go.  All I can say is whoever said mean things remember this - if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all!  There once was a time when Dogster was full of fun and happy people... what went wrong??????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Whole Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/792990</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:24:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well it's official!  I complete my probation - one year down! HAHAHA!  On a serious note, yesterday, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it's official!  I complete my probation - one year down! HAHAHA!  On a serious note, yesterday, the 13th was my official Gotcha date!  Mom took me to the vets office to have my hips x-rayed.  I've been popping like crazy.  The good news is I'm fine!  They couldn't manipulate me to get anything to pop!  The bad news is (not really) dad told mom to take a chill pill.  That I'm still a growing pup (I'm 69.2 pounds now!) and that I'm probably still growing into my body!  Duh!!  Mom said, it's been a long, long, long time since she's had a puppy.  And besides I'm so big and calm that she forgets I'm a pup!  Anyhoo, I'm fine!  That's the bottom line!  Mom and dad went to the fair while I slept for a bit.  When they got home I couldn't settle down so mom sat it the recliner and held me for about 2 hours while I slept.  Dad just rolled his eyes at mom the entire time! :)  Then mom took me outside for potty and off to bed we went.  I curled up on my pillow by the bed and didn't wake up until 7:30am!  Slept all night.  I'm still pretty tired, and sore.  So mom said we're taking it easy today!  The fog is here and mom is obviously taking her time getting started today!  That's alright, I'm sleepy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy, busy, busy!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/792241</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:48:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well let's see mom and dad loaded me up on Saturday morning and took me to Joyful Rescues Petfest 20 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well let's see mom and dad loaded me up on Saturday morning and took me to Joyful Rescues Petfest 2012.  As mom was pulling into her spot a lady said, there's one of my babies!  Turns out it was Joni - my foster mom!  I was soooooo happy to see her!!  I leaned on her and was smiling my big smile!  Then we walked around and a whole bunch of volunteers kept asking who I was... when mom said I was Army and now I'm Grunt I got loads and loads of hugs and kisses!!  :):)  A lady there, Erika, took pictures of me, me, mom, dad and Joni.. :)  Mom's trying to get copies to post on Dogster! Then we took a tour to the pond.  What mom and dad didn't know is that I LOVE the pond!  I kept pulling mom on the lead.  She stopped and let me settle down, and I took off again for pulling her on the lead.  Mom was totally confused.  But once we got to the pond, mom walked to the side and sploooshh!!!  I jumped in! Mom and dad were shocked - they didn't know that I could swim, let along like the water.  I didn't bother with the kiddie pool at home so mom gave it to Bootes.  I swam for a good 20 minutes!  :0   Then went back to the part, wet, cooled off and smiling like a fiend! :}  Well dad was pretty tired, he went to the event with only 2 hours of sleep.  So mom loaded me up and headed for the house.  I was so exhausted I crawled into the crate and crashed!  It was such a great day!!

On a sad note, I found out that one of my brothers was returned to the rescue.  Turns out his mom and dad are divorcing and brought him back.  Also learned that the rescue adopted 2 of my brothers together (not a common practice in any rescue) and they are fighting like crazy.  I feel sad for my brothers but glad that I've got the best home of all!  Also mom talked to the vet at Petfest.  She's from my vet's office and very nice.  Mom told her about my hips popping.  She said to make an appointment and get me in for an X-ray.  I'm going in on Monday.  We'll see....

Then the next day mom and dad took us for a walk.  Dad said there is a swimming hole just past the cemetery and through the woods.  Well mom has seen the path and strange vehicles, but had no idea what was down there.  Sure enough we walked down the path, Darcy was pretty brave I might add, and waaalaaa there was the creek with a swimming hole!  It was soo cool!  I jumped right in!!  Darcy stayed on the bank, but I took a couple of laps!  Mom was so shocked! She never knew I could swim!  We got back to the house and we were all pooped from the busy weekend.  I declared house nap time and climbed on moms lap.  I slept 2 hours on her lap, she couldn't believe I was snoring!  Got awake and went out to the playground.  Mom threw my chuck-it ball and I picked it up and layed right down - still sleepy.  

Yesterday mom gave me a bath after our walk.  I don't mind baths, I get a wonderful massage!  Me and Darcy chilled out while mom and dad were working in the basement.  Mom put up the monster crate (it's huge!)and painted some walls.  Dad was putting tile down in the kitchenette area.  Mom said she was making the walls look like leather and that this was just the base color that next time she will glaze the walls.  Should be interesting.  

This morning we walked the other direction, I smelled something and my fur went up on my back.  There was definately something in the woods.  Mom could see that I was getting excited and we changed directions and headed for the mini-horses.  Well, today is trash day, and critters come around.  We finished our walk and I smelled something again.  I ran out the doggie door and was barking my big boy bark.  Man is it loud!  Mom couldn't see anything but told me I was a good boy!  I smelled something again later, before mom went to work.  Maybe the bear is back, who knows...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Mom's Friday wooohoooo :)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/790745</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:03:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom took us for a walk today.  The weather is wacky here, one minute we're walking along and ther ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom took us for a walk today.  The weather is wacky here, one minute we're walking along and there is a nice breeze, next thing it's raining on us! What?  Well we got wet by the time we made it back to the house.  Mom gave us a good rub down with our towels to dry off.  Then I got the zoomies!  Some of mom and dad's friends still have no power from the storm 2 days ago.  They offered them a place to stay (we've got an apartment in the basement), shower or just come and watch tv.  So I watched mom clean the apt for anyone who may show up tonight.  I was outside today and got the zoomies really bad.  I came flying in the house and mom was reading the newspaper.  I jumped on her lap and she shook the paper and wacked me - playing of course!  Well let me tell you it was like hitting the supercharge button on zoomies!  I dropped to the floor and did 4 circles real fast then took of like a shot!  Zooomiiieessssss!!  By the time mom and dad left for work I was snoozin on Darcy's bed.... 

Oh yea, I had an accident last night.  I peed on the rug! What?  Turns out mom forgot to turn on the light in our yard.  It's supposed to come on when we walk outside.  Well it stormed and then got dark and I was afraid.  I held it as long as I could.  When mom and dad came home I had my head real low.  Dad cleaned up my mess and never said a mean word to me (love him!).  Mom took me outside but I didn't have to go anymore.  I feel so ashamed that I peed.  Mom said it was her fault because she forgot to turn the light on.  So today dad put up the new light, our fingers (and paws) are crossed that all will be well...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew, what a storm!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/790599</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:18:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sure was storming yesterday!  Lots of wind and rain.  Mom and dad came home and we were thrilled!  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sure was storming yesterday!  Lots of wind and rain.  Mom and dad came home and we were thrilled!  I was limping and mom was concerned.  She checked out my paw and didn't see anything sticking in it.  :(  Then this morning I was limping even more.  Mom checked me again.  Seems that my outer toe is tender to the touch.  So mom will keep an eye on it, if it get's worse I'll go see Dr. Mount.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom, miss you...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/790479</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:11:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got a phone call from grandma on Tuesday.  Next thing I know mom is packed and leaving in a hurr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got a phone call from grandma on Tuesday.  Next thing I know mom is packed and leaving in a hurry.  Turns out grandma had a medical emergency, but is fine now. Mom was gone for the night.  Dad was off from work and took good care of me and Darcy. We played for a long time and then I slept with dad.  

Mom came home last night and I literally jumped up to kiss her!  I missed her so much!  

Now today, Darcy is acting weird and I'm attached to mom's hip!  Mom and dad went to work and now this huge storm came in.  Wish mom and dad were here, they're at work :(  They'll be home soon enough and everything will be fine!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Made it home :):)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/789627</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:25:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom came and got us from the kennel this morning.  It's good to be home.  Only thing is one of our d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom came and got us from the kennel this morning.  It's good to be home.  Only thing is one of our dog friends across the hall got kennel cough.  I just got my vaccine in June so mom is hopeful that me and Darcy will be alright.  Time will tell.  

Mom got me a new elk antler, it's split in half and yummy!!  I love coming home after the kennel, I always get something new! :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wooohoo Diary Pick of the Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/789418</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:21:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom checked in this morning and Wooohooo I'm Diary Pick of the Day!  Too bad I'm not here to celebra ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom checked in this morning and Wooohooo I'm Diary Pick of the Day!  Too bad I'm not here to celebrate!  I'm at the kennel for my week of playtime!  Mom was out of town so dad took me and Darcy to the kennel.  Dad said we drug him full force into the kennel.  He couldn't believe it!  So we're off having a good time.  Today is much cooler than it has been which is great!  We're having a great time!  Mom's picking us up tomorrow morning.  

Thanks for the Diary Pick of the Day!:):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We went for a walk today....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/788810</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:46:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And there was no bear!  Yippeee!!  I saw the mini-horses, the babies were kicking up their heels! Sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And there was no bear!  Yippeee!!  I saw the mini-horses, the babies were kicking up their heels! Saw one for the barn cats, got overly focused and mom walked in front of me and got me moving again.  We went to the playground but me and Darcy just didn't feel like being out there too long.  So mom took us into the house.  Mom got up at 6 am (we went to bed at 1am) and I was still tired.  So mom did some laundry and then vacuumed the house.  After we ate mom got tired and snuggled with me and took a nap.  Now she's at work and I'm snoozing with dad.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No walks today.... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/788694</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:09:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us out to the playground for over an hour this morning.  We wanted to go for a walk, but mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us out to the playground for over an hour this morning.  We wanted to go for a walk, but mom said no way.  She said not until I know the bear is gone.  That may take another day or two!  Luckily we'll be a pup-care from Monday thru Friday! :):) Yippeee!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RIP Lennox</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/788420</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:11:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>In Belfast Ireland there was an American Bulldog/Lab cross named Lennox.  The city counsel said that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In Belfast Ireland there was an American Bulldog/Lab cross named Lennox.  The city counsel said that he was a pitbull-type dog and confiscated him when his owner was out.  They "hid" him and declared him dangerous.  Lennox had no history of ever biting or being vicious.  He was neutered, licensed, chipped and muzzled when being walked outside of his home.  His home has more than ample iron and concrete fencing and was very loving of Lennox and his 2 dog siblings.  A DNA test was performed to prove that he had no "pit-type" genes.  But all this and over a million signatures, protests, famous trainers, politicians could not help Lennox.  Today we receive word that the counsel did indeed execute Lennox.  Humans are so stupid some times, why?  I'll never understand....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Way behind...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/787366</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:45:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom has been slacking and needs to get my diary caught up.

We're not going to discuss the weat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom has been slacking and needs to get my diary caught up.

We're not going to discuss the weather.  It's hot, everyone know it so why dwell upon it!?  We we say that we're thinking of everyone without power and those fighting and involved in the fires out west.  

Mom went away for a long weekend.  She went to grandma and grandpa's house.  She said she had "chores" to do.  Turns out her chores were cleaning all of the outside windows in the hot weather amongst other things.  She got everything done and made it home safe and sound!  Me and Darcy were so glad to see her!  Darcy was boxing mom's legs! Hahaha!  

Mom wanted to use the dremel on me, she said my nails were way overdue.  I layed on the bed while she waited for dad.  Dad took to long for mom, she turned on the dremel and did 1 whole foot by herself! :)  Then dad came in and I was still laying on the bed.  Mom said just sit with him and pet him.  I let her do all of my nails!  She was thrilled!  Darcy got my treats as I wasn't even interested in them. I was more interested in the hugs I got when mom was finished! :)

Today we went out to the back yard.  To get there you go out the doggie door and turn right.  Step down and go through the hallway between the garage and the house.  Well mom saw a snake and freaked!  I ran over to her and then Darcy ran out.  By the time mom got a shovel all she saw was the snakes tail going into the wall of the house! :0  So needless to say, she's freaked! 

Dad is working midnight to 8 am for 2 weeks and mom told him that they're ripping out that old wall, insulating it and putting up plywood.  Like it should be! 

As mom left for work, dad was going to bed.  She said that if me or Darcy came in crying to check us for a snake bite and get us to the vet immediately!  What???? I don't want a snake bite!  So mom's hoping I avoid the snake...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Mini-Me!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/786367</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:28:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got a box in the mail today.  In it was this little dog doll.  One looked like me, the other loo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got a box in the mail today.  In it was this little dog doll.  One looked like me, the other looked like Darcy!  I started to cry and cry!!  Mom took some pictures of us sniffing our mini-twins! 

When mom was leaving for work I was laying on the bed staring at the dolls!  They are on a high shelf in the bedroom next to Turner's urn.  I'm singing to them hoping they will want to play!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sorry mom... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/786357</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:38:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for our usual walk.  On the way back I spied something (I thought) in the waist high wee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for our usual walk.  On the way back I spied something (I thought) in the waist high weeds.  I did the high-flying leap into the tall weeds and didn't realize that mom wasn't paying attention.  I spun her and she yelled OOOWWW!!  She couldn't catch her breath, I tried to jump again and she yanked me back and told me leave it.  I didn't understand at first, then I stood real still while mom caught her breath.  She limped back to the house and I walked real slow.   Mom said I jumped and she twisted her leg and pinched her sciatic nerve.  I don't know what that means, but I do know that mom's hurting and I'm sorry :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rabbits everywhere!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/785811</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:12:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And I want one!  Bad!!  I see them on our walks and they jump into the high grass.  I see the grass  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And I want one!  Bad!!  I see them on our walks and they jump into the high grass.  I see the grass moving, but mom won't let me goin after them!  Ugggh!!!  I want to chase a rabbit!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/785647</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:19:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me and Darcy to the kennel for our one week a month vaca.  I met and played with all kinds  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me and Darcy to the kennel for our one week a month vaca.  I met and played with all kinds of dogs!  It was great!  Nancy told mom that I didn't have any mishaps.  Mom is thrilled!  I keep trying to let her know that I'm not reactive towards other dogs, but she won't listen to me!  

We got back to the house and I gave mom big hugs and kisses!  Mom went on the computer for a bit and I took a nap.  Well, I took a nap the whole day!  I was out like a light when mom left the room.  Usually I get up and follow her, not today.  I'm beat!  There was a heatwave on Tues, Wed and Thurs!  Having a fur coat doesn't help!  Didn't stop me from playing though! HAHAHA!  

Mom went to work and I was snoring on the floor next to Darcy's bed.  We got scarfs with stars on them from the kennel.  Mom said she saves them, one day she's going to have a quilt made from them!  Cool!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Must be &quot;New Baby&quot; day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/784163</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:02:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So yesterday mom took us for our usual walk.  We walked past the mini-horses and mom noticed they we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So yesterday mom took us for our usual walk.  We walked past the mini-horses and mom noticed they were all down by the road in a group.  Mom looked at all the foals in the pasture.  We went down to the cemetary. Got done and headed back to the house.  We got by the mini-horses and the owner was in the pasture.  He walked over to the group of horses, bent down and scooped up a newborn foal!   It was all white and tiny!  His little head was wobbling in the owners arms.  Mom said, another foal?  He said yea, just born!  How cool is that?  We stood and watched him handle the foal and take it towards the barn.  Then we continued our way home.

There are loads of bunnies and robbins here!  I mean loads!  When we got about 50' from our driveway a spotted fawn came out of the woods and onto our road!  We all stopped and watched the fawn on it's spindly legs.  Mom made a clicking sound, the fawn looked our way and the up went the little white tail and poof, back into the woods it went! Two babies in less than 20 minutes!  Awesome!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chipped Tooth...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/783712</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:31:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not mine, nooo...  Last night mom came home and we started to play.  She was tossing my bully and ch ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not mine, nooo...  Last night mom came home and we started to play.  She was tossing my bully and chasing me.  Then she sat down and I came over to her with my bully.  She scooped me up and I turned my head real fast, my K-9 tooth hit her tooth and mom put me right down on the floor.  I took a chip out of her tooth and felt sooo bad.  She checked my teeth, but I'm so young my teeth are super strong.  Strong enough to chip one of mom's teeth.  Ha!  

Woke up this morning and there was dad! :)  He went for a walk with us and then he took mom out to "brunch".  Then dad decided when they got home that it was time for me to play...  

Now mom's at work (with her chipped tooth heh heh heh)...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A day at the vets office...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/783320</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:17:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went for a walk and when we got back mom left my collar on.  Hmm, that can only mean one thing -  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went for a walk and when we got back mom left my collar on.  Hmm, that can only mean one thing - Road Trip! :)  Sure enough mom told Darcy, you're staying here I've got to take Grunt to the Vet.  Vet?  Vet?  I LOVE the vet!!  We got to the office early and mom took me for a walk.  My tail was doing circles I was soooo happy!  When we finally made it inside I was Mr. Wigglebutt!  I just wanted to say hi to everyone!  Mom wouldn't let me go say Hi to the other dogs.  Grrr..... But then, all of my friends came out of the back and said hi to me!  I got loads of hugs and belly rubs from everyone!  I was kind enough to leave some of my fur on them as my way of say tag! :)  Mom got me on the scale and I'm at 68.2 pounds!  Well we went back to see Dr. Mount and I was all wiggly with her.  Finally I settled down, she checked my back legs real good because mom said I keep looking back at them.  She said all is good!  That I've still got some growing to do and I'm probably just growing some more!  Then she looked at the little bump at the front of my ear.  She thinks it's either an old bug bite or an ingrown hair. They take a long time to heal.  So mom will keep an eye on it for me!  I got my bordatella so I can keep going to Rainy Day Kennel for my playweeks!  Yippeee!!  While mom was paying the bill I was laying down the charm on the girls up front again!  They loved on me and even gave me treats!  I sat and gave my paw, then took the treat so softly!  They loved it!  When we finally left I crawled into the crate and fell fast asleep.  Whew, it's exhausting turning on the charm!  But I had a great time!  I go back in July for my rabies and distemper shots.  I can't way to see my friends again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I did good today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/782588</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:24:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Everyday mom takes us for a walk.  Our driveway goes down a hill to the road.  On the driveway I alw ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everyday mom takes us for a walk.  Our driveway goes down a hill to the road.  On the driveway I always see rabbits.  Well today was no different.  Except Mom wasn't paying attention.  I ran after a rabbit and mom lost hold of the lead.  She said stay.  And I stopped!  Really I did!  Mom was so proud of me.  She said Look and I stared at her.  The rabbit jumped and I jumped after it, but I didn't run.  Well I went to mom and she picked up the lead and gave me a good rubbin!  Told me I was the best boy!  I didn't keep chasing after the bunny! I wanted to... but mom said not to so I didn't... 

It's stormy today.  The wind was blowing so hard!  It tipped over the chairs in the playground!  Now it's raining and mom's at work.  Darcy and I are snoozing on mom's bed....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh yea, I forgot to tell you....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/782258</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2012 18:20:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When me and Darcy got home from the kennel we went into the back yard.  I found a toad.  I picked it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When me and Darcy got home from the kennel we went into the back yard.  I found a toad.  I picked it up and it peed in my mouth!  Yuck!!  I started to foam and drool.  Dad looked at me and said get a drink of water.  Duh, what does that mean in dog?  Mom was like Really?  She got some water in her hand and rinsed out my mouth.  I was much better after that.  Then yesterday I saw another toad.  I just left him alone... no thank you!!

Mom saw her first spotted fawn today!  She was driving to work and momma ran across the road.  Mom stopped cause usually where there is one there is more... sure enough a scrawny, bright white spotted, spindly legged fawn was on the other side of the road.  Mom stopped and baby looked at her truck.  Mom yelled, go on now!  And baby bolted for the high grass...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bears!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/781932</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 May 2012 12:55:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for a walk early today.  It's supposed to get pretty hot and she didn't want us to miss  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a walk early today.  It's supposed to get pretty hot and she didn't want us to miss our walk.  So we went down the driveway and to the right.  There's more shade that way.  We got around the bend to where there are some hunt camps.  Me and Darcy were on the scent of something good in the weeds when mom noticed something moving.  At first she thought it was a black lab.  Then she realized, the movements were wrong.  Then she saw another the same size and a bigger one.  

Mom said, come on guys lets go see the horses and turned us around.  Well alright.  Little did we know it was 2 smaller bears, that were bigger than me and Darcy and an adult bear! :0 Mom knows the rules, leave, quietly and quickly.  Especially when there are young ones!  

So we walked down to the cemetary.  I'm on high alert when we get there.  Those silly chipmonks mess with me!  I hear them chirping and once in a while I see one run!  Uggg!  If only!! 

Now there are a bunch of fat rabbits around the house.  They won't go into my playground so I can chase them!  I stand on the deck and stare them down, I think they're laughing at me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation is Getting Close</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/779493</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:46:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for a walk today.  Then she gave me a bath and then Darcy a bath.  I was a bit nervous a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a walk today.  Then she gave me a bath and then Darcy a bath.  I was a bit nervous about walking into the shower.  But mom walked in ahead of me and gave me a nudge.  Once I got my first cookie I was good!  Mom gives great massages during our baths!  Once I was clean I went outside and had the zoomies!  Big ol' pibble grins! :)  Then it was Darcy's turn.  I layed outside the bathroom quietly waiting for her.  When she got done we both went outside for zoomies... 
Then mom put my food into a container.  She was counting off the days and adding a scoop of food to the container.  Then she got my bully sticks in a bag and put them in with the food.  Next came our cookies we each get a bag!  Yippee!!  It's getting closer.  Vacation.  I can feel it! 
Mom talked to Aunt Jackie about another trainer that Aunt Jackie found for Bootes.  Turns out they use e-collars for agility.  Geez!  Mom's trying to help her find someone who doesn't use e-collars in her area.  She cannot believe how hard it is to find someone who doesn't do positive training.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I did a big-boy pee!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/778755</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 May 2012 17:12:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, found some flowers and I actually lifted my leg to pee on them!  Mom was like hey, flowers - wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, found some flowers and I actually lifted my leg to pee on them!  Mom was like hey, flowers - what a good boy! :)  Mom and dad went to the Stinkfest today.  They weren't gone long, but they did bring back some amazing smelling food! :)  Mom talked to Aunt Jackie today.  She took Bootes to his first puppy class.  Aunt Jackie said that the instructor put a shock collar on Bootes!  She was stunned!  Bootes sat down, facing away from her at the fence with his head down.  Aunt Jackie took the shock collar off and left immediately.  Bootes is only 15 weeks for God's sake!  Mom told her not to worry, if she needed any training that she would come visit and help her out - no problem!  Bootes is doing good already!  Aunt Jackie started his training, but wanted to take him to class to get motivated and maybe learn some new tricks.  Not with a shock collar!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Darcy has a tree, I have a watering hole - soon to be pond!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/778577</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2012 13:55:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad took us out to the playground.  Dad chilled on the purple chair and mom raked the grass  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad took us out to the playground.  Dad chilled on the purple chair and mom raked the grass cuttings.  Darcy went to the top corner where there is a huge blue spruce tree.  She decided she was going to dig.  Dig?  Hey I LOVE to dig!  So I helped her!  Then I got the zoomies and did laps around the tree!  Well I got thirsty and decided to get a drink from the ground spring that is a puddle right now.  Well it was... I decided it needs to be bigger and started to dig it out.  When mom looked up I was mud to my elbows! :)  Then Darcy and I played and played under her tree.  Dad fell asleep while I was barking and growling at Darcy!  I cut my face on one of the branches.  Nothing bad, but you can see it.  So now mom said that dad is going to trim the tree up a bit so we don't poke an eye out! 

Mom sat down next to dad and I went over to say hi.  I kinda throw myself on the ground when I'm pooped.  Only thing is I roll over to scratch my back and I slide down the hill!  Dad looked at mom laughing, mom shrugged.  I did this about 5 times before I went back to Darcy's tree.  

Now mom is at work and me, Dad and Darcy are napping.  Another great day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Playground is Now Open! :):):)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/778073</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2012 12:10:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad finished the playground yesterday.  Me and Darcy were sleeping and were way to comfy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad finished the playground yesterday.  Me and Darcy were sleeping and were way to comfy to get up.  So mom and dad left, went out to dinner and a movie!  Awwww! 
This morning mom took me and Darcy for our walk.  When we got back mom took some chairs and the poop scoop out to the playground area. Hmmmm... then she came in the house and got our short leads and collars.  Well of course we bounced around her waiting to go for a walk again.  Mom put on our collars and we went out on the deck and down the stairs.  Hey, this is new.... a gate.  Went inside, mom closed and locked the gate and took our leads off.  She looked at me and Darcy and said, it's all yours guys, go play.  And boy did we!  Darcy took off like a shot and I was right on her tail!  Then she turned and I kept going straight!  Aaaaaa.... missed her!  What?  Then she ran in another direction and took another turn... aaaaa missed her again!  Aaaaaaa!  
We only stayed out about a 1/2 hour.  But we played non-stop.  Then I sat by mom while Darcy did a perimeter check!...  What a great day!  A humongous playground and a mom and dad that love me! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>To the woods we go!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/777565</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:04:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us for a walk, then decided we should take a walk up the mountain.  I've never been up ther ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us for a walk, then decided we should take a walk up the mountain.  I've never been up there before!  Let me tell you - I LOVED IT! The smells!  The chipmonks!  The birds!  It was great!  Mom kept us on lead and had a hard time coming down the rocky part.  But I listened well and didn't pull!  Mom was soo proud... :)   We got back to the house and mom found a bunch of ticks on us.  Got the ticks off ajnd played for a bit.  Then it was nappie time!  Mom took one with me, before she went to work. 

Did I say I loved walking in the woods?  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday To Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/776826</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:00:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm a year old today! Yippeee!!!  Mom took grandma home yesterday and I slept with dad last night.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a year old today! Yippeee!!!  Mom took grandma home yesterday and I slept with dad last night.  It's been snowing all day.  We had a bunch of snow, now there's only about 4 inches.  And it's still snowing!  Anyhooo, when mom drove up me and Darcy went crazy!  Darcy was barking giving mom a piece of her mind!  I was jumping on the fence!  Mom gave us both big hugs!  Darcy was boxing moms legs and I was licking mom's face!  I'm so glad she's home!  The first thing she said to be was, "Happy Birthday my Big Boy!"  After mom and dad unloaded the truck I smelled something yummy.  Mom said here Grunt, it's your birthday present.  It was delicious!  Mom called it a cow tendon.  Yummmmmm...  I smelled more in the bag, can't wait for the next one!

Happy Birthday to Me!  Happy Birthday to Me! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello Grandma!  Nice to meet you...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/774746</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom left Sunday after she fed me and Darcy and took us for a walk.  She didn't come home Sunday nigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom left Sunday after she fed me and Darcy and took us for a walk.  She didn't come home Sunday night so I slept with dad (love me a kingsize bed!).  Before mom left she told me that I was going to me my "grandma" that I had to keep my paws on the floor and be extra gentle... 

Well mom came home on Monday and pulled right up to the gate.  There was my grandma in the truck!  I was at the gate and looking kinda scared at her at first.  She didn't stand up straight and looked like she was hurting.  I backed up from the gate, then I saw mom.  Mom said everything was alright and that this was my grandma.  I greeted grandma and guess what she did, she gave me a pupperoni! Yummi!  I got the zoomies and mom stood in front of grandma so I didn't plow her!  I was happyyyyyy!  Grandma gave me another pupperoni and I was in love!  Well I ran around like an idiot - mom was shocked!  

Then I went outside and barfed! Yup, barfed up my pupperoni! Uggh!  Guess there was too much excitement and it got the best of me.  Well, we went back into the house and I was sniffing grandma and she was petting me.  She was pretty shocked at how big I am, but please with how gentle I am.  Then grandma looked at mom and said, "I don't know what your father did, Grunt is wonderful!"  :):):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feels good to be home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/772853</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:56:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well vacation was a blast!  I met some new friends, played like a nut and am currently sleeping on m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well vacation was a blast!  I met some new friends, played like a nut and am currently sleeping on mom's bed while she's at work!  

Nancy said I was awesome at playtime. That I got along with everyone!  I don't know what mom is so worried about.  I'm not a mean pibble!  I love everyone and everything.  Alright, everything but chippies!  

Got home and ran to the dog yard to check the hole where the chippies go.  Sure enough I smell another one!  Grrrrr!!  

Mom took us for a long walk.  Got to see my friends the mini-horses and say hello! :)  Saw a bunch of rabbits and robbins - I wanna chase them sooo bad.  Mom said soon enough the playground will be done and I can chase all day long! Can't wait!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New collar...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/771919</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:50:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom ordered me and Darcy new collars today!  Mine is neon orange with blue stitching!  Can't wait to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom ordered me and Darcy new collars today!  Mine is neon orange with blue stitching!  Can't wait to see it! 

I got rammy and made mom take us for a walk today.  We all got soaked.  And of course when we got back to the house the rain stopped.  Never fails!  Mom played with me in the house a bunch today.  When she left for work I was snoozin on the couch.  Seems to be a common spot for me! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Let's get up to date...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/771787</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:43:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So since we got the Advantix put on we've had 3 baths.  Finally mom thinks our skin is healing.  Whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So since we got the Advantix put on we've had 3 baths.  Finally mom thinks our skin is healing.  When we get out back pet we don't get all squeemy.  

And it's official, Darcy and I are now the Huntress and Hunter!  Yup!  We got one!  That slick chipmonk wasn't so slick after all!  

This morning as we started out walk we got to the side of the house.  And I saw my next victim.  A huge rabbit!  Really!  My tail was up and I was super focused on finding it.  But mom wasn't having any of it!  So we continued for our walk.  

Saw a neighbor with her chihuahua Missy Anne.  They have a cat that walks with them.  I greeted Missy Anne and was focused on the cat.  Well mom decided to make seeing the cat a training session.  I sat on almost every command.  When I walked, if I pulled mom stopped and I sat down.  We didn't move until I looked directly at mom.  Then, if I pulled again, she stopped and I sat down, and so on.  Finally I was far enough away from the cat that I didn't care about it anymore.

The neighbor complimented mom on me and Darcy's coats.  She said they were so shiny.  Mom said that she gave us a bath and the neighbor said, yea, but their coats are always so shiney.  That made us all feel good!

Then mom put the carpet and crate in the new suv.  She calls it the hooptie.  It's smaller than the last suv but I like it better.  The seats fold flat, the other truck they were on an angel.  We went to the store, post office and gas station.  The guys at the gas station gave me a cookie!  Score!! 

Got home and watched mom and dad eat some pizza.  Then mom went to work.  I was snoozin on the sofa when she left.  I'll see mom tonight, until then I'm gonna nap with dad!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cool, uh, tub?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/769719</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:54:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom put on our tick medicine yesterday and that means bath today.  Mom gave Darcy a bath and I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom put on our tick medicine yesterday and that means bath today.  Mom gave Darcy a bath and I was a bit confused.  There was no lifting, Darcy was really calm and mom was sitting on the floor! Hmmmmm...  

Well, after Darcy was done it was my turn.  Dad was still at work and mom got a bowl of cookies for me.  She had a few cookies in her hand and taught me "bath" I walked right into the new shower and stood like a champ!  Mom gave me cookies throughout the bath.  Mom sat down on the floor, like she did with Darcy, and gave me a bath.  It was fun!  I was so good!  

When we got done mom gave me my massage with the towel and then a cookie!  Dad came home shortly after I was done and boy was he shocked!  It was pretty early and both me and Darcy we clean puppies! :)  

Dad helped mom move some furniture in the basement.  Then she asked dad if he would help mom so she could use the dremel on my nails.  It's been almost 2 weeks and I was overdue!  Well 2 minutes later my nails were done!  Got more treats for that!  All this before breakfast!  

It's supposed to get warm out tomorrow, hope so.  Then I can lay on the deck on my pillow and catch some rays!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow again?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/769563</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:09:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, it was 50 degrees yesterday.  And today we woke up to sunshine.  Mom opened all of the drapes a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, it was 50 degrees yesterday.  And today we woke up to sunshine.  Mom opened all of the drapes and me and Darcy found our sunny spots to lay in! :)  Then we went for a walk.  On the way back it started to snow!  What????  Yup, now it's been snowing off and on all day!  Another cold day tomorrow and then it's supposed to warm up - again!  

Mom said it's supposed to warm up and if it does she's going to be working on getting our playground finished.  She's got 24 more t-posts to put in (the ground is still frozen).  Then dad has to put in the corner posts.  It'll only take mom and dad a day to put the fencing and the gate up.  So come one sun - warm up the ground for us!!

There are loads of birds in the front yard, our soon to be playground.  I sit on the deck and watch the birds.  Then I sit at the back of the house and watch them on the hill.  Ooooooo I just want one opportunity to chase them - just one! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wake up mom!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/768937</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 07:08:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't know what happened to mom yesterday.  All she did was sleep.  She had a quilt and a blanket  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what happened to mom yesterday.  All she did was sleep.  She had a quilt and a blanket on her.  I was real quiet and calm all day.  I wouldn't sleep next to her on the sofa, but I did lay on my bed on by the slider to keep an eye on her.  Mom said she had a fever and wasn't feeling good.  What does that mean?  No walks?  No fair!  I didn't even play with Darcy - I've never seen mom this way.

Then early in the morning mom said her fever broke.  Did it need to be fixed?  And that she was feeling much better.  Good! That means walks today! Yippeee!!  It's supposed to warm up some today (in the 40's) so mom is patiently waiting for the temperature to rise a bit before we go!  I don't care, as long as we go for a walk.   

I played with Darcy this morning while mom took a shower in her new shower! :)  I've been checking out the new shower daily.  Mom said it's good that I do that, so when she give me a bath I won't worry.

I'm glad mom is feeling much better today.  And so far the sun is shining - we're off to a good start! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey it's dark here!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/768351</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:33:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So last night dad didn't come home until after dark and in a different truck!  Ugg!  It was dark in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So last night dad didn't come home until after dark and in a different truck!  Ugg!  It was dark in the house.  Mom usually leaves a light on but didn't for some reason.  So we were in the dark for a bit!  Dad came home and we barked at him - didn't know who was in the monster truck!  When dad got out and said hi we went to wigglin.  Well, I did, Darcy kept barking, but she was wagging her tail! :)

Today we slept in.  Mom got up real early and was fidgity.  I went to sleep with dad for a bit.  Then when mom went back to bed I curled up with her! We woke up late, got ready and went for a nice long walk.  Dad joined us - there was soo many good smells!  We got back to the house and dad was getting his old tires out of the shed and loading them into the monster truck.  When he went to secure the gate the latch broke and he cut his hand.  Mom was on the phone and dad came in with blood running down his hand.  Needless to say, mom wasn't fazed.  Dad is always getting hurt, and it usually involves blood.  So dad cleaned up his cut, mom got out the right bandage and kept right on the phone! :) HAHAHAHA!

Then mom gave me a bath.  Dad gave me some cookies and mom gave me a warm bath with a great massage.  When mom left for work, it was nappie time in the house.  I was on the sofa and Darcy was on the bed.  All is right in the world again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/767134</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:17:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom and dad picked us up this morning.  I was a big ol wiggle butt!  Nancy said I was wonderful ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom and dad picked us up this morning.  I was a big ol wiggle butt!  Nancy said I was wonderful the whole week.  I played with Darcy and 5 other dogs every day with no problem!  I've got a few battle wounds on my back legs, mom just laughed.  Said it was about time someone kicked my butt! :)  Hahaha!

We got home and dad was finishing the new walk-in shower.  Man is it huge!  Darcy was a little upset so mom went to the big bed room and we chilled out on the bed.  Watching the winds blow the trees.  Mom was ironing and we took a quick nap.  Then mom sat on the big chair in the bedroom and went to pick me up.  Ooooff!  Mom had to use her leg to lift me!  I'm almost 70 pounds now and when I'm sleepy I feel like 150 mom said! :)

Well mom went to work tonight, me, Darcy and Dad are taking a nappie!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got Dog of the Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/766786</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:09:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whooop, whoooop!  I got Dog of the Day!  I'm on vacation at the kennel, playing like crazy!  Mom is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whooop, whoooop!  I got Dog of the Day!  I'm on vacation at the kennel, playing like crazy!  Mom is home cleaning the rugs and painting and stuff!  But I'm out having fun!! :):)  Darcy is here with me and she's little miss social butterfly!  

Thanks so much for the pic!  That's awesome!!

Grunt :):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Butt Munching and Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/766408</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:02:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The last few days I've been licking by my butt. So much so that there is a red spot about 2 inches l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The last few days I've been licking by my butt. So much so that there is a red spot about 2 inches long by my bunghole.  Mom thought it was my anal glands and was squeezing my butt.  Hey!  Stop that!  That's not right!  Anyway.  After cleaning up my butt it seems to be getting better.  

Today mom took me and Darcy for our walk.  When we got home she started to load up the truck.  Hmmmm.  Well me and Darcy were playing and didn't pay much attention to mom.  

Turns out we were all going in the truck!  Darcy darted for the crate and off we went!

When we pulled up to the kennel it was wonderful! :)  I love the smell of horses!  Then I heard the dogs barking and Darcy was super excited!  Playtime!!  Mom said she'll be back on Friday to pick us up!  Yippeee!!  

Mom talked to Nancy about what happened at training with the rude golden Cougar.  How I pinned him down... so they're going to keep an eye on me.  Nancy said - I just don't see him turning, but we'll give him a test run!  I just love this place! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yippee I'm Diary of the Day and a STAR!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/765648</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:21:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Life is pretty darn good!  Last night I passed my AKC STAR training (off to CGC!)  And today I'm dia ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Life is pretty darn good!  Last night I passed my AKC STAR training (off to CGC!)  And today I'm diary pick of the day!  My advise to everyone with a dog is - go to basic obedience.  Less dogs would end up in shelters if everyone trained their dogs.  It's not hard - actually it's fun.

Thanks Dogster for picking me!  I'm so happy!! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a STAR!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/765590</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:47:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad took me to my last class.  Boy was it packed!  There was Ella (my girlfriend!), and Mate ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad took me to my last class.  Boy was it packed!  There was Ella (my girlfriend!), and Mater (the great dane), Jake (a new pup I've never met), Valentine (she's so sweet!), Riley (boxer-beagle with fear issues) and Nero (one-eyed chin behind a gate barking her head off! UGH!)

Well I passed the test for the STAR program with no problems!  Yippeee!!!   Then we had to pass a second test for the trainer's certificate of completion.  That was hard but I passed it as well!  Everyone did really well and we had a good time. 

Mom and dad talked alot on the way home.  They talked about the trainer.  She has a good heart and is genuinely concerned about having a dog with good manners.  BUT, she doesn't seem to understand how to fix problems that may arise.  Take Riley, she stared me down last time, barking and snarling just plain acting a fool.  Today she was next to Valentine, the sweetest and most shyful dog in the class.  The minute Riley made eye contact with Valentine she would bark and carry on.  The instructor walked away from Riley barking instead of correcting the problem.  Maybe the trainer doesn't know how.  I don't think she's been training a long time, but you would think as a trainer you would want to know WHY a dog is acting the way it is.  

See that's mom's problem.  When Turner was alive he became reactive.  Mom went to seminars, met, talked, had dinner and enjoyed the company of many worldly known and local trainers.  She picked their brains wanting to know why, why is this dog doing this, why is this dog doing that?  Brian Kilcommons taught mom some things.  Ian Dunbar taught her others.  PJ & Sandy were the behaviorst at Best Paw Forward and they invited mom and Turner to Reactive Rover Classes, Growl Classes as well as basic and advanced obedience.  Mom became obsessed with the world of dog behavior.  Meeting more and more trainers, going to seminars, spending thousands on books, dvds and lectures.

Mom took Turner to class at Best Paw Forward in Florida. They had extremely strict rules.  A dog would arrive for class, before class you pottied your dog.  Classes were limited and the seats were set out with distance to ensure everyone was comfortable.  Training was done and once the class was over you went home.  It was training.  There was no playtime beforehand.   Not that playtime was bad, just that it was time to train and you focused on training.  Part of the training was that your dog was focused on you not the other dogs.  PJ offered mom a job, but mom couldn't quit the prison, even though she would love to do behavior full time!  Instead, PJ and Sandy opened their arms (and minds) to mom.  They started the first Karen Pryor Clicker Training Academy in Central Florida.  Mom loved being at the center and was sad to move to TX where there was no behaviorist or trainers locally.  

When Turner was PTS in April 2010, mom lost her zest for training.  It was like Turner took it with him.  Then they got me!  I want to learn, mom is slowly getting the feel back for all she knows.  When I learn mom sees it.  When I get frustrated mom slows and starts over for me.   I know that mom has loads of things for me to learn, I'm just hoping I can learn as much as she'll teach me! :)  After all I am a STAR student now! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Training Week 5</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/764350</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:05:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well after 2 hours of driving in snow on horrible roads we arrived for class.  20 minutes late!  But ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well after 2 hours of driving in snow on horrible roads we arrived for class.  20 minutes late!  But at least we showed up!  Got inside and there was "Mater" a great dane pup.  He was as big as one of the neighbors mini-horses.  Looked just like Marmaduke - handsome bugger! :)  Ella was there and giving Grunt google love eyes the whole time! :)  Such a sweetie!  And of course little Valentine the Shihtsu rescue was there with her dad.  Luckily there wasn't much going on.  We swapped dogs to see if they would obey other people.  Grunt went with Mater's mom and dad, mom got Valentine.  Grunt did amazing!  So proud!  Valentine is a newly adopted dog and I just sat with her and gave her some chest rubs for sitting so well!  

Mater was like a huge cricket, he kept jumping.  That got Grunt a little excited.  So we went to the corner to do some focusing and settled Grunt down.

Then the trainer took Grunt and taught him "place".  He picked it up in a matter of seconds.  Such a good boy!  I actually forgot about that one.  Had friends train animals for movies.  Only they used the command "mark".  So since Grunt picked that one up quick, we'll continue with it! :)

It was a long drive back, luckily the snow stopped and the roads weren't as bad.  It still took us 2 hours, the last hill was horrible and slippery so I took my time.  Grunt was comfy in his crate snoozin...

One more class - the test and graduation!  Yippee!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm getting bigger</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/764215</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:16:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the vet.  Yippeee!  I love going there!  They give me loads of hugs!!  One of the vet ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the vet.  Yippeee!  I love going there!  They give me loads of hugs!!  One of the vet tech's gave me a treat and weighed me.  I'm 63.7 pounds!  Almost 64 pounds!!  That puts me ahead of Darcy!! :)  I'm aleady about an inch taller than her.  

One of the girls came out of the office and looked at mom, then looked at me and said Oh My God is that GRUNT?  Then she came over and hugged on me!  Another girl has a girl pibble who is about 2 months younger than me.  She's about 45 pounds!  Well after we got our hugs mom got our free 3 months of Frontline plus!  Score!

Good thing mom got the Frontline Plus, when we got to Petco she found a tick on me!  Ugh!  In February!  

Well, mom's going to take me and Darcy for our walk and then we're training.  Tonight is our picture night at class!  Next week I graduate! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STAR Training Week 4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/763235</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:09:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We had training last night.  Dad decided to join us and just sit in on the class.  Mom is sooo glad  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had training last night.  Dad decided to join us and just sit in on the class.  Mom is sooo glad he did.  You see mom says she feels that the trainer is intimidated by her.  Dad confirmed it. 

During class there was a pup there, Charlie, he was a young Border Collie and adorable!  When he came over to greet mom, mom kneeled, turned her body away and gave him the back of her hand to sniff.  He didn't seem to sure of her and kept a bit of a distance from mom.  Well, during the class, the instructor walked right up to the pup, bent over and went to pet his head.  He let out a loud growl and snapped at her.  She was shocked.  Dad looked at mom with big eyes and mom just shook her head.  The instructor said, "I wonder why he did that?"  Then dad tapped mom with his knee, again mom shook her head.  

When class was over mom put me in the truck and I headed for my comfy bed in my crate! :)  You see mom was slick.  She didn't let me take my nap so I was exhausted!  When they got in the truck mom said to dad, "well what do you think?"  Dad just shook his head and said, "I understand your frustration"  

I fell asleep and woke up what seemed like just a few minutes later and we were in a parking lot.  Mom said, "Come one Grunt we're going shopping"  I was still laying in my crate, pretty comfy I might add...  But I got up and mom put on my collar and away we went.  Well, let me tell you, my tail was going a million miles and hour!  I LOVE people! :)  Met a few adults and a couple of children.  I was real gentle with the children, even gave one a kiss.  Mom got me and Darcy some cookies and a few toys.  Dad got me a red fleece jacket.  It's one that he didn't see in my size (XXL!) before.  Mom got me a big bone, but said I can't have it until mom and dad go to training.  Well, fine!  I guess I'll have to wait! :)

We got home and boy was I tired.  I went potty and got in the house to jump around with Darcy.  She was barking at us and giving us heck for leaving her alone!  We had dinner and then I stretched out on the sofa and mom and dad smiled at eat other.  I was snoring loudly, but I was sooo comfy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I feel clean...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/762661</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:45:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom gave me a bath, all by myself.  Just me and mom and a bowl of broken cookies.  At first I was a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom gave me a bath, all by myself.  Just me and mom and a bowl of broken cookies.  At first I was a little concerned.  Then mom was telling me how good I was and I chilled out...  I'm nice and clean.  So shiney and soft! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SPAM - love it!! :)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/762349</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:25:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So yesterday mom got up and decided that she was going to fry some Spam up for me and Darcy.  Well l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So yesterday mom got up and decided that she was going to fry some Spam up for me and Darcy.  Well let me tell you it smelled wonderful!  Darcy was walking around the house with a big ol' grin on her face (thought I saw a line of drool hanging at one point!).  I kept stretching trying to make my neck longer so I could smell what mom was cooking.  Man did it smell good.  Well mom made some english muffins and eggs as well.  Me and Darcy not only got our breakfast, we got Spam and eggs!  Yummmm!!  It was wonderful!!

Mom's got a few piece of Spam left over.  Dad said he's going to use them for training tonight.  So you know what that means, I'm going to do everything right the first time and as fast as possible so I can get some yummy SPAM! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Week 3 of puppy classes...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/761901</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:42:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we arrived at the beginning of class - no playtime for us!  After last weeks fiasco we decided th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we arrived at the beginning of class - no playtime for us!  After last weeks fiasco we decided that it would be training time - period.  Play time will not coincide with training.  Things went - well - alright.  Grunts girlfriend was there, Ella, another golden pup, Quincy, a shih-tsu, Valentine and a boxer beagle mix - uh didn't get her name she was too busy barking, growling at Grunt.  Uggg!  BUT, the good news is, since this "trainer" obviously doesn't understand behavior corrections and I do.  Everytime the boxer mix would start her growling, barking, snapping I would remove Grunt, have him sit and look at me.  Click treat!  He responded to her barking twice, with me removing him and having him focus on me.  Thank GOD I know and understand behavior.  

Well during class the trainer said she wanted to talk to me about something.  Well you know a million things were running through my head.  At the end of class I took Grunt for potty and put him in the truck in his crate.  Went back inside, everyone was gone.  Turns out the trainer asked me to call someone about their pit.  Turns out this pit attacked their cat (who he used to play with), the cat is in the ERVH and they are (of course) concerned about keeping the pit.  My chin hit the ground. WHAT?  You want ME to call YOUR client about a pit?  Well of course I will call, but the dog is doomed.  He's one of eleven (!) dogs 3 chihuahua's included in the mix and 3 cats.  He's neutered and 18 mo.  Doesn't sound good.  When I asked the next time he was coming back to class she said Sat.  I told her to watch him, she asked why.  I explained to her that terriers are known to hold adreneline for up to 3 days.  She was shocked.  She never knew this info.

Then I explained to her about my disappointment in last week's class with nutso.  That she should've intervened, removed the other dog until he calmed some.  I also explained that the man with the boxer mix had no clue what his dog was doing.  That I was managing Grunt by removing him and getting him to redirect his focus on me.  I told her to watch the pit and see if he did a hard stare (she looked confused when I said hard stare) and have the owner redirect like I did with Grunt. 

Grunt did pretty good.  We've got work to do, I don't think I'm going for the CGC - at least not with this trainer.  I'll finish the puppy class - get his S.T.A.R. cert and take a break.  Find another trainer, one that is competent and maybe go for the CGC. I don't know. 

Only 3 more weeks of classes...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh oh, mom's freaked...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/760747</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:08:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we went to training last night.  When we arrived there was a new dog running around.  He was a 1  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we went to training last night.  When we arrived there was a new dog running around.  He was a 1 yo male golden.  He was nuts.  I mean, running around, crashing into everyone and everything.  He was all of 80 pounds if not more.  I was hesitant and let Grunt go play.  Well then his girlfriend Ella a 10 mo golden came in and Grunt was playing nicely.  Well the male got overly excited and the next thing you know Grunt is growling and showing teeth.  Nutso didn't get the hint and Grunt pinned him to the ground.  Not once but 4 times.  On the 4th time Grunt got sprayed with citronella from the trainer.  He immediately got off and I called him over to me.  He came, shaking his head from the spray.  After that he tolerated the male.  Even did a little play with him.  The male - thankfully got the hint and calmed down considerably. 

I've got loads of problems with this whole situation.  When I took Turner to class it was walk your dog, potty outside and go to your place.  No sniffing, no playing it was training time.  So this concept is new to me.  

Next, while this male was slamming people and dogs nobody, besides me, was watching him.  From all of the years of watching everything around me for Turner I'm like a hawk and can't help it.  

The owner of the dog was quick to tell us that he was one of the trainers "private session" dogs.  That it took her 20 minutes on her first visit to get him to sit once.  THEN, the owner told us that their walker hadn't show up and he had loads of energy to burn.  

Now, today, Grunt is extremely quiet.  I know it's not me who noticed - even Darcy is keeping her distance from him.  

We went for a walk this morning and he was mousing along the road and sniffing up a storm.  We're going to do our training like we have been, but I think the pre-class playtime is out for us.  I don't like having Grunt put in a situation that he may fail.  That defeats the entire purpose of training in my eyes.

Funny thing is, after training I left Grunt play with Ella and they had a blast.  So no what?  Do I treat him like he's reactive?  Do I ignore it all and let it go?  I've never been in this situation before and it just plain sucks... God I miss Turner so bad...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another cool day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/760141</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:08:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took a picture of the thermometer this morning it read -10 degrees!  She waited until it warmed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took a picture of the thermometer this morning it read -10 degrees!  She waited until it warmed up to 20 degrees and took me and Darcy for our walk.  Man did we have fun!  Darcy got cold feet and mom warmed them in her hands for her.  I was mousing along the side of the road. Mom got some pictures!

Even had Darcy mousing a little bit!!  We both had snow-faces!  Mom got pictures of both of us!

Mom was talking to someone at work who used to fight pits (he no longer does it).  He was asking about how I was growing and such.  We talked about that special time in a pitbulls life when things can go bad.  It's usually around 14-18 months old.  Mom is hoping that I stay nice and sweet.  She talked about Turner and how she was "on point" all of the time because of his reactiveness towards other dogs.  Now mom is worried that I may one day not be so sweet....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playtime!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/759961</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:58:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm starting to find out that snow is fun...  We got about 6 inches and it keeps on snowing!  Mom sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm starting to find out that snow is fun...  We got about 6 inches and it keeps on snowing!  Mom shovels the deck off and I go out chase the little birds at the bird feeder hanging off the deck...  heh heh...

Well today I decided that I wanted to play in the snow.  Yup in the snow! :) So I brought out my cow toe and tossed it about!  I was having a blast!  Mom got done plowing and joined in.  She chased me and Darcy and tossed my cow toe and had me find it!

Then we went in the house and mom put on my Halti (yup, now I've got a Halti) and we did my homework from class.  I'm getting good at this sit/stay and down/stay.  I'm even sitting everytime mom stops...  click - treat! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gentle Leader</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/758743</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:45:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took both kids for a walk this morning.  It was so warm out, the sun was shining.  Got back to the h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took both kids for a walk this morning.  It was so warm out, the sun was shining.  Got back to the house and realized I had a bill to drop off at the twp building.  Got a couple of things done around the house and decided to put on Grunt's Gentle Leader and walk to the twp building to drop the bill off.

He did fantastic.  He was high stepping down the driveway, but once we got going he was fine.  I think the GL is at it's max fitting point and I'll have to bump him up to a large next time.  My boy is getting big!

Classes start on Wednesday night - calls for rain so far :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's home....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/758435</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:49:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom left town on Monday and didn't come home until Wednesday...  I missed her bunches!!  Dad did a g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom left town on Monday and didn't come home until Wednesday...  I missed her bunches!!  Dad did a good job of taking care of me and Darcy.  We didn't get to go for any walks though.  Dad said it was 3 degrees outside and there was no way he was going!  Oh well!

When mom got home she had to beep the horn to wake us up.  Me and Darcy were having our nappie time.  RUDE!  But I was glad to see mom!  Mom and dad unloaded the car and mom gave me a new chewie - tendon!  SCORE!  :) Yippee!!  It was wonderful.  Darcy got some kind of beef jerkey treat thingie!  She was a grinnin from ear to ear also!

Well today mom and dad were getting ready for work.  Mom filled some kong balls for me since they would both be gone during my feeding time :(  Well I brought a kong into the living room and found something special on my bed.  It was an elk antler!  Boy was it yummiee!  Mom and dad left and I was happily chewing my new antler....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Grunt!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/756407</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:08:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is your first Christmas and me and dad are so glad you are with us!  Mom is a little sad but sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is your first Christmas and me and dad are so glad you are with us!  Mom is a little sad but she'll be alright.  You make her laugh and smile when she starts a thinkin'.  We gave you your fuzzy cuzzy ball and you didn't know that it squeeked (great bite inhibition!).  Once mom squeeked it for you, you decided it needed to have the fur removed from it! :)  You and Darcy are goofy crazy today, thank you!  She chased you and gave you the smack down with the paws today.  Then, of course, you chased her.  Then I found the soccer ball and me and dad drove you crazy!  :)  But you loved it.  

When I left for work you were sleeping on my bed as you do.  Sweet dreams my little pibble, Merry Christmas! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pitbulls for Dummies?  What????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/755213</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:53:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom took a shower and realized when she got out it was quiet.  Too quiet.  Usually I'm playing wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom took a shower and realized when she got out it was quiet.  Too quiet.  Usually I'm playing with Darcy and mom hears thunderpaws and growling.  Silence.  Mom came out of the bathroom and saw me on the bed.  There were pillows at the end of the bed and mom could just see my head.  She said, hey Grunt, whatca doin?  She walked over to me and saw it.  It was all over the bed.  Introduction section removed and distroyed.  I found this book, all I could read was Pitbull (that's me) and Dummies... hmmmm...  I'm no dummy!!  So I decided to edit the book.  

Mom saw the book, walked away and came back with here camera.  (DUH) She snapped off a bunch of pictures and picked up the shreds of paper.  Giggling as mom does.  Hmmmm.... I'm not in trouble.  Turns out mom got the book as a joke to add to her collection of dog reads.  Since I "customized" it for her she wanted pictures to show everyone.  

Mom said she's going to post the pictures tomorrow.  She's at work right now....  

Guess the book learned the hard way, pitbulls are no dummies!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahooo I'm Going to Training Classes!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/754865</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:18:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom signed me up for beginning classes starting in January!  :)  This is gonna be so good.  I'll  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom signed me up for beginning classes starting in January!  :)  This is gonna be so good.  I'll show mom how smart I am!  Mom and dad both work on my training throughout the day, but mom says I need to go to class so I can learn how the CGC want's me to behave.  Can't wait!

Mom says tomorrow I'm going to learn about the Gentle Leader.  That'll sounds like fun.  We'll see.  Mom used one with Turner and stands by the headcollars.  I'm currently using a martindale collar, but mom says nope.  Gotta have the GL for class so were going to switch out.  I don't care, as long as I go for my walks I'll do whatever! :)

We walking while it was snowing today.  Dad's friend met us along the way and gave me big hugs and smiles.  I was leaning on him so much I almost toppled him over! I love me some hugs!!  

When we got back from the walk.  We played with the soccer ball outside.  Then mom was making little snowballs for me to find. Mom decided after lunch that she wanted to grind my nails down.  I actually fussed a bit!  Hmmpf!  I'm sleepy and need a nap, it's not time to grind my nails.  Well mom and dad got me through it with plenty of yummies.  Then I curled up on mom and took a snooze.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Hoooommeee!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/754735</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:10:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was so glad to see mommie at the kennel!  I was jumping and wigglin!  Darcy followed mom out of th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was so glad to see mommie at the kennel!  I was jumping and wigglin!  Darcy followed mom out of the kennel are to the waiting room.  Hey wait for me! :)  Nancy said I had a good time that there wasn't a mean bone in my body! Huh!  Pfffftt take that mean 'ol grandpa!  :)  

We got back to the house and Darcy and I had the zoomies.  I kept running and Darcy jumped up on moms bed to chill out.  I played for about an hour with mom - LOVED IT!  Then it was crash time!  Mom left for work and all of my paws were pointed up to the ceiling.  I was sprawled out on the sofa, head on the arm, belly up!  

It was a good week.  Mom is going to schedule is for another week in January.  She's going to grandma and grandpa's for an overnight so that means we'll get some more playtime.   Yippeee...

Good to be home!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom who?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/754103</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:21:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom took me and Darcy to the kennel yesterday for a week of playtime with some other pups!  Yippe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom took me and Darcy to the kennel yesterday for a week of playtime with some other pups!  Yippee!!  When mom pulled into the parking lot it was packed.  There was a lady bringing her dog out and I just wanted to go say hi!  I was a total wiggle-butt!  Mom took in our food containers and came outside to get us.  Darcy was beside herself trying to get out - she loves it there!  I was so excited I pulled mom to the gate, pawed the gate.  Got to the door, pawed the door.  Got inside and rushed over to the kennel girl.  She took me and Nancy took Darcy to our suites.  I heard mom telling them to let any other dogs beat me up so I can get the energy out.  Then there was a bunch of laughter.  Mom said, gee after forgetting all about me existing he can play all he wants - I want a pooped dog when I pick them up Friday!

Nancy said, no problem, I'll make sure he's exhausted when you get him Friday.  Hmmmm.... let the playtime begin!! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Don't Think Grandpa Likes Me :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/753145</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Dec 2011 07:45:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I dunno.  Mom says don't worry, but my feelings are hurt.  Here's what happened.

Mom was at work  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I dunno.  Mom says don't worry, but my feelings are hurt.  Here's what happened.

Mom was at work when grandpa arrived.  But dad was here.  Grandpa pulled up and me and Darcy went to greet him.  I was a little shy at first but put on my cutie face and said hello.    Well grandpa never said anything to me, never looked at me, nothing. :(  So after grandpa put his stuff in his room I greeted him again with a waggin tail.  He just looked at me.  Let me tell you he looks mean.  You know how some people just have a mean look?  Well that's grandpa.  He finally pet me some and I was happy.  Later on grandpa was sitting on the sofa.  I was looking at him and he just stared.  Never said a word, then pointed his finger at me and said You, you...  Me what?  He scared me and I growled and barked at him.  Stop it you're scaring me!  Dad called me over and grabbed a toy to play with me, but I was still concerned, me what?  

Well we went to bed and then mom came home after midnight.  I stuck to her like glue.  We went outside and I felt so much better.  We played for a bit and then went to bed.  

At 3 am I heard the bathroom door close and I growled and barked.  Mom said it was alright it was grandpa.  I wasn't sure it was alright and growled some more.  When grandpa came out of the bathroom he said, "Boy he's wonderful" in a sarcastic tone to mom.  

Up again at 5 am I growled when I heard the bathroom door.  It was him again.  Well needless to say mom didn't sleep after that.  

Mom went in to see grandpa and brought some pupperoni (my favorite).  She stood next to dad and treat me.  Then she asked dad to give me some treats.  He said, "No he snarled at me.  He's been hanging around with that other dog - he's to afraid.  He showed his fangs at me."  Mom said, calmly we can fix it give him some treats.  Grandpa refused.  Uggghh!

Mom asked dad what happened and he said that grandpa would acknowledge me or treat me and was provoking me with the pointing of the finger at me. 

So I stuck with mom and mom made sure I was with her all the time.  Grandpa and daddy went hunting up the mountain and mom loaded me with all of our donations to my rescue in the truck and away we went.  

She told me I was a good boy and to not be afraid of grandpa that he was "old school" and not friendly.  On the way to the rescue mom called in sick at work.  She wanted to make sure there was no problems with me and grandpa.  We got to Joyful Rescue and the owner and some volunteers greeted us.  When they realized who mom was the asked about me.  When they saw me they loved on me big time!  Score!!  When I left the rescue I had a bacterial skin infection and sores all over and now that mom is giving me MSM my fur is so shiney and my skin is beautiful.  And boy have I grown since I left!  I'm 53 pounds now and still growing...

Well the rescue was soo happy to get all of their donations, it took 4 trips to empty the truck... :)  Then mom had a few more stops along the way so I was her road dog for the day!  Good fun!  

When we got back to the house and me and Darcy played like crazy!  It was good to just run around!  Then I was pretty tired, I didn't have my nappie because I was with mom.  So I settled down for a snooze.  

Dad and grandpa came off the mountain and I stuck by mom just like she said to.  

The next day mom, dad and grandpa went to go see the elk and were gone most of the day.  Yippee!!  That meant Darcy and I could chill out!  And we did.  

Grandpa left on Monday, he tried to give me a cookie and I was still leary, now he wanted me to be nice after giving me mean looks and not talking to me....  I took the cookie and wagged my tail at him.  Grandpa shook his head, got in his car and left.  

I don't think Grandpa likes me. :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Deer are a swinging...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/751936</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:29:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the hunters came up.  All 6 of them.  It was so nice of them to come and visit me!  :):):)  Well  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the hunters came up.  All 6 of them.  It was so nice of them to come and visit me!  :):):)  Well they went hunting and one of the trucks came back with a buck on it.  They hung it off the porch and mom put my collar on.  She let me walk around it and smell it.  I snuffed it really good.  Later mom let me out on the deck and there was the deer.  I got to sniff him from above this time.  

Well it rained today, actually it poured.  It's supposed to get cold tonight and start snowing.  We'll see.  Mom sewed up my blue jacket and it fits me real good now.  

Oh yea, mom took me to the vets on Monday.  I'm 7 months old now and I needed to be weighed.  I got to see all of the staff at the vet's off - I just love them!  They pet me and hug me!  Well I weighed in at 52.8 pounds!  Wahooo!!  I'm getting sooo big!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woohooo!  Went to the lake - ooooh yea!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/751234</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:06:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad took me and Darcy for our walk this morning.  Boy was it nice out today!  Walking down t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad took me and Darcy for our walk this morning.  Boy was it nice out today!  Walking down the driveway we say 12 turkeys!  Had a perfect walk and then dad said he was going to the Harley Dealer to drop off one of my Christmas pictures (you'll see them soon!).  They're having a contest and of course I hope to win! :)

Then mom got me and put me in the truck.  Away we went.  Mom drove us to town where we walked around the lake.  There were hundreds of geese on the town side of the lake.  Boy were they loud!  Mom and I walked the whole lake - it takes about an hour.  Got back in the truck and headed for the house.  Darcy was there hopping and barking at us when we got home!  She really gave mom the business for leaving her! Ha!  

When mom walked in the house, Darcy came in and was jumping, yes jumping, up at mom!  Mom was so shocked she smiled and gave Darcy a good rub!!  There must've been some magic in that Turkey and gravey yesterday!

Well my second walk made me pretty tired.  I tried to get mom to take a nap with me but mom wasn't falling for it.  She had loads of things to do before work.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/751126</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:13:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Big hugs to all of my pup pals out there!  Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!  Mom was pretty tired - I keep  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Big hugs to all of my pup pals out there!  Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!  Mom was pretty tired - I keep her up to 2 am playing (she gets home at midnight)  I got her up at 6:30 this morning.  She took me and Darcy for a walk to settle us down.  When we got back mom layed down for a nap.  Dad was cooking dinner today.  Mom slept until 1 pm, dad went to check on us (I was napping with her) and mom was up huggin on me.  He said dinner is ready.  Sure enough - the house smelled wonderful!!  Yummmmmm!  Mom and dad ate and me and Darcy drooled! :)  Once they were done mom got our bowls and gave us gravy and some turkey (no skin!).  It was WONDERFUL I tell you!  Mom went to work and me and Darcy took another nap.  Only this time dad took a nap with us...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ok what gives...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/750938</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad started talking.  Mom got a bunch of treats, dad had the camera.  Mom put a sweater on m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad started talking.  Mom got a bunch of treats, dad had the camera.  Mom put a sweater on me and dad started to take pictures.  Then mom put all kinds of stuff on me...  I'll do anything for a treat.  
Dad was laughing too hard so mom took the camera and dad put stuff on me.  Mom took a bunch more pictures and finally they put everything away.  
Dad kept saying, that isn't right.  That isn't right and laughing.  What does he mean?
Mom said I'm such a good boy and that everyone will love their Christmas cards this year.  
Ok, what gives?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>White fur,,,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/750718</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:43:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad took us for a walk.  We came upon some guys for the gas company that were clearing the g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad took us for a walk.  We came upon some guys for the gas company that were clearing the grass/trees on their lines.  One of the guys said, boy their white is so clean.  How do you keep it clean?  Mom said, oh they got baths yesterday.  Well we finished our walk and mom let us go in the yard to play.  Within minutes I got the zoomies and slid.  My front paws just did do what I wanted them to do and the grass was wet!  Needless to say, our white is no longer shiny white!  Oh well, it was good while it lasted!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Hunters are Here..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/750550</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:03:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A vehicle pulled up out front.  Hmmmmm.  Dad went downstairs and mom stayed up with me and Darcy.  D ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A vehicle pulled up out front.  Hmmmmm.  Dad went downstairs and mom stayed up with me and Darcy.  Darcy was scared.  Hmmmm.  Then I heard voices.  Lots of voices. Hmmmm.  Dad came up later and said it was alright to go visit.  So mom took me downstairs and there were three men.  I was a little hesitant to meet them, but they were friendly.  One man had plastic bags in his hands and I growled.  Then he sat down.  I was still nervous about him.  Mom went over and sat next to him.  Well of course I go where mom goes.  Finally I realized he was nice also!  One guy I really liked, I even licked his nose!  They were only here for a night but will be back on Sunday..  And there is supposed to be more (5-6) of them.  Can't wait, I love it when people come to visit me!  

Today, me and Darcy got baths.  Mom said we were both filthy.  Not like we've been playing in the dirt or anything.  Well Darcy got her bath first.  Mom dried her off and put on her sweatshirt.  She likes to hang outside and it was cold out.  

Then I got my bath.  Dad had his chair and the red bowl with the cookies in it.  I love baths, I get cookies!  Mom washed me in no time flat - it was really too short.  There were cookies left in the bowl!  Hmpf!  

Later mom and dad were burning stuff out front and me and Darcy were playing like crazy!  Good thing mom put on her sweatshirt because I was all over her!!  When mom and dad came in mom noticed I had a red spot on the side of my mouth.  Upon closer inspection she saw the hole next to the scratch.  Guess Darcy checked me when I was getting to rough, mom said.  Oh well!  It was fun anyway!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow, again...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/748782</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:59:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up and there was about an inch of snow on the ground.  I sniffed it, not sure about it still.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up and there was about an inch of snow on the ground.  I sniffed it, not sure about it still.  Mom walked around the yard and was making this crunching sound.... Hmmmmmm.....  Then she kicked my ball around and I had fun!  

Mom got my shirt on and tried to take me and Darcy for a walk.  Well, we got to the end of the driveway and I hit the breaks.  It was snowing and was on me!  Gaaaaaa!!!  I didn't want to keep going so I just stood there staring at mom, like "Hey, I want to go back to the house!"  

Well mom walked us back up and boy did it really start to snow!  The snowflakes were like big fat feathers!! 

So me, Darcy and mom played in the house.  Luckily our house is big and has this really long hallway where I can get the zoomies and go real fast!  After a bunch of laps I was pooped out!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Marilla Trail</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/747859</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:13:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to this place, there was a lake and a trail around it.  We took the short trail since al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to this place, there was a lake and a trail around it.  We took the short trail since all I did was sniff the ground!  Mom threw in some pinecones and took some pictures of me in the lake.  I loved the little trails by the water best!  Fell off a few banks into the water - it was fun!  I slept the whole way home.  Got home and took a nap.  Mom and dad went shopping and I slept then too!  I'm pooped! :)  Mom's going to post some pictures tonight check them out!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Weight</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/747001</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:45:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the vet for weighing in... I feel like I'm on WeightWatchers! :)  I'm 48 pounds!  Ano ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the vet for weighing in... I feel like I'm on WeightWatchers! :)  I'm 48 pounds!  Another 5 pounds in a month...  I'm about 4-5 inches taller than when mom and dad brought me home.  I'm a happy boy and my mom, dad and Darcy love me! Life is pretty darn good!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/746507</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:16:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got up this morning and mom took me out to go potty.  What is this stuff, it's cold and wet...?  Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got up this morning and mom took me out to go potty.  What is this stuff, it's cold and wet...?  Mom said it's snow.  Get used to it, I'm going to see loads of it.  I'm not too sure about it, but it doesn't hurt and I tried to eat it with no luck... Soooooo... I guess it's alright.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation :)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/745531</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:14:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whahooo, I'm home!  Mom and dad picked me and Darcy up on Friday.  I was a good boy!  Darcy and I we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whahooo, I'm home!  Mom and dad picked me and Darcy up on Friday.  I was a good boy!  Darcy and I were kept away from the other dogs because I have giardia.  But it was fun anyway!  Darcy and I played like crazy!  Once I'm deemed clear of giardia from the vet mom is taking me and Darcy to the kennel for some real playtime!

I was soooo happy to see mom and dad, I jumped on them and licked their faces.  Dad grabbed my leash, mom got Darcy and we all went out to the truck.  There was no crate in the truck for me, hmmmmmm.  What gives?  Turns out there was a dead mouse in the crate and mom didn't have time to wash it.  The kennel is about 8 miles from home so I just chilled out in the back with Darcy.  Got to the house and had the zoomies in the yard!  Yippeeee!!   I'm home!!  :):):)

I've still got loose poop, mom is going to take a sample to the vet this week to see if I'm alright.  I did come home with a swollen tip on my tail.  I'm licking it some and making it bleed.  Mom trimmed the hair off of it to clean it and put some medicine on it. 

Mom and dad have been busy since we got home.  Something about dad having surgery Thursday and they've got to get the house ready for winter.  Dad put in a new door and a new wall for our doggie door.  He was putting up the siding and had our exit blocked.  Mom took me out front to go potty and get the mail.  We walked back up to the house through the front yard.  I had my nose to the ground and mom checked out what I was so interested in.  Blood.  Turns out someone shot a deer, mom found the arrow in 2 pieces, and the deer ran across our yard and there was a blood trail.  Boy was I in heaven, sniff, sniff, sniff...  

This morning mom was stretching in the bed.  I was laying with my back along the edge of the bed and my paws against mom's side.  I stretched and fell right off the bed!  Mom's bed is pretty high, I have a crate I climb to get on it.  I just layed on the floor, half asleep still.  Mom got up checked me over and said might as well go out for potty.  So we did, it was 28 degrees!!  Chilly! Came back in and went back to bed with mom.  This time she was hugging me, said she was afraid I would fall again...

Today mom decided to put my Super Grunt costume on.  We have a Dogster friend who is a Spam-a-holic and decided to do some pics with Spam in them!  I wasn't too cooperative, since the sun was finally out I just wanted to lounge...  Mom said the pics came out fantastic...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Giardia!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/743158</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Oct 2011 15:21:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom got a call from Dr. Mount.  Darcy is clear of giardia, I am not!  The good thing is mom and d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom got a call from Dr. Mount.  Darcy is clear of giardia, I am not!  The good thing is mom and dad got my medicine and stopped at the kennel to see if she would still let me visit.  They looked it up on the internet and decided it would be alright for me and Darcy to be "isolated" for a week together.  She was concerned about Darcy being re-infected and mom said, I'm not worried.  When I get a re-test done, I'll have both of them done... 

Geez!!  

Then the kennel owner told mom about a town near here had giardia in their water supply!  Luckily we don't live in that town and mom gives up bottled water...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oop mom made a boo-boo!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/742826</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 13:12:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom said when I weighed at first I was 39 pounds.  Wrong! I was 35 pounds.  Now I'm 43.4 pounds.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom said when I weighed at first I was 39 pounds.  Wrong! I was 35 pounds.  Now I'm 43.4 pounds.  I gained 8 pounds in one month!  Wow!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where is everyone?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/742660</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:19:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to town today.  We walked all around the lake and down Main Street.  I saw only 1 person ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to town today.  We walked all around the lake and down Main Street.  I saw only 1 person and she said I was cute.. :)  I don't know about this place... where is everyone?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Apparently...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/742430</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:27:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It snowed on Sunday around here.  Where mom works there was snow on the ground!  I'm not sure what t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It snowed on Sunday around here.  Where mom works there was snow on the ground!  I'm not sure what that means, but mom said not to worry.  By the end of winter I'll be sick of this snow! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Weight... I'm Getting Bigger..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/742274</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:29:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had to take me to the vet to get weighed for my HW and Flea meds.  I was 39 #'s last visit, this ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had to take me to the vet to get weighed for my HW and Flea meds.  I was 39 #'s last visit, this time I'm 43.4 #'s!  That means I'm gaining a pound a week!  I greeted all of the staff at the vet clinic (they're so friendly!) and even some people with their pets couldn't refuse my charm! I got loads of pets and compliments at how good I am.  I start to wiggle real fast when anyone gets closer! :)

The sun was out this morning so mom got to take me and Darcy for a walk!  Wahooo!!  It's been a day or so since we've had one and we sure enjoyed it!  I got to sit in the road at stare at two beautiful minature paint horses.  They were running around like crazy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Success!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/742018</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Oct 2011 08:34:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So this morning mom said to dad - we're doing Grunts nails.  So dad put me on the bed.  Mom turned o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So this morning mom said to dad - we're doing Grunts nails.  So dad put me on the bed.  Mom turned on the nail grinder.  It doesn't bother me, I've been sniffing it every day since she got it.  Mom gave dad a bunch of Pupperoni.  Oooooooo, I luv Pupperoni.  Dad started treating me and mom had my paw and held out a toe.  Weird,  I squirmed a bit, but dad kept treating me.  Yummmmm..  Alright, I'll just lay here in your arms dad, keep treating me...  After about 3 minutes, I was find.  Mom got all of my nails ground down and now my paw-paws are handsome again.  

Mom's thinking about using the grinder on Darcy, it's pretty quiet and definately easier than the clippers.  

If anyone is interested in what type of grinder it is... it's an Oster Nail Grinding Kit - listed as whisper quiet.  I don't know about whisper quiet but it is definately quieter than the house dremel..  and works really well!  Mom payed less than $30.00 for it and seems to be a good investment....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh yea, forgot something...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/741674</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:29:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When we got home mom had this black plastic container in her hand.  She opened it and brought out th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When we got home mom had this black plastic container in her hand.  She opened it and brought out this blue thing.  She said here Grunt smell.  So I did.  Hmmm... Then she plugged it in and I sniffed it again.  Mom said this machine is what she is going to use on my nails.  We'll see!!  Mom said that tomorrow her and dad are going to use Pupperoni (yummmmm!) and do my nails.  

Even Darcy sniffed the nail grinder.  Mom was wondering if maybe someone used them one her at one time.... Hmmmmm....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy, busy, busy...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/741648</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:18:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom got up, after I hogged all of the covers all night! :) And took me and Darcy for a walk.  It  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom got up, after I hogged all of the covers all night! :) And took me and Darcy for a walk.  It was great!  I was chasing leaves down the road and staring at the mini-horses.  Had some amazing smells in the cemetery (no not dead bodies!).  When we got home mom said she had to go to town to get a package from the post office.  Well, that got my tail going!

Mom took me out the gate and I trotted right over to the truck.  She put me in and I went right in the crate!  Shoot! The last time I went in the truck I met a bunch of people and walked around town.  Who knows?  Might happen again!  

Well we get to the post office and mom comes out with a box.  She tells me that in the box is a happy light.  What?  It's a light that will make mom happy somehow in the winter... Hmmmmm...  

Well then we went down the road and the next thing I know we've stopped and mom is opening up the crate.  Yippeee!!  Score!! So I get out of the truck and there is a work crew who stopped cutting grass and said hello to me and mom.  Yess, I'm on a roll.  We went a different way this time and I got to meet and see more people.  I saw my first electric wheelchair.  Pretty cool, didn't smell like anything special but I checked it all out anyway!  Then we met a guy who noticed the closer he was getting (he was walking towards us) the more my tail would swing!  He stopped, asked my name, gave me lotsa pets and said have a nice day.  Score big time!!  

Then we walked past the lake and I saw the ducks and geese.  I wish I could chase them.  But mom will stand with me while I just watch them - fascinating creatures!  Met some more people and children along the way.  We got to the top of the lake and there is a little walking bridge.  Hey, there is that nice man again!  Well he stopped again and said Hi Grunt.  He told mom that his daugher has a young dog whom she name Scud.  Ha!  Love that name!  

Then we made it back to the truck and I was ready to head home.  Darcy and I played for a bit!  Mom giggled, she said we both had martian paws from the cut green grass! Ha!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not as boring as the last entry!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/741476</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:29:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom definately made up for my boring day.  Yesterday, she took me to town.  We walked around the lak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom definately made up for my boring day.  Yesterday, she took me to town.  We walked around the lake and through town.  I met a bunch of people.  Even had one guy at the post office call us over to meet me! Yippee!!  We walked about 5 miles and I was pretty happy when I got home!  

By the time dad got home from work I was snoozing pretty good.  I followed him to his bedroom, climbed up the steps and got comfy on a pillow.  Dad heard me snoring.  Being a great dad he curled up with me and we took a nap for a couple of hours.  What a good daddy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring day..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/741108</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:49:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was pouring when we woke up.  It started to rain when mom took us for a walk, so we turned back.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was pouring when we woke up.  It started to rain when mom took us for a walk, so we turned back.  Now mom's at work and the sun is out....  BORING DAY!!....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey?  Where's mom?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/740433</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:08:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's after midnight and no mom.  Dad said she's working all night and will be home in the morning... ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's after midnight and no mom.  Dad said she's working all night and will be home in the morning...  Noooooo!!  I sleep with mom!!!!  Noooooooo.....  Mooooooooooommmmmmm!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/739421</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:31:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got Diary Pick again!  Yippee!!  Thanks HQ!!

Yesterday mom and dad took us for a long walk.  I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got Diary Pick again!  Yippee!!  Thanks HQ!!

Yesterday mom and dad took us for a long walk.  I saw loads of crickets and flying leaves and hopped after them!!  Mom giggled as I made dad pick up the pace!  Then mom and dad left us saying they were heading to Niagara Falls.  Whatever!  It was a beautiful day and Darcy and I played like crazy!  

Mom and dad stopped at PetSmart in Buffalo and got me a new bag of food.  A large bag of food will last a month - for now.  I'm a growing boy and I eat plenty, but as I grow I'm going to eat more!  Yummmmmm! :)

So mom and dad came home and of course me and Darcy did our happy dance for them at the gate! :)  Darcy gave a couple of barks and howls hello, I just wiggled! Mom gave Darcy some treats and I got a new toy.  It is a dragon wih 16, count them 16!, squeekies in it!  Score!!  

Got up this morning and it's a little windy outside.  Chilly to!  But since I'm sportin this beautiful brindle coat it's comfortable for me!  The leaves are starting to turn colors and there's a chill in the air...  Time for a walk mom!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What I Wished For - I Got</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/738981</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:45:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Looking at Grunt today I was thinking about how things came about with him coming into our lives.  W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Looking at Grunt today I was thinking about how things came about with him coming into our lives.  We loss Turner suddenly to cancer.  Karl and I said, no more.  No more dogs, it hurts way too much....  Then one day I was crying, and Karl said, I know what you need.  A dose of puppy breath.  We went to a rescue in Cuba, NY and inhaled puppies for a day.  It was fantastic.  Life was just a little bit sweeter.  

We started looking for another dog to fill the large hole that was there.  We agreed that no matter how much it hurt to lose Turner we needed another dog.  We've been together 20 years and all 20 years we've had 2-3 dogs.  And not having one was too much, the house was too quiet.

We looked at several dogs, all different ages, all different breeds.  None seemed right.  We went to MD to pick up Blaze, the American Bulldog, he was too big and scared Darcy.  He was wonderful, right dog, wrong timing.  So we took Blaze back.  Blaze was adopted immediately to a wonderful home.  

So we continued to search.  We found some pups at Joyful Rescue, where we went for puppy breath and went to check them out.  We were interested in a couple, but were still unsure.  Just didn't click.  

Then Joyful Rescue had a fundraising event.  It was pouring!  There were so many people there, the community really loves this rescue.  And what a bunch of wonderful people that volunteer for Ms. Joye and her husband.  I walked to a pen with a lady sitting with some pups, the one pup we had been looking at was there and had grown since the last time we saw him.  There were 3 other pups in the pen.  One 1 came over.  Wagging his tail, smiling in the pouring rain.  His name was Marine.  I had to find Karl to show him these pups.  Marine walked right up to Karl and sat down.  It was a match!  

Later we were looking at some other pups and a volunteer, Lisa, asked us what we were looking for.  I told her about losing Turner and how much energy he had.  I told her we were looking for an "old soul"  A dog that just understands.  Sounded like a tall order.

We had to finish running new fencing before we could bring a pup home.  Bring a pup home!  Well we got the fencing done and made an appointment to see 3 pups.  One of them being Marine.  We walked in, 2 of the pups were there, Marine walked right up to Karl, waggin his tail, smiling.  Walked over to me, smiling and wiggling!  The other pup wasn't really interested and the 3rd pup was in the dog yard playing.  As soon as Marine came up to us I looked at the girls and said forget finding the 3rd pup, we're taking Marine home with us and his name will be Grunt.

Grunt is so calm.  We actually thought he was sick at first.  He plays with Darcy then will sleep for an our or so.  He's wonderful on lead and has learned how to use the doggie door, sit on command, was house broken in 5 days and will just lay in your arms upside down and chomp at you!  He loves to meet people and other animals.  He is really just a wonderful dog.  So different from what we expected.  We expected a whirlwind of energy, bustin through the house.  Creating mayhem and chaos everywhere.  What we wished for was a dog who would bring joy into our sad lives and Grunt has definately achieved that!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick of the Day on the most Memorable of Days...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/738009</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:20:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks HQ for picking Grunt for Diary of the Day! 

Hi everyone!  I'm so proud to be picked for Di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks HQ for picking Grunt for Diary of the Day! 

Hi everyone!  I'm so proud to be picked for Diary of the Day!  Mom told me this was a very special day in our country.  Bad people did bad things to wonderful people and we should not forget.  Mom remembers it like it was just happening.  Hugs to all of our armed forces who have sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice for this wonderful and amazing country.

So today, mom and dad took us for a walk - only we went further than ever before!  Saw a neighbor that is about 1/2 mile down the road. Dad took me over to meet him and I was a true gentleman and sat right down! :)  Then we walked past a couple of farms.  A big red nosed pit came out to greet us.  He was fat...  he wasn't big he was round! :)  Hehehehe!   We walked all the way down to the Township building.  Which is almost 2 miles one way!  Darcy was checking one me.  I was sniffing everything as always!  

We got back to the house and mom noticed I was a poo-poo head.  I semi-rolled in something on the walk and dad didn't stop me quick enough.  Well now I know what that means - yup, bath time.  But I like baths.  I get bits of cookies the entire time.  I didn't need a slip lead on or anything this time!  I'm so good!  

Now it's chewy time.  I've got my bullystick and I'm laying in front of the front deck sliders chewing my heart out!  I've lost my 2 bottom K-9 teeth and mom saw my top teeth are coming in which means I should be losing the top K-9's any day now!

Gotta go, my bully is sooooo good.  Next, I'm going to pounce on Darcy - she hates that! :)

Thanks again for reading my diary!  And picking me a Diary Pick of the Day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My first trip to town..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/737811</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:39:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad want to make sure I love people so they took me to town.  There is a farmers market on S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad want to make sure I love people so they took me to town.  There is a farmers market on Saturday so off we went.  I really didn't want to get into the truck.  But Dad insisted.  So I went into my crate with no problems.  Got to town and hmmm... where are all the people.  You see it was overcast and cloudy so not many people were out.  But that's alright.  We walked up to Main Street and there were some really friendly people coming out of the restaurants and they were so happy to meet me.  I become an instant wiggle butt when I meet people!  

So we walked down main street and I met some more people walking back from the farmers market.  They commented on how handsome my coat is and how nice I greeted!  Got to the farmers market and there was barely anyone there.  But I still got to meet a few nice people.  

We left the farmers market and walked around the lake.  Then I saw them - what are they?  Can I chase them?  Hey they fly!  And then they land on the water...  My first real ducks!  There were loads of them.  Mom wouldn't let me chase them, so I just sat and watched.  Fasinating creatures!  Then I started to sniff the ground and found their poop.  I wanted to try some but mom said no way!  No green poop!  

Well we finished our walk and got home.  I didn't throw-up in the truck at all!  I'm getting better!  Plus it was a short drive to town!  Got home and Darcy was hopping like crazy!  We ran, I growled at her and she boxed me a couple of times.  

Now its, yup, you guessed it, nappy time....yawnnnnnnn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Whole New World!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/737631</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:50:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and down go down these steps, turn and go down more.  I've always been curious but to afraid  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and down go down these steps, turn and go down more.  I've always been curious but to afraid to go down.  Until today!  :)  Mom got a handful of treats and said, Step and I stepped down.  We had to do this a few times but I eventually made it down the first set of steps.  I looked around the corner and saw a whole new part of the house I've never seen.  The second set of steps was a breeze!  I got downstairs and checked out the whole area.  There are beds, futons, chairs, tables and a tv!  Wow!!  I even had toys down there waiting for me!!  How awesome is that?!  

Now I go up and down like a pro....  whew!  I'm exhausted...  nappy time!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Little Person</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/737503</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:40:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We woke up and went potty this morning.  Then mom decided that we should chill in the bed and catch  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We woke up and went potty this morning.  Then mom decided that we should chill in the bed and catch the news.  Next thing you know Darcy came flying into the room.  Giving mom the crazy eye.  Mom was like, I don't hear anything Darcy...  Then Dad said, company's here!  Aaah so Darcy was on point!  

Two people came to visit and I greeted him at the gate.  Only one of them was a little person.  Mom said that was his son and that he was 3.  I was to be nice to him.  Paws on the ground.  His name was Liam.  He gave me a couple of pats on the head and giggled.  Well, I just loved him!  He was my height!  Mom gave Liam a bunch of treats and treated me the entire time they visited!  He kept calling me Gunt.  Hmmmm.... we'll have to work on that one!  

I got a bath today, then I got the zoomies a couple of times.  Dad was playing with me on the floor and I was just plain pooped out.  Took me a quick snooze and then mom was like, "Hey guys, lets go for a walk."  Well Darcy came in and did the happy dance.  So we went for a walk around the cemetary.  I saw the mini-horses and wanted to go sniff them.  Dad wouldn't let me, said they were too far away...  Humpf!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Vet Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/737271</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Sep 2011 07:16:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I went to the vet today.  I LOVE that place!! Everyone,and I mean everyone gave me scratches and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I went to the vet today.  I LOVE that place!! Everyone,and I mean everyone gave me scratches and compliments.  I was soooooo good!  Mom was teaching me "up" as I climbed on the big boy table!  Dr. Mount came in and said, so this is the new guy huh?  She gave me a thorough once over and said my heart and lungs were great.  My muscular and skeletor are on the money, eyes, ears great - that I was in good health!  

Oh yea, the big news is I got weighed!  35.2 pounds at 4 1/2 months!  I'm gonna be a big boy!!  

I did throw up in the crate along the way.  Mom just changed out my blankets (she has a back up just in case) and we continued on to the vets.  The ride home I was sooo sleepy, I missed my nappy time! 

We got home and Darcy was going crazy over seeing us return.  Mom got me settled in and went shopping.  It's what she does best.  Only this time she went to Petco (1 1/2 hours away)  She got me food and treats for vacation in a couple of weeks.  New toys and loads of chewies for me.  Even bought me a couple of outfits, one that should fit now and one for when I grow bigger.  Oh yea, and a new bed.

When mom got home she looked in the window and saw me sleeping.  No Darcy to greet her either.  So she quickly unloaded the truck and then came in the house.  We were snoozing, it was a long day for us!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainy Monday...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/736989</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:02:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up this morning - rain.  Booo....  

But first I have to tell you about last night.  Mom and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up this morning - rain.  Booo....  

But first I have to tell you about last night.  Mom and dad had to work the same shift and I was alone last night with Darcy.  Mom left me yummies hidden throughout the house.  I found all of them (or maybe Darcy found some..) and was a good boy!  I did my business outside and didn't mess (or eat) the house up!  Mom and dad are at work again tonight and mom hid stuff (stuffed cow toe, kong ball, bully stick, nylabones) around the house again.  Only this time I was sleeping paws up when mom and dad left for work...

I go to the vet tomorrow.  Mom can't wait until she finds out my weight!  Then she can get an idea at how big I'll be...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Bat? What's A Bat?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/736577</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Sep 2011 12:20:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>While laying on the sofa with dad I spied something flying around the ceiling.  What is that?  It we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While laying on the sofa with dad I spied something flying around the ceiling.  What is that?  It went left, then right, then left, then right...  So finally dad caught on that something had caught my attention.  He looked up and said, Hey Grunt, that's a bat.  A bat?  What's a bat?  

So dad caught the bat with a towel.  Took him outside and set him free!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bubble Baths! :)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/735530</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:13:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me and Darcy for a walk today.  We saw a doe and three (3!) babies!  The babies weren't muc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me and Darcy for a walk today.  We saw a doe and three (3!) babies!  The babies weren't much bigger than Darcy!  So cool!

Then we got home and mom decided she needed to break up some cookies in a bowl.  Hmmmm,,, that's a good sign!  Then she walked into the bathroom with the bowl and I realized it was my bath time!  Yipppeee!!  You see, I don't mind getting a bath, mom gives me cookies the entire time!!  Yummmy!!  So I got my bath, I'm super duper clean and now it's time for play!

Gotta go jump on Darcy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a Good Boy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/735174</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:53:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night mom came home, grabbed a handful of treats and took me outside.  She told me to go potty. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night mom came home, grabbed a handful of treats and took me outside.  She told me to go potty.  After sniffing a bit I did. I got the treats!  I'm a Good Boy!

Then we went inside, played a while and went to bed.  I slept all night with mom.  We went outside this morning, mom said go potty, I did and I got a bunch of treats!  I'm a Good Boy!

Then I played with Darcy for a bit while mom took her shower.  I checked on mom a couple of times to make sure she was alright.  

We all went for a walk to the cemetary.  There was a truck driving around the perimeter and I stood waggin my tail.  But they drove by.  Well the truck stopped at the front of the cemetary to put some grass down.  I stopped to greet the lady in the truck and sat as she approached me.  I'm a Good Boy!

Mom said that tommorrow we're going to the lake.  That I need to meet and greet more people.  Since tommorrow is Sunday there should be plenty around.  Mom said she's going to put me in the crate since I don't get sick in the crate.  That wasn't any fun last time.  But tommorrow should be a blast!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Travelin Man</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/734252</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:17:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well after last nights chilly temps and playing until 1:30 am, I let mom go to sleep.  When we got u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well after last nights chilly temps and playing until 1:30 am, I let mom go to sleep.  When we got up we went outside so I could go potty.  I heard something and wasn't sure if I liked it.  Mom said it was geese.  Geese?  What is that?  Mom said, "don't worry, we're going out today."  Well, alrighty then.  

Later in the day mom got ready to take me to town.  There is a lake there with loads of these "geese".  I was outside playing with Darcy and mom said, come on Grunt - let's go.  She put me in the truck.  There was no crate this time, hmmmmm. Just a huge pillow with a blanket.  Hmmmmmm.  Well mom had her camera and treats for me and we headed down the driveway.  By the time we hit the road I was heaving. :(  Ohhh noooo, I don't feel so good.  I threw-up a couple of times.  Mom turned around and took me right home.  My tummy was woosey.  She got me into the yard and sat with me for a little while.  Darcy came over to check on me and I decided I was good enought to chase her a bit.  So mom cleaned up the truck and said, next time you're in the crate.  I do good when I'm in it - I sleep!

So now it's nappy time.  I'm on the sofa snoring while mom is updating my diary.  Mom and dad are going shopping tonight which means I'll be in my crate for a hour or so again.  I don't mind the crate too much now.  I prefer not to be there, but I have my kong and bully stick so I'm good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Early Morning Zoomies</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/734080</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:29:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I got up and decided it was playtime in the house.  There is a toybox I've been waiting to explor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I got up and decided it was playtime in the house.  There is a toybox I've been waiting to explore in and decided at 2 am this is the time.  All mom and dad heard were thundering paws and squeeking!  I had a good ol'time....  

Today mom took us for a walk.  It's nice and cool out and there was an awesome breeze.  There were leaves moving on the road and I chased and caught most of them! When we got back it was playtime with Darcy.  I ran after her with my mouth open, growling...  Then mom gave me and Darcy a bully stick and went inside.  I was on my bed and Darcy came over and took my bully.  Not until I growled and chewed on her neck/mouth, heh heh heh.

Mom played with me all day.  She wouldn't let me take a nap until 1pm.  She leaves for work at 1:45.  She took me outside to potty, but I was too sleepy.  So she put me in the crate - where I fell fast asleep....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/733876</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:50:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got up went outside, used the doggie door and went potty.  Decided it was too early and mom needed m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got up went outside, used the doggie door and went potty.  Decided it was too early and mom needed more sleep.  So I walked her to the bed.  We slept for another hour and I was like, streeeetch, time to get up mom.  
Had some breakfast, went outside to officially greet the day.  Mom gave me and Darcy a bully stick.  Well I decided that I wanted hers and she decided she wanted mine.  Only thing is after she got mine I wanted it also!  She wouldn't give it back to me so I ran around her barking and giving her grief about it!  Darcy would just look the other way no matter what side I was on...

Then mom and dad gave me a bath.  I kinda like baths.  The water is warm, I get a massage and, the best part, I get cookies!!  Dad just keeps giving them to me if I start to look concerned.  Mom can't believe how easy it is to give me a bath!

No walks to day :( it's been raining off and on all day.  Sometimes the rain is so heavy I can't see out the window.  Rude!

Mom went to work and I was sleeping on the sofa.  It's my nappy time when she leaves.  Bonus is that dad is home today.  He was snoring in his chair when mom left also!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi Everyone!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201430/diary/Grunts_adventures/733692</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:43:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Grunt CGC ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm Grunt!  The new guy in the house!  Mom and dad brought me home August 13th - a full moon night!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Grunt!  The new guy in the house!  Mom and dad brought me home August 13th - a full moon night! :) What a day it was!  You see I was at a rescue with my sibilings and surrogate mom (a beautiful GSD).  Anyhoo, Joyful Rescues had a fundraiser called Petfest 2011.  I was in a pen with Alfalfa and my brother Air Force and a wonderful lady.  It was raining off an on and I was wet and cold.  Then I saw these feet and said, hmmm... I went over to say hi and this really big guy reached out and I knew I wanted him to be mine.  So I licked his hand.  Well the guy looked at the lady next to him and shook his head up and down.  Then the lady reached down and I licked her hand also.  

But then they left, so I curled up with airforce and took a nap.  They never came back that day.

A week later I was pulled from the play area and taken to the sun room.  And guess what, there was that man again.  I ran right over to him and climbed up.  And the lady was with the man again, so I ran over to her and climbed up.  The man looked at the lady and said that's it, he's the one.  The lady had this cool collar and put it on me.  I put my head right through it - take me home!!  So they did... with a new name (Grunt) and a new life my journey begins....

After we put Grunt into the crate to bring him home, we though he was broke.  He slept for the entire 1 1/2 hour trip home.  I mean he slept!  Out like a light...

When we pulled into the driveway I let Karl and Grunt out.  I drove up to the house to get Darcy on lead to meet out front.  Our front yard is about 3 acres of grass.  I got Darcy on lead and walked her down the driveway.  As soon as she saw Karl and the puppy her tail went right up!  She perked up immediately!  Needless to say the meeting went extremely well!  We took a walk around the front yard and then headed up to the house.  We took their leads off and let Grunt explore.  Let me tell you his nose covered every square inch of the yard and the house.  It was sooooo funny!  He was calmly walking around sniffing everything in his path.  Then we went outside and Darcy started to check him our better.  They played for about 10 seconds, just a couple of playbows.  It was an interesting night just checking everything out.  

I put Grunt in his crate at bed time.  He cried for about 10 minutes and then settled in for sleep.  He cried about 2 hours later, went outside to potty and came back inside.  He wanted to sleep on the sofa, I didn't so I scooped him up and took him to bed with me.  We slept for about 4 hours.  He was pretty congested and had yellow snot when he woke up.  He coughed a flemmy cough in the morning.  

Grunt had some quick accomplishments at our house.  Within 3 hours he had the doggie door licked!  I noticed one at the rescue - that was a BIG help for us!  By the end of his first official day he will sit on vocal/hand command.  By day 4 he's learning to master down.  He will sit for his food, he's learning to wait - that will come in time.  He is perfect on a lead!  Once he figured out what side was his and what side is Darcy's he stayed on the correct side and walked, sniffed the entire time!  

He's had 2 baths so far.  He came to us with a skin bacterial infection (pyoderma) and meds for it.  I've bathed him with Hexedine, this is the best shampoo for cleansing the bacteria from the skin.  The first bath was scary for him.  I had a slip lead on him, Karl had a container with crushed dog cookies and kept feeding him cookies the entire bath.  By the end he stood on his own - eating eagerly.  The second bath was even better.  Most of the scabs are gone, he's still scratching but healing well.

I called Joyful Rescues about his snot.  Drove up to get him some meds.  He's pretty clear now, no yellow goo from the nose!  Good sign!

The first time that Grunt and Darcy played was pure joy for us.  She ran with a smile on her face.  Grunt plays with his mouth open and growls.  It's so funny to watch him run after her growling, it's like he's saying "hey, wait for me!"   Darcy did something the other day that she hasn't done since October 2009.  She picked up a small squeeky toy, squeeked it in Grunts face and ran away with the toy!  They played for almost an hour that time!  

Grunt is so calm for a puppy.  We keep waiting for the chaos to erupt, nothing yet.  But we're still waiting.  He will follow you in the house and then just sit and watch you.  He is an amazing snuggler and loves his belly rubbed. We've been handling his feet and have trimmed his nails while he's sleeping.  His appetite is great.  We're switching him over to Blue Buffalo Large Breed from Science Diet.

He really does have some healing medicine in him!  Karl is having a blast with him.  He lays on the floor and Grunt goes crazy over him.  He is such a gentle soul.  His bite inhibition is amazing.  He doesn't bite hard and will release if you yelp.  His name fits him.  He was named Marine at the rescue, we decided on Grunt.  He does just that, grunts!  He grunts when he lays down, grunts when he sleeps, grunts when you pick him up, grunts, grunts, grunts!

We took him around the lake the other day and asked everyone we came across to pet him.  He did so well.  He only jumped on 1 person.  Everyone told him sit, he did, except once.  Such a good boy!  

We're off to a great start and we just love him to pieces.  His is so calm, yet so easy to handle and a true joy to have in our lives.  Joyful Rescue, his foster mom and foster mom-dog did an amazing job and should be commended for everything they've done with him - we are greatful.]]></content:encoded>
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