May 5th 2010 11:31 am
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Mom clipped ALL of my claws a few days ago. We didn't have to take a huge long walk first, or give me any of the dramamine (the vet said it would help me be a bit more relaxed about my paws). Dad didn't even have to gently hold me down! I did get up a few times and try to sneak off, but I was a good by and came back when she told me to, and laid on my side. I did grumble a bit but she said I'm making a lot of progress with my paws and will be a healthier and happier dog if my claws can be kept short.

Also, mom got this metal pinch collar for me. Hm. She says she wishes we didn't need it, but ...wll, it is making walks a lot easier. I know I don't rub my nose raw on the Halti while I "fish tail" because I'm so excited, and she seems happy I don't drag her around. We have to go where she wants, though. Bummer, but I guess I like making mom happy too. It looks scary but it doesn't really hurt. Also, we get to go on longer and more walks because it has made walking me a lot more fun for mom. I am even calmer in general now. I hardly ever bark at another dog while on walks (although if they walk by my back yard, I bark at them a bit...I'm still working on that bad habit). She says one day I'll be sooo good on the leash that we won't need it, and I'll walk with a loose lead. Mom's got a lot of confidence in me! She says I am already doing very well when it just me and her, or her and me and Kyle. For some reason if dad is walking with us too, I just get a lot more excited. But still, we're making progress!

Kyle and I went to the vet yesterday, and were on really good behavior. Very little barking, and not even a batted eye when we got stuck in the neck for the rabies and distemper vaccines.

Hope everyone else is happy and tick free!
Ralf