Ridge Runners beware!

All I have to say about my weekend is ... Ridge Runners Beware! I'll tell you why I say that when I get to Saturday.

Friday we went to the mountains and Friday was fun. The weather was nice and we went for a long Bota ride. Chloe and I always ride in the back to the top then we get out and run around and play. We were in the mountains for like over an hour and it was SOOOO much fun! I saw a squirrel and chased him up a tree. Mom thought it was hilarious that I stood on my hind legs and tried to climb after it. Of course, she didn't bring her camera along. We even went across the street this time and we haven't done that for a while. It was a lot of fun.

Now about Saturday. Other than crappy weather, it didn't start out too bad. Dad got up early and went somewhere and when mom got up we all just chilled and watched TV. Daddy got back and we were all chilling until at 11am... it began! The first of the Ridge Runners started showing up and at one point there were like 5 of them there. Usually not a problem because they stayed like an hour and leave. Not this time. I guess cause the weather was crappy and they had nothing else to do they just sat there talking and drinking. Okay, you still don't see a problem? Okay, what if I tell you they talk like they're at a rock concert? Yep, they are sooooo loud that even I can't take it and I go in the back room. It's still loud, but not as bad. Needless to say, mom was NOT happy about this. The louder they got, the louder the TV got. Mom was trying to make a point, but they weren't getting it. Finally, like around 430pm they left and so did dad. He went somewhere with Randy and I know mom wasn't happy about that either. We were suppose to go for a ride and then mom and dad were going to get a burger somewhere, well none of that ever happened. Dad never got back for like 2 hours or something and mom was seething. They got into a big argument that carried into the next day. I won't bore you with the details cause I'm pretty sure Chloe already did. All I have to say is RIDGE RUNNERS BEWARE!! Mom is really pissed cause she goes to the cabin to relax and that's kinda hard with how loud they are. So I'm curious to see what happens next time. I can tell you this, Sunday when we were outside Shuey (one of the RR) showed up and mom didn't even let him out of the truck. I don't know what she told him, but he left. Good for you mom! Now maybe we'll be able to go and have a good time at the mountains without all the noise. Randy's okay, he's a good guy and a good friend of mom and dad's, but the rest of them just leach off dad for beer and that's not cool.

So anyway, we left shortly after mom chase Shuey away and it was an uneventful day after that. When we got home we all just chilled. Mom did throw frisbee for us later in the day, but it was getting pretty cold so it wasn't long. We did get to watch the zombie show, mom says it's called The Walking Dead, and I love it! When the zombie try to get people I go crazy cause I want to bite those zombies! We also watched Spartacus and I like when they fight. Yes, I'm a dog that gets all wound up when things are violent, not because I like violence, but because I want to get the bad guys!

I'm not sure what's on tap for the week, but I don't think anything much. Mom did say that we're going to start walking when it's not raining or snowing. She said we all need to get in better shape. I'm down with that... I love to walk! Well, I guess that's all for now. I hope you all had a better weekend than I did. Bark at you later!

A little pushy

Last night mom, grandma, me and Chloe all went to Country Meadows for a visit and let me tell you, I was full of energy! I guess it's cause this week I didn't get to do much outside to burn it off cause the weather hasn't been too cooperative. Anyway, mom said I was pushy with people last night and especially with Chloe. She said neither of us seemed like we wanted to be there. I didn't mind being there cause I like visiting, but I must admit, I was a little unruly cause of my extra energy. I kept pushing Chloe out of the way when people tried to pet her and then when they pet me, I always turned my butt to them cause I wanted them to scratch me. Mom said it's not nice to do that and she said people will scratch me, but I need to let them see my face cause that's what makes them smile. I did settle down a bit, except once in the special area we go. We're all in the same large room and there was a guy there playing the organ. Grandma went to one area with Chloe and me and mom in another. Well, I didn't like the fact that Chloe and I weren't together so I pulled from mom to be with Chloe and I pulled right out of my collar! Mom grabbed me right away, and needless to say she was NOT happy. She didn't yell at me, but I could tell by her face. Then I tried to play the organ and almost knocked it over... bad again. I was happy to get out of that area cause I kept messing up in there. Maybe it's cause it was so loud? All I know is that mom was unhappy with both of us and said if we don't start behaving we won't visit anymore. That would make me sad cause I do like doing that.

I think we're going to the mountains this weekend, but I'm not sure. If we do, I'll tell you all about it. Until then... have a great weekend all!!

Search and Rescue

This past weekend was a pretty good weekend. Friday mom and Chloe went to Manor Care for a visit, but I stayed home with dad. It was Chloe's turn so I couldn't complain.

Saturday mom did some spring cleaning in the morning, but in the afternoon she took us to the barn with her. She rode Sophie in the arena and on the trail and we got to go both places with her. We went through some really tall grass, way over my head, that I had to walk on my hind legs from time to time to find mom. She thought that was cute:) After we were done at the barn, we went to Home Depot with mom then back home where mom finished cleaning the upstairs.

Sunday was my search and rescue training. I did pretty good on the first search. I found my subject pretty quick and did better on my recall/refind. However, my second search I didn't do well at all. It immediately followed the first one, but I wouldn't range away from mom and my recall/refind wasn't there at all. Don't ask what happened cause I couldn't tell you. I had a pretty long break after those two before my next one. I did pretty good in finding my subject, but when I saw him, he was standing and that kind of got my hair up. I barked at him a few times then when mom said it was okay, I finally went in. I still wasn't too sure of him, but I did my job and mom was proud of me. Mom, Tiff and Erin also worked with me on my crate issue. I don't like when people come to my crate and especially if they try to pet me or open my crate. I growl, roll my lip and sometimes snap at people. Mom said we have to nip that in the bud cause that is not good behavior. So now whenever someone comes to talk to me, mom makes sure they give me a treat so I don't feel threatened. I'm not sure if I'll by that or not, but I'll give it a whirl.

I was really tired from my long day so when we got home, just slept. Yesterday mom had a migraine so I slept with her all day and was all the more happier for it. The good news is that my UTI is getting better and mom didn't make me wear a diaper for two days now and I'm happy about that. Let's keep our paws crossed that the increase in my Proin helps with my potty problem.

Well, that's about all for now. I'm not sure what's on the agenda for this week, but rest assure that if anything exciting happens, I'll tell you all about it. I hope everyone had a good weekend:)

I have a UTI:(

So you all know I have a pee problem, well it has been worse the past few days and mom noticed when she was cleaning me up the other night that my vulva was swollen. Being a good mom, she took me to the vet last night. Dad went along too. Just as mom and dad thought, I have a UTI. The doctor was really nice, even though I wouldn't let him look at my privates (hey, a girl has her right you know) and then I tried to bite him. It wasn't entirely my fault. He was feeling around my bladder and it was sore so I reached around to let him know it hurt. The nice assistant held my head though so I didn't get him. I did get an x-ray to be sure I didn't have any stones like dad gets and all was clear. I just have to take an antibiotic once a day to help make it go away. Plus we upped my Proin to two tablets a day. Hopefully it helps with my regular accidents that I have. If not, the dr. said I might have to get hormones and they're hard to get and expensive. Poor mom, I'm going to put her in the poor house!

Okay, sounds like I get to do some fun stuff this weekend. Tonight Chloe gets to go to Manor Care. It is her turn so I'm not too upset. Tomorrow mom said she's going riding, but not sure if I'm going along. Not because she doesn't want to take me or that I'm bad, but since I'm spending all day Sunday with mom doing search and rescue, she thinks it's only fair that Chloe gets to do something with just her other than going to Manor. I guess I can understand that, but doesn't mean I like it. She did promise though that she would take us both for a walk on a nature trail somewhere and play ball with us in the park since it's suppose to be a beautiful day!

I'll be sure to tell you all about my weekend on Monday. If you're getting some of this nice weather, I hope you get out and enjoy it. Spring is almost here! And don't forget to turn those clocks ahead Saturday night so you're not late for something on Sunday!!

No snow:(

Well, the big snow storm in our area is a big bust! We barely have a dusting on the ground. That really stinks cause I really wanted to play in the snow:( I hope my pals that are getting the snow are having fun playing in it!

Congrats to sissy Chloe, she's Dogster's Diary Pick today. Way to go sis!

Dad's friend Steve came last night. He is a really nice guy and he likes dogs too. He was kind of quiet, but I guess that's cause he's sad that his dad passed away. I never had to experience anything like that so far in my life, but I can only imagine how he must feel. I know I would be very upset if I lost my mommy or daddy. I was being good last night (for the most part) so as not to upset anyone.

Brett and Chelsea stopped by to see Steve and they brought Nala with them. I didn't want to play with her this time and I was even mean to her. Whenever she came to me, I would curl my lip ans growl. Mom was NOT happy about that at all. I got in trouble a lot of times and when I did it for like the hundredth time, mom put the muzzle on me. She said I was being mean and that little Nala wasn't hurting me. After about 15 minutes of wearing the muzzle, mom took it off and I did better, but still didn't want to play with her. We did all go upstairs and Chloe and Nala were having a blast. I played with Chloe and tried to get her away from Nala, but no go. Chloe was having too much fun finally being the top dog! I did play a little with Nala when we all went outside. I guess that's cause I could get away from her if I wanted to.

Mom told us last night that we can't go swimming this weekend. Apparently someething was messed up on the calendar and the lady told mom we couldn't come. I don't by it cause I know how they work down there. If you're not in with the "click" you get shafted. Sorry, we may be Dogsters, but we're not "clicksters" cause they aren't nice. So looks like no swimmy for us. Mom said we'll do something fun though instead.

Well, that about catches you up. I doubt anything exciting will happen, but if it does, I'll be sure to let you know.

I'm going to a kennel?

Yep, you saw my title correctly, looks like I'll be staying in a kennel. We went there Saturday to see how I'd like it. I played with a black lab and a guy threw frisbee with us. We played for about 10 minutes then mom put us back in the car (Chloe went along). I didn't get to see the kennel, but I think I'll be going there when mom and dad go away for Alison's wedding. All the family will be at the wedding and our friends that usually help let us out will be away too so I have no choice. I don't think it will be too bad though. Only problem is no TV:(

Sunday morning we went to the barn with mom cause she had horse duty. It was the first time we've been there since the fire last year. The barn is really nice! Chloe and I played while mom did her chores. I did explore to see everything. This barn even has an upstairs to it which of course I had to check out. Other than that, we didn't do anything the rest of the day.

Monday dad took me to the vet for my Bordotella shot. It's not really a shot, just something they shoot up my nose... YUCK! Chloe went along for the ride and so did Poppy Waple. Poppy Waple said he'll keep me the end of the month when mom and dad have to go with Ali to the wedding location to pick out a bunch of stuff for the wedding. I think I'm staying with Poppy and Nanny Waple, but not sure yet.

Today dad's friend from California is coming to visit. He's actually coming for his dad's funeral and staying with us. His name is Steve and I never met him. Mom said I need to be on my best behavior.

We also have snow on its way and I can't wait! I love the snow! I just hope it's not too cold so mom will play with us and throw snowballs for us to catch:)

Mom said that we'll go swimming this weekend and I also have search training on Sunday. I'll be sure to tell you all about my weekend.

Well, I guess that's all for now. Be careful if you're getting the snow tomorrow!!

Daddy's mad at me:(

First I will tell you that I have nice clean snags! Mom even said my breath smells better:)

But now the bad news... daddy is mad at me. I keep having pee accidents and daddy said they seem to be worse instead of better and he says I'm just too lazy to let them know I want out. That is not true at all!! In fact, I bug mom all the time to let me out I don't know what more to do than that. I have to wear a diaper all the time now and that is VERY depressing. Plus, it rained really hard last night and one time when I came in from going potty, I ran through the mud first then brought all of that in the house. Daddy said he resents me:'( That mad me very, very sad. Mom told me he didn't mean it, he's just a little upset with all my accidents. I don't mean to do things that make daddy mad, honest! I'm even trying to do good by catching a mouse that I keep hearing in the closet. I sit there every night and wait for it to come out. It hasn't yet, but when I does, I'm gonna get it and show daddy that I'm a good dog!

A tough search

We went to the mountains this past weekend. It started off pretty boring... Friday we just hung while dad went ridge running, BTW he passed his test! Mom recorded "Too Cute" for me so we watched that. Saturday was a dreary day and I had no problem being outside, but mom and Chloe didn't want to so I didn't get to play much. Sunday was the best day. We went for a Kubota ride and then I did some search training. It was pretty windy so the scent was all over the place. When I first started, Chloe thought I was playing and kept bugging me, but I just ignored her cause I know I had a job to do. She was good after that and just hung with mom. The first scenerio took me a long time. I started out good, but then lost the scent. Mom made dad do a call-out to me and I did eventually find him, but I was getting a little frustrated. The next search was smaller and I found dad pretty quick. That's what you call a "motivational" cause it's short and guaranteed that I'll find my subject. After that, Chloe and I got to play in the field and boy did we ever! We chased each other until we coulnd't go anymore. Yes, we did get muddy so we had to get showered off. Me especially cause during my second search I ended up in the swamp in the pit and I was all yucky! Mom and dad went to friends to watch the race so we didn't head home until around 5pm. I slept the whole way cause I was tired. I also slept after we got home too, but now my batteries are all charged up!

Today mom took all of us to the vet to get our teeth cleaned. Gizmo cried the entire way down cause she wasn't allowed to get a kitty downer. Chloe was freaking out and laid on the floor in the backseat. Me, I just chilled on the back seat. I'm use to the vet and at least this time I'm not getting stuck with needles. I can handle getting my teeth scraped. Dad will pick us all up when we're done so at least we don't have to stay there all day.

I don't think I have anything else going on this week. Maybe some trips to the barn cause mom had morning barn duty for a week, but other than that, nothing. I'll be sure to let you know if I do though. Well, I'm gonna go for now. Have a good one!

A special birthday visit

Last night mom and I went to Manor Care for a visit, but this was a very special visit. It is our friend Joe's 91st birthday today so mom and I took him balloons and a cool pix of me and Chloe for him last night. I carried the balloons (mom tied them to my collar) and mom carried the pix and Joe loved them both:) He was very happy to see us and was touched that we remembered. We visited him longer than usual since it was a special occassion. He looks good for 91 and I wish I could live that long. Since Joe was our first stop, we had many more to visit, although a lot of people did get to go home so we didnt' have as many as normal. And I am sad to say that our friend Paul passed away earlier in the week. He was such a nice sweet man that always enjoyed us visiting and always thanked us each and every time. We'll miss you Paul:(

Looks like more crappy weather is on the way today (of course, we're heading to the cabin). I'm hoping it soon gets nice so I can do more search and rescue training. With this bad weather, I haven't been able to get out since last training session and that stinks. But I'm sure spring will get here sooner or later.

Well, that's about all for now. I'll be sure to fill you in on any adventures at the cabin, although I really don't expect much with the pending weather. Be careful out there if you're hit by the weather and bark at you all later.

Mom got bit!

Last night mom groomed us. Let me tell you, it was the most thorough grooming mom gave us since I was born. She brushed me for about furever! Between me and Chloe we could have made another dog from our fur. Mom said she wasn't getting out all of our undercoat before so she was doing it now. It did feel better to have all that dead hair off me that's for sure! She even did my paws in half the time cause she used the clippers. She said she learned that from a video she watched. She also let my hair longer in the butt cause that's how they showed in that video. We'll see how that works with me wearing diapers sometime. Anyway, I was all done and mom was working on Chloe. She was using some new thinning shears (that's what she called them) on Chloe when next thing I know she was bleeding. Those dag gone shears bit my mom! She was bleeding pretty good and it took a while for the bleeding to stop, but it did. Dad helped patch her up, but Chloe's grooming was done for the night. Mom did say she was going to brush us both again tonight, but it shouldn't take near as long. She said she'll brush us at least twice a week so it should never be that bad again. I honestly didn't mind much, but shorter grooming is always better:)