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Smucker's Diary

First Swin - Sunday, May 7th

I went to the dogpark with my mom and her friend Erica. I started chasing around another Golden who led me into the nasty pond at the dogpark. It may be a nasty pond but I didn't realize how great the water is. I know my mom was calling for me but once I got in the water I just couldn't get enough. I started splashing around and having a great time. Someone threw a stick and so like a good retriever I tried to fetch it but all of a sudden I couldn't touch anymore and I had to doggie paddle back to shore. I don't think my mom realized I knew how to doggie paddle because she looked a little scared when I tried to fetch the stick in deep water. I got hosed down when I got home from the park and the water was freezing - but it was totally worth it because swimming is awesome!

No more crate! - Saturday, April 29th

I must have showed my parents that they can trust me because I no longer have to go in my crate when they are not home. They even took the crate out of the house for good! I love being able to sit in front of the TV and watch Animal Planet while they are at work. I mostly sleep while they are gone but I do play with my toys off and on throughout the day too. Freedom is great - I am loving it!! Thanks mom and dad for trusting me!

First trip to the UP - Friday, March 17th

This weekend I went to the UP for the first time. It was so fun! There were two other dogs there - both of them black labs. We ran around in the deepest snow I have ever seen. I even got to ride up with Jade on the way there. We played in the car for 6 hours straight! I like Jade but she always leaves me with a wet neck. Tracker is fun too! Everytime I leave Tracker I get sad because she is a good friend.