April 13th 2007 5:06 pm
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Reading over those diary entries from two winters ago sure was a blast from the past. I do miss my tiny little puppy, but I am quite happy with my big galump of a pup as well.
Tumalo tips the scales at a scrappy 56 pounds and looks to be half pointer. Leggy, thin, footy and nosey. A bird dog through and through. She completed a puppy kindegarten class and a puppy agility class last year and is really a very well behave dog. She is exceptionally mild mannered and at times straight up wimpy.
Yes, I said it, my bold little puppy grew into a wimpy dog. She is afraid of loud noises, men in hats, new buildings and unknown inanimate objects. A month or two ago she got hit by a car and escaped with much more serious psychological damage than physical. Some road rash and bruises plus 10 times more fear and anxiety. She is now deathly afraid of traffic noise and other loud noises. We're starting a new obedience class soon and hopefully that will help her get a handle on her fears. I'm afraid my dreams of being a therapy dog team are slipping away with every cringe.
On a brighter note, she has turned into a world class retriever. Her favorite thing in the world is to chase tennis balls, sticks or rocks and bring them back to you. Not just in your general direction, but to your feet. And I say your and not mine because at dog parks thats what she does.. bring them to your feet and ignore me. Humph.
We don't live with Lucky any more but she still spends lots of quality time with her big sister. She is about an inch taller than Lucky but still spends most of her time there chewing on Lucky's ears. They are awful cute :)
Enjoy your puppies while you still can, they don't stay little for long!