my 5th birthday

So Saturday was my 5th birthday. My pawrents completely forgot! Seems they were busy belatedly celebrating Mum's 2 legged son's 30th birthday.

I really didn't care too much that they forgot - I know it will be made up to me and I'll get MORE than usual because they feel guilty! BOL!

I'm thinking steak.......yup, STEAK is what will make me feel better. steak.....steak.....steak.....steak....

worrying is very tiring!

My fursis, Addison, ran the electric fence yesterday morning. There have been wild turkeys in the area that have been making her crazy!

She was gone for 7 1/2 hours! I was out on the deck most of that time looking for her. She came back a few times and I would alert everybody that I saw her, but then she would take off in another direction.

It was a very long day and I was exhausted by the time she finally came home in the afternoon. She's pretty exhausted, too. She hasn't moved much from the couch (after Dad bathed her 4 times!) When she does move, it's very S-L-O-W!

I slept most of the afternoon and evening. I'm back to my normal self today. Nothing to worry about today - just a day to be happy-go-lucky me!

my punkin head

I have a boo boo on my noggin. The pawrents aren't sure what happened and I haven't told them yet. Sometimes it's best to keep them guessing! BOL

The boo boo is above my left eye and it's tender. Dad thinks that Addison or Bo Cephus might have nipped me when I was tormenting them. I have no idea what they are talking about.

I'm just going to keep my mouth shut about it and play it up for now. I have found that to benefit ME!

Pawsome day

I hope everypup had a great holiday! We at the Blaner House had a nice time.

I had a wonderful day on the 24th. A couple of Dad's friends came over for the day and one brought their 3 month old puppy! OH how I love me some puppy playing!

The pawrents were concerned at how I would play with the puppy, but no need to worry about me. I was a complete gentleman. I let her play bitey face and I didn't bite her back. I did roll her a few times, but she loved it. We ran ALL over the house!

Mum wants to know if the puppy can come back at least once a week to play with me. I was one poopered pup and was very calm and laid back the whole next day after she was here. BOL

Wishing all my pals a warm and belly-filled New Year!

Bodhi

counter surfing

Boy, is my fursis Addison ever bad!
Mum packed 4 sandwiches this morning
for lunches and then went
upstairs to get ready for work.

When Mum came back down stairs, there was
Addison eating what was left of 2
of the sandwiches! What a skunk bucket!
She didn't even share with any of us!

Doesn't she know that Santa Paws is coming
to visit us very soon? What is she thinking!
Actually, she probably doesn't care. She's
like that. Me on the other hand has been
a perfect angel. (Are you reading this
Santa Paws???)

Bodhi - looking angelic with puppy dog eyes

human cousin phillip

Dad's cousin Phillip came and stayed with us the past 2 nights. We 4-footed LOVE Phillip. He gets on the floor and plays with us and lets us crawl all over him.

Best of all, I got to sleep with him the past 2 nights. I'm a great cuddler!

All good things have to come to an end - Phillip left and went back home today. The whole pack let him know that he's welcome to come and stay/play with us again ANYTIME!

pecking order

Human bro and his family are visiting. This includes Heinz, their dog. The pawrents weren't too sure how that would go even though we've met a few times before.

Let's just say that Heinz isn't sure of the pecking order here at the Blaner household and he doesn't want to be on the bottom.

SO - Heinz and I are being kept separate. When Levi is in the bedroom and I am out with the rest of the pack, Heinz is upstairs blocked by the baby gate. When Levi and Heinz are out with the rest of the pack, I am upstairs blocked by the baby gate.

I guess it's just as well as I'm suppose to be staying calm.

*SIGH*

2nd therapy session

Last night was my 2nd therapy session. Dad asked about the use of the laser. Sheri said it is to help loosen up the muscles for my workout.

Just from 1 week of work, I have 15% more mobility in my leg! The therapist was very impressed.

I did more sessions in the water tub (and didn't poop this time!) BOL

We have more exercises to do at home. They sent home 2 orange cones with us and a bar that looks like a VERY low limbo setup. I have to walk over the bar one leg at a time rather than hopping with my back legs like I've been doing.

Last thing - the weekend should be interesting trying to keep me calm. Human bro and his family are coming for the weekend with their dog Heinz! I'm pumped for lots of running, romping and playing! The parents - not so much.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend, pals!

Bodhi - doing 15% better than last week

break in the fence

There is a break in our electric fence. Dad hasn't found where it is yet. He has been going outside with us and watching us closely so we don't take off on a tour of the area.

Well, last night Addison realized that the fence wasn't working. No mater how much Dad called to her, she just kept running. She was gone about 2 hours. Dad was out looking for her and she didn't go too far from the house because Dad saw her twice in that 2 hours.

Addy drug her sorry butt home after it was dark outside. Dad thinks she ran through every mud puddle possible in that 2 hours. She was dripping in mud!

He immediately took her in for a shower. Of course she "shook" just before getting into the shower. Mum isn't a happy camper. We're getting company on Friday for the weekend and she had just clean the bathroom - wiping down the walls and all to get ready for the company.

Mum didn't check out the bathroom till just before bed time. There was mud splattered EVERYWHERE! Even the toilet paper had mud splattered on it.

Mum didn't say anything - she just calmly (????!!??) walked out of the bathroom and went to bed. Darn - I was ready for the fireworks! Guess she figures she can't get too worked up when you have 5 messy dogs in the house.

Hey - I resemble that remark! BOL

my first physical therapy session

Tonight was my first PT session. I met Sheri - she is the person that will be working with me. I liked her right away and kissed her to tell her that.

I got a nice massage and Dad was taught the exercises I need to do at home 3 times a day - 6 reps. There was also some clicking wand that was used on me. Sheri showed it to me first, so I didn't mind it. I laid on the pillow bed while she used it on me (Mum sez it was a laser).

Sheri led me up a ramp with Dad's help (I wasn't too sure of this thing.) The door was closed behind me and Sheri and I were in a tank. It quickly began filling with water. I didn't like it....got a bit upset and pooped just a little in the water. Did that stop Sheri, nope. Next thing i knew, the bottom of the tank was moving and I was going backwards.

It took me a little while, but I figured out that I was suppose to walk in the water. Sheri said I was a star student. It usually takes at least 2 visits to get the hang of that contraption.

So, I'm scheduled for next Thursday at the same time. They are thinking about 3 months of this might do the trick. We'll see what happens.

Bodhi - tired from working hard this afternoon