Category Archives: Dogs

Eyes

I noticed tonight that Zorro’s (boy brindle, 4 th born) eyes are open Everyone has their puppy names Lilac Ziggy Speedy Zorro Surprise Crawling around and nursing. Lucy is eating a lot and enjoying the attention. Puppy nail trims happened … Continue reading

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Birthdays

Happy 11th birthday to my dear goodie boy Bing. We have learned so much about dogs, teaching classes, learning theory and dog behavior from this boy. I credit him with making us better parents, and introducing us to the delight … Continue reading

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Ultrasound

No pups yet. Ultrasound this morning found all four nice strong heartbeats. Very soon. Very soon. Lucy was very restless last night. Neither of us slept much. Her temperature has dropped to 99.1 and she was visibly shivering earlier. Every … Continue reading

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Anticipation

No puppies yet. They were due yesterday. If they don’t make an appearance overnight we will see Dr. W for a ultrasound in the morning. Lucy is in good spirits, hungry, and affectionate. Uncomfortable yet not showing signs of labor. … Continue reading

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X-ray

Count the puppies.

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Movement

Relaxing and watching a silly movie with Scott tonight. Bing and Kate curled up on the couch by Scott. Me on a foam pad on the floor, Lucy stretched across my lap. One hand resting on the swell of her … Continue reading

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Puppies, soon

Lucy is finally pregnant and due in just a few days. She is oh so very pregnant. We find out Friday how many puppies. I am sad that Kat and Pat are both gone. And grateful that friend Sharon is … Continue reading

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July dog show

We tried out our 1968 Aladdin travel trailer at the Palmer dog show. We were cozy in the damp. Traveller was a very good boy and earned the first 2 of 3 legs towards his Rally Novice title. We were … Continue reading

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He is a goody boy

Elizabeth stayed home sick today. Scott says she crawled into Bing’s kennel and was just hanging out. Bing snuggled in next to her and closed his eyes for a snooze with his baby. He is such a goody boy.

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Errata

I’m not able to herd yet. A fall could reinjure my spleen or liver. So. Scott and EKA went in with the dogs (one at a time) and had some sheep time a couple weekends ago. I miss herding. Elizabeth … Continue reading

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