Cousin Camp

Well I must be getting better because they let me have friends sleep over. Well, maybe Kacie is not really a friend because she is family. She's my cousin from another city. As you can see from this first picture Kacie still has to wear a leash around our yard. She isn't quite as relaxed yet with all the people that walk by.

It is fun to have Kacie over but she sure is noisy. The Boss can get her to be quiet but when the Treat Lady says it's time to go in the woods you would think someone stepped on a cat. Kacie loves the woods because she doesn't have to wear a leash there. She gets to run free like we do because she always stays close to the rest of us.

At the end of a walk in the woods we are all on our best behavior. We make the Treat Lady look like the Dog Whisperer as she trots us home. All that being good is tiring though. I don't really mind sharing my bed with Kacie after a good run in the woods. I think the only one who is bothered by it is silly Cassidy. She is one rung lower in the pecking order with Kacie here. Boo hoo Cassidy. It's tough to be the runt. I still run things though unless the Treat Lady or the Boss or the Girl or the Boy are here.

The weather is getting better and the Girl is home again. She is always spoiling Cassidy by letting her on the sofa. Kacie learned quick that Cassidy is the only one allowed on the sofa. Boo hoo Kacie. (I'd make a laughing, smiley face here if I knew how to do that)

The Girl helped the Boss open the pool so now I can go swimming. I miss the Therapy Girl but nothing beats chewing on an old tennis ball soaking in the pool.

Kacie is afraid of the pool so far.

Ok, here is a gratuitous picture of the Treat Lady's tree peonies. We're not supposed to pee on these if you know what I mean. (Another laughing, smiley face here)

We are all helping the folks move mulch. All three of us like to see the weeds close up as the Treat Lady pulls them out. Sometimes we help move the mulch too by picking up big pieces and running around with them. Here we are after the Boss told us we could take a break from being such a big help.

Kacie doesn't have to wear a leash all the time now. She is getting much better.

Well, time to go see what we have for treats and go to bed.

Dreaming Again!

Some times when I am cooped up all day I dream about fun things I've done . . . . . . .

Made it through a long week

The weeks are really long when either the Boss or the Treat Lady are gone. This week the Boss was gone and we were cooped up during the days. The Treat Lady always takes us for good walks though.

At the beginning of the week I went in for my second therapy session on my right leg. I remember where to go and even found my way through the vet's office to the tank in the basement. I led the way with the Therapy girl and the Boss trailing. This time I went for twice as long as my first session and got to use the jacuzzi jets at the end. Those are really cool. I just sit down in the warm water and let them loosen up all that tension from having to deal with Cassidy.

You can kind of see the bubbles in this picture.
I didn't make em!

The Therapy girl said that most of the other dogs that had leg surgery like mine and at the same time are doing ok. Some of them had two surgeries like me too. They aren't doing as good. They still don't use their leg the way they are supposed to. I can. I do it right. She told me again that I'm number one! Very cool.

She also told me that I am handsome and that I look skinny. Wow, a perfect visit. I am looking forward to Tuesday!

Today I spent most of the day outside chewing on pine cones and sticks. I chased Cassidy a little until the Treat Lady yelled at me. Then I had to lie down for a while. I got bored with that so I went over and sat on Cassidy's head. I like messing with her. She just makes groaning noises and moves over.

After I tried to make Cassidy chase me some more the Boss made me go inside. Cassidy got to stay out there. Lucky dog. Now I'm really tired from all the fresh air. I better take another nap.