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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Here we go again!


I knew this day would come.
However I was beginning to believe it might not.
After all, when I would ask Baxter to come sit next to me on the couch he would back away.
Not anymore.
It’s like overnight he has decided the sofa is the only place he wants to spend time.
He is, after all a Gt. Dane known for being able to find the softest spot in the house to rest those giant bones on.
The Little Prince; as we call him.
It’s either that name or Demon Dog.
He does have those moments when he will grab a dog towel – or dish towel and sneak past you to lay down with it.
Or, like last night, when we were beginning to believe he was FINALLY house broken. He walked into the hallway and peed.
I think we just looked at each other in amazement. Not believing what just took place. OMG!
Tonight I am on my own at doggie school. It will be interesting to see how he behaves with just one mommy.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Playtime with Chester

This is a little different.
Here Chester the 8-year old Airedale spends 'quality time' with youngster Baxter.
Note how Chester does very little work and helps to tire out Baxter.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Five months?


Has it only really been five months since he was born?
Some days it seems like five years!
But then I look at his face and of course melt.
He is, for sure, a lot of work.
Three meals a day.
The food has to be completely moistened which means I constantly have to think ahead and wet it for at least half an hour before he eats. Sometimes, usually lunch, I will wet the food and put it in the fridge for later.
I am not sure this will work in the winter when it is cold outside. It might come right back up.
We are starting Phase 2 of Baxter's training in Hamden at Paws N Effect training. We are in the Family basics class.
Very cool class that will incorporate the Clicker training we have already taken.