A Shopping We Did Go....

Devin and I were feeling kinda bored and thought we'd take to the open road.  

Loaded in, hittin' the road....

Our first stop was PetSmart.
When we walked by the automatic doors, they opened up and scared the bejesus outta me!

We continued onto a patch of grass, I sniffed out the area, did what i had to do then we went back towards the store. Again those darn things caught me off guard and made me jump. Honestly, can people not open doors on their own now??  Call  me old fashion....

Once inside we wandered the aisles a bit.  I checked out some of the goodies.  Nothing really caught my eye.  There was this one pig, but my interest in it was short lived.    Devin inquired about some educational kinda toys for me.  Something for me to use my mind.  They didn't carry any at that location.

wandering the aisles

checking out some more product

Snacks?

More toys?

We moved on to another story.  My favorite store, PetValue!! The people who work there always fuss over me. 

back in the truck - heading to PetValue

 One of the works there suggested instead of buying one of the "games" to just hide my stuffies around the house.  Remove my basket of toys that I have access to, and disperse them here and there, making a game out of finding things.    Devin took that advice and with the money saved from not purchasing the "games", we bought a bag of Pigs Ears and a box of Dehydrated Liver treats.  My stash was running low since Devin's been giving me them here and there while I have my treatment done.


 When we arrived back home Devin gave me a pigs ear.  Who said Greyhounds can't sit???

Gimme gimme gimee

pweassse

How about now??

omg yes!

Enjoying my new treat on my snack towel.

All gone :(*

 It's almost supper time, which means it's also almost time for my foot treatment.

Update later~

PeAcE

I had a greyt day!

I was still on Devin's day shift schedule this morning. After two days of getting up early how was I supposed to know that it was a sleep in day??

I started to stir shortly after 3am.  Devin checked the time, and told me it wasn't time yet. I went back to bed.  I got up and stirred again a little after 4am. Devin gave me the same response.

I tried one last time at 530am.  Devin got up this time and fixed my breakfast for me.   After breakfast I went right back to bed. I slept until about 7am.

At around 7am I did something new.  I stood in the doorway to the bedroom and let out a short quiet little cry.  I was trying to tell Devin I had to go outside.    The last time I did this was when I was "pickled" by the DentaStix's.  Normally I just get up pant or pace to let Devin know I need to go out, Otherwise Devin is the one asking me to go outside.   Another growing moment :)

Last night:

Tuckered out from having my teeth brushed before bed.

Annnnd - out cold

This morning - *post "whine" to go outside*

I woke Devin up so I could munch on some yummy sprouts!

Back in bed after my walk this morning

The Look

I'm so tired - please go away so I can sleep

Sleep with one eye open

So sleepy

Drippy nose

Drip

drop - squinty eyed look

Teef :)

Some people find bugs when they lift rocks -   When Devin lifts a pillow, You find a Milo :D

 After my nap this morning Devin decided to give me a piece of the Bull Pizzle to munch on. It was my way of helping to promote good dental hygiene. My "nest" door was closed on me so I wouldn't run in there with the pizzle.  Should Devin need to remove it from me in a hurry, it was safer i be outside my nest. I'm still a little protective over "good" things when I get them.  Although, Devin did give it to me, let me chomp a few times then asked for it back, slowly removed it from my possession. I didn't make a peep. I the pizzle go without a fight or snarl.   *More Progress*   Devin tried this a few other times, but I kinda body blocked and went to get up to move to another area.  Devin apologized and said it was enough "training" today.

I nomnomnomonom on.

pizzle!

working on cleaning my teeth

 Then Devin showered... I went into the bedroom leaving the pizzle on the ground.  I knew what was coming next, "alone" time.  I moved from my bed to my nest.

whoa is me...

Are you really leaving?

 Devin stepped out to visit with a friend.  A few hours later Devin returned with Erin. I was packed up into the truck and off we went to the dog park. We were to meet Melissa and the Twins for a play date.

When we arrived there were a few other dogs. 
Orson - pug/poodle something
Chewblacka - black retriever (unknown) she was adopted too.

I ran around after the ball, sniffed and grazed.  The grass was a bit on the long side, I WAS IN SPROUT HEAVEN!

I won!   Running with a ball in my mouth - ladies trying to keep up

Me and Chewie sniffing the tree

take me out coach! I'm hot (getting ready to go to the beach for a dip)

Spring loaded!  *eye on the prize*

found a quiet cooler spot to lay

What's going on over there?  Too much energy needed to join in

Chewie and the twins running by

Me and Chewie watching the twins

Bella decided she'd lay down with me.  Normally it's Elly who does that.

stole a quick lick of water.  Let's go to the beach already!

Oh yeahhhhh

Devin's finger (corner) and Me in the water - stealing a drink

back in the truck - heading home

Tuckered out.  Home Sweet Home - in my nest.

My foot has been bothering me today. More so than usual :(  The running on the grass at times got to me. Towards the end I had enough and was ready to come home.

Nana's on her way over to hangout with me while Devin runs to town to pick a few things up.

PeAcE


 PS - what started out as "give me 5" has turned into a full out "shake paw" when I'm laying down. :)

So many firsts!   NEVER too old to learn something new!
Time, Patience and Love teaches all.

PeAcE

Did Someone Have An Accident In the House? Devin?

Where do I even start with how my day went today??

Devin arrived home from work, came to say hi to me. After taking one step inside the hallway, instantly assumed I had an accident in the house (haven't had an accident since I was sick last year), another step, then another... It was only after the 3rd step that it became apparent to Devin that either I had a VERY large bladder that emptied (even after Nana had been here for me earlier in the evening) OR something was definitely leaking.  Devin opened the door to the storage room, and there was about 2inches of water sitting on the floor and growing. The carpets were soaked, I came out from the bedroom and took a step on the carpet.  I thought Devin peed on the carpet or something, my feet just squished right down. I was absolutely disgusted and crept off to my "nest".  For the record, the water tank/heater blew sometime last night while Devin was at work. 

Lost amongst some of the items from the storage room.

What's going on??

The landlord came down to take care of the problem.  Devin was in and out of the apartment a lot, this really set me off. I cried up a storm and didn't want to be left alone, nor did I want to be left alone with the landlord.
Devin did put down a KONG with cranberries, but I managed to maneuver it to the point that I had them all gobbled up before Devin put one foot out the door.   My eyes were blood shot (i was stressed), and I was upset. Could this day get any worse for me, i wondered??

You see what was suppose to happen was:
Devin comes home
We go for a walk
We come home
I have breakfast
We go to bed.

It's all about patterns.  NONE of which happened for me today.

I did get a few extra snacks today to try and make up for the chaos that was tossed my way.
I know, some would call me dramatic or a Diva. I like to call myself sensitive to change :)

Anyway, Devin cracked open the chewnola's that Auntie Shelley/Mat/Parker sent up for me.
The chewy got to be about 3 inches short, Devin and Nana watched me like a hawk then decided before I choked on it, it would be in my best interest that it was taken away and disposed of. 

*cue jaws music*

Nana in the background, CHEWNOLA!!!! NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM  

 I had cookie all over face, paws and up my legs.

Devin tried to tempt me with dried liver treats and used the Bull Wrinkle to poke it out of my mouth, at times, but wasn't fast enough to grab it up. Finally the Wrinkle was used to cover over top of it, when Devin went to take it away I did a nose strike with a growl towards Devin's hand, my head was already pressing towards my chewnola.... I was told "I don't think so!" It was removed without injury. I looked frantically for it, i knew it was just right there, how could it disappear so fast?? 
I'm slowly learning.  I must admit though, I don't get the whole, give and take thing.

Together we'll work on this one.

Giving dirty looks, where did my chewnola go??? I know someone took it. which one took it ???

 Devin cleaned my ears today - *random* I was good for my left ear, but when it came time for my right ear (Devin hurt me once before by accident), I've been super protective each time since when Devin goes to clean that right ear of mine; today was no different. I let out a little protest "yelp" but not really, and quickly turtled pulling my head into my chest, and covering both my ears with my paws all curled up.  NO ONE was getting in there. hahaha   Well, or so i thought.  Devin did get in there, but didn't put the drops in. Just on the tissue and cleaned about.   *le sigh*  I was completely disgusted after that experience, jumped off the couch and went to my nest. I proceeded to give dirty looks from a distance.

sticking out my tongue

giving Devin the silent treatment - ignoring you....

The above aside it was an okay day.  Devin has the A/C in now for us. *YAY*  It's suppose to be real hot this week; or so Devin mentioned to me.  I hate the heat.  BRING ON THE SNOW!!

After such a crazy unscheduled/unorganized day, it's time to hit the hay.

PeAcE