Inner Guard/Alert Dog and Alone Time (without KONGS)

I've slacked on my entries, I've decided to kinda wait until I have something of more substance to say, or photos to share. 

Devin was laid up for a couple of days, again, that always suits me just fine.  I am more than happy to keep with my nap routine. 

Yesterday Nana stopped in, guess what I found? My inner "guard" dog.  Nana's key isn't cut nicely so it takes her a bit to get into the home.  Devin was in the other room, I bolted from my nest with a tail full of wags and let out a few yelp/bark/roo's. It was really a hybrid of all those sounds.  As soon as Nana made her way inside, I went into my nest. Job accomplished.  

Lately I've been full of  "P n' V".  Perhaps it's the cooler weather or perhaps i'm just settling into my new home life.   Either way, Devin has been getting a real charge outta me. 

Here are a few photos taken over the past few days:

From my pickling session at Nana's

Nana came over to let me out on Friday-  I left an arts and crafts on the floor.

Nana gave me a few liver snacks before heading outside:

Back in my nest, waiting for KONG TIME.

 

When Nana comes over, one never knows where I will be located.  Nana was panicked not knowing where I was at.  I was curled up on Devin's bed. I blend well.

When Devin came home from work the other morning I was up on the bed, with my arts and crafts left in the door way :)

That's what friend are for..... *shield you from the flash*

Today Devin cleaned all the bedding and stuff around us from the "sickies" of these past few days.  I had a few spit up moments on my Sponge Bob blankie, that got the wash too!  Devin was in and out of the apartment several times tending to our laundry.  One of the times, Devin asked me if i wanted to come; i just stayed in my nest. Devin took that as a cue to head off to Nana's alone to hang the blankets and bedding out on the line.  I didn't make a peep.  Devin normally waits at the end of the hallway near the doors. I didn't make a sound.

Relaxing day

Almost like a body pillow :)

 

Doing my mantis leg pose

When Devin came home from hanging the laundry out at Nana's, I was found up on the couch Minding my own business. I didn't get into anything nor did I eat Devin's cap that was left on the couch.   I'd like to add here that i WAST NOT given any KONGS before Devin left me. :)

hmmm...

I was deadbeat tired this afternoon...

foot treatment - snoozed through it

Being that I was so tuckered out, Devin decided to go alone to Nana's to get the clothing off the line. I was given the option to come, I didn't make an attempt to move. Off Devin went.  Still NO KONGS and NO CRYING/ Objections.

When Devin came back though and attempted to go out alone to dispose of the garbage, I was right on the coattails.  Devin put my boots on me, and outside we went.  We weren't out there very long, before Devin and I came back in.  The point of the matter was, I didn't want to be alone, and I didn't want Devin to think i was completely okay with someone coming and going so frequently.   I WIN (today).

snuggles with clean bob

This is the life...warm, soft, comfy blankets, and friends surrounding me.

Finally at around 7pm tonight I decided I'd like to go outside.  I came out from my nest and laid on the floor. That was my cue. I'm very subtle with these things, Devin picks up on my cues though.  Devin told me we had to wait for a few minutes, Nana would be here shortly to come on our walk with us.

Fine..I'll wait...

I look like i belong in the British book of smiles here...

 I had a wonderful walk with Nana and Devin. We walked the big loop tonight, I was full steam ahead!

home sweet home

That's it for today!
Tomorrow I go see Dr. Nat for my Chiro appointment. I haven't been there since June *eep*
I think Devin is calling the vet in Ottawa tomorrow to see what we can do.  Dr. Nat says he's great with behavior issues too.  Maybe he can help me solve the issues I have with my Nana.  Shall see.

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Battle of Two Wills - Devin 1 : Milo 0 ~ a loss of privileges ~

I'll start with my morning, like every other morning, breakfast, bed, up for a morning walk, back home, relax, sleep.

Uh, Hello? I'm waiting patiently for us to go for our morning walk.  Are you coming?

So tired, long walk...

Devin closed up my nest on me, I came running out into the living room to see what was going on.  My KONG towel was down, but no KONGS were insight.  Devin gave me my first frozen chicken foot.  I laid down on my towel and went to town on that thing. It didn't take me long to gobble that up.

Oh, what is this??? Don't mind if i dooooo

oh my! this is tasty!

What if i look all sad n' stuff, can i have another??

I went between the couch and the bedroom, then back out on the couch. I curled up in a tight little ball, then all of a sudden jumped off the couch and jogged down the hall.  Devin asked were I was going in such a hurry.

Devin gave it a little bit then came in to check on me.  I was laying at the foot of the bed with the bean bag (heating thingy Devin has been using) between my front feet.  Devin went to take it away from me and that's when it happened....

I snarled my lips back as far as they could go, I guess I had kind of a menacing growl going on. Devin didn't take kindly to that. Another attempt was made to take it away, I went a little loco with the growls and snarls, i made small/short contact on Devin's hand.  At that point "It was on like Donkey Kong".  Devin in a raised voice told me no, and to get off the bed.  I was being protective over my new find. No way was I going to get off the bed.  Devin told me to MOVE OFF NOW - I was resisting though, that bean bag was of high value to me aka a snack; there was no way that was going to be taken away from me.  Devin managed to flip the blankets around the bean bag while I hunched over it trying to protect my find.  I was scooted off the bed down on to my bed. I sat there on my bed, with a slight defiant look in my eye until I was told to lay down, I laid down when i was told to do so. Still not sure what the big deal was all about.  Devin gave me the stare down until I looked away.

Devin's bean bag "heating pad" - I mistook this for a snack. I thought Devin left this in bed for me to nibble on.

small pinch mark, but still, contact was made.  :(  I'm sorry Devin.  The bean bag was high value to me. I thought you were trying to take away my "snack".

Out came the vacuum my "mess" was taken care of.   Devin poked at me while I was on my bed, checking my mouth and just touching me. I think Devin was trying to prove a point; just because it's considered "my space" doesn't mean it's leave me alone area.



We went for a short walk outside for me to stretch my legs and for Devin to brush a few lbs of fur off from me.  I feel great now!

Once back in from our walk I went into the bedroom and looked/thought about getting up on the bed.  Devin quickly told me "no" and told me to lay on my bed.  I turned around walked out of the bedroom and went to lay in my "nest".


Couch and Bed privileges have been revoked until further notice.  I was told that respect is earned, so is privilege, they just aren't given. 


Oh another note, Devin called and got an appointment with the Chiropractor. I go tomorrow at 1200pm.
Anything is worth a try to get my limping under control.  Maybe next we can enlist someone to give me a massage?? haha   Oh the life of a retired athlete.




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