It's been a perfect visit at Sister Robin and Brother-in-law Bob's this week. I've missed the Dog Farm but it's fun to be in the Black Hills with Fransons. All four Franson fur children arrived at their home as rescue cats and they have good lives now. There's unlimited food and water, cat toys and a carpeted cat tree to climb. Sister Robin's house is a haven for the cats charging and chasing each other in their multi-level house.
Just a couple days before I left home, Annie introduced herself to the newest dog at the Mayber home. She didn't much like the intruder and growled and puffed her fur before making peace with the reflection in the mirror!
Annie's shown more interest in going to the Bark Park. Every evening Annie runs to the garage to get ready to go, but nervousness sets in and it's five minutes of coaxing and patience to get her to jump in the Jeep. One evening last week, Husband Bob took the dogs to the Bark Park and stopped at the gas station on the way home. Annie jumped out the Jeep window and took off running! Picture this: Husband Bob (in his dress clothes) chasing Annie down one of North Platte's busiest streets. Bob and two Good Samaritans finally trapped Annie under a parked truck. Bob crawled under the truck to capture terrified Annie. Bob said he's never been so afraid as he was for one of our dog's safety as when Annie was running around traffic. Some of our friends wondered if his real fear was facing me!
Enjoy your final days of summer. :)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Dog Farm Update
Between our critters at home and Paws-itive Partners projects, it seems I've been busy the past couple weeks. It's all good though so I'm not complaining.
I returned a call to a lady who needed Paws-itive Partners' help to spay her dog. Lexy came to them through the animal shelter. The new family is sure they adopted the smartest and most talented dog in North Platte. It might be true - it took only 48 hours to train Lexy to ring the bell on the door knob when she needs to go outside!
Sunday evening we were watching a dog show on the National Geographic channel. All our dogs were in the room sleeping, chewing on a toy or sitting on the couch next to Husband Bob. When the dogs on TV barked three heads popped up and became quite attentive. Brandy cocked her head, Maggie's ears went up and Annie turned around to face the screen. It was so cute to watch the dogs watch the dogs on TV.
A couple days ago Maggie was in the backyard when something caught her eye. She dropped to her belly, crouched level to the ground, her fur stood up on her back and her tail fluffed out. She was very focused on the squirrel 20 feet up in the tree. The squirrel was safe from Maggie so it was fun to watch her showing her retriever instinct.
Annie's spending more time out of her corner. She seems more relaxed and wanting to be with the rest of the pack more. Annie and I still haven't mastered house training but we are trying. We replaced the sun room carpet and have ceramic tile now. Husband Bob asked if I thought we would have an all vinyl and tile house eventually. Bless his patient heart!
I returned a call to a lady who needed Paws-itive Partners' help to spay her dog. Lexy came to them through the animal shelter. The new family is sure they adopted the smartest and most talented dog in North Platte. It might be true - it took only 48 hours to train Lexy to ring the bell on the door knob when she needs to go outside!
Sunday evening we were watching a dog show on the National Geographic channel. All our dogs were in the room sleeping, chewing on a toy or sitting on the couch next to Husband Bob. When the dogs on TV barked three heads popped up and became quite attentive. Brandy cocked her head, Maggie's ears went up and Annie turned around to face the screen. It was so cute to watch the dogs watch the dogs on TV.
A couple days ago Maggie was in the backyard when something caught her eye. She dropped to her belly, crouched level to the ground, her fur stood up on her back and her tail fluffed out. She was very focused on the squirrel 20 feet up in the tree. The squirrel was safe from Maggie so it was fun to watch her showing her retriever instinct.
Annie's spending more time out of her corner. She seems more relaxed and wanting to be with the rest of the pack more. Annie and I still haven't mastered house training but we are trying. We replaced the sun room carpet and have ceramic tile now. Husband Bob asked if I thought we would have an all vinyl and tile house eventually. Bless his patient heart!
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