Fireworks went on sale in North Platte yesterday and it sounds as if the town is being bombed. None of our dogs like the noise, but poor little Annie is ultra-sensitive to it. Since Annie came from a puppy mill in the country I'm sure this is her first experience with the noise of fireworks. We started Annie on a mild sedative this morning (vet's suggestion) and hopefully that will make the time to July 4th more tolerable.
Some days are better than others when it comes to Annie's house training. A couple days ago, as Annie started toward the doggy door I thought she had this go-outside-to-potty-thing figured out. Instead, right in front of the door Annie paused, squatted, peed and then out she went!
It was one year ago this week that Corgi Pennie delivered five beautiful puppies at our house. Two weeks earlier she had been turned into the shelter by owners who had been reported for improper care of animals complaints. Pennie was a good mom and the puppies thrived. They had their momma's stubby legs but shorter hair and longer noses. This evening at the Bark Park I got to see one year old Puppy Chipper. He was happy to be at the park and enjoyed running with the other dogs. Looking at Chipper, there's no doubt the father of Pennie's litter was a dachsund. Chipper lives in North Platte with his people Levi and Jenny.
I hear good things about North Platte's second dog park that's opened. There are plans to plant trees and put up gazebos for shade. Our pack hasn't been to the new dog park but we'll plan to visit soon. Dog person Frank said his dogs go to both dog parks and act differently at each. At one, Charlie and Max stroll and sniff and at the other they run around the five acres at break-neck speed. What could be better than being a dog?!
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