Gillis enjoys the falling leaves.
What a tough life Gillis leads!
Ranger, Rosa, Topper and Harley really want to come out to play.
Poor Topper--does this scar give him the sexy look?
What beautiful colors--and it isn't even the peak of the season.
What a beautiful time of year. The colors here in NH are exquisite! The "boys", Harley and Topper, are enjoying the cooler weather. They love chasing the leaves around the yard. It's like a wonderful game made just for them. Rosa joins in frequently, while Ranger just does the "eye roll"! Poor Topper, he is now sporting a "scar" on his nose, as he stuck it where it wasn't welcomed. He did learn tho, that you don't put your nose into a crate when an older dog has a meaty bone. We are hoping it heals without the "bald look"!
Both Harley and Topper are enjoying their puppy classes. They both sit and we are working on stay. They both go "down", although the stay part is iffy - they both just roll onto their backs and grin! Walking on a lead is coming along, and they seem to get it, but I don't think they like it! They are spoiled (of course), but are happy to try...that's all I ask of them. Time, consistency and repetition will do the trick..they are smart and I know that they will be happy, trained, well socialized little 4 footed members of the family. (I hope you noticed I didn't say well trained, nor did I mention a time frame--lol).
Got a nice note from Laurie (in Maine -she and Nelson have "Dawn" who is now Marley)
She writes: Nelson and I got married Oct. 3. Now that life is calming back down a little, I should be able to update you more often on Marley! We've been going to puppy Star classes, week 4 tonight. Marley can pretty reliably sit (well the smart girl learned that the first day!), down, and up. She'll walk nicely without the leash but we're still working with it on. We've been hiking, meets lots of people--lots coming and going this past weekend!, found a GREAT pet sitter for midday visits when we both work, go to puppy play group occasionally--although there is a 25lb weight limit that I think she'll outgrow soon!, visited the vet a couple times for shots (she's a star there too "soo soft" "she's so sweet"), walked around Portland a few times, including on a Saturday to see lots of various people just coming and going, been to work at some of the assisted living places I work at (she's makes her greetings then lays nicely at my feet and naps), and just trying to incorporate new things for our happy puppy. Marley is well liked by all!--and once someone says her name is happy to flop for a belly rub!
We also received a note from Yvonne, who has Gillis (another Maine pup. She wrote:
Hello Ladies--I thought you'd like some new Gillis pictures. He has been going to obedience class, but is not impressed. He loves seeing the other dogs and would rather romp with them than heel. In fact, when he thinks he's had enough "obedience" he just lies down on the floor and won't get up or move--passive aggressive. The instructor says he is strong-willed, but we knew that before going there! Otherwise he is happy and healthy. He loves going in the car, thank goodness, and loves chasing leaves and eating apples off the lawn. It's hard to keep him away from the mushrooms that spring up in our woods this time of year. Since I don't know what they are and whether or not they are poisonous, I don't let him eat them. I have to do mushroom patrol each day otherwise he gets mad at me when I beat him to them and destroy his chances of eating them. He loves to play and has to be near one of us, usually me. He and Charles were playing the other day and Gillis had gotten hold of a towel. Charles tried to get it away from him and, of course, he started pulling and "growling" so Charles did the same and showed him his teeth. Gillis dropped the towel. Charles thought that was great! Maybe a new way of disciplining? Ha!
It's so good to hear how the "children" are doing, but I do know that it is hard to find the time these days to write, let alone get a few pictures together. Our congratulations to Laurie and Nelson, Marley is a lucky pup!
I'll post more pictures as I receive them.
Pam
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