Pooch Party

It's been a while since I updated, again.  I can't really remember everything we've done in the last week, but I have a lot of pictures, so here are some to start with.

Zoe

Dhali

"Freedom!"

Tibby

Keeping cool in the car with an umbrella. 

Dhali's First Hike Video

Video from last Sunday's hike - Dhali's first ever!

Where's Dhali?

Can you see him?

This was pretty neat. Zoe climbed a tree and she also did a 'downward dog' (LOL!) in the tree, but my camera was too slow to capture it.

Dhali's First Hike - Part 2

First Water Stop and enjoying the shade.

Dhali's First Hike - Part One

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This was Dhali's first hike! There are a TON of pictures, but I'm dividing it up into a few posts. Also, Blogger hates me again and is making it very difficult to post anything. Sorry if this looks weird! >

It was so beautiful yesterday - low humidity and cool, perfect weather. We HAD to go for a hike. Tibby hasn't been on a hike in such a long time - I felt bad about her getting Lyme's and the weather has been SO AWFUL for forever. Sweating buckets and ticks every where make me not want to go hiking - not sure why?! >

So I called Zoe's Mom up and we got the original hiking team back together! Tibby was SO excited. When she was me getting her harness and long line she was all focused on going with me no matter what. Dhali was like, "What are you so excited for?" :)>

So I planned on carrying Dhali for most of the time, but he was not having that at all. We took lots of rest breaks in the shade. A hike that normally takes us 40 mins. took 1 hour and 30, so we were walking very slowly. >

When we got home the pups both had baths - Dhali's first bath here and then after a short nap I took Dhali over to Zoe's Mom's house for a bonfire. I found 3 ticks on Tibby, zero on Dhali and one on the towel after they had both had a bath. None of the ticks on Tibby were attached, so that's great! >

Dhali was pretty good in the bath. He didn't scream, which I thought he might try to do (Tibby did for her first couple baths). He looked so sad and he tried really hard to escape, but by the end he was just standing on my feet (I stand in the bath with them, easier on my back!) looking like a wet squirrel. >

He had fun at the bonfire and got to meet a bunch of new people, a young (10 months?) yorkie, an old bichon and a kitten. Dhali thought the Yorkie was TOO crazy. Yeah, too crazy....I would have to agree. The kitten looked more like his speed, but the Yorkie was so over the top that he didn't get to play with any of them. He did get to sleep in his crate outside next to my chair (by the fire).....and then we forgot about him and he slept by himself (in his crate) when we went up on the deck! Sorry baby! He also went potty with out a problem in the yard again. Speaking of potty....Tibby had a very bad night. I gave her a raw meaty bone yesterday afternoon and it must have been too rich for her, because she had diarrehea ALL night long. And she didn't make it outside every time, so I was doing a lot of cleaning in the middle of the night. Poor little girl :( She feels fine now, though. Just made for a really long night.>

Prepare for VERY happy hiking dog faces! >

Busy Day, Tired Pup

Dhali is very tired tonight.  This evening we went over to my parent's house - both TTs + me.  Dhali took a nap in his crate while we ate dinner.  Man, I love a crate trained dog!  It's amazing!  Then we (my Mom, me and Dhali) went to visit Zoe's Mom, Zoe and a few other family members.  Dhali explored a new house/people/backyard.  Zoe LOVED Dhali.  They played and played and played, until they were both laying on the grass totally exhausted.  :)  Zoe is just slightly larger than Dhali, so the perfect size (for now).  He's growing so fast :(  I wish he could stay this size forever!

He pottied in their yard without a problem.  Still hasn't had an accident yet!

After Dhali was completely tired out we stopped at my Grandma's house and she got to meet Dhali for the first time.  He was tired and very well behaved ;)

Then we went back to my parent's house and Tibby was SO HAPPY to see us LOL! 

I'm trying very hard to make sure they get to go to places separately.  I think that it's important.

Right now we are having a big thunderstorm.  I finally remembered to get Tibby's thundershirt out for her.  She calmed down after I put it on her.  She even offered some behaviors to get a piece of my banana.  Then she went to bed.  funny girl.  I wonder if she would like to wear the Thundershirt all the time?  Or would that ruin it's effect?

Never Leave Again

I was away from home for a few days and I had a pet sitter (Zoe's Mom) stay in my house and watch the dogs, and cat and bunnies...

The report I got back was: Ellie was easy, Bunnies were easy, Catty was easy.....and Tibby was VERY HIGH maintenance!!!

The first night Tibby slept with Zoe's Mom and was a good girl.  Things went down hill from there.   Zoe's Mom only got one hour of sleep last night and only a few hours the night before. 

Zoe's Mom was pretty offended that Tibby (and even Catty) didn't want her.  They kept looking for me.  She said, "Do you know what it feels like when an animal is disappointed to see you?!?"

Uh, sorry?

I got a BIG welcome home from Tibby.  When I walked in the house, she was just happy to see me - as if I was just anyone off the street, but when she realized it was MOMMY!!! she was crazy happy to see me.  :D  I think she will be attached to me (literally laying on me) for a while. 

Don't worry flufferbum, I missed you too!  I'm not going anywhere for a long time.

Fighting With Friends

Ruff and tumble play = ruff and tumble hair cut. 

Ellie went all border collie stalky on Zoe here.

"Look at my feet!"  How to judge fun - amount of dirt on dog's legs. 

Ready....Set....

GO!!

Zoe, "Tiny legs don't fail me now!"

Tibby, "Run shorty!  Run!"

Someone adopt this awesome dog!  She's great!  Very sweet, very smart - loves to be with people! 

Minnesota Border Collie Rescue