Double Digits!

I am 10 months old today! Can you believe it??? I've definitely come a long way since Mom and I first met and I can't wait to see what adventures the next few months will bring us!

A Really LONG Walk

Today we got up nice and early and everyone loaded into the family van. Aunt Wendy was home for a few days and so there was enough people for the dogs (for once). We got out at this park that smelled really good! and had lots of other people in it. The 8 of us hit the trails and walked for a really long time. Eventually we came to a big lake and we all got to go swimming. We were the only dogs there, but we sure put on a show for all the people. I am a natural at this swimming thing, so Irie and I retrieved the bumper like crazy. Josette and Indiana mostly waded, but they did come in far a few times. After we finished we had to walk back, everyone was complaining about how tired they were but I was ready for more! When we finally got home everyone crashed, except for me so I had to play by myself. Good thing I am an awesome player :)

Birthday Time

Mom's birthday was on the 18th, and I got to go out to dinner with her and the family. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but I'm pretty sure that no one would have noticed me if we weren't. I curled up in the corner and slept off my exciting road trip.

The next day Mom did something crazy-she had her wisdom removed! I told her I didn't think it was a good idea, but she insisted. Us pups stayed at home with a frozen Kong while Mom and Grandma went to the doctors. When they came home, Mom couldn't really talk well, apparently human wisdom is kept in the teeth. Weird! The next few days were pretty lazy, but by the weekend we were ready to hit the mall. I was wonderful and Mom seemed to do alright having just lost all her wisdom. I trained her well, I guess.

My First Road Trip!

Mom's alarm went off super early yesterday morning. What's that all about? I thought this was summer vacation??? Then, SHE PUT ME IN MY CRATE!!! Again, this is summer-that should mean no crates, right? Wrong! Before I knew it she was back and guess who was with her?!?! YARA!!! I was so excited and the playing commenced almost immediately. I could tell Mom was getting ready to leave the apartment since she was packing, but I was too busy to ask where we were headed this time.


Later in the afternoon Mom shoved Yara and I in the back of the car and we headed back to Yara's house. I thought we were just dropping her off, but Yara's mom got in the car and we started driving again. Cool, my very first road trip! It was pretty boring seeing as Yara wouldn't play with me, but lucky for me Mom's car has these cool knob things that make great chew toys. Somehow I don't think Mom appreciated that, but it kept me quiet!

When we finally got out, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. There were shepherds everywhere! Big ones, small ones, furry ones, black and tan ones-basically any type of shepherd you can imagine I saw. It was awesome. When we walked in I was treated like a little celebrity. Everyone commented on what a little cutie I am, and I just worked the crowd. It was awesome. Mom dragged me away from my adoring fans to get her room and then we all headed up there in an elevator with quite possibly the most gorgeous dog I have ever met. I was in LOVE!!! When we got to Mom's room Yara and I restarted our wrestling match from the morning. We had a blast playing keep away and at one point we both ended up in my little travel crate. Now that was a sight!


I had some dinner after a while and then we went out to relieve ourselves. After that Mom stuck me in my crate and left. That crate is none too sturdy and is no match for the Fay Beast so when Mom came to check on me during dinner she found me on the other side of the room and upside down. And she wonders why I was barking!!!

The next morning Mom and I headed downstairs for breakfast. The awesome waitress offered me some sausage but Mom shot her down faster than I could have scarfed the link. Moms ruin everything! We loaded up the car and headed out. When I got out of the car this time I was again surrounded by shepherds. We found Yara and her crew and joined in on the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation's Walkathon. I was very well behaved and again somewhat of a celebrity, although there were much more other dogs there today.




After we did our loop we got into the car and headed to the school. I didn't get to go inside, but Mom wasn't gone for long. We went and had lunch where I proceeded to pass out on the floor and take a well-deserved nap. Before I knew it we had to head home to Grandma and Grandpa's. Mom gave me a stuffed Kong to avoid anymore "damage" as she likes to call it and I slept the rest of the trip.

I had a great time meeting all of my new pals this weekend. Mom always says guide dog schools are like colleges, man I wish Fidelco would accept my application. I love me some German Shepherds :)

Another Night with Yara

Mom surprised me with a date with Yara tonight. We started with our usual romp around the apartment and then hit the mall. The people had dinner while Yara and I snuggled under the table (and by snuggled I mean I desperately tried to cuddle with Yara while she desperately tried to get away). Then we walked around some more before heading home for the night. Of course where there is Yara and Fay fun there are cameras:

Long Walk and a Puppy Class

Today, Mom and I went for a long walk in the city. We did this walk once before, but I was much younger and it was much shorter. Now that I am a big girl I can go much farther and explore the city much more. Next time Mom must bring her camera-there are so many good photo ops out there!

When we got home I had my dinner and then it was right back on the road. We had play puppy class which I hadn't gone to in FOREVER! I was most definitely excited, so it took Mom and I a long time to get inside. I, of course, made friends with everyone there but I took a particular liking to a chocolate Lab puppy. He was lots of fun and we played until we collapsed. It was awesome! Mom remembered her camera this time:

Busy Weekend

The roomie's family came to visit this weekend and I got to help show them around up here. First we went to the park where there was a huge festival going on, all dedicated to a flower...I'll never understand humans. It was really busy and hot, but I was such a good girl. I managed to get in a good bit of sniffing, but Mom said I was wonderful otherwise. The first challenge was getting lunch. I stood in line so patiently, even when other dogs lunged at me or people tried to pet me. Mom bought me my very own bottle of water to drink from-I felt so cool!

After lunch we went and saw the flowers and the other vendors. We were there for hours, so I was pretty tired by the end and took a quick nap whenever I got a chance. Mom did manage to get a bunch of nice pictures:









After that we went out to dinner. I passed out under the table and had a hard time waking up. Mom said I looked like a drunk walking out of the restaurant!

On Sunday we met Irie and Grandma for agility. Grandma took me for a walk in the town while Irie went to class. I was pretty good, probably since I was so tired!