Thank you so much for sending us Emily & Jake’s sling. As promised, here is a picture of Koda giving you kisses. As described in the PM, he especially appreciates it so far when his rear leg is too tired to help him jump into the van after doggie park play-dates. He seems to think it’s very comfortable. This sling will stay in the tripawd community and is building up some very noble karma!
Month: December 2009
Dog Park visit #3
Yesterday Ryan and Ari took me back to the off-leash dog park in NW Portland! There were about 6 other dogs to play with, and I had a great time. I ran just as fast as the other dogs, but I got tired pretty quickly. Once I was tuckered out I came back to them and let them know I was ready to go take a nap. I napped all the way home, and for a long since after! So dog parks are fun 🙂 –but I get really worn out. Next time, maybe they’ll remember to grab some pics!!!
When they went for coffees, the barista thought I was so cute, he came outside to give me a little treat. What can I say–I’m a people pleaser!
Also yesterday, I got a little cut on my bum! I am happy to do tricks for treats, and sometimes I sit a little to exuberantly. Now that I have only one rear leg, sometimes I can plant my butt on the concrete at a funny angle and a little to quickly, and I got a little cut. It’s okay though–Ari first aid-ed it, and no more sitting on concrete for me!
Tricera-Hops!
Ryan’s been taking me on more walks lately. He doesn’t even use the harness, cause he says I walk like a perfect gentlemen with my collar. So when they took me to another dog park yesterday, they didn’t bring the harness. I think they regretted it when we got there b/c I got a little too excited when I smelled all the dogs there! I lost all of my manners! I couldn’t go play in the offleash area on account of being too excited, so we practiced my leash walking in a field instead (it wasn’t so bad, I got some glucosamine treats). Then we went to the Humane Society store and exchanged my first halter for a toy. My first halter required me to step into it with both of my front feet. That’s tough to do when you only have one back leg to balance on! The new halter’s much better, it just snaps shut behind my front legs.
I was so tired by the time we got home. I get tired pretty easy. And, when I’ve slept it off, my back leg’s pretty stiff for awhile when I get up. Ryan and Ari have started lovingly calling me their “Tricera-Hops”!
I make all kinds of noises!
Yesterday I met my other pawrent! Ryan got home from the airport, and I surprised Ari by barking at him! Hey, I didn’t know who this guy was, walking into my apartment. Really I was just saying hi though. I like him a lot–he brought me a dog treat all the way from FL. I forgot he lived here too by the time he got back from errands, so when I heard the front door open when Ari was already here, I barked again. She had to know somebody was in our place!
The cat taught me how to growl at people in the hallway (real quietly). What a good idea that cat had.
I talk to my toys, too. I sound like, “Rawaarrrrrarrrrroooo”. I think it’s a lab thing.
I sure do like meeting new people. Yesterday, I had a couple of people stop me to pet me and ask questions about my missing leg. Can I get around okay? How do I do this, and can I do this? I’ll stand there all day while Ari answers them, as long as somebody’s scratching behind my ears.