We are enjoying a little break from the heat with lows in the 50's so I decided that it was time to take Bugsy on a hike.
Somewhere different, green, and with water access
I decided to go to Raven Rock State Park and was really pleased with the trails, the day, the people we saw, and the Cape Fear River.
The trail we chose, OK I chose it LOL, was 5 miles and labeled 'moderate'.
We haven't done any trails in well over a year due to his knee so neither of us is tip-top shape but I thought I was in decent shape.
This is leading to this; we were very tired at the end!
I was getting a bit concerned about his legs but I didn't see him limping just tired. No limping last night or today, just tired legs.
Well not so tired, in fact we just had a Bugsy move - we blocked the doggie door that leads from the porch to the free world because a friend was coming by and we didn't want him charging the car to greet them.
So she pulled in the drive, he realized who it was and he leaped over the footstool in front of the doggie door, hit the porch door which swung open, but instead of going out of the opening door he dove through the doggie door as the door was swinging open, so he nearly crashed into the house windows but didn't.
Now one could say is a bull in a china shop and no doubt he is but he is a darn agile bull LOL = INSANE
Monday, September 6, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
chocolate and your dog
Just a quick post to share an informative article on chocolate and dogs. Most dog owners are aware that chocolate can be dangerous for their canine buddies - this is a chart of which types of chocolate are more dangerous
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/pets/chocolate-chart-interactive
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/10/pets/chocolate-chart-interactive
Friday, August 27, 2010
He's a water dog now!
I've been taking Bugsy swimming about 2x a week and he is loving it more and more.
This summer has been crazy hot so it provides a nice way to exercise that isn't too hot.
He still has a strong interest in the ducks and geese but he has decided that it is loads of fun just to chase his Dokken duck.
Bugsy do you want to go swimming?
OK OK let's go then
Are you paying attention?
Come on let's do a proper retrieve
Forget just have a bit of fun Bugsy!
As you can see he really loves to swim now - amazing from a dog that at first we didn't think COULD swim!
This summer has been crazy hot so it provides a nice way to exercise that isn't too hot.
He still has a strong interest in the ducks and geese but he has decided that it is loads of fun just to chase his Dokken duck.
Bugsy do you want to go swimming?
OK OK let's go then
Are you paying attention?
Come on let's do a proper retrieve
Forget just have a bit of fun Bugsy!
As you can see he really loves to swim now - amazing from a dog that at first we didn't think COULD swim!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Dear Bugsy..............
I take you for a walk/bike ride/hike or swim daily.
I have done this since the day (December 11, 2005) we brought you home.
Why do you get so excited each and every day for this walk - as if it is the first one you have ever had and you have been desperate for it?
I promise as long as you are healthy enough to do some exercise we WILL do some!
There is no need to spin and whine.
No need to open the closet door and steal socks.
No need to fly down the stairs and bang the door knob to go out.
No need to spin around me licking me while I put my shoes on.
There is especially no need to lick my sunglasses - this only delays the activity because I have to clean them in order to see.
There is also no need to rush down the driveway as if shot from a cannon. You can actually keep your brain attached to your body and WALK
I know walking isn't really your thing, but trust me its good. And you will actually get places faster because we won't have to stop every two feet and wait for you to back up.
So my dear Bugsy please try to relax just a bit - I can still tell you are happy to get out and about without the whining and spinning!
I have done this since the day (December 11, 2005) we brought you home.
Why do you get so excited each and every day for this walk - as if it is the first one you have ever had and you have been desperate for it?
I promise as long as you are healthy enough to do some exercise we WILL do some!
There is no need to spin and whine.
No need to open the closet door and steal socks.
No need to fly down the stairs and bang the door knob to go out.
No need to spin around me licking me while I put my shoes on.
There is especially no need to lick my sunglasses - this only delays the activity because I have to clean them in order to see.
There is also no need to rush down the driveway as if shot from a cannon. You can actually keep your brain attached to your body and WALK
I know walking isn't really your thing, but trust me its good. And you will actually get places faster because we won't have to stop every two feet and wait for you to back up.
So my dear Bugsy please try to relax just a bit - I can still tell you are happy to get out and about without the whining and spinning!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
woohoo this may be significant
I took Bugsy to the lake this morning and worked him hard (he loved every minute of it). He loves swimming for his Dokken duck!
The really important part is that after nearly 45" of swimming sprints and being a goofball jumping up and down in the water................no soreness.
Yup no soreness.
No shoulder tenderness
No groin/psoas soreness
No limping
He has been fine and raring to go all day.
I am very happy
Very, very happy
The really important part is that after nearly 45" of swimming sprints and being a goofball jumping up and down in the water................no soreness.
Yup no soreness.
No shoulder tenderness
No groin/psoas soreness
No limping
He has been fine and raring to go all day.
I am very happy
Very, very happy
Thursday, August 5, 2010
so many happenings - so few posts
My bad!
No way I can catch up on it all so I'll talk about some highlights -
or in Bugsy's mind lowlights.
A few weeks ago I went to visit my family in NY leaving him behind with my husband. He loves my husband a whole lot but he misses me terribly when I leave.
Rumor has it Bugsy spent the week under the dining room table, LOL
He'd come out to eat and go back under. It was also a very hot week and I think that is one of the cool spots but he's not been under there much since my return.
Bugsy, Bugsy, Bugsy!
He has also upped his hunting prowess - the week I was gone he found the rabbit's nest and caught the mom and 6 babies.
My husband was completely freaked out and wound up having nightmares. He believes that Bugsy ate at least three of the babies.
So very sad but also part of the cycle of life and a good reminder that dogs are not humans in furry coats.
Bugsy goes and checks that spot daily - just in case they come back or he missed one I suppose.
He also caught three moles last week - he seems very depressed that there aren't any others to catch.
BTW I haven't seen any rabbits in our yard since the massacre either.
The mourning doves better beware as they are some of his favorite prey, at least historically he has released them unharmed.
Another major happening I will write up in a separate post
Apologies to those who check in I will promise to post more regularly!
No way I can catch up on it all so I'll talk about some highlights -
or in Bugsy's mind lowlights.
A few weeks ago I went to visit my family in NY leaving him behind with my husband. He loves my husband a whole lot but he misses me terribly when I leave.
Rumor has it Bugsy spent the week under the dining room table, LOL
He'd come out to eat and go back under. It was also a very hot week and I think that is one of the cool spots but he's not been under there much since my return.
Bugsy, Bugsy, Bugsy!
He has also upped his hunting prowess - the week I was gone he found the rabbit's nest and caught the mom and 6 babies.
My husband was completely freaked out and wound up having nightmares. He believes that Bugsy ate at least three of the babies.
So very sad but also part of the cycle of life and a good reminder that dogs are not humans in furry coats.
Bugsy goes and checks that spot daily - just in case they come back or he missed one I suppose.
He also caught three moles last week - he seems very depressed that there aren't any others to catch.
BTW I haven't seen any rabbits in our yard since the massacre either.
The mourning doves better beware as they are some of his favorite prey, at least historically he has released them unharmed.
Another major happening I will write up in a separate post
Apologies to those who check in I will promise to post more regularly!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Moles, cicadas and Bugs :o)
We had an interesting walk/run this morning.
As per usual we started out fast. There were a couple of homes being worked on but that drew no attention. I jumped when the guy fired up the circular saw about20 ft from us, but not so the Bugs.
About 1/2 mile from home we were trotting along and he stopped abruptly. He whipped his head around and went over to a patch of grass.
He stared at the grass, tilting his head every now and then.
You could almost see him thinking "hmmmmmmmmm what is that?"
I tried to move him on but he was in deep listening mode and was immovable.
Then he POUNCED!
Leap, bang!
Sod went flying with a violent swipe of the paw............
In went his nose
Out came the mole
Incredible
Fortunately I was able to take the mole (now dead) from him and get moving again.
To the homeowner sorry about the hole, I put the clump of grass back.
Then as we neared home he nearly stood on a cicada. That prompted a little play that ended badly for the bug because the big Bug has determined cicadas to be very tasty. Yuck.
Oh and lastly we were then come upon by a rude owner running with her two small dogs on flexi-leashes both of which came at us - Bugsy didn't like that much. Hopefully next time she'll reign them in.
As per usual we started out fast. There were a couple of homes being worked on but that drew no attention. I jumped when the guy fired up the circular saw about20 ft from us, but not so the Bugs.
About 1/2 mile from home we were trotting along and he stopped abruptly. He whipped his head around and went over to a patch of grass.
He stared at the grass, tilting his head every now and then.
You could almost see him thinking "hmmmmmmmmm what is that?"
I tried to move him on but he was in deep listening mode and was immovable.
Then he POUNCED!
Leap, bang!
Sod went flying with a violent swipe of the paw............
In went his nose
Out came the mole
Incredible
Fortunately I was able to take the mole (now dead) from him and get moving again.
To the homeowner sorry about the hole, I put the clump of grass back.
Then as we neared home he nearly stood on a cicada. That prompted a little play that ended badly for the bug because the big Bug has determined cicadas to be very tasty. Yuck.
Oh and lastly we were then come upon by a rude owner running with her two small dogs on flexi-leashes both of which came at us - Bugsy didn't like that much. Hopefully next time she'll reign them in.
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