Check Out My Doggles

We live in an area with a very high UV sunlight rating, so in order to enjoy the long trails and walks we wanted Geordi to get used to Doggles (dog goggles). They come in various sizes and the straps are very flat, stretchy, and flexible. One strap goes behind the ears, and the other under the chin.

Today we tried them on him for the first time, with a lot of special treats we got them on for a minute or two. We'd say "Doggle" in a happy voice, touch them to his forehead lightly, and give him a treat. After doing this 5-10 times, we'd creepy the doggles closer onto his snout and forehead and keep feeding him treats as we eased them on. It worked.

Don't worry, we're going to take those lens stickers off. It looks good on him, no?

Baby Geordi Video 2: Fleece Tug Toy

Baby Geordi Video 1: Whistling

Happy Thanksgiving!

Geordi's first Thanksgiving was a success. He was very excited with all of the hullaballoo and the pots and pans and interesting smells. He received a special topping of canned pumpkin (plain), shredded turkey breast meat (no skin, no bones), and a tiny scoop of stuffing on his usual Blue Buffalo kibble.

We made sure to keep him away from the hot oven and stove while they were in use. Can't be too safe with a soft furry one in the house! It is a lot of hustle and utensils, not to mention us walking around with boiling water. Don't trip over the pup!

He ate all of his meal but did not beg for more, only sniffing around to see what I was carving up now and then. He is a good dog who is happy to be playing rather than begging. We ran him around with his favorite catch game and "hunt the hedgehog" stuffed animal. Now he is quite asleep. It was a nice Thanksgiving with Geordi.

Happy Halloween

Geordi at 5 months

Geordi lost his first puppy tooth today. He is nearly 20 lbs and is a nipping a lot less (but not 100% nip-free just yet). He knows: Sit, Down, Wait, Come, Shake (paw), Fetch, Catch, Go Home (into crate), and Place (onto a designated rug in the kitchen). He loves to be combed, belly-rubbed, and often leans his head and furry warm body against our legs. When he comes out of his crate in the morning, he sleepily arches his back like a cat. He's always ready to play!

He likes to use my lap as a couch. He loves his Nylabone (wolf-version), steals socks and towels, and when he naps he looks like a sea lion on its side. He jumps triumphantly from the couch when we tell him to Get Off and loves to be chased. He is an expert going up and down the stairs at full speed. He has discovered wood and my hair. The dishwasher scared him for a day. He ate a piece off of the exercise bike foot pedal.

He often urinates on the people and/or pets he greets, because they are SOOOO exciting! They don't seem to mind, though. His paws are always active and grabbing and touching and oh so cute.

He smells lightly of corn flakes...Geordi is a good dog.

I Stole a Towel