A new skill for Ayla?

by | Oct 5, 2006 | Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

Here’s something I would actually want Ayla to help me do…not “help” me shred toilet paper or paper towels…or to “dispose” of the cat food containers which should not actually require that they be eaten lol. On the CBS4 Denver...

What will they think of next?

by | Oct 2, 2006 | The puppy years (1-2)

I’m probably behind the curve on this one as I usually am on new, trendy products in the US but this one really amused me. I mean, sure, it’s a pretty good idea and I really have to give the person some credit for coming up with the idea of charging people...

Perhaps the pause worked…

by | Sep 28, 2006 | Dog Training, The puppy years (1-2)

So Ayla and I left for the walk at about 7:45 as promised. She was much calmer this time and we took the long way down the street. She did take the leash in her mouth but only tugged a little and was rather well behaved in general. Perhaps when she was...

Morning walk delay

by | Sep 28, 2006 | Dog Training, The puppy years (1-2)

I guess my wishes that Ayla would behave herself this morning were a bit delusional. It’s almost 7:30 am now and normally I would take her for a walk at about 7:45 which is about an hour after she eats breakfast. But a few minutes ago, she came to me here at the...

A Newf in Venice

by | Sep 18, 2006 | Europe, Italy, Pets, The puppy years (1-2), Travel

We are on our way back from Venice and I have to say it has been a really great day overall. We were a bit concerned there might be too many people for Ayla or she might misbehave but she acted just like we wanted her to. Somehow, she always seems to know exactly when...

Attack Newf?

by | Aug 26, 2006 | Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

We’ve been working on the new house again this weekend. Since we were throwing stuff into the garbage container all day and feeling sore again after just a few hours, we decided we would order some Chinese delivery from the next town over. This was our first...