TMT

Here I was with no post today, so I looked over at Crooks and Crazies and here was another TMT for today.  I guess I don't have to go into withdrawals and can pour that 2nd cup of coffee!


Tell Me Thursday 2012 - #7    http://crooksandcrazies.blogspot.com/

1. Jorgen would like to know what skill would you like to have that you don't currently have?
Great question Jorgen!  I don't even have to think about it.  I already know what I have yet to figure out on my own.  A pull in and a pull out with a whistle for both.  Forget the whistle.  I just want to learn HOW to blast my dog out or be able to pull them in when they run out too wide.  The blast out is a little bit easier for me to figure out, but I never get enough of a turn out. I have been too scared to mess up the fairly decent outruns I have on my dogs.  I figure if I start messing with their outruns, I might get into more trouble than I know how to fix.  So, I do not have either of those commands on any of my dogs.  It is four hours plus to get to a lesson from where I live.  I do have some great trainers down south, so it's about time for me to head down that way and learn some more.

2. If someone were going to play you in a movie, who do you think it would be?
I'll change that question to read what "character" would play you in a movie?  Who's the gal that played Ma Kettle?  Funny, resourceful, and tells it like it is. :0)

3. Kelsey wants to know what is a quality that you admire in a dog but would never fit with you?
One that takes every command you give it.  Why?  because I like a thinking dog.  Occasionally, I'm not on the same page with what my dog is working.  I like them to take over when they need to take over.  Every once in awhile, they need to say, "Sit this one out, Suzanne."  I can respect that!

4. If you had just enough money to pay someone to do one chore for you, what would it be?
Clean the house.  Hell, yeah!

5. Are you a procrastinator, a doitnower (I made that word up), or something in between?
I'll leave the procrastinating to my husband.  Procrastination is not a word I know very well.  I am definitely a doitnower.  Sometimes, maybe a little too spontaneous.

What's wrong with this picture?

Wishful Thinking

I wish this was me today, but I have to go to work!

Work to do!

All right young man, where has your recall gone? All of the pups had a great recall in the dog yard. What happened? Champ is playing a game of 'keep-a-way' when I call him. I'm not real fond of that game. But I'm always up for a challenge. I believe I have kept a cabon copy of Kilt in a male. I will have my work cut out for me. Stinky's little smooth coated Slinky. I hope I haven't met my match. :0)

Okay Champ.  How many times can you wrap the longe line around my legs?

What?  You actually wanted me to come to you?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Wet Training Day

I woke up to our mountain enveloped in a cloud of heavy mist/light rain.  I fed the pups, Champ and Fly, then, let them out to run for a bit until they were wet and cold.  I decided this was a good time to introduce them to the puppy X-pen on the porch with some toys.  I put a tarp down and a blanket with a snuggle disc under the blankie for them.  Of course, they pulled up the tarp and tore up all of my neatly arranged bedding for them.  In this photo they are trying to look like the little 8 week old angels they are not!

I have several of these snuggle discs.  You put them in the microwave for about 6-7 min. and they stay warm for up to 10 hrs. Man oh man...have they ever come in handy for the pups. $25/per disc

(Pet Supply Imports) Snuggle Safe is simply the safest way to heat your pet’s bed. Snuggle Safe is a disc shaped device that contains non-toxic Thermapol. Just a few minutes in the microwave (times vary due to wattage) and you will have all night or all day warmth for your furry friend. Simply slide Snuggle Safe under the bedding and it will provide safe, gentle warmth for up to 12 hours. Perfect for every kind of pet. Snuggle Safe can be used anywhere for your pet’s bedding. Ideal for newborn, convalescing and elderly pets.

Moving from X-pen to puppy crates indoors. Wet Jet lying in front of the puppy crates.  The pups get bully sticks as a reward when they kennel in their crates.  Jet, et al, are all wondering where their bully sticks are?  Sorry guys; I only have some for the pups.  I guess I should order some new ones on line today.

Champ is in the  larger red crate.  The reason Fly is in the smaller crate is because she is going to be flying in Trouble's sherpa bag on the plane this Saturday.  She needs to get used to tight spaces.  The neat thing is that she is really food motivated.  She is quite content with her bully stick.  Champ AKA Mr. Whiny is doing just that...worrying and whining a bit.

Trouble's sherpa bag that Fly will be using to fly back to PA. with his new owner on Saturday.  I think she will be a good passenger. :0)