Although Roxie went swimming no one including me was in the mood to swim. Roxie would swim if it was pouring outdoors. She just has that passion. Kat adores swimming too but nothing like this one.
Cha Cha who was here just to play for the day looked and went, I don't think so. She has liked swimming in the past so its not that she doesn't like it, she just decided no. Although it was a glorious day it wasn't 'I must cool off' sort of a day. I hear tomorrow may be. If it is we will get the Cooper in and maybe Maxine who will be departing tomorrow.
The crew did a lot of hanging out and I did a lot of grooming today. I tried grooming outside but I found I had more interruptions outdoors than indoors as if I wasn't working so indoors I went. Somehow I have to get the outdoor experience to work when grooming. The dogs and I enjoy it.
Charlie is a big sap. He is a love, love, love. I put him in my lap and he just melts as if you gave him the biggest present.
I swear Cooper is an intuitive dog. Jeannie lays out there and the pups try to pounce on her and well she is not in the mood for it. It's not that she is moody. She seems to be protecting her body from getting jumped on which usually she enjoys. It must be instinctive. Well each time the Leti and Cali would jump on her, she would tell them off and then Cooper blocked them. I thought at first he was just standing there but no each time they came to pounce he blocked them. It was nice.
Truffie and Cooper have been really playing. Cooper usually plays with the gals but he's really finding fun with Truffie and Maxine.
Mia's mom was moving so she was here for a bath and may be back to visit for a bit next week when the renovations begin. I would have done the renovations before I moved in but it doesn't always time out that way. I am hearing how moving is well not fun.
Truffie is such a good boy despite the stress of the heats. I am impressed with his good nature.
Risa is still the grand dam who jumps around like a maniac. I hope that continues for many more years. She is in those senior years.
Risa and Cha Cha got along splendidly but so did Cha Cha and Fiona. It was as if something clicked and she said my kid is here!
After asking Paula it looks like Charlie and Cooper are brothers from different litters.
Adele was in for a serious brush out. The heat has changed her hair temporarily so she is knotting easily. This too shall pass. It's not usually an issue unless you are maintaining a show coat, which we are. I find Leti who is in heat has the same issue. From experience when this happens during a heat it goes back to normal 2 months after the heat. It's called that once in a lifetime blowing coat stage. Not all go through it and it is truly manageable. Its just a comb out daily and more frequent washes. Adele truly has an easy coat.
The crew spent a great deal of time smelling in the yard today. We have had the smell of a skunk for 3 nights this week. It is not in our yard but it permeates the air and well doesn't smell pretty. I think they are trying to figure out where it is. During the day it seems to go away (smell wise) but remember dogs can smell things we can't. As long as it stays out of our yard I am happy.
Jebi likes to play tug with towels. Well, that is what Val does with him in the salon. He goes absolutely nuts for the towel. Jebi departs this Sunday along with Charlie. I have had to adjust to his antics like trying to eat my treats pocket and all and putting my food up high. He's allowed by his mom to jump on picnic tables at parks and does it with ease but he has learned the indoor table and counters are off and he's smart and looks at you as if to say oh well okay I will follow YOUR rules. Besides I don't want the havvies to get any ideas they can try that out for size. He's really a solid strong boy, full of fun and is a true love. He is smart enough to adjust to my rules quickly. I am sure he is going to love seeing Mommy when she gets home and Mommy will be stuck in another time zone. I hope she adjusts quickly. I hear tell Japan has been quite fun for her. I am envious!