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What a lovely dog Lucy has turned out to be!!!!

Her latest passion - tennis balls. We have them in every color, some squeak some don't. She stands beside the couch every morning and whines until the one of us who has had the first cup of coffee gets the broom and rounds up anywhere from 4 to 8 tennis balls from under the couch. She is still excavating the back yard. We are waiting patiently for that gusher that will rescue us from the 401k losses.



Language-- Lucy is learning new… Continue

When to get a dog - I have found that getting Lucy when I can be at home was perfect timing. She is very intelligent and needs constant challenge. While getting new toys, treats, coasters, and left over Tupperware can be a little expensive, I have found that she absolutely needs stimulation.

Field trips- If Lucy is very bored, I load her in the car and take her to Petsmart or Petco. She meets new dogs, and loves exploring the whole store. She is still puzzled at the goldfish tank . She… Continue

Lucy is 6 months old. She weighs 21 pounds. The vet says she will probably gain another 2 or 3 pounds. We have decided that Lucy is really a barn dog in a designer coat. We have 3 fenced in acres here in Florida. She is free to run, dig holes, chase squirrels, follow my husband to the barn, and, of course, stick her nose into anything that is happening. She is hoping for a chance to steal, chew, dig, eat, or jump into the smallest puddle of water. Our yard looks like a war zone. Critters are… Continue

Lucy is a typical 5 month old puppy. Her sole focus is on toys, treats, and play. Because she usually plays with big dogs, she plays at full tilt until she wears herself out.



Last week at our training session, there were 2 new dogs in the class. Lucy had been the only dog in the puppy class, so this was really fun. There was one very small dog with a very big voice and a puppy larger than Lucy but the same age. Unfortunately, this puppy had been attacked by two dogs and was very… Continue

Like any good parent, I decided Lucy and I needed training. I was absolutely sure that she would be the star of the class. After all, wasn't she smarter than any other dog that I know?

Well, so much for great plans. If you have read any of my blogs, you know that Lucy is a water dish diver. The trainer had a play time for the dogs in the class to get them aquainted, and get them calmed down. The owners had to leave the room and watch from outside.

Lucy is beside herself with joy. She… Continue