Toby's Blog – January 2014 Archive (4)

Saturday I let Toby out as I usually do in the backyard. He barks, I come to the side door, he comes in, I try and wipe his paws, he tries to eat the towel - usual stuff. This time, however, he barks, I come to the door but I don't see him. I look to the side, I still don't see him. Hmmm. I then look out and realize he is barking from the other side of the fence - he is outside of the fence! Holy moly- how did that happen! Of course there is snow on the ground and I am sporting sneakers and… Continue

Last night Toby came in from his final evening romp dirty- I mean, multiple doggie wipes could not get him clean enough- twigs, little leaves, tiny branches. Hmmm. What to do? Yes- put on the bathing suit ( me, not the dog) and get him bathed. I am getting better and more proficient with the bathing . Shampoo, conditioner, three towels and one bath cap ( for me again)- we are done. Night night Toby. This morning in the clarity of day light I see WHY he was so filthy. Right in the middle of the… Continue

I have lovingly dubbed Toby my "bad boyfriend"- you know the one- everyone tells you don't fall in love, he's trouble, he's a mess..... But you still go there. We will soon be coming upon our six month anniversary of having Toby who soon will be eight months. In that short time we have battled through crate training, potty training, teething, wet dog, muddy paws, throw up, hole digging, flower eating, jumping on guests, I phones in the mouth, nipping, the groomer, the vet, the Christmas tree… Continue

Yes, we went back to the groomer ( groomer number two as groomer number one could not handle the likes of Toby).. I went to pick him up and was greeted by "well..... ' ( nothing really good comes after that ). I warned them, really I did but he kind of nipped one if the groomers, no broken skin but she was sent home. I felt so terrible. And of course they start talking about puppy classes, but we already did that.... Should I have done for "extra strength puppy class" ??? He is so loving and I… Continue