Charles Rocheville's Blog – April 2010 Archive (4)

Asked my sister in law to come over and de-matt a blob on one his ears. I mean this started out small, and blossomed into a great big one like over night. She was over today and took care of that issue, and also trimmed his face. His face looks very neat now, but resembles a raccoons face. Instead of a black mask, it is like a light colored mask. Need to take a picture and post to show what I am talking about, maybe tonight or not.

Riley was resting by my wife's feet. Our grandson was jumping over her feet and legs, and was told to stop before landing on Riley. Nate ( grandson ) and Riley are not buds by any stretch of the imagination. Nate bugs Riley from time to time, doesn't do anything to hurt him just things to bug him. My wife said the whole time Riley was watching Nate's every movement. Finally, my wife had to raise her voice and grabbed Nate to make him stop. My wife and daughter both said it was a little… Continue

Went on a long walk Sat. with a Rescue Golden Retriever group. Was about 3.5 miles long. Riley has always been gun shy with strange noises, sounds and new sites/ circumstances. Probably because I do not take him out on leash as much as I should; I really think this walk really helped him. With all the dogs in the walking group and all the bikers, joggers wizing by, new sites and foot traffic: he was getting numb to all the hub-bub half way through the walk. Looking forward to another nice day… Continue

Went on a 3.5 mile walk

with Sir Riley today. Sponsored by Golden Bond, a Golden Retriever

Rescue group, but all dogs were welcome. There were about 18-20 dogs

mostly Goldens. Cars where slowing down and pointing at Riley within

the cluster of goldens. Walk was in Sellwood and went down to Oaks

Bottom and refuge. Very nice day, long walk for Riley and I, but we

really enjoyed it. As I am posting this Riley is asleep… Continue