Sharon Austin's Blog – September 2008 Archive (3)

The best thing about this week is a sense of normalcy and routine. Lucy is beginning to know what is expected and when.



New tricks- Lucy is now tall enough on her hind legs to reach the trash in the kitchen. Stuff she digs out adds such a nice patina to my pumpkin pine floors. She does sit, shake ,down, and a stab at stay.



New passion - leaves blowing across the tar driveway. Unfortunately, if this happens during her circle dance, we have to start all over again.

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Potty training - Lucy has mastered ringing the bell on the door to go out and potty. Yahoo!!!! Now, I know how Pavlov's dog felt. We come running every time she rings. Who's training who here? She,of course, rings to go out and play. She seems to be a step ahead on everything...



New challenge - digging- I took my Mom to the family cemetery to clean it up before winter. I was carrying the branches away when I looked over my shoulder. My Mom is talking and did not realize that Lucy is… Continue

Jerry and I decided Lucy is just like a new baby - no sleep and lots of photos



Daily walks - We have a stack of sticks beside the front door. Lucy picks up a stick and proudly carries it during her entire walk.

Meeting a new friend - We introduced Lucy to very large Doodle down the street. After a bit of sniffing and roughhousing, they were fine. Tucker has Lyme disease so we are very careful to check for ticks. We live in the country.

The car wash - Jerry started to wash… Continue