Charles Rocheville's Blog (52)

I have been away for years, but Riley and I are still bouncing  around.  Or at least Riley.  Hard to believe he is 6 1/2 years old now. It will take me some time, but will try and update my page with current info and pictures.  Had an email change while back, so corrected that.  Was able to snag Joanne last night, but took me awhile not used to the newer mobile format and all..  Well, any of my ol' pen-pals still around give my a holler.

Called a new groomer, she asked for all kinds of information as I was first time client.  At the end of conversation she asked:" Is Charles neutered?"   I said "Yes", but my dog's name is " Riley".  There was just silence on the line, then she said: " I asked, for the dog's name".  LOL.   My, SNL has been cutting him for the years, she is going in for an operation and had to take him to someone new.  It is just too hard on her right now.   We, will see! 

Been retired now for awhile. Wife, has had all kinds of suggestions as to what I could do around the house.  Not happening fast enought for her.  Told me the out side door was not latching when shut, and popping open.  Said, Riley could go out un-noticed if we not there.  She went into the shower, I fixed the problem.  I was in the kitchen, and she attempted to show me how the door came open.  But to no avail, she could not make it pop open as before.  She, tried and tried.  Said, can't…

Houdini Dog Strikes Again:

I went into the living room yesterday, and couldn't figure out why there was a half a small bag of M&M's on the floor.  Looked under dining table, and there were bits of gum wrappers and torn napkins.  Didn't take Columbo to figure it was Riley, getting into my wife's jacket pocket.  She always has treats,candy and gum in her jacket pockets.  Other than knowing where items came from, there was no physical evidence left at the scene.  My wife's jacket…

When Sir Riley is ready for bed/crate at night, pretty easy task normally!   When I put him to bed, he just immediately heads for his crate when let in from his nightly duties.  When my wife does it, she always gives him a small biscuit before closing and locking him up for the night.  Wife always asks me, " Did you give him his treat?".  My response has been, he does'nt need one!. 

Well apparently Riley thinks differently.  Over the course of time, Riley knows if Julie puts…

Have a funny one.  Last night my wife went down to put Riley to bed for the night in his crate.  Room was dark.  Riley, came in after doing his nightly duties.  He normally goes right into his crate, crate door is then closed and locked.  That is the only way he likes to go to bed.  Well, he must of zigged left and did not go into his crate.  My wife assumed he was in the crate and locked the door.  We couldn't figure out why Riley was barking after being put to bed.  After and hour of my…

Riley has had some heavy eye weeping from time to time.  Looks like a dog that should be in a KISS concert.  This has been going on for almost two weeks.  He was due for a bordella shot, so saw the vet Thursday.  He has some eye drops and regimen for three weeks.  Weighed 29.6 at vet, well I know now my scale is accurate.  Vet said no infection, possible allergy?  As his weeping is clear, not green indicating infection or other problem.  The visit with a stool sample ($42),…

Took Riley to a indoor dog park (Fido's) yesterday that has a large pool.  He dawned his life vest with a handle on the top of it.  They had a few different doggie entry platforms and a exit dock.  Well, as he does with everything he sat at pool edge and surveyed  the situation.  When I pushed him lightly and coaxed him to go in, he put his wheels in four wheel lock.  Kept the pressure on and he was in.  Of course, he made a bee line of the shortest route back to the pool edge.  The…

We have a Romp tomorrow.  Took Riley in for a haircut yesterday, so he would be styling!!  Well he looks like one of the three stooges that had something blow up in his face and scenged his forehead.  And his eyes look like he looking at you from a cave.  Never understood, why cousin didn't go on his date in High School after my dad gave him a haircut.  Now, I…

Riley is not even two yet. He has so much energy.  But he has toned it down, because we are not all that active.  In that I mean we don't  walk him.  Don't give him open spaces to run and do his thing.  He has adjusted and seems perfectly fine with our home and life style.  At 8:30 am this morning he barked to be let out of his crate.  Aired, and I went back to watching my dvd.  He slept on my lap for two hours.  Christina, called and wanted to know if I wanted to meet her at an indoor dog…

Riley is accustomed to being locked up in his wire crate at night. Occassionally, I will just put him in his room and shut the door. It isn't too long before he is barking and putting up a fuss. He has to be put in his crate with door shut, before all is right with his world. Go figure!