Girls Day Out!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

My day started when Vern fell off of the bed while sleeping. This scared him to death and he ran as fast as he could over to my side of the bed for a hug. Fudge stood up to see what all the commotion was, gave him a look like, "how stupid can you be?" and went back to sleep. It was just going to get worse for Vern, because he had to go to the groomers today. I used to schedule the dog's grooming appointments on the same day, but I really like spending one on one time with each of them, so lately I have been making the appointments one dog at a time. Today, was Fudge's day to have a girl's day out.

I have seen many discussions about adding a second dog and I love having two dogs, but when you go from having two to one (even for just a day), it just seems so much easier to me. I felt the same way when one daughter went overnight to a friend's house and you just had one kid for the day. Vern adores Fudge and she treats him like a little brother. Fudge is not a morning dog and Vern likes to give her a hello tackle or a lick right in the face first chance he can in the morning. He waits for her at the end of the steps, wiggling all over, and she always looks like she is bracing herself for what is about to happen. If we are on a walk and Fudge stops to smell something, Vern will stick his big old nose in there too. If you call her over to give her a hug, Vern never fails to charge in too, just in case you forgot to call him. She rarely gets upset with him, but today was nice for both of us.

We went for a long walk, ran some errands, and just relaxed at home. During the car ride, she kept trying to get me to hold her paw and more than once I had to explain to her that the police do not take kindly to someone driving erratically because they are holding their dog's paw. Plus, I also got a few kisses and Fudge is not a kissy kind of dog.

 

I wasn't driving. We were waiting for Vern's appointment to be over.

When I told her we were going to get Vern, she cried almost the whole way there. Was she excited to see Vern or worried about seeing the groomer again? Who knows, but they immediately started playing when we got home and this included out in our ice skating rink of a yard. We missed you, Vern, but had a great day.

 

Fudge after our day out!

Vern, in Fudge's crate,.....didn't seem to want to show off his new hairdo. I think he is embarrassed because he smells kind of girly.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Hey Nancy...Isn't Skip getting kisses from Clancy??  Am I gonna get kisses when I see the boys in a week?  I can hardly wait to see how they have progressed!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Vern and Fudge are both so cute. I know what you mean about one-on-one time.  We are training the doodles right now so I am getting lots of time with Ned and I am getting some extra kisses from him.  I am missing the time with Clancy though because my DH is his handler.

[Becky, Savannah, & Raleigh]

what a cute blog!  The more i learn about your dogs' personalities, the more I think they are like my two. Vanny is definitely not a morning dog, and she frequently gives Raleigh the "you're so dumb" look.  Raleigh is the more affectionate and "kissy" dog, and loves to always stick his big nose in when Van and I are snuggling. Gotta love how individual each doodle is!

[Taylor & Huff]

Oh poor Vern. You owe him a day of guys day out.

[cheryl & oliver]

I love it girls day out!!!! That is just awesome...Poor Vern, falling out of bed, poor baby must have gotten so scared, good thing Mommy was there for the needed hug...His haircut looks great, no need to hide...I have to tell you, Oliver does that thing with holding the paw all the time.  I love it, but agree, the police officer that will stop you will not understand your excuse....Look at the picture next to our comment, I am holding his paw, that is my new job in life, holding Olivers paw...And I love it, lol...I wish I had a girl dog to have a girls day out with, but alas, I had 2 sons, and all of our dogs have been male...Maybe someday I will get that girl dog....

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

What a great idea Laurie!! R&B are always together, probably because Bandit will howl incessantly without his big sista!!  I loved doing agility with Rosey last fall and plan to pick up the next class, it is special to spend time with just one!!  Vern looks great to BTW!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Vern when you start your day by falling out of bed it can only get better. Hope you got lots of pampering at the groomers while the girls were having girl time. Now stand up and show us your new do.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Ahhhh, Mother Daughter day ..... how sweet!  Vern's haircut looks really great from what you can see in his crate.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I LOVE this story!  I have to find a way to have more one on one time with my guys.  Tell Vern that Murph and Guinness say he's very lucky to have spent time at the groomer's and not have a "crewcut" or the new Doodle "feather duster" tail.  I'm thinking your groomer didn't attend the same grooming convention as Guinness, Murph, Achilles and Buddy's groomers.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Sounds like a good day :)  I love doing things along 1:1 with my dogs. Really helps the bonding. I think you are doing a great job with your two!