EXPLORING

I get to go outside in the front yard everyday to explore. I love it! Now that Marley can't go outside unattended, I go by myself and I love it! I get to do what I want when I want. Sometimes I stay gone for hours and Mommy gets upset with me when I won't come in. I hear her calling me but I don't come. I come in when I'm ready!!

COOL WEATHER

I love cool weather. I get to go out in the woods for hours exploring. I come home and get dinner and then go back out again. Now that Marley is doing 'Ruff Love', I get to go by myself. I like it!

Now Marley isn't even allowed in the bedroom...I don't think she should have ever been allowed in the bedroom in the first palce!

WEEKENDS

We have been staying with Grandma and Grandad on the weekends. Mommy took Marley to an obedience/rally trial. Can you believe she qualified 3 out of 4 times?

Then Mommy took her to an AKC Agility trial and Marley got her first title, Jumpers! Just like me! I liked Jumpers when I competed. I'm so glad I don't have to compete anymore! Mommy says me and Missy will get to go next weekend when Marley competes in TN...but just to watch!

TREATS

Missy and I get to eat the treats that Marley doesn't get at class. They are yummy! Liver treats that Mommy makes. Last night, Missy and I got to go with Mommy and Marley to agility. We stayed in the car. We got home and Mommy couldn't find the treats. She left them at Mrs. Linda's. Oh no! I really wanted a liver treat. We got some real big Milk-Bones instead...they were ok.

RETIRED

Mommy finally retired me from USDAA Agility. She entered me in 2 events last weekend in Hattiesburg, MS. I couldn't do it. I tried one jumpers run and did most of it. The next jumpers run I just couldn't do it. I left the ring and was ready to leave. I just get too anxious in the ring. Plus I don't like being in a crate at the trial.

ANTIBIOTICS

I had to go back on antibiotics. I had a 'hot spot' on my neck that got infected. They shaved a spot on my neck. Mommy said it looked gross. I have to take a pill every day...I don't mind because Mommy puts it in a treat and I like treats!

MY BIRTHDAY!!

Today is my 9th Birthday! I got some cards and a new toy. Mommy says we will have cake and ice cream when Grandad and Grandma can come over. That Dog tried to take my new toy...Mommy took it away from her.

MY BEDROOM

Mommy fixed my bedroom. I have a nice, dark crate. Inside I have a cuddly bed. I also have a fluffy rug in my room and a fan! And the best part is that Marley isn't allowed in my bedroom!!!

TEACUP TRIAL

Mommy and I went to the Teacup Agility Trial a couple of weeks ago. As soon as we went into the ring, I started to feel overwhelmed. I didn't do what Mommy told me to do. Then Mommy did something she has never done before....she left me in the ring by myself. As soon as I noticed Mommy was gone, I ran after her. The rest of the weekend I stayed with Mommy and I did good. I got my weaves every time and I did a Gamblers course. I got 4 Q's and 4 Firsts.

Mommy was so proud..I am too. Mommy has taken me to Mrs. Linda for agility help. She has really helped me and That Dog. Mommy says she may still let me compete sometimes if I feel like it.

NEW MEDICINE

My new medicine makes me feel better. I only take it when there is going to be bad weather. I still like my bedroom but sometimes Mommy won't let me stay in there very long. I feel lots better now. Mommy has even let me go back to some agility...just a little bit.

AGILITY

I went to agility class with Marley last weekend. We took turns working with mommy and Mrs Linda. I had fun. We did jumping and I have always liked to jump. Mommy is starting me on a new medicine to help me with my anxiety. I hope it makes me feel better.

SEMI-RETIREMENT

Mommy says I am semi-retired from agility. Sometimes I get overwhelmed in the ring and just want to leave. So Mommy isn't gonna make me compete in big venues. We had a trial last week and I did better.
Mommy is also taking me to a new agility teacher with Marley. Marley needs a different kind of teacher. Mommy says this is where we need to be right now.

LOST SWEATER

Mommy put a dorky sweater on me the other day. I didn't like it. I went into the bushes and got it off. Mommy and Mrs. Linda have looked all over for it. They can't find it. I know where it is though....