The past week and a half has just seemed to fly by. But a lot has happened.
Just as I was getting pumped and into my rehab routine of treadmill, ball work and more, to build myself back up for agility, something happened to my toe.
Mum thinks I got something in it and it swelled up to the size of a dime (that's big on little 'ole me). Here's a pic after a lot of the swelling went down. (You can click on it to see it enlarged - no pun intended :)
Of course these things always happen on the weekend, right? So Mum soaked my toe in Epsom Salts and Peroxide several times a day. And I had to wear a stupid bootie when I went outside. (See the booties in my pic, yuck!) By Monday morning, it was looking a whole lot better. But just didn't seem to be progressing.
I needed a chiro adjustment anyway, so off to see Auntie Bonnie (our vet) we went last night. Got a nice chiro adjustment, and Auntie said my toe would be just fine (there wasn't any foreign body in it) and I could do anything after today. Woot!!!!
So again, I'm healthy and get to resume my rehab and training.
Last week Mum wanted to see how I was progressing in my rehab. And I was super fired up to try - so we did some weaves in the backyard - with snow on the ground. That was super cool! If you've never done snow weaves, it's a blast! And the best part is that I was super fast going through them - got my soccer ball as a throw reward - my fav!
Mum's been working away. And we got the main site - JohannTheDog.com - all decked out for Valentine's Day. I love my Mum, did I tell you that? If you get a chance go there and check out the mosaic that Mum made of all the pics she took of Gracie and I (and there are a few of Wolfie and Wiggy too) last year.
Gracie has been really enjoying her Babble Ball. A few of our Twitter buds and readers suggested that we put a sock on it, literally, BOL! And Gracie really liked that - gave her something to grab and bite at. So here's Gracie vs Babble Ball - Round 2.
We did a slight (for now) revamp on the look of our Raise A Green Dog blog - which is now sporting a cute little guy as our Green Dog Mascot. We decided, after several suggestions from readers and Twitter-ers to call him either Eco or Cycle. Which name do you like the best? Leave me a comment and help me name this little guy.
Mum is planning on creating t-shirts and sweatshirts with the Raise A Green Dog logo and our little mascot guy - so we can give 10% of the profits to dog rescues and shelters. Should be fun!
And BTW - I was pretty proud of Mum, she drew that little guy - and she has absolutely no drawing talent. She had a little help from some pictures of various doggies that provided some modeling, of sorts.
Speaking of talent, BOL! If you didn't know, Mum used to play the flute; and she was pretty good. Her plan out of college was to be a professional flutest and flute teacher. But it never worked out. And now that we have other hobbies, (well, one anyway :) she hasn't played her flute or her piccolo in years. (I'm glad too, 'cause that thing makes me howl!).
So she sold both of them the other day. And got a great price for them. She was sad to see them go, but super happy that they now have a cherished home, where they will be loved as much as Mum loved them for the past - OK, I'm gonna say it - 30 years.
As far as agility goes, we're just not sure where we are right now. I need to build up more muscle mass, Mum needs to build up our agility fund, and I really need concentrate on retraining of my running dog walk. So for now, we're not going to practice, and we're not planning on entering any trials for the forseeable future - unless some things progress more rapidly than expected.
It's kind of sad - we don't do well when we're not practicing or trialing agility. And Mum tends to gain a few lbs when we're not running (she promised me that she will try to keep 'em to a minimum this time, and won't look into those weight loss pills.)
As they sometimes say - lifeus interveneus.
So instead, Mum is trying her doggonest to keep us happy, healthy and active. We're doing as much treadmill and ball work as possible; and learning new and different tricks everyday. We're getting outside to do what agility we can in the backyard when the weather is decent. And she's been pretty good about finding fun games for us to play. Here's a vid of the Muffin Tin game that we've been playing lately - check it out, we're sure you'll like it.
Better get back to work - hope you all are having a super great New Year. And we apologize for not getting around to visit. When it's just Mum making the bucks - and the four of us four leggers to take care of - time kinda gets away from you. But we miss you, that I can surely say!!!!!!
If Marley & Me wasn't for you - you may want to check out Hotel For Dogs - opening in theaters this coming Friday.
In this family film, Nancy Drew's Emma Roberts leads a star-filled cast that includes Kyla Pratt, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, and Don Cheadle.
A pair of orphaned siblings (Roberts and Jake T. Austin) are forced to give up their beloved dog when they move into a foster home. But since they can't stand to live without him, they turn a closed hotel (complete with treadmills, automated feeders, Plum trees and more) into a home for their dog--and any other strays they can find.
Hotel for Dogs is based on the novel by Lois Duncan. The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on January 16, 2009. And don't forget to visit the movie's website!
Pedigree is partnering with Hotel For Dogs - for every ticket purchased, they will make a donation to help shelter dogs. Learn more!
And if you'd like to keep up on all the Latest and Greatest Movies for Dogs - visit my Squidoo!
Actors Linda Larkin and Yul Vazquez along with pup- in-training, Grace and representatives from The Guide Dog Foundation will preside over the NASDAQ Closing Bell today.
If you'd like to read more, go here. And click here for a live webcast at 3:45 PM ET today!
Things have been pretty quiet around here. I'm still working on my rehab and doing extremely well. Hoping to get back into running agility in practice in the next week or so. Mum hasn't seen a single indication that there is anything wrong with me in the last week.
But when it really cold outside and we can't get outside for some major exercise, we play a lot of games inside. Here's just one of them we've been doing lately - playing table games for dinner. Have to say it's really helped to get a more immediate down on the table during our agility practice; and sometimes even during our competition runs. Enjoy!
This harness is used by several friends of mine, one of which was involved in an extremely dangerous car accident with her three dogs several years ago. They were injured, but they were all secured and have healed. My friend swears by this harness.
Here's some info from the website:
The Roadie Elite Dog Safety Harness is tested to US human seatbelt standards. Researched and independently tested, Ruff Rider's Roadie Canine Vehicle Safety/Training Harness keeps the dog you love safe while you are driving, braking or turning and affords the best protection in extreme situations. It easily attaches to any vehicle's seatbelt system, and it includes a built-in short walking lead for all-around use. Every Ruff Rider Roadie is veterinarian-approved & exceeds S.A.E. tensile strength standards for human seat belts.
Sizing:
Harness Size, Weight, Rib Cage Circumference in Inches
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If Dogs and Cats Had Opposable Thumbs Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day, Spay Day USA, Love Your Pet Day, International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, Be Kind to Animals Week, National Homeless Pet Day - these are just a handful of the many days throughout the year devote to us dogs (and pets and animals)!
Check out my Squidoo Lens - Dog Days - and see all wonderful days we could find!
And if you'd like to add these days to your Google Calendar, just follow these steps:
Login to your Google Calendar account
Type dogs and days into the search box at the top and click 'search public calendars'
The calendar "Days Honoring Dogs" should be the first calendar in the search results
The past week and a half has just seemed to fly by. But a lot has happened.
Of course these things always happen on the weekend, right? So Mum soaked my toe in Epsom Salts and Peroxide several times a day. And I had to wear a stupid bootie when I went outside. (See the booties in my pic, yuck!) By Monday morning, it was looking a whole lot better. But just didn't seem to be progressing.
We did a slight (for now) revamp on the look of our Raise A Green Dog blog - which is now sporting a cute little guy as our Green Dog Mascot. We decided, after several suggestions from readers and Twitter-ers to call him either Eco or Cycle. Which name do you like the best? Leave me a comment and help me name this little guy.
If Marley & Me wasn't for you - you may want to check out Hotel For Dogs - opening in theaters this coming Friday.
Hotel for Dogs is based on the novel by Lois Duncan. The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on January 16, 2009. And don't forget to visit the movie's website!
Actors Linda Larkin and Yul Vazquez along with pup- in-training, Grace and representatives from The Guide Dog Foundation will preside over the NASDAQ Closing Bell today.
You know how much of a proponent I am of dog car safety. If not, be sure and take a look at my Squidoo on the subject.
If Dogs and Cats Had Opposable Thumbs Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day, Spay Day USA, Love Your Pet Day, International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, Be Kind to Animals Week, National Homeless Pet Day - these are just a handful of the many days throughout the year devote to us dogs (and pets and animals)!
And if you'd like to add these days to your Google Calendar, just follow these steps:
