Weekend Visit

Snow, Tiffany and a small dog tragedy

The first big snow in the region and Luna appears to have lost here mind. Every time she passes the door she rings the bell to get out. She just can't get enough of it. During our first trip to the park after the snow the young girl didn't know which way to turn, the snow was everywhere. It looked similar to "tail chasing" just on a much bigger scale. The snow was everywhere and Luna wanted to get to all of it. For me it meant sixteen weeks of obedience wasted. It took the better part of ten minutes to get her back on a lead. All in all, lots of fun and laughs for us since the snow arrived.
 Our favourite daughter showed up just in time for the weekend. Happiness and bliss throughout the household, including the resident monkey Luna. Luna fell in instant love with her new toy. The weekend was highlighted by continuous wrestling, hugging, kissing and the ever present Luna fangs. 

Lastly this weekend Pixie ended up getting under Luna's feet. It happened very suddenly, but by the time we reacted the damage was done. Pixie ended up at the vet for x-rays. Three hours and several botched x-rays later we received the prognosis of "we should take her to the specialist because it might be broken". 500 dollars to get the assistant to wrap Pixie's leg in cotton batting and add some athletic tape to keep it in place. Even though the vet was surprised that Pixie did not appear to be in pain he insisted that we get her some pain and anti inflammation medication. I think we are changing vets. 

A Weekend of Dog Fun

Finally the United Kennel Club show in Saint Lazare. This was the first show where our mentor Kyreen wasn't in attendance. We are all excited and a little nervous. Luna received an excellent grooming from Sue and was ready to go. Head, neck and back never looked better. As usual she was as calm as can be. All afternoon people came by and were completely impressed by how calm and well

behaved our Luna was. It was no surprise however that Luna was again successful. She finished as "Winners Bitch" which sounds bad, but is actually good. I thought she could have taken Best Puppy in Breed but an eight month old male Wesley; although no better than Luna was several sizes larger. We had a great day all the same and are looking forward to the next chance to show off our girl.

   The rest of the weekend was spent in the yard getting ready for winter. Blowing leaves, putting up fence around our fruit trees and covering bushes in burlap. This is a annual routine around here. This year however we have Luna as an active helper. This was the first time for her and oh was she helpful. I was surprised to learn that Luna was an expert with leaves, fencing and burlap. Her paws are ideally proportioned to undo leaf piles and redistribute them around the yard. As for burlap, she was born to handle burlap. I would wrap a bush and Luna would gladly hold the other end. Usually she would apply just enough pressure to unravel whatever I started. Needless to say it took a little longer to finish this year. I'm sure in the spring she will be just as helpful putting everything back to the way it should be.

Haaaaallloweeeen 

   Yeserday was Halloween and boy did we have fun. I'm not sure who had more fun Luna, Pixie or me. Just in time for the festivities Luna reaches an intimidating 29 1/2 inches and 104 pounds. If people only knew what a big baby she really is. 

    Myself dressed as a vampire and Luna as a "Hell hound" (like if) and Pixie was sporting butterfly wings. Several Goblins, Ghosts and Vampires were taken aback when Luna appeared at the door. 

In the pictures we look really scary. Well, at least Luna looks scary. Especially those eyes, to a small person that could definitely be intimidating. I appear to be providing the comic relief.

   Luna and Pixie providing some impressive sound effects as 79 kids show up for the annual fright night candy collection. Our house was easily discernible. Along with our talking skeleton at the front door the wolf pack ensure everyone knew where we lived.

On a final note does anyone know when Luna will stop biting me. I'm getting tired of her using my arms as replica antlers.