Puppy Sitting

Absolutely the funnest and slightly craziest time ever!  We had a friend's pooch, Romeo, come over for the day while his humans were off doing fun stuff together.  The two dogs had a wild and crazy time.

Romeo is also a tall, dark and handsome pup with a youthful spunk and great personality.  They spent the day playing and wrestling, sniffing and eating.  As the day progressed the Genny was becoming increasingly selfish though, only child much?  MY toy, MY door,  MY patio, MY pillow, humans, food, water you name it - he made it known.  No sharing allowed apparently.  How do you teach a pup that sharing is caring?  Romeo stayed calm and cool throughout, he was a fab house guest =).

After about 3 hours when we couldn't take the rough housing any longer, we made it down to the beach for a much needed energy release.  It was great to get some first hand experience with walking 2 dogs at the same time.  The Santa Monica beach strand was pretty crowded, but we managed very well with the boys.  Romeo was better behaved with me =) so I walked him (major dog whisperer moment for me) while Joey walked the still in selfish mode 'do not walk in front of meeeeee' Genny.  They had SO MUCH FUN together it's obvious Genny needs a buddy full time.  We just need to find a new place to live first...sheesh!

It was sad to say goodbye to Romeo, we really enjoyed the extra company.  Hope he returns for a visit soon - Genny slept it off for 2 days straight!

Genny Sitters

A few weeks ago Joe and I took off to the beaches of San Diego for a family graduation, but this time Genny was left at home.  Luckily we had great doggy-sitters on hand for the weekend.  His old roomie Stan took care of him for Day 1, and Joe's buddy Carter handled Day 2. 

Here is a shot of the Genny in route to Carters.  Isn't he the so WELL BEHAVED??  He rules and drools in my car, but somehow he knew to keep it wrapped up in the beamer haha.

Big Bear CA

One of our favorite family trip spots is beautiful Big Bear CA.  We went during the summer and we were able to soak is some lovely sunshine.  We rented a pontoon for a day of fishing, and Genny even did a little impromptu swimming!

It all started when the genny was feeling brave, and was tip toeing around the pontoon edge.  Then suddenly, slip in he went, right into the lake.  Joey nearly hyperventilated, but managed to dive in right after him and SAVE THE GENNY!  Upon the pooch falling in, his swimming legs did go right to work, and the boy started paddling to me.  We always had wondered if he could swim, "they all do right?"  The Genny was swimming alright, but the  poor guy was scared to death!  Good thing Joey flew in the water, and we had a strong guy to pull him up - otherwise we never would have gotten him back on board!











He loves to be outside in general, but I think he really loves to be out on the lake. I hope we get to go back this summer!

Road Trippin'

The General attended his first birthday party - and in San Diego!  He joined the gang for a road trip weekend and we all helped my good friend Megan celebrate her b-day.

"...are we there yet?"


Megan and Ryan just settled into a new place, equiped with a new puppy!  I have been dying to meet the new pooch and very excited that she wanted me to bring the Genny along too.  We have been plotting their everlasting friendship since the first days =)


Everyone meet Chef:

He is the coolest dog since the genny =)  Notice how genny is groveling down all his food and poor chef is like "uhh a little help please".  They had a great time running around like ANIMALS and creating all sorts of havoc.  Most of the humans were slightly iffy about the WWF throwdowns in yard.  Such show-offs.


Family Pics.....

A Travel Pup

The General is a travel pup.  He hasn't visited many places, but he does manage to get around a little...  Our first camping trip was to McGrath state beach. 















He loved it all, the sun, the sand, the little kids to lick on the face...

Here he is on the drive back, loving the windy ride.  I think it's one of my all time favs <3

Genny's Patio

The General now has a patio!  He can sniff, lick, poke and prod at anything he wants!  In actuality, he only wants to be out there if we are, but I am determined to get him in the sunshine often.  I treated him to a frozen bone on Sat AM and he finally made himself a little more comfortable....

 
I bought this frozen bone a while back after some pushy dude wouldn't let me leave the pet store with out one.  "THIS IS A REAL TREAT!,"  OK, whatever dude who probably sells them, hand me the gross bloody frozen thing and leave me alone.  But he REALLY enjoyed it!  I think it occupied him 100% for 3 full hours!

Also, the patio has been updated a bit since Saturday... there is now a little couch/bench where he sun bathes =)

He's a Worker

His days of couching lounging and grass sampling are over.  He's a worker now (self-employed).  Genny dawns a small red backpack filled with some goodies and he is WORKIN' IT!  Not only is he more proud while walking, but I can remind him that he has a job to do and it makes him more focused/behaved.  (Which means less dragging and pulling me around!)   =)   We even did some work at the dog park last weekend, were he was the talk of the town!   ALL the pooches wanted to know what was up with the bag....  "I'm working"  he said.  =)