Hi All,
It is hard to believe, but Baron's birthday is on November 8. He will be 3 years old!!! I know many of you are wondering what to get Baron for this momentous occasion. I have several ideas:
1) A ladder. "A ladder?" you might ask. Yes, a ladder. Baron is always trying to catch those sneaky squirrels. They dash up a tree and he is left behind, tail wagging uselessly. With a ladder, Baron could chase those little critters and maybe even catch one.
2) An acorn costume. Baron thinks if he dressed up as an acorn, he wouldn't have to deal with a possible fear of heights and could simply lie on the ground and wait for the squirrels to come to him. Pretty clever, isn't it?
All for now. Don't worry I will keep you posted on more gift ideas.
Botswain
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Happy Halloween
Hi All,
Is everyone having a happy Halloween? Baron is very excited about the Big Day. He wants to dress up as a cat and go trick or treating with his friends. Our village does not allow unattended dogs to trick or treat. As a result, he is whining to get me to take him house to house for duck and/or potato dog treats. He doesn't understand that most homes don't have ducks just quacking around the front yard, and most ducks don't want to sign up to become dog treats. Potatoes may be more compliant.
I may let Baron help answer the door as children come to our home. Imagine their surprise when they are greeted by a large (70 pound) curly haired cat with a bushy tail!
All for now. Happy Halloween everybody!
Botswain
Is everyone having a happy Halloween? Baron is very excited about the Big Day. He wants to dress up as a cat and go trick or treating with his friends. Our village does not allow unattended dogs to trick or treat. As a result, he is whining to get me to take him house to house for duck and/or potato dog treats. He doesn't understand that most homes don't have ducks just quacking around the front yard, and most ducks don't want to sign up to become dog treats. Potatoes may be more compliant.
I may let Baron help answer the door as children come to our home. Imagine their surprise when they are greeted by a large (70 pound) curly haired cat with a bushy tail!
All for now. Happy Halloween everybody!
Botswain
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Good Better Best
Hi All,
Baron is doing better; but, there is "good, better, and best". He has only achieved "better". Baron received numerous compliments from the farmers at the Farmer's Market who noticed the improvement in his behavior. However, that was last week. This week he was doing great until he tried to pounce on (growl and all) a lovely(and easily intimidated) golden doodle. The two dogs had already met at the fruit stand. Unfortunately by the time we arrived at the vegetable stand, Baron had forgotten his "new friend" and needed a refresher course. He not only intimidated the dog, but also his owner.
The dog's owner expressed her displeasure despite my explanation that Baron has undergone intense training at Barklee's School for Barking Boys.
Botswain
Baron is doing better; but, there is "good, better, and best". He has only achieved "better". Baron received numerous compliments from the farmers at the Farmer's Market who noticed the improvement in his behavior. However, that was last week. This week he was doing great until he tried to pounce on (growl and all) a lovely(and easily intimidated) golden doodle. The two dogs had already met at the fruit stand. Unfortunately by the time we arrived at the vegetable stand, Baron had forgotten his "new friend" and needed a refresher course. He not only intimidated the dog, but also his owner.
The dog's owner expressed her displeasure despite my explanation that Baron has undergone intense training at Barklee's School for Barking Boys.
Botswain
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sleep Distress
Hi All,
Sorry about the lack of updates, but Baron has a "hot spot" on his hind paw and keeping him from making it hotter has preoccupied me. Despite the "cone" collar and an additional inflated collar, Baron has managed, as usual, to do his best to make a bad situation worse. The good news is that we (meaning myself and Master) have thwarted his best efforts.
Yes, dear reader, we have managed (so far) to save Baron from himself! I assure you this is no easy task! It involves continuing to allow Baron to sleep in our bed (don't go there) cone collar and all. It is very uncomfortable to attempt to sleep with a 69 pound dog (he lost 2 pounds) and his hard, plastic, cone collar lying either next to or on top of me. As usual, not unlike human children, Baron goes to "Mom" 1st.
All for now - I want to beat Baron to bed!!!
Botswain
Sorry about the lack of updates, but Baron has a "hot spot" on his hind paw and keeping him from making it hotter has preoccupied me. Despite the "cone" collar and an additional inflated collar, Baron has managed, as usual, to do his best to make a bad situation worse. The good news is that we (meaning myself and Master) have thwarted his best efforts.
Yes, dear reader, we have managed (so far) to save Baron from himself! I assure you this is no easy task! It involves continuing to allow Baron to sleep in our bed (don't go there) cone collar and all. It is very uncomfortable to attempt to sleep with a 69 pound dog (he lost 2 pounds) and his hard, plastic, cone collar lying either next to or on top of me. As usual, not unlike human children, Baron goes to "Mom" 1st.
All for now - I want to beat Baron to bed!!!
Botswain
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