Murphy: Gourmet Buffet Anyone?

One of Murphy’s favorite days: Trash day! He loves when the large trash bins are rolled out of the parking garage for the garbage trucks to pick up. He thinks how nice of the maintenance workers to push out bins and bins of food just for him. 

He is only allowed a little sniff here and there so that he does not get too many ideas or find anything, but he seems to still relish his gourmet buffet time. (This is probably what he dreams about at night – diving and swimming in those bins of food.)

Jake & Charlotte: Tennis Ball Envy

Someone was relishing in the fact that they had the tennis ball and that Charlotte could not stop trying to figure out how to get it back. 

Charlotte is pretty much a constant ball hog in this little family. Once she has the tennis ball she does not let it out of her sight. Even if you try to hide it she will spend all her time looking for it. Jake has had to get used to the competition, so he knows to truly delight in any of the squeaky tennis ball time he gets, especially if he stole it from Charlotte.

It is quite entertaining to watch Charlotte’s reaction when he has the ball and she can’t get to it. You would honestly think she was dying, like someone was withholding a juicy treat or something from her. She will bark, whimper, and lunge herself at Jake to try to retrieve the ball. No wonder Jake used altitude (sitting on the chair) to his advantage.

Riley & Murphy: Dog Walking Club

Riley and Murphy were almost positive today that they were being left out of something good that was happening across the street. Several of the local dog walkers ended up having walks all at the same time and ended up getting together to do a little talking and to let their dogs say hello and play a little.

Riley and Murphy just kept sitting and watching them to see what they were up to. They wanted to make sure they were not being left out of anything too good. (At one time there were about 5 dogs in the group.)

 

I felt bad that they could only be included from afar, but I was not ready to handle two big labs with 5 other hyper dogs. Sorry guys. I did think about it for a minute, but I can only handle saying hi to one dog at a time.

Mr. Bigglesworth: Pimpin' Crib

Once in a while Mr. Bigg has to be crated. It is usually only when maintenance workers may be paying a visit to his apartment. But he has quite the set up: plush pillows, his owner's sweater in case he gets lonely, and a big basket of toys.
Kylee was so jealous that she decided she needed to test it out and climbed right on in. She did not want to come out when it was time to take Mr. Bigg for a walk. Next thing I know Kylee is going to be asking for one of these to replace her crib.
(This picture was taken this past late summer when Mr. Bigg had to wear a special collar for a little while and you can see Kylee sporting the summer clothes. She is still jealous of his crate though and always climbs right on in with a toy or two.)

Telly & Jasper: Play Yard Pups

Meet "Butt" and "Tee." Those are the names Kylee has given to poor Jasper and Telly.

 

I really think Jasper got the short end of the stick in nicknames here. He does not seem to mind in the slightest though. He just gets excited to get attention and love.

It has been all the rage lately to take care of Telly, Jasper, Chinchilla, and Ferret. The ferret and chinchilla have been great at dealing with Kylee's antics of poking her fingers into their cage and laughing. (I think I would probably have taken the opportunity to sneak a bite in or two.) The ferret even had the opportunity of enjoying a mid-afternoon manicure and pedicure. (Don't get any ideas ferret, this is not a regular frill.)

 

Jasper and Telly have been having a blast making sure Kylee's face is always licked squeaky clean and that anywhere she goes, they follow. They have been accessorized from time to time thanks to Kylee's fashion skills. Who says a dog can't wear beads? (Telly and Jasper requested no pictures please, so it would not hurt their doggy image.)

Telly and Jasper have been meeting and greeting with some of the local neighborhood dogs. Jasper tries to act all tough with his loud barks, but once he actually gets close, he just melts and can't stop giving kisses and wagging his tail. Another all bark, no bite.

Another fun outing has been visiting the nearby park. Who says parks are just for kids anyway? Telly and Jasper have been right there for every activity Kylee has taken part in. It took them a little while to gain the confidence to climb on holey stairs, but in no time they were both crossing the bridge. (They haven't attempted the slide yet though, so Apache, you still hold the record.)

Jake & Charlotte: Top Doggie

Jake and Charlotte had more adventures this past weekend. Thankfully, they were a little less muddy and wet this time around since there was no big storm this weekend.

Jake and Charlotte were put to the test again by Kylee. They had to endure giving kisses to her favorite lovey (horse) so that they could get passed her and go on their walk. Kylee was just set on the idea that everyone must love her horse as much as she does. Charlotte had a hard time not stealing the toy from Kylee, but she controlled the urge.

What does one Charlotte and one Kylee loose in the backyard on the brick patio equal? More than I was expecting. Charlotte has taken a liking to using the brick patio area as her favorite bathroom "hot spot" lately, instead of the shredded bark. Well, this time I was not fast enough at picking up Charlotte's presents before Kylee stepped in them. Yummy, doggy poop boots. Nothing quite like it to add to the joys of children. :)

Visits were made to the local dog park where Jake and Charlotte soon found out who really could be the top dog in that neighborhood: Saint Bernard. You should have seen the size of him! (Sorry Meatball, this guy definitely took the cake in size and weight.)

 

Thankfully, Jake and Charlotte figured out quickly that he was all bark and slobber, no bite. Jake also learned quickly how to outmaneuver this giant; run between his legs. It was pretty entertaining to watch.

Riley & Murphy: New Toy

Okay, well they actually did not get a new toy, but good luck trying to convince Riley and Murphy about that. We have been experimenting with their toys over the last few weeks. Putting different toys together and putting some inside one another.

Well, this last invention hit the spot for them. (It’s just one of their bones inside their stretchy ball.) For some reason this toy now just has so much more appeal. You would be amazed by the high demand there now is for this toy. As soon as Murphy comes out of his crate with it, Riley is taking off after him to try to retrieve it. Murphy does not like to let it out of his sight and will even take it with him into his crate. For this reason, Riley tries to relish in any time that he can get with this toy alone.