This picture was taken with the 2 of them on my lap. Nin and Lee are such good friend.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Project Hailey - Walk, Walk, Walk
Thank you all for your experience/thoughts on the invisible fence. I have decided that I don't think this will be the best solution for Hailey. I think her prey drive is too strong and she will take the pain to get the squirrel. If I was worried about Phod wandering away, this type of thing would likely work for him, but he is a different beast.
People also suggested a fence. This would be too complicated and very expensive because our yard is too big and hilly. We could consider putting a dog run in but it would not be attached to the house. We will keep this in mind. In summer we do give her tie out time while we are out, so she gets a little bit of a wander
Our current solutions, now that the weather is improving, is to give her two walks most days. This week I was able to do this every night because it was March Break, I was home from work by 5:30. Next week, until the summer, I will be back to regular life and I will have to work some evenings, so it may not be possible to get her walk 2 every night. I will do my best. Also, will have to see how my body reacts to all this extra walking! My goal is 4-5 second walks a week.
Hailey is loving these second alone walks. She is a much better walker alone. (In an ideal world I would walk them all separately, but I do not have 1.5 hours in the morning just to walk!) On Thursday, she was so excited that two times she turned to me and did her jump of joy. Last night I could take her for a walk on a different route with the potential of passing lots of dogs (a route I can't handle when I have the two or three of them because I can't keep control if we see other dogs). Being alone is opening her world.
Now I am sure you are all wondering, what about poor Phod. Well, poor Phod can generally be off leash in our yard and all he wants to do is play fetch so he gets lots and lots of running up and down the hill after his frisbee or ball. He is not in need of this walk.
Also, thank you all for your concern about my cut. People were concerned it was infected. The first picture I took was taken immediately after it happened. Was my first thought, I need to do first aid? No! I am a true blogger and my first thought was need a picture of that for the blog. Once I had the picture I cleaned it out very well. It was only painful for about 24 hours and seems to be healing nicely.
People also suggested a fence. This would be too complicated and very expensive because our yard is too big and hilly. We could consider putting a dog run in but it would not be attached to the house. We will keep this in mind. In summer we do give her tie out time while we are out, so she gets a little bit of a wander
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| Maybe spring is coming, we saw a puddle! |
Hailey is loving these second alone walks. She is a much better walker alone. (In an ideal world I would walk them all separately, but I do not have 1.5 hours in the morning just to walk!) On Thursday, she was so excited that two times she turned to me and did her jump of joy. Last night I could take her for a walk on a different route with the potential of passing lots of dogs (a route I can't handle when I have the two or three of them because I can't keep control if we see other dogs). Being alone is opening her world.
Now I am sure you are all wondering, what about poor Phod. Well, poor Phod can generally be off leash in our yard and all he wants to do is play fetch so he gets lots and lots of running up and down the hill after his frisbee or ball. He is not in need of this walk.Also, thank you all for your concern about my cut. People were concerned it was infected. The first picture I took was taken immediately after it happened. Was my first thought, I need to do first aid? No! I am a true blogger and my first thought was need a picture of that for the blog. Once I had the picture I cleaned it out very well. It was only painful for about 24 hours and seems to be healing nicely.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Spring - Where Are You?
Today is the first day of spring. It is not here yet. It was -20 C/-4 F yesterday. They are calling for 5 cm / 2inches of snow tomorrow.
Let's hope it comes soon!
These pictures were taken in our yard last evening.
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| Front yard - snow is still as high as the deck which is two steps up |
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| Side yard - still so deep we don't go over there |
Let's hope it comes soon!
Friendly reminder: Today is the last day to get your pictures in for Boyz or Girlz day. We won't get into time zones, as long as Lady has them tomorrow morning when she goes to work on our posts, she will consider them in on time. Email your ready to post picture to leeandphodATbellDOTnet.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
We were thrilled when our new pal Bonnie presented us with this award last week. Thanks Bonnie!
1. Does yoo sleep on da big bed wif yoo mum or duz yoo haf yoor own bed?
Hailey: I sleep on the bed with my people. I like to sleep on their legs.
Zaphod: I have a bed on the floor by the bed that I sleep in.
2. Wots yoor favwite treat?
Hailey: I like anything. I just love treats.
Zaphod: I don't like treats with fruit or veggies. I prefer things that are all meat.
3. Wots yoor favwitest fing to do eva?
Hailey: Let my people rub my belly.
Zaphod: Play fetch
4. Duz yoo dig holes?
Hailey: Yes, I love to dig.
Zaphod: Not as much as Hailey, because I love fetch so much.
5. Can yoo swim?
Hailey: I don't know, I won't go deep enough in the water.
Zaphod: I love to swim and play water fetch. Lady says I would swim across the lake to get my ball.
6. Duz yoo haf any furbros & sisfurs?
Hailey: Obviously I have my adopted brothers Zaphod and Nin and angel Baggy and sister angel Gemini. I have two biological siblings out there somewhere.
Zaphod: I don't remember if I have biological siblings. I love my adopted ones Hailey and Nin.
7. Duz yoo like summer or winter best and why?
Hailey: Summer - we can go out on longer walks and I love to roll on the grass.
Zaphod: Summer - I don't mind my frisbee but I love my ball the best and I am only allowed to have it when there is no snow. I also can't go to the beach in the winter.
8. Iz yoo scared of anyfing?
Hailey: Thunder, fireworks, children, gun fire - I am scared of lots of things.
Zaphod: Just the vacuum
9. Duz yoo bury fings for later?
Both: No. We got a BowserBox, does that count?
10.Duz yoo got yoor own Zombie Squad uniform or/and name tag?
Both: No we don't.
11.Iz yoo a barker or a whiner wen yoo wants sum fin?
Hailey: I actually stomp my feet.
Zaphod: I just stare.
What are yoor 11 random facts yoo'd like to share wif us?
1. Lady loves the little scar on Phod's nose.
2. When you are rubbing Hailey's belly she smiles.
3. Phod has taken to sleeping on his bed with his head on the floor.
4. We eat at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm (most of the time).
5. Lady usually takes us for our morning walk first thing. We are best behaved at this time.
6. Hailey watches TV and barks at other animals. She even recognizes the music of some of her least preferred commercials and will wake up and bark.
7. Zaphod doesn't love training time. He does it, but isn't excited.
8. Hailey gets so excited at training time she doesn't always listen.
9. Hailey and Lady share many qualities (anxiety, intensity, determination, stubbornness). Lady says Hailey is her in dog form.
10. The dogs ask to go out more on days Lady is home alone than days the Man is home alone.
11. Hailey often puts herself to bed in the evening.
1. Does yoo sleep on da big bed wif yoo mum or duz yoo haf yoor own bed?
Hailey: I sleep on the bed with my people. I like to sleep on their legs.
Zaphod: I have a bed on the floor by the bed that I sleep in.
2. Wots yoor favwite treat?
Hailey: I like anything. I just love treats.
Zaphod: I don't like treats with fruit or veggies. I prefer things that are all meat.
3. Wots yoor favwitest fing to do eva?
Hailey: Let my people rub my belly.
Zaphod: Play fetch
4. Duz yoo dig holes?
Hailey: Yes, I love to dig.
Zaphod: Not as much as Hailey, because I love fetch so much.
5. Can yoo swim?
Hailey: I don't know, I won't go deep enough in the water.
Zaphod: I love to swim and play water fetch. Lady says I would swim across the lake to get my ball.
6. Duz yoo haf any furbros & sisfurs?
Hailey: Obviously I have my adopted brothers Zaphod and Nin and angel Baggy and sister angel Gemini. I have two biological siblings out there somewhere.
Zaphod: I don't remember if I have biological siblings. I love my adopted ones Hailey and Nin.
7. Duz yoo like summer or winter best and why?
Hailey: Summer - we can go out on longer walks and I love to roll on the grass.
Zaphod: Summer - I don't mind my frisbee but I love my ball the best and I am only allowed to have it when there is no snow. I also can't go to the beach in the winter.
8. Iz yoo scared of anyfing?
Hailey: Thunder, fireworks, children, gun fire - I am scared of lots of things.
Zaphod: Just the vacuum
9. Duz yoo bury fings for later?
Both: No. We got a BowserBox, does that count?
10.Duz yoo got yoor own Zombie Squad uniform or/and name tag?
Both: No we don't.
11.Iz yoo a barker or a whiner wen yoo wants sum fin?
Hailey: I actually stomp my feet.
Zaphod: I just stare.
What are yoor 11 random facts yoo'd like to share wif us?
1. Lady loves the little scar on Phod's nose.
2. When you are rubbing Hailey's belly she smiles.
3. Phod has taken to sleeping on his bed with his head on the floor.
4. We eat at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm (most of the time).
5. Lady usually takes us for our morning walk first thing. We are best behaved at this time.
6. Hailey watches TV and barks at other animals. She even recognizes the music of some of her least preferred commercials and will wake up and bark.
7. Zaphod doesn't love training time. He does it, but isn't excited.
8. Hailey gets so excited at training time she doesn't always listen.
9. Hailey and Lady share many qualities (anxiety, intensity, determination, stubbornness). Lady says Hailey is her in dog form.
10. The dogs ask to go out more on days Lady is home alone than days the Man is home alone.
11. Hailey often puts herself to bed in the evening.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Mischief Monday - Hailey's Bad Week
Hailey didn't have the best week.
Wednesday: We had to adjust the dogs' schedule slightly. They were not alone any longer than usual, just later than usual. Hailey was over the moon when I got home she jumped up and got me good. It was very, very painful and people at work were concerned (it was very red and swollen on Thursday), although it is now healing well. The sharp nail has also been cut.
Saturday: We have been working on allowing Hailey to be off leash in the yard (which is not fenced). Man had let her out in the backyard, with supervision. Hailey decided to take herself for a walk. She did not come when called. She did not wait when told to.
The Man had to go through the bush, in knee deep snow, for about 20 minutes to get her. He actually found her up on the main road, which is very dangerous. Sigh! We are back to square one with the off leash training. She just can't be trusted.
Does anyone have experience with invisible fence? We are thinking about that for the spring. We really want her to have off leash time in a safe way.
Let's see what this week brings!
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| The cut |
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| Begging for treats after the escape |
Saturday: We have been working on allowing Hailey to be off leash in the yard (which is not fenced). Man had let her out in the backyard, with supervision. Hailey decided to take herself for a walk. She did not come when called. She did not wait when told to.
The Man had to go through the bush, in knee deep snow, for about 20 minutes to get her. He actually found her up on the main road, which is very dangerous. Sigh! We are back to square one with the off leash training. She just can't be trusted.
Does anyone have experience with invisible fence? We are thinking about that for the spring. We really want her to have off leash time in a safe way.
Let's see what this week brings!
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