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Leo is NOT amused
That title pretty much says it all. Leo is not a happy camper the last couple days. You see, his mean mom took him to vet and left him there. While he was there, he got sleepy and when he woke up, his boy parts were gone. Ooooo, those evil humans.
Now, we know Leo does not like change. It never goes over well, ever. So, we wanted to try to avoid any kind of e-collar because we knew it wouldn't go over well. We lasted 1 day before Leo was trying to lick his incision. So the collar went on. In an effort to make this as painless as possible, we bought an inflatable collar instead of making him wear the traditional cone contraption (we were pretty sure that would result in broken things and a very traumatized Leo).
Leo is NOT amused with his new headwear
Poor guy could not figure out how to lay down or get comfortable with the collar on.
"Maybe if I sit on mom I'll feel better."
Mom has a great view . . . not
Finally I took pity on Leo and sat on the floor. He snuggled in (in hopes I would save him from the evil collar) and then figured out how to use it as a pillow and fell asleep.
But then we repeated the same problem this morning. The only way he could get comfortable was to lay on top of me. And Rocky didn't want to be left out. (Don't mind me, I had just gotten out of the shower and was trying to get the rest of my coffee in me)
For now Leo is napping on the floor without the inflatable collar. Some outside time with the Mr helped tire him out. And I am hoping he understand my rule that if he leaves his incision alone and stay in a room with a human, he can have it off. But if he wants to roam the house or bugs his incision, it goes back on. Wish us all luck, it is going to be a tough couple days.
Now, we know Leo does not like change. It never goes over well, ever. So, we wanted to try to avoid any kind of e-collar because we knew it wouldn't go over well. We lasted 1 day before Leo was trying to lick his incision. So the collar went on. In an effort to make this as painless as possible, we bought an inflatable collar instead of making him wear the traditional cone contraption (we were pretty sure that would result in broken things and a very traumatized Leo).
Leo is NOT amused with his new headwear
Poor guy could not figure out how to lay down or get comfortable with the collar on.
"Maybe if I sit on mom I'll feel better."
Mom has a great view . . . not
Finally I took pity on Leo and sat on the floor. He snuggled in (in hopes I would save him from the evil collar) and then figured out how to use it as a pillow and fell asleep.
But then we repeated the same problem this morning. The only way he could get comfortable was to lay on top of me. And Rocky didn't want to be left out. (Don't mind me, I had just gotten out of the shower and was trying to get the rest of my coffee in me)
For now Leo is napping on the floor without the inflatable collar. Some outside time with the Mr helped tire him out. And I am hoping he understand my rule that if he leaves his incision alone and stay in a room with a human, he can have it off. But if he wants to roam the house or bugs his incision, it goes back on. Wish us all luck, it is going to be a tough couple days.
Dock Jumping wrapup
I am a few days late with the wrap up, but things got even busier after the weekend. Rocky went into Sunday being 4th in the Senior division. The top 5 dogs make the finals later in the day. Rocky gave it his all, but there were 2 other dogs that jumped a smidge bigger than him and dropped him down to 6th. He might have jumped a bit better, but there were some handler errors. The Mr and I were a bit rusty from 3 months off, but not Rocky. We are incredibly proud of Rocketmonster! His best jump of the weekend was 19'6", that is only 1 foot less than his personal best he set in September. Not bad for a dog who has had a pretty lazy winter due to cold and ice.
This is the only picture we got. Look at that smile and the intensity!
This is the only picture we got. Look at that smile and the intensity!
Jumping - Day 2
I'll post a wrap-up once the weekend is over, but just wanted to give a quick update. Rocky was jumping good today too. His best jump was 19'6". As of right now, that puts us 4th in his division. But there is 1 more round of jumping before finals.
Dock jumping has started for 2010
The first event for 2010 has begun. On his first day, Rocky's best jump was 19'4". Not bad for an 8 year old dog who has been rather lazy this winter. Two more days of jumping - we will see what it brings.
Leo versus his tail
Leo doesn't just chase his tail, he catches it and pulls himself around by it. This cracks the Mr and I up. But it never lasts long enough for us to get it on video. I finally did. And the licking he does at the end, that is because he pulls so hard, he pulls hair out of his tail. Silly, silly Leo.
Leo versus his tail video
Leo versus his tail video
Fun snow day
We finally got some big snowfall here in the great white north. This is the biggest snow we have had this winter and we ended up with about 8 inches. Needless to say the boys were ready to go play.
Leo couldn't wait for us to get a lot of snow, so he started yesterday when we only had an inch or so.
"Um, do I have something on my face?"
Boy, was Leo excited this morning to see that the couple inches we had when we went to bed had multiplied to lots and lots of snow. The Mr and I went outside to clean off his car to head to work and Leo did not want to come back in. So, he camped out on the deck to survey his snowy domain.
King of the mountain
(sorry it is dark, the sun wasn't up yet)
"Hey, what's in here?"
This is Leo after 2 hours outside supervising me shoveling and snow blowing.
The boys were so tired, they put themselves in their crates and napped for at least an hour. Now that is unheard of!
And then in an effort to redeem myself to all of you, I took the boys out to play again to get some action shots to share. You see it is hard to take pictures while I am shoveling.
Rocky chasing the Frisbee
(sorry he is blurry, he was fast today)
"Mom, throw my Frisbee! I like to play Frisbee!"
Leo rolling in the snow - like always.
Leo says, "What?"
All in all a fun day in the snow for the boys and me.
Leo couldn't wait for us to get a lot of snow, so he started yesterday when we only had an inch or so.
"Um, do I have something on my face?"
Boy, was Leo excited this morning to see that the couple inches we had when we went to bed had multiplied to lots and lots of snow. The Mr and I went outside to clean off his car to head to work and Leo did not want to come back in. So, he camped out on the deck to survey his snowy domain.
King of the mountain
"Hey, what's in here?"
This is Leo after 2 hours outside supervising me shoveling and snow blowing.
The boys were so tired, they put themselves in their crates and napped for at least an hour. Now that is unheard of!
And then in an effort to redeem myself to all of you, I took the boys out to play again to get some action shots to share. You see it is hard to take pictures while I am shoveling.
Rocky chasing the Frisbee
"Mom, throw my Frisbee! I like to play Frisbee!"
Leo rolling in the snow - like always.
Leo says, "What?"
All in all a fun day in the snow for the boys and me.
Leo makes silly faces
The day after my niece and nephew left, the Mr and I were recovering, I mean, hanging out. Leo was not happy about his new friends being gone and was being a general pain. Poor Mr, he isn't used to Leo behaving like this. I, however, get this Leo at least once a week. Although it doesn't usually last as long as it did Tuesday. But I think that is because the Mr and I were both home and Leo was hoping to convince one human to bend to his will. So, in an effort to calm the Leo monster, I was showing the Mr how I sit on the floor and Leo lays with me and I rub his head and ears (I think it helps quiet all the voices in his head). The Mr was laughing at the faces Leo was making.
"Oh, mom is rubbing head."
"It feels sooooooo good!"
"Oh, mom is rubbing head."
"It feels sooooooo good!"
We are back
We are back and blogging. We (ok, me) had some camera issues. I ended up needing to buy a new point and shoot camera. The Mr has a fancy SLR, but I prefer the ease and size of a point and shoot to catch all the great Team Rocketdog moments. Then add in a visit from our niece and nephew and things have been a bit crazy around here. Like this -
Leo says, "Um, where is my crate? It belongs right here."
Leo says, "Um, where is my crate? It belongs right here."
When Leo is quiet
you should always go check on him. He isn't necessarily getting into trouble, but he could be waiting for just the right moment. So, Leo had been a bit too quiet for a bit too long this morning and I went to check on him. He wasn't getting in trouble, but he certainly was in an interesting predicament.
Leo says, "I'm not up to anything!"
"Just looking for kibble and treats that I may have flung out of my Kong earlier."
"Anything behind here?"
"Maybe around the corner?"
"Why are you laughing at me? I do to fit back here!" (now I just have to figure out how to get out)
Leo says, "I'm not up to anything!"
"Just looking for kibble and treats that I may have flung out of my Kong earlier."
"Anything behind here?"
"Maybe around the corner?"
"Why are you laughing at me? I do to fit back here!" (now I just have to figure out how to get out)
More Christmas toys
Christmas just keeps coming for the boys. We got a package yesterday and it had more toys for the boys (and a few things for us). Not that they are spoiled or anything.
Leo isn't sure what to think. He always has to investigate new toys, or new treats or new people or . . . . well, anything new.
Rocky on the other hand goes straight for the head, er I mean squeaker.
Leo says, "Oh, it's a toy!"
Rocky decides that he should just shake it.
Leo isn't sure what to think. He always has to investigate new toys, or new treats or new people or . . . . well, anything new.
Rocky on the other hand goes straight for the head, er I mean squeaker.
Leo says, "Oh, it's a toy!"
Rocky decides that he should just shake it.
