2008.09.15
Storm update
No, this is not Kevin Myatt's weather blog and not the latest news about hurricanes.
I haven't posted any news about our little Stormy lately, and I have had a few requests.
He's not really a little dude anymore. I think he has to be about 35 pounds now, with a stocky build and a low center of gravity.
He's still excavating holes in the backyard, so before winter sets in we plan to invest in a sandbox so we can have a safe and appropriate place for him to dig. (My hubby reads this blog, and I haven't really shared that tidbit with him yet. Surprise, honey! Can I borrow the SUV?)
Stormy and Coral play very nicely together now; they were engaged in a wicked game of steal-the-toy last night that was very amusing. Coral had a squeaky toy and Stormy waited for his opportunity to grab it. He snatched it the second she dropped it.
She chased him a bit to get it back, and he used his best evasive tactics, under the coffee table, behind the chair, anywhere she couldn't fit, jut to tease her. Eventually she just lied down on the floor and watched him.
After a while he came over and squeaked it right in her face. Coral waited. He squeaked it a few more times. Then she snatched it back. And the game starts all over again.
Hours of fun for the whole family.
Next step is to get Stormy into some classes so he can refine his "sit-stay-come" behaviors. "Sit" is no problem. "Stay" is getting better. "Come?" Well, we need some work there.
Stormy is pretty headstrong, emotionally and physically. Meaning that he has a head like a cement block, which comes in handy for butting open the screen door and, unfortunately, toppling the spring-tension pet gates in the kitchen. Oh well, we knew that would never last.
Aw! He looks like is saying, "C'mon Mom I want to play, okay?"
Adorable squeaky toy story. Ah the younger siblings can always get away with games like that.
Comment by Heather Froeschl — September 15, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Such a handsome little boy!! Sounds like he's learning some lessons in patience from his big sister!
Comment by Kim — September 15, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
Hubby here.....
I'm just glad you told me before I came home as saw it in the backyard!
Comment by Phil — September 15, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
Little Storm is growing up so fast! He is such a beautiful dog. I love that look on his face in the picture!!! I hope the sandbox does the trick for the hole digging. I never got one for Holly and I continue to have many holes in the backyard...there is a new one daily. I think both of them are digging for treasures and who knows..maybe someday they will bring us something really cool besides lots of mud and dirt!! Give my love to Storm..what a beauty!!!
Comment by Deborah — September 16, 2008 @ 9:01 am
Aww...I can see some of the puppy he was in that pic! I can't wait to see him next weekend! Then I can give him love for myself! I miss that stinky puppy breathe (which he's probably lost now...lol)! Thanks for the update.
Comment by Amy — September 18, 2008 @ 9:45 pm