I run with the Big Dogs now

• Rabies shots
• Dog license
• Vaccinations

Yup, I have them all. Guess what that means? - Dog Park!!! I had the funnest day of my entire life yesterday! You are probably wondering how this came about. Last weekend I went to my cousin Cash's house for one of the two-legged critter's (Garrett) birthday party. Cash, Huey and Crash were there too. They all got to run around and chase balls - I did too, but the leash I was on kept stopping me just short once in a while.

This is me chasing a ball with Huey. Mom didn't want me to be off my leash because of cars and every so often my interest in them makes it appear that I want to chase them. There is nothing further from the truth! It is not the cars I am after - I want to get the spinning wheels. Anyway, I was having so much fun running around that Mom had Dad get me a dog license so I could go to a special place called a "Dog Park " and run all around with other dogs.

At first I was a little leery about being with the other dogs (at least, that is what Mom said I was.) So, there was a fenced-in area for puppies (that would be me) and little dogs. I was the only one in there. The big dogs kept asking me if I could come out and play. And guess what? I got to run around without a leash!!! I made so many new friends! I ran with the BIG DOGS!!! I was careful to keep my pack in sight (Mom, Dad and Joey) and I was mostly good about coming back when called. I really hope they bring me here again. When we were done, we went back to the car - Dad said we were parked in a "Barking Lot"

I was so tired after my adventures today that I had Mom lay down next to me. Once she was asleep I relaxed and kicked back. All I did from then on was dream about the other dogs. I guess I didn't make a peep all night.

I graduated from Puppy Class tonight

I graduated from Puppy Class tonight! I even got to show off to the whole class what I taught Mom - when I lift my paw, she gives me a treat. It only took me a couple of days to teach her this. I know how to sit, lie down, and wait at the door. Sometimes I forget things, but Mom and Dad and Joey are very patient with me.

I take my Dad for walks in the morning, usually as the sun is coming up. There are so many interesting smells and sounds, and sometimes I get to meet new critters! My most favorite thing to do on walks is pick up clumps of grass (or sticks, or poop - I found a Ho Ho still in its wrapper the other morning). I still don't like walking in the rain or snow. Brrrr.

I am getting my voice. I figured out how to yodel all on my own! Dad looks so shocked when I do this - its as if I sound like an alien or something. I will try to remember to do a couple of pretend barks just to keep him happy.

I am looking forward to the weekend - I get to go to grandma & grandpa's house again. I hope that fun dog is there. It would be ok if the grouchy ones showed up, too - I think they are kidding me when they growl.

Talk to you later!

Copper