It's snowing!

Today was a winter wonderland after a week or two of warm weather (40 degrees). I enjoyed the clear roads and not wearing my coat. I do love fresh snow and so does Kobe! I took this video at lunch.

Training Day

Sage and Kobe had their first day of training. I'm not sure who was more excited. I took Kobe over for his 7:15 class. The first part of the class, we sat in a circle while the teacher discussed her training methods. To the right of us was a massive Kuvasz and the to the left a giant Airedale. ' Then we went over what our dogs know and how to walk your dog. Kobe spent his time smelling the floor and trying to get out his cheese treats.

Kobe and I watched Jeremy and Sage during their class. We left after while, because Kobe was getting too excited when he'd see Sage. Sage loves training for the social aspect and spends her time laying on the floor looking cute and whimpering and yowling for attention.

Playmates

Last weekend, Kobe got his last distemper booster shot--it's amazing how calm he is--at the vet's office. The appointment was on Saturday. Sometimes the employees have their dogs in the office and Kobe plays with them and other patients. Kobe is very sociable and I want to encourage it. Here are some of the photographs I took at the vet's office.



Here are some pictures Murphy and Kobe. Murphy is Brienne's dog. She worked at the vet's office, but also worked with a horse-assisted therapy program. She moved to Wyoming so no more play dates. Here are some pictures of Kobe and Murphy hanging out.

Life in Alaska

We walked the dogs around the neighborhood. When returning home, Kobe froze on the steps of our porch. We had a moose standing next to our door. We walked down the street and waited for the moose to move away. We were able to sneak back in and I grabbed my camera and took pictures of the moose eating the shrubs next to my house. Click on the pictures if you want a closer view.

Here the dogs are on patrol - keeping an eye on the fenced yard. I signed Sage and Kobe up for classes. Kobe has Beginning and Sage has Advanced Beginning that starts February 24. The classes are back to back. I work with Kobe and Jere will work with Sage.

Kobe going crazy over one of his many toys. A good dog is entertained with his toys. A bored dog chews the cords on your iron, vacuum cleaner, and your hair dryer.


And now it's time to sleep . . . .

Pet New Year 2010

Pet New Year was held at Alaska Mill and Feed and was sponsored by Anchorage Animal Care and Control. They had a lot of dog food specials and demonstrations by several dog groups. We took Sage and Kobe with us; they got to meet several people and dogs. I got more information on flyball, a relay race for dogs. Then we took the dogs to visit my sister, who works on the weekend for an animal hospital. On the way home, Kobe threw up a bit. Kobe had squeezed himself through the pet screen and was sitting in the back seats. It's funny Sage used to try to get into the back seats. Now that she's the older dog, the center of calm.

Today it snowed, which is good. Tomorrow is the Ski for Women, which raises money for Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC). I won't be participating this year. I had to mention it; it's one of the many events that make Anchorage great!

Here are some pictures of my crazy dogs!