We are doing some research for a "dog friendly" holiday spot for a weekend away. There are quite a few these days. A number of websites have them listed.
When we had Chloe too, we went to a spot which was high in the hills behind Boonah. There were wonderful little primitive huts in a beautiful setting with spectacular views. The cabin was simple - with adequate facilities. The dogs were allowed inside the house, which was good, as it turned out to be very cold wet and miserable.
We took them for a walk and it was so muddy the mud collected on their little feet and just kept building up, so it looked like they were walking on high heeled shoes. The mud collected in their fur, and we had to wash them using very small bowls. There was a wood stove inside that warmed the place up and helped us dry them off.
In many ways it was a wonderful weekend - and we all enjoyed it.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Kramer Walking
We always get laughs when we take Kramer for a walk. We don't know why he does it - but he chooses NOT to walk. He'll walk for a few feet with great enthusiasm, and for no known reason, he will stop. NOTHING will get him to walk.
The above photo shows what he does. He just sits or stands - MOTIONLESS. All the encouragement in the world won't make a differents. He is NOT going to walk.
We always get a laugh from the other walkers. Taking our dog for a walk. HA!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Kramer and the Pizza Box
The pizza was long gone, but the aroma lingered. Kramer found an empty pizza box and opened it and licked off all of the food remnants - even licked a hole through the bottom of the box.
We played tricks on him and put cheese in it just so that we could witness his prowess in getting into the closed pizza box.
I have a short video which I must try and load so that readers can see him.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
He's such a lazy dog
Our Kramer has not been interested in playing games. Throw a ball? He'll watch it roll past. Try to get him to "play"? He just looks bored and does nothing.
But every now and then, he will, for no apparent reason get a wicked glint in his eye and play a short lived game of "chasey" around the house. He gets quite excited and he will even catch and run with a soft toy that most of the time is ignored.
After about 5 minutes he finds his way to his water bowl, and flops on his mat.
Game over.
But every now and then, he will, for no apparent reason get a wicked glint in his eye and play a short lived game of "chasey" around the house. He gets quite excited and he will even catch and run with a soft toy that most of the time is ignored.
After about 5 minutes he finds his way to his water bowl, and flops on his mat.
Game over.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
It rained
And Kramer does not like rain. So while we have been suffering from the drought, for Kramer it is a bonus. The lawn does not get wet! He hats getting his feet wet!
Each morning when he wakes up he goes out onto the lawn to pee - and if the lawn is wet he walks gingerly as if walking slowly will keep the wet off his feet. He sometimes needs "encouragement".
It did rain a little overnight. Not heavy but for a while it was consistent light rain, and we could hear it running down the drainpipes. It was a good sound. Not enough to to break the drought - but our lawns will probably turn green within 48 hours. More rain is forecast - but only light showers.
Last night when Kramer was "put to bed" he was quiet for about 10 minutes and then chose to protest. He barked and banged on the door of his pen.
As usual it takes a bang on the floor - in fact three bangs by a shoe on the floor upstairs. It always works a treat. Silence.
When he woke this morning Kramer gingerly picked his way along the side of the house - walking on the spots that the rain did not reach. He found his spot - peed and carefully walked back the way he had come. His feet were still wet.
Each morning when he wakes up he goes out onto the lawn to pee - and if the lawn is wet he walks gingerly as if walking slowly will keep the wet off his feet. He sometimes needs "encouragement".
It did rain a little overnight. Not heavy but for a while it was consistent light rain, and we could hear it running down the drainpipes. It was a good sound. Not enough to to break the drought - but our lawns will probably turn green within 48 hours. More rain is forecast - but only light showers.
Last night when Kramer was "put to bed" he was quiet for about 10 minutes and then chose to protest. He barked and banged on the door of his pen.
As usual it takes a bang on the floor - in fact three bangs by a shoe on the floor upstairs. It always works a treat. Silence.
When he woke this morning Kramer gingerly picked his way along the side of the house - walking on the spots that the rain did not reach. He found his spot - peed and carefully walked back the way he had come. His feet were still wet.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
It's been a lazy week
Kramer has spent the last few days sleeping or seeking new hiding places. When he realises we are planning to leave the house he hides. We no longer leave the office door open when we know we are to go out - that has blocked off his safest hiding place (under the desk and almost impossible to extricate!)
But there are others - it is just a matter of finding them. Fortunately he doesn't fit UNDER any of the beds, but he's now discovered he can "burrow" under the blanket that is at the end of the bed.
The weather is so mild here - for early May it is amazing that we still don't need even a sheet on us at night - the autumn lower temperatures really haven't come. If the bed is not yet made and we are making an early exit he has found a way to wriggle between the end of the bed and the blanket. He's not quite mastered it, so it is easy to see him.
He'll keep trying.
But there are others - it is just a matter of finding them. Fortunately he doesn't fit UNDER any of the beds, but he's now discovered he can "burrow" under the blanket that is at the end of the bed.
The weather is so mild here - for early May it is amazing that we still don't need even a sheet on us at night - the autumn lower temperatures really haven't come. If the bed is not yet made and we are making an early exit he has found a way to wriggle between the end of the bed and the blanket. He's not quite mastered it, so it is easy to see him.
He'll keep trying.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
A bit more walking
We went for a drive on Sunday afternoon - with Kramer of course. We stopped and bought some icecreams on the esplanade, before driving to watch the boats coming into harbour in the late afternoon.
Kramer had his lead on and reluctantly got out of the car and followed me for a while. As usual we are the butt of jokes as we try and entice the little fellow to walk. In the end he did walk quite a long distance (for him), and he got quite a spring in his step. But we had to carry himback.
While there we noticed a big boat at the Manly Jetty, so we drove around there to have a look. It was a private boat, seemingly run by a couple of seniors, who were tied up at the jetty. Certainly the folk must have a big bank balance as the fuel alone would create a hefty hole in the account!
The Port of Brisbane security officer turned up, and asked them to leave the jetty. There is a rule that permits boats to tie up at the jetty for only one hour. And they had already been there for an hour. So we watch them leave.
There were some girls fishing on the jetty and they asked if they could pat Kramer. We could have left him there - they cuddled and patted him and he just "melted" into their arms. There was a little girl - about one - and she too cuddled Kramer. He is so good with little children and anyone who makes a fuss of him.
He did walk a little way along the jetty too. But we did have to carry him a bit. Lazy dog.
Kramer had his lead on and reluctantly got out of the car and followed me for a while. As usual we are the butt of jokes as we try and entice the little fellow to walk. In the end he did walk quite a long distance (for him), and he got quite a spring in his step. But we had to carry himback.
While there we noticed a big boat at the Manly Jetty, so we drove around there to have a look. It was a private boat, seemingly run by a couple of seniors, who were tied up at the jetty. Certainly the folk must have a big bank balance as the fuel alone would create a hefty hole in the account!
The Port of Brisbane security officer turned up, and asked them to leave the jetty. There is a rule that permits boats to tie up at the jetty for only one hour. And they had already been there for an hour. So we watch them leave.
There were some girls fishing on the jetty and they asked if they could pat Kramer. We could have left him there - they cuddled and patted him and he just "melted" into their arms. There was a little girl - about one - and she too cuddled Kramer. He is so good with little children and anyone who makes a fuss of him.
He did walk a little way along the jetty too. But we did have to carry him a bit. Lazy dog.
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