This is Kramer in his harness asleep while we were travelling. Does he look relaxed?Monday, December 10, 2007
Kramer on holiday
We left early on Friday morning with Kramer strapped in his harness on the back seat. He somehow managed to get out of the harness until I tightened it. (He's been clipped and is not as wooly as he sometimes has been. We left the main highway before Nambour and went to the supermarket to pick up a few items (including dog food) that we had forgotten before heaving home. We left Kramer in the carfor the short time, but when we came back he had his snout in my handbag searching for treats.
Back in his harness we kept going and called in at a few small towns along the Mary Valley Highway. We got out of the car at one small town and found a cafe for lunch. A small pizza was shared at a table under the awning of the shop. We remarked at the way the country shops had these huge awnings which provided much shade from the burning sun, and a wonderful spot for outdoor eating.
Kramer made a friend or two - people are always coming to him for a pat. "Isn't he cute" etc. which of course he loves.
We arrived at the B & B in the afternoon, and met up with the hosts, and their dog, Tulla. Kramer was less than friendly - so we kept them apart.
The accomodation was wonderful, and they do allow the dogs inside the room. Kramer clip clopped along the plastic timberlook floor and sounded like he was tap dancing.
He went for a short walk - but as usual decided that walking was not for him! We ate a snack meal in our room, without going "out" to dine, and Kramer tried to settle into this unfamiliar surroundings.
Late in the day as the sun was going down, Kramer spied his reflection in the glass door. Immediately his tail and hackles went up, and he growled as he walked towards his menacing reflection! It was all over in a split second as he launched onto the mystery dog and banged his face into the glass door. He couldn't work it out.
We laughed and laughed, while Kramer just looked confused.
Back in his harness we kept going and called in at a few small towns along the Mary Valley Highway. We got out of the car at one small town and found a cafe for lunch. A small pizza was shared at a table under the awning of the shop. We remarked at the way the country shops had these huge awnings which provided much shade from the burning sun, and a wonderful spot for outdoor eating.
Kramer made a friend or two - people are always coming to him for a pat. "Isn't he cute" etc. which of course he loves.
We arrived at the B & B in the afternoon, and met up with the hosts, and their dog, Tulla. Kramer was less than friendly - so we kept them apart.
The accomodation was wonderful, and they do allow the dogs inside the room. Kramer clip clopped along the plastic timberlook floor and sounded like he was tap dancing.
He went for a short walk - but as usual decided that walking was not for him! We ate a snack meal in our room, without going "out" to dine, and Kramer tried to settle into this unfamiliar surroundings.
Late in the day as the sun was going down, Kramer spied his reflection in the glass door. Immediately his tail and hackles went up, and he growled as he walked towards his menacing reflection! It was all over in a split second as he launched onto the mystery dog and banged his face into the glass door. He couldn't work it out.
We laughed and laughed, while Kramer just looked confused.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Kramer's Holiday Plans
Owning a Gerbera Farm limits one's holiday time, but this week we are all going away. Yes, Kramer too! We have found a Bed and Breakfast up near Gympie, that takes dogs too, so Kramer is about to have a holiday with us.
We will only be away for two days - but that will be a nice break. The folk at the B & B have dogs, as it is a working farm too, so apparently (according to an email I received) the dogs there are looking forward to meeting Kramer.
Kramer is not too fussed about other dogs, so it will be interesting.
He has a harness for driving long distances in the car, and lies on his back in a completely relaxed fashion with his feet in the air. We call it Qantas Club - for he does treat such adventures as if he is a VIP. And of course he is!
So, today he has a bath, and tomorrow early we set off for our adventure. I can feel some photographs coming on..............
We will only be away for two days - but that will be a nice break. The folk at the B & B have dogs, as it is a working farm too, so apparently (according to an email I received) the dogs there are looking forward to meeting Kramer.
Kramer is not too fussed about other dogs, so it will be interesting.
He has a harness for driving long distances in the car, and lies on his back in a completely relaxed fashion with his feet in the air. We call it Qantas Club - for he does treat such adventures as if he is a VIP. And of course he is!
So, today he has a bath, and tomorrow early we set off for our adventure. I can feel some photographs coming on..............
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Kramer is Ageing
Well, aren't we all. But more and more Kramer is sleeping for long periods and doing very little office.
But he still can be naughty. He loves to look in the kitchen tidy and see if there is any food for him. We do usually remember, if we are leaving him unattended in the house we put the kitchen tidy up on the bench.
This week though, he had a good feed. The bone, still with meat on it, from the lamb roast some days before was in the bin and proved too much of a temptation. When MM returned to the kitchen after going downstairs to do something, found Kramer midst a pile of debris from the kitchen tidy, chewing on the bone. When he was "sprung" and ran without the bone with his tail between his legs to the front door. As if he could get out there!
There's still life in the old dog.
But he still can be naughty. He loves to look in the kitchen tidy and see if there is any food for him. We do usually remember, if we are leaving him unattended in the house we put the kitchen tidy up on the bench.
This week though, he had a good feed. The bone, still with meat on it, from the lamb roast some days before was in the bin and proved too much of a temptation. When MM returned to the kitchen after going downstairs to do something, found Kramer midst a pile of debris from the kitchen tidy, chewing on the bone. When he was "sprung" and ran without the bone with his tail between his legs to the front door. As if he could get out there!
There's still life in the old dog.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Kramer has a hair cut
We do send Kramer to Hair of the Dog on a regular basis for a bath and a clip. These days, at the beginning of summer he gets a real hair cut, and comes home with a spring in his step! He really does enjoy not having all that excess hair.
In December we are going away and have found a B & B which also welcomes one's canine pet. It is just out of Gympie - so quite a drive but we are looking forward to spending two nights at Lagoon Pocket.
Kramer will enjoy the trip and the two days of relaxation.
In December we are going away and have found a B & B which also welcomes one's canine pet. It is just out of Gympie - so quite a drive but we are looking forward to spending two nights at Lagoon Pocket.
Kramer will enjoy the trip and the two days of relaxation.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Where have I been?
I've just noticed how long it is since I've posted on Kramer's Diary. I apologise. It is very slack of me, especially as the last entry was about Kramer being sick.
Here it is November 1st, and he is alive and well, of course. In fact he's a pretty cool dude right now as he was clipped yesterday, and I'm sure he's quite happy about that as the weather has become hot and humid and he'd be more comfortable, much more comfortable without all that excess fur.
We send him to Hair of the Dog - with Kim Thorne at Manly. We met Kim when she was a vet nurse at our local vet and we've learned that she does a great job with Kramer. And he likes going there.
Yesterday he was the last dog in the shop - and he was fretting a bit when he realised that he was the only remaining canine!
MM picked him up and walked him out to the car, andwhen he reached the footpath he did a massive pee, as he usually does. He can hold on while he's at Hair of the Dog, but the smile of relief on his face afterwards was unmistakable.
He's been pretty good lately - though found more hiding places when he works out that we are going out and he is to be send down to his day bed. Oh, well.
Here it is November 1st, and he is alive and well, of course. In fact he's a pretty cool dude right now as he was clipped yesterday, and I'm sure he's quite happy about that as the weather has become hot and humid and he'd be more comfortable, much more comfortable without all that excess fur.
We send him to Hair of the Dog - with Kim Thorne at Manly. We met Kim when she was a vet nurse at our local vet and we've learned that she does a great job with Kramer. And he likes going there.
Yesterday he was the last dog in the shop - and he was fretting a bit when he realised that he was the only remaining canine!
MM picked him up and walked him out to the car, andwhen he reached the footpath he did a massive pee, as he usually does. He can hold on while he's at Hair of the Dog, but the smile of relief on his face afterwards was unmistakable.
He's been pretty good lately - though found more hiding places when he works out that we are going out and he is to be send down to his day bed. Oh, well.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Kramer gets sick
One morning when we went to let Kramer out for the day he was decidedly sick. He just didn't move. He lay on his bed moaning. We suspected it was his back, and tried to get to the vet. It wasn't until late in the day that we could get an appointment.
He was a sore and sorry boy - but gladly his only ailment was his back, as we had thought. He had some skin irritions and we think that scratching he has caused some strain on his back. In any case it slowed him down somewhat. He is on medication, and is much better though he's lost whatever spring he had in his step.
He actually ignored the grand children when they arrived. Instead of jumping for joy when they came, he barely raises his head, so he must still be a bit sore.
Perhaps we should take him for a walk? :)
He was a sore and sorry boy - but gladly his only ailment was his back, as we had thought. He had some skin irritions and we think that scratching he has caused some strain on his back. In any case it slowed him down somewhat. He is on medication, and is much better though he's lost whatever spring he had in his step.
He actually ignored the grand children when they arrived. Instead of jumping for joy when they came, he barely raises his head, so he must still be a bit sore.
Perhaps we should take him for a walk? :)
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