October 2012

The first 6 weeks of 'Fall' have been chaotic.   We've been busy with back to school homework and starting extra-cirricular activities. We've also been diligently working on home renovations.  It's a life of one project after another right now.  Just getting into the swing of things proves to be an arduous task at times.

Part of Clover's daily routine is to walk with me as often as possible in the morning.  We've been fortunate enough to gather a few moms and their pets in the neighbourhood for walking partners. The big treat half way, is time off leash at the lakefront.  The dogs love it but the geese... not so much.  Last week Clover and I logged 25 km in four days! I've now got plantar faciitis ...but that is another story. 

This is Clover's halloween costume I found last month.  I had to open the seams for the shoulders to fit better and prevent chaffing. I'll be sure to post pics later!

She still loves to destroy my neatly folded laundry for a warm comfortable nap on the chesterfield. One day, I will film this just for a blog post. You must see it to believe the lengths she will go to. Achieving the perfect sleep spot is downright ridiculous!

Goodbye Summer

The end of summer came quickly.  The last week before Labour Day was spent soaking up the sunshine.  We picked up a life jacket to allow Clover more swimming freedom. It was well worth the decreased anxiety about her nails puncturing the liner. This way she has to float, rather than stand on her hind legs, which by the way she does incredibly well! When I met her father Mojo, he stood and placed his paws on my waist, quite comfortably standing for some time.  I'm not sure if that's a Vizsla thing, or an 'apple doesn't fall far from the tree' thing? She's definitely got an aptitude for 2 legged mobility....and hugging.

It took a little adjustment but with William's assistance, she's a pro now. There were lots of giggles to be had in the process.