Happy New Week

The Invading Balloon

Anu the Cockapoo: The Invading Balloon

Anu is not happy with this “invader” in her home, a simple balloon. Funny video.

 

Social Play

Anu’s un-social behavior until recently has been based on her extreme shyness. She typically holds back, hides behind me, and barks or cries and will not let people pet her. You can only imagine how happy I was that she played with Holly, a Cavapoo, today in her training class. She is becoming more and more comfortable in public.

She is trusting humans more now, as well. Our trainer was able to take her leash while Anu listened to commands. She even took a treat from the other pup’s human and allowed her to pet her.

Favorite Pup Memes and Signs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anu Loves the Car Wash

I thought Anu was going to be so nervous and anxious going through the car wash. She loved it. She looks so happy and cute, having fun all strapped into her car safety seat.

I should take a video next time.

Anu’s New Favorite Toy

Anu loves her new toy, although she has a ton of favorites. The day she got it she would not let it out of her sight. Now she likes to have it at night for bedtime.

 

Effect of Training in the Dog’s Brain Infographic

Pet Safety at the Beach

Anu has been to the beach about 3 times. The first 2 times she was really nervous. The last time she was ready to explore. We use her harness and leash. It is safer for puppy when using a proper restraint. We have jellyfish that wash up; this particular day, there was construction equipment, and other dogs, as well as a strong undertow in cold-ish water. We brought her a portable water bottle and dish and poop bags. It is easy for a 19 pound exploring and active puppy to get dehydrated and they always want to poop when you least expect them to. 😉

She had fun. And was excited to play on the edge of the foam with her family’s day out at the beach.

 

 

 

Anu is Back to Her “Stick Finds”

It looks like she attempted a small tree:

She is quite pleased with this branch but figured out it had too many smaller branches, so she tried to take them off herself:

I stepped in and helped her get it to manageable, which she then proudly carried home:

Anu Loves Chillin’ by the Pool

 

When Anu has had enough of the sun she cools off in the shade under the lounge chair.