Hodge Podge of a Post

There has been a lot of fun around here lately. So much fun I’m giving you the cliff notes version.

Sit stays for CDX (Twist is the Sheltie)

On Friday Magnus and I spent the day at an obedience trial. Of course he wasn’t entered, but it was excellent socialization for him and a great chance to learn self control and patience in his crate around lots of other dogs.

It was an especially exciting day since we got to see our friend Twist earn his CDX. Twist is one of my favorite 4legged friends, he has so much character.

Maizey was not left out of the fun since she spent the day with Chloe and Charley.

Last week Magnus got to have his first take your dog to work day where he learned all about riding in the big truck.

One thing that I was very happy about was how well he handled all the loud noises of the truck. I set his mat on the seat in between us and he just laid there and slept while we drove around. I am going to get him a seat belt harness for next time, since there is no way to take a crate.

In other Magnus news he starts Agility For Fun class on thursday night. I am excited, but also nervous-as usual.

Unfortunately we had a funeral to attend in Saturday so we missed Maizey’s Petite Pals class. Next week we’ll be back on schedule with that.

Maizey’s eyes are better, though I know until I have the $900.00 to do the allergy testing they will continue to have problems. She does have some relief with the meds she is on now, so that will have to be good enough for now.

Marie gave us a new crate that Maizey loves. It’s a soft sided travel crate, but it is super light and the best one I’ve had yet. Maizey  loves it so much that I’ve hardly been able to get her out of it since I set it up! Thanks Marie!

Charley and Chloe are staying with us this week, so Magnus is in heaven. He is in love with Chloe and they play so well together. I figure with all four of them to walk I ought to get in some good miles for the Challenge. If you have suggestions for managing a four dog household I would love to hear them!

Well this is a disjointed crazy post, but I wanted to at least update for myself. Don’t give up on our poor neglected blog, I have a big announcement coming with exciting news so you’ll have to keep coming around for that!

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  • Marie

    Thanks for coming out on Friday and for getting video of Twist finishing his CDX! I’m glad Maizey and Magnus are liking the new crate. They always look so cozy all snuggled up with each other.

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Thanks for having me! I appreciate all the ways you help me get the dogs out and about. Your a great training partner I learn a lot every time we work together. Thanks!!

  • sara

    Oreo has that crate, and loves it. I think he likes it because it is so dark.

    They look all snuggled up inside. Looking forward to hearing about your classes!

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Hi Sara, Maizey loves that crate too, and I do think it’s cause its so dark. I think minimizing the stimulation for a fearful pup lets them relax more. I am going to try this crate in the car, it’s not the safest, but I think for short jaunts it will help me see if it helps her do better. If it does I may try to make a dark cover for her car crate and see if that helps her. Thanks for commenting!!

  • 20something Saver

    Love those crates.. $900 for allergies! The things we do for our 4 legged family members :)

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Thanks for commenting Elizabeth! Unfortunately 900.00 wouldn’t be the biggest bill we have ever had for the princessface maizey. Between both her knee surgeries, we are into this little girl for a lot more than 900.00.LOL She’s worth it though, I can’t imagine life with out her! How is the walking going? This has been a slow week for me, but I’m looking forward to tomorrow and a new walking day.:))

  • http://kendalldog.blogspot.com/ Gretchen

    I love the picture of the two dogs in the crate. They sure look tuckered out. I wish we had a Take Your Dogs to Work day. Two of my co-workers have Cavaliers. In fact, one was at our house all day yesterday while his dad and I were at work. I think I have pictures scheduled to go up on Friday.

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      Nice to hear from you Gretchen! Kendall sure is a cutie! Since we are self employed we can have take your dog to work day anytime we want but I only take them if I know it will be fun for them. I wish I knew other Cav owners to have play dates with it’s so cute when you get a gaggle of Cav’s running around. They just aren’t very common in this area, but there is one in Maizey’s class so maybe we will get to know her. Can’t wait to see the pics!

  • http://barknabout.blogspot.com Misskodee

    I sneak Becky into dog shows to watch Molly for socialization too. I think its really great for them at a young age to learn to take it in stride. Kodee is much more like Maisey I think. I’m pretty excited for you to start agility… means I get to see lots of pictures and hear about your training. :) What a cute picture of Magnus in the truck. Take your dog to work day? What a great place you must work at!

    • http://www.lessonsfrom4legs.com Katie

      You know how much I love my little girl, but I must admit it’s nice to have this easy going little guy that I can haul around with me!;) He just takes it all in and is so laid back. I hope to get Maizey to that point eventually, but I think trials may be unrealistic. It’s okay tho, each one fills their own space in my heart.:)

      I don’t know how well we will do with pics of the agility, but I will try. It’s sort of a tough class for me so I’m just going into it to have fun. I think Magnus would do great with agility, but I dont know if I’m cut our for it.LOL

      It seems I need to do a post on what take your dog to work day is for us, I must have wet everyones appetite!;) Thanks for commenting!