Sunday Morning

We decided that while it is very important that Gypsy and Rim spend a bunch of time together and pal around, it is also important that we both do something "one on one" with each of them. We want them to keep their individuality and rely on us rather than each other. I'm not sure if that is the way to go about this two dog thing or not but that is what we are doing. Sunday morning rolled around and I could tell Gypsy really needed a walk. She (we all) had a big day yesterday that I will fill you in on later. I could just tell Gyp needed to be off on her own with me and time away from Rim. So, what better thing tho do than take a nice walk on Sunday morning. We are having a beautiful, crisp morning. Perfect for a nice walk.

Enough talking. Let's go!

BTW did you notice my matching collar and leash?

So off we went and I could see Gypsy relaxing with each step. We saw people out jogging and met a few other dogs out for walks. We passed by the big farm house that they picked up and moved from one end of the field to the other a few years ago. They have harvested the towering crop of corn so you can see the farm house and barn again.

It was a great morning for a walk. Gypsy had a great time.

Puppy Update

I thought I'd give everyone a quick update on how Rim is doing. We've had him for a bit over 4 weeks now and the time has flown by.

Number one on my list is he is doing great in the crate. No problems at all. He goes right in and sleeps all night long. All the credit in the world has to go to Linda at www.crossbrookpoodles.com for this one. She introduced Rim to the crate prior to him coming home with us. How is that for service?

Nothing seems to bother this little rascal. Sandi has been taking him everywhere. To the store, out to lunch, in the gym, bike rides, and he is willing to meet everyone and does not shy away from anything. He is exactly what we were looking for to potentially get into visitations with Rim.

He is a very quick study. When Sandi talks to him he turns his little head from side to side really focused on her. He usually will come on command and knows his name. Again, Linda started calling him by name before he came home with us.

He has learned not to mess around with the cats. That's a big one.

Rim and Gypsy are becoming very good friends. At first we had our doubts. Gypsy didn't want anything to do with Rim for a day or so. Now they are in the backyard goofing off or resting on the deck together all the time. I truly believe Gypsy is way better off with a little playmate.

I said "little playmate?" He isn't going to be little for too long. He is growing at an alarming rate and is three times the eater Gypsy is. He will be a big one I think.

There paws were touching the other day while they were taking a power nap. I can hardly tell them apart.

A Few Photos

Rim is definitely an eater. He hops around with joy at the sight of the cup of food going to his bowl. Sometimes we give him breakfast on the deck and he leaps out the door like Gypsy. I will try to get a video of this. It's priceless.

 

 This is a very rare photo. A picture of the two of them sitting still, not biting each other or running around like crazy dogs. You can see some of the silver in Rim's ears starting to show.

 

Here they are chilling out while we have some lunch downtown. They are laying around together much more now and Rim's calm personality is a big contrast to tightly wound Gypsy.

 

Gypsy finally figured out on what side of the fan to lay. Rim is a fan hog most of the time.

 

Changes in Gypsy

I think we are beginning to see some changes in Gypsy since the arrival of puppy Rim. For one thing, Gyp is eating much better. She has always been a grazer, eating a bite or two of food at one time. I've tried every solution published and nothing worked long term. Rim on the other hand is a little chow hound. Since his arrival, Gypsy has been eating really much better. Gypsy's number one job in the world has always been knowing where we are at any given moment in time. She hates to be away from us and hates to be alone in the yard. She stands at the door peering inside when she is out. Since the arrival of Rim, she will go out into the yard and play with him. You've seen some of the pictures and a video but they really are playing nice together. Gypsy will get a bit rough from time to time but Rim comes back for more.

They''ve been playing with this stick. Gypsy will pick it up and walk in front of Rim trying to get him to latch onto the other end. When he does, it's go time. Rim is growing at an alarming rate and isn't shy when it comes to some rough and tumble play time.

Dino continues to be a favorite. Gypsy will walk around Rim, holding Dino by the feet daring him to try to get it. I've never seen Gypsy play so much in her life. Especially with another dog. Standards are natural comedians I think. They like to entertain us and make us laugh. These two are doing a pretty good job of that for sure.



More Moose

OK, I know that you are thinking this is supposed to be a blog about my quirky poodle Gypsy. I have hardly mentioned her recently with the addition of Rim. And here I am now blogging about a cat again. Not sure what has gotten into me. Anyway, Moose is very blog worthy. Many people classify themselves as being either "cat" or "dog" people. Not sure why that is but I am definitely a dog AND cat person. The first cat I can remember in my childhood was a kitten my big sister brought home one day. This kitten promptly climbed a pine tree out in front of the house and would not come down. We tried the food at the bottom of the tree trick and the kitten didn't want any part of that. After a few days I scaled the tree, all the way to the top, and saved the kitten. When my girls were young we had a cat named Brewster. Brewster was an inside/outside cat. In his younger years he was quite the hunter and rid the neighborhood of every little rodent known to man. He lived well into his 20"s and lost most of his teeth in the later years. Sandi called him Snaggle tooth.  He was a special cat. Then, we had FURFACE and Cleo that I wrote about earlier. FURFACE was Sandi's cat when we met. He and I had a love hate relationship. He never let me forget he was the main man in Sandi's life. We lost Cleo way to early. She just faded away after FURFACE passed away. We have been lucky to have such great cats along with the dogs.

 

Moose is a great cat with a different personality. He follows us around the house curious as to what we are doing. When I'm in the office, he is usually in the chair behind me, watching what I am doing.

 

When I go into the bedroom, Moose runs in, leaps up onto the bed and rolls over trying to get me to scratch his belly. Who says that cats aren't tuned into their owners? The cats have a calming presence in the house that I like. Gypsy likes the cats too and Rim is learning about them everyday.

Dino Time

Gypsy is getting used to having Rim around more every day. We think Gyp actually likes having him around now. She has started playing Dino with him. she will grab Dino by the feet and walk around Rim jumps up trying to snatch Dino away or nips at Gypsy's heels. They wrestle around and have a big time. Gypsy has body slammed Rim a few times but he doesn't seem to care.

I promise I will work at my video expertice. Not very good so far but you get the idea of how they play.

Poodles in action.

 

After a wild game of Dino, Rim and Gypsy take a break.

Hot Again

We had another hot day on Saturday. Sunday is the first full day of Fall and I hope it cools off. I'm ready for the cooler weather. Rim is also ready for the cooler weather.