Bath Time

My first bath at home. (Not counting when I had to have my feet washed in the tub.) Poppa gave me my bath and haircut. Previously I went to the groomers for a haircut (I was a little wild on the table at home). The groomers had two professionals to corral me. I am much better now so my parents thought they would give it a try. I behaved admirably. Mom helped finish me up. My cut isn't special but it works for now.

If my hair gets long, it starts shedding little dust bunnies. Mom doesn't like dog hair in the house so I'll be kept short except in the winter. As you can see in the picture, I wasn't all that happy having a bath--who is?

Alex had a bath and haircut too! We acted like crazy dogs after the bath. We were running and jumping all over the house. It was a blast.

Alex got to go to the nursing home for a visit later that night. Mom says I can go once I learn my manners. You know, I am only eight months old and that is still a youngster for an Airedale. After a few more semesters of obedience training at K9 Guardians in Lockport I should be ready.

I really like going to training class and the guys there are great. They really know how us dogs think. See it's the people who have to be trained to deal with us. I hate to say it but some people are just slow learners.

Ethyl has exciting news! She has been visiting a family who are friends of ours. She has had a day visit, then a night visit and now this weekend she is staying for the whole weekend. She loves it at Kathy's house. There is lots of room (more than our house) and there is a pond and lots and lots of squirrels, which is Ethyl's absolute favorite pastime. I think she wants to stay there!!

That might be a good thing because Ethyl doesn't really care for me. I guess I'm just a big lug. Alex loves me though.

Kathy's family just lost their beloved Roxi, she was fifteen years old and the family was really sad. Ethyl went there for a visit and they fell in love with her. Since Ethyl was a rescue dog (saved from the pound) we didn't realize she wouldn't really like a big dog like me. But it seems that God had a plan all along. Mom and Dad took her in, helped her trust people again and now she is ready for a family that will have her as their centerpiece. She is showered with love and affection.

We will miss her but we are happy for her. We just want what is best for Ethyl and Kathy's home is it.

Ciao, Nicki