Breakthroughs

Well, we've had a busy few weeks around here. Three specific new breakthroughs that I'm happy to report:

1) Dippy went in water! OK, only a few inches deep, but it's still a start. There are these birds on our river walks (Spotted Sandpipers, if anyone cares) that Dippy really wants to get. She chased one right into the river when the water was still high. She got about the bottom 2" of her paws wet. She didn't even notice. Maybe there's hope yet.

2) Leaving the dog park VOLUNTARILY. Usually I plan for 30-45 minutes for "Shiba catching" but Saturday she walked right over to the gate and went out when Steve opened it. Amazing. It was only once, but we're hoping for a trend.

3) This is a little more "day-to-day practical" but she has finally learned how to get un-stuck when she's on one side of the tree/post/whatever and I'm on the other. Basic but important.

She's still the cutest (people driving by stop and pull over to see her) and sweetest puppy ever. We're looking forward to her Bday party in April. Meanwhile, I'm swamped as always but staying sane through puppy therapy. :-)

Sharon

News

Dippy is having some eye problems so we're putting in ointment twice a day. NOT a happy Shiba. Come to it, not a happy Mommy. Still, hopefully this will work and get rid of the goopies. She's been having a lot of fun playing with neighborhood dogs (like Chester down the road). All in all, she's still the perfect puppy. The picture above is one of my favorites so far. Hope everyone had a happy holiday.

Sharon

Dippy at about 9 months. Grammy took this one.