Category: The champion of good boy !!
The light bulb moments when we have a glimpse that our hard work is paying off” YAY !!
Hound About Town
Quite the adventure with Riley B yesterday. I decided to try some new experiences. Sooo he came with me to the salon to watch me get a hair cut. It was not a busy time so thought it would be ok. Riley was a star !! He waited patiently right by the chair or looked out the window, and only went to visit another area when provoked ! I mean what dog can resist “OHHHH what a cute dog! OH sweetie come over here ! OH look how cute he is!” I mean REALLY ??
And then ? On to the fabulous Bluegrass Barkery. What an awesome store. Riley and I cannot say enough good things about it. Always super clean, staff is so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We love it! The biggest problem is deciding on which treats to purchase there are SO many choices. Riley B is still an “Acana” man — They are his favorite.
It’s a cookie takeover!!
Be sure to visit Bluegrass Barkery — two locations in Lexington — or www.bluegrassbarkery.com
Or as Riley B says “HOUND HEAVEN” sniff tested, coonhound approved !
#hounddogstylin
#hounddogsnoofin
Good times !!
Whew – long hot day =- one of my former students called and alerted me to a “Fido Fest” happening on the other side of town. Riley B and I packed it up and headed on over there. Got to say I was a little apprehensive not knowing how many dogs would be there and what the lay out would be . Riley B was WAAAYY excited when he spied the other dogs. Immediate thought ?? What have I done ??? HOWEVER, I have to say I was very pleased with him. Yes he got excited and yes he wanted to greet ALL the other dogs and YES he was distracted at times, but for the most part he listened to me and did not get crazy obnoxious. I am placing this trip in the success column ! Woot Woot !!
Waiting to cross !
A reminder to me that if I never try different challenges with him I will never know how he will react.
Houndie Play Date!
Once again hound awesomeness rules !!!
SOOOOO Riley invited a new friend over today. Hounds are notoriously friendly with other dogs – they are bred to work together in packs – Jed and Riley B were awesome. My hairstylist Jordan and I were so impressed with how they handled playing together for the first time. They ran, they leaped, they played, they rested, they ran, and played some more. They barked in unison at my landlord’s dog next door (defending the homeland). So proud of our two awesome hounds !!!
Dog Park Updates
Did I mention Riley B’s new friends ? And hounds are great with other dogs because they are bred to work in groups ?? Well look at these manners!!
- Uhh You are about finished with the water right?
Another Good Day
Riley was awesome on our walk today — he did “sit stay” while two ladies went by – they were walking and just raving about how cute he was as they went past us — Riley stayed right with me although I could tell he was just DYING to go meet the ladies –
GOOD BOY RILEY B !!!!! 12,863 Fit Bit Steps with Riley today !!! Tired Riley B below 🙂
A walk in the park !!
Riley is becoming quite the obedient hound !! Super great on the leash tonight !! (off leash is really his specialty !) We passed joggers, bicyclists, AND another dog with no major incidents.
HOWEVER – there was this pesky squirrel that was his undoing !!! (Squirrel encounter needs work)
