A Busy Week!

Gibbs has had a busy week! On Tuesday, golden-friend Kiaiah came over to get groomed. I'm practicing my grooming on other dogs so that I can get better and eventually not be afraid of butchering my little boy before he goes into the ring. I'm getting much better and practice certainly makes perfect. Kiaiah had a bath, blow dry, and trim. Gibbs was actually jealous that HE wasn't being groomed. He tried to get into the Booster Bath with Kiaiah, pouted when she was being blow dried, and would put his feet up on the table as if to say "MOVE OVER!" Once Kiaiah went home, Gibbs got his wish-- a day at the spa! My, Oh My! He is blowing coat, more and more each day. It is entirely fluffy puppy coat and it is coming back in a nice, rich medium gold color. Hopefully he'll shed the last of the puppy coat soon so we can get back into the ring!

Wednesday, Gibbs got to go to the Sewickley Dog Park with his golden friends Dandie and Cody. We had never been there before but Dandie & Cody's mom has. We hiked with the dogs off-leash in the park for a little over an hour. They were tired by the time we were finished. They would run ahead and just out of sight, I would give 3 whistle blasts, and they would come running back. All of this back and forth business gave them a work out!

Thursday, we did a little conformation practice with Cody & Dandie since there is a show coming up at the end of next month. Cody is just 7 months old and needs some practice as do the "big dogs." We kept it light and fun and then threw the tennis ball in the yard for a little while. Gibbs gives Dandie a run for her money, he loves to fetch and is SOOOOO fast!

Friday, our friend's golden mix, Abby, came for a visit. They played, wrestled, chased, and all around had a good time for about 6 hours. They would stop, rest and recharge, and then do it all over again.

Saturday, ZzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Gibbs caught up on his beauty sleep.

Sunday, off to the park for a long walk! Woof! Bye.