Fred Friend

Today there were no triggers. He was boarded while we went away for 5 days. He got to play every day. Today, he's sacked out on his chair. He went for a short walk, but that's about it.

That's great.

Nothing like a worn out dog.

Yep.

Apparently, he gets worn out by hot weather that he doesn't experience. As soon as the temperature goes above 90, he's sacked out.

Bud and I can relate.

Today we walked in the park because the pavement gets hot for paws. The weather was amazing - 75 and breezy. He had a great time, met another hound, and did NOT bark at the kids on bikes. Such a good dog!

He is a good dog.

I bought a collar that has pheromones for him. I am hoping it calms him down for scary things like storms and the UPS truck. It seems to be helping a bit with his reaction to some other dogs. He isn't as uncontrollable even though he still barks.

I hope it helps. They've helped my cats in the past.

So far, so good. We had big storms yesterday while he was at play care. They say that he wasn't cowering even though he was quite worried. That's an improvement. I think being around other dogs helped too. The people, of course, bring all the dogs inside where there are nice little cubbies where they can den up, and big open play rooms where they can huddle. Each dog can find its comfort place.

More improvement.

What a great facility. He does sound like he's doing better.

How is Fred doing?

He's making leaps and bounds. He is starting to go to the neighbor's house to play with her dog sometimes. He doesn't get in the pool with the other dogs, but he does like to lie under the big tropical plants and watch them get wet.

That would work for me. He has truly blossomed with you.

Nothing wrong with the shade.

Fred has achieved full slug dog status. It's going to rain a lot from the edge of the storm that will pass to our south. He is already camped on his chair snoring!

Good dog!!!Fred

Junko snores loud enough to be heard over the tv. She could have taken lessons from Lorien. Lorien snored loud enough to be heard across the room.

Bud was a snorer.

I wonder why we find our pets' snoring cute and other people's annoying.

They don't sound like a Lear jet cranking up.

Bwahaahaa! True. Although Fred can really snort with the best. My favorite thing is when he talks in his sleep. He has the hound howl muted and it sounds like he's chasing rabbits.

I would love to hear a recording of that.