Lots of news!

Hello, dog-blog-readers! Sorry I am a bad blogger and rarely post.

So here is an update, starting with some important news: there is no class at the park district this Wednesday, because Jake has his school talent show.

Next, some sad/ bad news: Im sure by now you know this; we had to put our dog, Nefer, to sleep on Wednesday. She was very ill and had put up a long fight. She made it to the ripe old age of 14 and she died peacefully at home, with a little help from our friend Lynn, the vet.

Here are a few pictures of Nefer from a long time ago:

We will miss her a lot but were happy she isnt suffering anymore; she was not feeling well her last couple of days.

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Lots of yummies for this little trick or treater!

Poor Poncho. He is the best ever! How many dogs would allow their nails to be trimmed, then follow it up by being dressed up for Halloween - as a food item no less! Too cute... check it out>>>>

I did make it "fun" for him though. For nail trimming he got leftover rice cake crumbles (he loves em), with mixed in lamb jerky. For the "lobster" outfit he got the same treats, plus some "ball time", which he finds very rewarding. 

See? Just goes to show you 1) you can train a dog to like anything (almost) 2) you can use many things besides food to reward your dogs great behavior! 

Happy and safe Halloween, from me and my sidekick Poncho! AKA: my "rock lobster" 

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