Thursday, 7. August 2008, 00:03:01
Gomez, Nic, Nature, Mom
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Well, we've finally made plans to go camping! Saturday, we are going up north to pick up my mom and then were taking her camping for three nights! We've never been to the campground we picked out before, so I'll be sure to take pictures (if I can find a camera that works). It will be me, my husband, my mom, my dog Gomez, and mom's dog Susie. I hardly ever see my mom and it's been nearly a decade since I've spent so much time with her, so it's a big deal. This is also the first time I'm going camping with my husband! We're really looking forward to it.
Saturday, 22. December 2007, 03:36:17
joy, Gomez, Tori, Christmas
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Gomez is dressed up in his Santa suit...
Wishing everyone at Opera a Merry Christmas!
And a happy new year! May 2008 be your best year yet!
Monday, 10. September 2007, 05:27:54
chihuahua, cute, Training, Gomez
Download this video to see our progress. Usually he does better; honest!
Performance.AVI
Monday, 13. August 2007, 00:46:59
Puppy Training, PetSmart, Gomez
Every saturday afternoon Gomez goes to school. I enrolled him in the
puppy training class at our local PetSmart last month and now he's about half-way through the eight week long class. I am very pleased with our progress. I have been working with him on the following commands:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Leave it ("Ignore that plate full of people food, buddy...")
- Drop it ("Spit it out! Don't you know rocks aren't good for you?")
- Come (Well, it's s work in progress. He comes to a high pitched series of pups: "puppuppuppuppuppuppuppuppup!")
I have also gotten a bunch of useful tips on puppy care and understanding and some fun bonding games. I am really happy with the trainer, too! ^v^
Saturday, 23. June 2007, 22:04:46
Merle Chihuahua, Cutie, love, Gomez
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Monday, 18. June 2007, 03:18:45
Gomez, sweetie, growing up, happiness
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My husband holding Gomez our 11 week old merle chihuahua!
From potty training to general obedience, I have been running around in circles taking care of Gomez- with lots of help from my husband. His size changes a lot of things. While potty training, messes are extremely difficult to detect unless he is caught in the act. Constant supervision is needed. I can't let him sleep in bed, because he might get rolled over on or fall off and break his little wrists. When I train him, I usually put him up on the bed and stand so that I can reach him more easily. The "down" command is hard, this is a dog that spends much of his time standing on his hind legs and hopping up and down to be nearer to us. However, his size is a great plus in many ways. He goes almost EVERYWHERE with me. I take him to Meijers (a grocery/general merchandise store similar to Wal-Mart for those of you who've never heard of it) in a special doggy purse. Not very many people notice him in there. He is nice and quiet and sleeps a lot at this age, so generally he is on my lap or on my shoulder. When he isn't sleeping it is energy abound as he plays with toys (his favorites are bigger than he is) and runs around at a rabbits pace.
I am in puppy love. Since we got him just a few short weeks ago his ears have begun to stand up and he visibly growing all over. ^v^
Pictures of my husband holding Gomez!
WIDGETIZE