So this wonderful dog of ours has figured out that even though she is fed at 4:00 (when we get home from work)...that is usually the time I am also in the kitchen starting to prepare dinner for Duane and I.`She has also gotten quite used to the fact that the last bite or two on either of our plates (or both) typically go to her. If she's really lucky she might even get a bite or two to steal off our forks. This is typical of her behavior, and can you really blame her?
The trick is...now she won't eat her dinner, at least not right away. She used to INHALE it as soon as it hit her bowl. NOW...she MIGHT take a bite or two, but then she waits until after Duane and I have eaten and she's gotten all she's going to get from us before going back to HER bowl. Apparently she wants to make sure she's got enough room for the good stuff!
Now that we're on to her shenanigans we are doing our best to break her of it. We are simply putting the last bite or two on the counter until she finishes her supper, and if she doesn't, no special treats for her. Not sure yet if it's working but we'll see!
Anyway, Brandi went swimming today at Pettibone Park. Not the main beach but an area that lets her walk, swim, and play...That is where I took the pictures in this post. (Wendy, when you come down in July...bring clothes you don't mind getting wet in...we'll take you to her new favorite spot!) More soon...and the next one will involve the hog, not the dog! (ok, bad joke!)
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