Where it the time flying to?

Mom's been super busy these days. Between work (a good thing), getting ready for the Pug Nationals (a better thing), working on her Etsy Shop products (even better thing) and training me (the BEST thing), there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the things she putting into her Etsy Shop....

Mom saved the day. And the dog!

That's me and Snap running, but not running away

On our way to run an errand last weekend, mom saw a terrible situation unfold, jumped in immediately, and averted what could have been a tragedy.

We had stopped at our destination, and mom had me outside for a little potty break. She noticed a man walking 3 dogs on leash near us. Suddenly, the man yelled "no" and when mom looked over, one of the little dogs was slipping out his harness! We were near a train tracks, and next to a VERY busy street. 

The man clearly didn't know what to do, as his dog took off down the street (thankfully away from the street and into a business park.) Mom knew what to do, and sprung into action.

First, throw me back into my crate. 

Next, fill pockets with treats.

Next, take my leash and make a loop out of it.

Next, jump in the van to chase after the dog - most dogs love to go for rides, right?

As mom headed down the street, she saw the man running/walking, looking for his dog. She pulled up and told him to put his other to dogs into the van, because he needed to be focused on his loose dog, not his leashed dogs.

With the dogs in the car, she continued to drive, scanning up and down the parking lots. Finally she spotted the dog!!!

She got out, and got his attention by asking if he "wanted to go for a ride?" He looked at her, and his ears perked up. She opened the van door, and the dog came close, but wouldn't get in. So she squatted down and quietly asked again if he wanted to go for a ride. He came close and stopped. 

Mom SWOOPED in and picked the dog up (hoping it wouldn't bite her - it was a terrier). But the dog was very cuddly, so he just relaxed in her arms. He was VERY hot and tired from running, but unharmed otherwise. 

Mom drove back to the man, gave him his dog, and educated him on the hazards of walking multiple dogs at once, wearing harnesses that are too loose, and thinking a human can outrun a dog. He was very grateful, and we went on our merry way. 

Do YOU know what to do if a dog gets loose?

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Birthday Dad!

I'm a daddy's girl, through and through. If you need to find me, I'll usually be sitting upside down on dad's lap. Mom does agility with me, but dad plays fetch, tug, and "run through the house like maniacs" with me.

Here's to dad, on his birthday!!!

Sad times right now

We're a little sad at our house right now. 

Mom had to put Levi to sleep last week. 

His little body just couldn't fight any longer. 

He was almost 14 years old, which is a good, long life. 

But it's just not long enough...

Here's some memories of Levi that mom wanted me to share with you all. 

Picking Levi up at the airport. He arrived full of kisses and love, right out of the gate.

Levi at his first agility demo. He was 6 months old, and already rocking the course.

Levi learning the agility equipment. 

He was an agility superstar for sure, and has been some big paws to fill.

Levi playing with his fuzzy.

Levi at one of his photoshoots. 

He was a trooper, standing in the cold and snow for hours, never getting out of "character".

Levi in front of mom's roses.

Levi at the ocean, next to his new friend the starfish. 

He loved to hike and camp.

Levi last October, on his 13th birthday. 

Mom will miss her little guy. 

He was her agility partner for many years, 

and was always ready, willing

and able to do whatever she asked. 

See you at the Bridge, big brother.

Wordless Wednesday

Blast from the Pug Agility Past

The Pug Dog Club of America's National Specialty 

Agility Trial is coming soon. 

It's October 17, and I'm going with mom to San Jose. 

Mom found these photos of the very first PDCA Trial, 

that was in Olympia, WA in 2004. 

She's put them up here for your viewing pleasure. 

Sadly, a few of these Pugs are no longer with us, 

and most are long retired. 

But the Pugs who showed that 1st year were the pioneers, 

showing in agility when very few Pugs were competing. 

Now, all these years later, Pugs are going strong in agility.