Opinions Needed!

I promise a post with some pictures SOON! But I had a quick question/poll of sorts for ALL the fluffy owners in blogland...

What kind of vacuum do you use?

We have always had an Oreck and they used to work great, our 2yr old one broke and the new one has been fixed three times... It sucks at sucking. It especially sucks at sucking dog hair.

Charlie has lots of dog hair that he gleefully spreads throughout the house (with loves).

So we need some feedback! What kind of vacuum do you use in your house? What kind have you heard is best? The answer off the top of my head is Dyson but we'd like to keep it under $400!

Help us tame the fuzz! 

Guess I have to grow up too!

Well, I finally did it. 

Much to Charlie's dismay (until he sees all the fun things I'll buy him) I FINALLY got a "real" "big kid" job! YAAAAAaaayyyyy? Maybe the universe decided that if Charlie was grown up enough to handle some strangers I was grown up enough for a job?

I love the job.. but I don't love getting home at 5 every day! Poor Charlie! I'll have to get a puppy walking service when I move out of the nest... which will be when I'm confident Charlie will accept my generous gift of a stranger every day.. haha! 

You're leaving again?

So if we are a bit sporadic (and slightly boring) in the next week or so we are just adjusting! 

Speaking of adjusting... our first 'Advanced' obedience class is tomorrow. It's an open class that runs year round so we're basically jumping into a tank of sharks! Gulp! Good thing nubs can swim!

Words on Wednsday

 

Hehe! Someone sent this to me and asked if I wrote it :p 

*Side note to #11 at the bottom... spay and neuter!!!

We Took Our Puppy Class Test Today...

AND GUESS WHO PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!!!!

I passed?!?!?!!

The Drill Sergent (now called Sgt Susan because I love what she has done to my dog) said Charlie was one of the best prepared tonight and that he is DEFINITELY ready for the advanced class! She also said that she can really tell that I work with him and truly want him to get past his fear issues, and that Charlie is learning not only to lean on me (ie hide behind) but to trust me (ie I won't let monsters eat him).    

I must admit. I knew we were ready for 'the test'  tonight.. at least for what we practiced the week before! The hardest part was going to be when the dogs had to sit-stay in a large circle on the perimeter of the room while the owners walked a circle in the middle. Charlie was ready for that... but Sgt Susan threw in a monkey wrench. As the owners walked around they had to pet EVERY dog. gulp.

Charlie leaned this way... and leeaned that way... and gave a hell of a hairy eyeball to the men... but there was not one growl and he stayed the whole time. As dorky as it sounds I almost teared up with pride and happiness for him. 

My Charlie isn't afraid <3 

Since we've been in this class and watched Sgt Susan work her full size black tri Aussie afterwards I have really been thinking about getting into obedience trials. Sarge thinks this is a great idea and that Charlie could go far and it would only continue to build his confidence and break down his fear. So next week is our first Advanced Class! 

Eight months ago one of the reasons I started this blog because I noticed Charlie was shy and wanted to get to know more Aussies. Six months ago I tried to stay positive but he was only getting worse.
And today my Charlie wasn't afraid... I'm so happy for my little nubs

This is my stick of triumph!!

Sheepy the Third

I gots a new Sheepy... again. 

Noms. 

I asked mom to write a letter to the man who makes these... I would just die if they ever went out of production!!! 

R.I.P. Sheepy II

Long Live Sheepy III

Charlie and Corbin Hang Ten!

So as much as I love the snow I decided it was time for a little vacay in the sun! Hawaii anyone??

I can't see my toes! 

 I had to invite my friend Corbin, he's sick of the snow too!

I can't see my toes either... stinkin boots!

I took the keys while mom was at work and headed to pick up my buddy!

Hey Corbin! You ready for a roadtrip? I see sun... sand... and some cool Coronas in our future!

I made a few wrong turns... hey it was a long drive!

Corbin "Hey Charlie... uh how did we drive... to an island?"
Charlie " Minor details my furiend! Whats important is that beach bar over there!"

You think theyd have better service!

Corbin "Enough relaxing time for some excitement!"
Charlie "What'd you have in mind??"

HANG TEN!!

Charlie "Whoa is that Ryker?? He's a long way from Alaska!"

woooooo!

Is that a....?

Oh no it is!!!!!

WHOA SHARRRRRRRRRK!

Don't be scared! I just want a beer! 

Yeah... lets stick to the pool where its safe!

Well Corbin.. I think its time for us to head back to the East coast! I've got puppy class tonight and I bet you have even more adventures to go on! 

Thanks for Hanging Ten with me in Hawaii! 

If anyone else wants to take my new friend Corbin on a vacation for his contest click on his name for the link!

I gotta go put some aloe on my sunburn!

Ya know that mom that buys a '5' birthday card on the '6th' birthday?...

Well I'm not thaaat bad but I (finally) got Charlie's registration papers in the mail yesterday and his birthday is April 8th! Not April 15th! oops.... But I was actually really happy about the mix up, you see April 8th is also MY birthday!! I guess nubs and I were meant to be :)

I hope everyone had a happy Valentines day! Especially our friends who had to spend it at the v.e.t! (Don't worry they're all ok!)