Lance says Hello!

I think a lot of people think that some dog tricks are harder to teach than they really are. Once you know how a dog learns things it's pretty easy to teach them tricks like roll-over, wave, shake, speak, etc. Lance learned how to shake, wave, and give high-five all in about 5 minutes. Sure they are just variations of the same action but you can impress your friends with each :)

Mick Pics - As Requested :)

I really need a new camera. Four out of five pics are always too blurry even with the camera set to take action shots. So all the pics of the dogs playing in the snow didn't turn out :( Here are a few from in the house though.

When Mick first got home. My mom holding him.

Mick sleeping with Lance.

It's hard to get a good face shot, lol.

Checking out the living room.

Sleepy Pup :)

Mick found a cat toy!

More Toys!!!

We really made out on Christmas with new toys. Lance got a new frisbee (a Kong flyer), a new rope tug toy, and some new tennis balls (can never have enough tennis balls). Mick got a tire tug toy and a Kong that is supposed to help with teething. And they both got a lot of attention from everyone. Lance got to show off some new tricks and Mick got to show off his cuteness. They will undoubtedly enjoy some scraps from Christmas dinner as well :)

Merry Christmas!

Brandon, Lance, and Mickey

Mick's First Day Home

The morning after my arrival at my new home was a lot of fun. I got to play with my new toy and my new friend Lance. Lance is a Border Collie, like me, but he's much bigger... and hairier than I am. I think we are going to be best friends. There are two little dogs here too but they aren't much fun. They just lay around and one of them, Bitsi, is always whining and it's very annoying. I was whining too but at least I had a good reason; they made me sleep in a crate last night! I'm not used to it at all. I'm used to sleeping outside with my brothers and sisters. I explored the yard a lot today with Lance and played a good game of chase. Couldn't catch Lance though, he's too fast for me. Brandon, one of my new human friends, was using something very loud outside called a leaf blower. Lance protected me from it until Janelle, my other human friend, came and saved me. I wasn't afraid though. Now I'm tired from this morning's excitement and I'm going to sleep. But not too much so I don't keep Brandon up all night again. Tomorrow is Christmas and I think I'm going to get some more toys!