Playdate with Bell

This is a photo of Piper and her new friend, Bell. They had a great playdate on Tues and both dogs behaved very well. Bell belongs to my friend Amy and is a Beagle-Lab mix. Amy has been worried that no dogs like Bell. Piper was her baseline shy, but the dogs had a few moments of play also. When not playing, both dogs seemed to get along well. Bell is a very bright and energetic little dog. I am trying to talk Amy into getting her started in Agility. Amy didn't know what that was. I have my work cut out for me on this thought.

Piper continues to do well in class. She is getting more comfortable and I think she is starting to enjoy herself too. Belinda thinks she may eventually pass the Canine Good Citizen. Which impresses me. I thought her shyness would get in the way, but Belinda assures me she can be trained to tolerate the test and pass. I hope she is right. It would be great to have a therapy dog title too, but I just don't know how a shy dog could be theraputic. Any suggestions?

The weather here is wonderful and we are all enjoying being outside. Piper and Truman have settled into a nice playful friendship. Truthfully, I think Piper gets bored on the days she doesn't play with him. Which isn't very often.

Truman has arrived.

Holly got her new sheltie puppy last weekend and I think he is officially the love of her life. Truman is a blue merle sheltie and it looks like he is going to be a bit bigger than Piper. But who knows, when it comes to predicting size, shelties can be surprising. Right now, he is twice the weight Piper was at that age.

Piper had her second obedience class this week and she did very well. We covered things she had learned from Wendy and I think that gave her a little confidence. Which she desperately needs. Her shyness improves each week and I think she really enjoys going to class.

Tomorrow night I am babysitting Truman while Holly goes to a concert. Wish me luck. I hope Piper will be a help.