Sunday, February 12, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
DA PUPS: Here comes Spring
Ikaika in his favorite spot in the house -- his crate, doing his favorite thing -- sleeping! Haaawaaaiian!
At Duck Pond Park, Vermilion, Lorain County, Ohio
Ikaika's as tall as Keala now
Keala standing guard while Ikaika relaxes
We want out!
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
DA PUPS: Wintertime
The snow has finally arrived. We try to take Keala and Ikaika for walks in the park when we can. Here are are at Indian Hollow Park, Lorain County, Ohio.
Getting the gentle leader ready
Walking the trail
It was time for me to clean my garden and prep it for the cold and snow. Here Keala is patrolling while Ikaika's trying to figure out how to get in.
Keala in the garden and Ikaika in the backyard
Ah the first snowfall!
Ikaika's first winter, front yard
On a side note, we discovered Ikaika has hip dysplasia -- a very common degenerative joint disease especially seen in large breed dogs like St. Bernards. Ikaika's hips are smaller than the rest of his body so he relies on his front legs more than his back legs -- hence he doesn't jump over, on or around like Keala. Aaron wants to consider hip surgery; I'm hoping Ikaika will grow out of it. We'll see in a few months...
Getting the gentle leader ready
Walking the trail
It was time for me to clean my garden and prep it for the cold and snow. Here Keala is patrolling while Ikaika's trying to figure out how to get in.
Keala in the garden and Ikaika in the backyard
Ah the first snowfall!
Ikaika's first winter, front yard
On a side note, we discovered Ikaika has hip dysplasia -- a very common degenerative joint disease especially seen in large breed dogs like St. Bernards. Ikaika's hips are smaller than the rest of his body so he relies on his front legs more than his back legs -- hence he doesn't jump over, on or around like Keala. Aaron wants to consider hip surgery; I'm hoping Ikaika will grow out of it. We'll see in a few months...
Friday, November 11, 2005
DA PUPS: Keeping in shape
It's late fall and the sun is still out. Like plants, our puppies are still growing...
Ikaika, 5 months, in the front yard tied to his own cable
Ikaika and Keala hanging out in the backyard
Playing with their cousin Gabriella in the backyard
Ikaika has begun his training to do tricks like his big sister.
"Shake!"
"Bang! Drop dead!"
"Are you a good dog?" [Bark]
"High 5!"... yeah, Ikaika!
Learning from his sister how to stand guard at the front door
"Help! I don't like this contraption on my face!"
At our last vet visit, Dr. Cobb suggested we buy gentle leaders for our dogs. It's based on the same principle as horses -- if the dog tries to jump or pull, the leader under one's chin will turn the head and the dog becomes confused because one is not moving forward. Gentle leaders are a true blessing! Now we can walk both dogs without our arms being pulled out of their sockets or falling on our butts when they see a squirrel up the tree or a dog across the street or a UPS truck driving by. In fact, since Keala can't get to where she wants to go, she doesn't even attempt to pull or jump. And Ikaika used the leader from the time we got him. They are casual walkers now!
Ikaika, 5 months, in the front yard tied to his own cable
Ikaika and Keala hanging out in the backyard
Playing with their cousin Gabriella in the backyard
Ikaika has begun his training to do tricks like his big sister.
"Shake!"
"Bang! Drop dead!"
"Are you a good dog?" [Bark]
"High 5!"... yeah, Ikaika!
Learning from his sister how to stand guard at the front door
"Help! I don't like this contraption on my face!"
At our last vet visit, Dr. Cobb suggested we buy gentle leaders for our dogs. It's based on the same principle as horses -- if the dog tries to jump or pull, the leader under one's chin will turn the head and the dog becomes confused because one is not moving forward. Gentle leaders are a true blessing! Now we can walk both dogs without our arms being pulled out of their sockets or falling on our butts when they see a squirrel up the tree or a dog across the street or a UPS truck driving by. In fact, since Keala can't get to where she wants to go, she doesn't even attempt to pull or jump. And Ikaika used the leader from the time we got him. They are casual walkers now!
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