Oh My Pug!!
Can you believe that I am 6 months old today!
To celebrate I thought I would share some fun photos from our CGC graduation pawty on Monday
We played milk bone jenga
It was so hard to do a sit stay
while mom grabbed more milk bones to stack
I did manage to snag one to munch on BOL!
Then we played lick the peanut butter spoon!
I had never tasted peanut butter before and was it yummy.
Mom laughed when I got it all over my chin!
We got our pictures taken
These are my furiends, Bowie and London
This class may be over
but I started a new class a couple of weeks ago
called Pre-Sport Puppy class.
Mabel will be at a local agility trial this weekend
so I promise
to let her have some time on the blog next week
We are the PugRanch Kids
Mabel & Hilda
6 months what a cutie.
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Delete1) Go off the Beaten Path
Yes, literally, walk your dog on new routes every once in a while. If you take your dog on walks using the same path each and every day, he’s missing opportunities to come across anything new. But don’t limit this philosophy to walks; expand it to all areas of your dog’s life. Teach your dog a new skill, let him sniff new places, or try taking part in a doggy sport. Keep your dog’s environment full of new and exciting things, and offer him plenty of opportunities to use his brain.
2) Hide Your Dog’s Toys
Dogs can be quite determined when it comes to getting the things they want, so why not use this to put their brains to work? If your dog wants a toy, try placing it under a laundry basket or hiding it under a blanket (making sure he sees you put it there). Then, sit back and watch him use his problem-solving skills to try and get it. When he solves the puzzle, praise him just as he reaches for the toy.
If your dog struggles or gets frustrated, make the exercise easier at first, and then gradually make it harder and harder over time.
3) Increase Your Dog’s Vocabulary
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happy half birthday to youuuu!!!! and I can not wait to see you when you celebrate your furst birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Hilda!
ReplyDeleteOnly half a year old and so much achieved already.
Gail says at that age my only accomplishment was a detailed knowledge of the taste of cashmere sweaters and water-soluble coloured pencils (hence the 'blue poo incident')....
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
Happy half-birthday our beautiful friend. You are living a full life.
ReplyDeleteHappy 6 month Birthday, Hilda! You look so cute in your polkadot coat!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1/2 Birthday Hilda!! You are growing into a beautimous little lady!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
What an action-packed 6 months you've had, Hilda. Happy Half!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, gracious, doesn't the time race away when you are having fun??!!! Happy half, Hilda honey &*> Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Happy 6 month birthday Hilda. It sure looks like you all had fun at your graduation party.
ReplyDeleteHappy half year birthday! (Is that a giant bowl of yum yum doggie treats I see? I'd be all over that!)
ReplyDeleteA true milestone in growing up - both in age, and finishing up a class! CONGRATS!! Time passes much too quickly!!
ReplyDeleteHilda my wee huggy puggy your gleefulness lights of a room!!
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia and happy 6 mo
What a cutie patootie you are Hilda. Happy half birthday.
ReplyDeleteYou play fun games. I never seem to make friends at any of my sports. Just cause I bark and growl or hide behind Mommy.... Xox Xena
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 1/2 BURTHDAY HILDA!!!!! And CONGRATS on the new class! you rock gurl!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Happy belated 1/2 birthday. Enjoy your next class.
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "Happy half birthday, Hilda!"
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "And congratulations on your graduation!"
Lulu: "You are a very accomplished young lady -- I'm like six times as old as you, and I haven't graduated from anything yet!"
Awe happy half birfday Hilda!! Looks like you learned lot in your class and made some really cute furiends :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matt & Matilda
Happy Birthday Hilda!
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