Since I'm visual, I love to post pics. This pic was taken on Christmas Day. Sidney was 9 months old here while Jasper was 7 1/2 years old. Training has been a lot of fun with Sidney. He loves to tug and retrieve. We're working on heads up heeling. He likes to jump up and grab the string cheese from my hand. So we are working on this. He has become such a tugger. When I first met him at Helen's house, I couldn't even get him to tug with me. Most likely this was the case because Helen was stacking him while using yummy chicken breast right before she handed him off to me. I would go for the meat too instead of the toy.

The end of this week I will be going to the Maryland Pet Expo. On Saturday and Sunday I've signed up for two seminars with Dr. Christina Chambreau. I'm looking forward to learning more about homeopathy, alternative medicine & health care for our pets. There will also be a lot of vendors there. I can't wait to shop for the pugs.

Rally

Here is a friend of mine with her pap Nicky.

Sidney's First Road Trip

 On the 21st of December, my Aunt Vicky celebrated her 90th birthday at Bob's Inn in Murrysville. We all survived the 6 hour trek to Pittsburgh. Burr, the temperature was in the low teens. Sidney was a real trooper. He was a perfect angel: quiet during the car ride and behaved perfectly in the hotel room. Jasper is an old pro at traveling and he loves to show his little brother the ropes. 

Good News

I'm thrilled. The pathology report concerning Jasper's growth on the back of his neck, side of his neck, and palate are not cancer. His teeth and gums are healing nicely. Now I need to maintain good oral health. So twice a day I'll be spraying Vetzlife into Jasper's mouth to keep the plaque at bay. I'll continue to put Oxyfresh into his drinking water.

Where's The Teeth

Jasper had dental surgery on Dec. 4th. A total of 6 teeth were removed. It hasn't affected his appetite. He lives for food. He also had two growths removed from his neck and one from his palette. They were sent off to pathology and I'm waiting for results. Thankfully he has pain meds to help him cope. His little brother, Sidney, doesn't understand. Sidney just wants to play with him.

Pugs & Buns Enrich My LIfe

Today thinking about Bailey. Remembering his special qualities: Best Kisser, lived to please me, excited about training, loved me with his entire being, easy to train, a blast to be with, comical, gentle spirit, loved people, an exuberance for life, a superb companion, best buddy to Jasper, and never a mean bone in his body. Just watch how gentle he is with the bunnies. Follow the link Snack Time For Pugs & Buns to view this special friendship.

Elephant Ear

Yuck. Throw up. I was awaken this morning to Jasper throwing up on my tummy. Boy, I was shocked to discover it was an elephant ear. I guess my mom will listen to me now about putting up his toys when she leaves the house. Thank God that it didn't cause a blockage where surgery would have to be performed. I couldn't bear losing him after losing my precious Bailey.