Back to reality, back to light weight jackets, and back to life in the mountains. Here is Chipley practicing his best move (so far in doggy agility). We had to cross over a couple of small streams. He went right over the water and never thought about what he was doing all because Cocoa Joy had gone before him. And where was Cocoa when this photo was taken? Oh . . . behind me . . . pulling to go on down the path toward the river. She always leads the way.

Chipley has this thing about cows: he loathes them!

And I’m not sure where this feeling came from. But if I had not stopped him, he would have gone through the window and told these poor cows exactly what he thought of them.

Here’s my first little video, which was so easy to do because Chip is such an easy subject. He’s in school at Dog School 101 and he is trying to learn how to sit, watch, stay, and lay down. Next video will have to be one with Cocoa Joy in it. BTW the trainers at DS101 are the best!

Last Saturday I went into the guestroom and discovered Chipley trying to get up on the bed. Why? Bears and bunnies were being unpacked and displayed. Most were gifts from my Mom and needed to be placed in a secure location—one that was out of harm’s way. Since Chip is a little guy, they are safe here. But when it comes to Cocoa Joy (the dog that took first place in her agility class at Dog School 101), it’s a different story. Thankfully, she was not around when I took this photo.

I know he is such a pretty boy, but let me tell you: HE IS All BOY! He is sweet and he is also a holy terror. However, you sure wouldn’t know it from this photo. Tomorrow is Cocoa Joy’s turn.