Monthly Archives: September 2011

Our neighbor, Sue, has graciously agreed to watch Kora while we go out tonight for a dance party to belatedly celebrate Dave’s birthday. We are forever grateful to Sue for giving us a night out. It was desperately needed. It … Continue reading →

Now that Kora’s stitches are out, she can run freeeee. What a relief. Many people have mentioned taking her to the dog park to tire her out. We enter the park cautiously. I have no idea what to expect. I … Continue reading →

Today Kora jumped our six foot fence to get to the front yard. My husband was home, but the sliding door to the house was closed so perhaps she thought we weren’t home. Have I mentioned that my dog has … Continue reading →

My friend Christy gives me the advice to not let it be all about the dog. How is this possible? It is all about the dog.

It’s been two weeks and right now the “cons” of dog-ownership has definitely outweighed the “pros”. I am hungry, tired, and stir-crazy. I haven’t been to the market since I’ve had the dog, because I can’t. I joked recently that … Continue reading →

Stitches come out and neck collar comes off. It has not been easy to have a 16 month old border collie mix (aka high energy, high energy, high energy) that has to be kept calm so the stitches don’t come … Continue reading →

It’s Labor Day holiday. My husband spends all day in hot weather building a temporary fence to contain the area we want as our desired “pee and poop” spot. With the help of a friend, he manages to lay a … Continue reading →

My dad asks me if I’m still glad I got a dog. I lie and say yes.

My husband is out of town for the day. I take Kora for a walk in the morning and she lets me do some work while she sleeps. Still, I’m tied to the house. I can’t leave to even get … Continue reading →

Today, the trainer comes by the house. Most of the session is spent with her teaching me. We are not interacting with Kora as I had imagined. I have a million and one questions for her. I tell her the … Continue reading →