Day 189: Walkies!

By |2019-04-02T20:31:08-07:00March 31, 2019|dachshunds|

Despite working seven days a week, Geoffrey has taken Auroara out on 23rd Street for her first two outside walks this past Sunday and the Sunday before. Her first excursion was on her six month birthday, and we took some pictures of that event. Today, Auroara remembered that going out front was not the end of the world. She hung back a little at first, but after just one house, she was surveying the street and deciding that the front door world at least smelled interesting. Day 189 - Surveying the Street She did quite well walking, sniffing, and exploring... [...]

Day 63 — A Day of Activity

By |2018-12-03T19:35:06-08:00November 25, 2018|dachshunds|

Sunday is touted as a day of rest. It isn't for a puppy and her family! Aurora played with the pack and with the humans starting about 6 am. Today's pictures are from the afternoon visit of out-of-town guests. Day 63 -- Allen Meets Aurora Allen and Neil stopped in to greet a somewhat reserved Aurora. They both got down on the floor to make Aurora more comfortable. Day 63 -- Aurora Gets Held Aurora seems to be checking in with me to make sure she has the adorable puppy act down right. Day 63 [...]

Day 61 — Maintaining Traditions and Meeting MORE People

By |2018-12-01T14:37:07-08:00November 23, 2018|dachshunds|

After the big Thanksgiving dinner for the humans, we all weighed ourselves this morning. In Aurora's case -- and only in her case! -- heavier is better. Today she was 4 pounds 6 ounces.  That's five ounces more than the last time we weighed her five days ago. Good girl! The pack stayed together and decompressed most of the day. By "decompress" I mean run, chase, chew, and snarl for an hour or so followed by complete collapse for several hours; repeat! Aurora's newest discovery is how to walk up the side of the decomposing planter box and join generations [...]

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