Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was a year since we brought home Mylo! 

Its amazing what a difference Mylo is if we remember the beginning. I had to sleep downstairs on the couch to keep an eye on him the first week, Mylo was terrified of cars, our stairs, and crazy hyper. Thankfully Mylo has found his love for the car, free range of the house and has slowed down quite a bit.. although he still has energy! 

Chris came home with a bunch of goodies for Mylo.. SPOILED! LOL

Mylo was treated to a yummy supper and some yummy treats!

Although I never really wanted a dog, I love my Mylo!

Home alone

Since Chris is now on days unfortunately Mylo will be left home alone. Before he was very lucky to be able to sleep during the day with Chris and then sleep all night with me. 

Tomorrow will be Mylo's first day home alone. Luckily Chris is done at 1 tomorrow and then off tuesday so Mylo will slowly be introduced to being home alone. 

But because he's going to be home alone we have decided that something needs to be done about his barking. And since we have tried everything and even what we thought worked doesn't, we have been using the shock collar. 

Ive been finding it very hard, Chris has too but we decided that we are going to stick with it. Hopefully everything will work out well for everyone.

Music for your dog?

http://www.petcds.com/audio/squeaky-Deakey.mp3

OK if you have a dog bring him in the room and see if he likes this song. Mylo at first was looking for the squeaker but he didnt care too much after he realized it wasnt anywhere he could grab it.

Slowing down

This past week Mylo has been a little off. After going outside for his walk with me when I come home from work or come in from the dog park, Mylo tends to find a spot usually on our bed and rests for the rest of the evening. 

It wouldn't be strange if he was up all day but he sleeps with Chris while Im at work.. so really he's only up for a few hours of the day. 

It is a little odd. Not sure if I should be concerned or just be glad he's settling down.

Good Job Mylo

Today Mylo, Tucker, Meg, Dan and I went to bloomingdales. Mylo does wonderfully out there. He walks off leash and listens very well to me which is a blessing to us both. 

Mylo is a very energetic dog who needs lots and lots of play time. Bloomingdales is wonderful for that because they have trails to walk and ponds to swim. Also I have begun letting Mylo walk home from the crescent on his own during walks. Its not far, only 5 minutes from our house and I still keep the leash on so that if he were to run I could hopefully step on the leash and stop him. Luckily I haven't had to do that because he walks great! He even stops and sits at the corners before crossing the street. Mylo even walks straight into the house with out me pulling or holding on. 

I am so proud. Mylo's getting so much better! I just had to brag. Way to go Mylo! He has come so far! 

Must love dogs.

Before I had a puppy, I always wondered.. Why do people like dogs??

Although Im still not a huge dog person, having Mylo and loving it makes me realize what there is to love about dogs.

Dogs never hold a grudge, you could leave them for the weekend with a friend and they may be sad at first or even grumpy when you first get home in no time they are jumping up at you giving kisses with that tail wagging in the background.

Also who is always happy to see you when you get home? My Dog! He's not grumpy cuz he had a bad day at work, or cause he got no sleep. He's racing around the house ecstatic that you are finally there! 

And when you are tired, sleeping or just had a rough day? Mylo is there to just lay beside you and let you pet him or sleep too. 

Those must be the reasons to must love dogs.