Mama says I am coming out of my shell. I didn't know I was in a shell. She said my personality is really coming out now. I've been here three months, but I spent ten days in the hospital and I still think it's my other home because I visit there so often. It's a nice place, but I like living here better.
When Mama gets her keys out, I bark. Apparently, that's a no-no. I also like to nip her in the butt when she has her keys out. That is also a no-no. Jack used to goose her, so I need my own style, but nipping in the butt apparently is not good. I thinks it's funny because she squeaks when I do it.
I no longer whine when I squeak my toys. I just squeak them. It's fun!
Mama was worried about me yesterday because all I wanted to do was sleep. She was concerned that I was sick. I wasn't sick, I was tired. This physical therapy stuff is hard work! I'm doing really well with it though. Yesterday, Mama and I walked in the backyard and I saw a squirrel. She told me to keep my foot on the ground and I did. I walked fast, but I walked with all four feet. She was proud of me. Then, when Daddy took me out, I walked on all four feet without him even telling me to do so. However, I messed up when Mama said "Wow!". I got excited and forgot to keep all four on the ground. I'm not really how Mama and Daddy taught me to do it. They just realized that if I walked really slow, I would walk with all four on the ground and when I would start three-legging it, they would tell me to put my foot down and I did. I guess I'm not only good looking, but I'm smart, too. LOL
Joey
The Greyhound Who Loves His Life
Joey you look like you are doing fantastic buddy!!! Keep up all the hard work with your physical therapy and dont nip your mommy :)
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take much to make these hounds tired! Doing a good job Joey, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHey Joey, you are looking good and the PT must be helping. Thats good.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.
Wags
Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas
Joey, tell your mama we are sorry, but we laughed at you nipping her butt. We think you are doing a marvelous job of settling in, and are glad you are so good at doing your 4-legged walking.
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Big Carl likes the nipping the butt thingy too!
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Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
Joey, you're my brother, of course you're smart! ;) Mom and Dad had a foster who'd had surgery on a broken leg for a while and they had to walk her on an incline to get her to use her leg. She hadn't used it for so long that she forgot how, I guess!
ReplyDeleteJust make sure all that walking doesn't interfere with your regularly scheduled naps!
Bunny
P.S. Treat used to nip Dad in the butt when he got them all excited about leaving the house and then went back towards the bedroom to get his wallet or checkbook. Mom says it was like hearing the Jaws music, snap, snap, then "Dammit Treat!" She only did it to Dad, and everyone else thought it was pretty darned funny!
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Joey, you crack me up! You are looking good and I have a feeling you are going to become a silly guy. I know it took our Wanda almost six months to really relax and show us her true personality - it was like one day she just knew she was in her forever home and became the sweet, loving, little thief of a Greyhound we love. Scout, you are very special too, you know.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog. I loved going back and reading up on Joey and Scout. Looking forward to keeping up with their adventures. I'm so sorry about your losing Jack earlier this year. What a special boy!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you write btw! Just wanted to mention that.
ReplyDeleteOur Cosy (blue brindle girl) nipped me on the butt a few times but....yeah, eventhough it means I like you a lot...it hurts regardless. A no-no, I agree...lick...lots of kisses. That's the best way to show your affection and excitement. Mandy used to whine at her toys too when they made noise. She still does it sometimes but then she's a crazy lady.
Wow, what a smart guy, there is a trick I haven't taught yet. We can do 'bow' on commmand but not 'put your foot down'. Pretty darn cool!
So glad things are going well. Take care of that foot so nothing goes wrong, don't over do...and I think getting lots of rest is the only 'Greyhound' thing to do! ;)
Have a good Halloween weekend and watch out for all those little goblins on Monday evening! Hugs and scritches.
Joey- you are being so good. You'll want to put that foot down all the time soon
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