Baxter Meets Jersey and Georgia

Our friends, Liz and Andy, have two mutts named Jersey and Georgia. Jersey is a black and brown, long-haired dog, and Georgia is short-haired and mostly black with some hints of white. Baxter had a chance to visit them today for the first time, and it was an adventure.

Georgia wasn't quite sure what to think of the little guy, so she played mean most of the time. She continuously growled and bit at Baxter's neck. Jersey was just happy to meet a new puppy and play. Baxter was pretty submissive most of the time, but he did get a few good hits to Georgia's face when he could.

Fun in the Snow

It snowed a little over an inch in Louisville last night, so Baxter got to enjoy his morning in the front yard.







After Baxter played for a while, he decided to start digging and rooting through the snow to find what was underneath.

Best Friends Animal Society Donation

We've got some non Baxter-related news today. Every blog that reposts the song “People Got A Lotta Nerve,” the first single from Neko Case’s forthcoming album Middle Cyclone (out March 3), Neko Case and ANTI- will make a cash donation to Best Friends Animal Society.

So, check out the PSA, then enjoy the song. If you'd like, you can get the embed code from the Antiblog.

People Got A Lotta Nerve - Neko Case

While you're here, be sure to click the link on the right (or in this post) to play Bow Wow Trivia. Mimi Ausland, a 12 year old girl from Bend, Oregon, wanted to help feed the hungry animals at her local animal shelter. “There are 10’s of thousands of dogs and cats in animal shelters across the country, all needing to be fed a good meal.” Say hello to freekibble.com and freekibblekat.com!

Graduation Day

Baxter the Beaglier graduated from his beginner class at PetSmart today. It was relatively easy for him. Lately, we've been attending the class out in the store for more distraction. Today, we were in the "ring" and Baxter had a much better attention span.

The "final exam" consisted of Baxter doing a series of sits, downs, stands, come when called, and a lengthy stay. He actually did really well until halfway through, when his buddy, Kobie, came in late and confused him. All Baxter wanted to do at that point was sniff. Our instructor allowed him some free time, then it was back to the exam.

Here are a few shots from the class.

We Just Got New Furniture

And Baxter has found his favorite spot...



Apparently, the Cavalier King Charles in him likes to be in the highest spot possible. It's loads of fun when you're sitting in that particular spot and he wants to nibble on your ear while you watch TV.