Keeping our Cool

Summer is really here and while I miss the fall and the hunting season, I have to admit that I am kind of liking this warmer weather as I get a little older.. but hey, it beats the alternative, right?!!

Anyway, Ike's dark coat, while making him a very handsome and dashing puppy does make it rather warm for him in the hot sun. We have been brushing him to get the old winter under coat off him and while it really does help we broke down and got out his pool.... Yes I know, he could go jump in one of the ponds we have but I really haven't tried him in water and frankly if he gets in and doesn't do well, he is toast, as I swim like a rock....straight down so I would be no help... Ok so he has webbed feet, he should be ok.... but you never know.

Anyway, he has been enjoying the summer and has recently found the family of squirrels that live in the neighborhood and boy, he really doesn't like them. But I will tell you, unlike many of the dogs in the 'hood, fireworks don't scare him - in fact they seem to captivate him!. He was watching the various boomers and roman candles going off in the cul-de-sac like a little kid just locked on each and every one watching and not wanting to miss a thing... He is truly an amazing puppy.

Counting the days until hunting season and I can say, "Ike, find that bird!"