The MacPup

Spy Pup

Tessa — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:26:14 +0000

Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched?

At the Office

Tessa — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:16:48 +0000

I think Ada likes my new office.

It's got lots of places to curl up.

And the people watching is fantastic.

Feets!

Best Dog Toy Ever

Tessa — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:54:13 +0000

I never would have recognized this as the best dog toy ever before I had a dog.

And it's only $5! Woo!

It may look silly, but this here is the best toy because it is all Ada’s favorite toys in one. It is a tug rope, a tennis ball, and a rattle*. She plays tug with it; she plays fetch with it; and she plays shake-the-living-daylights-out-of-it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSvgyhUXoYs

* Technically ours doesn’t have a rattle anymore because Ada tore open the head and ripped it out (earning her the nickname Zombie Dog). But it’s a much quieter toy now so we’re not really upset about it.

Smarty Pup

Tessa — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:59:33 +0000

On Tuesday Ada graduated from Smarty Pup 201. The instructor Fawn Pierre was absolutely fantastic – she’s very patient and engaging and so good with pups of all different temperaments. We can hardly wait to sign up for the next class!

Congratulations Grads!

Glen Canyon

Tessa — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:06:40 +0000

A while back Ada and I took a short hike in Glen Canyon. The canyon is so lush and dense that it’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of the city.

This particular spring day was pretty warm...

...so we took lots breaks to rest and hydrate.

Welcome home

Dan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:06:08 +0000

With Ada being over a year old now, she’s at a stage where she can be left for a few hours without us needing to worry much (i.e. no barking, howling, peeing, or chewing of furniture). She still gets crazy excited when we get home though.

Here’s a video from when we got back from Dim Sum at the weekend:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87qr-gL1SD8

Falkor

Tessa — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:59:34 +0000

Remember that movie? You know, the one that was really popular with kids in the 80’s. Not Flight of the Navigator, the other one. The one with the awesome flying dog!

FALKOR!

Ok, maybe Falkor wasn’t really a dog, but a luckdragon that looked a lot like a dog and enjoyed ear scratches. But that’s not the point.

The point is that Ada’s new haircut makes her look just like Falkor.

See the resemblance?

About half a dozen strangers have stopped me to let me know how much my dog looks like “that awesome flying dog in that kids movie from the 80’s, what was is called again? Oh yes, The Neverending Story. Man, I loved that movie. Might have to watch it again soon.”

Before and After

Dan — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:16:19 +0000

Is this the same dog?

Doggy Fros

Tessa — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:17:50 +0000

I’m taking Ada to the groomer in a few minutes.

Hopefully she doesn't come back looking like this.

Bouncing Pups

Tessa — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:32:50 +0000

Ada and I happened upon a fluffy pup tied up just outside the gym at work.

Much bouncing ensued.