Mocha’s gotten quite good at the ball-in-the-box puzzles that we’ve been giving him. Just compare how he did with this box when we first started, and how he’s doing with it now. Mocha’s Box Fu has gotten strong indeed.
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Pumpkin is not only good for Mocha’s bowels, it’s loads of fun as a toy too! At least, in Mocha’s mind.
Happy Halloween everyone!
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Sunlight streaks,
Shadow leaks.
Fur-crossed fur,
Warmed rug lure.
Morning rest,
Ah, this is the best.
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We took Mocha to Big Sur this past weekend. His friends Melvin & Cabbie came along too.
During the trip, Mocha was… difficult. Since leaving him at a kennel, he’s been insecure & nervous, which has manifested as barking at strangers – mostly men, but sometimes women & children too.
At home, this means 2AM barks that wake us and neighbors up. At Big Sur, it meant snarls & growls at our friends. Sigh…
We’ve been trying the exercise, discipline & affection technique that Cesar Milan recommends. We’re also still trying to get him comfortable with a clicker, though he still cowers from it. But perhaps we need the help of a professional dog trainer.
So dog trainer hunting I go. Hopefully I can find a good one nearby. Poor little fellah seems to be pretty insecure these days. I hope some good training will help.
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Here’s Mocha’s toughest challenge yet – the small box inside the large box! Don’t get frustrated, Mocha, you can do it!
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Mocha’s playing with the big dogs today at the big dog park. And over there, they have some basic agility training exercises, like this tube.
Took Mocha a bit to get comfortable with the tube. But once he was, he’d zoom right through there, provided there was a good reward at the end – like a yummy tennis ball. So chewy and fun and delicious.
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To continue with the ball-in-the-box puzzles, here’s another one – get the ball out of a small, enclosed box. Can Mocha do it?
This shrewd little puppy outsmarted Mocha a few times. First, he snatched a ball from Mocha. Then the lil guy beat him at tug-of-war.
Damn boy, you letting a two-month year old puppy beat you? Man up! I mean, dog up!
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I don’t think Mocha is ready to go home yet. He’s happy to see us and everything, but the little fellah had so much fun that he just can’t bare to leave his bestest buddies now.
C’mon boy, don’t you miss us? Maybe one day we’ll get you a buddy of your own too… Wink wink. Maaaybe…
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Cabbie’s just dying to play with Mocha again. Fortunately, Mocha is ready to oblige.
Ready, boys? Set. Go!
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Mocha is a playful 1-year old 25 lb mutt we rescued from a local animal shelter. He loves to run, play, and eat. Don't you?
Mike is was the proud owner of this adorable little guy. We miss him terribly every day.
