Zoey is a bounder.   When she runs, she "bounds".  Reminds me of Tiger in the cartoon.  Pretty fast.  Murphy can't catch her when she's doing this - only when she's on the dead-run straight ahead, then he can get her.  But she zigs - he zags (lags) 

She also can jump.  Even though she only stands about 16-18" tall, she can leap to get her head fully above the counter.  At meal time, she is looking to grab stuff off the counter!   I think if we worked at training her, she could learn to do some of those tricks that you see on TV.

She is as cute as a button!

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For those of us who reside in the Midwest the first promise of spring has finally arrived. I took Miss Zoey for a long walk this morning and it was a euphoric experience for both pup and human. There is great satisfaction in knowing that something so pleasurable is also good for me and the mutt!

We worked on sit, stay and heel, but truthfully this one year old has the attention span of well, a one year old. The next big hurdle is convincing my little, eight pound ball of fluff that barking at every other dog we pass in the neighborhood is not polite. Lucky for her none of these dogs were tempted enough to break through their electronic fences. While I marveled at how suddenly the daffodils had sprung up, and how fragrant the magnolias are this spring, Zoey's sniffer was working overtime. I could not help but wonder how many other dogs and their owners had been out earlier in the day enjoying the same walk.

There were several landscapers hard at work this morning. My neighbor's have begun their spring clean up. Flower beds are being mulched, lawns are being fertilized, and little Zoey's nose to the ground reminded me that along with this beautiful weather, comes the potential for harm to our pets if we don't exercise some caution. 

Therefore, be careful what you put on your lawn and make sure you follow the manufacturers guidelines regarding pets. Store all the half empty bags of weed and feed in a safe place and don't leave garden products or any pesticides within reach of your pet. 

When working in the yard if you can't keep your eyes on your pet at all times, put your furry friend on a lead under a shady tree, with a bowl of water. And, make sure they are in close proximity to you. You never know when you might need to reach them in an instant. We had a very BIG coyote meander through our back yard a week or so ago in the middle of the afternoon. We have a lot of wild critters around our place and my Bichon/Shih tzu mix, loves to track squirrels and birds. She has been known to take off like a rocket and once she has launched, she loses all common sense and forgets the rules. Did you know that a Doe will attack a curious dog if she has her fawn with her? I didn't until it happened to my little Maltese a few years ago. Fortunately, he darted back from her stomping hooves and he came to no harm. Lastly, some of my neighbors fly around their yards so fast on their riding mowers that they'd never be able to stop if my girl darted in their path.

Get outside, take a deep breath and enjoy this lovely spring. It's been a long winter for most of us. Remember to protect your pets....better safe than sorry!