Kitty House Invasion*

*No cats were harmed in the taking of this picture.

Floppy Ear

Here's some vintage Clark because I'm exhausted. Back in the day Clark had one floppy ear, we dind't think it would ever pop up... But he's allll ears now.

Boundaries

Clark is great with boundaries.... most of the time. He's not allowed upstairs, but he'll test us by putting his front paws on the bottom step. He's allowed on the couch when their is a blanket to lay on. He seems to understand this MOST of the time, but might jump up if he's exciting playing with a toy... As he gets older we throw him more physical and mental boundaries and they seems to be getting more and more challenging for us too. Letting Clark on the couch was big for me. But today we left Clark in his crate alone for a full work day for the first time. Chris left for work at 9 and I didn't get home until 5:30. It was my first day at a new job and I don't have time to come home for lunch anymore. Clark was fine, he was excited to see me and seems to have forgiven me for his long day. I'm sure it was much worse for me.

Happy New Year

Clark is moving full speed ahead into the new year. Today we took a trip over to Buttonwoods beach for the 15th annual New Years Day Family Swim. Only two swimmers this year... but plenty of sleet and mud for everyone.

Year in Review

It's tough to do a Year in Review for a dog who is only six months old. It makes it a little more difficult when this dog has only lived with us for 4 of those months. How much is that in dog years?

Old Lady Kent

Nobody likes to be wet and cold. Clark is no exception. When he comes inside I wrap him an a towel and wipe his paws. I think he likes it, or at least he puts up with it because he knows I like to do it.

New Toys

The Day After...

Christmas is exhausting.

Merry Christmas!

Clark would like to take this time to remind Santa that he has been a very good boy this year. And also to remind Chris and Lauren that he could have been much worse.

No Clark-a-Day posts tomorrow. We have a very very busy day planned! Enjoy the Holiday!

Puppy Prison

Clark likes his crate. He'll go in to take a nap when he's feeling sleepy or hide in there when theirs a lot going on at the house. He knows that's his house and he is comfortable there. It's also a primo location. He's nice and close to the warm radiator in the winter and has a great view of the door so he can always see who's coming or going.

Toys Toys Toys

Puppy on Ice

Watching Clark walk on top of the frozen snow is pretty hilarious. It's just like that scene from Bambi, when he can't get his footing. Or 101 Dalmatians when they walk along the "froze up creek".

1 Week Left

I tried to take a Christmas picture of Clark. I sat him in front of the tree. I bought him a Santa hat... Everything was either out of focus, or was just a shot of his tail as he ran out of the frame... I need a faster camera or a slower puppy. Preferably a faster camera... I like my puppy.

Clark is loving the snow. This picture is from 7 o'clock Saturday morning. By the time it turned into sleet and freezing rain the snow was as deep as his legs.

He seems to be making a speedy recovery from his surgery. We are trying to keep him calm, but it has been tough. All he wants to do is run and play.

Special Update!

Clark made it through his "fixin" alright. He was a little groggy last night but is feeling much better this morning. I think the hardest part for him was that he was not allowed to eat or drink. He had some ice cubes, but that was all he was allowed. No cone...

Snow Snow Snow

picture by Chris

It snowed last night. A lot. This picture is mid-storm. Someone in this picture was having a terrific time in this winter wonderland. Someone else was not.

Clark is going in for his big surgery today. He hasn't been allowed any food or drink since after 10 last night. He is currently sitting at his food bowl crying and Chris and I both feel horrible. We leave for the vet in about a half hour.

Hot Dog!

Yes. I would like a bite of this hot dog thank you.

Welcome Pippy!

This is a rare sight. Pippen spends most of her time upstairs or hiding from Clark. He really just wants to be her friend but she's not having it. Of course this just makes Clark more interested in her... she's obviously playing hard to get...

Second Snow

This time with 100% more puppy prints!

This picture is from Friday night. Clark was a little more impressed with the snow this time... because he could eat it.

Lounge Dog

Chris talked me into letting Clark on the couch... The deal was he's only allowed on the smaller couch and he has to be on his blue blanket. Here he is taking a nap Saturday afternoon. He seems to be thoroughly enjoying this new arrangement.