Back to Work

Well its back to the daily grind and a long flight back to Petawawa unfortunately. It will be a real shame not to start the day this way.

And I will particularly miss this little stinker.  I will let you decide who I am referring to here! I also miss the arrival of our other new puppy too.  She looks pretty cute.

Botanical Beach

We had an opportunity during leave to drive up to Port Renfrew and visit the Botanical Beach.  This is a raw area of land that is along the Straight of Juan de Fuca and has some wonderful tide pools that you go walk out to and check what is new in the neighborhood.

Particularly interesting was watching six crabs fight for a hiding place under a log in a pool, and seeing how many starfish we could find.  They were very tiny.  Its very fascinating to look at all the pools in the rocks that time and weather have carved out.  One can spend the whole day there as long as you keep an eye on the tide. 

It was Akira's first trip too and she did pretty good on a long walk 4 km in total and then exploring the beach.  So many new smells for a puppy to check out, though I think she was more interested in climbing some of the sandstone walls that had been polished up by tidal waves.

Akira Love

This is Akira. She is a little rascal let me tell you. Very smart too. You can see that little puppy mind thinking when she tilts her little head at you thinking that her cuteness is going to give her a pass on what you want her to do.  She has nice markings on her body and her feet are sweet reminding me of maple fudge dipped in cream at the tips.  I hope that they stay that way.

Conked out after running around

 Its hilarious watching her go down the stairs.  She did it once chasing after Craig as he went downstairs to the BBQ but since then seems to be hesitant and wanting us to pick her up and take her down.  I think in the next two weeks she will be motoring up and down the stairs with no problems.

Right now she is starting to nibble on things like chair legs so we'll have to start correcting her or risk having the furniture all marked up. She seems to be doing okay with the collar and leash training, and even has some manners, sitting with little instruction. I think there is great potential with this little pup.