New Diet

Johnny has lots of tummy problems.  Some of it might stem from the fact that he will literally eat anything he can get his paws on, clothing included (and in fact, preferred), but he does have a weak stomach.  Johnny's been on  medicine for a while which does seem to help, and we've also been having him eat a grain-free dog food:

Most days are successful and puke free.  Since Johnny looks and acts so healthy, Brian and I decided to jump on the grain-free band wagon.  Thanks to the help of some friends, we began the paleo way of eating about a week ago.  It's been a successful week, filled with lots of veggies, a few cravings, and some very satisfied stomachs (Johnny agrees; he managed to get an entire bag of tomatoes).  A week in, and we've even managed to lose a few pounds!  We are both keeping a close eye on our goals so that we can meet, but be careful not to surpass, them.  We're feeling good, but have heard that it will get even better as our bodies are no longer using energy to process food that they weren't built to process.  I'll keep you posted!!

Hoopin' It Up!

Finally figured out how to put this large video on the blog.  Check out Johnny's skills (gotta turn your head sideways, sorry)!!

Sonoran Desert Pet Resort Rocks!

Johnny after his first day of doggie day camp at the Sonoran Desert Pet Resort:

My sleepy puppy

Worst grades of the family...

Brian Crushes It!!!

Just for fun... the last minute is the best!  Go Brian, go!

Johnny's First Agility Run

A little delayed, and definitely not our best run of the night, but still fun to see (see previous posts for details)!!

Time for Something New

Last weekend Johnny was asked not to return to Doggie Day Camp.  This was DEVASTATING for me, because I am pretty sure I love it just as much as he does (who does not like their puppy to be happy all day long and exhausted when he comes home?!).  No, Johnny's not aggressive, he just likes to play, and he doesn't take "no" for an answer.
Yesterday, Brian and I checked out 4 new doggie day care places to make sure they could handle our Lil' Johnny. We struck gold with 2 out of 4, and one of them was especially great!  With our long hours (especially while Brian is in school) and tight budget, we needed some place that was cheap and would take Johnny all day long.  Luckily, of the two we found, one is by our house (with a second location by the in-laws) and the other is by my office which will offer us lots of options!
I told Johnny all about them and he can't wait to check them out.  Here's hoping he passes the evaluations...!!

Firsts

In the past month, we've celebrated many firsts with Johnny including:

Johnny's first big test-

Before

This is your ONLY chance to climb on the new furniture!

After (yes, that's Austin Powers)

Enjoying the new furniture!

Johnny's first Kansas Final Four-

Rock Chalk!

Go Jayhawks!

Johnny's first birthday!-

Looking for a place for his first 1 year old poop

Johnny being Johnny

"I'm not looking at you, Mom.  Flying leaves are way cooler!"

Doing the Sara head tilt

Other firsts: Johnny's first nap at Doggie Day Camp, Johnny's first detention at Doggie Day Camp, Johnny's first night with Jeff (THANK YOU!!)