Friday, July 13, 2007
Scotland (June 2007)
We had our holiday in Scotland this year (sadly it is not really do-able to go to Florida every year, and anyway it's nice to go on holidays with el doggo).
- Leo running very fast around the Birks of Aberfeldy
One of his feet - Leo looking all wet after he fell over from running too fast in a very wet field that was full of rabbit holes or mole holes or holes of one sort or another that were invisible because the grass was so long. He actually fell down about three times in that field
- A happier Leo, lying in a rare patch of Scottish sunlight
Outside the coffee shop
We went for a walk round town with Mum and Dad (my Mum and Dad, not Leo's. Leo's Mum and Dad is Katy and me, obviously). Afterwards we had a drink outside the coffee shop at Lyttleton Well. Leo looked so cute, I had to give him a kiss. As you can see, it was a magical moment...
No occasion, just Leo looking a bit stupid
These days Leo nearly always has a toy in his mouth. He's really into rubber... Red rubber, in fact.
Supposed to be moving house, but playing with dog instead
Oh look - I've got them out of order already. The last one was in Malvern in February, and this one is in Madeley while we were moving out, which was December.
Winter in Malvern
OK - it's been a while since the last posting. The next few may be all out of order but never mind. This one was taken during our first winter after we moved to Malvern. Leo seemed to quite like the snow, he rolled in it, dug in it and ran around in it a lot. This is him running around in it.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Leo's Birthday
When we first got Leo in December 2005, his estimated age was five and a half. That meant that his birthday would be in June. So, June 28th (half-way between mine and Kate's birthdays) was fixed as the special day.
To celebrate, we bought him a new lead and collar (we had been using the free ones from the Dog's Trust for six months) and we bought ourselves a cake!
So, here's a picture of Leo in his party hat. Doesn't really look like he's enjoying himself much, does he? It's probably the hat - he clawed it off seconds later.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Holt part 5
Aah - it gets a bit more peaceful now. After several days of running about on a beach, we needed to chill out in the relaxing Priory Maze and Gardens. Here's Kate and the mutt relaxing in the flowers, sort of.
Kate's pretty relaxed, but, as usual Leo is distracted by something or other and is getting ready to chase it down.
Holt part 4
That's me and the dog fleeing the huge waves that are about to engulf us. Or something.
Again, Leo was initially quite enthusiastic about the sea. However he seemed to think it was alive and got a bit scared when it tried to swallow him.
Holt part 3
As well as Sheringham, Cromer beach is also very close to Holt. So here's Leo on Cromer beach with his 99p football. Bargain!Despite lots of initial enthusiasm, and a decent two footed dribbling ability, Leo soon lost interest and preferred to roll on his back in the seaweed.
Holt part 2
After a lovely day at Sheringham, we caught the steam train back to Holt, and then walked back to our cottage. The is was the first of two separate occasion when the heavens opened and we got unbelievably soaked.Leo was NOT happy.
Leo goes to Holt part 1
In May, we all went to Holt in Norfolk. Holt is a beautiful, and very individual small town. We had a great time there and visited lots of other towns in the area.
This picture was taken on the beach at Sheringham, which had lots of large boulders for Leo to scamble all over. As you can see, he wasn't always entirely at ease though...
Monday, January 02, 2006
Christmas with Leo
Our first Christmas with Leo came just one week after we had first taken him home. As Christmas means lots of visiting in strange houses with strange people we were a little apprehensive...
However, Leo was as good as gold (most of the time). He coped with all the new people and places very well. He also dealt quite well with the occasional firework going off outside on Christmas day and on New Year's Eve. The only time he got a bit freaked was during a very loud and unruly game of Pictionary. Leo's family got a little bit over-animated (particularly during celebrating the winning of the occasional pooint in the game) and so did he. A quick walk outisde soon calmed him down though.
Leo's favourite bits about Christmas were:
Jackie and Bob's great big garden;
Meeting another crazy dog in Newark;
Being overfed with constant titbits of chicken and pork from Sandra;
The common at Malvern.
Leo's Christmas presents were:
From Mum and Dad -
Squeaky Santa's head;
Kong football;
Smackos;
Markies;
Chocolate log (which he didn't like for some reason);
Rawhide stocking full of chews.
From Jackie and Bob -
Toughtoys multicoloured spaghetti ball;
More Smackos (definitely his favourite);
From Sandra and John -
Big feeding bowl.
From Elaine and Steve -
Ball on a rope.
Leo says thankyou to everyone who gave him a present or was nice to him this Christmas!
Here he is opening his pressies.
However, Leo was as good as gold (most of the time). He coped with all the new people and places very well. He also dealt quite well with the occasional firework going off outside on Christmas day and on New Year's Eve. The only time he got a bit freaked was during a very loud and unruly game of Pictionary. Leo's family got a little bit over-animated (particularly during celebrating the winning of the occasional pooint in the game) and so did he. A quick walk outisde soon calmed him down though.
Leo's favourite bits about Christmas were:
Jackie and Bob's great big garden;
Meeting another crazy dog in Newark;
Being overfed with constant titbits of chicken and pork from Sandra;
The common at Malvern.
Leo's Christmas presents were:
From Mum and Dad -
Squeaky Santa's head;
Kong football;
Smackos;
Markies;
Chocolate log (which he didn't like for some reason);
Rawhide stocking full of chews.
From Jackie and Bob -
Toughtoys multicoloured spaghetti ball;
More Smackos (definitely his favourite);
From Sandra and John -
Big feeding bowl.
From Elaine and Steve -
Ball on a rope.
Leo says thankyou to everyone who gave him a present or was nice to him this Christmas!
Here he is opening his pressies.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
First visit to the V E Ts
Leo had his first trip to the vets today for a check-up. He was very badly behaved and he has to go back in a month because the vet couldn't examine him properly - he wriggled too much!
General clean bill of health, apart from his cloudy eye which is weird but apparently nothing to worry about. Got some leaflets about behaviour classes which may well be needed...
Despite the trauma he seems to have recovered quickly enough and is now warming himself by the fire. Bless.
General clean bill of health, apart from his cloudy eye which is weird but apparently nothing to worry about. Got some leaflets about behaviour classes which may well be needed...
Despite the trauma he seems to have recovered quickly enough and is now warming himself by the fire. Bless.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
We have high hopes that the ball will last longer...
The terrible aftermath
Leo and his toys
We have quickly discovered that leo loves toys. In fact, he loved his teddy so much he basically eviscerated it. Be warned: these pictures depict scenes of extreme violence towards defenceless toys.
Leo sets to with a will...
Leo sets to with a will...Sunday, December 18, 2005
Pictures of Leo
Getting Leo from the Dog's Trust
Yesterday we collected Leo from the Dog's Trust in Huyton Merseyside. He's five years old and he looks like: 
So far he is being very well-behaved and he seems happy. The only problem is that he thinks our bed is his bed!
He loves his toys - especially squeaky teddy, and he loves licking faces. He also likes licking our wet legs when we come out of the shower - how strange is that?
We owe a big thank-you to all the staff at the Dog's Trust in Huyton for being patient and helpful with us as we searched for the right dog.
Hopefully Leo will settle in (although it seems like he already has) quickly and we'll be able to post more on his adventures in the forthcoming weeks, months and years.
Next installment: Leo's Christmas.
So far he is being very well-behaved and he seems happy. The only problem is that he thinks our bed is his bed!
He loves his toys - especially squeaky teddy, and he loves licking faces. He also likes licking our wet legs when we come out of the shower - how strange is that?
We owe a big thank-you to all the staff at the Dog's Trust in Huyton for being patient and helpful with us as we searched for the right dog.
Hopefully Leo will settle in (although it seems like he already has) quickly and we'll be able to post more on his adventures in the forthcoming weeks, months and years.
Next installment: Leo's Christmas.
