I own the custest dog ever.

This is Spek's typical position on the drive home from Corey's parents house or the dropzone. If someone is int he passenger seat, he'll either be on their lap, or in this same position in the back seat. He get so worked up when we're at either of those places that he just sleeps the entire drive home. And if he does wake up and starts moving around, its pretty much guaranteed that its because he has to pee. He's predictable like that.

This is his favorite position when I'm home at lunch trying to get him to pee. He sits or lays in the grass and wants me to pull him down the hill. Then he runs back up and makes me do it again. He does the same to Corey when he gets home in the afternoon. He's definitely an outdoor dog.

This was last Saturday at the dropzone. It was a busy day for both of us. I packed over 40 rigs, and Spek did A LOT of exploring. After the first night jump, we went in for a rest. I took this to send to Corey while he's away, and fell asleep a short time later. Spek slept just like that- on my chest/stomach- for a good 3 hours before moving. He's just like Dad ;)
I miss you Corey.

Conversations about Spek

August 5 - morning

Me: Carried him on his pillow into his cage and not a sound. He sat up for a second and then just laid right back down. I forgot to put his toys in so I had to open it again and he didn't even try to get out. Just laid there and watched me. Didn't make any noise at all when I left!

Corey: Yay Spek!

August 5 - lunch

Me: He just met ronald again and went crazy

Corey: ?

Me: Across the hall

Corey: Is that the dogs name?

Me: Yup.

Me 5 minutes later: He won't pee and I have to go back to work.

Corey: I drag him over to that corner and point at the ground and keep doing it. Eventually he will go.

Me: Ha, just took him out again and did that and he went in 30 seconds :)

Corey: Ha. He is a trickster!

Me: Bit noisy when I left but I think it was bc I took too long to leave.

August 9 - lunch

Me: Peed pretty quickly. The roofers are here so he was super distracted though. Brought him back inside and ill play with him for 15 minutes before I have to go back

Me 5 minutes later: Just left. He found his bark and is not afraid to use it :/ I tried to tire him out but he never got really excited about anything (except trying to bite my hands).

Today - lunch

Me: Was really good waiting for me in his cage without making noises. Went outside and peed for what seemed like forever, and then just laid in the sun chewing on a stick for a little while. Back inside playing now.

Corey: Yay. =)

Me: Just left. He was starting to get worked up and biting a lot. Tried to wait till he was calm before putting him in. I threw a treat in and he went for it, then sat down and I gave him another. He was quietly eating until he heard me open the door, then started barking :/

Corey: Bad barking, or just a few?

Me: Just one, then a few more. I left at 4 or 5. He didn't sound like it was going to continue, but I don't know.

Things Spek Learned Today

How to move Corey's pillow out of the way so he can lay where Corey does.

The handle to Corey's travel toiletry bag is super fun to chew!
Ms. Snakes cage is wood! And chewable!
The battery and wires to Corey's computer can be picked up and I can drag them around!
What's inside this big white bowl? Maybe I'll climb up and see.
If I claw at the bedroom door, maybe Erin will let me in.
The handle to Erin's purse is leather. And chewy!!I can jump on the papazon!
If I pretend I'm playing with the tennis ball Erin will leave me alone for a few minutes so I can find more stuff to chew.
If all else fails and she locks me in the bathroom with her, I'll just chew her feet!!

Puppy!

So..... C and I got a puppy. A 4 month old beagle, who we named Spek. His face is tan, his belly is white, and his back is mostly black with some grey and white. And he has a white spot on his back. We adopted him from Washington Animal Rescue League on Sunday, after going to look as some puppies on Thursday. We had known we wanted a beagle, and were pretty sure we wanted a male. But we were concerned about the noise problem that is so common in beagles. When we found out that Spek was pretty quiet (relatively!), we thought he'd be a great fit. We played with him for a little while, then filled out an application and went home to talk about. I think we were both a little afraid of making "the decision" because it is a big commitment. But I think we can do it. I think we'll be good parents to him.

This is him sleeping in Corey's arms on the way home from the shelter. He was already pretty pooped. He does a lot of sleeping, but he also loves playing- wrestling, playing with Lamb, his chew toys (which are sometimes our fingers), following us around the apartment, and ignoring his food.

The only real "problems" that we have with him right now are his lack of appetite and as a result, his lack of pooping (or 'eliminating' as all the doggie books call it). He won't eat his food (except for the time I hand fed it to him), he won't take treats after he potties, and he doesn't seem to be interested in snacks. Beagles are supposedly very food motivated, but I think we got a defective one, because he has no desire to eat!

I'll try to update frequently with his growth, progress, etc. He's a cutie and we're going to love him and love sharing him with you!