Dog Days of Summer

It's getting hot in Minnesota. Time for doggie sunbathing!
















The boys are enjoying their first summer together in Minnesota and we're learning more and more about Eli every day.
For instance, we think someone used to smack the poor little guy with a hockey stick. The 10-year old neighbor boy stopped playing driveway hockey to say HI to Eli and Eli went crazy when he saw the hockey stick. We didn't figure it out right away so he nipped at the boy's arm (fortunately, he was wearing long sleeves and Eli just got some fabric). It was also a good thing that they're "dog savvy" neighbors. The little boy put down his hockey stick and gave Eli a treat from under the chin, instead of over the head. They became friends, but it was a scary moment! Now we're extra careful about who says HI when we're out walking. Everyone is happier with a slow introduction (especially if it includes treats).

And, in a monumental step, L-Dawg is working to cut out the afternoon walk. We still do a long morning walk and an even longer evening walk, but no one (especially two hot doggies) needs to be walking in the sun in the middle of a hot day. Besides, the boys keep each other plenty busy running around and wrestling in the yard. And if it's too hot, they beg to come inside to enjoy the air conditioning...then sit at the window and stare out (as seen below).