The Cat

Well, Stella has had a couple quiet days overall. Yesterday was Doggie Day Care, where to and from she had her car sickness again. I have read up on this and she may grow out of it as her inner ears develop. After all, she's only 9 months old. In the meantime, or if she does not grow out of it, we can try ginger snaps or a few jelly beans to help settle her stomach and prevent the HUGE amounts of drool that require a car cleaning every time she rides with us! Some sites even recommend a seat belt so she faces forward always in the back seat. Not a bad idea. I am open to suggestions. (and free interior car cleanings!)

Because of her malady, she did not want to get in the car last night after I picked her up from day care. I really cannot blame her, but right now my back can. I literally had to lift her into the car. I felt the tweak in my back (she is 51 lbs) and proceeded to use the heat pad last night and now. That will teach me!

We are working on the "keep away from the cat" training. It's going very slow. Stella is captivated by Willy, wants to get close and probably chase. That will not happen. We have introduced them slowly, but Stella is never out of my sight when she is in the house. I have started to bring her in as I get ready for work and then she also sits with us in the evening as we eat dinner and relax. However, the constant temptation of the cat is always present. I am hoping formal training will help with this. Our lives are wrapped up in "Where's Stella?" "Keep her on the leash in the house " and "Stella stay!" It will be wonderful when she learns to ignore Willy and focus on her surroundings.

Stella and I always go for a walk with ball play every morning (and evening) and today she did great on the leash and healing. She much prefers playing ball in the grass than chasing it down the road. Once off the leash she gets goofy and really acts like a puppy. We are still working on not running full force at Mom and jumping up! The ball play is registering. I throw, she chases, I fetch. Oh well.

But tomorrow is a big day. Stella gets groomed. Her curls will be tamed, her nails clipped and her shaggy face revealed. I just want a trim - how many times have we said that as we sit as a victim in the hair dresser's chair?! Tee Hee. Stay posted for photos!