Crieff

We've just returned from a long weekend in the caravan to Crieff. Ruby loves the caravan but Sophie had never been, i'm pleased to report she was excellent. We got a great spot right next to the river and ducks waddled past our awning every morning, much to Sophies delight! She worked out if she stood on the steps she could see out the window better :-)

We took a trip to Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, Perthshire. A brill day out and well-behaved dogs are allowed. The girls had a great time meeting some of the animals.

They had a great time and slept well that night.

Let us in

The girls started playfighting in the livingroom so I opened the door and let them out - more room to run I thought. They both stood and stared as if to say "let us back in". I let them in, they started playfighting, I let them out they stared........... you get the picture. Dogs!

You go in goals....no you go in goals!

Today the girls were out in the garden. It's been nice weather for 3 days solid woo hoo!!!! After a chase round they couldn't quite decide who was playing in goals.

Sophie cut her paw whilst out in the fields today. So she got a nice black & yellow sock to keep her foot clean. She thought it was something to eat at first and was very interested but then got bored and stood at the window.

But mum.... it's for you!

Out on our walk this morning a little before 7am, the dogs were running about, I put my ipod on and continued walking. The dogs were in and out of the fields where I walk, Ruby comes back... Sophie doesn't. I whistle, Ruby sits to attention for a treat.... no Sophie. I whistle again, turn my ipod off and listen........ no Sophie. I walked back up the edge of the field and I see her collar almost in front of me, I whistle, she comes running and presents me with a pheasant. I know it's nearly mothers day but c'mon!!!!!

This is Sophie back in the house after giving me such a fright but very pleased with herself.. she's so cute :-)

Treats...

Last night me & Sophie played "hunt the treats in the pile of old towels" in the kitchen. I really like this game, mainly because I can sniff them out better than Sophie. It kept us both amused for at least 25 minutes.

Later on Sophie played with her "dog" but it had all become sooooo boring for me, I sat next to mum instead blocking her view of the TV.

Let sleeping dogs lie.........

Sophie is back to normal today, full of energy. A moment of calm, here's Ruby & Sophie relaxing after their tea tonight! The snoring was incredible, had to be heard to be believed.

It's moments like this that I know we made the right decision to get another dog. Sophie is such a part of our family now, can't remember not having her. I had concerns about how Ruby would accept her but as you can see I think she kinda likes the company.

Raining and full tummies!

We got soaked on our walk this morning, hailstones no less (typical Scottish weather). Sophie disappeared for about 5 mins in the big field and mum and I were whistling for ages. Sometimes there's a lady that empties her leftovers into the field from her garden (mum tries her best to keep us away from it but sometimes it's too much temptation for vizslas, much to mums annoyance) and mum reckons Sophie has scoffed whatever was there! She's been very quiet all day, not her usual inquisitive self, and she's had a bit of an upset tummy. Mum took a picture of her earlier looking sad....

Sophie was a bit better this evening and even wanted to run about with her ball, but it's all been too much for her. I went upstair to see where mum had gone. I found her in the office and Sophie was with her "glued to the radiator" to ensure I can't steal it off her, I don't mind her having this one though :-)