The leaves are finally falling off the big cottonwood tree in the backyard, much to the delight of The Three Amigos. They are spending hours each day playing in the leaves, running circles around the big tree trunk, and chasing their non-existent little tails. Being puppies, they tire quickly, and we love to watch them sacked out on a pile of leaves, sunning themselves.
Their personalities have changed dramatically in the past few weeks. Tater--the puppy who initially was all about play--has matured the most, and he already can sit, stay, come, 'watch it,' etc. Ace, who was eager to please from birth, is following right along. Ironically it is the puppy I decided to keep--Tex--who is proving to be a bit on the independent side.
In an effort to keep Tex's little pea-sized brain active and engaged, I recently made a purchase at Tractor Supply that I am very excited about. I am curling up tonight in the 'dog chair' with Kyra Sundance's Dog Tricks and Training Workbook, hoping to get some great tips from the text. For the visual learner, she includes a DVD, which I plan to watch with Tex--it can't hurt! She also includes a packet of pocket-sized cards to carry along for those of us who are memory-challenged.
Look out, Tex!
