On Monday we had a couple of kibbling problems. At breakfast time, Toby is encouraged to sit and wait while his bowl is lowered to him. But he does get excited at the prospect of food, and this time he jumped up and knocked the bowl out of Roger’s hand. Of course the little bits of kibble flew all over the kitchen floor! I had to shoo bog dogs out of the room while I got down on hands and knees to pick up every last bit. Any stray piece would no doubt be scented by one or other, and much scratching and scrabbling would ensue.
Later that day, we took both dogs in the back of Roger’s car. I sat in the middle with a dog on each side, to keep them calm. Toby seemed unusally calm, subdued almost. And indeed, a few miles down the road he was car sick, and a blob of semi -digested kibble reappeared. Thankfully, my coat is washable! (I hope you are not having your tea while reading this…..)
Travel sickness is not uncommon with puppies, as their balance regulating mechanisms in their ears is still forming. we will try in different cars and different placements.
Tuesday was a big day for a little pup – first day at school! (Compulsory photo by the front door).
Well, Paws Doggy Day Care. They were most impressed at his confidence and quickness to settle in, and at how well Minnie looks after him, making sure that no-one is giving him a hard time. Paws has webcams, and I enjoyed checking up on him at various points to make sure he was having fun. He certainly was, and seemed to particularly like playing with the other beagles, as well as the other youngsters. He even managed to photobomb a picture of the bigger dogs.
He’d been OK in the back of my car on Tuesday, but on Wednesday morning our route was diverted, and after a more twisty windy road the car sickness was back. We will have to time any journies to allow for at least a few hours between feeding and travel.
He seems to love his schooldays, and is knackered when he gets home.
Farewell Peppa Pig toy, and also squeaky zebra, but hello new chewy ring!
And new bigger collar as well.
Dancing At Lunacy 
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