Mr. Theo's Burgdorph Pictures

Here are the Burdorph pictures of Theo. He truly enjoyed himself and I only have a few pictures of him but I think you'll get the idea!

 I think this is one of the best pictures we have of Theo. How could you not resist a face like that?



 Similar picture, just including his whole body

(obviously)



 Hmmm... sitting on his own rug, next to a warm, blazing wood stove, in the middle of grand Idaho. Looks stressful....



 Again, looks REALLY stressful!

THESE PHOTOS BELONG TO ME!! PLEASE DON'T COPY THEM!! Thanks!

Burgdorph

    This post is short since nothing eventful happened but it is worth mentioning. This past weekend (which just happened to be a four day weekend!) my family, Rosie (my horse) and Theo packed up and drove 4 hours to arrive at one of our favorite camping (well, cabin camping) sites... Burgdorph. Burgdorph is the last hurrah for the camping season and its my favorite by far. It's less than rustic cabins, including the authentic outhouse, and an all natural geothermal hot springs makes it absolutely wonderful. Nestled in the rugged mountains of Idaho, Theo had plently of exercise and new and exciting things to smell, and look at and pee on! (yessss!) Anyway, unfortunately all good things must come to an end and Sunday evening we packed up and came home and hallelujah, Theo ate and went to bed! I will have some pictures coming!!

Lord Love A Dog...

    It's hard to imagine life without Mr. Theo, despite the fact he has only been part of our family for around 2 months. In those 2 months however, my love for that goofy dog as grown continuously. His heart-warming eyes and sneaky licker kisser (or as my dad affectionately refers to it as his, "wiener-cleaner") seems to worm there way into the softest part of my heart (even when he's in trouble!). Speaking of trouble, Theo has been both improving and not so improving in certain aspects of his character. Starting with improving, he has gone quite awhile without takin' a dump or a squat in the house (Glory Hallelujah!). I've taught him to to jump up and put his paws on my chest but only when asked to (which keeps me and him out of trouble since he isn't supposed to jump up in the first place...) and he now (hopefully) understands that the kitchen counter and the top of the dinner table, isn't a place for his head or his paws! Now for the not improving aspect which I can basically sum up in three words: Never ending barking. That just about gives you the idea. Despite a mini-unpleasant-noise-maker-that-only-he-can-hear disguised as a bird house, 2 warnings from the Animal Control Officer (he was apparently reported twice by an anonymous neighbor caller...) and "bad boys" (which have come to no avail) from us. The latest and unfortunately last resort was purchased today in an effort to shut him up.....shock collar. Now, let me explain the issue here. Theo can be a wart, but a lovable and eager to please wart who never barks or whines when he is around us. ok, the occasional squirrel gets his voice box riled up but hey, he's a 6 month old puppy. BUT, the circumstances change as soon as he is left alone in his spacious, and quite delightful kennel for the day. As soon as we leave, he raises the dead. The only thing I can say is, Lord Love A Dog......

The Vet's Office!!

   Earlier today, Theo went to the vet's office for the first time he has been with us. Veterenarians offices must have some kind of curse on them, because as soon as any animal steps into them, they go bazurk. Theo was no different. Our good natured puppy, went ballistic. Jumping on people, barking sniffing every nook and cranny in the building. We had to wait around a bit to sign some paperwork and then we were directed into a private room to wait for the vet. Lovely, 10 mins in a confined room with a lunatic puppy. By the time the vet came in, our arms were sore and we weren't all that thrilled that we had to go through the same thing AGAIN to keep Theo off the vet! After she inspected Theo and inserted a thermometer into Theo's rectum (which he thought was very intrusive) she assertained he was happy and healthy.
    He was updated on his shots and then we had a very long conversation asking questions about what we might need to be doing and what we should be feeding him and the like. Finally, after both parties were exhausted, the vet left and just to make matters even better, Theo decides to relieve himself on the vet's floor. Oh lord. So, after cleaning up his piddle puddle (actually it was more like Lake Michigan) we signed out and left. With some encouraging we managed to get Theo to poop before loading him up in the Subaru and heading home. The minute we get home, the darned dog has a renewed sense of energy and it takes 2 walks and some play time in the backyard to finally get him to fall asleep. What a day!!

Theo

      Today, at around 3:00 p.m. we officially welcomed Theodore,(mostly known as Theo), into our home. As a 4 month old German Shorthair Pointer Mix, this amazing "pound" puppy has a lot of energy. He is a sweet, lovable bundle of puppy breath, and the "oh-so" delicious puppy poop that seems to come with the puppy territory. Considering all the stress that Theo was under at the shelter, plus being transported and introduced to an entirely knew family and house, he acted like the perfect little gentleman he is. He ran off-leash almost the moment we came home and never strayed far. We taught him how to sit just today, and by golly that darnest little dog will do it whenever you ask(usually...and mostly just for the Milkbone you have in your hand...Goodness, what a smart dog!).
   That dog has captured the hearts of the entire family, not to mention all the faculty and visitors at the shelter. I look forward to some AMAZING years ahead with Mr. Theo!!

Night Theo.....