Author Archives: Galen

Day 77 — A Family Day

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Galen

The pack doesn’t take its normal daytime nap when Geoffrey is home. Instead, today was mostly constant in/out/up/down. For Aurora, of course, the motivation for all movement was PLAY! I went to church and by the time I came home … Continue reading →

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Day 76 — Terrible Twos and Showing Off

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Galen

The day didn’t start off well. Apparently the terrible twos have struck Aurora. This morning she didn’t want to do doggie things in the yard and kept trying to run up the stairs. I had to close the back door … Continue reading →

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Day 75 – Variable Speed

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Galen

We are still dealing with yesterday’s mastery of the up-staircase by Aurora. It’s cute, but it’s also a pain. She is enjoying being able to cut short the sessions outside where she is told to do her doggy things.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Day 74 – Morning Accomplishments

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Galen

Well, it happened. About 5:45 this morning, I had taken Aurora out for her housetraining. She told me several times that she was fine and didn’t need to go out. A couple times she turned away from the backyard and … Continue reading →

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Day 73 — Four Steps at a Time

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Galen

The big development of the day occurred late, out of the range of any camera. Aurora made it up four steps from the backyard to the landing tonight! True, she made her way up the steps to end the tedious … Continue reading →

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