Major

Major will be three in December

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Dragging a BIG stick

2009-06-14T23:38:00.000-07:00

Major felt like this was a good stick to select today! He dragged it about 20 feet, then settled down next to his prize. Goofball!

Can I get out?

2009-06-14T23:33:00.000-07:00

Major takes a look out the car window at the ferry terminal. This was the day we picked up Hero!

Happy Six-Months Birthday, Major!

2009-05-31T17:25:00.000-07:00

A dog and his squeaky ball. You'll see these squeaky balls throughout this series of photos!

2009-05-31T17:24:00.000-07:00

Two boys playing ball.

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First, Ollie has the ball.

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Then Major has the ball.

View the video!

2009-05-31T16:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a video of the squeaky ball game that gets played over and over at our house!

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Hurry up, Mom! The sun is bright in my eyes!

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It's wonderful to lie in the sun, for a minute or two.

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Still a little sleepy early in the morning.

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Nice profile.

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Aren't I a handsome birthday boy?

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Ollie loves his squeaky ball!

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Major is pretty near Ollie's size now!

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Playing squeaky ball games at the water bowl.

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Yes, I am the handsome birthday boy!

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Giving me that sarcastic look!

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Here's Ollie, still looking like a pup at 7 years old.

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Running toward the water bowl!

Video of Pool Games!

2009-05-31T16:08:00.000-07:00

In this video Major decides to join Ollie in the pool.

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Finally stepping in!

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Stop Action!

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Where did the squeaky balls go?

2009-05-31T16:03:00.000-07:00

He had a lot of fun! Happy six-months birthday, Major!

Three good dogs

2009-05-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

I'm pet sitting Bella again. Here they all are having a rest.

Major at 5 months old

2009-05-03T13:23:00.000-07:00

Here I am at 5 months old.

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Heading for the stick pile.

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Picking out a stick to play with.

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I grabbed a great stick!

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My stick!

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Playing tug with Ollie

Major and Bella: A size comparison

2009-04-15T22:08:00.000-07:00

Here are Major and Bella, a dog I petsit occasionally. Bella is (best guess) a pit bull/greyhound mix (9 years old). She weighs 50 lbs., and is 22" tall.

Major is 19 weeks old now.

2009-04-15T22:07:00.000-07:00

Can you see Ollie's face from inside the cat door panel?

Lunchtime walk in the park

2009-04-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

Hi, Mom and me went for a walk in the park today. Follow me ...

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Here's my look from the side.

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I'm so happy that my ears are up again! But the flash washes out my golden-brown colors :-(

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On to the next sniff.

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Just passing by.

Saturday in the sun

2009-04-04T10:31:00.000-07:00

Both on alert!

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You can see the wheels turning in his mind!

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Major likes to play "keep-away" with Ollie. Ollie dutifully follows Major around, waiting for his chance to out-maneuver Major. Major does seem to understand that his body isn't coordinated enough yet to keep the ball, but that he certainly can, and does, use his brain to keep the ball - and to get it back if he does lose it for a moment.

Major and his Chinook friend, Chaka

2009-04-02T21:09:00.000-07:00

Chaka is a Chinook who is the same age as Major. While we were out on a walk break from work, we came across Chaka and his owner. We were thrilled to meet another puppy, and now we meet many work days at 2:00 pm for puppy play time. What could be better!?

2009-04-02T21:08:00.000-07:00

Sometimes good, clean fun can look so vicious!

A Chew Fest Evening

2009-04-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

Major spent about 20 minutes gnawing on his Dino Cuz. He chewed the bumpy spines off it within about 15 minutes of first getting it. Better that than my shoes!

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When Major first arrived, Ollie wasn't very happy about sharing his toys. Now, though, Ollie is really enjoying his "chew mate."

Major's growing and on the move!

2009-03-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

He's getting close to losing his little puppy looks, and heading toward a teenage appearance. I'd better get all the pictures I can before my little pup is gone forever!

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Looking a little wolfie!

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Major's got a smooth, ground-covering trot.

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Running for his Junior Cuz in the back yard!

Jack, the Cat, still does not want to see Major.

2009-03-28T21:38:00.001-07:00

He's keeping himself in hiding.

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Safe and secure under the blankets.

Major Goes to Work!

2009-03-28T21:35:00.002-07:00

Ollie and Major are good boys, except Major won't sit still for a "group" photo.

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Oh no! Snap quick, then get him! He's going for the cords!

2009-03-28T21:34:00.001-07:00

Good Boy - with one ear that has fallen down ... teething!

More PlayDate pics!

2009-03-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

Here we see Major, Shatay in front, Dalemuns in the back (and Phoenix's tail).

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Chloe and Major had a mighty good time playing with each other!

Major and Chloe meet for playtime

2009-03-23T12:12:00.000-07:00

Major and Chloe had some big fun playing yesterday. Those two were non-stop for about 1-1/2 hours! Major was worn out!

Play Day for Shilohs

2009-03-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here's Chloe, a pup from Solace Shilohs.

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Walking with the big dogs.

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The "sniff train."

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Major meets "the threesome," Dalemuns, Phoenix and Shatay.

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Major meets Phoenix.

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A nice photo from the side. I'll need to stack him properly next time!

Listening to sounds and watching movements

2009-03-21T18:28:00.000-07:00

Major really gets absorbed in listening and watching what's going on around him. He spends quite a bit of time studying things.

Major Loves his Wubba

2009-03-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Like my other dog, Ollie, Major really goes for the toys with squeakers. The Wubba is a big hit with him!

Puppy Biting!

2009-03-21T18:21:00.000-07:00

We have a game we play when Major gets into a "puppy biting" mood. The game's called "All the Toys are on Major!" When he starts biting my hands, sleeves or pantlegs, I say, "All the toys are on Major!", distract him with a toy, then put all the toys around him! Works every time. He spends the next 10-15 minutes playing with one of the toys after another. He gets all his puppy biting done, until next time!

Same size paws!

2009-03-20T23:11:00.000-07:00

Although Ollie is 7 years old, and I am only 15 weeks old, we have the same size paws!

Day two in Seattle

2009-03-20T22:56:00.000-07:00

On his second day he went out to play with his new big brother, Ollie. The grass was all wet and Major wanted to roll all over in it!

Major Arrives In Seattle

2009-03-20T22:51:00.000-07:00

Major (formerly known as Spyro) arrived in Seattle on the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He is 15 weeks old now. This photo is from his first couple of hours at home. He's getting settled in just fine!