Swagger

26 lbs

If it's possible for a dog to have a cute swagger, then I'll admit to laughing over Mokeys. She trots around and acts like she's hot stuff every second she's awake. Of course, the effect is ruined as soon as she trips over the rug and face plants. Sometimes I'm a bit embarrassed when we go out in public and she trots around as if she's the best thing since sliced bread or, even better than sliced bread. Luckily shes got that cute face and lambs wool fur, so people are willing to overlook her ego in order to pet her.

This week Mokey finally learned to ascend and descend the stairs. I separated the two activities because going up and coming down were two very different challenges for Mokey. Going up? Peace of cake! What were you so worried about, you silly owner? Going down . . . Are you insane?? It took Mokey several days and lots of coaxing for her to even attempt the simplest of descending motions. When at last her feet touched the step below her she wrinkled her brow in terror and cried for her mommy. It took her two more days before we had complete success. I say complete success rather lightly since the entire way down she bemoaned her existence with loud cries. Woe is me! Woe is me!

Mokey also went to work with me for the first time this past week. She was a little overwhelmed by all the new smells and sounds, but did very well. On the way home from work one day she was so tired that when she slid off the passenger seat and onto my coat/floor, she opted to stay where she landed: (and for you safety conscious drivers, yes, I was parked when I took this picture)