The Energizer Puppy

After being couped up for two weeks recovering from her operation, Gretchen finally got to get out and burn off some of her excess energy. Little did we know just how much she had to burn.

We started the day with a hike around Springton Manor. The hike went as most hikes do, with her and CJ running and playing along the trails. There was also some creek play this time. (We took video of it, but I'm not skilled enough to get it compressed to a size that blogger will take.)

After the hike, it was dog training class. After class it was chores in the yard. Normally a hike and class would be enough to calm her down for the day, so we let her out in the yard with us expecting she'd just lay there while we did things. That wasn't the case. She followed me everywhere, which means she wasn't laying down and resting. I raked sticks, flipped compost, drained water off the pool cover, etc. I was busy from 2 till about 7 with her in tow the whole way. When I ran the tractor to cut some grass, she left me only to follow Jen till I was done. Occasionally she'd get some extra energy and quick game of fetch ensued.

About 10 o'clock she finally crashed.

Now we're up and ready for another day.

I did get some trim pictures up from last week.

- b