Timber update: March 28, 2009

Timber is 24 weeks old today. I took him to Petsmart to weigh him and he is still gaining an average of 2 pounds every two weeks. He is weighing in at 55.3 pounds. When I got him at 9 weeks old, he was 16 pounds. His owners said that his mom weighed about 45 pounds and his dad was about 65 pounds. They estimated that he wouldn't be more than 60 pounds. I think he will exceed his father's weight. Chrissy still believes that he will top out at 72 pounds, she has since he first joined our family in December. I decided I'm going to take guesses from my readers for how much they think he will weigh in 6 months.....if I have any readers! Ha Ha!

24 weeks old

9 weeks old

Looking at his pictures side-by-side for the first time...It's amazing how much he's changed.

A beautiful afternoon for little league

Today was Patryk's softball game in Antioch. The whole family went, including Timber. Pat played well, he managed to hit the ball 2 times from the pitch (one being a foul ball). He also hit it off the Batting T...since this is "T-ball". lol

The way they play the game is really well thought out for the young group of boys and one girl. There are 2 innings and each child gets a chance to hit with one of their coaches pitching the ball. If they can't get a hit from a pitch, they place the ball on the T and swing until they get a hit. I watched a little of the game and took some pics for my brother. Most of the time though, I walked Timber around and managed the various children at the park as they pet and played with Timber. I think he was the only dog there and he sure got a lot of attention and sticks! He was one happy pup!

Patryk covering 1st base

Pat was more concerned about the dirt on the ground than the ball!

This shot is too cute
For some reason Pat reminds me of Charlie Brown in this pic







Pat hit a foul ball, but ran any way...
Back at bat to try again...
... and again...
...and again...
...until he finally hit it on this swing.

Running to second base...
Don't they look bored? lol

"Give me 10!"
Running home
This little guy, Matthew was consumed with interest for Timber...and staring into my sunglasses....Papa was trying to get a pic of Timber and me, but this little guy came running to pet Timber again. lol
Yep, that's a wooden sword tucked into Bub's shirt. lol

Black Diamond Dog Park

March 24, 2009

Timber has a couple "girlfriends" at the dog park now. The Husky, named Cari (an older woman lol) was so mean to Timber the first time they met at the Brentwood Dog Park. Timber was so small and she played really rough. He was so scared of her that he ran away from her and hid behind my legs if she came his way. They get along better now.

We go to the dog park nearly every day, when I'm too tired to go on a hike. Not to mention it is nice to get Timber out and playing with other dogs and exposed to different people. I know these "city" dog parks are a lazy dog owners way of exercising their dog...but it works for me for now, and I'm trying to use the elliptical when I get home for my exercise. I sure do miss the Mendocino Tree Farm in Chico. Now that is a dog park! I also got my exercise there too since the area was well over 300 acres! Some time soon, I hope to drive up there and see all my old friends and see how Timber likes it there.

He is always eating something...
A new friend, about a month younger, "Sparky" the boxer.

Too Cute

Workin' Dog

I bought Timber a backpack and decided to give it a try yesterday at the Reservoir in Antioch. I loaded it up with a few hand towels, poop bags and two 16.9 fl oz water bottles, one on each side. He did well and the backpack fit nicely. We hiked/walked for 2 hours and went about 2.5 miles total. About 2/3 of the way through the trip, I was pulling him for once! He certainly got tired...and sweaty under that pack. As for me, my feet hurt like crazy! I thought for sure I was going to be hating life the next day, but I woke up with no aching feet or bones.

At this point, Timber was taking me for a walk and everytime he saw a bird, he had a burst of energy and yanked me in their direction. One day I think he may actually be successful in catching a bird, he's determined.

Timber met his first cow. He was fascinated by them when he saw them in the distance, so I took him up a road where this young cow was grazing near the fence for a closer look.
He was pretty calm most of the time, but when the cow moved slightly in our direction, Timber bounced backwards!

Staring out in the water looking for more birds.