A Serious and Proud Puppy

While Kingsley is unfortunately incapable of wrapping his head around this momentous news, I'm sure he'd be extremely elated if he could. And I know what you are all wondering - what role will he play in the wedding?! Will he be included?! We don't have too many answers yet, but let's just say it's time to get this dog trained so he won't run amok and steal the show!

Food Coma

 

After gobbling down his food and then literally licking the bowl (yes, I'm serious and no, he's never done this before), Kingsley has settled himself down next to me on the couch for a nap. 

Stop and Smell the Roses

 

Well, we're back. And Kingsley is oh so happy to be once more showcased online. He's so happy, that he's begun taking pleasure in the simpler things in life. Like taking the time to smell the flowers. 

Playtime with Girlfriend, Sydney

I know, I know. These are blurry. But, these action shots are just too priceless. If only I had a real camera on hand. These pictures were taken over the weekend when Kingsley was reunited with his long distance girlfriend Sydney. They're best buds though they have a certain rough and tumble relationship.

The Thunder Vest in Action

 

 

So. After much buildup, here are the results. The thunder vest is no cure-all. It does, however, calm him down a considerable degree. There are two situations which we absolutely need the thunder vest to work: as we are packing up to leave the apartment and as we are returning back home from a trip. As I mentioned in an earlier post, Kingsley's excitement to both leave and return is so great that he will whine, wail, jump, yelp and work himself into a frenzy. The two above videos show his behavior before the departure and during the return. Before we left the thunder vest worked OK - not great, but it wasn't completely ineffective either. When we returned home on Monday, the thunder vest actually proved to be 100% effective. Usually Kingsley begins his excited frenzy of behavior a couple miles before our home. As the video reveals, he only issued ONE little whimper. It was truly remarkable.

The Best Pup Around

 This past Sunday was Mother's Day, and Kingsley surprised me an ADORABLE doggy-Mother's Day card (I may or may not have picked out this card on my own and thereafter teared up while reading the inside message). Yes, I know - I'm pathetic. But it's difficult not to when you realize that a little puppy has proven to be one of the best things that has ever happened to you (aside from his Pops, of course)! While your tear ducts may not be as active as mine, I bet you fellow pet owners share the sentiment! (And for all you tired of this sentimentality, check back later for an update (with video) of the THUNDER VEST!)

A Much Needed Hair Cut

With summer fast approaching, it was time for Kingsley to lose some of his coat and run free! Like the good little pup that he is now, we didn't even have to hold him down... He just laid there!

THE THUNDER SHIRT

As most of you probably know, Kingsley suffers from anxiety. While we now leave him uncrated in the apartment, his excitement/anxiety before embarking on a car ride has gotten out of control. Kingsley loves traveling so much that he works himself into a frenzy, and is literally (not figuratively) unable to contain himself (he peed in the car about a month ago). The moment he see the suitcases or backpacks full of clothes, he launches into a doggy temper tantrum which involves jumping, whining, howling, crying and collapsing onto the ground for dramatic effect. Now, hopefully, we have found the answer: the thunder shirt. I found the thunder shirt awhile back but it has taken until now for Kingsley's Ma and Pops to see eye to eye on the issue (it helps that the vest is called the "Thunder Shirt" and not the "Anti-Anxiety Vest for your Designer (or designer-esque) Dog." And with another car ride fast approaching this Friday, we'll have the opportunity to put it to test!

Kingsley's Take on Finals Week

While this week is all play, last week was all work for Kingsley's Mama, and he was not happy! Here's what he thought of it!