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October 11, 2003

Puppies are such a pain sometimes

We have a very large fenced back yard. It's a really tall fence - at least 6 feet high. Our 4 big dogs have never even thought about leaving the yard when they are out playing, napping, etc., but this spare puppy of ours, Houdini, has truly earned his name time and time again.

He has found a way to join our neighbor's dog in their backyard - but that's ok - the neighbor's dog and Houdi like to play with each other.

Last night, though, when John brought in all the dogs, Houdini was missing. Both of us were frantic - the street in front of our house is fairly busy, and I had nightmare visions of a flattened puppy in the middle of the street.

We went in different directions looking for him and calling for him. I walked around the high school calling him, and he suddenly appeared out of no where, at full speed. He practically jumped into my arms, and I carried him home.
The little fart. When I caught up with John, Houdini tried to hide behind me because he knew he was a bad dog, and doesn't like John's angry voice.

John has spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out how he gets out. He gets walks in the morning and evening, but it would be nice for him to be able to be in the back yard when we are at work instead of in his puppy crate (which he manages to escape from also). I don't think it would be safe to have him on a chain, he's probably end up hanging himself.

He's a cute little bugger, but I wish he would learn from the big dogs.

Posted by Beth at October 11, 2003 6:48 AM

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Posted by: Beth M at October 11, 2003 11:59 PM