Super Kane Day Friday

Today was a Super Kane Day.

This morning, we walked the long way to Macquarie oval (though there was no puppy party in session), on to the hardware store, then the market. At the market, we went to see Splat the resident cat at the pet store. The staff had a fuss over Kane, especially Chris who has five Boxers and loves Germans Shepherds. A few different staff members gave Kane treats. The store also had a sale on clothing so we bought a Driza-Bone dog coat. It has two side pockets, so Kane can now help carry small items! We were out for nearly two hours.

photos taken at Macquarie oval


New coat




Today, Kane barked a few times at passersby from the house, including at two kids walking their small dog. Even without Jazz around, Kane is keeping up his sentry duties. Good dog!

We went on our evening walk early, firstly calling in to visit Jet at his house two doors up and then to Cook oval, where there was a puppy party in session, with Millhouse, Jack and Margot. Melba also soon arrived.



It was a great party and a great day.

the bestest Kane Day ever

Today was the best ever Kane Day, even better than the 16 March 2008 bestest Kane Day ever.

Early this morning (but at a decent hour) we went on the shop walk, but took a different route. We walked the long way there through the series of alley ways, then after my quick shop we walked around the outside of the complex in the opposite direction than usual before taking a shorter way back.

After an hour rest, Margie arrived (Kane barked) and we went together with Lola the Golden Retriever to the local Dogs' Day Out, which was the official opening of a new (enclosed) dog park. Lola was so excited to have Kane in the car with her.

location of the new dog park (the space under the A)


The Dogs' Day Out was really exciting. There were lots of dogs partying. Lola had a blast going into the lake, but Kane refused to go in.

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Kane met lots of interesting dogs. We only saw and met two other German Shepherds but there were plenty of Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Beagles and even Airedale Terriers. None of our usual neighbourhood canines were there. Kane had a doggacino (frothed soymilk with liver sprinkles) from a stall there.

After an hour and a half (or so) we left. By then Kane had partied enough.

We had a few hours rest in the afternoon, or rather Kane did while I cleaned some windows (using Selleys Liquid Soap, and then Windex).

At 3pm, a Golden Retriever called Jazz (three years old) came to visit with her people, Lois and her son Adrian. She had a lot of fun exploring and then we went for a walk around the little block - I held Jazz by the lead while Kane walked unleashed at his own pace. Jazz will be staying over during the week over Christmas while her people are away, and the visit was to see how Kane would share his space with a new dog.

Then at 4.20pm, Jet the German Shepherd from two doors up came to visit with Therese and Dee. Jet had fun running around the yard while us humans had wine and assorted cheeses.

As if the day couldn't get more exciting, Jake came over to visit. Sue was taking him to Cook oval after a bath.

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Jet and Jake then chased each other in the yard, and Kane decided to join them. There was too much running around, so Jake and Sue left to continue their walk.

I don't know who had more excitement today - me or Kane. We had three outings and had three dogs visit our house. I fell asleep on the couch later in the afternoon, foregoing more painting of the rest of the gate/fence.

Although Kane barked this morning when Margie came to the door, he didn't bark at any other visitors for the rest of the day. He must have had too much fun at the park.

the bestest puppy party ever

I was home from work early, leaving earlier than usual. It was a good time to make up for yesterday's missed puppy party at Macquarie oval.

We walked to Cook oval at 5pm and Margot the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen was already there. I found out the name of her actual breed. It was funny watching Kane and Margot going off together on scent trails. We were then joined by Kel the Labrador.

The party picked up when Rosie the three legged dog arrived (unaccompanied), then Sir and Jazzy - two Labradoodles, Molly the black Labrador, and Jazz the Kelpie. Kane was having a great time but took a particular liking to Molly and started running after her. I let him enjoy himself before restraining him with the leash to slow him down. Poor puppy.

Kane wanted continue to play and run, so I took him home, for his own good. It was a mean thing to do as he was really enjoying himself. On the way home we bumped into Millhouse the black Labradoodle (the ball-obsessed one) who was on his way to the oval.

It was a fun walk. We were out for nearly an hour.

the bestest Kane Day ever

Today was another Kane Day, and it was the best ever.

Early this morning we went to Therese's house before walking together to the nearby food markets. We saw Tessie the Border Collie on the way and Kane said hello to her. Tessie was one of the first dogs in the neighbourhood I befriended some years ago. I finally found out last week that one of her humans is called Cassie!

At the markets, we went to the pet store where I bought a new brush along with some more Science Diet tins. We saw Splat the cat, but he decided to stay out of reach this time. The staff at the store enjoyed having both Kane and Jet visiting.

Afterwards, Therese and I had a coffee at the organic place next door while Kane and Jet enjoyed watching the world go by and the attention of friendly passers by. We left after 10am before it became too warm. The fun didn't end there. We went to Macquarie oval on the way home and Jet enjoyed his running around while Kane was content to watch (and wonder at the silliness of a puppy). We passed Jack the Jack Russell Terrier's house and Kane and him said hello. It was funny as he was behind a railing and kept on running to Kane (all excited) and then Jet (growling).

A fun two hours of the morning.

Late this afternoon, Kane and I walked to the shops for a quick visit, then we walked back the long way (Kane's decision) along the bicycle path and the grove of trees. We said hello to Rani the Spoodle whose person held her up over the fence so she looked down on Kane without getting nervous.

The kid who works part time at the chicken shop at the markets had just finished work so was walking the same route. I had a chat to him as we walked (one of his bosses gives me great discounts) while Kane smelled the news.

Just as we arrived home, Dusty the old brown Kelpie from across the road came over to say hello. Dusty was another neighbourhood dog who I befriended years ago. I still don't know what his person's name is, but I know the person's elderly mother is called Maisy.





Such an exciting day we had.

the bestest day, and it's not even midday yet

Today is another Kane Day.

Early this morning, Kane and I walked to the shops. There was a local market on - Jamison Trash and Treasure, but dogs were not allowed in. I went into the shops for canned dog food and tied Kane to the usual seat. There was a lady who ranted and raved and asked me to tie Kane somewhere else (she pointed at bollards, but they are not practical; the sign posts are too close to the road). In any case, I pointed out other empty seats to her and stood my ground. Anyway, there were other friendly ladies who patted him, including one who sat with him on the seat.

After I finished shopping, we walked around the outside of the shops again. Then on the way home, I decided we should visit the Belconnen fresh food markets. It was a bit further than the distance home.

We had a lot of fun at the markets. I took Kane into the pet store there and we looked around inside. I asked them for some water for Kane first.

Kane saw Splat, the resident cat. At one point Splat wandered over really close to Kane to smell his fur. Kane smelled all the packets of dog biscuits there. The staff gave him treats and he went up to other customers who gave him pats. There were two fluffy little puppies there and Kane said hello to one, who was terribly excited. The staff being so kind, compelled me into investing in a new stainless steel non-slip bowl for Kane's dog biscuits, some Science Diet Light tins, and some doggie treats.

Afterwards, I left him tied to a seat in the piazza area of the markets while I went in and returned out from a different entrance/exit to sneak up on him.

It was such an exciting outing, and all before midday!