In like a Lamb

Beautiful weather here in Iowa to welcome in March. And Ruby certainly has Spring Fever... she has made a habit this last week or so of jumping the fence to run around the neighbors yard. The rabbitts like to hang out there, and she is hoping to catch one I guess. So it is back on a leash for her. Not so fun, and she doesn't expend near so much energy either. So she is almost ornery in the house. Pesting the other two dogs til they play chase, and helping pick up the kids rooms by picking up things that they leave on the floor. Oh well, while frustrating at times, at least she is feeling her age!!

Since the weather was so warm we waiting til tonight to give Ruby her first full dosage of heartgard. Figured it was hard enough to keep her contained, we decided starting the dose before she went to bed at night would be easier on everyone. And her normal Monday schedule has her in the crate for 5 hours anyway... so that will be a help.

I am wondering if we will see any different behavior, or if it will make her even more tired than the half doses. Or, if she has progressed enough, that it won't bother so much. We will find out.

She seems to be going through a puppy stage... which makes me wonder if she is closer to 18 months than 2 years. Her activity levels, and "forgetfulness" in listening are very much a younger dogs actions. Doesn't get her any lee way however!

There will be another update this week... and as always, I am nervous about this month too!!