Jeep Update!

Hey, Simone, its me, Jeep!   You know, Galaxy.  Hi, I turned one year old this week. Aren't I good looking?  Boy, I think I am a great looking toller.  My mom and dad don't seem to notice the too high ear thing.

They feed me really good and give me lots of activities.  They did neuter me 'cause they said I was getting obnoxious and obstinate and I guess I was.  They also told me that they like me so well that they just want me to stay home and not travel without them.  But I am just the happiest dog now and don't care about marking and humping like I did before.

I can't swim in the river right now because the water is too high and I miss going out on the boat like we do in summer.  But I like the snow we have now.  I am very happy when I can be with mom and dad.  I am really good at sniffing out birds like the turkeys that come through the property.  I get to chase the finches and nuthatches out of the berry garden too.  They tell me I am very "birdy".

I get to go to mom's acupuncture clinic every friday and hang out while mom needles patients.  If I am really good and quiet, then I get to visit with the patients after they are done. They like me so well that they ask about me when I'm not there. 

Dad has been working on art pieces for the new show. I get to hang out with him and the cat Murphy (she's grumpy at me but getting better) in the art studio.

Mom and Dad are finding out just how smart I am 'cause I get bored with toys fast and they need to find new ones to keep me interested and entertained. I am better about not chasing the chickens than I used to be.  They know me 'cause they don't run from me but when I have a dog buddy visit, the chickens all run like mad 'cause they know its a different dog. I really like gathering eggs but mom won't let me dart into the nest to get a hen if there's one sitting on it.

I get to go into the farm supply store where they have goodies at the counter and they all recognize me now.  They like me 'cause I'm a toller and so handsome, everybody likes me.  Mom takes me down the pigs ear and treats aisle and lets me smell everything.  Then at night, she shakes the paper bag and crinkles it and makes noise with the bag and gets me all excited. Then I have to stick my head into the bag and get a pig's ear for a treat, but not every night. I really like to eat.  I weigh 58 lbs and measure 23" at the shoulder.  Am I big?

We will be doing more training, hunting, socializing, etc come spring.  I may even get to do some agility training.

I want to thank you for finding me such nice parents.  They are always concerned about me and make me very happy and healthy.

Love, Jeep