Bo's Turn

Guys..I'm sorry as you read on in this post, for some reason it is one huge paragraph and it won't let me add space between them. I've tried several times. Sorry I know it is hard to read that way, just wanted to let you know.

I've been saying for a while now I was going to write about Bo. However, Bo has been kind of pushed to the side this week because I have had other things....such as horrible bad days I've wanted to write about instead. Sorry Bo, I know you took a back burner on the blog. Several of you have emailed me asking about how he has been. So this is for you, a post all about Bo!

Last Friday Bo went to his first day of Puppy Camp. I know this sounds totally ridiculous but Bo LOVED it! I had several things I needed to do last Friday so I thought it would be a perfect day for him to go. I dropped him off at 9:00 in the morning and picked him up at 6:00. While he was there he got to play with other dogs is size. He loves to play with other dogs so this was a really good way for him to interact. The owners of Puppy Camp also do several activities with the dogs during the day. Bo went on a bike ride, went for a walk and I think they even took him roller blading that afternoon. The place really is great. They have 3 outdoor play areas, one for puppies, one for bigger dogs, and then one for older dogs. Each dog also has it's own little cubby to store it's belongings for the day. It is like daycare for dogs. Who would have thought! Anyways Bo loved it and was soo very tired that night when he got home. The following are a few pic's I took the night he came home. This was taken right before he went to sleep that night. He curled up on my bed and could hardly keep his little eyes open.

Out cold!!!

Just leave me alone, I played so hard today!

He didn't care who was looking or who was taking picture's of him. He rolled onto his back and fell asleep this way.

Nobody touch my Kong...It's mine...all mine

Last but not least Bo's 7 month picture. (No I don't take pictures of him every month, this just happened to be his 7 month b-day)

Ok, what else can I tell you about my "perfect" little Boston Terrier. Oh I have something for you....How about he isn't perfect!!!! I think if Bo was a human he would be in the toddler stage of development. He is going on a little wild streak the last few weeks and is into EVERYTHING. If there is something in his reach then he will get it and run away with it. I actually think he has springs hidden in his back legs because even if he can't reach what he wants he will jump on his back legs and do this little jump/dive thing and get it. I tried to write this post a few hours ago but every time I sat down the little guy was into everything. Newspaper, plants, pot holders, rugs, pillows, shoes, you name it he will put it in his mouth and run with it, ripping it to shreds in the process. Well, all besides his toys. He won't play with his toys unless someone is playing with him. I guess you could say he doesn't play well on his own.

There are times when he knows his name and will turn his little head to look at you. Then there are the times when you call his name and he just runs in the other direction and acts like he doesn't know you are talking to him. I told him just a few minutes ago it was a good thing he is so cute, because he sure was being a naughty little puppy a few hours ago. I guess I wouldn't say that Bo is a bad dog by any stretch of the imagination, however he does have a wild streak in him as of late. It is kind of funny because when we are down in Youngstown he doesn't really act like he does here at home. I think it's because he always has the boys (his brothers) to play with when we are there and the four boys do a great job of keeping him busy and tired! More than anything I think it is the "Terrier" in him. It sure hasn't helped the last few days that it has been raining like crazy and he can't go outside.

Lucky for us...mainly me because I'm starting to run out of patience with him we will be starting round two of puppy class next week. I'm taking him to a different person this time. We will be going to where Bo goes to Puppy Camp. When I took Bo last week the guy had Bo sitting and staying within two minutes of him being there. I have no idea what he did, but it worked. The guy is like my own little Dog Whisper! I've been working on sitting and staying with Bo since Christmas. I'm starting to think I may have spoiled Bo a little too much when he was really young, either that or I really have NO idea on how to raise a "good" dog. I by no means want a show dog. I would just like a nice little dog that sits and stays when I tell him, comes when he calls, and doesn't jump. I know Bo is still a puppy but I think the two of us have a lot to work on the next few months. Please wish us luck...I think we need it.

Oh for those of you who are still wondering...yes, Bo still sleeps with me in my bed. He starts off the night in his cage, but then usually ends up crying to come into my bed anywhere from mid-night -2:00. According to the new trainer it is just fine to let your dog sleep with you. Phew!! Bo is also still very much attached to me. The other day I left for a while and my Mom said that Bo just sat staring at the door for the longest time, when she took him outside he went to the spot where I park my car and just sat there. When I come in the door Bo takes off running to me with his little ears tucked down in excitement. It really is about the cutest little thing and does make me feel loved. The other night as I was bawling my eyes out while falling asleep Bo kept looking at me. He was at the end of the bed, but after a few minutes he came up to my pillow, looked at me with his little head tilt and then licked all of my tears off of my face, then he curled up right by my neck and slept there the entire night, something he hasn't done in a very long time.

Even though my little Bo is being a big-ole-pain right now I really do love the little guy and I'm so glad that I got him...he really has helped me a lot the last several months.

Ok...an entire....long post all about Bo! Stay tuned for the next Bo update and if any of you have any great training ideas, especially those of you who have Boston Terrier's I'd sure love to hear them.