Caught in a Time Warp

Yes friends, Ziva and I feel as if we have been caught up in a time warp.  How could so many days have passed us by since our last post to her blog?  We believe aliens must have control
over the passage of time and the speed of which it passes and have really been messin' with us of late!

Since I really can't remember all that we have been up to since our last post how about if I just
give you a hit and miss of activities, events and funny moments and toss in a few photos along the way.

All righty then I must begin with the fact that Miss Ziva has certainly been learning about patience of late as I have been fairly busy transcribing the minutes for several Town Council Meetings and Worksessions for our island government.  Ziva has a hard time understanding
the need for mom to sit at the computer for hours on end listening to people drone on and on
about really boring stuff.  She has noticed that not once did they mention bully sticks, treat treats, go for a ride, go for a walk or let's go potty.  So needless to say, she is not amused.
Numerous times she has deposited toys on my keyboard, climbed into my lap or whined at the door even though she had just been out not 5 minutes before, just to try to get me out of my desk chair and in a much better position to pay 100% attention to her.

Ziva demonstrating how bored she is with me typing by staring out the office window.

Oh there was something noteworthy that happened a week ago last Friday.  Traveling down the island in our Jeep we were hit by a teenage driver who was driving down the center turn lane to try to avoid all the the island traffic.  Ziva was in the back seat and thank heavens was not hurt.
Fire Department and EMS arrived along with the sheriff's deputy.  The boys were cited for wreckless driving, their vehicle as well as ours needed to be towed.  A neighbor was kind enough to come get us and take us home.  It was very unnerving as well as inconvenient and we are still driving a rental car while waiting for our Jeep to be repaired.  But I'm extremely happy Miss Ziva was not hurt,her hammock style back seat cover kept her from being thrown to the floor and actually she enjoyed the attention of the local firemen!

Ziva also can now add a Bikers for Babies Festival to her socialization list.  The Yucatan Beach Stand and Grill here on the island hosted a benefit Sunday before last so off we went to check out all the amazing motorcycles and do a bit of people watching while walking around our island business district.  As always she was a hit with all those in attendance and it was kind of cute to see some of the big ol' burly bikers in their leathers and chains getting all weak in the knees making over a red dog!  I also want to mention that all the loud rumbling of Harley pipes didn't phase her in the least so guess all the early socialization and many situations we've put her in since we brought her home has paid off

Ziva imagining herself as a biker chick!

Ziva also has done a little shopping since we last checked in.  She had been particularly good and on her best behavior the other day so I told her we would go shopping for chew chews.  We hopped in the rental car and headed off island pointed in the direction of Paws, Claws and Tails one of her new favorite stores.  They now know her by name and of course present her with a treat when she comes in so why wouldn't it be a favorite destination for a spoiled rotten pup.

The Mother of All Chew Sticks!

It didn't take long to pick out some enticing goodies, hop back in the car and zip on home so Miss Z could settle in with the mother of all chewies!  I do believe the crazy thing was at least a foot and a half long but it sure didn't take our girl long to whittle it down to size.  She sure loves her chew sticks, but they are well worth the price since all of our furniture has managed to survive the wrath of a new pup. 

I can't forget to update you on Ziva's Classes at the Southwest Florida Professional Dog Trainers Alliance in Naples, Florida.  She is in the process of attending classes to provide her and me, her human, with the knowledge and tools needed to pass the Delta Society's requirments to be a Therapy Dog, at which time we will become team members of the Paws for Love Team in conjunction with the Humane Society Naples.  We are learning a lot due to the great guidance of instructors Jeannie and Tiffany, who seem to have the patience of Job.  Patience, perseverance, consistency and love need to be practiced on a daily basis.  With those things in mind I hope we can make our way through our training and be better citizens because of it, both human and canine and make a positive difference in the lives we touch.

Well I'm looking at my beautiful Vizsla lying on her bed next to me and am sending forth gratitudes into the universe for every single moment she has showered me with uncondtional love and puppy kisses.

Until next time ... May the soulful eyes of a canine show you true love