web cam moments

I was curious one day as to what my bailey bear does when I am at work. Well, long story short (and one webcam purchase later), I learned that he does nothing but SLEEP all day. :) just fabulous. We did have a live streaming video channel on USTREAM that I checked on during work, but needless to say it became a real chore to turn on in the mornings.

I also realized that since my camera is out of order, I can take pictures with my web cam at home... like this one. This is a picture of Bailey awaiting me to get off the computer so that we can go to bed. He usually isn't allowed on the bed, but sometimes I give in and let him sleep there if he's just had a bath. Some things that make me hesitant of leeting him sleep on my bed more often is that:

1. He's a rock. He will not move even if you use your foot to try to shift him. It's like trying to slide a 30lb weight across your mattress with one foot... all while half asleep.

2. He might try to jump off in the middle of the night. I don't want him to hurt his back

3. Fur control. I want to limit the amount to fur on me. Everyone knows we find dog fur in our clothes, hair... even food at times.

 4. He might just get used to it, and I do want his crate to be his regular bed spot.

Where do your corgi's sleep?

On another note, Bailey and I are excited that Bailey has invited his cousins over for a sleepover. Should be this upcoming week or the next. Hope you guys are excited!!!

smarty pants with spongey pockets

Corgis, as with any other herding breed, are very smart dogs – like….. extra strength super absorbent orange sponges. =) Bailey was learning commands on the first day he came home. I remember teaching him “sit” at 8 weeks. Now, nearly 27 months old (a little over 2 years), he knows a whole list of tricks (he’d know even more if I spent more time teaching him). Not that he always listens to me, but I know he knows them. So here’s the grand list of tricks.

Commands he knows: Sit, Down, Wait, Stay, Roll Over, Come, Bang Bang (play dead), Crawl, Weave, Stand, Treat on the nose/paws, tunnel, shake/paw, up (on the hind legs), circle/spin, front (stand in front of me facing me), heel, stop, touch, and …. ?

Does anyone have any new tricks suggestions for us? And is anyone else excited that baseball season has started?? we are!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Bailey!

Bailey turned 2 years old on January 21st, 2010. We threw a birthday party for him and invited over many human friends. I found corgi plates, hats and other supplies suprisingly at the dollar store one day, so I am stocked for a few birthdays now. ;) I baked bailey a doggie pizza (what flour, cheese, tomato paste and some other stuff) and cake (peanut butter, shredded carrots, bananas, wheat flour, baking poweder/soda with yogurt banana frosting), both were recipes that i found on the internet), and created some party games. We played Pin the tail on the Corgi, musical chairs, "guess how long bailey is", all with prizes for the winner. Overall, it was a fun day. Bailey got a bit camera shy when we wanted to sign happy birthday to him. Once all of us started singing, he ran away and hid. Once we assured him that it was ok, he happily blew out his candle (with some help), and ate a slice of cake. yum-oh! Thanks to everyone for attending!