Doggie Dip at Washington Park

Today was the annual Doggie Dip! This year we decided to go to the pool at Washington Park because we heard that last year there were only a few dogs there. You know, because Keeley likes to think that he owns the pool and barks and growls at everydog there. So unlike how Keeley normally acts! And very embarrassing for me and his grandparents. Teagan, of course, took her cue from Keeley and acted the same annoying way. Her constant yapping is still ringing in my ears.
Once Keeley got up the nerve to jump in, he was swimming laps around the pool. He seems to really enjoy swimming.
Everyone there laughed at their doggie life jackets as usual, but I figure it's better to be safe than sorry. Plus I think they look really cute with them on!
Teagan absolutely hated being in the pool. Her grandma threw her in a few times since she wasn't going to be going in on her own. I ended up having to carry her in and then releasing her to let her swim back to shore. She was fine as long as I was holding her, but wasn't too happy when I'd let go of her.
Since it wasn't crowded, we stayed for 40 minutes. That's twice as long as we've doggie dipped for in the past. We finally decided to leave after Keeley marked on some guy's shoes and bag. Oh, how embarrassing! But dogs will be dogs and I sorta feel like this guy should have known better than to leave such an enticing target sitting on the ground with a bunch of dogs running around.
Keeley had a great time barking and swimming. I think Teagan enjoyed barking, but not so much with the swimming.

Tiki Toys

When I saw these Squeeki Tiki dog toys, I simply could not pass them up. I have a tiki mug collection and I love tiki stuff! I was convinced that my dogs would love these toys.
I guess, I was blinded by the coolness of tiki stuff though, because I should have known that Keeley is just not into this type of toy. Sure he took it from me when I first handed it too him, but then he promptly dropped it and walked away.
At least Teagan was into it. But then again, she's a puppy and she likes anything.
It seemed like she couldn't decide which one she wanted to chew on more.
But that only lasted a short while before she decided to go find something more destructible to chew on. Now she's busy shredding a stuffie teddy bear. Oh well, at least they're cool looking toys.

Keeley's weird growth

I had to take Teagan to the vet to get weighed on Friday so that I could get her the correct dose of Interceptor for heartworm prevention. She weighs 25 pounds now. She's growing up so fast.

Since we were there, I had them give Keeley a nail trim. He hates it. I'd rather pay someone else to do it instead of having him associate it with me. While they were at it, I asked them to please try to remove the tar or gum that was stuck to his hind leg near his foot. Or at least I thought it was tar...

Turns out it's some weird growth. No wonder he didn't like it when I tried to cut it off earlier. It's actually a part of him. And it just figures that it's on his bad leg too.

We've decided to have it removed. If it continues to grow, it could cause Keeley discomfort. Plus it will be more complicated to remove if it gets bigger because of it's placement.

We don't know what it is or if it is benign. After it's removed we're going to send it out for testing.

Keeley's surgery is scheduled for the 18th. He's got an ear infection right now so we have to wait till that's gone.

I'll try to get a picture of it once I figure out where I put my camera.