livinintherainforest

Well, I did it! I managed to con Gracie (using a hot dog) into letting me get a leash on her and I brought her into the house late yesterday afternoon. She didn't have any problem walking so I hope she will be more comfortable in the future. Her reward was a nice pork chop bone that has been seasoning in the refrigerator for a while.

I had to make a quick run to the store and Sally wanted to come. I drive a Honda ATV with plastic baskets on the back and Sally likes to ride in them. When we got home, I picked her out of the basket, brought her inside, and put her in the kennel. She got a feed of real canned dog food! What a treat!

So I had the dogs contained and I went to the pre-party happy hour. I started to feel guilty about having the dogs locked up so I decided to go home, take them for a walk, and return to the party. I did all this, fixed something to eat, and then just didn't feel like going out again. I need the dogs to understand they are not being punished and I thought staying home with them might help that.

Sally slept the night in the kennel. Around 6 am she began to make "let me out" noises so I did. She was grateful and happy and playful. This may work out after all. Gracie asked to go out next. I have to clean her ears on a regular basis in the wet season because she is prone to infection although this year she has shown no sign of it. I did so and off she went. Today's challenge will be getting her to come back in on her own.

I just finished assembling the crock pot chicken/spinach lasagna and it is cooking as I type. I'm very curious to see how it turns out and particularly how to get it out of the crock pot without destroying it. I'm guessing the trick will be to let it sit and set up before trying?