Is Cookie playing in a dream?

Usually Cookie is very quiet and doesn't bark much. But, he does often bark when he is sleeping. Is he playing with Cinnamon in a dream?

Well, Cookie and Cinnamon have been tagged by Gabbi with the Life is Grand Award. Thanks, Gabbi.


Let's see how they will tackle a task to list five things which make life grand.


Here are their answers!!

1. Vegetables in Mum's vege garden make life grand, because we can eat them any time we want unless Mum is looking!


2. Sunny spots on our deck make life grand, because having a nap there is so pleasant!


3. Dad's tummy makes life grand, because it's so comfortable to lie on it!


4. Tricks Mum teaches us make life grand, because it's fun to learn them and also we will be able to show them off in front of our friends!


5. New friends we have made through blogs make life grand, because they are all nice and kind, and we can learn a lot from them!

Hey, Cookie and Cinnamon! Haven't you forgotten something? You haven't tagged anyone yet...

Oh, it's me who has to learn...

Cinnamon did pretty well at her agility class this week. The more I look at the videos, the more I realise that it is me who has to practice!



As you can see, I am slow in giving commands, so Cinnamon is already starting to negotiate an obstacle when I give her a command. Also, my movement looks silly. I look like almost jumping together when Cinnamon jumps. Hmm, there seems to be a long way to go before we become good enough to compete.

Huge dog run

Yesterday, we went to Moela Reef Reserve in Pt Chevalier (map). It is a great place for beagles who are notorious for not coming back when called!! In this reserve, there is a huge fully-fenced dog exercise area where I can let my beagles off leash without worrying about them not coming back. Also, there are walking tracks where you can walk enjoying beautiful views. I want to thank Chloe's mum for telling me about such a nice park.

Look, we can explore the field as much as we want!!



I like this Lab. He is so calm and gentle.



I like this puppy!!!



Can we come here again, mum?





Today, I would like to share a video, which Honey the Great Dane brought to my attention (Thanks, Honey!). Teasel dances so well!! All beagles must be proud of her dancing at the world famous Crufts dog show!

Well done, Cinnamon!

To those who gave me advice on how to control Cinnamon when doing agility training, thank you very much for all your support and encouragement!! At her agility class yesterday, she performed very well. She looked like a different dog!

Yesterday I didn't feed her before going to the class. We did some obedience exercises before the class started. I used sausages as reward and entertained her with her favorite toy to keep her focused on me.

Being a beginner handler, I couldn't guide her around obstacles as well as I wanted. But, despite my poor handling, she did very well even with the tyre, which she had never succeeded to jump through at first attempt!! I was over the moon to see Cinnamon back on the right track.



Two months ago, when Cinnamon suddenly became ill and was hospitalised, I didn't think we would be doing this now. What else can I call it but a miracle?

Beagle "Plays Dead"

This is my favorite video at the moment. Hope you all enjoy it too!!