[94Magna_Tom]

My sister and BIL are going to a Red Sox game today and I offered to watch Dale while they're away. He's been here for 2 hrs now and both of them are finally settled. Dale is pretty chill, but Elroy is always soooo excited when meeting him, or any dog for that matter.

I'm hoping this can help Elroy chill a little more in the future.

 

[94Magna_Tom]

When I woke up and came downstairs today, I didn't see Elroy in his usual spot (at the bottom of the stairs). I figured maybe he was in the kitchen. Nope. He was sleeping in his crate! 1st time he's ever slept in there by his own choice. Awwwe! My little baby is growing up 😢!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy and Dale did very well together today. I think there's hope Elroy's super excitability towards other dogs will fade as he gets older😁!

In this picture, Elroy is actually under the bush too! Look at the dark patch on the left closely and you'll see that it's Elroy!

Dale is safe and sound back in the comforts of his own home now. They really had a great time! I really think Elroy was glad to have an older, more mature, dog around. He followed him around "like a little puppy dog!" He seemed like he was learning a lot from Dale.

 

[Rose n Poos]

Sounds like it was a happy time for all!

 

[Spottytoes]

I just caught up on Elroy’s adventures! Love seeing all the fun! He’s such a great poodle dog and so handsome too.😍 His train pictures made me want to go on an adventure. My husband and I love train travel and have gone on quite a few trips by train. Haven’t traveled by train since before the pandemic.

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Worked on getting Elroy into the water for a little while today. He wasn't interested in even getting his feet wet at first. Then I went in and then he was OK with at least getting his feet wet. I was successful at getting him to retrieve a ball from the waters edge, then a training duck. We played fetch for about 20-30 minutes. We started on land and worked towards the water. By the time we were done, he was retrieving the duck from chest deep! We ended on a good note and will go back for more soon. It's not impressive, but it's definitely progress! View attachment 494228
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Back to the reservoir for another game of fetch at the boat launch. Lots of boats and lots of people there this time. We still got a good training session in. He still only gone in up to his chest. He was about the same as the last time, maybe a little better. He was easily distracted by people walking nearby. He's such a love-bug he's got to say hi to everyone! No pictures of him in the water this time as I had to leave my phone in the car so I wouldn't get it wet. Here's Elroy perched up on a rock for me! His training duck is on the ground out in front of him!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy got to pee on, and poop under, the largest/oldest (presumed) tree in Connecticut today! He wasn't terribly impressed 🤣! He was way more interested in meeting a picnicking family's group of small bouncy children😁 (look in the background of the 2nd picture)!

 

[Minie]

Elroy may not be impressed about the tree, however I am!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy may not be impressed about the tree, however I am!

Me too! It's known as the Pinchot Sycamore. Pinchot Sycamore Pinchot Sycamore - Google Search

 

[Spottytoes]

As a boy who LOVES to lift his leg, the higher the better, I think this tree would impress Bobby. He loves trees! 🤣

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Having my morning coffee.

 

[Happy'sDad]

How does that tree even fit in Connecticut? Elroy is probably to only Poodle on PF who can lay claim to peeing on the biggest tree on CT. You go Elroy!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Here's one reason Elroy brings his "Santa Monkey" outside with him.

 

[Happy'sDad]

Here's one reason Elroy brings his "Santa Monkey" outside with him. View attachment 495314

That's an impressive tail puff!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Actually all the flower remnants in his tail is what inspired me to take this picture 🤣!
Time for another brush/comb job!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy enjoyed watching other dogs doing Dock Diving/Swimming Lessons. His class starts this coming Monday. I'm excited. I really hope he takes to the water like a water retriever should!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy made his own bed tonight.

 

[The Popster]

Yeah!! We are hoping on our next little trip away to wonderful Dorset, that we can find a good swimming spot to get Poppy actually swimming.
Like you say a 'water dog'.
Last trip to Exmoor we found a spot but she just wouldn't go out of her depth. Well she tried, by standing up on her hind legs...!

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy enjoys the overlook at Cabelas! Lots of large beasts he's not seen before.

 

[94Magna_Tom]

Elroy took me to the concert on the town green again this week.