Hark - I hear the cannon roar!

Skipper has developed a shear terror of cannons. Pequot Yacht Club, where we walk every day, has cannon. They send someone out at 8am, and 8pm to fire it (I have no idea why). We were next to it one night when they fired it. Skipper jumped 3 feet in the air, and has never been the same!

If we try to walk in the evening around 8 - he somehow knows what time it is (and he's usually right!) He can hear that damn cannon no matter where we are in Fairfield! Tonight we walked a little late, close to 8! I took him to another part of Southport, far away from the Cannon. When I opened the car - he was in the back shaking! He was terrified. I closed the door, and we just went for a long ride... away from the cannon.

Skipper Swims!

I took SKipper for his swim therapy today! He did really well! He looked like a beaver. He was a little nervous at first, but then started swimming around the pool like a pro. He was so cute. Torri was his teacher - he gave her lots of kisses. She said he did really well, that many dogs panic at first, but he was calm and had fun!

Skipper - taking it easy...

Skipper, JJ, Ike and lots of other dogs were at Myanis River Park sunday - we had a ball! They ran and ran, then swam and swam. They were exhausted when we got home.

Monday, Skipper was paying the price. He was hobbling around on his front leg (which has given him trouble since he was a puppy).

We're taking it easy this week. We went to Pequot Library lawn in Southport last night for an easy walk. He saw Jagger (His favorite dog in the world!) That made his day. This is a library that was built in 1889. I love this old building!

Thunderstorms at 4am

Skipper woke me up at 4am, terrified of the thunderstorm. He would run a lap around the kitchen squeeling like a pig. I got the treats and would stop him - make him sit, then give him a treat if he was quiet. He did this a few times! Then he ran a lap, ran to the treats and sat down! He thought he was getting a treat for running and squeeling, then sitting. After that, I went to bed. Trying to train him at 4am isn't a good idea!

My Dog Park Picks - Fairfield Connecticut!

I think I've tried most dog parks in my area. Here are my picks for the best!:

#1 - Spencer's Run! Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT
(Best, safe, friendly environment) Only in New Canaan would they build a park this nice. Large 1.5 acre enclosed grassy area. Nice owners, and good natured dogs. Some of the big boys get a little careless as they run together, but who doesn't like to watch a great game of dog-chase! Benches to rest for those too tired to mingle. Great spot! www.spencersrun.org

#2 - Winslow Dog Park, Westport, CT (Rte 136 & Post Road)
This is a great spot for dogs to play. several areas surrounded by trees make quite and safe play areas. Nice dogs and people! Nice paths through wooded area to walk. Stream in back wooded area for a quick dip!

#3 - Mianus River Park, Stamford/Greenwich line, CT (photo at left!)
I go with my friend and her dog occasionally (not nearly enough!) This is a wonderful walk through the woods. Paths run along a nice creek/river, with lots of pools for a swim! - (Merrit Pkwy South, to Den Rd, Left on Bangall rd, Left on Riverbank Rd, Left on Westover rd - just after Fort Stamford Park - left on Merriebrook ln. Park at end of street! Enjoy!!)


#4 - Taylor's Farm, Near Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk CT
(Best large, open area for off-leash) Only fenced on 3 sides, but lots of room to run! Groups congregate and disperse, so you get nice variety of people and dogs.

#5 - Southport Harbor Park. - Ok, not a dog park - but a wonderful spot! Little beach for dogs to play also! This is where I walk every morning. It's heaven. Frm I-95, exit 19 (southport) - drive to harbor on any side road. Park at "Perry Park" next to Pequot Yacht Club. Walk south down to end of street (past Ye Yacht Yard) - small open park with dock! In summer, a nice residence leaves a small jar of Milk Bones and bowl of water on a rock - my dog's favorite part of their walk.

#6 - October to April only - Sasco Beach, Southport, CT. This was a cold March morning, and stormy! The waves were amazing. Skipper just sat and took it all in. I usually pick up an oyster shell and write on it when I get home. It's my beach diary! "Great walk today with skipper, saw a swan..." - love to read those and remember the walks I've had!

Just my opinion! - so many great walks around Fairfield.
I'll add more later!
mary, skipper & jj

Skipper finds a ball!

Skipper found a ball this morning.
Unfortunately, it had a boat tied to it.
If he could just reach a little further!

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