Diego’s first birthday
David had a fantastic first birthday. Having gotten the okay from the vet to start moving again after his surgery, he started off the day at the park with his buddy Dyson. After that was the main event: his birthday party. A bunch of friends came over, he got lots of gifts and best of ...
Diego’s April
Diego had an eventful April. He fought off a vacuum cleaner, took naps to recover from his battle, and found a mud pit to frolic in.
Diego and Fable
Our friends Josh and Abby got a mini Aussie named Fable. She has come over twice now. The first visit was a little bit terrifying for her (it was her first time with a big dog). But on her second trip over last night, Fable got feisty with Diego, even trying to herd him.
Diego continues on the path to recovery
Diego is recovering well after his surgery, mostly by sleeping a lot!
Diego recovers from surgery
Diego had surgery on Monday. He had ruptured the equivalent of his ACL. He came home from the surgery pretty drugged up, which was a good thing given that he would likely have been in pain otherwise. He has been recovering nicely. He has to wear a goofy thing around his neck that we call ...
Diego’s last hike (for a while)
With Diego scheduled for surgery on his knee tomorrow (for this), we decided to take him out for one last hike. We went to our favorite spot in San Diego, Mt Laguna. We found a creek. At first Diego was a little timid around it. But eventually he came to love it. ...
Ward Canyon buddies
This is an older video, from before Diego had his surgery. It features Diego and his buddies Dyson, Jackson, Greta, and Kyle in our little group that meets at the local Ward Canyon park most mornings. Diego can’t wait to get back to being able to meet up with his buddies again!
Diego chases his tail and swings his rope toy
Diego has always loved chasing his tail. Perhaps because he’s done it so much, he often actually gets it. He’s also a vigorous rope toy swinger. See video evidence below.
Diego and Jackson, Round 2
Diego met up with his buddy Jackson again at the park. While Diego dominated Jackson the first time they’ve met, Jackson’s grown and become bolder and he got the better of Diego this time.
Diego at intermediate obedience class
Diego has been doing really well in intermediate obedience class. He was able to do an amazing stay even when Rachel walked all the way around the circle. He did a good stay and a pretty good come across the circle.