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Saturday night was really perfect weather so we decided to pitch the tent in the yard next to the gigantic pile of sod and give sleeping in a tent with Gehry a test run. We made it until about 1:00am before stumbling back into the house due to repeated outbursts of barking. We’re shooting for 3:00am next time. Sorry Westmorland, it’s him, not you.

We didn’t take any photos, but yesterday was Gehry’s first swimming lesson courtesy of the Yahara Heights Dog Park. The park is located on the North tip of Madison and is bordered on one side by the Yahara RIver.

He was having nothing to do with the water. Even after two hours of watching every other dog in the park try it. I guess we have to baby step it over to Devil’s Lake soon so he can learn how to wade in the ankle deep and realize just what he’s missing.

Final first of the weekend was Rooftop Bar at 608.

Sunday night was gorgeous as well, Danna was still winding down the juice fast, and I was tiring of cooking for one so we decided to go to Pasqual’s at Hilldale to meet up with Dave, Courtney, Matt, and Katie for some chips, guac, and drinks at their outdoor deck. We didn’t realize they closed so early on Sundays so we soon found ourselves being politely rushed out the door which prompted one of the members of our crew, who had already proclaimed himself to be in Margaritaville, to suggest that we hit up the rooftop down the block for some dessert and a final drink.

Pretty decent spot. The novelty of being in a big open outside spot a 5 minutes bike ride from home was enough to make me want to return and sample some of the dinner menu. Couple intriguing veggie options. Bonus points for having Knot Stock on tap. My new favorite beer. I’m sure we’ll be back after seeing an over-priced movie sometime soon.

My dog training is working! I successfully taught Gehry his first new command, “Lay down.” He kinda learned “Sit” right away, cause he was naturally sitting down when he was waiting for a treat anyway, just in that cute “I’m a puppy waiting for my treat” kind of way, so I don’t count that.

I’ve been working on “lay down” for a couple weeks now. I’d tell him to sit while holding up a treat, then tell him to lay down. In order for him to lay down I had to hold his back half down and put the treat on the floor in front of him so he had to lay down to get it. This didn’t seem to be getting any easier for him, and he’s always so hyper and impatient, so I didn’t think he was really learning it, but today he suddenly started doing it on his own! Such a smart puppy! I’m such a proud puppy mommy now! Its like watching a child grow!

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A couple of Pacific Northwesterners are calling us out on a puppy cute-off.

Gehry vs. Nollie.

Bring it.

Puppy video a click away…

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We have had a fair amount of inquiry into why Gehry is not G-A-R-Y so I thought we would clarify that our daring little fireball is named after Frank Gehry, one of my favorite architects and designers.

The Minnesota and Illinois sections of our audience are probably a little more familiar with the name since he designed Minneapolis’ Weismann Art Museum and Chicago’s BP Bridge in Millenium Park

For further investigation, I would recommend the quick wiki rundown or a rental of the wonderful Sketches of Frank Gehry.

5:00 to 5:30 AM
Wakes up for potty break in the kennel next to the bed. Danna and I alternate on who takes him out, though I think I owe her a couple. Down to potty and back up into the crate within a couple minutes, then back to bed for the next 30-60 minutes.

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