The Gurus chill out at pizza hut

Went and did an extra session of training for Puppy Gurus at the vets yesterday as Chris was still ill with man flu. Weather had improved and we were able to do the mini agility outside. The dogs all did really well and got their rosettes and certificates - it is good to see a class that has worked hard with their dogs.

After class Tracey and I went for a staff "meeting" at pizza hut where they forced pizza and hot choclate down our throats again. It was a tough order, but someone had to do it.

Teaching dogs to do a rain dance.

Why, oh why, does it never rain when you want it to? Over a week ago we fenced off half the alpaca paddock and scattered fertilizer to help the grass because they forecast rain. Since then not a drop. We cannot let the alpacas back on to the land until we have had a decent bit of rain. We have tried manually watering it, which is not as good and also extremely exhausting due to the steepness of our land. Even been considering doing a rain dance. If I could teach the dogs to join in, perhaps it would be more effective. I did considering asking the cats to help, but Casper seems to be on a permanent hunt and Mini-me just won't budge off the sofa. As for the fish they would be great at learning a rain dance, but would forget it as quickly as they learn it!

Still no baby alpaca to report on... keep your eyes posted here on Cria Watch

Back in Sunny Devon

After a flying visit to Oxford to see family and a long business meeting with our web designer, I am back in sunny Devon. Dogs and cats were pleased to see me. Rushed up to see Camilla our pregnant alpaca who is looking very big, but no news on the baby cria yet! My mum is planning a visit later in the week, so we have told Camilla to cross her legs until then as she does not want to miss it.

Still a scorcher of a day here, dogs are totally flaked out, won't walk them until it cools down. If only they could take their coats on and off.

It is Puppy Gurus dog class for me tonight, Tracey has suggested that we do the advanced class outside if it stays nice. I love the long summer evenings, better than training inside.