Our Labradoodles

It's hard to believe how fast time flies, our Labradoodles Brick and Breeze are already 10 months old! After the devastating month of December when we lost Ozzy and Tommy within 2 weeks of each other, it was the best idea ever for my dad and I to get brother and sister puppies.  It's so funny to see their different personalities. Breeze takes after her mom and is such a Ferris Bueller brat, where Brick the sweetest boy ever and only wants to please you! They have grown up so fast! Brick has the legs of a giraffe (still growing)  and has the jumps of a kangaroo and Breeze has the jumps of a grasshopper (all fours at once) and is a supermodel...you should see her eyelashes!  They love each other so much and are so excited every time they get to see each other. All I have to say is "where's Brick"? and Breeze goes and waits by the door for him! God, Tommy and Ozzy all worked together and  really sent us the perfect two! :)

We have had so much fun lately in their dog training classes at Whole Dog Sports. Just call me Cesar Millan... Both already graduated from the Modern Manners class believe it or not! Brick was the Super Star in the class and the teacher's pet. He loves school and wants to be the demonstater for everything! Breeze is typical and hates her teacher and only wants to do things if it is her idea.

A few weeks ago we started the Beginning Agility class. Before the first class we thought there was NO way they were going to be able to do any of that crazy stuff. Walking beams, jumping hurdles, climbing planks, tunnels...It is unbelievable how fast they have learned and how good they are! Our cheerleading days our coming back to us as we scream, clap, and practically toe touch when they do a good stunt!


Bethany is now in the obedience classes too. The untrainable Beth Gurell is starting to come around, although I don't think she has listened once. haha

If you are in the North County area, check out Wholedogsports.com. Our trainer Lyssa has been great, and the pups absolutely love it!

Summer

Mako "Thundershirt" Shark Gurell

So many people ask me why I would want a tough, fierce dog like a bull terrier. Truthfully, he is a lot of dog for me but his breed is also known to be "clowns"! And he is such a clown. He is always doing something silly and making all of us laugh. He has the biggest heart(he insisted on sleeping with Tommy every night when he was getting super old) and really is a softie(he lays on his back so Breeze thinks she is winning the rumble).

 Unfortunately, he also has lived up to his name, Mako Shark, since he was a baby. His favorite thing to do was bite people's wrists when they least expected it. Luckily, he has grown out of that habit. One habit he couldn't shake was chasing and biting his tail. I remember reading books about bull terriers before I got Mako and I always thought it would be terrible if my dog chased and bit his tail until it bled. Well Mako did better than just a little nibble and one relaxing Sunday evening decided to bite OFF a chunk of his own tail. Long story short..emergency surgery, tears and nearly one thousand dollars later Mako is a whole new Landshark! A shorter one.

After his surgery I was desperate for him to feel better and not be anxious and I would do whatever it took! He is my only son after all! I read the reviews for the Thundershirt and decided to give it a try. It has been the BEST investment. Mako loves to wear his shirt! It immediately calms him and he loses that terrible, anxious feeling. Mako will definitely be wearing his Thundershirt for years to come. Thank you Thundershirt people for giving my pup the peace he needed when his mom couldn't figure it out!

Best Acupuncture in San Diego!

So I have posted previously about how acupuncture has been the best thing I have done. I encourage anyone who has pain or discomfort to give it a try. Before I ever go to the doctor's office again, I will try fix my issues first with acupuncture. I have been going for a few months now and I feel a million times better. Below is a link to Dr. Wooley's website. He is the funniest guy ever and you will not only feel so great after, but you will laugh the entire appointment. He usually has affordable deals going on and he recently had a groupon available. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment today with the greatest acupuncture in the world!

Sunny

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