Mavrick Turns 2!

February 11, 2013 

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November 30, 2019

I wrote a series of hikus back in 2018, this one fits well

Dogs bring laughter 

They give love and affection

Take our everything

Dogs are friends, children

more then just a pet for sure

priceless companions

Nothing can replace

The love of a faithful dog

He will sit and stay

Dogs are more then pets

Giving far more then they take

Dog is man's best friend

Mavrick is such a ham. He watches TV and goes crazy every time there is an animal on there (especially a dog or other four legged creature who is "talking"). He is the first dog I've had who gets so into the TV. It gets a little irritating when I want to watch a dog show or even a non-dog show that involves a pet (dog walker on a regular tv show just winds him up like no other!) 

He is an avid chewer and has gone through the bark box toys that Odin has been hoarding. We attempted to upgrade for a while, but he didn't like the "stronger" toys and they were really just more dangerous then the fluff being all over the living room. So, we just deal with mutilated toys. We haven't had a box recently that he doesn't immediately chew up at least one of the toys the first day or two. 

I'm hoping to get him in training because I can't seem to do it on my own. He will sit and lay down and do other "tricks" when food is involved, but otherwise, forget about it. Leash training is a joke. I would just love to be able to take him out and about without worry of a shoulder dislocation. (suggestions of dog training in the Boise area that won't cost me an arm and a leg would be awesome!) 

Can't believe this sweet boy is two today. While I was reluctant to have another dog, I can't imagine my life without him. He is my snuggle buddy and guard dog. My girls' protector and Odin's playmate. While I don't love the kisses, I can't imagine my life without that sweet face in it.