BRAT!

Stella has been out of sorts tonight- needy and whiny and seeming bored. Sorta bratty. Like a fussy 2 year old. We sat outside for a while this evening (the weather has been soooo pretty) and she sniffed the air and watched birds. We came inside and practiced some training, and then I thought maybe she was tired so I put her in her crate but it was just high-pitching yipping for 10 minutes. I swear my neighbors think I abuse this poor dog. When she finally stopped I got her out of the crate.

Flash of brilliance: I got an old small shipping box, let her watch me put a chew toy in there and taped it up. Lots and lots of energy was put into chasing the box around and carrying it from room to room and biting it. She still hasn't gotten into it, but she finally settled down. Empty boxes are definitely her favorite toy.

Unlike her buddy Jake, Stella hasn't figured out that soft toys can get UN-stuffed yet. I'm sure it's only a matter of time. I regularly have to give her tennis balls "haircuts" so she doesn't end up chewing off the fuzz and swallowing it. Future balls might have to be rubber instead of fuzzy.

Tonight's pictures!