A note from Mommy

Hi everyone,
This is the J.A.Z. Pack's secretary writing to apologize about the lack of posts lately and to update everyone about how Zeva is doing. About a year ago Zeva came inside and was limping. We took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with a partial cruciate ligament tear. Since then, we have kept Zeva's activity level at a slighter lower level than normal in order to try and avoid surgery. But a couple of weeks ago, Zeva was sitting in Daddy's lap, when a loud noise came from outside. She jumped out of the chair and immediately started yelping and limping. We knew that surgery was now unavoidable. Last Thursday, Zeva had TPLO surgery to fix her knee. So far her recovery has been going very well. She is a very good natured dog and lies still and allows us to do all the necessary treatments and physcial therapy her leg needs. I will update with some pictures soon. Also, due to technical difficulties, I won't be able to load Abby's agility videos like I thought I could. Thanks everyone for being such loyal followers!
-The JAZ Pack's Secretary (i.e. Mommy)

Happy Birthday Abby!

Happy Birthday Abby! We can't believe you're four years old! It seems like just yesterday that we brought you home!

P.S. New agility videos will be loaded soon from our last trial. Abby earned two more qualifying runs and a Third Place ribbon! Way to go Abby!

Paw it forward!

Hey everyone, we still have a Paw it forward package up for grabs! Let me know if you want to play!

Hi everyone! Here is a video of me at my first agility trial! The first run was Touch and Go and I took fourth place! My second run was Tunnelers, and we didn't get any ribbons but I did this course perectly!

Don't forget to leave Mommy a comment if you want to play Paw it Forward! We still need players!

Agility brags and Paw it Forward!

Hi everyone! My first agility trial was last weekend and it was amazing! My mommy and I had so much fun! We ran a Touch and Go course and a Tunnelers course and I earned a ribbon in the Touch and Go course!Can you believe it? A ribbon at my first agility trial? My mommy was so happy I thought she was going to suffocate me, what with all the hugs I got. Now, my ribbon is proudly displayed on our mantel under my cute puppy picture. Hopefully, I earn even more ribbons at our next trial in November!



Guess what! We got a huge package in the mail from the awesome mastiff, Mango! Mango said we get to play a game called Paw it Forward! To play, you have to be one of the first three doggies to comment on this blog post. Then, you get a package full of goodies from us! After you get your package, you post about it in your blog, then the first three people who comment on your blog get a package from you! Get it? We're Paw'in it forward!

Mango sent us a super cool picture card...And look at all the goodies!

Super nummy biscuit treats...

Poopy picker-upper bags....

Awesome bandanas to make us look cool....

A bow tie to make my brother super handsome...

A cool water froggy toy... must try this out at the lake next time...

A warthog stuffy that Jack wouldn't let any of us have....the pig...

And a stuffing-less squirell toy that is awesome for playing tug with Zeva!

Gosh Mango, you sure spoiled us! Thank you so much for all the awesome pressies!

So who wants to play Paw it forward? If you want to play, leave us a comment and we'll send a package your way!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Happy Anniversary to my Mom and Dad!

Here’s a poem from me, Jack and Zeva.

Four years ago today,
A special vow you both did say,
Jackie-Poo sends both of you,
A jowly kiss without the drool!
Zeva as your newest roomie,
Dedicates to you a special “zoomie.”
And I’ll do a dance with great agility,
And love you both to the best of my ability!

Love and kisses,
Abby

Agility pawsomeness!

Hi everybody! Last weekend was pawsome! Mommy took me and my brother to an Agility demo to help me practice my agility skills!

We brought along the slobbery one for some socializing, and to help keep my Daddy company. He was a good boy, but he wasn't allowed to play on all the fun toys cause he's such a scaredy cat! Hee hee!

Here I am with Mommy jumping over one of the jumps. Look at how high the jump is! Mommy says I am 20 inches tall, and she set this jump to 16 inches! I've never jumped this high before but I had a lot of fun practicing!

A wonderful shot of my super furry (and cute!) butt

And one last photo of me with crazy ears! Normally, I'm not allowed to have my leash on while I'm doing agility, but there were so many people and dogs in the ring with us, that I kept wanting to go greet everybody! Mommy finally went and got my leash, saying that agility Goldens aren't allowed to go say hi while we're on a course. I beg to differ, but we'll see.

Mommy also gave me some super exciting news! I get to compete in my first official Agility competition in August! Woo hoo! My training finally paid off and I get to start earning titles now! Yeah! I hope August comes super soon!