Cookie of Katonah

This Memorial Day Cookie experienced her first-ever Parade here in Katonah….

Brian & Cookie follow the Parade

This Memorial Day here in Katonah it was hot and sunny…perfect parade weather.  We walked Cookie down the hill to join our neighbors at what turned out to be a very special and very moving gathering of our local veterans, active military members and their supporters, including our local clergy, volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance corps, marching band, along with our local Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub Scouts.  Cookie was excited to see so many fellow dogs and people everywhere, and was quite busy greeting people and looking around.  Whenever we go into town we often get asked, “What kind of a dog is that?!” and today was no different – Cookie made a lot of new friends.  When the memorial ceremony started, Cookie did pretty well keeping quiet, short of a few playful barks, as if to say, “Why is everyone being so quiet all of the sudden?  And where did the music go?”  But the real test was when the military members performed a 21-Gun Salute…Oh boy, one scared puppy!  In fact, so scared she didn’t make a sound…just tried to head for the hills, so to speak, as we held her and soothed her.  Later, after the memorial ceremony was complete, and Cookie had calmed down, we all followed as the parade made it’s way down Bedford Avenue to the Fire House where our Firefighters passed out ice cream to the kids.  When we returned home…..

Wake me up for lunch!

 …it was time for a well-earned nap.  Coming up next week, it’ll be another parade for Cookie: the much-beloved Fireman’s Parade & Carnival here in Katonah.  Hope that you enjoyed your holiday weekend!  Warm & Fuzzys, Diana

When Cookie woke up this morning, she was coughing uncontrollably…

Cookie gets a checkup.

…and heaving, as if she had something she couldn’t get up, and lethargic, from all the action.  So, after dropping off the kids at school, off to see Dr. Glassman at Roosevelt Vet in nearby Brewster.  In the time between leaving the house and getting to the Doctor, she was coughing a lot less.  And after a check up, and X-rays…seems everything is just fine.  Possible explanations:  “Kennel-Cough” that she picked up from another dog in passing, or allergies, or just something caught in the back of her throat (!!!!) or, remote possibility of a reaction to the Bordatella vaccine she received earlier in the week – which is supposed to prevent Kennel-Cough.  All I have to say is, this phase of puppydom reminds me a lot of when I was a new parent with my first child, and I worried about “every little thing” – although this didn’t seem so little at the time.  And so, from this escapade we have learned that puppies cough a lot sometimes!  Now we are home and back on track with our day.  Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday weekend!  It’ll be Cookie’s first cook-out over here…mmmmmmm!  Warm & Fuzzy’s, Diana

They Hooooowwwlll along! 

Cookie visits a Japanese Zen Garden

Recently, the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden of North Salem, NY had a very lovely Blessing of the Animals on a Sunday afternoon.  Brian and Atticus took our Pup to this very special ceremony.  I had really hoped to include a video of Cookie & her fellow Canines howling along the the Bagpipes which played there – a hillarious moment – but due to the limitations of this blog site, the above picture shall have to suffice.  The Hammond Museum is a non-profit organization for the Humanities – and a very lovely, tranquil spot to visit.  Warm & Fuzzys, Diana

Hello, I’m Diana, Cookie’s “Puppy-Mommy. ” Welcome to our Blog!

Anytime is a good time for a snuggle!

Just as Cookie is my first-ever-in-life dog, this is my debut as a blogger. Since Cookie joined our household there is definitely more love in the house…and much more mayhem! The kitchen has turned into a de-facto puppy playpen, my back yard has little holes in the ground everywhere and is covered in plastic toys, and our cat S’more is really not happy with us. My head is spinning as I cram in advice from our many dog training books and race to sessions of puppy kindergarten. There is now puppy laundry to do, constant battles with muddy paws, and I’m spending a fortune on bones each week. There have been many vet visits as puppies seem to need as many shots and boosters as a newborn baby. Walks and regular games of fetch must be scheduled in each day. On top of all that, my son is having “issues” with the new addition, who nips, rips clothes, and takes up a good deal of my attention. I’m definitely sleep deprived since these days we have to get Cookie up to “get busy” around midnight, and I know I’ve gained a few pounds in people-treats since this all began. So WHY am I doing all this? Well, I think the picture below says it all. I have also been so inspired by the over-the-top, ecstatic reactions of those who meet Cookie for the first time…especially the children. I am so fortunate to live in a great town full of wonderful dogs and their devoted owners, from whom I’m learning so much. Not to mention the insights I get from our amazing dog trainer. Already there are so many stories and possibilities and dog care tips to share, and as Cookie says, we’ve only just begun! So I hope you will join Cookie and I for our adventures during these precious puppy days and beyond. Just click on the “Follow” button below to get started.  Warm & Fuzzy Regards, Diana