Cooper's New Trick!

Cooper learned a new trick this week -- CATCH! Jeff started practicing catch with him last weekend and by Friday, it just clicked and he figured it out! Here's a video from yesterday, when Cooper caught 7 of 8 frozen green beans! We're hoping this will transition into catching balls and frisbees, but he's off to a great start for now!

* And for anyone wondering why he's wearing a towel in this video, he played in a mud puddle at the dog park and had just been bathed. I think Cooper should get a few bonus points for catching all those green beans with limited mobility!

Cooper's Trip to the Doctor

Today we took Cooper to a veterinary cardiologist to get his heart checked. A couple months ago, one of his litter mates was diagnosed with a hole in the heart. After that, the breeders wanted to make sure none of the other puppies had cardiac issues and asked us all to take our puppies to a cardiologist. We were happy to report to them today that Cooper's heart is normal!


And just like kids get a toy after a doctor visit, Cooper got a present after his doctor visit too! Here he is with his new deer antler (and an old fox).

That's Cooper's second new deer antler this week too, because his cousins Smooch and Wee in Maryland sent one home with me last weekend for him! (Cooper says thanks!)

Get ready, tomorrow starts the month-long countdown to Cooper's 1st birthday!!