Finally!!!!!

     Abby finally got her allergy test results back. If you look outside that is basically what she is allergic to. Trees, grass, leaves, you name it. And she is suppose to be a dog! Apparently the winter should take care of some of those problems, but she still has to get allergy shots. No more steroid shots because it could kill her. She has been getting better as it has been getting colder. We thought she might be allergic to dogs or something like that, but no. I have heard of humans being allergic to grass and the sun etc, but not a dog.
     Molly and Abby are starting to get along better now. They actually play with each other and go outside together. Popsicle is more of a play buddy for her though. Roxie is basically getting left out of the mix because she cant play very well anymore. Abby is happier because when we dont want to play with her Molly does.
      So our dogs are starting to get happier. The only one that hasnt been having a good time is Spike. He has been having trouble with his leg, which apparently the bone is bigger on one leg than the other. The vet said it could either be a torn muscle, arthritis, or a small possibility of bone cancer. She also said we shouldnt put him under (which is the only thing we could do to see what he has) because he would probably not come out of it. I mean considering he is eleven. We have to give him special liver treat medicine things. Of course Abby hates it when we give him attention and tries to start fights with him. He hasnt been able to really fight back though. Right now we are just giving him all the love and attention he deserves to make him have a happy life.
      Training is starting off really strong. Abby and Roxie are showing Molly the commands I am giving, and she is catching on pretty quickly. Treats really help her focus. She is also learning some bad behaviors as well from Abby. Her begging for food, which she basically just climbs all over me trying to get to it. She also doesnt like it when I pet my other dogs, and pushes them aside so I will pet her instead. She is starting to act like a little princess, and I dont want her to act like Abby.
      Molly had her first bath with us. She ended up getting dirty again so I had to wash her yet again with oatmeal shampoo. She is just like Spike in that she likes to dig. She had so much dirt on her nose and paws. Abby just looks at her like she is crazy, and Roxie doesnt really go outside very much. Popsicle likes to drool all over her fur, and I have to brush it so it wont get crispy.
      I love my dogs with all their wierd personalities, and I hope they continue to be that way.