Barry's Blog - The Story of a SAFE dog

Goodbye and Hello!

2006-10-11T16:54:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar.

Baar has decided to end this blog and start a new one. Him's new blog will have more posts from him's friends and family and will include some general pictures and writings. Baar had decided that sharing him's blog with his family is the right thing to do. But do not worry, Baar will still do lots of entries!

Baar hopes that you will all decide to visit him's new blog at:

http://clevelandbear.blogspot.com/

Thank you for reading!

While You Are At Work

2006-09-06T17:21:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar thought you would like to see what him does while him's people are at work. Nooooo do not worry - Baar is still guarding the house and the kitties. Him does get up and bark when anyone comes over! Even if the first bark does sound a little sleepy him is very ferocious!

Lorain County Park

2006-08-30T16:46:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I Baar.

Baar wants to say sorry to him's blog friends for being so quiet. Baar has good news but him has been keeping it to himself for a while - Baar is no longer a SAFE dog! Baar has been adopted by Emily and Joe. Baar is not sure if him will keep up with this blog or start a new one so that him's friends can still read about Baar. Baar can not decide.... him was going to wait to announce it until him made a decision but it is taking Baar too long.

Baar loves the comments him's blog friends Heidi, Regina, Roxy, Buster and Felix left him lately. Yesssss it is fun to get comments. Baar is glad you asked about Brutus Heidi.

Brutus decided that him wanted to live with Mikki most of the time. Him said that Baar is annoying because him is so busy. Nooooo, Baar is not annoying.... But do not worry, Brutus still comes to visit and have sleepovers. Last weekend Baar, Brutus, Emily and Joe went to a nature preserve in Lorain County. It was hot but Baar had lots of fun.

To the right is a picture of Brutus checking things out. Brutus got hot and tired and we couldn't walk the whole way. Baar thinks Emily got hot and tired to!

Baar liked walking in the field. There were lots of green jumpy things called gasshoppers. Baar liked them and went ahead to watch them all jump off the path. Baar also found a naughty fly and hunted it down. Baar hates fly's! They are not nice. A big bug flew at Emily and hit her face. But she did not try to bite it like Baar! Instead she yelped. Baar does not understand Emily some times. She is silly.

After our time at the park we got to go to have ice cream at a place called coldstone. Baar and Brutus both had sweet cream kids cups. Brutus ate him's fast but Baar took lots of time. Some of Brutus' fell on the ground and him laid down on it. Silly Brutus! Here are pictures of Brutus and Baar after we finished our tasty treats. Coldstone made us feel happy.

Carvel Canine Canal Walk

2006-08-23T16:24:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar.

Last weekend Baar got to go on a walk with him's Katrina friend Roxanne. Baar does not know if him's friends know about her. Roxanne was rescued from New Orleans after Katrina by Melanie, Vince, and Laura. Roxanne was sad and scared. She told Baar that it was very scary to be stuck in a house all alone with the storm and that she ran out of things to eat and drink. Baar is glad that him didn't get stuck in a storm like that. To make things worse, Roxanne's family could not take her back. She was sad. Then she met Melanie and Vince and they decided to make her part of their family. That made Roxanne very happy but she still didn't like it when anyone got near her water. Roxanne doesn't mind as much now but everyone has to leave her rawhides alone!

Anyway, Baar and Roxanne wanted to help doggies that come to the cuyahoga county Animal Shelter and need medical help. Carvel Ice Cream (www.carvel.com Independence Branch) also wanted to help doggies in need so they set up this dog walk. All the proceeds benefit Dick Goddard Best Friends Medical Relief Fund. Baar and Roxeanne hope that all of there blog friends will also support causes that help animals in need.

Emily and Joe came with Baar and Melanie came with Roxanne. It was a rainey day but we took the walk anyway. It rained very hard but Baar and Roxanne had lots of fun anyway! We got ice cream from Carvel. Baar did not like his bone sprinkles so Roxanne ate them for him. Roxanne is a good friend! Here is a picture of Baar and Roxanne with Melanie and Joe.

Great Lakes Medieval Faire

2006-08-08T10:53:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar got to go to a Medieval Festival! It was so much fun. Baar went with Emily, Joe, and Emily's mom and dad. The picture to the right is of us getting ready to watch one of the shows. The show was a play done with people falling into a mud pit. The people that it was funny but Baar did not. They were hitting each other with long pointy things! Baar does not like violence - him's tail went down and he tried to go help the people fighting. Emily and Joe told him it was just pretend and gave him pets. Baar felt better but was still a little concerned.

Baar also saw a show with a very strange being made from bones called Dead Bob. Baar would have liked to play with Dead Bob and was thinking of "borrowing" a leg. Here is a picture of the little bony talking thing. The people laughed a lot and thought Dead Bob was very fascinating even though him mostly just talked. Baar was distracted by a big grey creature called an elephant. Baar wanted to go visit the elephant but Emily and Joe said no. Baar spent most of the show watching the elephant rather then Dead Bob. People pick strange things to be interested in!

Baar was very popular at the faire. Emily and Joe were surprised and kept telling Baar how good him was. One of Baar's new friends even gave him some turkey to eat! There were other doggies there too. Baar got to visit with them a little bit but not for very long. It was not like the park. Baar got so much attention that him got a little tired. Here is a sleepy Baar taking a break from him's public. Baar does look hansome in him's spider man bandana.

Mikki was supposed to come to but it was too hot for her. Baar hopes she will come next year. Here is a picture of Emily's mom and dad. Emily made the crown her mom is wearing. Emily is so clever but Baar is not sure him likes her plan to make him a costume for next year. Baar will have to think about that some more.

Baar also got to see a show of a person that puts hot buring in his mouth. He was called a fire eater. Here is a picture of him with BBQ Barbie. Baar does not really understand why people would like to do that or why other people would like to watch. But the people all had so much fun that Baar would recommend the Great Lakes Medieval Festival (http://www.medievalfaire.com/) to any of him's blog friends.

Baar had so much fun that him was very tired by the time him got back to the car. Here is one last picture of Baar on the way home.

Basset Birthday Party

2006-08-07T11:07:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar went with him's basset friends Emily, Boggie and Edison to the Basset Birthday party a couple of weeks ago. Codie came to. Him and Baar are not Basset Hounds but we still got to go. Baar had so much fun! There were so many Bassets and some of them even liked Baar!

The party was at the Mutt Hut, a doggy day care. If you would like to see what it is like, their website is http://www.themutthutt.com/. Baar liked it there. It was hot but there were so many different dogs! Baar was so excited him didn't end up playing with any dogs. Baar just walked around and visited!

Baar even got a present when it was time to go home! Him got a bark bar (doggy candy bar) that him gave to Brutus, Pup Corn (doggy pop corn) that him gave to Mikki, and a great bit piece of doggy bacon that Baar ate all by himself! Oh, it was so yummy. Yesssss Baar kept the big piece of bacon all for Baar.

Baar forgot to remind Emily to bring the camera so him does not have pictures. I know, it is very sad. But to cheer him's blog friends up, Baar is posting some pictures of Emily, Edison, and Boggy taken at the dog park.

Is that a Prada canine collar? - Emily

Bogey Bogey Bogey Bogey loves the dog park. - Bogey

Mommy? What are you doing by that other dog? Just wait until I finish my time out and I'll take care of that rascal for getting near my mommy. - Edison

More Max

2006-07-24T09:30:00.000-04:00

Max asked Baar if him would do Max a special favor and help convince him's mommy or him's friend Judy to bring Max for another play date. Yesssss Baar is a very good friend so him is posting some more Max pictures.

Max - A New Friend

2006-07-24T09:13:00.000-04:00

Baar is so excited to tell you that him met a new friend over the weekend! Baar's human friend Judy brought Max to play with Baar in the park.

Max has got lots of energy - maybe even more then Baar! We had so much fun running around at the park. This was Max's first trip. Sometime Max was not a gentleman but sometimes Baar is not either. When the other dogs told Max no, him stopped. The humans thought Max did great and so did Baar.

Max made lots of friends at the park. Here is him wresteling with a boxer. Baar is playing to. See what a good host Baar is?

Max loves to wrestle. Him is good at it. Noooo him not better at it then Baar though!

Baar loves playing with dogs that run fast. It is so much fun! Baar hopes that Max's mommy Allison or him's friend Judy will make it so Baar can have more play dates with Max! Baar is posting one more picture of Max running because him has fun floppy ears!

The Boys

2006-07-13T13:59:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar would like all of him's blog friends to know that Baar and Brutus are becoming better friends. We follow Joe and Emily around together all the time. If one of us goes to see what they are doing the other one has to come to.
Joe said that we are like little kids because every time one of us has something the other one wants one to. Last night Baar was playing with him's pink bunny so Brutus wanted a stuffed animal to. When Brutus got to go outside to smoke with Joe, Baar had to go to (even though Baar often stays inside).

Baar is sleeping so well now that him has another dog there that the other day him did not wake up until Emily opened the door! In Baar's defense, Emily stopped home during the day so Baar was not expecting her. Baar wishes Emily would come home early every day. Yes, and then we could go to the dog park. Yes, just Baar and Emily and Joe at the dog park.

Brutus is still grumpy sometimes. Baar knows that Brutus wants pink bunny to be his best friend. But no, pink bunny loves Baar (ha ha Brutus).

Brutus Arrives

2006-07-12T10:37:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Brutus is a golden retriever that has come to stay with Baar, Joe, Emily and the kitties for a while. Baar was very excited to get a friend! But Baar will admit that him had in mind a corgie puppy... or maybe an akita, or a boxer, or a lab, a newfie (Miki), a basset hound, or one of Baar's friends from the dog park. Yes, they could come live with Baar!

But some missunderstanding must have taken place because the friend Baar got is a grumpy 11 year old Golden Retriever. Of course Baar likes Golden Retrievers but Brutus... well Brutus does not want to play with Baar.

No, Baar does not know why either. Emily said that Brutus has something called arthritis which makes Brutus' back legs hurt. Sometimes Brutus can not even get up off the floor - a picture of Brutus stuck on the floor is to the right. Brutus was stuck on the floor this weekend - Baar is putting a picture to the right. Emily said that the ouchies make Brutus grumpy but that the vet is giving him some medicine to make him feel better. Baar is very glad about that. One time Baar fell up the stairs while running ahd hurt hims foot. Nooooo Baar does not like ouchies.

Baar has noticed that sometimes Brutus gets annoyed with Baar for not reason. Like the other day Baar was playing with pink bunny on the other side of the room and Brutus growled at him. But do not worry, Baar is nice to Brutus and Baar is not concerned about Brutus being grumpy. Baar just walks away if Brutus is in a bad mood. Ok, ok, there was that one time that Baar did not walk away but Baar is not perfect.

Baar has a feeling that there will be lots of stories about him and Brutus so stay tuned!

Another Kitten!

2006-07-07T10:25:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is Baar. Baar is such a good friend to other animals. The other day, a tiny very sick kitten walk in front of Mikki's van. Mikki's dad stopped and Emily, Joe and Mikki's dad rescued the kitten. He was orange and white tiger striped (Baar is sorry - him did not take a picture). He was very very sick. The people said that he was starving and had no hydration. Poor kitty. But do not worry, Baar took care of the kitten on the way to the vet. Him sat in front of the carrier and cried. Baar made sure the kitten was not scared - him kept going down into play position to show him that they could be friends.

When we got to the vet Baar was nervous - Baar did not want to see the vet. But Baar was brave and went in with the kitten. The vet said that the kitten had to stay there and might not survive.

The next day Baar was able to go get the kitten! He was doing better. Mikki came to and Baar waited outside with her.

When we brought the kitten home, Baar was sad because the neighbor's decided to help the kitten and let him stay with them. Baar wants the kitten to have a good home, but him would prefer it would be with Baar.

Buster and Roxey were nice to the kitty which made Baar happy.

The people say that the kitten is doing well and that maybe they will keep him. If they do maybe Baar could visit! What's that Buster? Buster says it is his kitty now and Baar has to ask before visiting. It is so hard to be Baar....

Oh My Stars

2006-07-03T09:31:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar! Baar had a nice weekend, for the most part. Him got to go to the park twice and for nice car rides with Emily and Joe. Baar also went to Pretty Coat Junction in Lakewood for him's bath. Mikki came and while Baar was up on the table and him got so excited that him almost toppled the table! But do not worry, Emily and Joe and the great people at Pretty Coat Junction made sure that did not happen. Here is a picture of Mikki getting brushed. Mikki is so pretty.

Then, just when Baar thought he was all done, Emily and Joe wanted him to back into the grooming area! Oh no, Baar did not want to go. Him looked handsome already and was all done. Come onnnnnnn Baar does not want another brushing......

But Baar had to go back in - sometimes Emily and Joe can be very insistent. But Baar didn't have to be brushed. Him got to get ready for the 4th of July! Him's friends at Pretty Coat Junction came up with an idea to make him very festive. See Baar's wonderful stars!

It was still hard standing still but look how handsome! Baar is now ready to celebrate Independence Day! Baar is going to a picnic. Do not worry - Baar will post pictures!

Baby Baar had a Bad Dream

2006-06-29T14:51:00.000-04:00

Hello. It is I, Baar. Baar had a rough night last night. Yessss Baar had nightmares :-( Baar was whimpering a little in him's sleep last night and woke Joe up. When Baar finally woke up, Baar howled a little and went to Joe and put him's head in Joe's lap. Baar is so glad that him made friends with Joe.

Baar fell back asleep and had woke up whimpering again. Him moved to the nightlight and fell back asleep. Yessss nightlights always make things better.

Baar would tell you what him's bad dreams were but now him does not remember. As you can see by him's picture, everything was all better when Baar woke up in the morning. Emily even took Baar for a special ride in the car to make up for his rough night.

Where or Where Did My Big Leash Go....

2006-06-27T13:12:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar can not find his big retractable leash. Him is so sad. Him has had to use the little leash which is not nearly as fun on walks. Plus Emily hurt her leg so Baar's walks have been shorter. If anyone finds Baar's leash, please let Baar know.

Do not worry, Baar is taking such good care of Emily since she got hurt. Here is a picture of Baar are playing with the ball in the backyard. Baar is such a fast runner!

Mikki's dadums was out of town so Mikki and Baar went for a walk the other day. It was so much fun. We walked in the metroparks. So many things to smell! Mikki and Emily do not walk as fast as Baar does but him is a gentleman and does not pull. Well Baar usually doesn't pull but once in a while him forgets! Then a different day, Mikki came over for a visit. It is sooo much fun playing with Mikki! She was wresteling with Baar. Here is a picture of Mikki at the park during one of our recent visits.

New Friends!

2006-06-26T11:41:00.000-04:00

Baar has so much fun on Saturday. Him got to go to the Eastlake Doggie Park with him's friend Cody. Cody and Melanie met Emily, Baar and Joe at the park. Baar loves it when Cody and Melanie come to visit. Baar would have also like to see Boggy, Emily or Edison. Cody and Baar do not play very hard together but we do have fun hanging out (as long as Baar does not get too close to Cody's bed - Cody does not want Baar to lie on his bed). Here is a picture of Cody and Baar meeting some new friends at the park. Baar is under the picnic table. Baar is so clever! Cody is in front with his hansome bandana. Maybe Baar will wear one of him's bandana's next time.

One of the things that Baar liked about this dog park was the grass. It is a little smaller then the Lakewood dog park and Emily and Joe said that if it were wet it wouldn't have been as fun. Baar also liked that there were fun new dogs to play with!

One of the new friends Baar met was Mocha. Mocha and Baar played chase. Mocha runs so fast. Baar had lots of fun trying to chatch her. Joe even took a picture of Baar and Mocha running from the back. Silly Joe!
On the left is a picture of Cody running at the park. See how fast Cody runs? Yes, that is true, Baar is a faster runner but Cody looks very handsome running. All dogs can not be as fast as Baar!

Dog Park Fun

2006-06-22T15:56:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar has missed him's blogs friends. Baar is sorry him has been so quiet over the last week.
Baar has been busy playing at the dog park. Him's friend Otis was there the other day. Otis is so much fun. Otis and Baar love to wrestle. Even though Baar has not seen Otis in a month or so, Otis remember him right away and we started wresteling.

Baar hopes that Otis will come to the dog park more often when Baar is there so that we can play.
The last picture is of Baar playing with a bunch of him's buddies. Baar is so happy.

Farewell to a Friend

2006-06-13T10:06:00.000-04:00

Baar is sad. One of Baar's friends has traveled on to what comes next.

Baar met him's human friend Ed while visiting Melanie, Emily and the gang. Ed was soooo nice to Baar. He gave Baar lots of cuddles and pets. Baar liked him so much that him ate a milkbone when Ed gave it to him (Baar does not ever eat milkbones). Even though Baar did not know Ed for long, Baar could see his kind and loving spirit. We animals can always see that.

Baar also feels very sad for him's doggy friends Cody, Bogy, Edison, and of course Emily, Baar feels feels even sadder for the people because Baar knows how hard they take it when it is time for what is inside to move on. Baar wants him's human friends to know that the energy and spirit of Ed has not gone away - him is just different now. Celebrate for Ed will never be far from those he loves.

Buster, the Dog Next Door

2006-06-12T09:20:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. If Baar has not mentioned it before, Baar would like everyone to know that him lives next door to two other dogs.

Roxy, a little dog that Baar plays chase behind the fence with and Buster, a big dog like Baar.

Baar and Buster have never been able to play in person but on Friday night, Joe and

Baar and Buster's people took them for a walk together! It was lots of fun. Baar and Buster got to walk for a long time.

After our walk, Baar and Buster got to play together. It was so much fun. The people were careful though and only let us play on leash and were very careful about watching us. Baar does not know why. Joe said that it is because someday Buster might meet a girl dog and they would have puppies together. Baar does not know why Buster would want to do that. Baar likes little dogs and puppies to play with but him is not sure that it would be fun to have puppies around all the time. What if they tried to take bunny? Nooooo Baar thinks him will be the only baby for now. But puppies can come visit. Yesssss that is a good idea.

Baar hopes that Buster will be able to play with him again soon. Buster is a good friend. Until then Baar will see him from across the fence!

Special Visitor

2006-06-07T09:13:00.001-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar! Baar had a very special vistor this weekend. Another dog in the SAFE program came to spend the day! Baar is not going to mention the doggy's name and the picture has been edited to protect doggy's identity but Baar wanted to talk about the visit with him's blog friends a little.

Emily and Joe thought the doggy was very good. The doggy came when called (yes, Baar is aware that him sometimes still has a hard time with this but thank you for mentioning it Emily!) and walked very nicely on a leash. Baar got to take the doggy down for a walk in the park. The only tough part was that the doggy kept trying to mount Baar! Baar would tell the doggy no and then go into play position to tell doggy that Baar would like to play instead. But doggy did not want to play with Baar. Then doggy laid down on Baar's blankie! Yes, Baar blue blankie! Baar took doggy's busy bone though. Ha ha! Baar gets the last laugh! But Baar did not mind sharing with doggy - Baar can be a very good host.

While Baar is talking about being a good host, Baar would like to say sorry to him's new friend Vince. Baar is sorry him put his mouth on you when you went by him's food. Baar thought you wanted to eat Science Diet Sensitive Tummy. Baar will do better next time. And yes Melanie, Baar is sad that you do not feel well and hopes you feel better soon. Emily the most beautiful of all basset hounds said she would cuddle with you to make you feel better.

When it was time for doggy to go back, Baar got to go for a long ride in the car to drop the doggy off. Doggy even tried to mount Baar in the car! Goodness. Other then that part, Baar liked the ride a lot. The car is fun. But when we got there Emily and Joe went inside for what seemed like forever. That was sad. Baar cried a lot but then Emily and Joe came back and we went for another ride home.

Baar has such good times!

How Much Does a Baar Shed?

2006-06-06T09:02:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar here to answer a question that many people ask Emily and Joe. How much does Baar shed? The answer is a lot. Baar does not like to get brushed but even Baar has to admit that Baar is loosing a lot of fur quickly. Some of it is matting. Baar may have to rethink his attitude about brushing...

Here is a sample of how much Baar sheds. Emily got this off of Baar in one sitting while petting him.

This weekend Baar went to Pretty Coat Junction in Lakewood for a bath. Baar does not like to go but it is not because of the people that work there. They are very nice and helpful and even let Emily and Joe use their table and tools for a self serve wash! Baar went on Saturday and Emily and Joe gave Baar the bath and then lots of people that work there helped them brush Baar and get rid of some of hims undercoat. Baar did not like it. Noooo him did not. It took a long time. Baar loves Emily but she is not very good at cutting fur. She cut out a big patch of Baar fur in the front. Silly Emily. Baar forgives her though. The picture to the right is of Baar getting brushed after him's bath.

Mentor on the Lake

2006-06-02T10:18:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar went on an exciting trip to Mentor on the Lake last night. At least thinks it was Mentor on the Lake. Emily got lost and drove to Perry on our way there. Silly Emily. But Baar likes riding in the car so it was fun anyway. Joe came with us to. Baar was so happy to take a ride in the car and go so far!

We went to Emily the Basset Hounds house. Here is a picture of Emily. Baar thinks she is quite striking in her bandana. Baar was sad because for some reason Emily had to stay in the backyard with her brothers rather then visiting with Baar. Baar thinks that maybe it was because it was a weeknight. Emily the person said that sometimes you can't play as much as you want on weeknights.

Baar did get to spend time with Melanie and her people family. It was fun. Everyone loved Baar especially Melanie's dad. Him spent lots of time petting Baar and Baar gave him with Paw. Baar got some yummy milk bones. Emily told them that Baar didn't like them because Baar usually spits them out but ha ha - Baar ate two right up!

Baar also met a new friend named Butterscotch. Baar and Scotch played in her backyard. It was fun but Baar thinks she might have been a little intimidated by him. Scotch kept running over to her dad. Baar had lots of fun and is sorry that Emily forgot her camera.

Baar had such a busy night that him didn't want to take his bedtime walk. Emily and Baar went anyway and then Baar fell right asleep.

Baar's New Friend

2006-05-31T09:54:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar here to tell you about Baar's new dog park friend.

Body is a black lab that was rescued a couple of months before Baar met him. Him loves to wrestle with Baar. It is lots of fun because Body's person says that my people don't have to worry about Baar being too rough because Body loves to play rough. Emily worries too much sometimes when Baar is playing. Baar likes Body's person - he is very nice and talks to Emily so that Baar can play without interruption.

Baar hopes that he will run into his new friend at the park soon. Maybe on a day that isn't so hot. Baar would like a chill pad (http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/eq5.shtml) to keep cool but they are expensive. Maybe Baar can talk Emily and Joe into buying it. Emily wants to get Baar a grooming table but Baar really would rather have a chill pad.

Memorial Day Weekend Fun

2006-05-30T15:17:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar!

Baar had such a big weekend!

On Saturday Emily and Baar went over to visit Mikki. While we were there, the gate to the backyard was left open and Emily and Baar played chase! It was so much fun. Baar ran fast and Emily tried to get him. Oh ha ha - it was the most fun. Emily tried to trick Baar by running the opposite direction but Baar just watched - Baar knew she would stop and turn around! Baar finally came to see Emily at the top of the street and we went home. Emily looked tired. Here is a picture of Baar relaxing after we got back to Mikki's house.

Baar also got to visit Corkey. Baar was tired and hot so Baar did not play with Corkey too much but Baar watched Corkey from the porch. Baar loves his friends.

Sunday Baar had to stay home alone because it was too hot to go on errands with Emily. Baar was sad. Joe went camping so Baar stayed home and took care of Emily and the cats. Baar is such a good watchdog! When there was a noise late at night Baar woke up right away and went to the kitchen to check things out. Baar barked and whatever it was went away. See how helpful Baar is?

On Monday, Baar got to go to the dog park early in the morning. Emily said that it was going to get hot so we got their at 7:15. Baar had so much fun playing with his new friend Ishmael the yellow lab.
Emily and Baar then went to find a self serve dog was place because she said Baar really needed a bath. No where was open. Baar wasn't too sad about that. Noooo Baar did not mind at all. PetSmart would not give Baar a bath because he only has his rabies tag not the certificate. Baar did not mind but Emily was annoyed.

Then Baar got to go play with Mikki! It was so much fun.

First Baar had to convince Mikki to play.

Then we wrestled.

And after that we wrestled even more!

After we were done Baar and Mikki enjoyed a drink from Mikki's pool. Mikki got in the pool later but Baar did not. Maybe next time Baar will go for a dip. Baar loved the nice cool water in the pool. It was sooo hot out! Baar got a little crabby on Monday night and decided that him did not want to come in from outside when Emily was ready.

One of Baar's friends asked how Baar his managing the heat. Baar does not like it but Baar is a trooper. Emily leaves a fan on for Baar. Baar does get a little grumpy when it's hot. For instance, when Baar is hot and tired he does not always feel like doing what Emily wants (like coming back inside from the backyard).

On Baar and Joe - Emily

2006-05-24T16:22:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all how amazing it's been to watch Baar's relationship with men change. When we first brought Baar home, he was extremely wary about Joe. I think the best way to describe his demeanor toward men in general is to say that Baar seemed guarded.

Over the past few months so much has changed.

Baar is now as attached to Joe as he is to me. Over the last few days I've noticed that when Joe goes upstairs Baar stands at the gate and waits for a few minutes hoping that Joe will return - just like he's always done with me! Ok ok at times I am a little jealous but my pleasure at Baar's development far outweighs that emotion.

Baar is now at a place where he looks forward to and solicits attention and affection from Joe. In fact Baar has Joe "trained" to pet him and cuddle him when he sits in front of Joe. It is so fun to watch how often Baar heads over for affection now. I have pretty much lost my defender though - if Joe approaches me quickly Baar has absolutely no concern for my safety.
The big question is has this carried over with other men. In general I think Baar is more at ease in the company of guys. He does seem to watch them a bit more carefully then women, and is less likely to be immediately affectionate, but I don't have the same concern that he will misinterpret an action and bite.

The other morning when I came downstairs I found that Baar had paid Joe a very high compliment indeed - Baar's beloved Bunny was lying next to him on the couch.

Melanie and Babies Visit the Dog Park!

2006-05-23T09:48:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar! Baar's friend Melanie came to the dog park this weekend with her babies! Baar got to meet Emily, Edison, and Bogey the Basset Hounds as well as Cody the Lab. Baar had so much fun. Baar loves his new friends. Baar hopes they come and visit him lots and lots. Emily is so pretty. Baar has attached pictures below:

Bunny Comes Outside

2006-05-22T08:59:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar took bunny outside for the first time the other day! Baar heard Emily say that Bunny was supposed to stay in but she could not resist letting Baar take him out. Bunny is so clever - him tried to escape several times. But do not worry - Baar caught Bunny over and over again. Bunny is so much fun! Of course Bunny loves Baar. Baar takes such good care of Bunny. Some days Baar puts Bunny on the couch so him can relax. We also lay together on Baar's blanket. What's that? You would like to see a picture of Bunny close up? Emily usaid Bunny needs a bath but Baar thinks that Bunny looks fine. Oh and Baar does not need a bath either Emily!

Not Fair Joe

2006-05-18T16:19:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is Baar.

Last night Emily did not come home from work with Joe. Baar looked everywhere for her but she was not there! Baar does not know how that happened.

Then Joe went next door to see Roxie and Buster the dogs next door. They did not invite Baar over :-( Baar saw them from the kitchen window. It was not fair. Baar was sad. Baar even carried bunny to the door to sit with him and wait.

Emily came home later and we went outside together and then we took a walk. But then Joe asked Emily to come visit the neighboors to so Baar had to go back inside. Baar was sad. But then Baar had an idea! Joe left Baar alone earlier and Joe called Emily sooooo Baar peed a little on Joe's side of the couch! Take that Joe!

The Window - Enid Speaks

2006-05-17T11:04:00.000-04:00

Dear Readers

It has been some time since I last posted. I have been quite busy with my plans for ridding Enid's House of SD (stupid dog) and of course eventual world domination. I've also been quite brave and have visited the downstairs when SD has been elsewhere. See how brave I am looking out from behind a the curtain?

It came to my attention recently that SD gets to go outside and I don't. This is completely unacceptable. I tried to discuss it with the one who is not Joe but for she just kept petting me and giving me treats and new toys. Sigh. Well I am very soft and irresistable. I would want to shower me gifts as well.

So, being the genious that I am, I devised a plan. I enlisted Ezra's help and we managed to tear a cat sized space in the screen (that's right SD - only cats can fit) that would allow us access to our new balcony (aka the roof). The balcony does need some work but Joe would add a bird feeder and add some plants, perhaps a few cat beds... Plus this location allows us access to the outdoors at will - something Stupid Dog does not have.

Unfortunately my plans were foilded by the one who is not Joe yet again. She somehow noticed the cat exit to the balcony last night and shut the window! She is now threatening to have the screen "repaired". I showed her several times last night by putting my paws on the window and meowing that I desired access to the balcony but she refused and went to sleep.

But do not fear dear readers there are 4 more windows and the one who is not Joe hates being hot. I will prevail in the end.

Baar loves the Couch

2006-05-16T15:09:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar here to say hello! Baar noticed that Emily and Joe seem to have a lot of fun sitting on the couch and watching TV. Baar likes sitting on his blankie on the floor but the couch seems so nice that Baar has decided that him will sit with Emily up there! Yes, Baar's friend Joe can sit there too. Look how happy Baar is! You can not see her in the picture but Emily is right there! Baar is looking at her!

Baar had so much fun over the weekend. Him got to go to the dog park with Mikki, then Mikki and Baar both had baths at Pretty Coat Junction in Lakewood! Baar does not like baths but Mikki got to go so it wasn't so bad. Baar's favorite part is always getting dried off with the towel.

Then Baar got to go to PetSmart. We got Busy Bones, new Rawhides, a ball and a new kind of food. Baar's new food is called Science Diet Sensitive stomach. Emily and Joe noticed that Baar has always burped a lot and sometime had other problems. Since Baar started eating the new food Baar feels great! No more burping. Ezra has a sensitive stomach and him and Enid eat the same kind of food. They still do not want to be Baar's friend though. Not fair! We are all just the same now!

Joe and Baar

2006-05-15T09:55:00.000-04:00

Joe is so much fun. Him and Baar play lots of games. One of Baar's favorite games is called Hide the Joe. Joe disappares with a blanket. He calls Baar and Baar can hear him but can't see him! Baar is looking for him in the picture to the right.

Baar tries so hard to get him. Baar is so smart! Joe can not hide from Baar for long. Baar uses his mouth and paw to uncover Joe's head! It is such a fun game. Maybe Joe will play Hide the Joe with you some time if you come over and visit!

Joe and Baar also play bunny. Joe throws the bunny and Baar gets it! Bunny sometimes wants to play with Joe at night and Joe waks up with Bunny in bed with him. Silly Bunny! Emily said that Bunny is not allowed to play outside so when Joe and Baar are outside we play ball. Ball is fun too. Baar likes the chasing part much better then the bringing part.

Brushing = Diarrhea

2006-05-11T08:49:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar! Baar is embarrassed to admit that him has had two accident in the house in less then a week. Emily and Joe did not get mad at Baar because they could tell that Baar could not help it.

Emily said she is going to talk to Melanie about it to see if Baar needs to go to the vet. Baar has a different solution - Baar knows what is causing the soft poo - it is brushing! Baar does not like to be brushed and Baar knows it is making him sick. That's right - no more brushing Baar Emily!

Baar met a new friend at the dog park recently. His name is shadow. Here is a picture of Baar an Shadow playing. On Baar's street someone came outside to tell Emily that their doggy loves Baar! Every morning she goes to the window at the time that Emily and Baar take their morning walk and waits for Baar to walk by so that she can say hi. Maybe Baar will get to play with her! Baar hopes so.

Baar was supposed to get to visit Melanie's house last night but him did not get to. It was sad. Baar hopes to see Melanie and her family (especially her Emily) soon.

Long Awaited Dog Park Photo's

2006-05-10T11:44:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I Baar with some photo's from one of Baar's recent visits to the Lakewood Dog Park!

Baar has been reminding Emily and Joe to get the film developed but it still took them a long time.

Baar met some great new friends that day - Beau and Billy the St. Bernards! Mikki came to - here is a picture of us all saying hello to each other! See how Baar is front and center? Everyone loves Baar!

Beau didn't want to play very much. He spent most of the time sitting with the people and getting lots of pets. But Beau is still Baar's new friend. He is a nice dog. Emily said that he would be fun to spend time with because he is so calm and friendly. Baar is calm and friendly! Ok, maybe not so calm...

Billy was fun - he played and ran with some of the other dogs. Emily told Baar that Billy is still a baby. Him is almost as big as Baar already. Maybe next time Billy and Baar will play together more.

Baar got to play with Mikki too. Mikki is so fun. We got to wrestle! Here is a picture of us rough housing.

Sometimes Mikki pretends she is too tired to play with Baar - or is busy visiting with the people. But do not worry, Baar convinces her! Baar pulls on her ears with his teeth. Mikki loves it - Baar just knows she does!

Baar Loves the Fence

2006-05-09T09:03:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar is writing today to tell you how much Baar loves being able to roam free in the backyard. It is much more fun then being on Baar's run. Emily and Joe fixed the fence using something called chicken wire. Baar of course thinks they could have left the fence as it is - Baar just wants to explore the neighborhood!

Now that Baar can go wherever him likes, Baar has made up a new exciting game! Baar plays fence chase with the little dog, Roxie next door. Roxie barks at Baar and runs along the fence. Baar runs along his side of the fence with her. It is so exciting! In this picture Baar is heading over for some quality time with Roxie!

Baar also likes to play ball in the backyard. Joe or Emily throws the ball and Baar chases it! Emily said that we could call it fetch if Baar would give it back. But Baar does not want to. Sometimes Baar does but Baar likes to play with the ball alone too. Baar throws it himself and chases it. Baar is so smart (see Enid!). Once Baar is done playing its time to relax. Baar loves to lie down in the garage. It's nice and cool on the cement.

A New Friend

2006-05-08T09:02:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar to tell you about my latest friend! This weekend Corkey came with Beth and Tony just to play with Baar! Corkey pretended that he did not like Baar by growling and barring his teeth but do not worry, Baar knew he did not mean it!

Corkey is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and was raised by Joe. He has lived with Beth and Tony for years and loves to play fetch! Tony and Beth were worried at first that Corkey would not have a good time with Baar. But Baar knew he would! Baar loves it when Corkey plays fetch because Baar gets to run with him. Once Corkey figured out that Baar didn't want his ball or stick, Corkey did not growl as much. Ok, once in a while he still did - the big kidder!

Corkey played fetch for so long that even Baar got tired! At the end Baar just ran a little ways and then came back. Corkey is so much fun! We both had busy bones after we settled down.

Baar hopes that Corkey will come to play again very soon. Oh, and Corkey wanted to know if next time Baar and Corkey can have burgers and chips and salsa to!

Baar's Kitten and A Night with Joe

2006-05-04T09:14:00.000-04:00

Hello it is I, Baar, with another update!

Last night Emily had to go somewhere and did not take Baar. It was so sad. Joe stayed home and Baar and Joe had lots of fun together. We played in the yard, went for walks and relaxed in front of the TV (which Joe told Baar is very manly). Joe made steak and Baar got some by sitting. See what a good trainer Baar is? The cats got some too and Baar has to admit that they are better at training people. They do not seem to need to do ANYTHING for treats! In fact they yell at the people and still get what they want. If there are any cats that read Baar's journal please tell Baar the secret!

Baar has very good news. Love a Stray called and Baar's kitten is doing better! She has a playmate in her crate and her eyes have almost gone back to normal. She is eating and playing. Baar is happy! Baar wishes that she could come live with him but Enid and Ezra said no. Baar has a great idea - one of Baar's readers could adopt her and her new friend and have two kittens! Baar will even come over and visit. Come onnnnnn - it will be nice to have two kittens - they will play and cuddle. And then they will tell Baar the training secret! To adopt them please contact Love a Stray at 440-930-2014. Or you could email them. Baar is going to send a donation (Emily and Joe will help).

60 Days - Emily

2006-05-02T22:30:00.000-04:00

For those of you that have been keeping track, we hit the 60 day mark today! That's right, Baar has been with us for two full months! Baar started the celebration out right with a trip to Pretty Coat Junction for a bath and grooming. He is pictured to the right in the shop. Boy was he ever happy to see us!

Normally SAFE foster care ends at this point and the animal is either reunited with his/her owner or is put up for adoption. Baar's situation is a bit different. His owner does not have as much control over establishing a safe place for her and Barry as most clients of SAFE do. As a result foster care has been extended.

Those of you who know Joe and I are probably not surprised by this. Nor will you be shocked to hear that I requested the extension. A pivotal decision in whether or not Baar will be able to return to his owner is expected within the month or so and I know Barry is very important to her.

Here is where it gets painful - he's also become quite important to us. We've become way more attached to him then expected. If he is not able to return to his owner soon Baar will become a permanent member of our family. I don't know what the future hold for Barry but I do know that he is a special dog. Listed below is a quick recap of his accomplishments:

Beginning
Current
Not responding to name.
Knows exactly what Barry or Baar means
Would not sit, lie down, or stay on command.
Much better! Slow to respond at times but regularly reacts as desired.
Would not allow paws to be handled.
Presents paws on command!
Cry and wait when I would leave the room. Would not be distracted.
Still crys and waits on occasion but also moves on to other activities.
Would not eat without me in the room.
Now eats when he's alone in the room but tends not to eat when left alone all day.
Would not drink water when left alone.
Drinks a little when bhimselflf.
Aggressive behavior towards Joe.
Greatly reduced. Baar still likes to play rough at times but it is now clear that he is playing. Before it was clear that he was warning Joe to back off.
Cried for a long time at bedtime with Joe.
Goes right to sleep!
Wandered around a lot seemed to have difficulty relaxing.
Very relaxed - Baar is still super high energy but he can also kick back with the best of them.
Would not come.
Much better. Consistently comes inside the house and often comes outside and at the park.
Destructive when not crated and alone.
No damage for a week!
Would not get in crate.
Goes in to crate to play with ball and will go in when commanded (though hesitantly at times).
Would bolt out the door when it was opened.
Now waits until he's told ok!
Pulled constantly on leash when walking.
Much better! Still needs reminders but is much calmer (even when confronted with kitties or other dogs).
Guarded behavior towards men.
Baar seems much more comfortable around men in general.
Potty accidents.
A thing of the past! I think he was just sick.

A special thanks to Karen and Melanie. Karen has really helped us work with him on the issues above and Melanie has been super supportive through every challenge.

Oh No Barry Neglets His Blog!

2006-05-01T08:53:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar is sorry that he has neglected his blog the last couple of days. Baar now no longer has to go in his crate when Emily and Joe go to work each day. Baar used to come up with ideas for his blog in his crate. But do not worry, Baar loves not being in his crate but will do better with his blog.

On Thursday Baar went to the dog park. Baar met some pugs that were so much fun! They loved Baar and played with him. Baar chased them and they were not afraid! It was so exciting! Baar loves it when dogs play run with him. Here is one of Baar's new friends.

On Friday night Emily and Baar went for a walk and found a kitten in the neighbors yard. Baar was so excited! Emily brought the kitten inside and Baar thought that he finally had his own kitty to play with! Baar was so happy and so curious about the kitten. It was sad because the kitten was very sick. Emily explained to Baar that sometimes people don't take good care of their animals. Sometimes they don't even take them to the vet and get them changed so that they don't have lots of babies that don't have homes waiting. It makes Baar said when animals are treated badly and not taken care of.

The kitten was so small and hungry and her eyes were stuck shut withlots of gunk. The inside parts of her eyes were so infected that they were sticking out. Emily and Joe cleaned the gunk out out but the kitten was still to sick to play with Baar. The kitten was sneezing, way to thin and had a wound on her leg. Baar and Emily took her to the Euclid Veterinary Hospital and got her medicine. Then we went shopping at PetSmart and a rescue organization called "Love a Stray" (Micki's dad an mom adopted cats from them last year) agreed to take Faith with them since they had a litter of kittens with the same problems. Poor kitties.

Baar wanted the kitten to stay and play with him. Baar has looked in her crate over and over again but she's not there. So sad. Emily wanted Baar to tell you that "Love a Stray" has 32 kittens now that need homes. If you can help, please visit their website at http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH207.html. Baar hears they need canned kitten food also.

Emily told Baar that her and Joe are going to trap the neighboorhood kitties that are roaming and that are having kittens. They are going to have the all spayed and neutered so that there will be no more sick sick kittens without homes.

Baar still wishes he could have kept his kitten though.

Brushing - A Dialog

2006-04-26T16:50:00.000-04:00

Nooo Emily, Baar does not want to be brushed.

What's that? A treat? Look how good Baar sits! Okayyyy you can brush Baar while he eats his tasty treat. Yum!

All gone - no more brushing please! What? Nooooo Baar does not mind having mats. Baar is fine. Here, Baar will bite the brush so you can see how much Baar does not like it.

More treats! Look how good Baar sits. What's that? Baar is sitting just out of reach? You noticed that. Baar did not think you would. Ok, Baar will let you brush him once more while he eats his treat.

All gone! No more brushing! Ohhhh treats on the table. Baar will eat them. Oh no, you can brush Baar for longer since the treat is crumbled up. That is not good but Baar loves his treats. Tasty.

More treats on the table. Hmmm.... Baar wants the treats but if Baar comes there you will brush him.. Baar will come from the other direction! Ha! You'll never be able to brush Baar if he's standing on this side.

Ohhhhhh that did not work. You still brushed Baar. What? Your going to brush Joe on the couch?

Wait... Joe's getting brushed. Baar thinks he wants to be brushed now to. Nooooo don't pay attention to Joe and brush him, brush Baar instead.

Ha Joe! Emily is brushing Baar and not you!

Hey, wait a minute....

Lucky Baar

2006-04-25T08:51:00.000-04:00

Good Morning! It is I, Baar. Yesterday Baar's good friend Melanie called and told Emily that there was a fire where Baar used to live! The transitional housing unit that Baar lived outside of for 6 months before entering foster care had a fire. Baar is very glad that no one was hurt. Baar also feels very fortunate to have so many good friends. If Baar was there he might have been hurt or gotten lost. Oh no, Baar does not like the idea of that.

Yesterday Baar got to stay out of the crate when Emily and Joe went to work! It was sad when they left but Baar was such a good boy. Baar only made two mistakes. One is pictured to the left. Can you figure out what Baar did? It is a guessing game (Baar will give you the answer at the end of the post).

Today Baar is out of the crate again. Baar is glad but wishes that he could go to work with the people. Emily said that she checked out the idea of doggy day care but in the end her and Joe decided that it wasn't a good idea. They said that there seemed to be too many dogs to not enough people at the places they checked out. Also they do not want to risk Baar having a bad experience with another dog and them not being there to help Baar. Baar would only be able to go once a week (doggy day care seems to average about $20.00 a day). Emily and Joe would not ask SAFE to pay for it. Baar is not so sure that he agrees with Emily and Joe. Do any of Baar's readers have opinions?

Ok, time for the answer to the guessing game.

Baar knocked down the middle curtain. Baar also knocked down the curtains in the kitchen. Baar just wanted to see outside. Today Emily put up the mini blinds and moved the curtains out of the way. Emily and Joe were so proud of Baar for being a good boy.

Baar - Dog Park Guardian

2006-04-24T11:11:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar had so much fun this weekend! Baar went to the park not once but twice! Baar had a great time!

Baar is so helpful at the park. When the other dogs have little spats, Baar always goes over to check things out! Joe said that he notices that Baar tries to break up the squabble and seems to take the side of the little guy. Emily thinks that Baar is often just being nosey (and Emily would know all about that!). You can harldy see Baar in the picture to the right, but Baar went over to make the other dogs stop arguing over a ball. Who cares about balls? Let's run!

Baar has been working on come and is doing a good job. Baar even came to Joe and Emily at the dog park! It was exciting. Emily and Joe are very careful and Baar does not stay at the park if there are dogs there that he doesn't get along with. That hasn't happened in a while though. Baar had a lot of fun playing with a dasuhaund. He ran so fast and liked running with Baar.

Emily went over to visit with a tiny chichuaua (Baar can not spell that word). It was so interesting! She smelled like a dog but was even smaller then the cats. Hmmmm. Emily wanted to hold and play with the dog but Baar would not be dissuaded from staying by Emily's side. Nope, Emily is Baar's person and if other dogs want to visit they have to not mind Baar being there. The little dog was scared of Baar. Baar does not know why - he only wanted to see her! So Emily went back to the bench and Baar went to play with the other dogs again.

Baar was so tired when it was time to go home. Here is a picture of Baar in the metro parks. See how tired Baar looks? Baar said come oonnnnn emily no more pictures. Baar wants to go home, have some water and take a nap.

The Couch

2006-04-21T09:59:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar with another report. Baar has been such a good boy lately! Baar found that it is fun to hang out on the couch with Joe and Emily. Baar likes to sit in between them. That way they can both pet Baar! It is so nice. Look how relaxed Baar is in the photo.

Baar has been enjoying the weather. It is much warmer and Baar has gotten to spend more time outside with Emily.

The other night, Baar had a very tasty treat - steak! When Emily and Joe were distracted, just for a moment, Baar grabbed half of a steak from a plate on the table. Baar is so clever. Baar tried to save some for Micki but it was too tasty. Sorry Micki!

Pink Bunny

2006-04-19T10:47:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Last night Pink Bunny came back! Baar has not seem Pink Bunny for a while. Not since Baar and Joe started sleeping downstairs. Emily found Pink Bunny and brought her downstairs. Baar missed Pink Bunny sp much! It was so exciting! Baar threw her up in the air and caught her over and over again. Baar played so much with Pink Bunny until she was all wet. Then Baar cuddled on the couch with Emily. Pink Bunny demands lots of attention. Baar got tired. Here is a picture of sleepy Baar with Pink Bunny.

Melanie Visits!

2006-04-18T10:25:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar and Melanie came to visit last night! Melanie is so much fun - she came just to see Baar. We sat outside and she gave Baar lots of attention and pets. Emily sat outside to. Everyone loves Baar! Baar wishes he had been a little less excited so that he could show Melanie how good Baar sits. Maybe next time.

Baar got to go to the pet store last night to get food for Under the Wing's feral colony. Baar was such a good boy and sat in the pet store! Baar got two busy bones and some new bil jac peanut butter snacks! Yummy!

Joe and Emily then went into another store without Baar and came out with lots of people food. It was not fair that Baar couldn't go.

Baar is adding some special pictures today. These were sent by Baar's mommy and are of him before he came to be in the SAFE program. Look how short Baar's fur is! No laughing at Baar's fur cut Micki! It was to keep him cool in the summer. Commmmeeeee onnnn Baar is handsome.

Calm

2006-04-17T13:18:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I Baar. Baar's friend Pam, and regular blog reader, is going away to a seminar. Baar is sad. Baar hopes she has a good time though!

Baar had a nice relaxing Sunday. Emily and Baar took a nap and Baar got to go for a few walks. Emily told Baar that he seems more calm as of late. Baar is now spending more time resting but him is always up for playing and walking!

Baar is so good at hiding things. Baar got one of his rawhides stuck under the loveseat. Baar kept pushing the loveseat and Emily figured it out and helped Baar get his bone out! Emily is so smart. Here is a picture of Baar enoying his rawhide in the sun. Baar also found one of his rawhides outside in the grass. It was so exciting! Baar brought it in all by himself.

Baar impressed Joe by lifting his paw up when Emily said paw. Training the people is hard but Baar is finding that it does seem to pay off! So many treats and "good dogs".

Baar wishes that he could have access to the whole house. Baar still does not like it when Emily and Joe go upstairs. Baar wants to go upstairs to! Particularly when it is time to go to sleep at night. Baar wishes the kitties would be friends with him instead of trying to evict him. Does anyone have any suggestions for Baar?

A Cookout, Micki, and a Bath

2006-04-16T08:15:00.000-04:00

Hello, It is I, Baar here with another report.

Baar had fun Friday night. Baar's new human friends Beth and Tony came over and we had a cookout and a fire in Joe's new fire pit. Baar got to stay outside with his friends the whole time! Micki's Dadums came over but he did not bring Micki. Baar wanted to see Micki. Baar got a left over hot dog and half of a burger that Micki's dad dropped. Baar wants more cookout food!

On Saturday Baar got to see Micki! We went to the park and then for a bath at Pretty Coat Junction. Baar is not sure if they have a website but Baar will check later. The people that work there were very nice. They made sure that Baar was very dry before he left and Micki said that they helped her get rid of some mats. Micki did look very pretty when we left. Micki is always pretty but this time Micki had a ribbon! Micki and Baar played more at Micki's house when we were done with our baths. Baar knows that Micki is growing more fond of him. Baar just needs to find some pumpkin pie and steak for Micki... Baar will look at Petsmart!

Letter to Attorney - Enid Speaks

2006-04-13T09:26:00.000-04:00

Dear Melanie,

It is time to proceed with the eviction. Being so smart, I have taken the liberty of drafting the notice as the one who is not Joe explained that you have been otherwise occupied.

Notice of Eviction
To: Stupid Dog (aka Barry, aka Baar)
The purpose of this letter is to ask you to LEAVE the premises now in your possession, situated in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and known as Enid’s House together with the lot of land on which these premises are located. You are being asked to leave for the following reason:
1. Being dirty and stinky (unlike clever cats you do not clean yourself).
2. Not using a litter box like a civilized kitty.
3. Peeing on the bed the one who is not Joe sleeps in and (more importantly) Enid and Ezra use for relaxation and bird watching.
4. Scarfing down Enid and Ezra’s food and leaving dog drool in our dishes.
5. Drinking Enid and Ezra’s water and getting dog germs all over that bowl as well.
6. Trying to approach Enid without first requesting and being granted, an audience.
7. Chasing Enid. Pretty kitties are NOT for chasing.
8. Spending time with Joe and the one who is not Joe. Those are Enid’s humans.
9. Breathing Enid’s Air

Your compliance with this notice within [3] days after its service will prevent any further eviction action against you.
YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE, AN EVICTION ACTION MAY BE INITIATED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AS A TENANT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SEEK LEGAL ASSISTANCE.

Yours with Contempt,
Enid Ann
Enid’s House and Enid’s Phone
Dated this day of 14th, 2006

The Front Porch

2006-04-13T09:07:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar had a nice time last night. Emily and Baar sat on the front porch for a while and Emily brought out treats and Baar's rawhide. Baar was able to go sit on the grass. See how happy Baar is in the picture to the left.

Baar also did some training with Emily. Baar is teaching her to give him treats whenever she says come and he comes over to see her.

It was sad when it was time for bed. Baar did not want Emily to go and sleep upstairs without him. Why can Emily not stay with Baar? Or Baar could come up with her. Baar cried a lot last night when Emily went to bed. It was so sad. Baar tried to get through the new gate but Emily moved it and it is harder now. Not fair. Baar tried very hard though. Baar even tried to chew through the railing. Baar wishes that he could be with people all of the time. Baar is lonely by himself.

Baar got another letter from his mommy! She sent pictures of Baar from last summer. Baar will post them later though. Baar has to now focus on getting out of the crate. Maybe if I put my paw there....

Naughty Dogs to the the 24 Hour K-Mart

2006-04-12T08:48:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I, Baar again!

Baar has been playing a very fun game with Emily. Emily puts up barriers and pretends that she does not want Baar to go upstairs and pee in her bed. Silly Emily.

Yesterday Emily put Baar's crate in front of the staircase and also put up the baby gate. Baar managed to push the crate out of the way (Baar is so strong) and Baar then broke the gate. Baar is posting some photo's of his hard work. Once Baar got upstairs Baar did what any of you would do - Baar peed on Emily's bed again (after all, who wouldn't want their bed to smell like Baar?) and ate all the tasty cat food.

For some reason Emily was not as pleased with Baar as Baar had assumed she would be. Emily spent a lot of time talking on the phone and then Micki came over with her dadums to drop off another baby gate for more fun! Micki and Baar played outside for a little while.

Then Emily's friend Beth came over and Baar, Beth, and Emily hung out on the porch. Baar had so much fun. Beth is very nice to Baar. Emily talked to Melanie on the phone also. Baar wishes Melanie had come over to - Baar likes Melanie. Baar also hopes Melanie's mommy feels better soon.

Once it was bedtime Emily put up the new baby gate. Baar broke through it in no time! See Enid, Baar is smart. So, at 1am, Baar and Emily took a trip to K-Mart and she purchased a new gate. The car ride was fun. This time she got a gate that Baar admits was much stronger then the other gates. Emily said it cost LOTS of money ($60.00). She will split the cost with SAFE. Baar kept Emily company while she put it together. Emily had to take it down a couple of times because she was sleepy and making silly mistakes. Why not just sleep with Baar Emily? We do not need the gate.

This morning Baar got past this gate! Yes Baar is smart Enid. And strong. The gate is not broken so Emily thinks maybe Baar climbed over it. Baar will not tell! Baar jumped into bed with Emily. It was fun. Emily said she will continue playing the barrier game by moving the crate up on the steps to reduce Baar's planning space.
But then something bad happened. Emily made Baar go into his crate. Baar is not happy. Nooo Baar does not like the crateeee. Come on Emily. See how Baar pants? Let Baar out of the crate.

Dog of Destruction - Emily

2006-04-10T17:18:00.000-04:00

Since Baar had being doing such an incredible job of being a good boy at night all alone downstairs, I made the bold move of allowing him to stay out of the crate today. Don't laugh - I really did think it would work.

Now I expected some pee since he's not feeling well. And pee he did on the kitchen floor. All in all that is an excellent place to pee if one is a dog and one has no outside option. The floor is linolium and easy to clean up. Frankly I was willing to over look any accidents on the first floor due to his current health problem.

A mini blind was askew and one string chewed - it was quite obvious that quite a bit of time was spent on the window seat looking in the backyard. Again, no problem. The curtains on the back door were also a bit mangled but nothing that was severe enough to be a deal breaker. It was his first time out of the crate on a work day after all.

But alas, Baar chewed and hit the baby gate blocking off the stairs upstairs until it gave way and he was able to trample over it. I can only imagine how much effort and force was applied - the metal is actually bent in once place.

Coming upstairs I found that once again, you do hurt the most the ones you love. Baar peed in my room on the carpet (not dilute) and then again on my bed. Yes, on the middle of my bed. And quite a pee it was friends. He also ruined, completely, another mini blind in my room, drank the cats water, and ate a little of their food (he didn't eat his breakfast or all of their food which is a bit worriesome). No damage is evident in Joe's room, the cats room, the hallway, or the bathroom.

Enid and Ezra are fine and Enid was actually quite relaxed upstairs when I got home. Ezra took shelter under Joe's bed but is back out now. I guess he will have to go back in the crate tommorow.

A Relaxing Sunday

2006-04-10T08:48:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I Baar!

Baar had a very relaxing Sunday. Emily and Baar took a nice nap during the day. Baar stayed downstairs, out of the crate, and was a very good boy! Emily and Baar took a ride in the car and went to the park. Emily had to run an errand and Baar did not have an accident in he car this time.

Baar wasn't hungry for breakfast but did eat a good dinner and had all of his special treats. Baar wonders what Emily puts inside of the - oh well - it does not matter. Baar hopes they last for a long time because Baar loves special treats!.

Baar was very sleepy during the day but Emily was to. We both took naps - Emily in her room with the kitties and Baar downstairs alone (poor Baar). Baar was a good dog though.

Joe is away in Las Vegas. Baar misses Joe but is very happy that Emily didn't go anywhere. That would have been awful. Joe sent some pictures of his trip. There is a lion enclosure at the MGM casino and Joe sent back some pictures of the lions. Emily says that lions are very big kitties! Baar wishes the kitties that live with him were big. Then maybe they would like to play with Baar. Baar loves to play. Emily said that the lions might not be so nice to Baar but Baar does not believe her. Who wouldn't want to play with Baar?

Baar is planning to get Micki a special food treat. Anyone have any suggestion on food that would win Micki's heart?

Baar's Busy Saturday

2006-04-09T17:59:00.000-04:00

Hello! It is I Baar. Baar had a very busy day on Saturday. Baar and Emily took Joe to the airport - he is off to a conference Las Vegas. Baar then ran errands with Emily and got to vist with Micki and Micki's dad! We went to the park and played in the backyard and the house. It was so fun. Baar had a great time.

Micki replied to Baar's blog and told him she would like some tasty treats. Baar is going to bring her some next time. Baar will win Micki's heart. She pretends she doesn't love Baar as much as he loves her but Baar is not disuaded!

Baar also got to visit with Beth and met Corkey. Corkey did not seem to enjoy Baar but Baar had fun anyway.

The picture is of Baar enjoying a car ride. If you happened to be driving behind Baar this is what you would probably see. Baar loves care rides!

Baar still isn't feeling very well. Baar is having many accidents in the house and in the car. Emily talked to Karen and she thinks this is because Baar isn't feeling well. Emily will talk to Dr. Preuter on Monday. Baar is sensing some frustration on Emily's part about this. But Baar did a great job sleeping downstairs by himself not in his crate last night. Baar knows that made Emily very happy.

Oh, and Baar knows you are all concerned so Baar will tell you that his bump is almost totally gone!

Baar's Shopping!

2006-04-07T16:57:00.000-04:00

It just occured to Baar that while him was sick him didn't blog about shopping.

04/01/06
Pet Supplies Plus
Busy Bones Value Pack - 8.98
Bil-Jac Liver Treats - 3.28
Bil-Jac Peanut Butter Treats - 3.28
Bags on Board Refill - 5.98
Total: 21.72

Gone to the Dogs - Dog Wash! 19.95

Accidents and Kitties

2006-04-07T09:37:00.000-04:00

Hello, it is I Baar. Baar is feeling much better - Baar gets tasty treats three times a day now! Emily seems to put something in them first, Baar does not now what it is, but it is probably to make the snacks extra tasty. The bump on Baar's face is much smaller.

Baar had another accident in his crate yesterday. Emily and Joe said that it wasn't as bad as the day before. Baar is not sure why he is having so many accidents. Why is it wrong for Baar to go potty if he needs to anyway? Emily and Joe are so strange about that.

Baar has not wanted to go in the crate the last few days. Baar tried to show Emily and Joe how unhappy Baar is by refusing to eat his snacks. They still did not take Baar out of his crate :-( So Baar made the best of it and ate his snack.

The kitties were watching Baar when he went in his crate this morning. They were looking at Baar from the landing on the stairs. Baar thinks this is the first time they did this. The one called Ezra came and watched Baar first. Baar wants Ezra to be his friend! We could play chase. It would be fun Ezra!

Then Enid came down and watched Baar. Baar knows she is planning something. Baar wonders what it is. Baar really wishes that Enid would play with him to. If they were friends Baar could sleep in Emily's room at night. Maybe Baar wouldn't have to go in his crate at all.

Baar wonders why none of his readers comment on his blog. Melanie comments some times but no one else does. Do not be shy!

A Very Difficult Night - Emily

2006-04-05T20:59:00.000-04:00

Tonight I wanted to kill Baar. No really, I did. We got home from work to find that Baar had peed in his crate. I know, animals have accidents and usually I don't loose my cool but I was tired and Joe was tired - we discovered we had to re-caulk the tub...tonight... surfice to say there is a lot going on.

So Baar peed - and not a little bit of pee either. Baar peed a freaking river. The carpet under the crate was not salvagable and as I got to cleaning up the mess Baar, thrilled to be out of the crate, ran around the house like a dog possessed, knocking over a ceramic container.

Then Baar and I headed out to Kmart to get a replacement rug for under the crate. Baar had a tantrum about being left in the car alone and tried to shove his head out the crack in my window while crying so loudly that other shoppers must have belived that he was on fire.

After spending around $50.00 on a carpet, dog wipes to clean him up and housebreaking pads to protect the new carpet we tooled on home. After watching him inhale a second helping of water, Joe and I decided that he was probably extra thirsty, and thus extra "full" because of the medication he is on. Then feeling somewhat guilty I began to spot wash him as he had gotten pee all over himself. Joe busied himself setting the crate back up.

Of course, Baar hated his spot wash and struggled almost as much as possible. I have to admit that it was easier to get a hold of his front paws due to some training we'd been doing. So I mellowed a bit and took him for another walk.

You'd have thought Baar had never seen the outdoors before. He was thrilled to be out and was pulling like mad. Once we got to the perfect spot he decided to have a poo. Luckily for me it was nice and loose (probably the medicine). While I was picking it up he decided to run full tilt for the street jaring me and causing me to drop poop on my foot. Seeing my distress he ran back and began running around me thus wraping me in the leash.

After untangeling myself the walk continued. Boisterous as ever he once again ran for the street. When we finally arrived home he spoted something in the back yard and nearly dislocated my arm jolting after it. Ok, my arm is fine but it did hurt and I think I'm entitled to a little drama.

Oh, and as I type this he is at the foot of the stairs crying.

Joe is off to Las Vegas for a week on Saturday.

VGS and Bump Update

2006-04-04T08:37:00.000-04:00

Baar had so much fun at VGS yesterday (even though Baar did not feel very well). Baar spent time with many friends. Linda and Pam visited with Baar a couple of times! Baar met so many new friends like Cynthia, Gloria, Diane, Donald, Gloria, Anne, John, etc. Baar is so popular! Why can Baar not go to VGS everyday? Look how good Baar in Emily's office. You can see Baar's snazzy Batman bandana in the picture.

Baar still isn't feeling very well :-(. Yes, Dr. Prueter, Baar is taking all of his medicine. Baar is so good! Baar does not like having a warm compress on his face though. Noooo Baar does not like it at all. Baar will not let Emily hold it there. Emily tries but Baar will only let her hold it there for a minute or two. Baar can be VERY difficult when he wants to.

Baar has been doing Tie Off again and Baar got tasty treats for letting Emily hold his paws! Baar is training people to give him treats for so many different things. Baar is so smart.

Baar visits Dr Prueter

2006-04-03T13:01:00.000-04:00

Baar saw Dr. Prueter today at the Shaker Animal Clinic (http://www.shakeranimalclinic.com). Everyone there is so nice to Baar! They love him of course. The receptionist is particularly nice. She remembered Baar from when he was there before!

Baar did not like the examination room. Bad things like temperature taking and poking at Baar's bump happened there. Baar tried to tell Emily that it was time to go:

Come onnnn Emily - the door is right here. We can just go out of it and visit with the receptionist again.

Look Baar will even make the door open further with his nose. See? We can go. Come onnnnn Baar does not want his temperature taken again.

Dr. Prueter then came back in and said Baar had a localized infection. Poor Baar. Emily will give Baar medicine 3x a day and put a warm compress on Baar's face 2x a day. Baar will be all better soon.

Thank you Shaker Animal Clinic for seeing Baar so fast and taking such good care of him! Baar will have Emily call if anything changes.

Baar Bump and Happy Birthday Melanie!

2006-04-03T10:36:00.000-04:00

Hello, It is I, Baar and Baar would like all of you to know that it is my friend Melanie's BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday Melanie! For those of you who have not met Melanie you really should because she supa fly (Baar just learned that expression - Baar is so clever!). Baar thinks Melanie should go out, have some steak and save some for Baar. Oh and cake to. Cake is wonderful on birthays. Or perhaps Melanie would like some of Baar's bill jack liver treats? Only Melanie can have some because it's her BIRTHDAY!

In other news Baar got to come to work with Emily and Joe. No, it is not a national holiday for Melanie's birthday (yes that is what Baar thought also) but something much different. Baar has a large bump on his face so Baar must visit the Doctor. Here is a picture of Baar's face. So far Baar is having a wonderful time at VGS. He has met John, Gloria, Diane, Rebecca, and Susie! Plus Baar's friend Pam came to visit and said that Baar can play with her St. Bernards Billy and Beau soon! Baar even got to see Lauren again. VGS is such a nice place.

Baar must take a nap now but do not worry, Baar will post the results of his visit to the vet very soon.

Baar Sick

2006-04-01T22:53:00.000-05:00

Baar is sick.

Baar had fun in the moring playing at the park and then had a bath. Baar does not like baths but was good.

Baar started shivering in the car on the way home. Emily and Joe turned up the heat which helped a little. When Baar got home Baar threw up :-( Emily took Baar for a ride later thinking he just had a little belly ache. Baar tried to be good but couldn't hold it and peed in the drivers seat when Emily ran into the video store. Poor Baar.

When Baar got home Joe tried to take Baar for a walk but Baar did not want to go far and laid down. Emily cleaned up and made a bed for Baar on the floor with a blankie from her bed. Baar likes that.

Baar threw up again. Poor sick Baar. Baar will let all his blog friends know how him is feeling tommorow.

Melanie Visits!

2006-03-31T09:00:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I Baar. My friend Melanie from SAFE came to visit Baar on Wed. It was so nice to see her! Baar loves Melanie - she is so much fun and she helped Baar so much! It was very exciting when she came over. Baar had trouble settling down but Baar was so good. Melanie said that she will even come back soon to give Baar heartguard treats! Melanie is the BEST even though she is Enid's attorney. Baar does not mind - he has his own.

Baar hasn't been training Emily and Joe as much over the last couple of days. They've been tired as some other things are going on. Baar has continued getting Emily and Joe to feed him and take him for walks by sitting. Baar also gets the door to behave by staying until Baar is told it's ok to go outside! See Enid, Baar is very smart. Baar has also been spending treat time in the crate.

Baar loves sleeping downstairs. Here is a photo of Baar relaxing. Isn't Baar handsome? Everyone thinks so. Baar was going to visit VGS today but he had to go in the crate instead. Poor Baar :-( Emily said maybe next week. Baar would really like to see his friends Linda and Pam again!

Baar is so good at protecting Emily and the house. When noises happen at night Baar goes and checks them out and if someone comes over unexpectedly Baar barks ferociously. Baar has decided that Joe is not so much of a threat anymore. The other night Baar did not mind when Joe took the remote from Emily (everyone knows men get the remote - silly Emily). But when we are outside and Baar hears something Baar stands in front of Emily in guard mode. Here is a picture of Baar doing just that. Baar heard a suspicious noise in the backyard. Never fear Emily! Baar is here to keep you safe!

A Morning Dialog

2006-03-30T10:04:00.000-05:00

6:00 - Baar knows that's you trying to sneak into the bathroom Emily. Even though your alarm hasn't gone off yet Baar knows you are up. Baar wants to see you. Come downstairs and see Baar.

6:05 - Come Onnnnnn Baar knows it's you. Stop trying to sneak back into your room to cuddle with the kitties.

6:08 - Come Onnnnnn Baar wants to see you. Baar will have to wake up Joe if you don't come downstairs Emily.

6:09 - You said you were coming but you are still not here. Come Onnnn Baar is getting excited.

6:12 - Baar is going to have to wake up Joe now. Then you will have to hear about how Joe had to get up early to walk Baar. Joe will not be happy. Emily should hurry up. Come Onnnnn Emily.

6:15 - Oh there you are!!! It is so great to see you Emily! Good morning! Baar is happy. Baar is so happy.

6:16 - Look Joe! It's Emily! Isn't this exciting? What's that? Oh yeah, Baar isn't supposed to wake Joe up because Emily got up.

6:17 - 6:30 - Time for Baars waaalllllkkkkkk so exciting. So much to smell! Is that a kitty? What is that squirrel doing? What? Why can't that dog behind the fence come play with Baar? Oh, it's my favorite bush.

6:33 - Breakfast! Look how good Baar sits. Can Baar have his tasty food and water? Baar is happy! Yum Yum Yum.

6:45 - What? Where are you going? Nooooo. Baar doesn't want you to go upstairs. Noooo. Baar wants you to stay here. You can wear pajamas to work. Stay with Baar. Come onnnn.

6:50 - Hurry up! Baar is waking Joe up. Wake up Joe! Baar is so fun. Come down stairs Emily. Baar is ready for another walk!

7:00 - Yes Joe, wake up! Emily said to wake up! Another walk. It's time for another walk. Baar loves his walks. Walks are so fun. Look how Baar sits when his leash gets up on. Isn't Baar smart!

7:00-7:20 - Another walk! This is sooo funnnn. Doesn't the morning air smell good! Baar loves it! Why are you barking at Baar Mr. Rottweilder? Do you want to play with Baar? Come down from that porch. Everyone loves Baar. Baar will play with you? What? I don't want to walk past. Come onnnn. Oh I want to turf the lawn. What? Come on - Baar wants to. What's that another kitty? Baar will play with you kitty!

7:30 - Back home! Come on hula monkey - Baar will play with you. What's that? You are filling up my special ball Emily? Is that Baar's special treats? Yummy. Tasty treats. Baar loves those. So good. Can Baar have it? Yes, please put it in Baar's crate. Baar loves to play with his ball. Come on out treats!

7:45 - Nooooo not the crate. Baar does not want to go in the create. Come on Joe. Not the crate. Baar will stay out of the crate. Noooo....

7:47 - Ok Baar is in the crate. It is sad. Baar does not like it. Not fair. Open the door. Come on. What's that? Special treats? Can Baar have some chicken. Yum! Baar loves chicken. See how good! Baar will sit and lie own. Baar is happy - Emily is sitting next to Baar giving him chicken. How fun.

8:00 - Come on guys. Noooo don't leave. Stay home with Baar. We can play. Baar loves you. Come onnnnnn. Please come play with Baar. Baar does not want to have a good day in the crate. Baar wants to have a good day outside the crate. No - don't shut the doo

Drat Thwarted Again - Enid Speaks

2006-03-29T09:19:00.000-05:00

Well dear readers I was almost rid of Stupid Dog get again last night. The fact that he has hung on so long almost tempts me to think he might be a bit smarter then I first imagined. But fear not, I am far to clever to become convinced of that.

Through almost a week of conditioning the one who is not Joe with suggestion while she sleeps I had her convinced that she should allow Stupid Dog to run free in the backyard dragging his leash. My plan was to allow him to "exploit" a weak point in the back fencing that I've been having Ezra sneak out and worsen.

The one who is not Joe is wiley though and she took the opportunity of backyard play with Stupid Dog to work back there raking leaves and looking for ways to firm up the fencing. As a result Stupid Dog was not able to get out that way.

But once again, Bastet smiled on me and the one who is not Joe misjudged how firmly she needed to latch the gate. Stupid Dog was able to break free! The one who is not Joe was unable to grab the leash but she did go after him. She tried running away from him when he didn't come and that interested him for a moment. However Stupid Dog became distracted and kept running. Ezra and I were beside ourselves with excitement as we watched from the window.

But then the one who is not Joe was able to grab him as he tried to run past her. It was a very sad moment for Ezra and I but as F. Scott Fitzgerald said, one must never confuse a single loss with a final defeat.

Do not fear dear readers, I am told my attorney will visit tonight.

No, Not Joes Room!

2006-03-28T11:32:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar with another update. Joe and I have been sleeping downstairs for the last week or so. Last night Joe decided that he wanted to sleep in his bed so he shut the kitties in Emily's room, took down the gate and when in his room and waited. But Baar did not want to sleep in Joe's room! Baar likes it better downstairs. Since Baar did not come up Joe came back down. In the end Baar got his way and Joe slept downstairs.

Monkey is hanging from the top of the crate today. Silly Monkey! Baar has been watching Animal Planet on TV while Emily and Joe are at work.

Baar just found this picture of Micki at Newf Neighboorhood. This is Baar's friend Micki at the St. Patrick's day parade in Downtown Cleveland. Micki is sooo pretty.

Come Baar is Hard!

2006-03-27T09:54:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I Baar. This weekend Emily, Joe and I spent a lot of time practicing getting me to come when I'm outside. This so far is one of the hardest things that Baar must master (and master quickly because we all want to go back to the dog park). It is very hard. Baar is busy and doesn't want to pay attention. Emily and Joe are using the horn thing Karen gave them but it's not making much noise (could be the weather). Treats help a little but Emily and Joe probably need to use the ubar snacks for a while. Baar is of course very smart and is making progress but it is VERY slow going.

Baar got to visit with Micki this weekend! Baar loves Micki. She is so fun! We played in the house because it was super muddy and wet outside. Baar and Micki had to stop because Emily's mom was afraid one of us would slip on the hardwood floors and get hurt. Pah - Baar would not get hurt! Here is a picture of Micki and Baar. Emily complains that it is tough to get a good picture of Micki since she is so dark. Emily told Baar to sit and he did right away, impressing Emily's mom. She now thinks Baar is so smart!

Baar also helped Emily run errands. We washed Joe's car which was a little scary but Baar is so brave! Baar went for walks and tried to chase a kitty outside. Baar really needs to work on getting along with kitties but Emily is too protective of Enid and Ezra to let Baar learn. This is a problem since we are at a stalemate on this particular issue.

Baar has made such amazing progress in being comfortable with Joe. Baar even cried when Joe went upstairs this weekend! Baar now seems to like it best when Emily, Joe and Baar are all together.

Baar has his OWN lawyer

2006-03-25T10:56:00.000-05:00

Baar noticed that Enid got Melanie to be her lawyer in an attempt to force Baar out (see comments Karen Answers Our Questions post).

Well Ha Ha Enid Baar has his own lawyer now! Here is an article about Baar's lawyer from Dog Weekly.

After decades of working as a successful member of the police department, McGruff has decided to try his paw at seeing justice carried out in a court of law. McGruff, famous for "taking a bite out of crime" will be making his court room debut defending one of his own. Barry, the victim of an unjust eviction petition by a publicity seeking feline has retained McGruff as his council in the matter. Dog Weekly will keep it's nose to the ground on this one and will report all significant benchmarks as the trial moves closer.

- Staff reporter Mark Ruffienski

Baar's Ball

2006-03-24T22:26:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar again. Baar is here to tell you that he likes his interactive ball now under certain cicumstances. Baar loves to play with it when it is in his crate, the door of the crate is open, and his friends Emily and Joe are in the room. Then what fun it is!

Baar's ball is in fact the ONLY toy or animal of Baar's that is not liberated from the crate at the end of the day or almost immediately up on being placed in there.

Baar's Mommy and More

2006-03-24T09:21:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I Baar again. Baar has gotten a couple messages from his mommy recently. Baar misses his mommy and is glad that she is thinking of him a lot. Baar thinks of her too. Even though things are getting better with the crate, Baar wishes he could go back to being with Mommy all of the time and not have to stay in a crate. Baar hopes mommy will be able to be with Baar again soon.

Yesterday Emily had a bad headache and stayed home from work. She slept most of the day so Baar still had to be in his crate. So sad for Baar. Later on Baar did get to cuddle on the couch with Emily and Joe. Emily took a couple of pictures but they did not turn out well so Baar is not posting them.

Baar might get to meet a new friend this weekend. Him is a St. Bernard puppy with lots of energy! Baar would like that - it is fun to have friends. If Baar does meet him Baar will post pictures - do not worry!

Baar's friend Micki was sick on Wed. Night so Baar went shopping with Emily and Joe for some special food for her. Baar bought some things for himself also (Melanie sent Baar a gift card - thank you Melanie!)

Baar got:
Moist and Meaty Dog Food (for training treats - Baar loves it) 10.99
Bill Jac Liver Snacks - 3.29
16 Ft Dog Lead - 27.99
Busy Bones - 9.99
Interactive Treat Toy (flashes, dispenses treats, and plays back messages from people) 23.99 http://www.sitstay.com/cgi-bin/sdisp.cgi/TYTTMD.lg.jpg:TYTTMD.4.lg.jpg

Emily also got some things for the cats and the same Interactive Treat Toy for Brutus. Brutus loves his but Baar is not so sure about his yet. Baar has it with him in his crate for the first time today. Tomorrow Baar will let you now how it goes.

Karen Answers Our Questions

2006-03-22T08:58:00.000-05:00

Please note that Karen deals with animals on an individual basis and the answers below have been customized for Barry. If you need help with your dog, please consider contacting Karen at dogownerconnection.com or another behaviorist/trainer. Also keep in mind that the answers are my understanding of what she said and as you've probably noticed from previous entries perfect I ain't.

Emily and Joe need to work on:

Click ONLY when giving a treat (we were clicking and then giving praise instead)
incorporating crate into social circle (done - and look how happy Baar is already!)
No Dog Park until he is behaving outside (not sure we can do this one)
Using action when praising (good sit rather then good dog sit or just good dog)
Having Baar sit/lie for food or water, affection, etc.

1. Baar is licking one of his paws from time to time. We've checked it and it seems that nothing is wrong. Is it anxiety? How can we help him stop before he causes damage? We are interrupting him by saying "stop it" and giving him an item that he can lick and chew like his monkey or a bone.
Karen Says - His licking behavior was being reinforced the behavior by giving him a reward for doing it. We should stop it by making a strange sound and then praising him when he stops.

2. Baar still does not like the crate. Would a room be better for him?

Karen Says - No - it's not a room we spend anytime in so it wouldn't be possible to make that area part of our normal social circle.

3. Baar is much more gentle but likes to play rough with Joe. Is this ok?
Karen Says - It is but Baar must learn the where he line is. Use high pitch sounds and praise when he puts his teeth on Joe. Not doing rough play in the house wouldn't hurt.

4. Baar's tendency towards running away is a problem. Joe has been playing chase (Baar chases Joe) to try to prevent him from running. Do you have any other thoughts?
Karen Says - Yes, bonding outside of the house needs to be done - it doesn't carry over. Play "popular" but praise as soon as he looks and/or begins coming towards us rather then once he's made it here.

5. Baar "turfs" lawns at times. What is the reason for this behavior?
Karen Says - Marking. It can be problematic because he will know by sent if another dog has marked over it then next time we go past there. Then if he runs into that dog he can become upset because of it. Don't allow him to do it - keep walking.

6. Sometimes Baar whines a little on his walks for no evident reason (we can't see any small animals or people anywhere around). Is this OK?
Karen Says - Yes, he's probably just excited.

7. What are some hints about identifying aggressive behavior vs playing with other dogs? Are there any bad ways to intervene?
Karen Says - Dogs at the park usually work it out themselves. If your worried about it, ask the owner if rough play is ok.

8. Baar will not let me brush his behind. He sits down as a last resort (he tries to move away and then put his mouth on me). How can I get him to allow me to do that?
Karen Says - Try shaping. Give him a treat when he allows us to do it then start to taper off treats slowly. Then use random reinforcement with treats.

9. Baar is uncomfortable with his paws being touched. I've been touching them lightly and rewarding him when he doesn't pull away. Is there anything else we can do?
Karen Says - Try shaping. Give him a treat when he allows us to do it then start to taper off treats slowly. Then use random reinforcement with treats.

10. Baar's relationship with the cats is not good. While it doesn't seem that he is being aggressive, he is curious about them and tries to get close to them and has been seen going into play position. Is there anything we can do?
Karen Says - Use praise when he is calm around kitty and use sound thing when he is not then praise as soon as he is distracted from bothering kitty.

11. How would we be able to tell if Baar is no longer a danger to the cats?
Karen Says - Baar seems to want to play with the kitties but he plays rough so caution should be used.

12. He is now doing "good behaviors" but at times it seems like he is trolling for treats. Do we give them to him every time anyway? How much is too much?
Karen Says - Yes, Baar still gets treats but make sure that as he learns things are expectations continue to grow. For instance he gets a treat for going in the crate but then needs to sit/lie down for next treat.

Questions for the Expert

2006-03-21T15:53:00.000-05:00

Tonight Karen of the Dog Owner Connection is coming to provide some hands on assistance. As will likely not surprise anyone everyone has a question:

Enid
1. Why won't SD (stupid dog) leave?

2. What can the humans be forced to do to make SD leave?

3. Is there some kind of training the humans can do to make SD leave?

Ezra
1. Enid wants dog to leave. Can you make dog leave?

2. Mommy spends too much time with dog. How can he behave while Mommy spends time with me and gives me cat treats?

3. Can dog be made to be nice to me?

Baar
1. Baar does not like the crate. Treats when he does not have to stay in it do not help. Make Baar's friends make the crate go away.

2. Baar wants to sleep with Emily. How can Baar's friends be made to understand?

3. Baar is a good dog. Why can he not have the same food Baar's friends eat?

Emily and Joe's Questions:

1. Baar is licking one of his paws from time to time. We've checked it and it seems that nothing is wrong. Is it anxiety? How can we help him stop before he causes damage?

2. Baar still does not like the crate. Would a room be better for him?

3. Baar is much more gentle but likes to play rough with Joe. Is this ok?

4. Baar's tendency towards running away is a problem. Joe has been playing chase (Baar chases Joe) to try to prevent him from running. Do you have any other thoughts?

5. Baar "turfs" lawns at times. What is the reason for this behavior?

6. Sometimes Baar whines a little on his walks for no evident reason (we can't see any small animals or people anywhere around). Is this OK?

7. What are some hints about identifying aggressive behavior vs playing with other dogs? Are there any bad ways to intervene?

8. Baar will not let me brush his behind. He sits down as a last resort (he tries to move away and then put his mouth on me). How can I get him to allow me to do that?

9. Baar is uncomfortable with his paws being touched. I've been touching them lightly and rewarding him when he doesn't pull away. Is there anything else we can do?

10. Baar's relationship with the cats is not good. While it doesn't seem that he is being aggressive, he is curious about them and tries to get close to them and has been seen going into play position. Is there anything we can do?

11. How would we be able to tell if Baar is no longer a danger to the cats?

12. He is now doing "good behaviors" but at times it seems like he is trolling for treats. Do we give them to him every time anyway? How much is too much?

A Busy Sunday

2006-03-20T10:17:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I Baar with another update.

Baar had lots of fun on Sunday. Emily and Baar went back to the dogpark and Joe came also! Baar must have been a very good boy to get to go to the dogpark again. Baar loves it there. There is so much space to run and play. It was great fun. Baar played with many dogs and Otis the bloodhound came back! We wrestled and ran around. Baar ran and ran and even chased about with a couple of Boxers.

After the dogpark it was time for another bath at Gone to the Dogs. Baar does not like baths but Emily and Joe were so impressed by what a good boy Baar was. Baar hopes that he will stay clean enough to avoid another bath next week.

Baar met a new friend! Brutus, the handsome golden retriever that belongs to Emily's sister Danielle. Brutus is rather old - past 11 so he does not like to play with Baar. However Baar and Brutus visit and sniff and stand by each other. Brutus liked his bath - he likes anything that involves his mommy Danielle. Here is a picture of Brutus with Danielle.

Baar's bath was $18.95 and he had his nail's clipped for $7.00. We also bought a different kind of brush for $6.00. Melanie please do not reimburse for this one. The SAFE program shouldn't have to use funds because I'm being anal retentive about Baar being clean. - Emily

Saturday Brought Micki

2006-03-20T10:10:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. On Saturday the beautiful Micki came to visit Baar. Micki was in the St. Patricks Day parade! Micki is so impressive. Baar will post a picture of her in her costume. Micki an Baar have matching bandana's! We are such a great couple. Micki, Emily, Joe, and Emily's dad all took a walk together. Baar showed Micki all the places he marks and it was so exciting!

Baar, the escape artist - Emily Posts

2006-03-18T15:01:00.000-05:00

Hello! Baar isn't able to write today as he is too worn out from yesterday's adventures. Baar managed to escape from the crate. Joe and I made an error in putting it together and he managed to break free.

While he was out he chewed up some of the carpet remants his crate was on (although that might have happened in the course of the great escape). Baar also peed on the couch but it looks like he did that while in the crate. Baar doesn't usually write about these things so I'll let you in on a secret - it's only the 3rd time he's peed in doors. I actually think is good considering he was outside for a number of months before we fostered him.

Baar also made it up to my bedroom - a normally off limits area - and of course snacked on the cat food and drank their water. He then climbed up into my bed and chewed apart one of the mini blinds on a window next to it.

Baar met us at the door wagging his tale like crazy when we got home from work. We didn't yell at him, just got to work reasemballing the crate, cleaning up and finding Enid and Ezra.

Both cats are just fine - Enid was caught downstairs and came out from under the couch as soon as I took Baar out. Ezra was upstairs on my dresser and came right down for Ezra snacks

If anyone out there reading this is considering fostering, don't let this discourage you at all. Baar is a handful and not all dogs are. However, Joe and I adore him and are enjoying the experience. It's fun to see how fast his behavior is improving thanks to Karen's input. He is a super sweet dog. Plus we have Melanie around, who is extremely supportive and helpful.

Happy St. Patricks Day

2006-03-17T09:38:00.000-05:00

Hello! Emily and her mom made Baar a festive St. Patricks Day bandana. Isn't he so handsome?

Baar became annoyed with Emily last night. She kept trying to brush him. Baar did not want to be brushed! Baar practiced being in the crate and doing the tie down. Baar had a very hard time settling down. However Baar did a very good job going to bed with Joe last night! Joe was so happy. Baar cried at the door for a minute, turned around and sat in front of Joe. Joe gave Baar special chicken snacks. Baar spent time with Joe and did not cry for Emily.

Baar is so smart! Here is a picture of Baar and Joe spending time together.

Enid Speaks

2006-03-16T09:55:00.000-05:00

I was so close to ridding us all of the disgusting creature known as Baar. My plan was perfect:

Wed afternoon I forced myself to be on the same floor as Stupid Dog and pushed the thing humans use when taking him outside into his crate knowing he would chew on it.

He chewed on it exactly as I thought he would. I am brilliant.

The one who is not Joe arrived home early and almost foiled my plan. She took SD to the car (can you belive that he likes to ride in the car?) and purchased him a new one. Fortunately she purchased the wrong one and hated it.

Joe came home and repaired Stupid Dog's damaged walking apparatus as I knew he would. Joe is very clever - almost as clever as I am.

Late at night I went downstairs and lossened the knot. Ezra was very impressed as I knew he would be. As I said, I am brilliant.

When she woke up this morning, I allowed the one that is not Joe to hold me when she woke up. She loves me and can not resist me which forced Joe to take Stupid Dog outside (as he has to use the bathroom outdoors - how uncivilized). My plan worked perfectly, the knot let go and Stupid Dog ran away!

But then things went horribly wrong. Joe chased Stupid Dog all over the neighboorhood! I assumed he would be glad to see him go but was unable to trick the one that is not Joe into releasing him. Poor Joe was somehow tricked into running several streets away in his pajamas. Fortunately Stupid Dog did not come to him.

By then the one who is not Joe figured that something was wrong. I tried to distract her by coming downstairs for the first time in the morning since Stupid Dog darkened my doorway but she was not fooled. She left with the car and Joe's coat and they drove around until they found Stupid Dog and brought him home.

Do not worry dear readers. I have not given up. I will find away to rid my beautiful home of Stupid Dog. After all, I am brilliant.

Baar is so Clever!

2006-03-15T11:44:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar with another exciting note.

Emily fixed this blog so Baar's friends can now comment if they like. Baar would love to hear from you!

Baar is proud of his new ways of training the humans. Baar sometimes missjudges, like last night when Emily and Joe moved Baar's crate to the living room and put Baar in it. It turns out that they wanted to give Baar treats and stay with him while he was in his crate. But not knowing that, Baar lifted his leg and peed on the couch next to the crate. Emily was not happy but strangly did not give Baar what he wanted by opening the crate door right away. Baar eventually settled down and had good Barr treats and was told how wonderful he is.

Emily and Joe did something bad that upset Baar last night. Emily grabbed the black thing they point at the tv and Joe tried to grab it back. Baar was sleeping but jumped up and ran over to the couch and stared at Joe. Emily and Joe told Baar it was ok and pet him and Baar sat back down but watched them for a while. Naughty humans.

Bedtime also went better for Baar. Joe gave Baar tasty chicken treats when he relaxed! Joe also laid on the floor with Baar and gave him hugs and we played. For the first time every Baar chewed on his rawhide without Emily in the room! Baar is still sad when Emily leaves the room but Baar now is finding that he can relax a little to!

Baar is shopping again!
Clicker - $1.59
Bil-Jac Liver Treats for Training - $3.28
Bil-Jac Peanut Butter Treats for Training - $3.48
Replacement Leash - $11.99

Total - 20.34

So Much Help for Baar

2006-03-14T09:44:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar. Baar is pleased to tell you all that he has many friends. Karen, SAFE member and canine behaviorist/trainer extrodinaaire offered her services to help Baar. Baar of course believes that there is nothing wrong with his behavior but living with humans can be difficult for us dogs at times and people like Karen make it much easier.

Karen suggested many things to Emily and Joe and Baar will not give you all the details (Baar wasn't really paying attention to most of the conversation - we were outside and so many things to smell and look at! Baar was busy). Last night Baar, Emily and Joe did what was called a tie down (tie off?).

Baar was put on his leash, which was attached to the door giving Baar enough room to sit and move around but not enough to do whatever Baar wants to do. Baar did not enjoy that part and Baar tried to convince the humans to let Baar off the leash with lots of crying and walking and pulling. Emily and Joe were sitting right out of reach not saying anything to Baar! Here is an unhappy Baar.

Then something amazing happened. Baar got tired and sat down and a clicking sound happened and Baar got a yummy piece of a treat! Oh Baar was happy and jumped right back up but then Emily did not pay attention to Baar again. Baar cried and paced then sat down and poof another click and this time a piece of real chicken from Joe! Oh such a happy Baar! Baar took the treat from Joe very roughly but after about 1/2 hour started taking it gently. And whenever Baar would be calm and sit or lie down there were clicks, treats, "good dogs", and pets! Even hugs! Baar was happy. We did this again upstairs before bed. Baar had a good night!

Emily's note - please keep in mind that the techniques mentioned in this blog present only our understand and application of Karen's program. If your interested in learning more, please visit Karen's website http://www.dogownerconnection.com and or contact her directly.

A Busy Saturday

2006-03-13T09:32:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Baar, with another report. Baar had a very exciting Saturday. First Emily and Baar went to one of the most wonderful places in the world - the Lakewood dog park! Baar has enclosed a link: http://lakewooddogpark.com/

Baar was a very good boy but demonstrated home dominant he is requiring a time out on one
occassion. Here are some photo's of all the fun
Baar had:

Baar enjoyed rough housing with his new bloodhound friend.

Everyone loves Baar. Here Baar is getting a pat from a another dogs owner.

Baar is such a fast runner. The little dog was running after Baar but Baar is so fast that he will never catch up. Silly little dog

Baar even had a good time at the community water dish. See all Baar's friends?

After the dog park, Emily and Baar went to Gone to the Dogs so that Baar could have a bath. The staff were very nice to Baar and thought he was handsome but also very dirty! They could not believe that Baar just had a bath a couple of weeks ago and gave Emily 2 bottles of shampoo for Baar! Baar was good but not very happy. Baar wishes that Emily could be a little more flexible about the dirty dog thing. It only cost Baar a little over $18.00 for a bath! Baar suggests that you and your friend visit Gone to the Dogs. Baar looks so clean now! Check out http://www.gttdogs.com/Enter.htm to find out more about Gone to the Dogs.

And Beds are not for Peeing in

2006-03-11T17:40:00.001-05:00

Hello - Baar is sad to tell you all that it was a rough Friday night. It was bed time and Emily sat in Joe's room with Joe and Baar for a few minutes as is our normal routien. But then, after she had gone to bed, Joe decided that he was in the mood for a ciggarette and left poor Baar all alone! Baar cried but emily was sleeping and no one came to poor Baars aid. Baar is certain the kitties heard him but they are no help. So Baar did what he is sure all of you would have done - he peed on joe's bed! Baar thought that peeing would get the point across but instead of feeling guilty for leaving poor Baar alone Joe told Baar he was bad and made him sleep in the crate last night!

Rainy Night

2006-03-10T11:18:00.000-05:00

It rained a lot so Baar did not get to walk as long as usual but I still went for many little walks. Pam, another human friend that works with Emily and Joe suggested a new technique to get Baar to quit pinching with his teeth. The humans now say "neit" since they use "no" in everyday conversation. They also poke Baar's face lightly with two fingers when saying it. So far I do not like it and it distracts me from what I was doing. I suppose the humans think that this is a good thing. Baar wishes the humans would let this go. Why can they not just do what Baar wants all the time?

Baar does not like Tim to do homework and takes his pen. Baar cries at the stairway when Emily goes upstairs. Baar is only allowed upstairs at night and is shut in Joes room because of the mean kitties. Baar wished they would let him have their food and would be friends with me so that I could follow Emily everywhere she goes.

Catching Up Final

2006-03-10T11:05:00.000-05:00

03/07/06 - Linda, Baar's human friend who works with Emily and Joe gave Baar a wicker dog bed! Baar thanks Linda! So far Baar likes his hula monkey to lie on the bed. Baar is waiting for Emily to finish his cushion. Baar will post a picture soon.

Micki came over to play and the humans installed what is called a run to keep Baar from playing the run down the street game. Baar was so happy to see Micki! She got tired of playing with Baar though. Baar has lots of energy!

Baar's Shopping Again!
Run (Home Depot) 20.00
Snausage Snacks 3.99

03/08/06 - Baar hates his crate. Emily is sad that Baar will not play with any of his toys in the crate or chew his bones which he loves outside the crate. I was very clever today and took his collar off while I was in the dreaded crate. A new friend, Tim, who is 16, has come to visit! Tim will stay for a few days.

Baar has developed a bad habit of bossing people around by pinching them with his teath. Well humans think it is bad, I thinks it is smart because it works! Baar caught Joe giving Emily a hug and did that to her behind. If Emily wants to hug it should be with Baar not Joe!!! The people say no when Baar uses his teeth. Baar is not doing it as much but I do not want to stop.

Catch Up Part II

2006-03-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

03/04/06 - Hello! It is I Baar. Today is Emily's birthday!!! I celebrated by visiting with Micki and then playing at home with Joe. Emily and her mom made me bandana's! Baar will post some pictures of how handsome Baar looks in them soon. Baar was placed in an awful crate when Emily and Joe went to dinner but clever Baar escaped! Baar ate all the cat food of course and met Emily and Joe at the door. Strangely they did some seem as thrilled with my clever escape as I was. Only one accient in the house - I am such a good boy!

Baar showed how clever once again by escaping from the fenced back yard! Baar had so much fun playing with Joe as he pretened to try to catch Baar! Humans are so amusing.

03/05/06 - A fun trip to rural ohio to meet Joe's family! There were three little dogs and they did not like Baar very much :-(. One brave little dog, Buddy seemed to like Baar a little. Baar loves Joe's family and had lots of fun. I Fell asleep on the ride back to Cleveland. Joe and Emily kept waking me up because they were worried I would not sleep at night. Baar did not like that - naughty humans!

03/06/06 - Baar's first full day in the crate. Baar does not like the crate. Emily and Joe left Baar water and toys and snacks but Baar is not fooled by attempts to make Baar like the crate. Baar had lots of walks. Baar loves walks!

Catching Up Part 1

2006-03-10T10:31:00.000-05:00

Hello! It is I, Barr. Since I did not think to start my blog right away here is a time line of my adventures thus far:

October - March Living outside and being cared for by Baar's friend Melanie. She arraged Baar's foster situation and takes care of all the hard stuff like vet care, expenses and listening to the fostering woe's of Emily and Joe (as if Baar is not PERFECT).

03/03/06 - Groming and Shots at the Vet (poor Baar does not like the vet's office) a trip to PetSmart (see what I got below) and Baar's first night at his foster home! Baar also met some friends from where Emily and Joe work. Everyone loves Baar.

Baar's Shopping List (paid for by SAFE):
Feed and Store Raised Dishes - 29.99
Rawhide beef, chicken and plain pack (american made of course!) Baar likes beef best so far - 6.99
Bacon Wraped Snausages - 3.59
Poo Bags and Holder - 6.99
Pink Stuffed Squeaky Bunny (Naughty Bunny!) - 8.99
T-Bone flavored Tug Rope - 10.99
Hula Stuffed Monkey - 5.99
Double Sided Brush - 4.99 (Baar hates the pronged side)
Squeaky Tennis Ball - 2.69
Peanut Butter Dog Snacks (Baar does not like these and gave them to a friend) - 1.59
VitaGravy - 4.29
Orange Power Pet Stain and Odor Remover (Baar said he would not have accients but humans are suspicions creatures) - 9.99

Baar wanted a 95.00 orthapedic dog bed but Emily said no. Mean Emily!!

Visit with Emily's parents and met Micki the beautiful new friend of Baar! Here is Micki's picture. She does not love Baar as much as Baar loves her but Baar will bring her around - you will see!

Intro's

2006-03-09T15:30:00.000-05:00

Greetings! It is I, Baar and I am so happy you are visiting my blog. Many dogs do not have blogs. It could because they are not smart like me or it could be because they did not convince a human friend to type for them. Paws and keyboards do not work so well together. My mommy is away for the moment and Baar misses her but Barr has made some new friends who will be with him until mommy can be again. Baar will introduce them:

Emily - Baar likes Emily. She gets Baar food, water, treats and takes Baar for fun walks lots of times a day. Baar and Emily cuddle and Baar likes to follow her.

Joe - Baar likes Joe to. Joe is so fun. He plays with Baar and gives him food and treats. Baar sleeps with Joe at night.

Enid - Enid does not like Baar. She gets more furry when Baar is around and makes mean noises. Baar would like to play with kitty but she stays where Baar can not go.

Ezra - Another kitty that does not like Baar. Ezra stays far away from Baar and stays where Baar is too big to go when Baar sneaks upstairs. If Baar were a kitty he would like Baar. It is not fair that no kitties will be friends with Baar.