Our Puppy Dog

Tucker is still 100% the center of our attention down here. He is always happy, always eager to play, and constantly keeps us on the move. We have explored most our neighborhood, parks, and lakes; mostly do to Tucker. I still think it is one of the best things to come home to: a happy puppy with a wagging tail.

Due to the extreme temperatures here in South Texas (which I hear most of you in MN have been experiencing  this summer as well!) we have to find ways to keep him cool  getting him enough exercise.  Thanks to the lovely golf course (and hole 16) in our backyard, we can make that happen. Around 8-9 at night, once the golfers clear off for the evening and the temps finally are in the low 90s, we head out on the course. Kyle and him play fetch. Not just any fetch. CHUCK it fetch. Kyle launches the ball...we usually cannot see where it goes, but Tucker always comes back with ball in mouth, running full sprint towards us. We have found it is one of the best ways to burn off most of his energy.

Due to the fact that it is still in the 90s, Tucker gets HOT after playing fetch. And pants. A lot. Enter our kiddie pool! This is a very common site after we play fetch. Tucker lays in the water and laps up drink after drink.

This is the next best thing to our cool tile floor in the house!

Another new purchase for us is an outdoor bed for this guy. Since it is so incredibly hot during the day, and I can only imagine how comfortable that rock-sidewalk is, we decided to give this a try. It is an outdoor-mesh-breathable bed. So far, Tucker LOVES it. The indent on the bed is quite noticable when we get home at the end of the day. (I think it's safe to say he likes it, too!)

Biggest puppy eyes ever. Watch out, he's a professional!

As you can see, this little guy still gets most of our undivided attention. He has perfected cuddle time with me and fetch with Kyle. He listens so well and always finds a ball to play with - no matter where we are or what time of day. What can I say, I love this little guy!