We got a kayak last week. And, wanting to include A.J. in our outdoor activities, we got a three-person kayak to make sure we had plenty of room for him to ride along. The only concern we had was – A.J. A.J. loves water. He gets near water and all he wants to do is …
Author: ajthespringer
A.J. is my dog. One of the things I did while on an extended break from my career as a technical writer and editor was adopt this totally crazy and adorable dog. He's provided me with an incredible amount of frustration and entertainment. And as you can see, he's also provided me with a large amount of writing material. I'm back at work now, but plan to keep the stories coming - maybe just not as often.
The Happiness Dog
When the weather cooperates, on Saturday mornings we go for a long walk, stop for coffee and donuts, then let A.J. run loose in the park. It’s always an enjoyable way to start the weekend. In the two years we’ve lived here and been engaging in this Saturday ritual, we’ve come to know some of …
My Super Adaptable Dog
I once lived next door to a man who had a dog that got physically ill when someone would rearrange the furniture. Dogs like routine. Fortunately, I have what must be one of the most adaptable dogs on the planet. A.J. has been through a lot so far this year, and he’s been absolutely fabulous …
Mr. Rogers the Dog
I picked A.J, up from daycare the other day. The person checking us out told me “A.J. is so funny.” Yeah, I’d noticed that. “We had him in the quiet room with the smaller dogs. When we brought him out into the room with the larger, more rambunctious dogs, he walked around greeting every dog …
Skid Boots
We’re halfway through February, and so far this year has been a little rough on A.J. First he had a very scary accident. As a result of that accident, the area of the park we most often frequent where A.J. is allowed to run off leash has been cut in half. While he was still …
Stubborn Streak
A.J. is very tired of his bandage. I took him out for a walk this morning. First I put the little plastic makeshift bootie on to protect his bandage. This “bootie” is made out of an IV bag, string, and duct tape. But because they bandaged his whole paw, I need to put the bootie …
Dew Claws Again
Yesterday, after almost two weeks recovering from his accident, A.J. got to run off leash. After chasing squirrels around the park (well away from the road), I hooked the leash on and took him home. But before we left, I noticed he was bleeding from his dew claw. He has ripped off his dew claw …
A Very Scary Story
Because this story is so terrifying, I’m going to give away the end: A.J. is fine. Now we can begin. Monday Afternoon. It had been a very wet day. I was working at home, spending the day with my laptop on my lap and A.J. at my feet, the perfect working conditions. Late in the …
Tales from Daycare
Sometimes having a dog is as much about other dogs as it is about your own. Being a dog parent introduces you to other dog parents and to a whole world of dog-dom. And that can be very entertaining. Today A.J. went to daycare. Most days when I pick him up the person who checks …
Christmas V
Another Christmas has come and gone, and A.J. has been as entertaining as ever. No trips to the emergency room, just a lot of fun with our mischievous boy. Here are a few of the things A.J. did that made us laugh: Playing with Legos Greg and I received some small toys in our Christmas …
AJ the Springer 