Remi's Big Boy Haricut

So during Remi's monthly visit to the groomer yesterday, we asked about thinning some of the long hair on his belly. They suggested a "shave-down" which means they make all his hair the same length as the hair on his head.

We were a little nervous, but he has been shedding more than normal so we decided to give it a shot. I had a hard time getting him to pose for a good picture, but these should give you an idea of how short it is - I like it, but I think Keri is just lukewarm on it.

Healing Eye

Remi Eye Update:

His eye is healing nicely, just a few pictures of the hair growing back... and his giant face, as usual, he thought the camera was food, even with a bone in his mouth.

Remi's Triumphant Return

Remi got to spend the day with Grandma Hendrickson, who accompanied us to the Vet today. The doctor said his sutures were ready to come out and Remi sat completely still while Dr Cox cut out the stitches. Remi is loving the freedom from his cone collar and is downing a rawhide bone (which he couldn't have with the collar on) while I post this. His hair is slowly growing back and Dr Cox said when in 4 more weeks he will have his eyebrow back and will look more like his handsome self. I'm relieved that we're done with the awkward collar and can hopefully get a good nights sleep. Keri is in California so this will be her first look at her new Puppy sans collar.

Mama, don't go!

As some of you may have noticed, Keri's Disneyland countdown has only 1 day left. Remi decided to "help" her pack for the trip - except he has this habit of slyly trying to keep you from leaving. He thinks if you can't pack, you can't go and leave him.


I know it looks posed, but he does that every time one of us packs to leave, puts his big ol' paw on your clothes and looks at you with those sad eyes...err, eye.

Remi Update

Remington has settled into a nice little routine of being inside ALL the time, getting his medicine (wrapped in stick cheese), and sleeping on the floor with us. During the day he goes to My Dogs Heaven here in Tooele for doggy day care. He's made a friend in the kennel next to his and the people have really taken to his energetic personality. He's catching treats with no problem and seems to be using his one eye without any issues. His spirits seem high considering the events of the past week. I'm starting to wonder if it's harder on me and Keri than on him?

Keeping his "cone" in working condition has been a full-time job for us and the day care, he's figured out that if he pushes really hard it will bend enough to let him scratch his eye against the couches. I have some visual evidence of the damage.

Here's what his new cone I bought today looks like, pre-Remi:



And here's what he's managed to do in just a week of "normal" use...the lady at the doggy day care says he uses it as a battering ram.




It's now countdown to next Thursday when I take him to get his stitches out, and we can sleep in our bed again.

P.S.
With all the pictures we've been taking we finally broke down and got a new camera to replace my 7 year old dinosaur. Remi had the distinct honor of being our first subject.

Update

Remi is slowly getting used to his "Cone of Silence", he got a visit from Grandpa and Grandma Hendrickson on Friday night and was his usual, mischievous self. The biggest problem has been his inability to get comfortable enough to sleep with his satellite collar on (which means no one gets any sleep) so Friday night we setup a family slumber party in the front room. I'm happy to report he slept all night and was very content to just lounge the morning away with whichever one of us would lay with him.





Our next obstacle is figuring out if he can stay in his kennel while we are both at work on Monday. He seems determined to destroy his cone by running it into anything in his way, including people, garbage cans, door hinges, table corners and his kennel.

Remi....

Keri and I are so appreciative of all the calls and emails about Remi, we can't wait for him to get home tomorrow. I'm also a little surprised that some people are surprised that we are doing so much for "just a dog"? . I feel sorry for people who haven't experienced the joy of having a pet. We can't imagine our life without him, a dogs affection is absolutely unconditional. We are so lucky to have him. So many times after a hard day at work, all we look forward to is coming home to our boy and his wagging tail. We love you buddy, one eye or two.

Everybody loves Remi

Our niece and nephew loving up on Remi

Nurse Dog

We have been spending a considerable amount of time working with Remi on being an inside dog...his new favorite place is taking naps with Keri, on our bed :-) I caught him playing nurse when Keri wasn't feeling well.

Bath Day

Remington now has a standing appointment at My Dogs Heaven for his monthly bath. They are the grooming place in Tooele that started his "kerchief" look. He seems to like going in and smells SO much better when he gets back.

Remi's Birthday

Remi had his 8th birthday and enjoyed an oversized bone and a personalized birthday Cookie. He's made great strides in his indoor behavior since moving to Tooele.