Fun in the Sun

Basil looooves that sun! We went out this morning and he sat down and just soaked in the sun. I could tell he was really enjoying it. I don't blame him. We've had some cold bitter weather lately. Fortunately, he's getting used to it. He's not shy about going outside now be it rain or cold wind.


Basil soaking up the sun.


In the afternoon, we just left the door open for him to go in and out. He fell asleep out on the deck under the sun. It was so cute.

Tid bits: Pears

Basil had some delicious Bosch pear last night. We could tell that he really enjoyed it compared to the apples and cheese and his regular treats. He's so cute when he's enjoying a special treat. Speaking of treats, he's been spending more and more nights in bed with us now. Some times his snoring is tolerable but most of all he keeps the bed snuggly and warm for us!

Basil and Carmel

Carmel is only 18 months himself and lately his humans have noticed a great change. He's a tad calmer these days although still rambunctious and hasn't chewed up as much around the house.



Since Basil and Carmel are going to be neighbors, we thought we would introduce them again for some good play time. Basil can get used to a big dog and vice versa.

Looks like Basil won because Carmel was begging for the toy and Basil wouldn't give it up.

Carmel was being really good and kept giving Basil the toy because he wanted Basil to run with it so he could chase it.

Carmel was very good. They got rough twice but Carmel just wanted to play with him. I learned how to get Carmel's attention if he got too rough. We'll have to have him over again.

Basil meets Maui

Basil met his cousin Maui, the boxer! Maui is a precious 11 year old boxer and also a rescue. Named after his human's honeymoon spot. He's very mature now, but still sweet as ever. They were so cute together. Everytime one of them heard something, they would bark together. He was really excited to meet Basil and wanted him to chase him, but Basil was a little occupied as you will see...


Maui - He's got a white face now.


Maui letting Basil drink from his big mixing bowl. Basil seemed to really like it so we're thinking of elevating his bowls.


Maui got jealous when his dad was petting Basil. Maui came to check out the situation. Also, we suspect that he was abused by his previous situation because he's fearful of men. He's also VERY protective of the children which we love about him!


And then Basil found THE BONE...


He picked it up and ran off with it and was obsessed with it for the rest of the night. We couldn't pry him away from it. He was in love with it.

We told Basil that he was a good boy, maybe Santa will bring him something special this year.

First Comes Love

Then comes marriage. Where it all began...

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Potty Bell Success

We've successfully trained Basil to ring the potty bell when he wants to go potty. By day 6 and 7, he was fully ringing it each and every time he had to go potty. We are so proud. We encourage everyone to try this!

3 Ladies and Basil

Basil had a wonderful play date with Caidens, Sadie and sometimes Zoe. Three lady dogs and one Basil. Oh they were beside them selves.


Caidens and Sadie loved Basil and played with him non stop. Caidens is the Boston Terrier (16 months) and Sadie is the Jug (2 years).


They were jumping around all night. I finally got a picture of them after they stopped and were tuckered out. Here's a close up of Sadie. She's definitely dominating.


Here's Caidens. Caidens is VERY active and kept egging Basil on to play. She chased him and he chased Sadie.

Basil learned to beg from Caidens and Sadie. Here they are trying to get some potato chips from baby.