A big river

This afternoon dad took me with a friend of his on an adventure. We went to another town nearby that has a BIG river flowing besides it. The town is Decatur and the river the Tennessee. I met a few other dogs and even got to see a train and some scenery. Enjoy these pics dad took:

Dad and me

View of part of sunset

Me tracking down a bug!

Close up of me!

Standing in the middle of a railroad crossing - no train was coming!

Some shots of clouds at sunset:

On way home, dad picked up some BBQ pork sandwiches and leg me sample one. It was delicious!

On way home, I got tired of sitting in Noah's lap, so I went to back of car to find a place to lay down. I decided to lay on the arm rest and part of back seat cushion. It was comfy for me and humorous for dady and his friend:

Had a great time but now bedtime!

Monte Sano Park Walk

This morning I went with dad and his mom and her dog Dixie in this big park for a walk. Met a few othe dogs.

Me on wall with mountains behind.

Me on wall.

Me looking out over valley.

Afterwards, I supervised dad and his mom in closing the pool! They did a good job!

Hunting Another Rabbit

This morning when dad took me on our morning walk, I found a scent of another rabbit.

I got oh so excited and started baying and following the trail frantically, but did not find the rabbit.

It was fun anyway.

Enjoy a few pics and videos of the action.


Ethel hunting rabbit (Daddy will upload for me later)

Ethel hunting rabbit (Daddy will upload for me later)

Pics -

Hot after the rabbit!

He went along the road. I stay on grass to keep dad happy.

I found his scent here strong.

Even tall grass won't deter me from the scent.

Hurricane Creek Park

On September 20th, my dad took me to see Uncle Jeff and cousin Roux. We then went to this big park just north of town. There we did a long hike, exploring a lot of new scents and going over bridges. I did not have a problem with bridges, but cousin Roux got a little scared. Her dad comforted her and she made it across.

We went down to a creek and I got to explore around the creek, in the creek and also on and near the dam.

Here is a pic of me and uncle Jeff. Taking a view of the dam.

Me on the dam.

Exploring the dam

Me and cousin Roux!

Me exploring a fallen tree on the other side of the dam.

As we were making out way back up hill, dad stopped and I started to explore this rocks that had these funny hooks in them. I climbed up and down the rocks, as if I had done this many times before.

Check out this video of me exploring the rocks:

Ethel the rock-climbing beagle

Afterwards, we went home and I slept for  the rest of the afternoon. 

Thank you uncle Jeff and cousin Roux for coming along! It was fun!

Woof!!

Ethel

Ethel with Wobbler Treat Dispenser

Daddy got me this kong wobbler filled with treats! I have fun with it - not easy to get treats out!

Check out my video of me trying to get treats:

Ethel with Wobbler Video #1

Ethel with Wobbler Video #2

(To purchase a wobbler, click on the words KONG WOBBLER and you will be taken to the page on Amazon.com where you can choose which one you want to order - they are cheaper here than any pet store)

Adventure at Sportsman Lake Park, Cullman

Yesterday dad took me to a new park. This park has a small lake and lots of wooded area and lots of new smells. I even got to cool off in a creek - I had to swim a little to get back to shore after I slipped on a loose slope. But it was fun!

Me exploring the creek before my slip and splash!

Me and daddy taking a short break! Humans need lots of breaks - they are not as fit as us dogs!

Me exploring around the creek.

It was even good weather - cool!

But later the sun started coming out and my dad and uncle Jeff were overheating, so we headed back to the car. After getting cold water to drink, we headed back home, with a short stop at uncle Jeff's place.

It was fun!

Where are you Mr. Rabbit?

Here I am chasing a rabbit's scent I picked up as my dad walked me by the railroad tracks:

http://youtu.be/P16MXSnpTU0

Nice warm soft bed

I am so happy getting to share daddy's bed! This morning after he got up, I scooted over and hogged the warmth he left behind! 

Hot on the trail of a squirrel

This morning I went with dad to a new area next to the railroad tracks. I picked up the scent of a squirrel. Check out how intense my searching was:

Ethel Hunting Squirrel

Ethel dreaming

This is Ethel's dad. Here is a brief video of Ethel dreaming while taking a ciesta!

If u look close you can see her legs, ear, nose and eye twitch!

http://youtu.be/qCnn8rdzN1c

Exploring a big park

This morning my dad and I went to a big park near where I live. There were lots of new smells to trace.

Shortly after getting out of the car, I encountered a chipmunk. I chased him a little and then he and I stared at each other for a few minutes. I could not get closer - dad would not let me! Eventually the chipmunk sprinted away! 

I continued to sniff other scents out and even met two Dalmatians. They were friendly and nice.

But sniffing these scents was what I wanted to do mainly -

Then we came across this dog park. Sadly no other dogs were there so I just did a little exploring.

This dog park is big - with ramps and hurdles and other fun stuff to learn. And plenty of romping and running room. I will have to get dad to take me back when there are more dogs here!

At end of walk, I was worn out and hot. I laid in the floor board of dad's car. It was cooler there!

We went over to uncle Jeff's house and I got to socialize with Roux. My dad and uncle Jeff talked for a while. Then while I stayed with uncle Jeff and Roux, my dad want to the pet store and got some more food. At uncle Jeff's house, I just lounged around on the cool floor getting cooled off and snoozing and being loved on.

This floor felt so good and cool!

After my dad came back and talked to uncle Jeff a little more, we decided to head home.

Came home, did my business outside, and now am napping away on my favorite soft blanket spot on the sofa.

Woof!

Cleaning my teath

After eating breakfast, dad have me this to help clean my teeth:

It smelled delicious and was delicious and chewy.

Now resting and playing with dad.

Later we will go to a pet store to get dog food and also explore another park.