Sumo is 6

Sumo enjoyed his sixth birthday on the boat. We're glad he doesn't have to contend with the steep back garden steps anymore. Or suffer next door's two cats winding him up. He seems to be very relaxed and happy afloat. The same as us.

Took him for a nice afternoon walk on the nature reserve. Where the concrete factory store their aggregate under the lake. Unfortunately, we walked round the wrong way, and ended up close to the sewage treatment works. Which was a bit whiffy. But it is a lovely peaceful place, though.

How's Sumo?

Our good friend wEBBY wanted to know how Sumo is..

He's fine. and settled into the boat and river life very well. Hoisting him up the stepladder when we were out of the water wasn't such a problem. And now we're back in the water, he can just step on and off again. He loves climbing out the back door, and seeing water + ducks right in front of him. Always a fresh novelty, it seems.

We stuck to his normal feeding, exercise and nap routines from when we were living in a house. So he's the ideal weight. He's fit, healthy, and happy. People often remark that he's such a friendly and cheerful dog. Which he is. He's always making us laugh with his antics. We can even forgive him for the rolling in poo, because he's so adorable. Everybody loves their pets, but Sumo really is special. We feel lucky. But now he's hassling me for a walk..

Dog in a Bag

After a walk place your dog in the open bag and once the zip is closed to the velcro adjustable collar the drying process begins. Heat from the dog's body speeds up the process and any movement helps to clean off mud and dirt.

Smiths Country Pursuits

Thinking of getting Sumo one of these for his birthday.
Don't know how easy "placing" him into the bag will be.

Good Boy

We've taken him on trains all over the country. Stayed in centrally heated and stuffy hotel rooms. Travelled to cities packed with more stressed out hurrying commuters than he's ever seen. Into marinas with cranes, boat engines and all sorts of strange noises he's never heard before. And he's behaved impeccably. No barking at all. And he didn't jump in the river, or fall off of the pontoons once. We're impressed. His weight is down to near perfect, as recommended by the vet. So he's a very fit, healthy and happy lab.