Rescuing Rocco

So Rocco’s had a pretty boring summer … but...

wickedworks — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:49:00 -0400

Mid bark! He didn't bark as much as we would have thought! Good boy!

They're far away, but Pete's trying to coax him back in the water!

Oh, the ledge, dry land!

Another dog to play with and dry land! OK!

Great pic of the little guy enjoying himself!

So Rocco’s had a pretty boring summer … but he’s back in business after a really cool trip to the Avon Lake swimming pool this past weekend for the Big Splash!

He did REALLY well around all the other dogs and pretty good in the water too - it was his first time in a pool! He did some hopping and was happy to get to the ledges to get out for a bit, but I did get him to jump in and swim to me. That’s puppy love!

Rocco loves to follow me down for my daily workout - I think to...

wickedworks — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:38:00 -0400

Rocco helping me tie my shoes.

Rocco lifting the iron!

A rough workout!

Rocco loves to follow me down for my daily workout - I think to spend time with me because he missed me all day! He got busy yesterday lifting weights, trying to get some guns going for the summer! :)

Rocco and I enjoyed a nice leisurely stroll through the park...

wickedworks — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:38:00 -0400

First steps into the river!

He was like, geesh, let me play!

He really didn't want to be done!

All back in the car! Had a blast!

Rocco and I enjoyed a nice leisurely stroll through the park yesterday. Since Pete wasn’t with us Rocco was able to explore to his hearts content. We took all the little ‘off trail’ excursions - which is only two, but they were fun.

We went down the waterfall trail which he LOVED! The grass along the path is long and he loved running in it - I can only image that 1. it tickles so he likes it and 2. he feels like a lion stalking it’s prey. LOL

The next little trail took us down to the water which he loved - this was about the only time I had the chance to get my phone out and take pictures (he was too crazy running through the tall grass for me to grab a picture on my own!). Only issue was that he wanted to stay down there! I had to force him back up a little path that turned out to not be a path - the scratch on my leg proves we trekked through the brush to get back to the path!

I think we need to go back to the Rocky River Reservation which is trails rather than paths - I think we both enjoy it much more.

Here’s our course - see, I wasn’t setting any records with my pace - and you can see our path is a little crazy! Rocco totally lead the way! (Note that for the last 2 miles Pete was with us - so we stayed on the path and our course is more conventional!)

Peace of mind - $200 later

wickedworks — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -0400

Rocco gave us quite a scare yesterday with a case of the ‘gulps.’

We had a pretty quiet weekend. My parents came to visit on Saturday - when we noted that Rocco was licking lots of ‘weird’ things. Like the trash can, the track to the sliding door, the floor, the front of the oven - you know, things dogs lick, but not things Rocco licks very often, if at all.

Between that and some super STINKY doggie breath we didn’t think much of it - thought maybe he needed his teeth brushed, etc.

Then on Sunday things got a little weirder. He seemed fine all day. Did some weird things with his treats - like switching them from side to side to break them up and then dropping them on the floor - again, we thought it was his teeth and decided to call the vet on Monday.

He couldn’t wait that long to see the vet it seems.

I took a shower after working out around 6 o’clock and Rocco laid on the bath mat in the bathroom as he often does. When I got out he started licking the floor - I thought maybe I had dripped water during my shower or that the shower curtain was messed up leaving a puddle.

Then he followed me into the bedroom ‘gulping’ and started obsessively licking the carpet. Thinking he was going to throw up we ushered him outside. He didn’t throw up right away but started trying to eat grass, even laying his head down on the grass sideways trying to eat more. He finally threw up but the odd behavior he was displaying has us calling the vet already.

He finally came back in and we took him over to the vet - because as she said he was displaying signs of nausea.

Luckily Pete had taken video of what he was doing - since it wasn’t normal and as a puppy had experienced a seizure, so we knew to try to get the behavior on film. The vet didn’t think it was anything - just him being a puppy and nibbling on something he shouldn’t have.

So two shots and a bottle of pills later we were on our way home - hoping that it was just something getting to him - nausea and digestive issues. We skipped the xRay know we are close and that we’d watch him like a hawk.

The poor little guy had one more minor episode of the ‘gulps’ napping on the couch - which meant I had to let him sleep upstairs with us so I could hear him and know he was OK. We all slept through the night!

Apparently he’s back to his super napping self today with no more cases of the ‘gulps.’ But we’ll be keeping an eye on him, making sure he’s eating and going to the bathroom … and that he’s not strangely licking things. I’m hoping it’s a one time thing and nothing more serious or long term. The little guy is family after all! And well worth the $200 it cost to go to the vet yesterday! :)

I’ll try to snap a picture later when I get home.

LOVE that Rocco sleeps on the couch in ‘my spot’...

wickedworks — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:44:37 -0400

LOVE that Rocco sleeps on the couch in ‘my spot’ when I’m at work. His royal sleeper had to be awaken though so Pete could vacuum the couch - something I’m sure he wasn’t happy about.

How adorable is he?

wickedworks — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:56:13 -0400

How adorable is he?

Rocco LOVES Top Down Weather in the Jeep!

wickedworks — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:20:48 -0400

Rocco LOVES Top Down Weather in the Jeep!

My buddy!

wickedworks — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:55:30 -0400

My buddy!

A very worn out Rocco after a nice long walk over the...

wickedworks — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:51:11 -0400

A very worn out Rocco after a nice long walk over the weekend.

We did two 5Ks with him this weekend - went kind of slow on Saturday and we outdid the 5K on Sunday because he was doing better.

Poor guy is probably loving his time in his crate this morning catching up on some zzz’s.

Rocco is the best cuddler! Love you buddy!

wickedworks — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:51:29 -0400

Rocco is the best cuddler! Love you buddy!

We spent this past weekend at my parent’s house. The first thing...

wickedworks — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:53:00 -0500

Rocco napping after a rough weekend

Rocco napping after a rough weekend

We spent this past weekend at my parent’s house. The first thing you need to know is that Rocco LOVES my mom and my mom LOVES Rocco. The second thing you need to know is that his excitement at spending time with my mom cuts into his nap time - meaning he doesn’t nap at all. This leads to great napping once we get back home. I’m guessing he won’t even mind spending all day today in his crate - that way he has peace and quiet to nap!

Someone is very sleepy!

wickedworks — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:31:03 -0500

Someone is very sleepy!

Rooco missed Pete this weekend when he left for the day to go to...

wickedworks — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0500

Rooco missed Pete this weekend when he left for the day to go to Brother’s Night. Poor little guy!

Rocco was very sleepy last night - didn’t really do our...

wickedworks — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:03:19 -0500

Rocco was very sleepy last night - didn’t really do our ‘normal’ weekend thing so he wasn’t really able to take a good nap.

Don’t believe me, check him out on Twitter @Rocco_Dawg!

I have the world’s cutest dog. And I know this because...

wickedworks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:43:59 -0500

I have the world’s cutest dog. And I know this because this is what he does in the morning when I leave for work. That look, of ‘oh please take me with you’ is so very cute. Love him! :)

Rocco had a nice long visit with his two cousins over the...

wickedworks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:29:15 -0500

Rocco is VERY tired on the drive home!

This is Ellie Mae - she's a licker

This is Belle - she's the old lady

Rocco had a nice long visit with his two cousins over the weekend - Ellie Mae and Belle - always an interesting dynamic when the three of them get together.

Ellie Mae and him love to play games - like whose mouth is the biggest - and can’t seem to leave each other alone. Belle and him have a love hate relationship - Belle hates him and Rocco loves trying to sniff her butt.

But, it’s nice when we leave because all three are worn out from the visit and do nothing but name.

Why won’t anyone let me take a nap this morning?

wickedworks — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:38:52 -0500

Why won’t anyone let me take a nap this morning?

Rocco went to the vet last night. And guess what? He is the...

wickedworks — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:20:19 -0500

Rocco went to the vet last night. And guess what? He is the picture of health. Not only that, Dr. Petti thinks he’s just the cutest dog in the world. Which he is - he’s just not really good at posing for pictures when he’s not asleep!

Rocco walked a 5K with me this past Sunday - this is him at the...

wickedworks — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:52:52 -0500

Rocco walked a 5K with me this past Sunday - this is him at the end ready to go back inside. I think he’s ready to keep going! Definitely a different dog in the winter than in the summer.

So sleepy this morning.

pgrasso — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:49:22 -0500

So sleepy this morning.