Pre-Adolescence Scampi & A Chance Reunion - Dec09

Scampi is growing up fast! Looking back at the first photos we took of him 5 weeks ago you can see him losing his puppy looks, although the puppy behaviour is still there...

We went to a cafe called Cafe Bones yesterday (Saturday) which serves up the usual cafe fare but also has a "puppychino". It is apparently one of its kind and is dog friendly. While we were there, we bumped into Karla who owns "Frankie", Scampis sister. It was a complete chance encounter as well. They loved playing together and the last two shots shows the two of them during their reunion.













Scampi and Frankie during their family reunion - don't they look alike?

Bronte Rock Pool - Dec09

After a lengthy absence, I have recommenced my Sydney Rock Pool project. So far I have covered Maroubra, Coogee and Bondi. Bronte was next on the list.

One downside to photographing dawn shots in December are the long days and earlier starts required (I was up at 4.20am, but didn't get down until 5am - as I was after pre-dawn shots, I wouldn't have wanted to be any later).

However the positives are warmer weather and post photography swims! I took these shots then took a swim afterwards - fantastic way to start the day... ;-)

Scampi Does Tricks - Nov09

We've had our little man for just over 3 weeks. I am not sure how long it takes to teach a puppy/dog tricks, but with a bit of persistance (and treats!), we've taught him how to sit, stay, lie down and shake.

A few of the pictures below show Scampi giving us his paw (in exchange for a small piece of cheese), plus him chewing his favourite toy, Henrietta, the bikini clad toy.

Also a couple of shots of him snuggling with his Mum :-)

Scampi Settling In - Nov09

Scampi has well and truly settled in now. Every nook and cranny of our apartment has been explored and he enjoys lounging on our bed in the mornings. We still cannot take him outside yet and are hanging out for his first walks in the park (he needs his second vaccination).

He is a fast learner as well - so far we have taught him to sit, shake hands and we're working on "fetch" and "down" - he is a great little student, as long as the next treat is being delivered!















(Below): Scampi passed out - note that no puppies were intoxicated during the production of this blog - any resemblance of drunken puppies is purely coincidental...

Scampi's First Days Part II - Nov09

Some more shots of Scampi's first week, including his first bath (which didn't go down well!)...

It has been a fun but very tiring first week. He has bags of energy, is playful, mischievious and will require a lot of our attention. We have taught him how to sit already - bribery with treats works wonders!

Scampi's First Days - Nov09

Scampi has come home! We did a day trip out to pick him up from the breeders who live in Bathurst (and we were greated by his six sisters and brother!). Even though it was a 3 1/2 hour drive back to Sydney, he handled it remarkably well.

The first night had a few dramas (put it down to first night nerves), but he has been a delight. He loves chew toys and chase games and is very affectionate!