December 2009 – Cook Family Blog

Each year Peter and I take a trip over Labor Day weekend to celebrate our anniversary. This year frequent flier miles landed us in San Antonio, TX for the weekend. The two things we were told by several people to make sure we did while in San Antonio was walk the River Walk and eat at Boudro’s making sure to order the guacamole made table side.

What else did we get into? Well, we found the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch African Safari – Texas Style. AWESOME. A 4 mile drive through 400 acres of Texas hill country to see some of the over 500 animals. Some close, some not so close and some a little too close. Check it out:

Too bad I can't remember the animal names. — Too bad I can't remember many of the animal names.

These guys are cute. — I like the stripes on these guys.

He made his way down the line of cars sticking his head in each one looking stir things up. — He made his way down the line of cars sticking his head in each one causing squeals and laughter.

Peter likes the horns on this guy. — Twisted horns.

How many people share the road with such a horned beast? — How many people can say they shared the road with such a beast?

This occurred just after the educational cd we were listening to said the zebras should be avoided. Instead, Peter gave him a little pet! — This occurred just after the educational cd we were listening to said the zebras should be avoided because of the danger. Instead, Peter gave him a little pet!

This park has a different kind of traffic jam.

Sicilian donkey. See the cross on his back? I touched one! — Sicilian donkey. See the cross on his back? Yeah, I touched one.

I think it is an emu and I think he is crazy. You can see it in his eyes.

We ended of safari at the petting zoo hoping to get rid of extra food and all they wanted was the bag! — We ended our safari at the petting zoo hoping to get rid of extra food and all the goat wanted was the bag!

If you ever find yourself in San Antonio, TX, we recommend you check out the River Walk, guacamole at Boudro’s and the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. Oh and don’t bother with the extra bag of food…you don’t need it.

This summer we signed Pablo up for a 6-week agility class. I thought it would be a fun thing for all of us to do while Pablo got some exercise and socializing in the process.Â It was indeed fun! We learned a ton and saw improvement each week with the dogs and owners in the class. Since this was a beginner agility class, the dogs learned to navigate the easier apparatus. And the last class, we held a mock agility competition. Here are a few of the highlights:

Mini agility course set up for the class.

First task - jump through the tire. Go Cruise! — Jump through the tire. Go Cruise!

Next task, jump over the bar. Go Kipper! — Next, jump over the bar. Go Kipper! Even short legs can do this.

And then wait on the table for 5 whole seconds!

No time to scratch, you have another bar to jump.

The treat comes at the end. Nice try though.

And the winner is...Pablo, with the fastest agility course time. Yeah!

Maybe next summer we will try the intermediate level!

Month: December 2009

Anniversary in San Antonio, TX

Mr. Agility