Vettel's Tunnel

A good friend just opened an indoor training facility in Tucson. We joined for a year and needed a picture for the member's wall. These are the pictures we took in the backyard of Vettel running through the tunnel.

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And then of course - we got the alien Vettel shot:

First RV Trip

November 8-12, 2011


Vettel went on his first RV trip, and he loves that mode of transportation. We went to Silver City, New Mexico and stayed at the KOA in town. They had a small dog park, and trails to walk behind the camp grounds.



One day we drove to Rock City where rock formations were formed by volcanoes from far away. Vettel and Salsa enjoyed the walks.

We also visited the Cat Walk where bridges had been built through a canyon for miners. It was truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Vettel was all too happy to have Mom carry him over the bridges which were all various textures. He walked all the other parts of the trail and was a little trooper.

In the RV we played the two toy game:

 

And rested:

Vettel's only question is:

When's our next trip?

Vettel Watching TV

Vettel's favorite television show is Horseman Down Under where Clint Anderson solves the problems that people have training horses. Here are a couple of pictures of Vettel watching this program.

Totally Wired!

My, how we have changed!

Our Little Otter

Vettel has become quite a little swimmer!

Vettel's First Dance Practice

When Vettel was 3 and a half months old, I took him to freestyle practice. There were five other teams practicing on the floor. I was thrilled with the attention that Vettel gave me. What a boy!

Busy weekend - last weekend

Vettel had a very busy weekend last week, and Mom is behind with his blog. I really must teach him to do his own!

We started the weekend on Friday with a puppy visit to the vet where we learned that Vettel weighs almost as much as his  mother - 7.8 pounds. His legs continue to grow and people are constantly commenting on his "big" feet. We may well have the largest, but cutest pequeno ever.

Saturday morning he played in the baby pool.  If you do agility in Arizona, this is an important skill. Unlike his sister who went to the deck to dry, Vettel ran up the stairs and rolled in the dirt. Then he got a swimming lesson in the big pool.

Saturday night we had a rally fun run at our house

where he pretended to know the game,

and tried to influence the judge.

On Sunday he played with True, an 18 month old Corgi and then we went to freestyle practice.
On Monday, he slept!

He's all ears, but oh so precious!

First Swimming Lesson

Vettel had his first swimming lesson today, and did quite well. Jim took him a little ways into the pool and held him back, then let him go. He looks like a little otter swimming, very smooth and relaxed. He doesn't splash and holds his head low. It might take a while for him to go in on his own - we will see. He definitely knows how to get out using the steps. Will try to capture and post video later.

He also got to play with friends, two standard poodles and a border collie. He had a great time chasing and being chased by them.

Cereal Killer

A Day at the Pool

My son came down with his 2 dogs, and Vettel had a good time. The video is pretty funny at the end. 

Video: Jubilee Swimming and Vettel the Brave

Run, Run, Run

Watch, but not getting in the pool! 

Standing next to my human brother.

Very tired after day of play.

New Toys

Aunt Cindy sent a bag of new toys and treats. Vettel's biggest problem was which toy to play with first.

Chasing the bunny

May 11, 2011

Vettel chasing the bunny:

Vettel after chasing the bunny:

What's in a name?

Many people ask why this pup was named Vettel. His father is Andretti - named after a race car driver. My husband and I love Formula 1 racing, and Sebastian Vettel is the World Champion from last year, and leading the championship this year. Since Vettel will hopefully compete in agility some day, we want him to be the best and fastest he can be. So thus, his name Vettel. Besides we won't have to worry about there being more than one Vettel on the running order.