VarceptiousJan 19, 2024
Just did a quick training session with Birger on this cold and #fibromyalgia flair day. He played with his puzzle while I randomly used his "focus" command, he did decently well but it does need work, quite a bit but he's only 17 weeks so that makes sense. He's also upgraded from a "sit stay" lasting 15 seconds to 25 seconds! I know these seem like small improvements but they aren't! I celebrate it all and think he's doing amazing with his training. The fact he likes to train and learn makes it so much easier. So yay! Go Birger! I'm so proud of you!
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VarceptiousJan 2, 2024
Happy new year and rabbit rabbit rabbit to you all. I may be starting the year off with pneumonia and feel like death, but I didn't let that stop me! I spent the day going through old clothes and other stuff to get rid of things I no longer need. Want to start the new year off right without tons of clutter. I also got laundry folded and taken care of, still plenty more to do though. I couldn't have accomplished any of it with my Birger boy helping me and encouraging me throughout the day with kisses and reminders to sit after I do stuff to rest. Thinking it's gonna be a peaceful night tonight since we're both tired out from today's activities. Also, look at that smile!
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VarceptiousDec 30, 2023
I'm so thankful to have Birger in my life. I'm currently dealing with a multi-day asthma attack, which is new for me. Got put on steroids for the next 9 days and told to use my inhaler more. My asthma has never been this bad before, it's even making me dizzy and faint. Easily tired too. Birger has been by my side keeping me company and focusing on his basic command training has given me something to do while I'm supposed to rest quite a bit. Hes doing well with what we've been working on
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VarceptiousDec 19, 2023

Currently sitting without power, water, and heat. It's been downpouring all day, 25mph winds. It ripped one of our trees up by the roots and threw it into the main road taking our power lines connected to the house with it. Called the electric company, they have no idea how long it will be till it gets fixed. Until then I'm doing my best to keep my skink Leviathan warm, but its proving to be challenging. Wish I had a generator at least big enough to give him his heat lamps back, im worried about him with highs in the 40s tomorrow. But! On the brighter side of things, Birger is experiencing his first power outage and is taking it like a champ! He's stuck by my side and didn't even jump when we heard the tree fall onto the road. I swear, hes the only reason I haven't gone insane yet. He keeps me busy and gives me cuddles and kisses to keep me going.

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VarceptiousDec 14, 2023
Birger got to go and meet Santa today! Our vet was having a fundraiser and was taking appointments for their patients to meet Santa. So it was safe and clean, we were the only ones there during our appointment so I know he's safe.
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VarceptiousDec 14, 2023
Birger is so cute! He fell asleep on my chest after a second training session to tire him out and get his brain working. And for the first time, he was wagging his tail in his sleep! He's just the cutest
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VarceptiousDec 13, 2023
Reunited with my Birger! Oh how I've missed him and he seems to be happy I'm home again. All the cuddles and a short training session for today. Seeing my partner is just what i needed, but it's good to be home.
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VarceptiousDec 12, 2023

Feeling pretty sad and distraught right now. I'm down in Massachusetts currently visiting my partner, but the sucky part is Birger is at home in Maine. He's being taken care of by my mom....but I miss him dearly. He couldn't come because my partners landlord doesn't allow animals and where he's so young and still needs vaccines I can't bring him with me. Plan to go home Wednesday, but boy do I feel like I have a hole in my heart right now.

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VarceyDec 7, 2023
Birger is sleepy after his vet visit
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VarceptiousDec 7, 2023

Birger went to the vet today to get his first booster, and he did pretty well. The car ride there and waiting for the vet he was anxious and was very vocal. After the vet came in and gave him liver treats, he calmed down and was giving the vet kisses and quieted down. I forgot my training treats at home >.< shame on me. So thankful for the vet making his visit less scary for him, and for them being ontop of things with this doggie sickness going around. We were in the car till our room was ready, they texted me, and everything was cleaned. We go back the 21st to get his first Lyme and lepto shot. Definitely need to remember the training treats.

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