Bandit’s day with Gram and Papa August 24, 2008

 

Today was quite the day. Before our trip to Tom’s grandparents house we stopped by the Vets office. We’ve had Bandit for two weeks and wanted to bring him to the Vet to make sure he’s got a clean bill of health. We also had a few questions.

Tom and I hoped that Bandit would behave well in the waiting room, but we couldn’t have been more pleased with what a good job be did waiting. There were a few other dogs that weren’t too pleased to be there and were showing it. Bandit sat calmly on the floor in sit position between Tom’s feet the whole time. And when I say the whole time, keep in mind we waited for over an hour. Once we got into the room he was a little bit nervous. The Vet was great she answered a lot of questions we had. 

Off to Gram and Papa’s…. We were leaving LA a lot later than we had intended.( On the way, Bandit called his Aunt Clover to wish her a Happy Birthday!) When we arrived at Tom’s grandparents, Bandit was ready to be out of the car. He was super excited to see them both. It was thier first meeting. 

Bandit loved how he could explore around their house. Gram let Bandit play with a toy Ram and Mouse and he loved it! A bit later we all headed over to Tom’s mom’s house and had dinner. 

 

 

Bandit and the Ram

 

 

 

Bandit loves Gram's hugs

 

 

Searching for the ice

 

 

Bandit went crazy for this mouse

 

 

All pooped out

Bandit’s 1st Frenchie Meet-Up August 23, 2008

As many of you know, Tom and I joined a meet-up group for French Bulldogs after we decided we wanted to get one, after lots of research of the breed. We thought it would be a great way to learn about the breed in “real life”, not just books, and the perfect way to get breeder recommendations. After a few months of us attending, sans frenchie… we were finally able to go with our little Bandito….

 

 

At first we were a bit nervous to let him off leash, because the park isn’t fenced in, however, we know that all the little frenchies do a great job of staying together. After we let him off leash, he didn’t want to leave our sides or the picnic tables. As he became more comfortable with the area, he started to go up to some of the other dogs. He would get close enough to see what was going on, but not get too involved. 

There was a little terrier there that would run around everywhere and Bandit and the other frenchies would chase him. It reminded me of the dog races and how they follow that little rabbit (‘ only seen it on t.v.)

Bandit became so at ease that he would go up to people and roll around on there picnic blankets. He was a huge hit. 

 

Bandit

 

 

Bandit and Lola

 

Bandit and Riley

 

Bandit and Rocky

 

 

 

Bandit all tuckered out

Day Around Town August 17, 2008

Today we went on quite the adventure. It started off by heading to the bank. We popped in to say HI to some friends of Tom. Bandit acted like a well behaved dog. At one point a lady asked us if we had his ears “done.” Meaning, did we pay for plastic surgery for his ears to stand up the way that they do. Tom and I both laughed and he even agreed…. “Only in LA”  would you hear a question like that. 

We had been nervous about him getting sick on car rides. Turns out, its one of his favorite things! At first he would try to get to us through the arm rest but now he understands hes not allowed in the front. Sometimes he will try to look out of the windows to see what’s going on. He often just likes to lay down.

After the bank we headed down to 3rd St to grab breakfast. After finding parking we stopped into “Three Dog Bakery, A Bakery for Dogs” ( In my head I sound like the guy who yells that out on 3rd St) Our friend Callie, from our French Bulldog group works there. We wanted to see if her frenchie, Violet was there….

No Violet, but someone made out like a “bandit” with treats and toys. We love it there! We went to get breakfast for the first time with Bandit and he did a pretty good job. We sat next to a peep hole in the wall so he was distracted quite a bit.

We wrapped the day up with some relaxing time on the deck. One of our favorite things!

 

My ears weren't "done"

 

Riding in the car

 

Three Dog Bakery

 

Peep hole in wall

 

Relaxing on the deck

 

Sleeping in Bed

Wes’ Visit August 15, 2008

Wes came over tonight to help Tom and I set up this great blog for Bandit. He has one for his son Walker that is too cute! We wanted one for Bandit too so we may share our many adventures with him with all of our friends and family. We have had Bandit for just a few days and we learn something new almost every moment.. Up until tonight Bandit has been very calm and relaxed. Tom and had thought maybe he isn’t as “playful” as most frenchies….

Well, right before Wes got here, Tom was teaching Bandit to “play chew” on his arm…

Our plan was to eat dinner and then Tom and Wes could exchange their music archives with each other and then Wes would help teach us how to set up a blog for Bandit. 

Bandit saw Wes’ visit as an opportunity to let some of his WILD side out. He ran circles around the couch, he would run in and out from the deck over and over, and when he wanted to “play chew” on Tom’s arm some more, it became “less cute” to Tom. (I tried to tell him earlier…) It was Bandit’s 1st time having company over and I think he just wanted to “show off” a bit.

Bandit Behaving

Wes and Tom working hard on the Blog

Bandit getting WILD in Tom's lap

On the Deck August 14, 2008

Today Bandit joined us on the deck with out running down the stairs into the yard (where he likes to eat the figs). But it seem like he can find something to eat no matter where he is.

Bandit’s 2nd day August 11, 2008

Its Bandit’s second day home, thankfully I was off today and had all day to spend with him. I am starting to learn some of his cute little habits. I tried to spend some time on the computer and every time I sat at the desk, Bandit had to be at my feet, under the desk. It was truly adorable. Later, when Tom got home, all he wanted to do was sit on my lap and check out what was on the computer.

Tom and I decided early on that we wanted to crate train Bandit. We want him to have a place where he       feels comfortable. It is early on but he has been doing really well! He enjoys taking naps in his “BED” and also playing with his toys too. We are starting to notice Bandit can fall asleep with his head in almost any position.

Bandit loves to roll around on his back, once he gets pooped out he stays on his back and makes what we are starting to call “Dragon Face.” You tell us what you think. LOL

 

 

Bandit’s first night home August 10, 2008

 

 

Welcome to Bandit’s Blog. This is a place where we can share our many adventures with Bandit with everyone we love. We hope you enjoy. Please feel free to leave comments…

 

After many months of looking for our little frenchie, we were blessed by a phone call on Sunday 8.10.08. A friend let us know of a frenchie that needed a good home, he had been in the West LA Shelter. We headed over right away to meet our possible future frog. All worked out and he came home that night. We had been prepping for a while but still needed a few things. At least we had our crate. Bandit has been opening up to us more everyday. Each day is better than the last. Here are some pics from our first night. Stay tuned for many more.

 

Who doesn't love a belly rub

Teaching Bandit to go to bed