I am a red heeler Australian Cattle Dog who is, incidentally, deaf. This page tells the story of how I navigate the world and life with my loving family.
Today is one of my least favorite days of the year: I had to get my checkup at the vet. For an anxious boi like me, that's hard. But Mom gave me some of those loopy treats and that helped a little. Then I got a shot (the worst part). Then I fell asleep and I don't remember what happened next. But I tell you one thing... I can't wait to go home.
TFW you realize the cat is about to jump up in Mom’s lap while you’re there… 😱🐶🐱
Playtime for me and mom! I like playtime because it ultimately ends in treat time. 😁 At the end of the video, you’ll see one of my special signs. Usually it has the other hand cupped inside the first. But because Mom was holding the phone at the same time, she couldn’t do the full sign. This is how she tells me to lay down in my cave and be patient for the treat to come. Yay treats!
What’s that, Momma? You say it’s my Gotcha Day! Hooray! Five years of Mom and Dad snuggles. I love being home.
Hooray!
Update, friends! My mouth seems to be doing okay since my toothies were pulled. It feels weird, though, and I keep licking things to help it not feel so weird. I like the soft food I’ve been getting, tho…
Mom has been really busy lately doing this thing she calls Theater. I don't know what that is, but she hasn't been home a lot lately. Well, this morning she is home and we're having nice snuggles. I keep staring at her to make sure she doesn't leave.
Happy Saturday, friends. Be healthy and spend some time with those you love. Especially the furry, fluffy, or fuzzy ones. ❤️🐶
But Momma, I don’t want to go to the vet…
Happy National Dog Day! Check out my post on Instagram. ❤️🐶
Hi friends! I just wanted to share another update...
While I’m still sometimes feeling a little small and anxious, and even have sometimes still been having my startled moments, the past several days have been better than the past several weeks. I’ve felt relaxed enough to smile, and I haven’t felt like climbing the walls. I’ve been cuddling with Mom more again and felt more secure even if someone or something startles me. I’ve been less tempted to bark at Mom or climb on things when I am startled. I’ve even had fun playing again, in the limited way I know how to play. That is, I’ve been playing tug!
And while I love my Mom and Dad for being so patient and trying to help me, I have someone else awesome in my life I want to thank. She’s my Dogmother, Delphia. When she heard I wasn’t feeling well, she sent me a present, and oh boy was it fun! Three different ropes!
I've tugged all of them, and even already destroyed the Yoda one. And Mom was so happy to see how much fun I'm having with them.
I still have some weird feelings we have to figure out, but something's working. Yay! Let's play!
Hi friends! I wanted to share an update with you about some things that have been going on in the past few weeks.
I haven't been feeling well, and have had some weird things going on in my head. Things that make me feel very startled, and stressed, and scared. It was enough that Mom and Dad thought I needed to see a vet. But I don't like vets. In fact, I don't like anyone touching me without my permission, so vets are scary for me. But Mom found a vet who is willing to work through that with me.
So, Mom gave me some treats that made me feel floaty and happy, and took me there, and we walked around a lot and they fed me treats and peanut butter to get me to do what they wanted. All without touching me!
They said the weird feelings I've had might be something called focal seizures, maybe called epilepsy. So we have some new, special treats to try, to see if they help take those feelings away. After two doses of those treats, I'm feeling pretty calm so far. I hope the feeling doesn't come back.
If it does, the vet thinks it might have to do with something in my ears. It always has something to do with my ears...
They also figured out that my right front leg hurts all the time (I knew that!). And that maybe my mouth hurts. So Mom says we'll be going back so they can look at me more. If we do, they'll let me be asleep while they touch me, so I won't be scared.
One thing I can tell you is that I felt good enough later to do some leaping and to play tug harder than I have in a long time. My monkey tug toy is destroyed!
So, a Blazer-beam shout out to Dr. Everett at Animal Care Centers of Castle Pines. She and her friends made me feel safe and never touched me, so I didn't have to get scared! And I got peanut butter and treats and lots of warm sunshine, all while feeling fuzzy and floaty. I think they're good. And now I want to play again!
Good morning! I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything...
Mom and Dad both have new jobs, so life has been busy. At the same time, some of my anxiety challenges have become a little more challenging.
Thankfully, Mom and Dad are determined to find the right ways to help. We're getting ready to have a new medical exam to rule out any physical causes, and if there's nothing there, we'll work on new ways to help me mentally.
In the meantime, here are some fun photos of me from the past few weeks. Updates to come!
Hey, hey, hey, it's Boxing Day! Do you know what that means?
It means it's also my Gotcha Day!
I'm so happy to have my home with Mom and Dad. I even don't mind my sisters so much.
Thanks, everyone, for supporting rescue dogs and dogs with special needs. It's good to know we have so many people out there in our corner.
Happy Boxing Day and happy New Year!
Love,
🔥🐶
My favorite way to spend a chilly evening...
Some people have problems with cats getting in their laps while they work... I take it to a whole new level. 🤣🐶
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A day in the life of a Blazer-beam. 🐶⚡️
Hi Dad!
From zero to Mach 2 inside 60 seconds...
Hi friends! I hope you’ll send me some good wishes today... I have to go to the vet to get shots and some tests and such. It’s a checkup and wellness appointment, and also a check-in to see if we can identify any physical reasons for my anxieties and other struggles.
I'm not comfortable letting strangers touch me, so this exam will involve sedation. Please send all your good thoughts and hope that it will go well. I'm a little nervous, but my medicine is already helping.
Times are hard now. I help keep Mom happy by keeping her busy. Stay safe and healthy, friends. More updates to come!
Why take over one lap when you can have two?
Sometimes, when Mom sees that I need to burn some energy but doesn’t have time to take me for yet another walk, I get to play hunting! Here, I’m in my cave while Mom scatters and hides treats for me to find. When she releases me, I get to give my nose a real workout!
My posts still aren't autosharinng properly -- here's a long-overdue update!
For some reason, my latest Instagram post didn't populate to Facebook. So here it is!
One of my very favorite things lately is playing hide and seek with Mom. It's actually half hide and seek and half tag. She made a video so you can kinda see... 😃🐶
How I look when Mom is eating an apple.
Oops... Mom had to add one.
I noticed this whole thing is happening. And then Momma decided to
What do you think?
I’m feeling so much better today! And after so much sleep yesterday waiting for my leg to feel better, I have more energy than I know what to do with right now. So I'm pestering Mom in her sunny office while she tries to get work done... It's fun! We practice "watch me" and "touch" and then I get treats. So I don't want her to stop!
Every day is a new adventure... 😆🐶
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Sometimes you just need ALL the snuggles. Mom and Dad figured out recently that I have a sore leg. Well, last night I was startled when I went into my cave before bedtime, and I don't know what happened, but that leg really hurt! I was yelping really loud, but I didn't want Mom or Dad to touch it, so I limped upstairs and hid in the back of my other cave. Mom stayed upstairs on the couch to make sure I was okay, and I finally got some sleep on the couch with her and then on my own couch. It feels better this morning, and I even was able to run around and bark at the trash truck a little. But it's still sore, so I'm happy to be cuddled up with Mom and Dad and rest more.
It's hard, because I don't let people touch me when I'm hurt. It scares me. That's why Mom and Dad are still working on ways to help me feel more comfortable when I have to go to the vet. For now, they don't think I'll need to this time, but soon they hope to get me there to figure out why my leg is so sensitive. It could have a lot to do with my anxiety!
I'm glad I have Mom and Dad to comfort me... I'm feeling better already. 🐶
I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year! Here's to many days of fun, learning, treats, and love. And to continuing to become more confident and learn more signs while decreasing anxiety. It's going to be a good 2019. I hope it will be for you, too!
Hey hey hey, it's my Gotcha Day! Yes, I'm a Boxing Day boy. I wanted to post sooner, but the holidays are always a crazy time -- and certainly more so at my house than for some. Mom and Dad, as musicians and performers, are busiest during the holidays. But then they get to take a fun break. The cool part is, we all get to go along -- even Sasha kitty! That means we're all getting all the nap time we need.
I hope you've all had lovely holidays, for those who celebrate, and that whether it's summer or winter, you can get a nice break when you need it. I'll be back in touch soon to share more of my adventures!
Love,
Blaze
Halloween can be tough, with lots of strangers coming to the door. But I also got a frozen peanut butter Kong treat, and I was a really good boy. I hardly barked at the door at all! Now, I'm sleepy. Happy Halloween, everyone!
It's cold out here, Mom! Let's go back to the kitchen...
Mom’s in the kitchen! Our favorite thing!
I had a sad tummy this past weekend. Thank goodness I had a momma to snuggle. Sad tummies are no fun, but the boiled chicken and rice dinners help a little. Now I’m back to normal and tearing up the world like always!
Making sure Mom gets all the snuggles in her birthday. I'm making sure she stays right here with me...
I often have more anxiety throughout the day if Mom and I don’t get a good morning snuggle. Today I need an extra long one...
That looks like good breakfast, Mom. Can I have some?
It's been a very exciting day today! Mom and Dad were out playing catch, and my sister Kazha and I were just hanging around... And then, all of a sudden, Kazha wanted to play, so we played!
This may not seem like a big deal, but here's some background: first, my fursister is 13. She's old, and sore, and is sometimes a little bit scared of my energy.
Second, Mom says Kazha has been grieving her previous brother, Sa'vich, for a really long time. So it was a huge surprise recently when she started showing interest in playing with me.
I was so excited, I had zoomies all over the yard. It was so much fun! And now, I'm tired. Good night!
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Playtime for me and mom! I like playtime because it ultimately ends in treat time. 😁 At the end of the video, you’ll see one of my special signs. Usually it has the other hand cupped inside the first. But because Mom was holding the phone at the same time, she couldn’t do the full sign. This is how she tells me to lay down in my cave and be patient for the treat to come. Yay treats! . . . #playtime #deafdogsofinstagram #deafdogsrock #deafcattledog #redheeler #blazeofglory #treattime
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