How A Senior Pup (Franklin) Celebrates a 15th Birthday

Franklin loved his Ice cream cone cookie

We all celebrate birthdays in our own way, and Franklin, our 15 year old red, smooth Dachshund celebrated his recent birthday this past Monday, March 18, 2019. Here's how he spent his day. 
   WAKE UP TIME: Daddy Tom gets everyone up at 4:30 a.m. but Franklin decided he could use an additional 3 or 4 minutes in his bed under a blanket.. then finally got up to go outside with his siblings. 
  SPECIAL BREAKFAST:  In additional to his dry food and carrot, he got turkey! Following that, it was a post-breakfast nap.

Walking into Petco with Daddy Tom

   Franklin's morning was filled with naps and a couple of times outside (but it was too cold to be outside too long, even with clothing to keep warm). 
  LUNCHTIME brought a nice long walk, followed by a lunchtime treat, then more napping and hugs from Daddy Rob who was teleworking.


 


 DINNERTIME: More turkey! 


 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY TRIP!  -  Every year, we've gone to Petco or Petsmart and had Franklin (and the other kids) walk around and pick out toys and treats. Since Franklin really isn't interested in toys much, he only picked out treats! In fact, three bags of gourmet treats, a special dental treat and and Ice cream cone cookie!  Daddy Tom took him around the store while Daddy Rob took pictures.   Franklin couldn't wait to eat that Ice Cream cone cookie, so he enjoyed it on the ride home. 

Franklin and Daddy Tom walking through Petco

Another treat Franklin picked out

 

Tom and Franklin waiting to check out

  SOME TRAINING: Daddy Rob worked in a little training in the living room for Franklin, Dolly, Tyler and Dash. It was "sit, stay, come" training, followed by 8pm "3 treat time!" 

  WRAP UP:  Franklin spent the evening sitting with Daddy Tom who was watching Netflix from his bed.   It was a great birthday!

Franklin looking for the front door of Petco!