What does Shunka mean?

I have heard the Mrs. talking about this topic with the family.  It sounds as if the name Shunka has some significance in several cultures.  The Mr. picked out my name.  It is really supposed to be spelled 'S U N K A'  but the Mrs. decided to make it easier on everyone and put the 'H' in the spelling so that people would be able to pronounce it correctly.  Sunka in the Lakota (a Native American Sioux ) language means 'dog.'

So now I find that there are many people looking at my blog from Russia!  After a little research, the Mrs. found that the word 'shunka' has meaning in the Russian language or culture.  It seems to mean some sort of wolf character that there are stories about.  It almost sounds like a mystical creature, but I'm not sure.  Is there anyone out there who could enlighten me?

Still not up to snuff

I am still a bit under the weather.  The Mrs. made a call to the vet this afternoon.  It sounds like I am going to be watched while doing my business outside!  What indignity!  Oh well, hopefully I feel better soon and I won't have to be embarrassed for too long.

I was sick yesterday

Poor me.  I had a rough day yesterday.  I tossed my cookies twice!  And no one was there to see it...until afterwards.  Usually they let me out in time.  But not yesterday.  I spent the rest of the day recovering.  I'm feeling good today except for a sneeze or two.

 Here I am enjoying a snooze.  Don't get me wrong, I am not usually cold.  The kids put the blanket on me just to be funny, but I must admit I really like it.

Back into the Swing of things

I have now been home over 24 hours and I am starting to feel more like myself.  My bed felt great last night, I found myself dozing all day with no desire to move around and announce my presence.  Today on the other hand I checked out the front window, barked out the back door and generally let everyone know I was back in town.  I am not 100% back in full form, but by tomorrow I should be great.

Home from Vacation

I had a great time at the dog hotel this past week.  My owners tiptoe around it and whisper "kennel," but I know better.  The place I go to is a spa!  I am exhausted.  All the socializing, playing, grooming, I am worn out!  Well, now I am taking it easy.  Everyone at home seems more relaxed somehow, so I am just going to join right in with the easy going lifestyle.

Had a small problem the other day...

It all happened pretty fast, but I will write what I remember.  Someone came to the door, I of course, alerted the family.  Little Madeline answered the door to find the even littler neighbor boy from across the street.  He was looking for Ben.  While the two talked, a woman walked by with her dog.  It was too much for me to take and as I leaned out the door the little boy moved over and gave me just enough space to dash out and investigate.  And that is what I did!  I ran out there to meet the new friend!  Such excitement!  What new smells!  I went directly to my new buddy to sniff him out and just as quickly he turned and snapped me on my snout and my ear!  I was stunned!  What did he do?  Madeline called me in, thank goodness, I didn't know what to do next AND it hurt!  I went right in.  Madeline apologized for my behavior and went to tell Margaret.  As if I was wrong.  Man, my chin was bleeding and there was pain on the top of my head, though no one could confirm my injury there.  What a night.  I am better now, but I am still emotionally stunned!  I think I need to get out more.  I had no idea that what I did could possibly be wrong!  Live and learn.