Butters enjoys spring

When Butters first came home with us from the breeder, we were reluctant to give him too much free-reign of the backyard.  With all of the rain (instead of snow) that winter brought to Western NY, the yard turned into a giant mud pit.  Daily baths for a puppy got old really quickly!  He also felt the need to help us clean up all of the rabbit droppings that once covered the area.  Our yard used to be the only safe haven in the neighborhood for wild rabbits.  Luckily, Butters has made sure that no rabbit will ever step foot in our yard again!

Now that the yard has dried up a bit (and the droppings seemed to have disappeared), Butters has discovered that he really LOVES the backyard.  When I am trying to find him, there usually is a good chance that he will be watching for birds through the sliding door.

I love to watch him when he first heads out.  As soon as I open the door, he runs into the backyard like a wild-man!  

Recently, he has seemed to taken an interest in eating dandelions.  I swear, this dog really would eat anything!

And, of course, he sulks a little when he has to come back in...

... at least until he gets his treat :)