Simmie Goes For A Ride

Today I took my Simmie to the vet.  It was his first ride in the new Pathfinder alone with mommie.  I was so worried about the boys messing up our new vehicle that I went out and bought a crate that stays in the cargo area.  I'm wondering why I didn't think to crate the boys sooner than now.  Not that there was anything wrong with their previous accommodations in the Xterra.  The Xterra was a bit more durable in ways.  Especially the cargo area. 

One thing Simon truly loved during his first ride was the tri-level climate control.  There's AC in the cargo area because of the possible third row you can pop up.  So he sat there good as gold in the crate I positioned next to the AC vent. 

He's such a tough guy in all regards except for when he goes to the groomers or the vet.  He's a baby.  He likes being held at the vet's office.  And he even likes socializing. Granted his socializing is likely in hopes that the person he's befriending will give him a treat.  But hey at least he's being social.  Simon is friendly but not like Cody.  Simon is more reserved and takes time to warm up to people.  He's friendly after you get to know him. Although he'll instantly befriend you if you have food.  No food....no Simmie! 

When he's at the vet though I think it's a nervous yet slightly curious vibe that runs through him.  He's being friendly in an effort to check everyone out.  As if he's trying to see who is the doctor? And he's likely trying to figure out why he is even there. I always make sure I tell the boys before I take them to the vet, however, I'm sure they're apprehensive about why they're there since they don't feel sick. Hence they act a little different than they do otherwise.

At least both of my boys are good at the vet.  Some dogs are psycho. Both of the pugs just grin and bare it, so to speak.  No big issue with either of them.  Two good boys!