Russ was deployed again this time to Afghanistan in 2007, before he left Jake new just how to work getting himself a dog. He told his Dad, "But Dad, I deserve a dog if you are going to be gone for a long time. Megan gets to sleep with Dayzee every night, I will need a dog to sleep with!". Of course it played on Russ' sympathy and without a discussion, Russ agreed. Never mind the fact that a 5 year old can't train a dog, a teenage just doesn't, so it was my responsibility. I might add, Spike is a very well trained dog, and I named him! I fell in love with him the second I saw him. He loves to snuggle and show off, he is the funniest dog I've ever known. We love our Spike, he was more than worth the headache of having a new puppy while Russ was away! Jake and Spike are the best of buddy's, every boy needs a dog!
