Snow and Play

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Coco the Maltese goes home today so she already had her grooming. Not sure if there are any photos of her outdoors but she has not gone out since she got groomed. Not sure what is going to happen in bed tonight as there is no Coco to tell everyone what to do. LOL

We have 2 siblings here - Hazel and Nica. How fun is that? Jango will be going home in a couple of days. Rain and Hope will miss Jango as they play so wonderful together. Jango likes playing with the big guys too. Things have changed since Jango came in the door.

Ozzie can't get enough of playing. Thank you to his parents for the birthday card and Purdy's cordials. Yum!

Mr. Leo and Lola departed today. Coco tonight. Nica who is just here for a play day will depart as well. Cassie walked in the door raring to play. Chester, Benny, Rue and Sadie seem to like watching the squirrels but they are not the only ones. Fudge departs tomorrow and well you all know how much fun Fudge has. 

It is a day with the white stuff and it is cold enough that no one has snowballs stuck to them. I celebrate. Tomorrow I groom like crazy so I can take the birthday off on the 24th. 

It looks beautiful out there. Dennis has been out about 6 times - me only twice. Nathan - well it is his day off. He got his haircut. Got dog food as we were on our last bag ang draped in dogs watching tv. Imagine that!

Hope your snowy day is enjoyable!

Snow Noses and All

Don't you just love snow noses?

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It is cold outside. It is Dennis day off so we are attempting to do everything without him - well I am. LOL It is Nathan's day off tomorrow so he is off for a haircut. 

I have to get over to the hospital to see our daughter's mother-in-law. Seems she has cancer and she may never get out of the hospital. I am mighty depressed as this is another in a long line of deaths or serious illness. The dogs get us by. 

It is so cold that I am back to doing warm blankets for the dogs to cuddle into. They appreciate it. They get so excited - seriously. You should try it. It's only good on a cold day and I am not sure about your house but when it is cold outdoors, it feels damp cold indoors.

I am cooking corned beef. It was put on at 730am and still not done. Nathan is beside himself as he wants to eat now. It happens when it does.

I have not had any downtime today but here I am doing a blog while Nathan takes the dogs outdoors. I had to use a pickaxe to pick up output. Not sure why but Dennis usually does it 1st thing in the morning and mid afternoon and early evening so its my job today. 

Nathan got me a touchscreen monitor for my birthday. I need to tweak it but its wonderful to see a larger screen and a touchscreen for editing is a bonus.

Ms Coco is sitting on Dennis lap as I type. Everytime he plays a game she wants to be on his lap. I so laugh. 

Hope and Rain got their rabies shots today. Koda, the Cinamon pup came for a playdate for a couple of hours. Cinnamon was out of her mind happy. I mean really happy. I was so happy for her. Of course we were excited too but Cinnamon - be still my heart!

We got to see Nava and Lachlan today. Bonus Trixi and Hazel. Benny thinks he is in heaven and was running like crazy today with Ozzie. What a riot they are. I could go on but to be honest, I am still playing recovery. Think all the losses and illness is getting to me but then there are dogs and they make everything better.

It is a fun house today. 

Nathan gave me chocolate covered cherries from Purdys for my birthday and I can't thank the person as Nathan can't seem to remember. Shall I start worrying about him? 

Brrrrr

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It is MIGHTY cold out there with the wind but still the dogs play.

Rain was in class and her only downfall is she is super friendly. Stop being distracted! Hope is next.

We have Rue, Coco and Ellie here - Brewski too that arrived today. 3 are day visitors. Chester and Oakley come tonight. 

I got out and ran some errands - thank you Sherry and I am about to take a nap. I feel very tired.

My birthday is 4 days from now and Sherry made me a gorgeous purse and wallet. Wow - thank you. Must have taken a lot of time - so appreciative.

Now something about a nap - which I haven't done forever with the dogs. I even have a couch in here now to do it on.

Crazy Busy Day

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The gallery is before the sleet came. I have been grooming - still am so with only a small window, I sometimes miss it.

Dogs are having fun. I am glad I am busy as I am missing the pups. We have class with Rain tonight so I must get groomings done as tomorrow I am out. I think its been a long time since that happened. 

Mr. Brodie is playing with Jango. Jango is a puppy I think a week older than Rain and Hope. He so loves to play!

Ms Coco loves to well vibrate against Ella. Ella says no. Coco ignores.

Thank you profusely to Dorothy for the corned beef. Nathan best have paid you and tipped you. Tomorrow at 7am it goes into a slow cooker for dinner. Nathan is off to get cabbage, carrots and potatoes to go in with it. I am looking forward to it in a huge way! Last year we were unable to get any but Dorothy was able to find - not Nathan. LOL Men.....

Nathan is going to make a steak and grind it up as a topper for the dogs. Yum for them as he does great steak.

Benny arrived. Keke departed. I need to get back to grooming. 

Lots of Play Going On

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Pups have departed. See Cinnamon's blog. The dogs have been playing like crazy beings. It is lovely. They are having fun, fun, fun. 

Jango has truly come into himself. He lets Dennis know when he wants to go out. When he wants to sit next or on him and when he wants to play with Rain and Hope. 

I can't begin to tell you how much fun they had but they just ate and are laying in the tv room sleeping or chilling with Nathan and Dennis. Life is good.

It's one of my besties birthday today and I told her I will forever more remember her birthday as a less to do day. I was teasing her. I have known her since when Atari came out. So much fun in those days. Now I work with hardly any play. I need to learn from the dogs to let go and play.

Shout out goes out to Dorothy that found me corned beef brisket. Have cash and look forward to it truly. You are truly amazing!

Many dogs departed today. Dennis is feverishly cleaning everything again and again as he does after pups depart. He decided to do every blanket and dog bed and crate pad in the house. You do not want to see the laundry pile so less work?

We have a video of 2 of the dogs playing. Got to take more videos - I know. Tomorrow Keke departs and Benny arrives.

It was an amazing day but we do miss the pups tremendously - don't miss the work but Dennis is busy creating work. LOL

Play Before and After Hail

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Lil Coco says they think I am a havanese. Little do they know, I am the Maltese boss. LOL

It's been a long day. Pups departed - last 2 tomorrow and I literally did not eat all day as I was too busy. I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich - yuck. I sent Nathan to Loblaws for corned beef and they had none - 2nd year in a row. Oh well, not meant to be.

I still have puppy videos to upload. I started and figured I best do puppy baths before they conked out. It has been a long day as I also had a grooming before and a few groomings after. They are still sleeping.

We had serious hail here and the dogs got caught up in it. They quickly came back in but Coco, Rain, Jango and Hope were mighty confused with this ice hitting them. We did get them in right after it started. I think I had a stampede of dogs heading for the door. Mother nature - who knew. Good thing we have gazebos to protect them. 

Today Brodie had a play session at Polo's house and they had a blast. No photos though. What were they thinking?

Despite the weather, the dogs have been having a complete blast. Today Oreo, Chase, Opus, Thunder and Pepper departed. Tomorrow more. March Break is starting to be a memory? 

Wednesday is my first day off in months and months. 

It has been a crazy busy few days and tomorrow afternoon maybe I eat decently and sleep. We shall see. 

Dogs are now doing tv time all over Nathan and Dennis. Me - I have to upload videos.

Play Playing

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Dogs have played and played in this mild weather. Me, I sat down to eat and literally fell asleep mid eating. I think I am exhausted and still have another dog to do. Tomorrow and Monday is just as busy and so is Tuesday. Wednesday is my day off and I will be down to just updating this blog. Can you imagine  that? I can't. LOL

The dogs have really been having an amazing time and you can see it in the gallery. The weather allows such grand play. 

Tomorrow is St Patty's Day and I have been trying to get Nathan to buy some corned beef but he will go when it is sold out. That is what happened last year. Oh well. 

All the dogs are getting along magnificently. It is nice to watch the relationships they create. The dogs - they make me smile. Now to upload videos of the pups and groom a dog. I think I need coffee.

What a Fine Day

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This is Jango. Mom has not left him so she is anxious to see how he is doing as he came in the door shy. He's not our breeding so he also had the unfamiliarity of new dogs and house to contend with. HJe arrived yesterday and made some headway with him and he ate. He wasn't totally relaxed. But today is a new day. He's playing with Rain and Hope. He's getting acquainted with the adults. He is running like a banshee back and forth. He is truly enjoying. 

He  also had a nap with Rain, Hope and Nathan and we believe that is what brought him into full play mode. It is always important to connect a dog that is exhibiting shyness with dogs they can connect with. It works and we have a lot of experience with this as we do board dogs that are not bred here at times.

The dogs enjoyed this not as warm as yesterday but warm enough day and everyone and I mean everyone is enjoying.

As I type, they are now being fed dinner. No barking for dinner except by Oreo. Harlow is the one who started this and she is with her Daddy at the cottage. How fun for her. I wish I was at the cottage - well or at least in the pool. Can't wait for swimming weather and the dogs look forward to it as well, I imagine. Well some do but all love the excitement.

This is an exceedingly busy weekend with grooms, pups departing and well it is still March Break. 

The dogs and us are having fun!

Fun Day Indeed

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Jango just arrived. Look for photos in tomorrow gallery as today's has already been done. Jango is settling in nicely.

Nathan is taking a nap. Jango will join him with the pups starting tomorrow as nap times are usually till 3. Jango will have the fun of Rain and Hope to play with as well as the adults, if desired. 

Dogs have been hanging out, playing and having a few games to play. They are enjoying the outdoors. They go in and out about 10 times a day with one or two of us monitoring them. We hope the good weather stays but it seems like snow may occur over the weekend. We shall see.

Lachlan arrived for the day. Jax is coming after dinner. Malla and Hazel are going home today. 

It has been a good day! 

Double Duty

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We have the 5 pups - Coco, Hazel, Malla, Rain and Hope playing with the pups in the gallery and videos there and playing here outdoors. They had a blast running over the cover but so did the adults.

It is such a magnificent day outdoors. It made it to 20c. It is the only fine day this week as it will get colder but the dogs and us made the most of it. I have windows open getting fresh air in. 

The dogs ran. Misty played so hard she looks like - well she played so hard. But all played and they chilled and didn't want to come in. I guess they also appreciate the warmth too. I wish it would stay. 

Back to making the most of it till it gets cool.

Run and Play

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Some of the photos in the gallery are from yesterday taken late in the day such as Malla and Hazel.  They are siblings and Malla will be happy to see Hazel again. It is going to be fun.

The dogs had an outstanding day playing their hearts out. 

I am grooming feverishly as its March Break. Dogs come - dogs depart. You should see TV time or bedtime. It's fun.

March Break Hanging

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We got a dusting and now it is warming up. We are still deep in March Break. The house is full of fun. I captured this shot as I thought it was interesting. 

Dogs are having a blast. They really do not want to go out for much time so we are going through lots of pads. 

Nathan is napping with some of the dogs - those that want to go. Me, I am blogging. Dennis is about to head out to see if the dogs want to run. 

It's a good Monday. Me, I want to take a nap with a dog or 2.

Got to Run to Stay Warm

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You got that right. It's a cold day and the dogs are running and I suppose keeping warm. What a change from last week. That's okay. 

Oreo and Harlow walked out and back in choosing to rest in the warm blankets, ME TOO!! 

Still fun is to be had with a nap too or a run like some choose.

Hope you survived the time change. Personally, we are tired - extra tired. So, no groom day other than those that went home. I need to rest to brace myself for so much to do this week. The dogs have no clue. They are simply enjoying - as it should be.

Wet Outdoors

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It's March Break. Things are ever so wet out there and many do not want to go outdoors. Can you blame them? They still manage to use the pads and play indoors too. We never just let them laze unless they insist. We manage to get them active here and there.

Everyone is enjoying. Some are napping with Nathan as I type - soon to get up and dogs are coming as people are heading out of town.

Enjoy!

TGIF Yes, It's That Day Again

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Dogs had fun. Bonham got to meet his puppy that is going home next Friday.

It is March Break so we had new dogs arrive, dogs depart and lots of grooming which is interesting as its supposed to really have one heck of a rainstorm tonight.

After this blog, I need to concentrate on getting things ready for pups departing. 

It will be a crazy busy week but when it is done, I may take a nap or 2 or 3.

Dogs are having a tremendous amount of fun. I am a bit miffed we are getting rain though. Can't control  Mother Nature. 

Remember time changes on Sunday - I think. It means we all lose an hour. 

Warm Daze

We had playing indoors, outdoors and upstairs. The dogs had a blast.

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Dogs start coming tomorrow for March Break plus we have pups to get ready to depart on the 15th so it is a tad crazy for me. 

Dennis has done a great job tuckering out the dogs today playing and running with them. He does it every day but today I think he had 3 massive runs and a game. They are tuckered out. Everyone is having a grand time. Me, I think I am overloaded. I sent out something to print and went why did it only print one page. About 2 hours later I noticed it said to load paper in the cassette. All you can do is laugh at stupid mistakes that often happen when you are overloaded. That's my excuse.

Mr. Alfie has departed. I think this was his best time yet. He played and played and was mischevious as ever hiding and pouncing out to play. I just love that guy.

Ms Tenshi is blanketing Nathan's head as I type. She eats and then wants to chill on his head.

Rusty and Luna was here for the day and had a groom. I had a number of others. Oreo is barking for his dinner as I type. Keke is laying on Nathan's head and Dennis is preparing dinner, Nathan does morning feeding. Ollie the Coton thinks he is in heaven as so many are vying to play with him. He is the party boy. Mr. Polo departs today. Brodie will miss him but Brodie is already playing with Kinsey. He has also warmed up to the wee pups. Tobi arrived today and is right in there playing like crazy. It is a great house. Let's hope the March Break crew is just as fun and I suspect they will be as we have no new brand new dogs. Going to be fun and oh yeah pups will be departing. LOL

Treats Maybe?

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They were all gathered around me seeing if I was the treat lady. LOL Maui wanted the treats and watched me intently.

It was a bit damp and wet outside so we have hardly any photos. Dogs are having fun. They are mostly playing inside and going outside for short stints of time.

Between grooming and doing things so pups can go home - designs and creating stuff - this blog will be short.

Alfie now sleeps on Nathan's nap daily while they are doing tv time. Mr. Polo goes home tomorrow and Brodie will niss him. They have really had a ton of good times.

I heard Wednesday is called hump day. So - have a grand hump day!

Wet and Drizzle then Stop

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Bailey was here and always has a smile. I just love that dog!

I had a full day of grooming between everything else. Ty I believe departs then comes back so I am trying to figure out when to groom. He has been full out playing. You get a senior dog that is full of life and it makes you smile. Julie brings homemade cookies and they are amazing. If you want her website, let me know.

Nathan is at class tonight with Hazel's mom. I hope they are doing well. I hope to go next week but maybe not depending on where I am with the stuff to get done for the pups. We shall see.

Chloe the red dog (not sure of breed) is here overnight. We know them from Ronnie who owns Rusty and Luna. I do not have to tell you about Ollie the Coton as he plays hard every day! Alfie is right out of his shell playing and having fun in a HUGE way. It gives me smiles. Polo - well he doesn't know its tv time. He is always looking to who else he can play with.

March break will soon be upon us. We actually have less dogs than last year. It is always fun during this time and I just LOVE LOVE bedtime where I can't move and I actually mean that sincerely. It makes me laugh. I always ask myself do you really need to get out of bed or you may be fighting for those blankets. Ah - dreaming of March Break fun!

Warm March Day

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Alfie and Harlow was trying to find rabbits and squirrels. It started out that Harlow was fascinated and would always do this game of finding them. Now Alfie is doing the same. It is as if they have jobs and relish it. They don't want to catch them. They just want to find them. 

It is a warm day and the dogs are relishing this weather - me too. I am waiting till it cools down to comb them out. I just cut around Brodie's eyes so he can see. We had some muddy feet but by afternoon it is warm enough that the mud is no longer squishy. We do not usually have this issue but this has been a strange winter weather. I so want the pool open - 1 more month and we and the dogs will be swimming. Hooray!

The dogs are about to go back out and well, I am going to relax. 

March Break is coming soon. This is the quiet before the fun!

Playing on a Wettish Sunday

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Short blog today. I am tired. Sorry - long weekend. I think I am exhausted as I sit in the recliver and nod off with a dog or two or 3 on my lap. 

Polo and Chloe were playing up a storm while Chloe was here. She has departed so now Polo is after Brodie to play.

Harlow was hunting for the rabbit in our yard almost like she lost her pal as it didn't come out today. She came in, I swear a bit miffed and crawled up on top of the bed in the tv room and went to sleep. She doesn't want to hurt the rabbit. I swear she just wants to chase. I think the rabbit keeps her young.

Alfie is playing much more now than when he arrived. Ty is too. Hazel has departed and I bet she napped. Mr. Benji has departed and was playing so well. Logan and Panda are chillin. I do not think either one enjoys the wetness any longer. 

Life is good and the dogs are enjoying. Harlow just started barking for her dinner so I know dinner is almost ready. She makes me laugh!