Oh the Play

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This is the only gallery I got done and my gallery hosting sewrvice started having issues. I spent hours trying to get the photos to upload then reported. They tell me it may take a few days. So, at least I got this done. I am hoping it is fixed faster than what they told us. That would be nice.

A few dogs departed. Noone arrived. We are slowly reducing in numbers till the April crew arrives. Everyone has a different March Break, it seems. 

Our deck is mostly snow free but not the back yard. I keep reading about everyone's excitement about spring and I go where. Yes, I know it does still snow in April. Wishful thinking from many. Soon... but not soon enough for many. I want to be out in my shorts and swimming in the pool too. My rebellion is wearing short sleeve shirts. 

The dogs were playing like crazy and suddenly Harlow started refereeing. It was a riot. Usually Jeannie takes on the position. 

No mud yet so we celebrate. Our floors thank whomever creates mud.

Tv Time is coming soon. Whatever Dennis made for dinner, it was gone in a flash and I mean in a flash. I think it was stew meat with veggies.

Thank you truly to Dennis for changing out all the blankets and sterilizing the pens before I got up today. Wow - now that saved me an hour!

Snow Almost Gone

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I am ever so tired - I mean exceedingly so. Nathan took Chai to class. I am finishing blogs and then I will sit down. I have had a very heavy schedule of grooming for an extended period of time with March Break. So short blog it is.

Everyone is doing well. Thank you to Ronnie, Elana, Evan and the dogs for food and the lovely gift for my birthday Friday. It is deeply appreciated.

The dogs had a ton of fun thanks to Dennis. The snow is almost gone. No mud yet so that is positive. 

That's it for today - sorry. 

Melting Away

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The snow is gone out front but a bit remains out back. I asked Alexa if it will snow this week and it said 94% chance we will get 3.4 inches. Fun. 

Harlow and Olive have become quite the pair. Yes, they play with others but they are rather fond of each other. They investigate, play and nap together. Harlow really likes Chai too. Something about those little dogs.

I had a lot of grooming today so I am late. Still have puppy videos to get up. 

Dogs had fun. I was grooming and hair was dropping and dogs were running through it. It was such a mess, it was funny. One has to laugh.

In and out today was the operative word. Dennis had them out a ton. As it was warm, they were really enjoying it.

Now off to upload videos.

Will Snow Melt?

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Snow has melted in the front but only half has vanished in the back. Many have departed today. A few more later. A few more tomorrow. 

Our must only have fish dog has departed and I cooked a roast. I didn't want to make the house smell like a roast and only give it to some. So, I waited and cooked it today. The dogs will feast tonight without having to separate dogs. Bet they will eat every single bit.

Happy Sunday!

Messy Out There

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I guess due to March Break, I am getting later and later in posting blogs. Apologies.

It is truly a mess out there melting then snow then melting and output. We try our best. So, if you see yellow, know we are working on it. 

I woke up at 630am to do dogs departing today. If I had done them last night, they wouldn't look freshly bathed. I just now finished doing pups and grooming etc. Now blogs. 

Chase so loves me. I think she is treat motivated. Ollie doesn't like his pads shaved. The nuances of dogs. They are all similar but unique. Some do not mind the wet. Some hate it and some just roll all over the white stuff as if to say so there you just groomed me but.... You fill in the blank.

We had a visitor here that was urinating blood in a huge way. We took him to the vet. They thought it was an infection but the bleeding continued after going home so I said you need to do an xray to check for stones. This dog exhibited no pain but yes, it has a very large one and will be operated on. I am sharing this as the urinalysis did not show any crystals. If this persists, do get an xray. It does happen across all breeds. We had our late golden with this issue.

Ruth is now home though not well enough for Katie. We pray for her and hope she can see Katie soon as I imagine it will make a difference in her life as all dogs do but especially your own.

We have reports, including our son of people having dog carriers turned away and delays of up to 24 hours for flights. This is CRAZY. Just know if this happens, we have your dog and it is one less thing you need to worry about.

We have a number of dogs departing tomorrow - actually many. They will be missed. Less dog bowls will be made but water will be changed (10 of them) every hour or so. We are rather anal about it as we think fresh water is important and so do the dogs. They run to the bowls when we change. We always add some ice so its cool and refreshing.

We have tv time in the tv Nathan man cave and in the kitchen with Dennis. Kinsey and Sage are in heat - not being bred so they are in this room with the moms and these moms are receptive and show off their pups. It all works.

Nathan cooked steak and fish on the BBQ and the dogs that can only had fish and fresh salmon and the dogs that could do steak had steak. We are a doggie restaurant. 

Rainy Daze

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Yes, I named it daze for a reason. I feel that way. LOL

It has been raining most of the day. So we didn't get many but let me tell you just a few highlights. Nathan relishes his tv time with the dogs that join him. It is their choice. He also does the same for his nap. 

I did manage to watch a tv show - the last with Dennis called The Last Of Us. I think I am done with zombie type shows. Nathan got me Tim Hortons muffins for breakfast for tomorrow as I was out and got a breakfast sandwich for Dennis and I for lunch. Chase loves them. That is all I am going to say. LOL

I then went back to grooming and was going to do a dog departing early tomorrow but simply too exhausted. 7am to start it is so get up time at 630 so I can finish before grooming. Nuts, I know. 

I wish blogs could write themselves or I could dictate verbally. Such a dream. 

Coco the maltese was bossing Dennis around. Hey, it is MY laptime while you watch that zombie show.She is so funny. Dennis puts out all the chairs so the dogs can surround him and I. It's our normal but funny, I suppose for someone else. 

Tomorrow 5 dogs depart. During March Break dogs go, dogs come. It's a fun taste of craziness but it is fun - exhausting too as we like to make sure they have a great time. They do

The White Stuff is Still Going On

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It is 51F here today - oh my but no significant melt.Everyone is playing with Fudge. It is a riot. If it wasn't for the snow, I would swear it was spring. 

Many dogs departing, Many coming. Arriving dogs kissing me as they come through the dog. Nothing better than dogs excited to see you. I got to get them to train Nathan.

Life is fun today and every day it seems for the dawgs!

Fun Of It All

This is Teddy enjoying himself. 

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I am fried today. I sorely need to upload the videos and chill. I had a really tough day with grooming. Although tomorrow is busy, I hope it is better than today. I physically hurt and am exhausted so short blog it is.

We have a number of dogs coming tomorrow and a number departing. It is March Break. On the weekend of the 24th, I will not be grooming on the afternoon of the 25th and all day the 26th as it is my birthday on the 24th. That means anyone departing on the 26th will be done on the 25th. That afternoon may be hopeful but the 26th is no exceptions. 

The dogs had fun. The pups are making fun noises and Dennis is in bed. Me, I am about to finish upload

Can't Get Close Enough

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This is the tv room. It is really 2 rooms in one. It's a livingroom and formal diningroom. We never got around from using anything but the kitchen for eating so I decided Nathan needed a man cave of sorts years ago so I bought 2 recliners, a reclining couch and a man cave was created from a diningroom that was never used. The livingroom, which is separated by frenchdoors but are always open give a tonb of space for the dogs to mingle. When no one is coming, the dogs have access to everywhere on the 1st floor and often come into my grooming area to look at me with sad eyes hoping I will treat them. LOL I must admit, it sometimes works. 

We have an unconventional house. Dennis has his tv in the kitchen. Nathan his in his man cave. We often have dueling soundbars.

We had dropins for the day for grooming or otherwise. We had boarders arrive and go.

Nathan is going to class with Chai tonight and I was going to go but we have too many pickups then. Maybe next week. I am tired already - besides.

The dogs are truly having fun with each other. We allowed the dogs to sniff one of Hallie's pups and with wide wonderment from all parties - they so enjoyed the experience. The pup was not afraid in the least.

Snow is getting mighty grungy. I wish it would melt. It is almost spring they say? Six more days. It doesn't look like it is melting much - just turning dirty. Oh well. The dogs don't mind. They just appreciate the path.

Dingy Cloudy Day

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This is Sadie and Ty. It's gloomy outside but that's okay. I am listening to a guy on youtube talk about how bad the weather is in Turkey as it is raining. It is all in the perspective, I imagine.

Dogs don't seem to mind. They seem to enjoy it so maybe we should too.

We have had a few depart today. Mr. Brewer is visiting for the day. Everyone seems to truly enjoy each other. 

As I type, Nathan is training Puppy Chai and the dogs are watching. What about ME?

We Survived

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The time changed and we survived. Life is fun on this Sunday. Dogs didn't seem to get the getting up earlier than usual. I think I did. I hadn't changed the clocks so the coffee didn't start. The dogs seemed patient waiting for their food. Not sure Harlow would have been but she is now home singing for her supper or breakfast, I imagine.

They say 40% chance of snow. I so hope as there is a yellow tinge or just bloody melt, will ya?

Dennis is able to run again now without the slick ice.

Today Frannie and Dallas departs. I am told the roads are in great shape so Frannie's humans are coming early. She will be happy to see her hoo-mans. Dallas will too.

Bonnie is home. Ruth is still in the hospital and Katie is still here. We hope she is on the mend. 

Dennis is making me spaghetti for lunch. It's not my fave but he so loves pasta. 

We had chicken fingers from Costco yesterday and I didn't finish so the moms got an extra feast. Dennis tried to feed the dogs with fresh fish. They were having none of it. He even tried the freeze dried fish - nope - not today. 

Snow Playing

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The dogs are really enjoying the snow and no snowballs so far. Luna you can comb and she rubs her body all over the snow and you wonder why you didn't wait till just before bedtime.

Tonight I have Harlow to do so no bedtime combouts. I may relax with the dogs. 

Roger has departed and so has Ellie. Nica has just been groomed and is playing her heart out. I want to say they are doing an excellent job on her hair. I will have to comb her out before she departs.

Dennis started making dinner for the dogs. How do I know? They - well some sing for their supper.

It's a fun day. They are enjoying. 

It is Snowing

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It is snowing. They said heavy but I do not see it yet. Dogs seem to enjoy it and so far no snowballs on their hair - hooray!

Will we get much snow? I am not seeing it yet. 

Everyone is enjoying but at the moment a bunch are with Nathan taking a nap. They will go out and run around and then come into the kitchen and tv room to watch tv with Nathan. Such a life. Play and rest and enjo

Hey There

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We only managed a few photos today. I apologize. We have had a busy day. We had a dog at the vets. Nathan getting food. Me grooming. Hallie checking out Nami's pups and Hallie pushing her pup across the pen so she would stop fussing.

I managed to get everyone combed out. Bonnie departed. Ollie departs tonight. Rocky, Opus and Rosie depart tomorrow.

We bought a fish treat as a couple of boarders have issues with anything but so Dennis could play the hide the treat game. I found out my dogs don't like fish. They found the treats and walked away. I think my dogs are spoiled. Not all the boarders liked the fish either but we will deal or do 2 games with each type of treat and divide those up that can eat and enjoy fish and those that don't. We are figuring it out.

It is a sunny day out. Dogs are loving the sun!

Happy Second

Dear Misty, Darlah and Nathan, Thank you for our wonderful little girl. Hard to believe Charlotte is 2, how did we get along before she entered our lives. All the best, Jamie, Natalie and Gerry

Holiday Times

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Is it March Break for you? It seems to vary depending on the city and what school system. 

Theo, the pup is pictured above. He was here for groom and play.

I am still trying to feel human but each day better.

Tomorrow Bonnie and Ollie depart. Bonnie's grandma is now home - hooray! Ruth is still in hospital. No date for home yet.

Friday Rocky, Opus and Rosie depart. The dogs are having fun. 

Dogs are finding the snow to be the sinking in kind. Some find that fascinating - others not so much. I am surprised that it is melted in the front but not as much in the back. 

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Chai has her 1st class tonight. She has had a full day. She had her bath. She got her 3rd shots today. She has a 6pm class in Ajax. How will she do? Time will tell. Kinsey also had a bath but this was pre bath for her.

It is melting out there even though it doesn't look like it. You walk in this snow and you sink.

Everyone is enjoying each others company. I think I captured some up on the chairs next to Dennis. They so love watching him play a video game. Besides, he is the chase me and play games well.

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It's still snowy out back - not so much in front. Play is still abundant.

I am still playing recovery since Nami, if you can believe. So blog will be short.

I wish it would melt entirely or snow again. LOL

Dennis is busy watching tv with dogs with kitchen chairs all connected so they can sit in a chair in the kitchen and watch tv with him. I need to do the same or take a nap. I have lots of dogs to wash tomorrow so short blog. Hope you understand. Just know that all are enjoying!

The Snow is Melting

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Dogs are enjoying this crazy weather. Will this be the last snow storm?

Pablo departed. Diamond soon. Opus is now the one so enamoured with the gals.

Dennis is going to do games with them before he crawls back into bed.

The dogs are having so much fun!

Bonnie with her long flowing hair is the 1st dog I comb out and she still is managing to get wet and have it wick up. LOL That's okay. I dry her off.

Without naming each name - evceryone is actually having so much fun!

PS: Logan survived his surgery and can now drink and eat. We are so happy for this good news! He had a huge growth in his mouth. Logan was not born in this home but I have known him since birth. I remember visiting him at Yvonne's right after his birth. Sometimes things work!

It Did Snow

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We didn't get as much as I thought we would. It is already slipping and sliding and melting. Dogs thought it was fun as Dennis shovelled paths. The sun is out and I am juggling grooming and puppies and moms. 

Dogs are coming and going. Trouble and Dolly depart tomorrow and so does Diamond and Pablo. 

We had snowballs early on but it seems to be melting so much that snowballs do not stick to the dogs. They simply get soaked. LOL

Dogs had great fun running through the paths. Nothing like snow to get them excited!

Ruth is doing better. We are so happy!!