Funny Dawgs

This is Daisy standing for such a long time on her back legs. What a riot.

Here is the gallery.

I do not think Pixie and Leo are in it as Nathan took photos this morning then a nap so no photos in the afternoon. It was Dennis day off. I had a class that really - I am VERY behind. I'm so frustrated balancing grooming and class. I am still doing projects so hoping I finish before bed. We shall see. Tomorrow's class is mighty interesting but I have dogs to juggle. We will figure it out. I should give up on classes.

I had to go to the Apple store as Dennis Air Pods Pro replacement was in. They sent me a note yesterday but it was in my junk folder. It said I had to come by 8pm tonight or they would give it to someone else. Really? The iphone 13 debut today and the line up was out the door, down the hall, around the bend and down more hall. Are you crazy, people? I walked right in the store and said I am supposed to get an air pods replacement and I was out the door in 10 minutes.

I have messed up in 2 designs on this class. Let's hope the 3rd is the charm. We have Pepper here over night. She is a ball of fun energy along with Coco. Coco departs tonight.

Leo thinks Nami smells just right or something. He keeps sniffing her neck. Nami seems to be pleased to get the attention. Pixie found Roxie's spot on the couch and when Roxie tried to gently push up against her Pixie said NO. LOL

It's a really fun house.

Our pool is emerald green. It seems our chlorinator is not working and chlorine is hard to come by. Next years cost and now we have to find someone to close. <sigh>

I so hate cold.

Relationships

Ripley and Tenshi enjoy each other - at least they did today.

Here is today's gallery.

I think the dogs want sunny days. Don't you?

We had a fun day. It is tv time. This is a short blog. LOL

Say Prayers

Ziggy, Katie and MeNathan picked up Katie last night and an ambulance was called for her mom. May she rally and come home soon. I couldn't get her off my mind all last night and this morning.

Katie is enjoying herself.

It is my day off. Nathan and Dennis are going to the dump while I watch the dogs. They say they have 2 runs. We shall see and Ronnie, Elana and I are heading to Lonestar tonight. I look forward to the company and the yum margaritas. My days off are usually not a day off unless I go somewhere.

Thursday we head out to Nathan's brothers house for a luncheon. His brother has inoperable cancer so they are going to travel everywhere he wants. I say good for them!

Nathan continues to clean his office/den. It should be done today. Now to get all the boxes out of the hallway.

It's raining and they say cooling off. <sigh> Guess I best dress warm. Here is the gallery inside as it is raining.

Ziggy departed. His play monkey self will be missed. Happy to see his human parents, happy to come. It's how it should be.

Not Many

I kept forgetting to take photos so the gallery is very small.

Ziggy is departing tomorrow. He gets a bath and who knows how he will ever stay clean if the big storm comes but we will try. LOLHe will be missed. He's been a fixture and a moving target for a bit and I do believe he enjoyed his holiday. I know we enjoyed him.

I am done decluttering though Dennis tells me after a dump run that we have a garage to do. I so enjoyed having a no cleaning day. I had grooming but since Friday it has been nuts. Nathan is doing his office and well... we won't go there.

I have a class this weekend starting on Friday and ending on Sunday night. I was not going to do any grooming as I need to stay focused on the class but I do have 5 all due Sunday to do so I will be doing between or get up extra early or the night before or on break. LOL They don't let you record this stuff. Not fair.

The dogs were lazing around the pool today and I sat hanging my feet in. It was delightful to have them join me and enjoy the non stop work we were doing.

I believe Barney is coming. Daisy was here today. She has an excellent spirit. She embraces life like we all should. Of course she doesn't have chores to do.

It's been a day!

2 Blog Day

Here is the gallery.

This is Ellie playing on the outdoor couch. Sully amd Simon departed and we were not here. We gad a genius appointment for Dennis ipods. They are still under warranty. They did all sorts of diagnostic tests and said yep they are dead. Took 2 long and we won't get a replacement for 5 working days and we have to go back and pick them up. Got to love it but at least free. This is the 2nd time these have died. First time they repaired and that took 2 weeks. So, we were sorry not to have seen the guys go. Dennis was here but when you have an apple appointment and don't go, you wait days to get another. LOL

Dogs had fun. They ran. They jumped. They had a blast. Nathan turned the heat off in the pool. I requested it go back in, I would have swam today.

Amy is sitting up on high as the queen she is. Winston was here today. It's been fun.

I think I am exhausted.

Lucky comes to visit so another puppy... how fun!

Sad Sad Day

This was taken when Teddy went home to Joe and Trudy's home. Yesterday we heard from Joe that Trudy passed away. You may have seen them at the picnic. We saw them each time Teddy needed a groom. Last time was the day before Trudy was getting out of the hospital. I had no time for a groom but wanted to make sure Teddy was nice and clean and fully groomed before she arrived at home. I am glad I made the time and figured out what I thought was an impossible schedule.

I am exceedingly sad for Joe, for Teddy. She always had a tip for me in a separate envelope and a holiday bonus. She always thanked me and when Nathan was going through his surgery, she always had an upbeat - this is nothing spirit.

Here is the blog entry when Teddy went home.

I will always remember her as the lady in the most exquisite leather pants and clothes. She just had impeccable taste. She will be missed truly!

Busy Sunday

Buddy edged Hallie into the pool today so I decided to quickly wash and dry. We are exceedingly busy so we have a short blog.

Here is the gallery.

Senior Coco, Rocco, Tucker and Buddy all departed. It's getting quiet.

I need to get back to decluttering so by Tuesday I am done and Nathan can do his office and closet. I am doing this around grooming. Nathan started cleaning his closet and started putting piles everywhere so I could clean that, Doesn't work that way. Don't have a place for it then it heads to the dump or its not called decluttering.

The dogs find this fascinating. They follow me around and look as if they are trying to figure it out. We are on the same page. I am too. So laughing... but they seem to be enjoying it fully. It's a new game!!

Saturday in September

Here is the gallery.

We had a fun day but short blogging as I am - yep decluttering. I hate cleaning. I hate filling bags that have memories and heave ho but I must. I am hoping to be done by Tuesday and take the day off Wednesday. I am doing this after grooming. I have had brie cheese and triscuits for lunch and dinner.

We had Coco here and puppies are well puppies are fun. We also have senior Coco here and she is doing well. Everyone is happy to be here and that makes me feel good.

Buddy and Tucker also dropped in and Leo departed. Sully, Simon, Ziggy and Rocco are having a total blast. It has been such a warm day and Nathan was out with the dogs quite a bit. Lucky him.

I wonder what Sunday will bring? More dog fun, I imagine.

Short blog as Dennis wants to keep working. LOL Me - I am dead.

Happy 7th Birthday

We are celebrating Rusty’s 7th Birthday. Rusty was waiting for his special treat but Luna could not stay still. Even her hair couldn’t be held down. We wish Ella and all Rusty’s siblings a Happy and Delicious Birthday 🎂🎉

Run 2 Blog Day

Here is the gallery.

No matter what we do, we manage to always make sure the dogs have fun. We always have a run game and the dogs and humans rest after. LOL

Dennis and I are decluttering the house. You think x room doesn't need it and then you start doing closets and clothes on the bedroom couch (is that like clothes on a treadmill- yep)and you go, oh my. I am wondering if it is too early to put away most of the summer clothes. hmmm I am in a comatose state of mind, at the moment.

Dennis took all our blankets and beds in crates and has them piled to be washed. He does this about once a week and guess who does the laundry between grooming.

We had Oakley here and Leo arrived. Both had a fabulous time and Leo is here overnight. Sully and Simon dropped in and they are way comfie. Both know where the treats are and both are playing as soon as they came in.

Tenshi has been playing up a storm and she has demanded that the bed on top of the crate next to the couch is hers - not some - all of it. She loves being on high. Nathan is going to brush Tenshi before she goes home. He just doesn't know it yet. LOL

There are 2 blogs today as we always have when there is a birthday!

Dorothy dropped off some spray for me to try. I didn't have a clue till Nathan went out to buy dog food. Seems we were all out. Thank you, Dorothy truly!

Making a Mess

Here is the gallery.

Jersey was over and having a grand time with her mom. Mom had her hair tied up but nit after Jersey.

Maui was also here and playing with his sister from the moment he entered the house. You can see it in a video.

Dogs are playing. We are still getting ready for winter but I tell you they said it is going to be hot tomorrow. We don't even have the pool booked to be closed. Arw we hopeful or what!

Ripley was here and he has become mighty comfie here and he has his faves.

Harlow decided her bed was now under the desk when it comes to naps. She has been around long enough to clain her real estate.

Rocoo and Ziggy was the leaders today in the run game.

It was a good day!!

No Gallery Day

Sorry its a no gallery day. We are doing decluttering. It's an evil word. LOL Well I say we as it is Dennis and I. I hate decluttering but I refuse to do Nathan's office and oh boy it needs to be done. I am almost done my office slash familyroom. It's not complete but almost there. This was my day off. I told no one gets one till we are done and it best be now otherwise the snow flying will be an excuse.

I did manage to comb out dogs even though I was going to wait till Thursday. Why not declutter and comb out. I have grooming to do with others so .... I want it (meaning decluttering) done before my class on the 24th. Dennis is working on the basement as our son Jon never seems to get his stuff out of it and into storage. We are storage but I so want to use the basement. It's been a goal that has never materialized. I keep trying. One day.

The dogs had fun despite my filling bags. They kept sniffing wondering what I was doing. Now they are doing tv time with Nathan.

Outside is pretty much done. Now indoors has a turn.

It's our son Jon's birthday.

Feels like it is getting cooler already.... Till tomorrow and hopefully a gallery.

The dogs are great....

Mamma We Need Brushing

Here is today's gallery.

I decided a day off brushing was in store and tomorrow too. I will play catch up on Thursday. As you will see in the gallery I did do a lot of garden cleanup so I am in recovery.

The dogs tend to jump in the bucket I drag around to weed and throw it all out again especially Tempie and Rebel. They have the silly willies in them and I love it even if it makes more work for me. You will see the end result in some of the photos in the gallery.

We only have Harlow, Rocco and Ziggy here so it is quieter. These dogs are play monkeys. I had quite a bit of visitors to do to get them ready for the high holidays but not 14 hours. May everyone who celebrates have an easy fast. Enjoy your cleans dogs. Play and keep distracted so the fast goes by fast.

It feels and sounds downright too quiet here but we lazed out on my fave outdoor couch. This couch goes flat like a bed, or 1 side, 2 sides down or all sides up. It is functional and will miss lazing outside with the dogs when winter comes.

It is nice to see people booking for the holiday seasons.

Looking at these photos I feel like I need to brush tonight but I won't till Thursday unless they can't see.

Short Blog

Chilling was the operative word. Here is a small gallery.

We had Daisy and Luna here today and they are from the same litter - Cinnamon and they have the same personality. Believe me, it was hard to tell them apart. They look that alike. 

Everyone had fun. I need to help Dennis with the dogs as Nathan is out. So short blog it is.

More Later But Till Then...

We have a few videos that Nathan took this cloudy almost rainy day. We watch the weather religiously and have alerts to know when it will rain so we can get the dogs out for fresh air and play. It's not always right but it helps to know. We have halls and rooms to play. They get a great deal of activity indoors but nothing like fresh air and as we are always out with them, we get fresh air too. 

Theo, Panda was requested to use our slow bowls. As you will see in one of the videos, it didn't slow them down much and these are good quality slow bowls. 

Here is the gallery.

Our son who lives in Vegas got a piece of meat stuck in his esophagus and he has till 11am to move out of his home. Not sure how that will work but with no more calls I gather he is okay. Just adds anxiety and worry. Now to finish up Theo, Panda and DJ as they depart today. DJ is going back home to Calgary so it's sad as we will not see him. Do miss them. 

Update on son: They retrieved it. Seems he also has a fatty liver and lots of gallstones too. 

I weeded after grooming and I am exhausted. 

Two Blog Night

I was lucky to have Dorothy come to visit today as it forced me to take a break after Tia and Benjamin was done. Then Nathan got to take his nap while we chatted. Look who is sitting in her lap.

I want to say Benjamin the puppy is a total play monkey. Tia was thrilled to be here too. 

Here is the gallery.

We have 2 blog entries today as it's a birthday celebration too.

I have been busy grooming but it wasn't as bad as yesterday.

The gallery isn't so big. I lied - or Dennis was lazy but you can see the play. Nathan is actually outside playing with them. They love when he sits down so they can smother him.

 I do have a video up of Oakley and Ziggy.  Do you get the idea that Ziggy is always playing too? 

Nathan wants me to weed the middle path in the backyard and cut back the sides on the walkways. What time dear - 2am? LOL  I am going to try tomorrow. We shall see. I think he thinks I am superhuman.

Happy 9th

Hi Darlah,

We took some pictures for Magic’s birthday and want to share it with you. 

Thanks for making her look very pretty!

Caitlin 

Earlier Night

It was a 12 hour day grooming but better than 14. Tomorrow is a lighter day - still groom but not these hours. Now to start fitting in my own here and there.

Here is the gallery. 

The operative word today was play and even one of the dogs visiting that we were told he was a bit unsettled as they had a fire at their home - well he was playing his heart out. That makes me feel good. 

Even though it was Nathan's day off he went and got me 2 breakfast sandwiches from Tim Hortons so I could eat on the fly. It was truly nice. I have been literally dreaming of the keg's chicken oscar - not steak - chicken. Have to laugh. When you don't eat you sometime think of the craziest things. Today I ate while I was blow drying.

Harlow just departed. Logan and Panda are going home soon. I am celebrating sitting down and a really close friend arrived home from Africa and I can't wait to see her photos. 

Hoping it is warm this weekend. Haven't even looked. Nate is spending his night with dogs laying all over him - me too as soon as I stop blogging.

Late Blog

The tongue has it. I just finished grooming. It is Dennis day off. Nathan is in bed with some of the dogs so I still have to prep my coffee, do pads etc and take the rest outside. So bear with me as this will be a short one.

Here is the gallery. Not many photos but as I said unless Dennis and I are behind the camera, there usually isn't a lot. Nathan is off tomorrow and my grooming schedule is the same as today. 

This was a non eating day. Not on purpose. I had no time.

Now to get moving so I make it to bed by 11. Dogs are looking and jumping on me to say it is time and it is!

Regular Visitors

Ellie comes once a week and as you can see she has an absolute blast.

Here is the gallery.

It's as if she is saying - who is top dog. She also played a fair bit with Ziggy. DJ is in love with the girls - all of them. They are all mine.

We had a terrifically loud and pelting with rain and bright light storm last night. Our pool water is almost up to the top and due to the wind our pool is green and cloudy with all the debris. We are hoping to get it cleaned up so we can visit with Dorothy and swim this weekend.

The next 2 days I have so many to groom. I always do after a day off - today - never a total day off but needed for recovery.

Tonight I am taking a class. It can be challenging to concentrate. Dennis day off tomorrow. 

Ren's has a program where they send you treats. If Pippa is reading this maybe she can post about it. I could not find the link to it.