Crazy Weather and Dogs

The dogs really had a fantastic day playing. It rained this morning so they got soaked. I combed them out, the rain finally subsided and then the wind came, then the hail and then some snow that didn't stick. What a crazy day but grooming was FUTILE.

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I think the dogs truly find this weather the best. Well not the rain but the wind and well not the hail but the snow. You can't have it completely how you want it.

I had cancellations today due to the weather but we will play catch-up this week.

Now it is tv time and the dogs are cuddled up to warm blankets that I threw in teh dryer. Nothing like a bit of indulgence. They love the warm blankets especially when it is cold outdoors.

How did everyone fare with the time change? Poor Dennis had to stay awake an extra hour. Not fair to him. He said it wasn't so bad.

Happy 6th Birthday

Dear Nathan and Darlah,

Rocco’s 6th birthday is today!  Everyday we love him more and more.  He is the centre of it all and has been such a joy specifically through these uncertain times.

We hope you are doing well, and on this weekend of thanksgiving, wanted to thank you for bringing such a wonderful creature as Rocco, and others like him, into this world.

Best wishes from the three of us,

Rocco, Michael and Cecily

Cold Almost End of Month

Mr. Tchibo knows a bath means going home.

Where Ms Tenshi thinks a bath means lets mess up my hair. Oh - and she does. LOL

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The dogs had a blast. I am a tad feeling I need to crawl into bed. I am not sick but boy I need down time.

Dogs had full rein of insidem outside, upstairs, downstairs. No one working in our yard till it warms up again - I think Wed or Thursday. I do not know how Pablo's mom is coping with her renovations. If they were inside, I would be losing my mind so I feel for her. At least Pablo is here playing his heart and soul out. When he goes home he will be sleeping for a week. LOL

Before the Rain

This was Tchibo AFTER he was combed out - okay an hour after but still he sure knows how to have a good time and Pablo is it with him today and Misty is royally miffed.

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Dogs are playing. They are enjoying and well they were napping too - those that want to with Nathan. they all know nap time but sometimes they say - yes - sometimes they say no. Me - what is a nap?

Today Roxie and Stone found their way under the deck. We have since blocked it. Stone came right out. nathan had to climb under the deck, over the stones and mud to get her. Shall I say, it was not pretty for Nathan. It's a dog's life!

Yesterday gallery Day

We have our leaking wall getting fixed outside in the backyard. A ton of noise goiung on. So, the dogs are playing indoors. Soon, I am told they will be running but there are no clicks today.

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I am so tired of repairs - I mean so tired.

It dawned on me these pups here are going home just as Chanukah is ending and Christmas is about to begin. What a great way for thsoe receiving to celebrate with one of these pups as they are truly wonderful beings.

Tchibo is here visiting - Daisy too. they are both wonderful fun.  Harlowe departed. Brewer comes off and on during the week for playdays. Murphy also on off and on.

Pablo is here while his family are doing renos and he thinks the world is his oyster. I must laugh. Those that are here are really meshing well.

No bookings for Christmas so we will be quiet once again. Scary but understandable. Too many business are extra quiet so if you have a fave restaurant - a groomer - a boarder, a delivery person - anyone - smile, tip if you can. If you can't a kind word. Winter will be tough for many and exciting for some - those that have a new puppy - I imagine will have a great distraction. We will all get through this despite the crazy numbers.

I need a magic wand that will put the pandemic behind us and we can go back to picnics, woofstock and all the fun life can bring.

Oh and NO MORE REPAIRS - oh my gad - please!

Happy 3rd Birthday

We have 2 birthdays today - 3 year olds and a 10 year olds. The 10th is below. This is Bonnie saying happy birthday to her siblings!

Finn, Thunder, Marlie and Bailey

Happy 10th

Hi.  It is me Doozie waving a Happy Birthday shout out to my sister Spice and my siblings we are Ten today.

Love to all.

Doozie

Our sweet girl is 10 today. - Anne

Happy 10th to all!!

Today's gallery and photos of the gang here will be posted tomorrow. But for now, this was Gucci and Willow - siblings playing. It's been raining all day!

Pup and Big Dog Play

We had an exciting house today. Ellie, Nami and Ollie played their hearts out.

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Lola also dropped in for a day visit along with Brewer. Ms Daisy is playing her heart out daily and now Daisy and Harlow sing for their meals. Pablo gets combed out daily and he was getting combed out. I got distracted and forgot the treat. He started telling me off. LOL It was so funny. I think that boy is treat motivated.

It's a full house tomorrow with lots of grooming. I hope Nathan can multitask with feeding the pups. If I have to - oh boy and I do. Wednesday is my NO GROOMING DAY. I must. It's not a real day off as I still have to do everything else but grooming and timing it between feedings is interesting. In a week and a half food so no more juggling.

These days going to the mailbox on the street is exciting times. I always take a dog with me. It makes it more enjoyable. It is the little things...

Cold Play

They love the cool - me not so much. LOL From shorts to long pants and a jacket in one day. The dogs don't seem to mind at all. If anything, it invigorates them.

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Inside, outside they had a blast. I cleaned blankets and put them in the tv room. They all starte rubbing their scent all over it. This blanket is MINE!

What a fun Sunday. Me, I need a nap but time to weigh pups. :-)

Brushed and Unbrushed

Ms MeadowYes everyone got groomed but you can't tell - well in some photos you can.

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Dogs had fun in the cooler weather. What a dramatic difference between yesterday and today?

No noise either so we can think around here, LOL.

Today was a busy day but a good day. I do yearn for down time. Tv time with the dogs like Nathan. hahahaha

Play

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I never knew that noise could rattle humans and dogs alike. The stucco is being done on the side of the house as it has deep cracks in it and our good neighbour is repairing it for us for free as a thank you for taking care of his plants, his grass, yard for years now. He did his own and his goal is to have both sides match and no longer have cracks that will leak in the winter. He is shaving it down and has been all day. Nathan - well he is tool challenged. So, usually it is me or Dennis. But as I type, the noise is unbearable. I find myself agitated, stressed and the dogs were reacting but no longer are. The latter is a bonus.Moms were constantly jumping up and surrounding their pups with each grind. They no longer are.

I sit in the kitchen to drink my coffee and Pablo licks my feet. What is that about. Good thing the feet are clean. He really likes my feet.

The dogs have had run games with me. Maybe I am not as silly as the guys but they seemed to like it. I ran like a crazy person trying to expel my stress. I also did hide the treat and one dog - not saying who ALWAYS found all of them quickly. LOL

It has been a day and it is still going on. Did not know it was happening today. I think the dogs and I will be glad when we are noise free.

Is it Thursday

We are messy dogs but we did end up getting combed out. It is why this blog is so late - just in time for a stiff drink and to watch the %$^& show called the debate tonight.Or maybe just the drink and read about it tomorrow. LOL Let's toss a coin.

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Dogs had fun today. Pablo is here for another week. His family is dealing with renos and we all know how that is.

Short blog but know the dogs did have fun today and now they are tv timing it with Nathan and I am doing pups and blogging.

Before the Great Brush Out

It's another wet and muddy day in paradise. Nami has turned into a sensational dog. She greets everyone. She is smart as they come and she's such a lovable being. Stormy is quite happy to have her around.

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Nathan goes for more health tests this Friday for 5 hours. It means I am it for pups, adults and I cancelled grooming that day as who can groom and watch puppies and adults while Dennis sleeps. Dennis should actually be up about the time Nathan arrives home.

I was going to wash a few of my own dogs but with this rain then sun then mud - but why? So, I just comb out but eventually it will have to happen. I can do a marathon when the pups are 3 weeks old. We shall see.

Pablo jumped all over Stone today. He pulled his elastic out and well he looked like Stone by the end.

Rosie dropped in and took over Harlow's spot till Harlow asked her to move over. LOL

Daisy is in the thick of it and loving the pool cover. She's managed to put her scent all over it.

It's been a fun day. I was going to put aside 1 hour each day to learn but it is not happening but I keep trying. :-)

Eyes are opening in the pups. Play has begun in earnest with Spirit's and Cinnamons ones - their eyes are about to open. Sage's all opened their eyes.

Rain, Cloud and Now Sun

We have had it all today. Daisy has not been here for sometime but boy is she making up for it. LOL

Here is the gallery. I may have had a few photos taken yesterday. I do not know but enjoy them twice, if so.

Dogs have been having a ton of fun. I am taking a day off from grooming just for the time off factor. I could comb out every other day despite how hard they play.

It is almost time for dinner, which a couple are reminding us. I cooked up some bacon and we are adding a tiny but to each meal. Bet they eat it up quickly. It's one of their most fave treat in their food dish.

Got to get outside while the sun is shining brightly.

Wet and Muddy and Dirty

It's rainy and mucky. You should see Pablo. He's all boy - muddy as ever. I told Nathan to take a photo. He did not. Hopefully Dennis will.

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Rosey, Ellie, Brewer and Pablo with Murphy was playing up a storm outside. Murphy got wet and went, this is not for me - wet legs with mud. I laughed but she loves to play - just not in mud or rain.

Ellie departed. Soon Rosey will. Brewer is here till tonight and Pablo will remain to muck it up for a couple of days. Nathan is laughing so hard that maybe I should have him groom Pablo. Yeah that's an idea. LOL

This is about the time I say - where's the snow. Nah... that can wait!

A Sunday

I am so trying to get done early so I can either play a game or watch a tv program which has not been attainable for quite sometime. LOL

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Nathan was kind enough to take some photos after I did.

Harlow was in hot pursuit of a rabbit today and Misty cut it off at the pass. Teamwork but not quite good enough as the rabbit got away. Not sure if they caught it what they would do but they were fast today and they are conked out on the couch. They had fun.

The dogs LOVE the pool cover. You will see Stormy rubbing herself all over it today. Murphy took over her crate, We have a number of them without doors under the kitchen table. They so love them.

It's been a day and Nathan got me popcorn from the theater which he said was busy but everyone was masked and keeping their distance. It's the last day they can be open here for at least 28 days. Now I have popcorn to watch a tv show with and then I have to weigh pups.

What a Motley Crew

I had all the dogs combed out today and felt way guilty and stressed filled running back and forth to make sure pups were on. Oh boy so that is why I am late blogging. As you can see, I did cut some hair off of Misty. I can see her mother's face now, just larger version. Her ears look out of whack, one thin, one full but it is partially an optical illusion and partially someone chewed her ear. We won't discuss whom.

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The dogs had fun. Didn't click much. I was extremely busy but hey its 730pm and I am starting to blog while Nathan watches tv. What a life. LOL

Them Days

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Not many photos today. That's cause the guys didn't take them and I was way busy.

But I am about to try Dorothy's chicken soup. Yum! Thank you!

It's a busy week. Pups and moms are also keeping me busy plus 4 blogs - yes 4. LOL

We are trying to figure out the optimal grow light locations for the plants as Dennis feels we never reached the proper lighting.

Ollie is visiting - how nice and is here overnight and for a groom. Amy was here for a few hours while her parents had doctor visits. Brewer well he is here when he is here and Harlow is still singing for her breakfast and dinner. She has also decided that most of the couch in the tv room is hers - back, seat - what have you - it is HERS. No one tells her any different so why not!

Time to weigh pups shortly and catch my breath. But soup is calling. :-)

We are now in 28 day modified stage 2 again starting on Monday. Another ride, I suppose. Best go get my popcorn from the movie theaters. I guess they will be closing yet again. I so love movie popcorn so a treat before its no more for quite sometime.

Wet Day

We had a wet day from the start of the day till even now with only minor breaks. My cedars need them as my neighbour thinks he can cut them. Oh the joy of frustrations. On to better things. This cutie, who is a Raven puppy came to visit. He had a full grooming and played his heart out. Nathan took 2 videos early on and he transferred them to me to upload and I said I can't share those unless someone is fascinated with your fingers. One day, that man will become an expert in videos. I did take one just recently (uploading it after I weigh pups) after his bath but they were not playing like they did early on.

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Dennis put some extra scrap linoleum down in the tv room thinking it would protect the floor. I think it needs to go. We are having a war about it. He does the floors so his idea is it will save the floor and it doesn't matter what it looks like. So far, I am losing the argument.

The dogs played outside only when it wasn't raining but they truly had water and mud and all sorts of stuff tracking through the house. They look a wreck so any comb-outs done today was futile. Still, we try. I am so laughing as that is what makes life interesting. Unpredictable moments and battles over nonsense. All things leads back to the dogs and that is what gives us happiness. As they say, the dogs get me by!

Happy 1st: More Added

Dear Darlah and Nathan,
Time is flying by quickly. We can’t believe Benny is already 1. He is an amazing dog who makes us all happy.

Happy birthday to all of Benny’s siblings - Tempest, Bailey, Benji, Coco and Abby. Big hugs to mom Leti and dad Stone.

Best regards,
Nesh, Georgia and Marko

Today Bailey got a new chew toy, a crab stuffie, and a homemade pumpkin peanut butter blueberry birthday cake made in her honour ❤️

Happy Birthday Bailey! You are awesome!!!

Where does the time go? Can't believe this little angel is 1! My heart is full of gratitude and love for having this divine creature in my life. I don't know what I would do without her. Sending lots of love to her siblings Tempie, Benny, Benji, Abby, and Coco!

Love Pippa & Bailey

Happy 1st birthday to all of Abby’s brothers and sisters. She is a joy and a wonderful sister to Zoey.

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Where has the time gone?  Can’t believe Benji is already 1.  Happy birthday hugs to all of his siblings Tempest, Bailey, Coco, Benny and Abby.  He is such an amazing friend and companion.  We are lucky to have him in our lives.

 Best regards,

Vivien, Glenn, Stephen, Amanda and Brandon