Changes

Every night - many times a night different dogs find their way to Nathan to watch tv. When I get in there, he tells me I take his favourite away. Who knew they are all his faves including the visitors. I can't win. LOL

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The pups slept in our bed. Nathan kept wooing them over to him. It didn't take much for him to accomplish this.

The xpen in the familyroom is now gone. Each time we do this, we rearrange the room and it is much work. then an xpen or 2 comes back in and it gets disassembled again. LOL We are doing this all tonight. usually at 12 weeks old we are doing this but we had pups vacationing etc Pups are quite happy being with the adults now and going to bed. They even took their nap with Nathan and Cinnamon and Leti ran to go as well. Murphy shot out of her crate to say...hey me!

Dogs were lifting their paws quite a bit. It is cold. But when it is this cold we do short play sessions and watch for the lifting paws. That is a signal you must come in.

We finally got all the clothes, blankets etc done after the dryer repair. It is funny how far the pile piled up. I finnally finished an hour ago.

Dennis also cleaned out the xpen upstairs. He sterilizes it all the time but takes the steamer out and does the walls and flooring and cleans everything. He celebrates no more xpen cleanups nightly and each morning. Till the next time... It's a nice break for him but now he is moving a tv in this familyroom and well keeping busy. Tomorrow is his day off. He deserves it!

Dogs had a hunt the treat session today. It was a riot!

After the Storm

This is after the storm. Check out the gallery.

We had visitors today to see the pups and adults. We actually had 2 sets of visitors at different times but only took photos of the 1st visitors as you will see in the gallery.

Cinnamon is no longer coughing or sounding congested. She is not as playful as she usually is but is still in recovery. She is back to doing motherly things like cleaning the pups etc. Still taking meds for 10 more days. She is back to giving me kisses and rolling on her back to get a belly rub. She also is bringing toys to me. She is a HUGE toy player.

It is now cold enough that we are no longer getting snowballs on the dogs. Hooray! Dennis is out shoveling in the back as we had snow fall off the gazebos and create mounds of snow - 1 right at the back door.

Dogs are loving this cool but biggest snowstorm? Didn't happen here  - the huge storm but we got enough that the dogs had a blast and that is what it is about.

We hope all of you fared the storms well. After feeding the dogs, I am crawling on to the couch and the dogs are invited to create a blanket. What a wonderful feeling that is! Every now and then though the legs go numb. LOL

Let it Snow

Grabbed by the tail fun.

The snow came and is still coming down. The dogs just LOVE, LOVE LOVE it as you will see in the gallery.

Brewer was running his body off. Murphy was playing with the pups.

Everyone and I mean everyone was enjoying this white stuff. I am hoping it does not change to rain - please no.

The pups are growing up. You would swear they are adults in the way they maneuver.

Cold Brrrr

It is mighty cold. Supposedly we are getting wind and 6 inches of snow. The dogs will love it and so will I if it stays cold. When it is cold it is powder snow.

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Dolly and Trouble are here. It's been awhile so it was hugely welcomed. Dolly's mom gave us a gift. Thank you immensely! The fit in immediately!

No one wants to stay outdoors. It's too cold. You should see the pups running like banshees now. They have truly become amazing on their feet. They run. They play. They love training as it means treats.

Everyone is enjoying each other. It is rather nice!!

Just Combed

This is Stone and as soon as you comb him out he begins to play with all. He ends up looking like this. It's what I love about him. His spirit is grand!

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Dogs have been having a great time. We went to class tonight.

Dolly and Trouble arrive tomorrow. It's Dennis day off.

I have a working dryer without charge. Two of the wheels (didn't know the dryers have wheels inside) were broken. What did they replace last service call? All the wheels. I am so glad that we get a repair early, I may add as they were making us wait till Saturday and no charge. Wow...

Now we play catchup.

TV Time

Tenshi's fave spot during tv time is Nathan's neck pillow. Nathan was watching his Chinese soap opera - well it has kungfu in it but I think its really a soap opera. LOL

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Marlie goes home tomorrow. We have class but our dryer people said 4-6. Someone has to be here, I suppose and of course Marlie will be picked up. He's getting a bath tomorrow. We are going to miss him but his humans are goingb to be so happy to see him. I can't blame them. LOL

Nathan did a training session - 1st time for her and well she is a star. Check it out here.

Chester and Thunder arrived.

Our clothes dryer is broken again. Cinnamon is better but still will be on meds for at least 12 more days.

Dogs have been playing nonstop today. We actually got a photo of Misty with her hair still intact - miracle.

Change is a Coming

Cinnamon was seen sitting outside and enjoying life. A change is a coming. Still 12 more days of puffers, 10 more days of antibiotics and 4 more days of prednisone with the idea that may be adjusted if this plan doesn't work.

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Coco, Leti's chocolate is here playing for the day. She is having a blast. Leti is thoroughly delighted. Tempest jumped over Roxie while she was eating all to head out the door. I have placed up two videos of Nathan training Tempest and Halle. You can see them here. While Tempest was training the dogs kept barking to train too and get treats. LOL Sorry about that.

No grooming today for me. Nathan brushed Murphy. He will do Coco and I will play catch-up tomorrow.

Last night I had a freak accident. I had my handheld vacuum and I was bent over vacumming up hair after grooming. My hair got caught in the vacuum, wrapped around the motor and the only way I could get it out was to cut my hair. Today I have tenderness and a huge egg on my scalp. Now my vacuum doesn't work. I am not happy. I have contacted the company. Thry said it never happened before.

The year 2020 is steaming right through in a stampeding fashion. LOL

Cinnamon is getting better. Shout out to Russell and Anne who are sick with the flu. We hope you heal quickly.

Susan and Molly came to visit the other day and brought beautiful tulips and a poem book that will make you laugh. Thank you. I need laughs. We all do.

Cold Day and Issues

Sunday's blog seems to have disappeared and I haven't a clue what I said. I put in a ticket to see if they can recover but know I really did one. They are working on it. LOL Maybe what I said wasn't important. Someone trying to tell me something?

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It's a cold day.

We had Charlie and Dallas visit us for grooming and play. I also had a few others and got Ella done who already looks like a mess. I am playing catch-up with my own now that Cinnamon intense focus has passed.

Henley has arrived and immediately started playing her heart out. Everytime I think of her name I think of Don Henley.

Nathan had his usual nap. We are making the transition to reverse osmosis. It was installed days ago but you have to flush out the system a few times before usage. Not any different than distilled. It is cheaper than the bottle water we have been investing in with us and the dogs. But the cooler gave us cold water. If I can find glass bottles that someone will let us buy (Cedar Springs sells them only to customers) I would fill that and use our cooler. We are now using containers in the fridge. The cost of dog dishes alone is a hefty cost as we place out 10 dishes a day and change them out twice more a day. Yes, we are a bit nuts in making sure they have clean, cold water all day. We even have cooling bowls.

Looking forward to saving money.

Henley and Parker love the wee pups. The pups have perfected their skills so well that they can keep up with some of the older dogs. It is amazing. Mia thinks the little ones are gremlins descending on her. When you get older, you sometimes feel that way.

Look Who Came to Visit

Ellie was here for a bath, comb out and trim pads, nails and to make her hair round around her feet which she was great for. What a doll. Marlie was out of his mind happy to see her. Well, they all were but it was how he was like when he got here.

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The weather is wet, mucky and well time consuming. It has not been fun but teh dogs thought it was. They mostly played inside but they did get outdoor time. Sonny - I am told a golen but looks liek a lab to me was here and had a blast. I had to leep drying her off as she kept wanting to go out and get wet and that means we get wet too as we go out with them. LOL

Cinnamon had a setback today. But she seems better at the moment. Life is a rollercoaster. I want off the ride.

I groomed for the day and every one I groomed except Ellie decided the weather is too bad so they are coming tomorrow. LOL

I kept my pjs on all day that don't look like pjs. It is one of those days.

I am hoping tomorrow is a good day. Sherry and I are going out on Tuesday so I can get a mind break. It is my day off from grooming and Monday is extra busy. She says where do you want to go? I have yet to figure it out. LOL I think I need dogs and sleep!

Hope the rest of you are surviving the awful weather. Now to keep the groomed dogs looking like they had a bath!

More Tests: She is NOT Contagious

Accuplex 4

Heartworm (Antigen) NEGATIVE

Accuplex 4Heartworm (Antigen) NEGATIVE

Borrelia burgdorferi
NEGATIVE
Exposure and Vaccine

Ehrlichia canis NEGATIVE

Anaplasma phagocytophilum NEGATIVE

We are now doing a fecal. Last night she spit up and spit up phlegm all over my bed. It is the first time she is able to get some phlegm up. The Choledyl had kept it in the lungs vs working like an expectorant. She had her best sleep since this happened. So much so that I kept checking on her to see if she was breathing. Crazy where the mind goes. 

Nava departed today and it is the 1st time Cinnamon was wanting to play with the pups. But in the videos with Nava, you will hear her coughing and coughing. Believe me, this is a better cough and she can breathe without trying to catch her breath. Plus her desire to be with the pups engaged is a positive. She is such a great mom.

Two vets are not better than one. They each have their own bills and ideas. After a hunt to see if Cinnamon had heartworms and whatever, our local vet says I guess we are on the right track. She has pnuemonia. I am awaiting my usual vet's advice. 

I am NOT doing well. Too much - indeed on overload but I will relax when she is well. The rest, I just have to get my own coping skills. LOL

Dogs are doing well. No matter what goes down, we always make sure they have the time of their life. Their happiness is mine - even the dog who peed on the dog bed. Well, that didn't make me happy but I laugh now that the bed is cleaned etc

Winston has departed and is heading to his new home. His humans moved so he stayed here while they dealt with boxes and downsizing and all that fun.

Harlow - still seeing if she goes tonight. Rocco departs tomorrow. 

Bad weather is coming, they say. We shall see. A gallery added later...

Five Pups in House Plus Olders

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Marlie arrived last night, Coco arrived for a play day today. The moms were excited and they were excited to be here.

Vet came and did a checkup and their next vaccination. Coco had hers yesterday.

The adults really like the puppies and so do the older pups. It's an outstanding bunch. Parker came in and went oh pups fun. Every single dog thought they were delightful and oh my the rolling around that Tempie and Coco did was priceless.

Crosby had a bath and I have to comb him out again as he is playing up a storm. Just another fun day here!

Togetherness

Harlow always manages to have fun. She gets so excited to be here.

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It's getting yellow out there. I wish we would get more snow or melt.

The pups are now out with the older dogs all the time except nap times. They still need their naps.

Parker arrived and he loves the pups. The puppies brother Marlie arrives tonight for the week. Ellie comes Saturday for a grooming and play day.

Vet appointment tomorrow. Classes Thursday.

Today was my day off but I still had grooming. Who knew. Next week on my day off I go out. LOL

Tomorrow morning I wash Ozzie, trim feet etc. He departs at 930am tomorrow so right after breakfast he gets a bath. We will miss him. He had a total blast.

Three more days and Nava departs.

Crazy fun was had today. It is interesting as to who plays with the ppups and who says - really?

One Blog Only Today

Night and day we play, play, play.

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As I am grooming my head off, I need to reduce blogs to 1. But I will return to 2 when Nava departs so her bath and departing photos are in the right blog.

We are going to start taking the pups out to play with the adults and get them used to the lifestyle here. Nathan may take our 2 to bed and the other 2 will stay in the xpen at night as we can't spoil them to the bed before departure.

Already they are out with teh adults playing outside.

As you know the adults LOVE playing outdoors when the weather cooperates.

Shady and Nora's parents got home very late and they are now at home.

Ollie came for a play session with his bro. Charlie was here - Mia, Rocco etc. Winston's parents are moving so he is hanging out for a few days. The packing and moving was upsetting him and that is a usual so they come here, set everything up in their new place and then go to their new home with familiar surroundings. It all works.

Harlow has decided to take over Teddy's recliner. Well, Teddy is not here so its up for grabs. LOL

Well, back to grooming. Miss Mia needs a grooming session and will be departing tonight.

Back outside to run with Nathan - the rest go!

Sunday Almost Monday

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Shady and Nora's mom is stuck in holidays. They will come for their duo tomorrow. Charlie will depart tomorrow. Two Cocos depart shortly. We had 4 Cocos here. Come Tuesday I am taking a day off from grooming. Everyone needs 1 day semi off a week. Monday is crazy busy so Tuesday it is.

Marlee and Sadie are here overnight. They took over their spots. LOL

It's been a low key day with play each time they head out or come onside. Naps are taken throughout the day - not together.

Sisters

Nothing like siblings. Yes, they remember each other. These are 2 Leti babies that happen to be sisters. The long coat is Spirit who resides here and the shorter coat is Coco who just departed today.

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We had a light dusting of snow today. Everyone played inside and out and now Nathan is taking a nap. :-)

Dogs departed - more tomorrow. It is getting quiet.

This week we had Ozzie, who is still here playing up a storm and Ozzie who are siblings as well. They knew each other immediately just as Spirit and Coco does. Leti also connects with them still.

I want a nap too - with dogs!

Fun But Tired

I just finished grooming. I have been at it since 8am. To say I am exhausted is an understatement. I thought of skipping blogs but I never have.

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Dogs have been having a great time thanks to Nathan and the son. I play but just with mini bursts.

Little by little dogs are departing.

Dogs have been eating well. Tonight they had steak. The dogs are indulged. Naps, great food, games and much more. Harlow arrived today and her usual, talk to the paw, dad and off she went to have fun. Then when dad comes, she is excited. That's the way it should be. Dogs that are nervous, humans depart and they open up and relax. It makes me feel so good when that happens.

We had schnauzers, a golden, a maltese and well plain fun this holiday season. The humans don't have time to celebrate but what we do for the dogs - makes it all worth it. Till March break... tee hee

The maltese departs tomorrow. To say she is at home here is an understatement. LOL

Short Blog

I started at 8am and just finished grooming dogs departing. I have the same for the next 3 days then I play catch up on my own. LOL

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Dogs had fun. Tenshi was back after the holidays. Benji departs tonight.

Nathan went to get food at Global. When we have visitors and pups we are going through the largest bag in less than a week. It's one of those hidden costs. 

On his way back, a woman was chasing her dog that escaped their house and it was heading for the main road. the more she chased, the more he ran. Nathan came back to get treats and head out to help but he could no longer find them. Hopefully that means positive results. I am glad I have my front door blocked. It gives me peace of mind.

I am eating as I blog - first food of the day. I think a couch is calling me with dogs. In 5 more days, it is a quiet house. Two days later puppy class begins.

2020 Play and Fun

We manage to always have fun here.

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Inside, outside it doesn't matter but it helps thgat we are not dealing with rain or mud. It's not cold - just at freezing so weather is good to play.

Tomorrow till the 6th, the goliday crew departs. Lots of grooming. But we will miss the wild play.

Last Day of the Year

We had a golden visit us for the day. Magic also dropped in for grooming. I made headway and groomed all.

Many photos taken before grooming. Charlie played with the pups!

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We had a dusting of snow enough to keep the mud at bay. Small miracles.

It is hard to believe in less than 7 hours it will be 2020 - double 20.

Here's to happy dogs, happy people and happy life! May next year bring moments to treasure. If you own a house and/or car may it be the year of no repair. lol

We may not make it to midnight - we rarely do - well Nathan doesn't. I try! The dogs try too!

On this New Year I wish that you have a superb January, a dazzling February, a Peaceful March, an anxiety free April, a sensational May, and Joy that keeps going from June to November, and then round off with an upbeat December.

Wishing your dogs 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of good luck and 31536000 seconds of happiness. When they are happy, they bring smiles!

May you smile all year straight through 2020!

Next time blogging - it's a brand new year! We made it to another year and that is much to celebrate!

Departures and Dirtiness

When it all comes down to it, they clean up nicely. Here was Ollie waiting for his Mommy and human sister.

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There is no end in sight to all the mud and wet.

But today the crew chased a red squirrel with the maltese in hot pursuit as well. Then a rabbit jumped the full width of the pool and they were off again. No camera but Dennis was way excited with the action and kicking himself for not having the camera. They all came in mighty muddy and wet. Much cleaning.

Was going to wash Murphy but think not. It is a fruitless undertaken with this weather. I looked at mine and said - why - just comb them out. They will wait till the weather sorts itself out.

Be sure to check out Leti's blog where you will see Zoey and Abby tugging on a video.

I am behind on uploading videos, I have not forgotten.

The dogs are really having a blast. Bedtime is a blanket of hair. It's a riot.

Classes start for Hallie and Tempest January 9th at 6pm. Hope some of you can join us.