Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 12:40PM 
Nothing like snow to get the dogs excited but we hardly got any and they say rain is coming. Here's a gallery of the fun. I was out clicking so you have more photos. heh
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:24PM 
Dogs are having a blast but nothing like 2 siblings to place it in overdrive. Mickey is just here tilll tonight. They have enjoyed each other immensely!
The adults seem to be mellow today. They run and play but do a lot of sniffing. When you don't have snow you have a lot of reading what's there by the dogs. This is how they can tell who was there before them and even how they felt. Did you know urine smell can change if a dog is fearful. Never realized how much till we have our late Whitney who was a rescue and for a solid year she was fearful of everything. Find out more about their sense of smell.
Here's a few snaps from today.
Dogs are waiting for me to watch tv. They need more laps, you know.
Monday, February 22, 2016 at 2:47PM 
Sorry due to how busy I didn't get any photos clicked but everyone was groomed. They also had wonderful play sessions and are now napping with Nathan. While we are at class they will be out playing and running after Dennis. Tracy and Dani will be playing with the crew too.
Me, I am doing blogs so I don't come home to them tonight and then Nathan gets to breed the gals. They depart Friday morning. Busy week but a fun one too.
I can't believe Coco and Doozie have baths in the morning and then they will be off. How did that happen so fast. They are so delightful.
It's a no photo day as we have class with Stone and River. I am going to watch and take videos and photos to share tomorrow.
Pictured above is Spice when she was practicing for class.
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 6:50PM 
The dogs enjoyed being outside more today. It wasn't as warm as yesterday but not severely cold. Here's a gallery.
It was a no groom day and I sort of had pressure to forgo that telling me the pups have class tomorrow and needed baths. They even said our grand daughter Sarah who wants to learn how wasn't home till class so today was the day. I told them how much and what type of shampoo and conditioner and he is showing her how to wash the dog. Got to find solutions without making exceptions otherwise the exceptions will mount up. Nathan insists its my job but he is doing it for Sarah. Nice!
Dogs had a blast running through pool cover water so I will have much to do tomorrow to play catch up but everyone deserves a semi day off, don't you think?
Tomorrow I wash Stone and go to class. Going to be a long day so will have to try to get blogs done early or they will be short.
Looking forward to tv time after doing blogs.
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3:03PM 
Meika wants to say Happy Birthday to all her siblings - Buddy, Chase, Lila, Milly and Suki. May you all have a very special day!!
Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6:43PM 
This is how it works. If you get behind due to unforeseen emergencies well you get extra busy the next day. So today I got a lot done but feel like I didn't get anything that I planned done. We also had planned to take out the Leti pups but really it was a wet mess and everyone looked at me with 4 eyes when I suggested they did. Honest, it was too wet out there.. See the gallery. Small gallery but its really icy out there. I promise to do better tomorrow.
Dogs are really having an exciting time. Dennis did a chase game in the house and I just about died laughing. I played retrieve and Nathan tried to take a nap with them but it didn't work out.
Needless to say all dogs got soaked today.
Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:36PM 
All the dogs are great (taking a nap with Nathan at the moment) - Danielle not so much. She is in emergency as she has profuse bleeding from the stoma. So we are hoping they can correct it and stop the bleeding and send her home but not sure.
We are still hopeful. I am updating the other blogs. This one will be short. Beauty of the ipad.
Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:23PM 
Dogs are really doing well though we now have 4 gals in heat in the tv room separated from the boys and tonight the grand daughters will be sitting with them watching tv when we have the 6 week visit with the Leti Puppy people.
Heats last 3 weeks.
Everyone loves Caddie and Envy.
I am tired. Wish I could take a nap but maybe it's an early night to bed.
The dogs are coming in slushy and I hear by this weekend it may be warm again.
Murphy is a drenched rag today. Got to get her dry before departure. heh
I promise tomorrow I will click more.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 1:37PM 
We have visitors today and we are going out to eat with them. Yes, that means the boys are coming. That means blogs have to be done early and I have to get out of my grooming clothes. hahaha
A few days ago Roxie started her heat. Adele started hers today. Kat thinks someone is in his prime as his teeth are chattering.
It's called the crazy times.
Dogs are all playing but it is rather slushy out there. Check out the gallery. Coco and Doozie have been amazing us with all their bows and twirls. It's a riot and quite wonderful what Carol has done with them.
That's it for today.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 2:30PM 
Circle of love... and the dogs are loving the snow. Even managed to get one of Cooper early morning before he went home. Mostly these were snapped by me this morning. See the gallery.
This is snowballs on the belly weather but it doesn't seem to be an issue with the pups. They ignore that they have them.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 8:30AM 
Five years ago, I wrote - Meet Fiona and sire: Paula's chocolate Phantom - pups. 2 gals, 2 boys. From top, gal, boy, gal, boy. Now to catch shut-eye while Nathan relieves me. 36 hours without sleep is tiring.
Happy Birthday Lady Abigail, Truffie, Sadie and Cody!
Roxie's duo also arrived today.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 8:04AM 
Happy 2nd Birthday Katie!! Wow...has time ever flown!!!
Happy birthday to her brother Odin as well.
Roxie with her 2 beauties!
Monday, February 15, 2016 at 3:28PM 
Teddy has departed. Levon and Trigger has arrived. It's still cold but they are playing outside a bit more that our deep freeze days. See the gallery. This gallery was taken early today.
Just before bed Cooper will get bathed. He departs first thing and I didn't want to get up at 6am and start bathing. So, tomorrow morning he will just get lined combed. Cody and Micky will also depart. But then Alvin comes for a play day. Frannie and Ozzie will drop in. It's going to be a fun week but not sure if Kat and Truffie will survive the boyfriends coming in Wednesday. They will be here 1 week and then when Paula returns from her holiday, we will have to drive them to Barrie at the crack of dawn. It will be worth it at the end of the day.
But I have to say I surely wish I had the pool. Crossing my fingers that April is deep hot spring. hahahaha
Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 3:24PM 
Here's a skimp gallery. I apologize but its still too cold for the dogs to run so I can snap and well its a holiday.
Dogs are loving playing indoors. We are hoping the deep cold goes soon so we or I can get back to snapping but tomorrow I have baths to do for others. Cooper will get done just before bed tomorrow night as his Momma and Daddy are coming early Tuesday. This way I can just touch him up and he won't get dirty. We will also say goodbye to Cody, Mickey and Teddy this week. But we have Levon and Trigger dropping in so a lively place will be had.
Daisy said NO WAY to going out today though we did manage to get her out she thought this was not what sane beings do.
We have plans to watch tv - perhaps something romantic and get draped by dogs. It will be a fun day and I may even have a gin and tonic. heh
We had leftover Chinese - not as good as fresh but hey we had it yesterday. Looking forward to a relaxing rest of the day, I hope.
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:39AM 
Lifting paws is a sure sign it is too cold and if you are Daisy you lay on your tummy and lift all 4 paws and then stand on 3 legs. What a riot she is. Cooper comes in very quickly but he doesn't seem to be bothered as much. They are only out a minute or 2 or 3 at the max. It's an indoor day for the most part. It will be quick outs and ins. Here is the gallery. So this is all the photos you will get.
I think the biggest issue is humans and dogs are not used to it.
Also Spice and Jeannie are in heat so Kat has lost his mind. This is not fun seriously.
We also may do Chinese today as it is bound to be too busy even with take out. We are waiting to see when they open. They tend to come in when they come in.
Friday, February 12, 2016 at 5:16PM 
Yes, this is a half smile - oh - I may be thinking up something delicious to do smile. What a riot. Love it!
We have snowflakes in the air. Dogs are still finding it too cold so not many photos but we are playing like crazy indoors. Here is a gallery. As you will notice with Cooper's hair that it's also windy on top of cold.
For Valentines Day, I may make some chicken strips for the dogs - freshly made. They have to celebrate too and I surely love them to bits - ours and those that visit! Have to make the day special for them too. May start Saturday night.
Us, we are going to do takeout Chinese. I already made a list and we are going to watch tv bathed in dogs. What better way can one spend it. May even have a drink to celebrate
Last time we went out for dinner on the 14th we had to have a set menu and someone tried to pick a fight with Nathan for accidently bumping into his girlfriend. We figure its easier going another day or staying in and getting food in. People get crazy when it is too busy.
So, if you are going out, breathe deep and just ignore and enjoy each other. If it is you and the dogs - well even better, I say. heh Dogs are the very best company ever!
Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:41PM 
Yes, Daisy has the foot up. After I quickly clicked this, in she went. When a dog lifts their paws they are telling you it is uncomfie. So no wild running photos.
The blogs will be extra short but realize they are playing, They are having a ton of fun mostly indoors and they have more humans to play with. That's a win/win.
Here is today's gallery. It's not like yesterdays but hoping it warms up tomorrow and we will have another huge gallery.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 5:04PM 
You finally get photos when I go out and click. I was sick all last night - not up to par but was sick of not getting many photos so I went out and clicked. Here is the gallery. It's still lightly snowing but here's hoping it stays. The dogs surely love it. It's as if they went ahhhhh its snow!
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:35PM 
Here is today's gallery. We finally got a very light dusting but really unless something happens, it won't stay. Dogs were out taking advantage of it and then in usual fashion they take a nap. It is important that they do as they play so hard.
It's nice to have the grabdkids around as they get the running ala grandpa fashion.
Everyone was standing in line for their comb out this morning. They really like the Crumps Beef Tendersticks. Comb outs didn't last too long but they are knot free.
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7:03PM 
Nathan seens to be under the weather (snoring in the office) - Jon too. Me, I am just playing catchup. Looks like Jeannie may be in heat. So we play the game of separation. Here's today's gallery.
We almost had snow but it went away as fast as it came.
The dogs are LOVING having extra people around. I have to laugh as that includes the visitors. They have so many laps to choose from and so many to try to get treats from.
We had a mad game of running in the back. I rushed to get the camera and realized I didn't have a stick in it. Nathan loves when that happens.
Still, we managed to have great fun. We just didn't capture it so you will have to imagine. Sorry about that.