Lovefest & Play

Dolly, Ty and Dallas PlayingWe had a fun sedate and crazy play day. Does that make sense? We had extremes. It was fun. 

Also want to say thank you to Gerda for her donation to Rescue but I must say when the dogs heard what it was they went nuts. Now I have to buy some. 

Tomorrow we have boards on the deck to replace. I have pots over areas that need to be replaced. That's tomorrow's job. Then I have sanding to do. Sanding will wait till next week after it quiets down again.

This weekend is turning into a busy but bound to be fun weekend. Hope everyone has a fun holiday weekend.

I posted info on Woofstock on our page on the right side. This way I don't have to keep talking about it.

Nathan is already talking about closing the pool and I want the date just before pups are due. We shall see who gets their way. heh

Here is today's gallery.

Ringo departs tomorrow after his bath. We will miss him. He's had a truly fun time. 

Flying Times

Dolly is visiting and she is an absolute play monkey. She's a riot! We have had a low key day but you can't tell that with this flying photo of Dolly. 

Here is today's gallery. Didn't click much but still we managed to have a grand time. 

Not much to say except Holly is doing well in her new home. Odin and Ringo are having a blast. Harper arrived and was playing up a storm. Nice mix at the moment of dogs that want to have fun. It is wonderful to watch.

Blog Issue Fixed

Blogs are now fixed so no worries!

I want to say thank you to George and his wife for taking Holly in and Cookie and his new family. We have been blessed with sharing a short time in both the rescues lives. We hope we made the transition for them easier. The rest of the journey lays with their new families and we do appreciate you.

Today, after Holly departed we also had some pool time. Inula, Roxie, Kat and Ella joined Nathan in the pool while I clicked. It was fun. Inula would run for the door when we went into the pool and now she is jumping off the stairs willingly. It's amazing how with time things evolve. We had just figured Inula was not going to be a water baby and then she fooled us. Kat, Roxie and Ella take it to another level. They make us smile. The rest do swim but they have that special passion. 

Here is a video and a gallery taken today.

I want to say thank you to Jayne McManus for a wonderful donation to rescue. Without the generosity of all of you we couldn't do this like we do.

Mabel departed today and I will miss her. She is a riot. I cut her hair and she stands ever so still but after I am done 1 leg she expects a treat. Now do the next and I will indulge you but give me that treat. I just love her. She is so much like Spice. She is a happy, happy gal. The Brewski is like that too though he doesn't stand still. hahahaha

Odin is here and he reminds me of a smaller version of Raylan. Dolly has joined us and decided playing with everyone 1 at a time was what she had to do. It's a fun house tonight. 

Oh and Logan gave me a kiss after grooming him. He's had some grooming experiences that have not been fun elsewhere so he doesn't like grooming but finally after all this time he is kissing me. These are moments I treasure. 

I am late with this update as the service was down. Now off to update Adele and Roxies.

High and Lows

When you get a puppy each has their own energy level but eventually they get older and they chill. Levon is a chill dog. He plays. He rests. He has a great time but he's not a high energy dog. None of ours actually are but there are varying degrees of how much energy each wants to expel. Some of us humans like to run marathons and some like to garden. It's all okay. One wouldn't want to have a dog that needs a lot of stimulation if you are sedate so its important to tell us what you are looking for as we really care if we have the 'right' dog with the right family. 

Now Trigger used to be a dog that went from dog to dog. He's always been a dawg that has enjoyed moving. Trigger actually gets Levon to love it. It's sort of like the builtin motivator but not overkill. Levon does play and he is really attached to Trigger but Trigger plays then rests then plays then rests. Nothing is wrong with either's choice of lifestyle and Levon gets Trigger to smell the roses so to speak and Trigger gets Levon to move it. It works though they had debates on what lifestyle they should acquire. Shannon will tell you. They compromised or at least they do here. Trigger gets his play on. Levon does too but when it comes to tv time Levon is on your lap snuggled in going ah... now this is the life. Trigger is still yanking on Mabel having a blast. Well they are sister and brother so they have history.

The point of this is we each have our own needs and if you have an existing dog we will spend time doing one on ones a number of times. 

These two love each other. They do their thing but if you watch them closely they always check in with each other. It's subtle communications as if to say, hey are you okay?

We miss this duo already.

I just finished grooming, cutting, bathing at 730. I started at 7am. I juggled a lot but the house is getting quiet. It's been an exciting couple of weeks. Holly is the last to depart tonight of those leaving. Those that remain will go ah bed space but sniff where's the crazy fun?

Tomorrow Holly the rescue will most likely depart. Then I may find some pool time. After today, I earned it. Mabel leaves and Dolly Parton arrives. Quieter but still fun. 

Here are a few photos. With all the grooming, I apologize but I hardly clicked. Actually Dennis did most.

Oh and I didn't groom 'my' dogs. Tomorrow I play catchup.

PS: Everyone had a BLAST including the pups.

Busy Day

It's been a really, really busy day and tomorrow is the same. We have many pickups and baths, haircuts and grooming. Nathan will come home tomorrow night to a relatively empty house. heh

Everyone is in need of baths as we had mud this week. It's just a reality. 

Dennis put a water bowl out with 2 huge ice cubes and Inula steals them everytime. It's almost like a comedy act to watch it.

Clarity departed and to me she looks really healed now. That chapter of her life is done now. We can't try to take her back now, Christine. (tease) With all that onesie stuff on she hardly had a tangle. Nice hair!

I gave Holly the rescue a bath today as she will be going home first thing Monday unless they don't connect. It's a little early but I won't have time tomorrow or Monday morning. 

Nathan came home and told me how exhausted he is. I think we need a break from shows. I would have traded with him in a heartbeat. I had 8 dogs to wash - some haircuts and 11 tomorrow. Monday it best be warm as I am climbing into the pool and may never get out.

Cooper had a blast and he LOVES the pups. He loves the girls but oh my he thinks Murphy shoots the moon. It's a riot!

Thank you to Clarity's mom for her donation to rescue for the baskets. Deep appreciation.

The pups are playing like crazy. Murphy and Satch depart tomorrow. Saffron will be back in her funk. She's such a spoiled thing. Wait till she has little tiny pups to play with and will Adele and Roxie trust her to play with them?

I have a terrible neck ache. I am trying to exercise it out so I keep movement. Nathan always talks about the dogs piling on him. I never talk about it. But Holly sleeps on my neck, on my legs and anywhere where she is touching you. It's endearing but I think the neck is not happy.

I think tonight I will fall so deep in sleep that I won't notice a thing. 

One more show, dogs to do, come and go tomorrow then Monday a tad busy but nothing like this weekend. I miss the dog fun but recovery is nice too every now and then.

Here is today's photos. Sorry I could only take here and there and sorry no time to take out blurry, photos that should be removed so forgive me. It is what it is.

'Nother Day of Having Fun

Here is today's gallery.

Had a really, really busy day. Got everyone groomed, baths done, dogs played with a number of times and more grooming and now blogging. 

Let's see what I can tell you. Murphy loves to get wet and mucky. Satch does too. 

It's Anne and Russell's anniversary. We hope they are having a grand time. Coops is having a total blast here. He so loves the puppies. What happened? Are they old enough to be really fun now?

Lots of the photos are blurry but Dennis doesn't know how to do the settings on mine. He's used to Nathan's and Nathan has had his at the show. Two more days of him working the show and oh my gad life gets normal. hahahah What is normal? 

Poor Adele and Roxie are in full blown morning sickness that runs into night time. Poor things.

New HairDo

I keep meaning to post this. I received this from Abby's mom. It is her first haircut and I believe Patches has the same hairdo. Stephanie Smyth did it. Love those white paws!

Just a Few Pix

Just a few pictures today as Nathan had the camera for the show and guess what he didn't get to use it. One has to laugh.

I had a very busy day but its busy till hmm Monday night I think. 

Here is today's gallery.

Weather was lousy. Yvonne came to visit. Nathan finally got home and now I am updating the blog. heh

Adele wants to snuggle with me always. She just started getting a little belly and she doesn't want the boys on her. Interesting enough Cooper gets it and just snuggles up to her side. Let's see how or what he does the rest of the weekend with her. 

Inula thought Cooper coming was the best thing ever! Inula was so crazy with excitement that Cooper had to put his back to her to get her to calm down. It worked. I love observing the dogs.

By Sunday night it will be quieter and even more so by Monday. 

Holly the rescue may go home on Monday. Life moves forward always. Sometimes it feels like it moves backwards but it can't.

Thanks goes to Anne and Russell for their donation to rescue. It is MOST appreciated! The rescues will benefit truly!

Sprinkles and Threats

Nathan is off to the show tomorrow (local) so he will be home nightly. I wanted to go but looks like I am holding down the fort. Last night we had a visitor sand I was giving a haircut. Sometimes I am always working. 

This is Buddy and Tucker. They live with each other and boy can you tell. They just have that close relationship. 

Tonight Clarity departs. Tomorrow Brie, Colby and Tiny depart. The Coops arrives to put a little spark into the atmosphere. Inula will be thrilled too. She really like the Coops and so do the gals. We do too!

Here is today's gallery.

Tomorrow Yvonne comes for a swim. We shall see if the weather cooperates. 

Saffron and Murphy are so thrilled with each other. Let's get green together. Got to laugh at those two.

Updates coming to Adele and Roxie's blogs.

Rescue Help

I have never asked before but I am now. Rescue can use the proceeds with an increase of rescue dogs coming in.

In November we are having a specialty in Toronto and we are doing baskets (they will be in a silent auction) to proceed rescue so I am looking for donations. It has to be new but it doesn't have to be big. Anything dog related would be MOST appreciated. We will place your name as donating and the dogs will thank you. Depending on what I receive, I will put them into related baskets to be bid on.

Items can be toys, treats, bowls, grooming products, beds, drying towels, clippers, etc - ANYTHING dog related. 

As I am in charge of this I need to start collecting soon so I can know how many baskets we will be able to put together. You are also welcomed to come out and bid on the baskets in November. It gives you the opportunity to see the baskets, watch the dogs in the ring etc. If you can't come, I will be taking photos.

So, if you can help, please let Nathan or I know. We can pick up or you can come visit and drop it off. Just let us know. 

Can You Believe?

I just have a tail and head hair to brush but this human insists on brushing me anyways. She calls it conditioning. I say conditioning my ahem!

It's been threatening to rain all day. Still, it hasn't. 

Clarity seems to be getting better. She is sporting a onesie that velcros up when she needs to go outside. She looks good in the colour, don't you think? The dogs are no longer sniffing her up in a big way. That's a good sign.

I see Woofstock is September 26, 27th. I do so want to go. Is anyone else going?

Looks like Cookie the rescue is doing well and Holly the other rescue may be going home Monday. I am ever so happy for them.

Murphy has green feet as the lawn was mowed, then it rained last night and well green they became. She wasn't the only one. It's either mud or green. Got to love it!

Trigger and Tiny was caught playing a game of body checking. Got to laugh... boys...

That's it. Hope you enjoy the gallery!

Protection in Numbers

Everyone can smell Clarity is not her usual self. She has just had her spaying and is twitching and is itchy. We are giving her some Benadryl to relieve her desire to scratch. 

What I found interesting is the girls rallied around her protecting her, almost a mothering instinct, always checking with her. 

Here is today's gallery.

Mia has arrived safely at home now. Bauer is now home. Both had a great time. 

The boys are full out playing crazy. Running like the wind with Inula in the midst. Nathan just came in all excited talking about the great race they were all doing. I said did you get photos? He said no. I forgive him. He's tired. So am I. But get this hes helping out at the Markham show this weekend. Oh boy. At least hes home each night. How did I forget about this show. No, he's not showing but setting up and ring stewarding. 

Oh well 8 more days and I am sanding doors. Summer is coming to an end and puppies will be here and so will the next round of heats. heh Not looking forward to no sleep with pups but excited about them if you know what I mean.

Changing

Mia had a bath and is all ready to go home bright and early tomorrow or is she?

This photo was taken 5 minutes after the top photo. Got to love it!

We will miss her - so will Truffie, I imagine! Can't wait to see the pups when they are born. 

The dogs had a really great time today - each and every one. I caught them yawning mid day they were playing so much. You will see it in the gallery. Don't worry they nap and then play again.

Nathan will be home very late so we will be waiting up for him. Inula today got Select towards her grand championship. She did well this weekend considering. We are proud of the team.

Here is today's gallery.

Everyone is out of heat - hooray tomorrow though Clarity is here and I want her to play with more sedate dogs so we will be acting as if we have a heat. She just had her surgery. 

Bracing ourselves for the next heat cycle coming I am sure next month. 

Pool Thursday when Yvonne visits. I hope I get in sooner than that though. :-)

Geez summer is almost gone. 

I have to say I have some of the best puppy people as friends. They let me know about things they are selling that I could use first. One of the items I am buying will replace that gate that is falling apart. The gate became available just in time as I think Kat has killed the one we have. Good old heats... a must but really...

Inula Had a Win

Best of opposites today. Lots and lots of dogs she beat. Considering the politics, I am impressed in a huge way. She got lots of points towards her grand championship.

Warm and Inviting

Holly says we had a blast today but why do all the boys like me too much?  My sister Ella says the same. So the girls are going out then the boys.

Mia departs bright and early Monday. Truffie will miss her!

Looking at my dates Leti is actually due next month but so is Inula and Panda. So this lull of no heat is not for long.

Adele and Roxie are acting pregnant. 

Nathan doesn't get home till tomorrow probably between 10 pm to midnight. We will stay awake and wait. If we go to bed he will just wake us all up. 

Here is today's gallery. Olive and DJ depart tonight. Brie stopped doing her shimmy after her haircut. What I mean is it made her itchy as ever. She is much better with a little growth. I want to swat the groomer. :-(

We are going to try to have a low key night. I am already yawning. When Olive departs I will crawl on to the couch and chill with the dogs. I just have to try to stay awake.

No more shows for awhile and best of oppsites for Inula at this show. We are going to take a break. I will enjoy it. I hope Nathan does too. We have pups coming, heats and well doors to stain and well I need some downtime before I have pups keeping me awake for endless hours. heh

Ignore the violin. I am just tired but enjoying the dogs. I look forward to getting my bathing beauty and dryer back. I hate washing the old way. It takes way too long and they don't come out as good, imho.

Fun and Spaying

Just received a photo of Clarity. She got spayed and she is wearing onesies. Make sure you take it off each day and brush. She looks great in clothes. heh

It's a plane....

Olive gets a bath tomorrow and departs. It's been wonderful having her hang out. DJ also departs. He just arrived - I know. He surely is one of the guys who love all of the girls. :-)

Guess who needs chillin time. Me too!

We had rain again today but it wasn't so bad. Cloudy - yes but nice and cool so we had play and lazing on the deck. It was a good day.

Bauer is on a mission. He was so fascinated with the birds in the yard. The birds not so much. heh

Panda really enjoyed telling Saffron and Olive what to do and what not to do. hahahaha

Cool air - ah its nice but I wonder what human daddy and mom will think when they come get us. They have been lazing in the sun.

Love how they sit on the deck and peruse the yard.

Pepper had a bath (not in this photo) and now she knows its time for all this crazy fun to end. 

Colby can't seem to keep his hair in place. It tells me he is having a great time.

Ringo uses the chair to pounce. I have to laugh as he does it every time and they keep making themselves targets. Yes, its a game.

Was going to put up more photos but I have to give another brush out to Scruffy and Pepper so no more tonight. I am actually VERY tired and hungry. Oh well.

It's Been a Slice

Can you say muddy dogs? Holly was so bad I had no choice but to wash her. Here she is in the photo but this was before she rolled in the garden. Most I am getting away with just rinsing. Not her. 

Here is today's gallery.

Nathan has my dryer and bathing beauty so I am doing bathing the old fashion way. Tomorrow it will be Scruffy and Pepper. Saturday DJ, Olive and Rafi. 

Rafi doesn't look bad here but oh boy he's been rinsed off a ton. hahahaha Got to make it to bath day.

We had a ton of rain. Nathan said it took him 5 hours to get to Brockville as he was driving with the storm. 

Hoping we take a break from shows as I have doors to stain before pups and I do so know they are pregnant. 

Mia is still here till Monday and the boys know she is here so there is that. It's stress-filled for the boys who I have to wash daily their undersides. I look forward to Monday so boys can go back to normal and then watch Leti will come in.

I rinsed so many dogs, washed so many covers on couches and washed so many floors. I think I am done. It's time to finish the blog and watch tv with the dogs. 

No more rain this weekend - PLEASE!

Swim, Play and Fun

This is Teddy after his bath. You will see some of him before his bath. He cleans up nicely! He was just visiting to get a clean up and a small play.  Check out the gallery. Ringo, Levon, Trigger, Brie and Colby went swimming today. No one else wasn't interested. Sometimes they want to swim, sometimes not. None of my guys was in the mood except Ella and Inula but I wasn't keen on blow drying Inula when she has a show to go to tomorrow.  I still have packing to do for Nathan etc. 

Everyone had fun. I didn't go swimming either and I LOVE to swim. :-) Rain comes tomorrow and lower temperatures. Oh well.

We have a rescue called Holly who was given up by an 88 year old woman that could no longer take care of herself or the dog. She is very overweight so we did take her into the pool and appeared to enjoy it.

Rafi is highly keen about Ella and Holly. The girls are very desirable. I caught Rafi laying on his back mighty comfie in the tv room. He is mighty comfie here but if Ella and Holly come into the room he is up and flirting. It's a riot.

Well that's it for today. Check out a video of Max swimming on Jeannie's blogs. I will also be updating Adele and Roxie's blog.

Everyone Loves

Everyone but especially the boys love Holly just like they love Ella. Oh my. We actually give her a break so she doesn't get so much attention. Ringo LOVES, LOVES LOVES her!

Here is the gallery.

We are getting sprinkles and today we have a lot going on. Cookie the rescue is going to his forever home tonight. But this afternoon we get another rescue who is overweight and needs to lose the weight. She is 5 years old and will be staying with us so we can assess her but we may have a home for her already. We shall see.

Dogs are not thrilled with the sprinkles we are getting. It's a no swimming day.

Nathan is off to the tibetan terrier specialty Thursday till Sunday. Wish I could go but didn't time out. Hope he buys me something to make up for it. 

Mia is doing well. She really loves Truffie and he loves her.  She's so loving. Such a delight to have visiting.

That's it for today. Figured I best get this done early as its crazy busy. Trigger and Levon comes any second. Can't wait!

Happy 1st Birthday

2 of the siblings got to get together!
Here's the birthday kids venturing outside - Patches, Max and Abby. May you have a sensational birthday!

No update today other than the birthday so the birthday crew can be the focus. We return to our usual tomorrow. Everyone had a total blast today!