Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 5:23PM 
Sorry the blog is short today but this is Shiner. He was born on May 1. He goes out to do his duty. He is well trained. Paula is selling him. If anyone is interested please send nathan an email at nathan@potechin.com <-- We have him here.
I will resume the usual blog updates tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 5:42PM 
The human is a bit under the weather so no videos - no galleries today across the board. Just 1 day off. Cooper keeps getting to be a sopping mess and so we are doing dryers again. He's a good egg. He never complains but really do you have to dry me again?
We pray to the rain gods not to rain when Cooper goes home. One wonders if they will listen. I hope so. heh
Everyone is doing well but also getting pretty mucky. Weather is like that!
Darlah
Nathan went to handling class. Dennis is sleeping. I stayed at home and Truffie is playing with Cooper trying to get a dolly out of his mouth.
Monday, October 20, 2014 at 8:17PM I thought I would share a few photos I received and then add a few from what I clicked today.
Lainey says:
Hi Darlah,
Just thought I'd send you this picture of Piper from this morning. I got a good laugh out if it and thought you might enjoy it as well. This was how she greeted me, with a big smirk and tail wagging away like she was totally pleased with herself. It should also be known that she frequently looks like this about 30 seconds after a good brush out as well. My girl's got some serious bed head. I hope things are well over in your neck of the woods.
Thanks goes to Mabel's mom for tapping on Cali's home so they could get out and about together! It does our heart good!
Yael says:
Thought you would appreciate this. Harper and his buddy Miki caught in an adorable moment. These guys love each other!
Nathan says:
Miki is the weirdest looking Havanese I ever saw!
Phhtttt!
LOL
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Well we have had a day of rain. The dogs have been soaked and dried and everything in-between.
Teddy says really you want to go out in that wet stuff again?
Roxie says just turn around and follow me. I have no plans going out after looking at that pouring rain. Those humans are NUTS!
Even Pepper thought we lost our mind but she indulged.
Oscar, Kat and Cooper could care less. Bring it on!
Scruffy arrived with his tie out of his head so Nathan was creative. Don't worry Lori, it wasn't left that way. :-)
So, are they closing this thing or what?
Like a mother hen Spice tells Inula off all the time. Don't do this, don't do that. I told you - you best listen. I never saw Spice like this with anyone except her pups when they are in that learning stage.
Some of us find comfort where we can.
Others like to play investigation!
It may have been raining off and on but between running after toys, up and down the hall runs and wet adventures we still manage to have fun. I do believe the crew is mighty tuckered out. They will enjoy tv time after Scruffy and Pepper depart. At least they are now all dry before that massive snuggle fest occurs!
Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 8:09PM 
Oscar dropped in and he's being so great hanging out, running with the guys. Nice to see him doing with the dawgs.
Mabel had a bath and departed. I think she is now totally done her heat. Today Kat didn't react to her. She would have told him where he could go if he did but she didn't have to. Girls going out of heat do not like boys bothering them. Do you not have your brains? I am OUT. :-)
Mabel already tried to make her face a mess. She can't help herself. She's a Spicy baby. She's going to try to go play with Cali tonight or tomorrow. Here is hoping they connect.
Teddy I do not have a photo of but he's running - yes running. I am so proud as he has this bounce to his step and he's excited and running with the guys all day long - run, nap, run, nap.
More tomorrow. We are seeing Cooper and Scruffy and Pepper tomorrow. How fun!!
Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 9:01PM 
Shoshi Shark Fun
Adele says I am going to get you!
Then shake and start again.
Teddy has really got into exercise, running and playing like I haven't seen quite like it. He is rather enjoying himself. I love to see dogs having fun! Who knew he could run like THAT!
Inula just watched the fun!
Oh and that Spice just smiled at it all! Mabel is so much like her too!
Friday, October 17, 2014 at 5:33PM 
Cali With Spice After BathUpdating blogs 1 at a time. We had Mabel drop in (who is in heat) and Kat just lost his brains and continues to do so. We had Lynda drop in to say hello and brought bagels - yum! Thank you truly! We had Cali visit and she had a play and bath. Teddy has been playing and chillin. He rather likes Truffie - how interesting. We had Kona and Cooper depart (miss them already) so its been a busy but long day. I am now just sitting down for the first time so updates are coming.
They gals are saying can we come in, please?
They had a lovefest!
Cali gave kisses to Leti. They are such pals.
The Cali greeting!Then after Cali departed we - well Nathan had tv time with the crew. I still had some grooming to do.
Teddy is such a great boy and he loves everything but his meds. :-)
Oh Risa, you need a brush - so does Logan and he got one. You got a quick one and tomorrow a line combing.
Indoor, outdoor we manage to have fun!
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 6:01PM Well, I thought it was a hot day till Shannon came over and said your house is hot. Okay, I said maybe I am not sick and it is simply hot. So, I put my head in the freezer and I still feel hot. Oh well.
Blast from the past...
Here is a few photos taken today.
Teddy is adjusting well and I gave him a reprieve from grooming today as I do with someone just arriving. Tomorrow he gets the full body experience. :-) He will love it as it includes a massage.
We had tug - its mine no its mine.
Spice thought how silly to be doing that!
Jeannie was a crazy fun dog today!
Trigger let the bath roll off of him. I think I must be sick as I went oh my gad they need a bath.
Levon says I came to play and she wet me. That lady put me in the tub with my brother and she washed and rinsed us both at the same time and then she dried us one by one. Personally I would rather play but this 2 for was interesting. Trigger got to run like hey wet and I got the dryers. hmmm how fair is that? Okay he got the dryers when she was done with me.
Cooper finds Inula fascinating. He wants to lay on her and say I am boss. Inula said NO and now he's still trying to be boss but not laying on her. I think Cooper actually likes her. She's mine, she's mine! He used to do this to Adele but Adele was not even on his radar yet today. Where Inula goes Cooper goes. heh
Kona also is fascinated with Inula. Maybe she has a special smell. But it is a funny thing to watch. Usually she is trying to get everyone to play with her and here she has 2 boys vying for her attention.
I remember you.... still a bond!
Want to go under the deck? Inula's fave spot but she is starting to feel she is too big for such adventures.
Much like Kat Kona likes to play the investigation game but he is always keenly interested in what everyone else is doing.
It has now rained hard and we are inside playing. Time to snuggle with the human Darlah as she needs a rest and snuggles too! The human dad has class with the Inula. I am not going.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 5:38PM Well, I think I have a bit of a bug as I am sweating amd clammy even when I stick my head in the freezer. So we are going to do blogs with photos and no videos. I will play catchup tomorrow.
I did brush everyone out but most of my photos are pre-grooming. This way you get to see dogs being dogs. Inula and Adele are best pals in a huge way!
You can often find them up against each other.
Oh Spice - I just love your expressions!
Kona is here and hasn't decided if he likes the Jeannie pups. He just kept sniffing but not playing. What are these gremlins?
But when it comes to Nathan he just loves the snuggles with him.
The crew is really enjoying each other. We had indoors, outdoors and now tv snuggles. Looks like rain again...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 6:26PM 
Risa had a bath and now I have to trim her pads, thin out her coat and shave that belly. I am doing it in stages as I have a stiff neck today. I am sure tomorrow will be better. Today cold presses, pills and all that.
Cali is coming for a bath on Friday and a small play. I am so excited.
Then we have some fun visitors this week. So exciting. I haven't been myself so this is a fun thing to look forward to.
Monday, October 13, 2014 at 8:42AM 
Hi to both!
Thought you would enjoy these two pictures: Cooper keeping an eye on the turkey and working for a piece. Coop sure enjoyed his turkey...more of the same tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks for bringing Cooper into our lives!
Anne, Russell and Cooper
Happy Thanksgiving Anne, Russell and the Coops! Happy Thanksgiving to all! This is what we were doing before the rain hits. Yeah rain again and I have a bath and grooming on my to do list today.
Try to enjoy the day and look for fun games inside with the dogs if the rain comes pouring down.
I have already changed out 2 pens (Dennis does the 3rd at night so the pups come down to fresh), done 2 loads of laundry - working on a 3rd soon. No shower yet but we will get there. Loved up the dogs and well I am thankful for all the havs and the lone tibetan terrier. Those that are in their forever homes, those that are here and those that we have lost including our goldens and shepherds. They are what makes us who we are - better each day as we strive to get it better each litter and find the fun in all visitors. They make our hearts swell with pride and for those lost they are always with us.
May all of you treasure your moments with humans and canines. No matter what goes on those we love is what we should be thankful for. They bring us smiles and a reason to live!
This year I am also very thankful to see Jonathan our youngest make the leap from a semi dog person to a crazy dog person. Wow!!
Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 3:18PM 
Mabel and the crew at Talemaker wish you a very stomach free holiday. Okay - what that means is don't eat too much and pay for it later. Me, I love the stuffing, the cranberry sauce and the pumpkin pie. Mashed potatoes and gravy aren't so bad but preparation and cleanup - well not so fun.
We are busy today. All the dogs can't wait til they get turkey in their bowls tonight, Logan included.
We have already had the Jeannie pups out 3 times. The moms have had massages and brushes but I need to get to the other adults unless Nathan indulges me. I think it will be me. Or maybe we will have a no grooming day today. We shall see.
I am still playing recovery and cooking a turkey and all that fun stuff. I have already completed 6 loads of laundry - yikes!
The sun is shining. The dogs are enjoying outdoors. Nathan is chilling with some in the tv room watching tv.
We are all playing recovery or trying to.
We hope we feel rested tomorrow. :-)
Hope your holiday weekend is a grand one. Kiss and hug the dogs. Save a piece of turkey for them. They deserve it, don't you think?
Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 4:44PM 
We are busy. We have Panda pups that will come today so a no nonsense blog. I know you understand.
Dogs are great. No one is visiting. It is rather quiet here. As a matter of fact we have no visitors till the 16th. :-) Time to catch-up on sleep, I suppose if allowed!
Friday, October 10, 2014 at 7:00PM 
This is Benji. He had a bath today and a haircut. He is a Panda boy. He has been busy playing up a storm. It seems that Panda recognizes him and although she gave him snuggles and kisses, she has other things on her mind like having pups soon.
This is Bella in class last night. I left my purse at class. Can you believe? The phone - everything. I guess I had other things on my brain.
This is Inula in class last night. Nathan gave her a bath yesterday. Yes, Nathan did. :-)
This was Jon with Let in class last night. Jon needs to practice with Leti as she had a mind of her own last night.
It was a busy day with Dennis and continues to be as we get ready for Panda's pups, doing blogs, trying to eat, feeding dogs etc.
It's a short blog tonight as that is all I can muster.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 4:37PM 
Here is Magic. I took about an inch and a half to 2 inches off of her to get the dead ends off. She had a bath today. I still have 1 more bath to do (Risa) and get everything ready for class tonight and the vets so this blog is short but we are having fun!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7:18PM 
Stealing the puppy toys are the best! Shh don't tell those humans!
Gidget says I remember this place and investigating is the most fun!
Run, Run as fast as I can as Inula is bound to be able to catch me soon!
Lucy says: I can pounce like that too and I did!
So she puts this top knot on my head. I will show her!
Oh Inula you are my best pal lately!
I am the king of investigations and Gidget likes my game too!
We had fun. It is quiet. Tomorrow we shall see if the weather cooperates. brr today!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:35PM 
The house is quiet. We are so busy but the dogs seem to be in a lull. It's hard to explain. Usually Spice is a crazy, fun dog and she has been just lazing around.
I am busy washing my dogs so when Panda has her pups everyone is clean. Clean coats knot less. This way I am not playing recovery.
Logan is here and I have to say Lynda is a truly special lady who has the flu. Hoping she gets well very soon! Think I need a flu shot this year. :-(
I need to replant bulbs and a plant pot but not today as much as Dennis wants me to. I am not superhuman. hahahaha
Tomorrow more tests for Danielle and I have to find out when surgery will occur and when I can visit.
On Friday we find out how many pups Panda has. Remember we were told 5 and Roxie had 6. But many of you saw 6 too. Exciting times. The whelping box, supplies etc are all ready but not my emergency box and this room is still not organized so its functional for me. Can I say I hate climbing over xpens?
Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:28PM 
Risa still likes to muck it up!
Ozzie departed. So much fun that Panda baby is! No one is visiting tomorrow except the Logie Bear and Cali seems to be doing well.
Good news Nathan figured out the electricity in the pool house. GENIUS. He saved us a ton of $$. We do need a car replacement - oh well we will figure it out.
My plan was to wash Ozzie, Spice and Leti. I never got to Leti. Tomorrow as they say.
Something about an irritating video experience and spending way too much time finding a solution.
Jonathan is training Leti. He is doing classes so they had a session today. Good one! Usually its just Dennis but little by little Jonathan is helping with the dogs.
Seeing this week is quiet you may be experiencing this blog being short. I will be busy washing my own dogs before Panda has pups.
Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 7:54PM 
Cali went to her forever home and she was giving kisses! We will miss her tremendously.
They had one last run and they do run and run here every single day!
Ozzie departs tomorrow and as hes not on the bath schedule I was cleaning and cleaning. Oh boy does he muck it up in a HUGE way! He is a Panda boy and he knows how to have fun. I have to say its been such a futile attempt in keeping him clean but I so try.
We have good news and well not great news today.
We will miss Cali truly but she is on an adventure. I just know it. I will feel it the most at bedtime and in the morning.
Nathan's ipad died so he is using mine at night. I get it during the day. I do love him.
The van died and I mean died.
The grand daughter is in Children's this week for surgery to remover her colon and part of her intestine and she will have a bag. They are not even sure this will fix the issue entirely. She will still have to be on these expensive drugs. Got to love it - not!
Adele and Muntuno did well at the show but I heard due to play he didn't look as good as the photo I posted but he still won - bravo. Thank you to Lucia for bringing Nathan to the show so he can do well and pick up our stuff. :-) Without good friends where would we be.
I think I am spent and I may have a gin and tonic tonight. hahahaha
Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 6:50PM 
Muntuno got a bath.
He was funny checking himself out in the mirror a few times.
Brewer also had a bath but didn't click him. Not sure why. Maybe as I had 2 demattings today and 4 baths. Plus I groomed everyone.
This was Scruffy's face when I came out to get him with a brush in my hand. Dennis was out with them while I was grooming and it had a no rain experience. He's looking at me as if to say - its my turn next? He doesn't seem to mind it but I think he preferred outdoors than inside on a table.
Pepper is here as well but I didn't manage to get photos of her that wasn't in the Jeannie puppy gallery. Sorry about that. Lori, you will have to look at Jeannie's puppy photos. She adores the pups. It makes sense. Cali does too!
Ozzie and Scruffy had a smell fest. I am not sure what they are smelling but I find they do this more after a rain as I am sure it must bring the smell to the surface?? Just my thought on the subject. The sun burns everything off.
Cali never ceases to amaze me. She departs with her forever family tomorrow night and her bath will come just before as she likes to muck it up. I will miss her more than you know. She is still a puppy but has been part of our home for quite sometime.
Here she is making a face dive and she doesn't skip a beat.
Spice always seems to have a terminal smile on her face.
And Inula is actually snuggling with Wasabi in this photo. I guess she is now truly part of the home.
It is another wet day but a fun one. The crew is snuggled up damp and messy after I groomed them cause they were back out running like banshees. I wouldn't have it any other way!
Friday, October 3, 2014 at 2:28PM 
Darlah and Nathan,
It has been one year since we brought Shelby home. She has brought so much joy into my life. I want to thank you as well as Spice for creating such a wonderful companion. Not a day goes by that she doesn't make me smile. Have a wonderful weekend.
Barb
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It is raining. Nathan is at a show. Dennis is sleeping so its just me. I will try to finish the blogs tonight. Hoping Adele stays clean so I don't have to wash her again tonight as they are back early tomorrow.
We had pups out before the rain - well we is just me. The dogs joined me. We managed to have fun.
PS: I can't put up a photo of Ozzie. His feet are jet black. :-) He's having fun. Oh this weather....