Just a Day Of Course

We have had a seriously fun crazy day but I wil be glad when I get the camera back. But get this Fiona is in heat. She is not supposed to be for a couple of more months and here we go again but Yvonne is going to take her tomorrow till she is done her heat. She's an amazing friend otherwise I may lose my mind and then in November Fiona gets spayed as I lost this window.

Sadie goes home today and I wanted to show you the trials and tribulations of washing a dog ahead of schedule. Don't worry Karen with Nathan home Daisy will be done just ahead of time. hehe

Doesn't she look like she is thoroughly enjoying messing herself up? Oh well, she will get brushed just ahead of time. Got to love a dog that adores having fun.

Nathan gets home around 6ish tonight it seems as he called me from Sarnia. Yvonne comes for a swim tomorrow and to get Fiona. I will wash Fiona tomorrow first thing before Yvonne comes. Zoe also comes for a bath and a playdate then home. Tia also gets a bath first thing as she departs early tomorrow.

Here are some candids from the day.

Lets get into trouble!

Where did they go? Dennis time to take more of those seed plants out oh oh!

I went swimming and so did Daisy - wow fun! Both really did great!

Rafi you play monkey always having fun and taking naps as you are playing so hard.

Bug hunting - seriously ant hunting - strange curiousity but they all seem to notice them.

No swimming topday but when Nathan gets back it's my turn!

Ha Ha I went on the stairs then I had to go for a swim just because. I don't mind going with Auntie Darlah when Uncle Nathan is not around!

Keeper departs when Nathan gets home. He's been a ton of fun!

I could go on and on but I can't as Dennis is doing something with my computer he is hoping to have done before Yvonne arrives tomorrow so no computer for me soon. It's the least we could do with Yvonne taking Fiona.

Till tomorrow!

What a Fun Day

It's funny but you get these gaps of what the hey are they doing and that is what I call Finn and Roxie. I sort of tagged it Romancing the Dam or Trying to.

Roxie played hard to get all the way.

Last night as Nathan didn't have half piling on him and I had them all on me about oh 2am I woke up with a cramp in my thigh that wouldn't go away so I got up to walk it out and of course all the dogs got up to follow me and try to figure out why I was beating my thigh and crying. It was a bad one. I realized at that point I no longer had a pillow and I was literally smothered with dogs as I had to get them off so I could try to walk. If it was a movie it would have been hysterical but it wasn't. It was my life as it was last night. About 330am I crawled back into bed and so did the dogs so I think they are tired today too.

It's a quieter day today and tomorrow as dogs are going home and well Nathan gets home late tomorrow night. Griffin and Daisy come - wow so much fun in store tomorrow. I am jazzed. But Monday I may rest and let Nathan do all the work. How to convince him to groom just one day? Oh I need just one day but I will hear how tired he is from the drive. ROFL Oh well, I should write a blog about this stuff - oh I am.

Here are a few candid shots taken today.

It was a fun and active day but I can't wait till I can capture those real action shots again. I want my lenses back. heh

Busy Times

We are busy this weekend but come Sunday that changes as Nathan returns and dogs depart and I think Daisy descends on us with her gleeful play. We are also going to get a puppy of Fiona's Griffin who is visiting - such fun!

But again I don't have my lenses this weekend nor a stick for my video camera. Nathan has all the good stuff. hahahaha Oh and Jeannie did nothing at the show as she decided it was playtime just because it was too exciting. But that's okay. She's allowed fun even if it is at the expense of getting points. Besides deep down I adore a dog that shows off and has fun at the most inappropriate times maybe cause that is who I was as a kid - if you can believe.

Well here are the photos I did get. First batch is Fast and Furious no hair tie fun!

Next is water dish fun and yes Truffie is standing in the dish with ice cubes in it. Silly boy but all got involved in this game after Truffie did it. I had put the camera down and Sadie actually jumped in the air and landed in it. It was the most crazy thing. Nothing that great ever happens when you have a camera in hand or well sometimes the odd times it does.

The next set is lazing type photos. Realize my macro really shines at still photos. heh Oh why dop you havce my good lenses Nathan - I know so you can take photos for the magazine.

Fun Dawg Play

We are having issues catching fast movement so I am doing still shots till I get my lenses back. We have been busy but having a great time. Darcy was over for the day and got to play with Rafi. At first I am not sure she knew who he was but he knew who she was and then it clicked.

Keeper has been playing with anyone that will play with him. Dexter is amazing in his play finding great fun in a number of dogs. Sadie is a ball of oh my this is all so fun. Lola is a play monkey and doesn't mind me grooming her any longer. She just says give me a treat. She's a riot though as she is one who likes to walk up your body during the night and snuggle. I am having fun - busy but fun!

The Keeper Is Here

Stay Tuned... you get to see the Keeper a Phantom pup from his romance out west that Tracy owns. Tracy is at the specialty with Nathan and Paula so I get the Keeper and he's so fun - so far so good! Adele is going to be ever so tired!

Now if he only would stay still so I can get all of him in.

Short Update

A friend posted this to my facebook page and I had to share - as it is so true!

And I had to share this photo of Terra and Adele. You can tell how much Terra loves the dogs and how much they love her as they all gravitate to her!

Two Updates Today

Photos are below but here is a video taken of DJ and Adele. I didn't even take the video out till halfway through the visit when his human family was here. Then he had a bath and then had another play session with Adele but I didn't click or take video of that. Hope you enjoy the craziness of 2 pups that know each other. Miss Abs was very happy to see him too!

Here are some photos too.

PS: Magic was also here for a bath and I told Nathan to catch Oscar but all he got was blur literally. He also had a bath and has been playing up a storm. He departs anytime. Going to miss the play monkeys fun!

Starting Your Day

This is how we start the day even before eating they are playing. Now you know why Lola and Roxie's hair always looks a mess - Jeannie too but you don't see it in these 2 photos but these were so fun I had to post them this morning.

Oscar departs today and he is now an absolute fun play monkey. He relaxed as the week went by and he has been so playful and fun, fun fun as of late. He stands on Nathan's chest and says - play time? Let's go!

Nathan departs for the specialty with Jeannie Wednesday and won't be back till Sunday. It means it is Dennis and I and I get them all sleeping with JUST me. hahahaha

It also means packing today or knowing Nathan Wednesday morning he will be going insane and then guess what happens when he is missing something. Well, it won't be on me. I told him with me doing the work so he can go have fun he best win me a basket. hahahahahaha I don't care what's in the basket.

DJ gets to come over and play with Adele and Abigail and Roxie - how fun! Panda and Logan just walked in - great fun! I got hugs and kisses! Pepper and Scruffy come in and Scruffy can get his play in if Pepper after spaying is not up to par. Lilly also got the snip, snip Friday. The first crew is growing up so fast.

Just a Few Photos

Other than 2 baths I gave me and the dogs time off today from grooming. I will get back to it tomorrow but every now and then it's quite okay to not pick up a brush. Here are a few photos I managed to click today.

Yes, Nathan gets down on the floor to play with the dawgs and they appreciate it. That's okay, I am caught laying in the puppy xpen. You are more their level and believe it or not they do appreciate this height and play with you differently than if you were standing up.

Rafi and Lola are playing quite a bit.

Finn departed at noon but he also got his play in befotre he headed out.

Oscar started out as a people dog and has now graduated to wild and fun play with the dogs. He was a riot pouncing and jumping all over Nathan and the other dogs. I swear he was laughing. Love to see wild abandonment when lost in play.

Oscar and Adele have found each other too!

In true Spice style Rafi walks up and down Nathan's body. What is it about Spice pups? Oh that's your body?

The dawgs are having fun today. That brings a smile to my face.

Finished Grooming

I finished grooming but had Sadie, Tiger and Benji to do today. Then we had friends over - another breeder and our dear friends who own Milo and Hugo.

So not many photos but I did get Lola freshly groomed.

I groomed her up and said Nathan hurry up and get that photo.

We had Oscar, Benji, Rafi, Jeannie, Roxie and Adele playing up a storm in the back. They were doing the run like hey thing and I cringed going oh my but Benji has to remain clean. Surprise, he did. I was shocked. Benji departs tonight. Finn and Bijoux departs tomorrow. There goes another long weekend.

Finn and Adele gets along grandly but hey she does with everyone it seems.

So I didn't swim as I didn't think it was warm enough. Where is that weather?

Marathon Grooming

As Nathan is going to the specialty I am doing a marathon on my own dogs getting them all washed. Clean dogs are faster to maintain. So, for the last 2 days, I have been washing and washing. Tomorrow Benji, Tiger and Sadie get bathed tomorrow and then they head out. I now only have Shoshi to do so it will be tomorrow with the 3 or later on as in Monday or Tuesday. Tonight I just finished Fiona and I kept saying tomorrow - you can do Shoshi tomorrow and then I said but you have 3 others so I pushed myself and finished Fiona.

The dear husband looked at her before I washed her and said she doesn't look dirty. I truly think he is being nice or he needs thicker glasses or both. But she was starting to tangle so now she's done.

I have learned the hubby is sensational playing with the dogs, Dennis is amazing too but no one clicks photos. I have to wash a dog, click a photo. Then wash a dog, click a photo. Oh well, we had a great day. It was warm then cool. Riley who is just here for tonight tried to go in the pool. We kept saying no as no one was going to go in so in he decided to go. Dennis was out with him and said he fell in but each time I was out with the dogs he was trying to go in so which one is it?

Here's a few photos I managed to click today. Wish I had more. Realize I am also helping feed pups every 2 hours too.

Rafi and Riley get along famously but Riley seems to like all!

Evil Eye Risa After Bath LookNo bath for Spice just a comb out

Abs Chillin' They all love the comfort of the cushions outside.

Ragged Looking Truffie

Bijoux just loves hanging with Dennis.

I give up on getting a perfectly combed out photo of Lola but maybe after she has a bath. We will try. Lola is doing really really well with everyone and she really likes the guys in my life - Jon too!

Oscar and Chewie have been playing tonight. Oscar is starting to truly relax and connect.

Benji gets a bath tomorrow and even though he had one last week he looks like he needs one as he is physical with the dogs and plants so he mucks it up in a big way and gets dirty often. hahahaha He leaves tomorrow.

Lola saying to Dennis, what do you want to do now?

Finn had a shave down but I think he looks cute!

Rafi and Jeannie really are smitten with each other.

Life is good. We are having fun. Hoping tomorrow is a swimming day but after washing dogs only those not washed are going in. :-) If Kat goes in, Nathan is brushing out and blow drying. That's the deal and I am sticking to it.

Baths and More

Just want to share a photo of Anne with the Coop. Bravo, guys!

I have been bathing and I ran out of steam and have 2 more to do tomorrow morning so no update per se. We are still playing. Nathan just doesn't click photos like me.

Everyone is doing really well. I can't believe the Benji departs in 2 days. Tomorrwo is another busy day but I wil try to do better about clicking vs spending so much time grooming. :-)

Early Morning Play

I have learned you ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS groom after morning play especially when we have rain. Check out a few photos of the dogs having so much fun this morning. I think the only one that didn't get into it today was Logan who looked like he needed his sleep. hahahaha

All you need for some fun is a ratty tennis ball and  Nathan who plays with havanese. hahahaha

Later Rafi and Tiger are coming. Scruffy and Pepper just arrived. Let the games continue!

Crazy Dayz

It couldn't make up if it was going to rain or not today so it did both. hehe That's our summer.

I had just finished brushing Lola up and said to Nathan quick get a shot of her brushed. This is what he got. Oh well, she is playing her heart out. One has to laugh at things like this and when the hubby roughs them up after you spent a long time bathing and grooming someone.

That is or kill the husband. hahahaha

The two siblings had a get together. Actually Bentley slept over and they played and played and played.

Levon was over and well Nathan you need to not shake the camera from all your laughter or this is what Levon looks like when you can't contain the laughter. :-)

Brewer had a bath and he is off. We have really enjoyed seeing him this month. He will be missed.

Jlo also had a bath and she was off too and the Dusted one - Dusty - all missed and loved.

Today was a groom and play and fun day. I wish I was one of the dawgs sometimes...

It's Been an Event Filled Day

Well Benji and Kat were running around like crazy dawgs and Benji ended up cutting the corner too tight and splay into the pool.

Poor Benji got his brush out and blow dry before his bath. He gets his bath again on Sunday when he departs. I bet you he is scratching his head wondering why play equals bath. So am I. :-)

We had a ton of fun playing going on today. Here are a few photos.

Boo was here for the day and so was Brewer. They make the most of their time, I tell you!

Bentley, Adele's brother is here just for an overnight and oh my he has tuckered the Adele out. How fun is that?

Lola took to Bentley as if they were two peas in a pod. It was a riot. Lola is finally starting to get we brush daily, you get a treat and she is now saying okay where is the treat?

Dusty really likes the smaller set too. I don't blame her. Dusty gets a bath first thing tomorrow as she departs in the morning. We will miss her!

Panda loves chillin' on the deck. It was a perfect day today for it with no rain.

Sadie is a play monkey and adores the great outdoors.

JLo also departs tomorrow and with all the playing she has done, she will need it. :-)

These are only a few of the photos I clicked today. To be honest we have been having so much fun clicking was secondary. I hope you don't mind!

Crazy Dawg Times

The Look!Tomorrow Adele gets to spend sometime with her brother. How cool is that? It will be laughing time for sure for all!

I am finally feeling better but Nathan has a serious neck issue which he refuses to get checked. It started when he went to the funeral and it has only got worse. I say to him you must move it to the point that it hurts just to gain mobility. You can't hold it in place but I get that he is. I think it is stress induced. This loss has been difficult to say the least. We really are missing a dear loved one. Sorry to use this as a venting - I know its about the dogs but we are about the dogs too. They are our lives and so are our families. Without them we would not be who we are.

We get our grandkids on Wednesday as our daughter goes into Ottawa for shiva (mourning for one week) and our one grand daughter can't miss her Bat Mitzvah lessons (she is going daily - thank you Rabbi) as she is playing catch-up due to hospital stays. This last month has been terrible. She is now off the Remicade due to serious side effects (breathing difficulties, rashes - side effects) and is on another drug. This one will take 6 weeks to work but her bat mitzvah is in 4 weeks. It's always something.

As I was sick and I was truly sick I got behind in grooming - never on visitors - just my own. Nathan said he would help and I suppose he did or it would be worse but wow I am playing catch-up today and it isn't pretty. I am working in-between feedings. Dennis is sleeping. I have 3/4 done. I am thorough so I take my time and not just say I do only getting the top coat. I use a comb on all. So time consuming it is.

It's also pouring so what I get done looks interesting 5 minutes later.

I did manage to take a slew of photos BEFORE grooming so you can see what my dogs looks like before I get to work. I brush the dogs before I groom me but to me they count more. That sounds silly but anything that brings me so much joy deserves my work I say.

So when you are looking at yours going oh my they look absolutely atrocious, smile as it happens here too. It's not often but it does. But I am a crazy dawg person and that's all I will say on the subject.

Truffie has been combed since, Roxie not yet. hehe

Dusty has been groomed and gad I love her silky shiny hair. Much to Adele's irritation she was groomed too and so was Benji but Benji decided to go under the deck and well he needs a bath and that's all I can say. I love his personality. He has such spirit but boy he reminds me of Wasabi - not his mom Fiona. hahahaha Fiona is such a princess and Wasabi likes to muck it up, crawl, get dirty and pounce on this or that. That's Benji and I swear he smiles when he comes looking at you as if he just climbed into the dirtiest hole he could find.

This was Benji before this mornings grooming and before he crawled under the deck. I love him anyway. All I can say is I am glad we are getting a new washer tomorrow as its been hell without one and I am almost out of towels and baby blankets for pups.

Abigail continues to play with Adele as if she is a wee pup. I will tell you Adele has a mischievous soul. She is a happy go lucky, let's create trouble soul. She doesn't back down from the bigger dogs being a tad boisterous. She keeps on going till she thinks she has won. Sounds like Jeannie, doesn't it!

We have been blessed to have Brewer join us this month just for the day. His last day is Wednesday and we and the others will miss that fun spirit. Oh Spice you make such wonderful pups.

Brewer is having a blast with Benji. See Irma Benji's haircut and its highly managable and curly and I think it looks great on him. They have the same hair.

This is Sadie and Lola. They both are really mucking it up with the crew and it is nice to see!

This is Brewer and Roxie. Brewer is saying I win! They go back and forth over this winning business.

Lola and Truffie are exceptionally playful with each other.

I have more photos but to be honest I must get back to grooming. We are having a blast. I am too and I am thankful that I feel well enough to play catch-up and enjoy the dogs. They are what makes my heart skip a beat. The hubby and the family does too. :-) I love them for sure!

Update on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 3:26PM by Darlah

Everyone but Kat, Panda and Logan are brushed. Off to do Panda and Logan then do Kat after next feeding. Glad that is over almost!

Event Filled Day

Last night this raging stomach flu came back so it's been a day of Immodium and lots of water is my friend. I decided not to brush my dogs to give myself a break and tomorrow I will get back to it.

We had the pleasure of Darcy here. (she just went home) Lola, Sadie, Dusty and Benji are playing up a storm. Benji has become so comfortable with life here that he is having a blast being the leader of the mischievous games. I must laugh. Lola has gained her comfort level and have found fun in Dusty, Adele and Roxie. Sadie came in today as if she had never left. We haven't seen her for quite sometime but she said hello to everyone and adjusted before her human Daddy and sister left the yard.

Dennis has been great playing with the dogs like crazy. I did a lot of snuggling and doing retrieval games. Nathan is out running with them as I type.

It's just another day and everyone is having so much fun I expect them to have a deep sleep tonight.

This is a no photo day but I will play catchup tomorrrow!

Ticking: Shoshi

As Shoshi is cut short you can see her ticking. If I went a half of an inch all over her coat, which I did as she was a huge practice haircutting dog for me at one time, it would be even more obvious.

This is Shoshi with longer hair but not as long as she has now. As the white is more abundant you lose the appearance of the black until they are bathed.

This is Shoshi in full coat. You can no longer see the ticking. What it does do is give you an optical illusion that the hair is not a brilliant white as another dog without ticking but if you were to match up the whites next to each without the ticking playing a part you may be surprised that the whites are pretty brilliant. They have to be next to the black ticking otherwise it would give a grey appearance. Shoshi does not look grey as you can see. It's just a trick of the eye.

Ticking can be quite stunning.

A Tuned Out Moment

We just got bad news this morning. A family member who really means a lot to us passed away. Okay all family members are important but this lady was extra special! Due to pups I won't be going in but Nathan will be heading to Ottawa for the funeral just for the day on Sunday. So bear with us. If you are due email or something give us a bit to let us catch our breath.

The dogs, life etc all moves as it usually does. Baths gets done, dogs get brushed etc.

But this one is a hard one as she was a light always never forgetting any of our kids ever. The world is emptier without her and we are indeed feeling the loss.

Days You Give Up

I brushed up the Benji today and this is how he looked by the end of the day. Well, no one is saying they don't have fun.

Everyone played their hearts out. Wish I had more photos, but not today.

Just know we had a ton of fun.