It's a Day

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It's my stick not yours... okay I will share but you have to catch me.

It's cloudy and cool. Everyone is having a blast.

This blog will be short as I have tummy issues and I need to get into a reclining position but I did groom and I am blogging. 

Lots going on. Dennis had a nice birthday. Thank you for those that said Happy Birthday and went out of your way to make his day nicer.

Nathan just picked up 15 packages of pads. It's been a struggle finding them. Now that we have them maybe it won't rain. This way they will last even longer. 

That's it. 

Buckets of Rain

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This is the look I got when I told this one it is time to go outside. LOL

The dogs are not appreciating the rain. We are not either but Dennis cleaned the backyard so little debris is coming inside. It is Dennis day off as its his birthday. He wants Lonestar chips and con queso. Well, it is his choice. 

Mr. Mickey departed and is shorter than usual. Ellie is sitton on Dennis while he plays his game. She managed to get the highly sought after spot. We have puppies Pippin and Coco here. Playing is going on. The pups are so excited to see each other.

Apryl is having an excellent visit. She has managed to get the top spot in the tv room where Noah and Zoe gets the recliner. Harlow is miffed she can't find the rabbits. I am not sure where they are. Everyone is having a blast despite the weather. 

I could go on. It has been a good day!

Day to Clean Up

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I am little by little getting everyone combed out. The weather is good. Rain comes yet again tomorrow. Dennis has the dogs outside and is busy cleaning the walkways, the deck, the yard. He won't finish today but he will try. The dogs track in all sorts of debris at this time of the year and when it rains they bring in mud until there is enough plant and grass growth.

We had Mocha here. It was truly wonderful for him to visit. He is the chocolate boy.

Yoshi and Cassie are playing non stop. The dogs are all playing and Ms Harlow is back trying to find the rabbits but they are either gone or hiding as the dogs have been outside more than in. 

I so wish the weather stayed dry.

The dogs are enjoying today.

Mr. Brodie is visiting someone that has one of our dogs as a see how he does and so is Ms Katie. We shall see how it unfolds. The worse case scenario they had exposures somewhere other than here and that helps as exposures that are positive is a good thing.

Messy Motley Crew

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Not many photos. Dogs need a grooming but not today. Everyone needs a day off.

The dogs are sunning outside. The weather is good. 

Things are starting to come alive including my tulips that came up a month ago and the snow killed them. They sprung again.

Today, Nathan and the dogs want to be out more than in. 

Finally Sun

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Nicky is so delighted the rain has stopped. We have sunshine out there and Nathan goes from nap to outside but didn't take many photos. Sorry. It is Dennis day off. Dennis gets another day off on his birthday. He told me to thank Sherry for the meta gift card. It is already spent. Guess what he is doing today NONSTOP. 

Apryl thinks she is in heaven outside. We are waiting for Harlow to come. Coco just departed and Fudge is about to. I combed him out earlier but he looks like a complete mess. All dogs play but oh my god some play like they are addicted. That is Fudge.

Tchibo has to be coaxed outdoors but once he is out he is lazing in the sun loving every moment. As a matter of fact, everyone is. It is a happy Sunday filled with sunshine. You can't get better than that!

Dogs are loving the weather. They say rain again tomorrow - thank you very much NOT. 

Sunning Outside With Dawgs

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We had dogs depart - some that came for overnight or just for the day. The pups have departed. It was such a splendid time to watch the play. 

Nathan is outdoors with all the dogs while Dennis makes them dinner. Dash wil be picked up anytime now.

Dennis has tomorrow off and Wednesday for his birthday. Lucky guy - 2 days off this week if you start your week on Sunday.

Rain stopped late morning and the sun came out. Everyone wanted to be outdoors including Nathan. 

Apryl arrived. She is an older gal and really was excited to be outdoors - tail wagging. It's great to watch. Barney is just here overnight and for a groom. He's lounging on the diving board. The pool doesn't get opened till the week of the 22nd. Can't wait till we can all swim.

Katie is trying it out in a home starting today. We are still looking for the right home for a 2 year old male. 

The dogs had steak this morning. Not a soul had their head out of their bowl. Spoiled - nah. LOL

I have Monday off so I am going to go to winners to spend my gift card. Will it be for  me or  forf the dogs. LOL

Mud and Rain

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Noah and Zoe said really you want me to go out in THAT!

It has been raining off and on. Some are napping as I type. Some REFUSED to go outside. Some that did go outside has black and muddy and stuck in branches on them that I cleaned off as Nathan was napping - Dennis too. LOL It is my day off.

Trigger has been playing a ton today. Maybe the rain got him excited. NOT! Mickey has been getting black.

We have puppy galore here. Newt came in barking as he wanted attention. Many corrections later in a stern voice he stopped. He barked to play. He barked to be picked up. He just found his voice but can't do that in a condo, can we? Axel came in licking and kissing everyone. No one minded though. The pups played so hard that they are napping. They are all having the best of times including Ms. Hazel. 

Ollie with his brilliant white coat keeps getting muddy. Someone chewed the head hair off Yoshi. We are not revealing who so I had to cut it back. It will grow again. Skylar was playing like crazy. Tenshi, Charlie, Teddy, Coco, Tchibo and Nicky has decided this wet stuff is not to their liking. Most do not like it including ours.

Nathan is up from his nap. I want to thank Bonham and Axel's parents for the belated birthday present. It is wonderful!!!We had Bonham in the kitchen and tv room with the others and Axel playing with the pups. When the pups went to go outside, Bonham chased and kissed Axel. Oh my gad I wish I had a video camera at the time. Missed moments but wow delightful.Hazel just departed and the rest of the pups are outdoors before more rain comes and they say soon.

Update on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 4:08PM by Darlah

More photos were added to the gallery.

Rain Buckets of That Wet Stuff

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If your dog is not in the gallery, it means they are sleeping with Nathan for a nap. We have a - what's your choice thang going on daily. Some choose to head upstairs and nap and some stay with Dennis and I. The ones in the gallery were watching Fallout with us. 

More dogs than usual decided nap was a desirable thing considering it is raining. There are some that consistently go up. Some change from day to day. 

It is raining buckets and I means buckets. There is no going outside. The dogs won't go out. There is no convincing them. 

It is my day off tomorrow. I would love to find a place that makes wonderful ramen. It's going to be rainy for days. Nothing like good soup to warm you up down to your bones. 

Hope you are surving this wonderful yucky and muddy outdoors. 

We have a puppy called Newt coming. I am beyond excited.

Toasty

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Before it got toasty outside, play was grand inside and then it moved outside. I almost missed it due to grooming.

Things are growing outside but it is still too early to put the rest of the furniture our or the plants so we will be patient. Next 3 days cool and rainy. So much for ruining my day off (Friday). 

Many dogs are departing today. Tchibo arrives.Tomorrow Mr. Opus departs,

Play has been heavy so I have to brush out the dogs departing as despite their grooms - well they played!

It is Nathan's day off. He is still answering the door as that is what he likes to do unless engrossed in a good book or tv show. I just finished Ripley on Netflix. Boy that was riveting but dark. I have it on in the background while grooming.

Dennis did a run thing with the dogs. They loved it. I am mighty tired. So that's the blog. Time to do dogs then eat. The dogs already ate!

Record Breaking Weather

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I still am grooming. We have messy messy dawgs from playing so much. Shall I groom (my own) or watch tv? All visitors are now done. 

I did manage to eat barefoot out back with a short sleeved shirt and I was comfortable. Dennis kept pointing out the bugs that have presented itself. Green leaves are unfolding. Could it really be spring? Our pool opens up the week of the 22nd. 

We have a busy house at the moment. I am attempting to watch a show called Ripley on Netflix. I have dogs wanting to join me and they will when the blog is done. 

It is Nathan's day off tomorrow. 

I have a huge day of grooming as we have 7 dogs departing. Will I miss the warm day? Then days of rain will come. 

Dogs are going to revolt as they have really truly been enjoying these warmer times. Hope you are too.

In a week it is Dennis birthday and he always reminds me it snows on his day but also pointed out global warming. I guess that way he can't be wrong. LOL

Eclipse Day

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It got blacker than black but no eclipse here. Our grand daughter was in Hamilton and got a gorgeous photo.

I had someone send me email - do not let my dog out during the eclipse. No dogs were out when it passed and you could tell as it got as dark as night but we had clouds here.

Dogs went out after it got light again. 

Dogs are having fun. 6 depart on Wednesday. We had many dogs dropped off so families could do the eclipse thing. They will go home after dinner. As it is Dennis day off, Nathan is doing dinner and took a number of photos. I took the rest. 

The weather is good. Things are starting to go green. Will we have snow again? I am sending Nathan to the pool store to pay for the opening. I can't wait to get pups in the pool. That will be fun. 

We had a slew of dogs chasing a rabbit today. They didn't even come close. It sure expelled their energy though.

Love

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Ollie and Petey so love each other. 

Sun is shining. Dogs love it. It is Dennis day off tomorrow - Wednesday for Nathan and me not till Friday. I just have too much grooming to do it on Wednesday or Thursday. Hopefully it will be a warm day then. We shall see. I do not want to see any of that white flurry stuff.

Socks, Harlow, Hazel, Jersey, Kally, Marco, Logan and Panda has departed. I bet they are tired. Just so much expelling of energy going on. It helps the humans have some downtime too on their return. Dednnis is clearly not taking photos of everyone. Just asked him why and he sys it is all in the timing. LOL

Oh well, everyone played. Teddy looks so svelte these days. It is amazing.

Good weather is good for the soul!

Sunbathing Dogs

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It is a small gallery. Dogs are truly enjoying this warmer weather sunbathing all over the place. Not too many photos. It's one of those days but you will see how they are enjoying that sun. I hope warmer times are coming. We need to book our pool opening early enough in case we need to contend with issues. We had enough last year that we are hoping not but this is such a high enjoyment for the dogs and us that we look forward to warmer times. 

A number of dogs depart tomorrow. Opus is no longer rubbing himself in the mud. Harlow did that last night. She gets bathed tomorrow to head home. It's her Daddy's birthday and we wish you an outstanding birthday weekend!

We are going to head outside to enjoy. Let's hope the cold weather is gone but I suspect it is not.

Sun and Play

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Outside play occured today as we had sun then clouds but no rain. The dogs are loving it. It is a different type of play outdoors when it is not raining. 

The photo above is Daisy and Brodie. They seem to have the same stamina and fun. It was nice to capture. They played and played and played.

We also have pups here - Petey, Hazel, Rain and Hope playing like they are everready bunnies. 

We had a number of dogs arrive and 1 never arrived so I am hoping they are okay.

We had a squirrel that I swear was teasing Harlow. Animals are so funny.

Opus is still rolling here and there and becoming exceedingly like a wet rag. He will need grooming in a huge way.

I could go on and on but I won't as we have dinner for the dogs getting

Oh That Rain

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Harlow says - really rain and rain and sometimes white stuff flying around? I am not trying to chase rabbits or squirrels in THIS! It seems they will only go out in stopping windows and that is not happening a great deal. Triggy looked and said really - actually most did. Well not Opus who ended up looking like a wet rag so someone like me had to dry him. 

Teddy keeps looking for opportune food so he is fed between rooms by himself. He so thinks everyone else's food is the best but not for him. He's a svelte thing these days.

Got to go out to Fairview with Sherry. Had Hibachi. Walked around. Great company and then back home to a day off. They have the best donuts with whip cream and strawberries - yum! Dennis said what - you did

Dennis apologized for so little photos. Weather does interrupt that but he did get some.

I have a serious issue with a corrupted mail .pst so it has been challenging. Dennis has made semi progress. It is complicated but he is trying. We also had a backup battery die. That caused some issues.

Dogs are playing. Harlow is whining for food and so is Marco and Brodie. They think Dennis isn't fast enough. We usually feed at 430 and they know. Rain and Hope are no longer eating lunch. Teeth is disappearing but we do not find a single one.

I have a full day of grooming tomorrow. I hope the weather is good. Nathan is off. I am not so I best try to enjoy the rest of the day.

It's Raining

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Not many photos as it is raining and raining and raining. Dogs are playing indoors. I am grooming. I am exceedingly tired. I started at 7am and didn't stop except to answer the door or shove one more load of laundry in. Tomorrow is my day off so trying to figure out where to go as when I sit at home I am put to work so essentially only a partial day off. 

Many still going home tonight. I am trying to keep them inside so I do not have to redo them like I had to on a few.

Thanks to Dennis, he tuckers the dogs out even when it is raining by heavily playing with them indoors. I wish I had his energy but of course he is not grooming.

I am having email issues so we are trying to repair a .pst file. Wish me luck.

One more dog to finish. I already combed her out. Then it is sit in the recliner and try not to fall asleep.

Very Few

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Not many wanted to go out as we keep having rain off and on. Besides it is Dennis day off so Nathan took photos while I groomed. It means we have hardly any photos. 

I am grooming a great deal today and I need a time out. So, I decided to do the blog and I will start in again. 

Dogs are having fun. I just got asked if the owners can pick up their dog 2 hours early due to storm. That means this blog will have to be short as I have to get back to grooming. So much for a timeout. LOL

April Fool's Day

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We had a comedy hour trying to take a photo of Truffie, Tempie and Rosie. Stair covers was falling off. No one was looking straight all at the same time. This was a request from Rosie's humans. 

I was so incredibly busy that I didn't get to comb out Tempie and Truffie but we will try again if we get warning. LOL

It is Easter Monday so I was exceedingly busy with comb outs, baths and grooms. It is the end of the holiday weekend. I am truly exhausted.

Nathan had to go up to Aurora to get pads as they didn't have them local. If you see some, Sherry, we will buy them from you - every last one that they have.

Nathan surprised me with a steak sandwich from Philthy McNasty and he forgot the cheese. That's okay. Was supposed to get one with Sherry on Thursday. Now to think of something else.

Dogs played exceedingly well. Weather is good and well more dogs depart tonight and tomorrow. Holiday time is over for many, I suppose.

We have an older havanese dog and a young dog needing to be placed. For particulars, send mail to nathan@potechin.com

It was a good Monday despite the work and 1 pup departed. Happy to be here - happy to see his humans. That is how it always is. Quite nice, imho.

On Lap Fun

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Doesn't matter where our laps are they always find your lap. 

Our house is a bloody mess. I have a dog to groom but we have sticks, leaves debris on them, on our floor - wherever it falls off and Dennis is noise conditioning them to the vacuum. LOL

Harlow had to have her face washed and I tried a new shampoo that I haven't used for years called Panegenics. She went out and rubbed her face in dirt. She came inside and rubbed it all over the floor before I got to pick her up to clean her. I said to Dennis, I will get the face, you get the floor. I am not sure this floor is ever going to be clean today despite him cleaning it over and over. Couch cushions are also taking a beating so he put blankets all over thinking blankets are easier to clean. It is true.

We have dogs everywhere and tomorrow many depart. They are going to miss each other. It is true that they have a great holiday here then they go home saying - there is no place like home then they can't wait till another holiday. They so have the life. 

Thank you to Tenshi's parents for the lovely fruit plate as a belated birthday gift. Wow - so so nice!

I hope everyone - dogs and humans are enjoying their Sunday. It is sunny - not so hot but sunny out there. 

The dogs - well they are enjoying even if they do have to be brushed or cle

We Have a Full House

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It's cooler than yesterday. Dawgs are enjoying. Some are barking for their dinner - can you imagine? Dennis does night feeding and he cooked up a topper to add to their food. They can smell it so they get excited.

I groomed till a few minutes ago and started at 7am. 

Ollie the Coton and Ollie the havanese departs tonight. 

Happy Easter to those that celebrate. Many depart Monday as it's a long weekend. Some remain. It will apear to be quiet. What is quiet?

Dogs had a HUGE running session. They came in and napped. I would too if I ran like that. Dennis comes in relaxed and plays a game surrounded by dogs. There is a method to his madness.

Dog life is fun today. Even Harlow pounced to grab a squirrel but didn't catch it and Cody who is afraid to go upstairs - which is normal as he is a puppy jumped up on Dennis lap while he was sitting in a chair. Wow - what a capable pup he is.