T.G.I.F.

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Hallie is moping. I am looking for ways to get her out of her funk. At bedtime, she is wonderful. She body snuggles like no other and of course wakes me up kissing my face.

I am sorry I am so late for the blogs. It's just been one of those days. When I do puppies, I am the one that stresses and frets around here. The guys think I can fret so they do not have to. After this, I need to do chores - all the things we do before bed.

Weather was good and the dogs appreciated it. The dogs and who they play with and what fun they have is unique each day. Some make friends and that's their pal throughout their holiday and others play with someone different all the time. 

The dogs enjoyed the sun today. They are TVing it with Nathan and I am doing all the rest till Dennis gets up. 

Ms. Daisy left a bit ago but we get to see her later in the week. Ms. Harlow grabbed her fave spot cause it's hers after all. I could go on but I am too tired to. Forgive me.

Last Blog for Tonight

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Everyone has messy hairdos. I did partially comb him up in my half awake state but here is is. This is how they look after a good run.

I can't believe Daisy is going home. Congrats on the move and living closer. 

It rained enough to save Dennis from watering plants. Thank you mother nature.

Dennis has now started doing an end of the night run. The dogs actually sleep better.

Dogs are getting along and enjoying each other. 

Fun Play Of Course

Leo is focusing on the crazy birds we have buzzing the yard. I swear they were playing and Leo was extra fascinated.

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Despite we whelped a litter and I was up all night with Willow and still haven't had sleep, the dogs are managing to enjoy. I can't do the run game with my knee nor can Nathan but maybe when Dennis is up, he will. I am sure he will. He loves it as much as they do.  He went to sleep about 230. I suspect he will be up at 9ish and can run his fool head off with them.

I did play a fun game of find the treat. Don't worry - even those that can't find get a treat. 

Ms Coco the Maltese no longer needs her cone and Riley no longer needs her onesie. 

Nathan made some steak and cut it up in tiny pieces. That is their addition tonight to dinner. Hey - I wanted a steak too. So laughing...

The dogs really had fun today and the day is not over!

Hang Out, Play or on a Mission

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It's been a day emotionally, fun times and crazy busy. But we manage to have fun. This is Crosby above - a man on a mission. 

The weather was good for play and for lazing or whatever you want to do. Nathan fed the dogs yum bacon - just a little for them to say - yum. I cooked it today. They are now doing tv time but they will be going out again shortly. 

We are on watch for Willow.

Sorry for short blogging but really sometimes you have to.

Fun is the Name of the Game

Each day I take Riley's clothes off and Coco's collar off and give them a comb out. Riley is at the point we are going to try to see how she does without wearing clothes. Wearing clothes are necessary at times but they mat if you do not take them off to comb out. 

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Dogs had fun. It did rain. Then the sun came out. I did get into the pool for about 20 minutes. I laid on the pool mat and promptly fell asleep. I still am not getting a good sleep at night due to this leg. 

Willow goes in for her xrays tomorrow. Nathan gets his annual blood test and his hematoma looked at. It is better. Mine is aggravated and I am still icing.I told a friend that using my arms to push up off the floor will at least have the benefit of firmer arms. She dispelled that thought. I laughed. We have been friends for a very long time so I laughed. 

Looks like it is going to rain again. No watering plants for Dennis but it also means the running game is  upstairs in the hall. The dogs don't mind. They come down to nap after that in the tv room with Nathan. Nothing like expelling your energy with games. Plus - the dogs LOVE it!

Last Sunday in July

The summer is going by way too fast.

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Dennis has a migraine but is trying to work through it. He has lots to do tonight. He will finish the xpen for Willow, add the temperature controllers, heatlamp, camera etc. He wants to do his run tonight with the dogs but he is waiting till the sun goes down. It is still hot so the dogs are layimg all over Nathan and well chasing cardinals that live in our yard. We have had a pair for as long as we have lived here. They can easily get away from the dogs but the dogs sure have fun trying.

As I type, the dogs are hanging outside seeing it is cooler with Nathan and Dennis. Me, I am blogging.

Nothing Like the Runs

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Riley is here after her spay so you may see her sporting her cool onesie. We take it off while she is on the couch at tv time. When you are doing the onesie, remember to comb out DAILY. That is what I will be doing.

Mr. Ollie who is photographed above thinks he is the king of all he surveys. It makes me laugh.

Despite the lack of sleep Dennis had, he ran with the dogs. If they miss a day of running, tehy are after him as if to say - really not today? It happens on teh odd day but he plays something different with them. The run game though is entirely the most desirable. 

The dogs had a great time. They are eating a tad late - just now vs 430. Got to mix it up some.

Thank you to Dorothy fir dinner tonight. Spirit is taking her time and we all need and want sleep. Nathan said he crashed for his nap. T hank you from Brodie's parents for a lovely bracelet she made herself and chocolate cake. Really special and thank you!

Mini Update

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With 2 pups departing, all we could manage was a mini gallery but Dennis did a few games with them. They have been inside and outside playing. They had a great time. Everyone gets along ever so well.

Now Dennis is heading to bed to get ready for Tempie Puppy Duty tonight. He had little sleep and need a few hours to pull off tonight.

We are on watch for Spirit's pups. Otherwise it is TV time with Nathan while I type and more outdoors before bed. 

Tomorrow Jasper and Benji depart and a couple arrive.  Now to check Spirits temps and update that blog and then ice my knee.

Short Blogging It

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When sometimes the dogs play they appear to look like they are dancing. It's such a fun look. 

Today we have siblings here - Ollie and Lachlan and seriously it is hard to tell them apart. I may let them both out to the front dor when Lachlan is picked up and see who gets more excited. LOL Just teasing but boy do they resemble each other. Lachlan is here for the day and Ollie (we have 3 Ollies at the moment) is staying for a few weeks.

It is the long weekend so it is busy. 

Spirit had her xrays today. 

It poured this morning and voila the sun is out and it is steamy. That seems typical this summer season. Pups have had baths that are departing tomorrow and they are about to get steamy outside playing as I type. 

It's Play and Hanging Out

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I am so late tonight as so much to do for pups to go home and Nathan was at the doctor and is now on antibiotics for his knee infection. 

We had new visitors here for overnight and just play. Everyone had a blast. 

Me, I am trying to finish puppy stuff - having fits with my printer, my knee - about to give up - get ready for xrays for Spirit tomorrow. Just juggling so blogs will be short. 

We did manage to have a ton of fun.

Long Day Sorry Late

Long day doing so many things including grooming. 

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The dogs have fave spots and Alfie is coming out of one. Everyone likes this spot. So if you have a table with a shelf or platform - whatever you want to call it underneath, the dogs will love this spot.

They also love anything up high and open door crates. They have their spots that they like the most.

The dogs got to play with the pups and it was perfect weather. Think Nathan soaked his leg but I didn't catch a breath and I still have lots to do so short blogging. I also have to get ready for pups departing in a couple of days. I am partially ready but had to order last minute items. 

Koda and Harlow depart tomorrow. Missed beyong belief. I have not looked at the calendar - those 2 were on my grooming list for departures. Is it a long weekend coming up?

Cooler Daze

Someone has to be on watch at all times of the day. LOL

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We had a cooler day after the storm hit last night with lightening, thunder and huge hail. The dogs couldn't go out at bedtime as they would have been pelted. One wonders why we do pads and outdoor training. There is a reason. 

Today it felt refreshing with a slight breeze. It was the kind that you want to open all your windows for fresh air but can't do that with wee pups. 

Dogs were delighted with the weather. We had Tenshi, Buddy, Ty and Ellie depart. Tomorrow Barney departs and Emmy arrives. I also believe Winston is here for the day. Wednesday Koda departs. What a ball of fun will be missing here. Oh my gad she needs a bath. LOL

Dogs were in shape to do running games with Dennis today as it was so nice out. Yes, I miss the pool but this was a nice change for the dogs and for me too. Heat will come. Summer is not over yet!

Rain Then Sun

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There is a theme going on this summer. Rain then sun heated up. Dogs played indoors for the most part this morning then were outside hanging out in various places.

A few are going home today. It's been a busy summer and welcomed. I am glad people are getting away and their dogs are vacationing too. 

TV time is a hoot. Love the dog snuggles and Nathan does too. 

Lots of Play

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The dogs were playing like crazy. It was an absolutely hot day. They found the air was inviting but also went out many times a day. 

Dennis did the hide the treat game. He also did a run game upstairs. They so adore both games but I think the run one is the fave. Can you blame them? Even wee pups like that one!

Got to Play

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Everyone is having a ball but I tell you the humans are trashed. Dennis is working on about 4 hours sleep but things to do. The rest of us doing all that we normally do plus pups. Got to laugh. 

So, this won't be a long blog but the dogs have been really playing up a storm. Harlow decided she would lay on the steps today that have water on them. I went to grab my camera and she just sauntered off.  She did not swim. She just cooled herself off. 

No one else went in the pool. Nathan has a banged up knee. Yes, you heard that right so he sat in the pool today. I have been unable to. Last night Nathan went to bed at 945. I was still finishing up at 1045. Hoping me and the dogs go to bed earlier. LOL

We did manage game time and running though Dennis looked like he ran in slow motion. It will get better as we adjust. 

We have some truly outstanding players here at the moment. The dawgs - all of them are having a blast. Good for them!

Very Hot Day

Dogs are not happy about the heat. They said at one point it felt like 111f. Vivi held up her foot - an indicator too hot so we are going out for 5 minute or less. We have water dishes cold everywhere. 

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We are doing short blogs today as pups need to go to vet and Dennis is off. We are also on Tempie watch. 

Just know the dogs are having fun inside. I am thinking up games and entertaining their brains. 

Oh Boy That Heat

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It is really hot. Poor dogs simply can't stay out that long and we have ice in bowls. We do many many small stints outside. It is too hot. Thank you that we have air conditioning. The poor dogs would be miserable and well face heat issues. We only had the pups out for a small amount of time. They will be going upstairs to play as its too hot. When they have their tongues out to their knees - well not literally but you know what I mean, you MUST listen and not put your dogs in danger. 

The smart dogs would go out and then stand at the door. Really - are you kidding?

So we played a ton inside. They say tomorrow will be like this. Maybe Thursday?

Dogs really like the shade. Me too. 

Did get swimming in. Knee is not in excruciating pain like yesterday. Iced it 4 times and wearing my brace. I am determined to get this to heal. Nathan did something idiotic - well we all do that sometime in our life. He went to brush some crumbs off the burner and it was hot. He now has this mega blister. 

We have air. I said that already - but we have air. The dogs and us are way thankful. Plus the Maisels brought us Purdy's chocolate covered cherries. Wow - thank you. 

What a Weather Day

Can I go in now? It's sunny NOW!

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Rain then clouds then downright muggy and hot as I type.

I went to see a specialist today for the knee. He manipulated it in such a way that I am in agony. How foolish of me. I was hoping for a cortisone shot but he said that only deceives you and then you will damage it more so best to do tylenol 1s when the pain is real bad and Aleve and more Aleve. No more walking over xpens. No more running marathons - me, I don't do such stuff. Ice several times a day. Don't allow it to get stiff but do not overdo. Pillows under leg. Raised position as much as I can. Exercises to strengthen after pain subsides completely. He tells me it is a Grade II but really almost a Grade III and I will need surgery but we are avoiding that. I went back in as I couldn't handle the pain and to be honest, I had a temporary status of stupidity. Yep, that's me. So, if I looked stoned, I may be pouring gin and tonics for myself night and day. Yes, I am laughing. the dogs know something is wrong as they are licking my knee all night long. They seem to take turns. This too shall pass but I have no patience for 5-6weeks. Whine, whine, whine - so sorry. 

Think I will go lay in the pool and see if the crabby me goes away. The dogs and I. Dennis said too hot for an outdoor run.

Busy Times

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No matter how crazy it gets, the dogs always manage to have fun.

Nathan said I have such a backache and neck ache and leg ache. I do not understand. I said its sleeping with the dogs. LOL I did laugh.

Ella did not go swimming with Nathan today - her choice. Now that is interesting. 

I thought my washer was broken. It seems I put stuff in it that was too jam packed. oh oh Got told off for that. So laughing. Can't have dogs and pups coming without a washer. 

It seems to be glorious for playing early in the day and by afternoon it is downright scorching. 

The dogs are playing hard and well look like their messiness is earned despite combing out. 

I had a long day of grooming. Tomorrow is my day off so I am doing Lexi just before bed so Nathan can spruce her up tomorrow. Rain they say but a day off is a day off. 

Saturday Mid June With Dogs

Alfie is a strong swimmer. 

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He's not crazy about going in but once in he swims and swims.

Simba departed. No more puppy play for him. The pups and us will miss him. Thunder is supposed to go home tonight.. Tomorrow Juno and Leti depart after grooming and baths. Monday is my day off and they say rain. 

The dogs are funny running like banshees in the morning and when it gets hot either walking on the stairs of the pool or lazing. 

Jasper is having a magnificent time trying to capture birds along with a few others but Jasper is so into it he is often seen face plowing trying to out maneuver them. Jasper tends to get the others into the game too but he is most physical about it. You may see in the gallery his dirty face but don't worry - when done we clean it off. A dog has to have fun, you know!

Ms Olive is still a diva. She makes me laugh. TV time neck brace. As it was Nathan's day off yesterday, Dennis and I watched Dark in the tv room. We were slathered with dogs. Funny trying to read the screen. 

Milo is here and its been a long time. Wow what a magnificent coat and he is really having a great time!