Brisk Weather

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Hazel and Socks departed and are heading to the cottage with lots of snow. I asked to have them send photos. I can picture Hazel jumping in and out of snow drifts. She just embraces fun and finds delight in new fun things. 

I took Saffron, Chai and Stormy on a walk all together. We walked more brisk today. Wanted to take a walk with others but it will be dark soon and Nathan was stuck at the car repair changing out the sensors and getting an oil change. Nathan went walking - hooray while he was waiting. I am proud that he did so. That is why we are going to Halton Hills on our anniversary so he can walk. 

Got an apple watch for Dennis - no not the Ultra - too expensive and he is very economical but he is so excited. It arrives tomorrow. I may regret it as he wants to track his sleep etc. It is his holiday gift - early but he does so much for the dogs and for others. Plus holiday time early is what is needed here. 

Dogs were mega fun today. The coolness seems to invigorate them then they watch tv or catch some shuteye. More and more dogs are choosing to nap with Nathan. Poor Coco missed the window arriving mid sleep but there is always tomorrow. 

Someone is out of the country having issues with their passport so this particular dog is staying till it is figured out and it seems it is alright with this dog as fun is the operative word here. Soon we will have the mad rush of holiday visitors. No decorations here - safety comes 1st and we will have a slew of decor with them embracing the season. Holidays in December are the busiest for us and a ton of work but the best fun you can imagine. When the dogs are doing silly things our smiles are huge. Can't get better than that!

Stick Time

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Jax found this stick much to his delight. They played for hours and after coming in, Dennis put it in the trash and they hunted all over for it. He thought they were chewing it. 

They played and played. You will also have to check out Brodie who was expression filled during the play. They so make you smile.

Coco for nap time with Nathan literally went to sleep with her front paws wrapped around his arm. He didn't ever want to move. Coco was draped over his head. Nathan takes up whomever wants to go and is willing to take a nap as he wants one too. If they won't settle down he brings them back down to play with the others - after all it is nap time.

The dogs are having fun and it is getting mighty brisk.

Comings and Goings

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Dogs come. Dogs go in and out all day. 

I am selling the last 2 things on Marketplace and I so hope it is over tonight. I am exhausted. It is my day off and I am learning if I do not go out I get no break. I did walk Stormy around the block. She was so excited at 1st. Midstream she said are you kidding and the tail was wagging when she saw the house. Doesn't that sound like humans when they start an exercise program? Tomorrow we will do it again and see how excited or not she is. 

Nathan was supposed to go to a club meeting tomorrow but the club owner's mom died today. What is going on in 2024? 25% tariffs from dump trump for Canadians? Going to be an interesting 2025. 

I didn't groom today except Yoshi. I had her on my lap and felt a felted mat and went can't have that so I combed her out. No one doing the laundry either. There is always tomorrow. Yoshi gets mats from havanese mouths. What is that about? When they play they sometimes use their mouths to get an advantage but it creates felts. Yoshi wanted me to finish as she just wanted a treat. Treat motivated dogs do that. 

If a dog can have chicken, I find the Costco whole cooked chickens they eat as if its the best thing ever. For those with only 1 or 2 dogs, you can freeze some after it cools down. We go through it too fast to do that. Plus I like it too.

Dennis informs me that we are doing games night with the dogs. I laugh. Usually he does them but he has some ideas that he needs help with. I am laughing. Got to see what that is about. 

2nd Birthday!

Hi Darlah and Nathan,

It's Josie's second birthday today, and I wanted to send you a quick update and some pictures. Josie is a wonderful dog, and I can't thank you enough for bringing us together. She's loving life - whether it's going for walks (preferably in colder weather), snuggling on the couch, teasing her older cat sister, playing with her best friend at daycare, or getting praise and attention from her many family and neighbourhood admirers :)

I signed her up for "hoopers" this year - a lower impact version of agility, and I think that might just be her favourite activity yet! She loves learning and earning lots of treats by running around barrels and through hoops and tunnels. I think the trainer has even been surprised by just how fast she is - she truly is a runner at heart. She's finished her first two courses, and I'm hoping to sign her up for her third soon.

Take care and wishing you all the best!

Anna

Fun Play

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One of our puppy people, Becky and Ron lost their daughter. I am so sad for them. Life sucks sometimes. Our heart goes out to the family - truly!

Dogs today played inside and out. It is Dennis day off so not lots of photos as I was grooming as well. Tomorrow I am off and I so need it!

I groomed a dog that took 3 hours. Why? He kept moving on the table and didn't like the clippers. It was a challenge in making sure I cut straight and not cut him. He is an old dog with doggie dementia. I kept snuggling and taking my time. He came out decent though his face I didn't do all that I wanted to as he wouldn't stay still. When he stopped moving, I quickly cut then he started again. He is such a great dog but something has got into his brain that bathing and a haircut is not for him. All I wanted to do is snuggle and snuggle him saying it will be okay. Look here - we are having fun. Look treats, snuggles. He must have thought I was nuts. 

I have been selling a bunch of crafting stuff that I no longer use or never used. Everything is gone except 1 thing and they come tonight. I have plans to get all my sublimation blanks organized but it never happens and I refuse to do it on my day off and besides the garage is still not done. LOL It may be if I could bring the dogs out with me.

I tested the dogs today and went sit. 3/4 of them did. The others just looked at me. What does that say? 

Stormy is on a diet. She is very unhappy with me. I mean she is REALLY unhappy with me but sometimes health matters more than those doe eyes pleading with me for treats, bacon - anything she can get. She was having a tough time getting up the stairs so we begin. I figure if she can do it, I may start some exercise routine not to lose but to do a good thing for myself and get healthy. I was looking at a fitbit as an apple is too expensive. I figure now that I sold some stuff I have the ability to get one. We shall see. Anyone else use one?

Dogs are eating as I type. We are listening to music. Nathan went absolutely nuts when Sirius didn't work for 2 days. I finally called though I so enjoyed the silence of MSNBC. He's not even American. LOL When I have free time I am focusing on making things for people for the holidays. I think it is healthier. 

I danced with some of the dogs today between grooms. The dogs LOVED it. Try it. It's a riot and they think I am a riot too, I imagine. They didn't want it to end. 

Still damp outside but it is toasty indoors and the dogs ate all their meal tonight!

Fall Fun

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Brodie and Jax were playing up a storm. It was fun ro watch. Sure the others play but it is all about having a camera in your hand at the right time. It's not a carry around camera. Still think the larger cameras take the best photos but you can't easily carry them around 24/7.

We had dogs come - dogs go and I sold a few things that were gathering dust in my basement. 

It is Nathan and my anniversary on the 2nd and anything I plan is not working out. I am also trying to figure out how I get a day off as Nathan has the car to repair (sensors went - no biggie but due to the last van he has a heart attack when he sees a light come on. On another day he has to go to a club meeting. I don't blame him for getting worried about a light coming on. We like this van and want it to stick around for a bit. So if you have ideas on anniversary fun or a special restaurant - let me know. I really really need a fun time out. Ideas - welcomed!

The dogs are looking forward to lazing and watching tv. We didn't see any critters so no chasing. Maybe they are hunting for winter quarters. We did have a trash bag eaten when it was sitting at the curb. 

Otherwise the dogs are having fun and I think our dryer is making loud sounds. I don't want to know about it but it may force me to. It is drying still.

Looking at You Hazel

As you can see it is wet outside and this was Jax looking at Hazel. I wonder what he was trying to say to her as she is such a funny - you got to play with me Jax kind of a gal. She insists. But his face was priceless or so I think.

In 9 days on December 2nd it is our anniversary and we looked into couple massages - no can't do them at the same time. Nathan's body is always sore so he may come out more sore. LOL So maybe not a good idea. 

We are still thinking but we need something. Ideas are welcomed. No good movies - never is at the beginning of December but there's popcorn. The little things.... Gone are the days where you visited a store to pick up the latest DVD to watch. Maybe I will dance with the dogs and Nathan can laugh as he surely thinks I can't dance nor sing. I can't.

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The dogs as you will see in the gallery played like crazy. It was wet but they cared not for wetness but decided play was in the cards.

They ate well. Dennis played some treat mind games and Brodie consistently knew where the treats were and so did Harlow. Treat motivated dogs...

Hope the weekend is good for you despite the weather. I say the dogs taught me today that sometimes you just have to make the best of it. We are trying and mostly achieving due to the dogs!

Drizzle

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We had a busy day today unfortunately. We visited a friend that was not walking and after a year he is finally walking with a walker. It was good to see them but especially that he was walking.

We also had to go to a get together for a death. We have had too many die as of late. Just heard my nephew died. It is a bit much to deal with so many deaths. Sometimes - not to sound dramatic - I go into the shower and the water runs down my face and wonder when will it be my turn. Not to sound ridiculous but not sure if Nathan is capable of carrying the weight without me. He jokes - my mother had alzheimers and dementia that he says if it happens to me he will drop me off at a parking lot never to find my way home. Yes, he is joking but....I am thankful for the dogs. They bring you smiles and irritations and well... they love you unconditional. We all do not know our timeline so take each day as a bonus. Be nice. Make someone laugh. Just that one laugh a day is good for the soul.

Mr. Ty departs tonight. Dennis and I are going to watch Silo that just came back with a slew of dogs all over me on the couch. Sounds like heaven - and it is. Give it a try. They give the best snuggles. 

That rain causes the dogs to play indoors and you can see Rebel gleefully doing so. 

Oreo is barking in a huge way for his dinner and so is Harlow. 

Brodie is here. Jax is on his way and I have to go brush Ty out before he departs. Nathan is off tomorrow and that means Dennis and I carrying the ball. Sounds usual. :-)

Wet Face

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Logan looks at me as if to say - so I had a drink - what?

It's wet outside. Life is busy but the dogs are lounging. They ate? They looked outside and said you want me to go out in THAT? Rain and Hope did and came back to mud all over their feet and all over the floors. I had grooming to do. We had things we needed to do. The house is a mess. I am tired physically and emotionally.

The rain is depressing and work - work such as floors etc that I do not have time for. He wants vistors to come over at 1030am tomorrow and I said only if you help clean. Dennis is off today. Dennis helps me clean but even when he says he will Nathan doesn't. It is always on Dennis and I then it is my fault when I don't have the energy.  Ever have those days? Sorry - I needed to vent - me who was with just Dennis and I for a week while he was in the sun and eating out. 

So, after this blog, I need to brush some dogs. Go to an event this evening and what and come back and clean - really? 

I have finally decided that the dogs and I and maybe Dennis hate the rain as it means work in many ways. I find the activity level is lower when it is raining and it takes Dennis or I to get the dogs running inside to get them active on rainy days. I think activity is good for the dogs. 

What do you do to get your dogs active? It doesn't have to be physical but you can work their minds. I need some new things to do with the dogs - so please share.

The easiest thing would be for Nathan to say sure, I will help you clean but he won't. 

Wet Pants

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Wet pants Lachlan doesn't mind sitting in the wet as you can see here. 

Not many photos today. We had a funeral to go to today while Dennis held down the fort. We have a get together again tonight. I had groomings before the funeral and combed out those departing. 

Nathan is exhausted. He wanted to crawl into bed but he can't. Things to do. 

We stood in the rain in the cemetary with muddy wet feet. 

We had the morning till 1pm with the dogs then time with them again when we got back. Dennis was wonderful with them but he always is.

It's been a day and we want to snuggle with the dogs, if you don't mind.

No Gallery Day

It has been such a busy crazy day so no photos as it is also raining and it is supposed to be all week long. 

Nathan got a negative clear result and they want him to go in 6 months. I think he needs a new doctor. This place was an assembly line and we waited for hours to hear a test result. That is not agreeable but glad of the news. Normally Nathan would just go himself but he told me if it was bad news he wouldn't tell me. 

Dogs are quiet today. There actually is not that much playing going on. Tomorrow may be another lean day as I have 2 dogs to groom and then head to the funeral. Thursday Dennis day off and Friday we visit our friend that stopped walking. 

Too many deaths and well then Nathan. What did happen today was since Nathan had his heart surgery they left a suture in. The surgeon decided it would be worse to operate and get it out. He has been having puss daily. He saw a black something in his arm after the shower today and took tweezers to attempt to pull it out. He got a SIGNIFICANT suture out. When laid out, it was 4 inches long. How can you neglect to remove that? Hopefully it will heal now as he no longer has it in him. Maybe he needs a new heart surgeon. lol

Well, as I type Harlow is talking for her supper. She is like that and so loves her dinner. It feels normal again, if only for this moment. I celebrate!

Leaves

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Sorry we have Dennis still doing leaves so not many photos and not of everyone. Tuppy and Dash played up a storm today. Harlow wenr under the deck after something so Dennis literally had to crawl under the deck to get her then shower as he was a mud ball. Other that that, it was pretty much normal meanderings.

We may have to reschedule the Wednesday grooms as Uncle Gerald died and we believe the funeral is Wednesday though we do not know the particulars yet. We will send out mail when we know. Wednesday was also Dennis day off but that will have to be moved.

Since Nathan went on holiday, Yoshi has become my dog. He is miffed but really I didn't do anything. I was just the stagnant being. Oh the competition with dogs. Do you experience them?

Colder Weather

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Dennis is out doing the leaves in the front. Nathan is out back laying in his chair. It is my day off - really?

I had to buy 2 hard drives for Dennis for our server. Prices have gone up but this may hold us for a bit. He will be busy adding those to the server when they come. This will set us up for our needs for the next year hopefully. There goes my idea of getting something for me as Nathan said just delete - don't buy. Can I call it his holiday gift. LOL At least he gets things that help many vs just himself. He's a good person.

The dogs like the brisk air. They are active souls - most!

Playing, playing and Dennis intends on running - if he has the energy to get the dogs moving! I know Tuppy will have the energy - Tenshi will watch or cut them off at the pass - smart gal!

Got a power salad at Longos across town so too far and it expires in 2 days. It is bad. Unusual - and I would be bringing it back if it was closer. I was so looking forward to it.

Hope you are managing to stay warm. Harlow decided to stay in my office on the couch. She sniffed - looked out and said nah - too cold. I am with her!

Oh it is a Day

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Dennis got some of the leaves up after I mentioned I may have to hire someone. He is not done. I am off tomorrow so Nathan will have to watch the dogs while I chill. LOL

This is Dallas waiting to go home. 

Dogs had fun. It was damp cold out today. As it gets wetter or damper, the dogs want to stay inside.

Harlow is back to normal doing her usual hunt and find any critters. It makes me happy when they are happy. Ty is doing his usual investigating. Dash - well the man needs to play!

It is getting so dark so early. Dennis and I are about to watch Silo with a bunch of dogs. The new season is just out. 

So short blog but that's okay.

Leaves....

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This is Dallas and Rain. Dallas really really likes Rain. Rain is a puppy and Dallas is not but Dallas seems smitten with her as a playmate. Everything is Rain. It's a riot to watch.

Oreo departed but we will see him in a week.

Harlow finally went out to see the screaming squirrels. She seemed perplexed wondering what is going on with this loud squirrel and it was loud. She didm't chase the rabbits but was on alert with the screams. She also went into the leaves and rolled them all over. 

Rue is wherever Dennis is - game playing - well Rue gets up on the chair and watches him play. 

Ty, Dash and Oakley are having a complete blast. Seems all 3 love the leaves too. Dennis is not making headway but he is trying. We have been extremely busy this week so I get it!

Here's Looking at You: 2 Blogs Today

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This is Coco looking out of the crate at me while I clicked. She is such a cutie. 

I brushed and brushed and groomed today then sat on the couch and fell asleep. Dennis woke me up to clean a dog's bum. I looked at the clock and it was 5 minutes later. I said really? I am tired today and I gather he did not even want me to take a short nap. 

The floor is a disaster. We cleaned the floors 3 times. My vacuum gerts clogged with leaves. 

Maki and Rosey (they had a blast) departed. Nava departs tonight after her combout. Tenshi comes tonight. Tomorrow Oreo and Mickey will depart. It's a busy few days but the dogs make me laugh despite how tired I am. I think the bed is calling me but no such luck. Maybe I will talk Dennis into us going to bed early tonight. Here is hoping. It's not that he decides bedtime but that we always have so much to do before crawling into bed. 

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy birthday to Hazel and to all of Sage’s puppies! 🎉

Cone of Shame

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Poor Jax just got the snip snip. He isn't happy about the cone of shame but he will figure it out. Boys heal faster than the female counterparts.

We are not doing many photos as we are too busy. We have dogs coming and going. I am slowly combing this one or that out. Got to do Tenshi next. Rain rolled in poo - yes in poo. Needless to say I had to bathe her fully. That was a 1st. I am wondering what will happen tomorrow. One has to laugh. 

I couldn't get to sleep till almost 4am and up at 7am. I am trashed. Dennis had me doing floors after bedtime. The vacuum kept jamming. 

Dogs did play. Dennis played games with them. 

The only thing keeping me up is pickups as Dennis doesn't do the door unless he must. LOL

As soon as Dennis is done feeding, I will do the dishes then again at bedtime. 

Harlow is barking for her meal and Dallas is looking doe eyed - are you feeding me now. Ty and Rue seem to smack their lips and well Oreo barks right along Harlow. 

Life is good for the dawgs at the Talemaker home. It makes me happy to see them happy.

Hope gives the very best snuggles at night - is all I am saying!

Crazy Tuesday

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Jax says take a photo of me - will you? 

Ignore our floors etc today. They keep bringing in leaves and dirt but we are trying. All it takes is one to go out and look out floors.

I took a break to do the floors but Tuppy just departed. Chester went earlier. Jax is about to depart after dinner. Harlow, Logan, Panda, Tenshi and Rue arrived and Ollie and Petey is here just for the day. 

It is a busy day. It is going to be so much fun at bedtime.

Then Dorothy gave us a huge surprise - corn beef and I have that warming up for a late dinner. Even in my tired state, I am not sure I gave you enough. I am going to remember next time I see you. It was wonderful to see Pixie and Leo. What a magnificent job you do with their hair. Thank you, again. 

Everyone has been playing like crazy. 

Dallas thinks she is the queen, I am so laughing and Oreo is barking for his dinner. Life is normal and Harlow chimed in too. 

Rainy Muddy Day

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Well it was wet out there and dear Tuppy got blacker than a black dog rolling in mud and we did put riverstones down to stop that and Dennis put grass in another area to stop that possibility. When I put him in the tub, the mud rolled off of him. I should have taken a photo as you would never believe how much mud was on him and he only rolled for the time I got off the deck to get to the back - minutes with me yelling like a crazy person. It was unbelievable. I almost gave him a bath as he departs tomorrow but didn't trust that he wouldn't do it again. I pulled the excess water off of him with this high absorbency towel. He was damp but it is warm in the house and he did dry. Tomorrow he gets a full groom just before he departs. Can you tell I so trust him? He has done this before but not quite like this and he was gleeful as this crazy person was coming for him. All I can do is laugh. 

It has been a day but easier than yesterday - somewhat. We shall see what tomorrow brings. 

Dennis is going to sleep downstairs with some dogs as we have a dog that is noisy off and on throughout the night. I will take the bulk of the dogs. 

Dogs had fun. We did a lot of laundry and they love to cuddle into warm blankets. 

Hope all of you had a good day!