It's Hard Work

Jesse is the big dog socializer. He had been so good for the dogs. If they react, he ignores. But its hard work ignoring the munchkins. Will have to get a photo of the pups with Jesse. It's been so busy today so I hardly have any photos. I do so apologize. 

Frankie and Leo depart tomorrow. It had been an excellent trip for them. Both Murphy and Saffron adore having Leo hang out and play with them. Frankie has fit in with the bigger guys rather nicely. He is still so attentive to Leo but I believe he liked the bigger guys as well.

Here is the gallery.

I am so behind I am doing brush outs now. It's hard work getting Nathan to depart. hahahaha

Sorry for the short blogs and no Spice blog. I did get the class items up but once the siblings depart tomorrow, I will just go back to updating Adele's and this blog till the siblings are together or we have class. This will be less updates for me.

No one swam today. It spit water from the sky but went away after we gathered all the cushions up - of course.

Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend. 

Swim and Chill

As Nathan is most likely off to breed Adele tomorrow, we had to fit in Maddie and Sadie swimming. I could take them but then who would click their photos?

Sadie is a really strong swimmer but when it came to going back in she was having none of it. We don't ever force the situation. The goal is enjoyment. I will try her again when she goes home if she shows interest. Maddie seemed to like it and swam well. 

It was a tad cooler and the dogs appreciated the breeze. Everyone has become accustomed to Murphy and soon Rafi will arrive and will have to do a meet and greet. He will adjust as well. 

Silly me just realized this weekend is a holiday. 

Here's the gallery.

Gallery

Sorry its been a long day. Here's a gallery of photos clicked today. I didn't even look - just added them in so if someone is squating - sorry. Did a lot of dog things today playing and having fun. Sat outside in the heat and they say=t out for a short time with me. I had to do 2 sessions each time - gals in heat and everyone else. 

No one liked the heat so it will be nice for it to be cooler tomorrow. Will it be?

Frankie and Leo arrived. Both fit in well. Jesse and Murphy are here. Some went crazy barking at Jess the collie. He ignored. Good boy. Great socialization for the rest.

Abs and Bentley depart tomorrow. It was a quick visit but a good one! The dogs missed Abs too. Bentley was great to have ans watch as he looks so much like her.

Ella Bella Championship

Dear Ella Bella got winners bitch this morning for 2 more points. Then winners bitch this afternoon. She now has her championship at under a year old exclusively shown by Nathan.

As this is truly a handlers show in a big way, these were rather amazing wins. Ella is a nice dog or she would not be able to pull it off. :-)

Inula beat a 4 year old fully coated dog today. Plus she got a Group 4. Nathan won breed with Inula and due to a conflict with Ella, our friend and owner handler Beverly Vinnels took Inula into the group win and got a group 4. 

Nathan won't be going tomorrow as he wants to make class and Friday he can't as he has to do progesterone and driving to Sudbury.

It was a nice surprising great win across the board.

Abigail and Bentley Visit

Here is Abigail sporting a short hairdo. She's made herself at home as if she never left. She's marking up a storm to stay I am the boss. Of course this is outside. She cuddled up to Dennis. 

Bentley is in LOVE with Ella. I have to laugh as he is not the only one.

Sadie who LOVES, LOVES, LOVES to play said not in this heat. Pool - are you kidding? It's as if they couldn't make the leap that the pool would offer them some relief.

I have a bunch of Abigail and Bentley in this gallery. Sorry but I haven't seen them for quite sometime so I wanted to capture some memories.

Nathan was going to miss the show tomorrow as he thought he may be in Sudbury but it now looks like he's off to the show tomorrow and Thursday and then class Thursday and then we will see what Friday brings.

They say HOT, HOT tomorrow too!

I now have to get Nathan ready for the show, wash the dogs and well see if that gives me relax time before bed. Then we have to get up at 530am - hahahahaha!

Kona Visit

Here is a gallery from today. Kona is a strong swimmer. He went to Nathan 4 times to go in and then he had ENOUGH. Here he was hanging out on the stairs as if to say not again or I need a REST. The 5th time he wouldn't go near Nathan till after he got out of the pool. It was great to see Kathy and Kona and I appreciate her finding the scrub tops for me. Thank you truly. My Walmart didn't have them. Go figure.

Kona also got to see his brother Ty. As usual he was enamoured with the gals. He really, really likes the girls and who can blame him.

Charlie and Ty departed. Goldie departs tonight. 

Its been ever so hot. We are hopingto get more dogs in the pool tomorrow but we have to do it early as it is too hot for the dogs and humans.

Tomorrow Abigail and Bentley come - wow its been a long time. So excited!

Pool and Hang Out

Only Ella, Roxie and Ty went into the pool. Ty did great but I am not sure he was into it till after he got started. He is a strong swimmer. 

Hoping to see Kona and his mom tomorrow if everything times out and the siblings will see each other that way.

I have a BAD gopro under/over water video. I have to perfect my skill so just enjoy the good and ignore the bad. It is mostly bad. hahahaha

Here is also a video of the girls and Ty swimming.

Today was very hot. The dogs went out and came right back in. They were honestly not interested but they did play in the house.

TV room play!

The ones with Murphy was just before she departed and her mom wonders why she is tired. Had to add them as they are so much fun and didn't get to them yesterday.

This is a short update as I need to wash Adele so she is pretty for the vet. 

Everyone is having a total blast.

Maddie departs tonight. She has had a total play fest. Expect tired!

Fun Antics

Cha Cha has figured out she can get in position on the deck and play bow and they go, okay what is she up to? Darcy and Charlie and PJ jump right back. Oh the games they play.

PJ and Satch wanted the same treat tonight. Darcy and Brewer were playing like crazy!

No one went swimming. Nathan was up half the night and was a bit under the weather. The couch was calling him and the couch was also calling a bunch of dogs. hahaha

Here is today's gallery. The son took all the photos and deleted any that didn't come out in his eyes so there isn't much. Sorry. It is what happens when you are learning.

Murphy and Darcy depart tonight. Hoping tomorrow we get a swim in. I also hope to go back and get some ribs and sauce. Last day tomorrow.

Hands are still hurting and swollen. May tomorrow be a better day. I may have a gin and tonic tonight. :-)

Oh My

First thing this morning Charlie decided to jump in - not fall in the pool. He found his way to the stairs just fine. Nathan combed him out and we let him air dry seeing he's not departing till next week. He gets totally dry and I am watering the plants and he jumps in again. This time I picked him out of the water, told him no and wrapped him with a towel. Off I went to blow dry him. I figure if he had to be blow dried he may not do it again and he hasn't but him and Ella are teasing me like mischievous children.

There is a reason we are always out with the dogs. You never know what they have in mind.

Today was not the day for a pool day even though the weather was good.  I was dematting a dog for 5 hours and no I will not tell you who but between my hands aching and my lack of having a pool day, no one else went in. I also did Magic before this. She has such lovely hair. Got her trimmed up and she looks gorgeous but realized I didn't get to click any photos or did I of her. She just came and departed at noon.

I have Cooper to brush out in the morning and I think I will take a day break tomorrow and try to do the pool. Cooper has been trying to practice Inula's moves in jumping over the day lilies. Instead of soaring over he tends to barrel on through. I think its a strategic move to get Inula. I watched them while I was watering but no camera outside and then of course Charlie embraced the pool. hahaha

Charlie's sister is here Maddie (Clarity's siblings). They are Panda babies. Maddie has yet to try to get in the pool but she has short hair so maybe tomorrow we will try. Full of life Sadie is here too with a haircut so you may not recognize her but she is a riot still but so is Maddie who hasn't hit the off switch yet.

I am really really tired but here is a gallery. Just some clicks I managed here and there inbetween what I had on my plate. I didn't get everyone but I think it was a miracle to get what I did.

Not Many Photos

Only 1 photo of Cooper cause his parents are eating Japanese, my fave food. Where's mine? Just teasing. Tomorrow through Sunday is Ribfest - yum in Richmond Hill. So many choices and those butterfly chips - yum!

To be honest Cooper has been walking up and down my body while I sat outside and Leti cuddled unto me kept saying hey, I am here you know. You can cuddle too but walk on me.... Wish I had a video but it was one of those moments best to just treasure. Nathan was napping so it was me and the dogs.

Today I washed Leti and Kat. Kat gets disgusting oh everyday when gals are in heat so I tend to do a full body wash then a daily hose under with shampoo. He thought I washed him as he was going to be with the girl. Not this time.

Tonight we go to class. Dennis stays home with the dogs and I update the Spice blog on my return.

Charlie is visiting and he is having a total - oh my gad who do I play with moments.

Cooper is missing Adele but finds Ella a suitable replacement. I tried to get Cooper interested in swimming. NO ONE was interested including Ella. Maybe it still smells like chlorine?

Scrub Tops

These have been seen in Walmart and Giant Tiger for $11 but not my local Walmart. Some say they are found in the pjs department. If you see Large or x/l please get me and I will pay you. Love to have for grooming. It is time I put some colour in my life. hahahahahaha Maybe Lori you want some too? 

Busy Day

Tiny came for a play and bath. Lucky boy is off to Montreal tomorrow!

He played up a storm today.

We got to take Danielle home today. Our daughter being a city gal doesn't hve a car. They transit it. They figured out most of her issues was an issue with morphine. She will have nursing care for a few weeks and hopefully won't go back in. She's not dealing with the esthetics all that well. It will take time.

I am exhausted from Danielle, errands, grooming and Kat barking like a maniac as gals are in heat. I want to kill him - not literally but I wish he acted like Truffie. Truffie just whines under his breath and won't eat. It's trying. 

Leti and Adele need a bath and trim up terribly. Maybe tomorrow and maybe tomorrow we get to use the pool. It no longer smells like chemicals. Tomorrow is class though so we shall see.

Here is a photo of Teddy at the picnic. Isn't he a beauty? So many beautiful dogs at the picnic. 

Caught myself nodding off in the car. I must be tired.

Toxic Day

Okay we had a clearish pool today but it was blue toxic. We are not used to having to use chemicals but with heat and a pump off for several days, well we had to shock it back to clear. That means no swimming for a couple of days. Dogs kept putting their nose at the edge and smelling as if to say YUCK. 

We spent a LOT of time playing games outside. I thought about gardening but I simply plated with dogs. Didn't get many photso as I was playing vs clicking but that is okay. That's okay too.

The dogs also loved lazing outside as it was cooler weather.

We now have Jeannie and Adele in heat. More will be discussed only on Adele's page (Rollin in the Deep).

Satch (See Jeannie's page) and Cha Cha was here and well that was grand fun. Cha Cha just loves taking over a lounge chair. Dennis placed a pillow on it so she could rest her head. I laughed. Princess Cha Cha. 

oooh toxic blue!

Mabel and Goldie had a blast together. Mabel has departed. 

It was a fun, quiet, chillin and oh my gad she's grooming day. hahahaha

Update on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6:59PM by Darlah

Had to share a funny story that we were sent:

Forget to tell you a funny Leo story yesterday. We were in the back yard one day and I noticed that he liked jumping on bugs. I watched him run around and have fun. He came running towards me with a very long worm hanging from his mouth. I quickly went to remove it. As I got close he literally slurped it and swallowed it like a piece of spaghetti! I thought - wow he is definitely Italian! Hahahaha

Have a great day
Mary

Updates and More

Oh my gad the gardens - if I only had the time but couldn't do what I usually do but I can be jealous.

Here’s a picture of Clarity relaxed on the float with my nephew, Logan, and I (Christine).

Dusty gal is having dinner before departing. All the dogs will miss her but especially Goldie.

Nathan baked chicken and gave them some and oh my gad they were licking their lips but Logan was going nuts. I think Mabel was a close second. No one lifted their heads out of the bowl. They LOVED it.

Tomorrow is slated to be cooler. That means we will be able to play more outside. Rather glad that heat is about to go away.

Danielle has had some setbacks. Just when we thought it was going smoothy. Life....

The Sisters

They have really found each other. Check out the video. It's been really hot. Pool is still cloudy but clearing up. As soon as I am finishing typing this I wil be checking it out.

As it's been so hot the dogs go out then come back in. It's cooler inside but we still manage to play indoors. 

Think we are still playing recovery from the picnic. Truffie says, why is it so hot?

Mabel looked at me cross-eyed when I said lets stay outside. It was only for a few minutes. Okay all the dogs reacted that way including Truffie who finds hanging out under the table usually is the 'very' best. 

Happy Birthday

Happy 2nd birthday to Trigger, Zoe, Sophi, Muntuno, Shelby, Molly, Casey, Cali and Mabel. It was great to see 4 of you at the picnic. Mabel came later so she is not in the photo. 

Two updates today. See below.

2015 Picnic

Click on Photo for Larger ViewThanks to all that braved the heat. We most appreciate it. Food was really good and a great variety. People were in a good mood and the dogs had a blast too. See the gallery unedited. Wish I had the time to talk to everyone for a long time.

Video to come tomorrow. I am way too tired and we didn't get home till 715pm.

PS: Really Murphy was clean when she got there! 

Past Picnic

Unfortunately some can't come. It happens every year  but know we will miss you. Those dealing with tragedies, well our thoughts are with you. Those that can't come for whatever the reason, we hope you can make it next year.

Here's a past picnic. Hoping for grand play, good conversation and fun delish food this year. 

No update today as I am getting popups packed in the car, chairs, coolers for the ice we are bringing etc. Dogs groomed etc

Looking forward to seeing everyone. As co-hosts we will be there early to help setup and bring the popups, ice etc. Can't wait to see you. 

Comfortable clothes are required. You may find yourself sitting in the grass and getting kissed by a number of havanese. Can't wait!

Rainy Daze

Class photos and videos are up on Spice's page. Tomorrow picnic. Nathan was already packing the car and driving the dogs nuts with all the noise. Now to start grooming and washing Grace today  and thrn Ozzie early morn tomorrow who are departing. Plus have 3 more to do. Busy day to get ready for the picnic. Looks like it will be a hot one tomorrow. We will be bringing a ton of ice. No worries.

Just a Few

We were at the hospital after washing 4 dogs. Danielle is in serious pain but is improving - well I think. It's been a crazy day. Not much of an update but we are heading to class.

Dogs had fun with Dennis!