So Excited

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Before Bailey departed, she was playing up a storm. It was fun to watch.

It was rather wet outside so we hardly got photos. Think Shlomo was miffed at me for not letting him play outdoors but I didn't want him muddy so he had a quick out and in to do his duty. He looked at me as if to say, really?

All the dogs are enjoying themselves but its different when it is dry. 

Nami's xray is up on her blog and I am finishing up stuff. 

Be sure to look at the next entry here as it's a happy birthday!!

Happy 2nd

Dear Darlah and Nathan,

Our Chubby is two years old today!

Many thanks to the Talemaker family for our wonderful baby.

We are  our Chubby. 

Wishing Chubby’s siblings a wonderful second birthday.

Thank you to Darlah and Nathan for our funny, smart, incredibly  loving baby who gives all of us love every day!

Fall Day Out Back

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It's my last day off till after pups depart. I had a nice morning with Sherry but the afternoon - we went to get silly stuff. I will post about it in Nami's blog.

Dogs were playing heartily today. Dennis didn't take many photos. 

Nathan took Katie to the vet and she was deemed healthy. She just needs her teeth cleaned. That's next month. We did not want her to be placed before a full vet check up and teeth cleaning. I am sad. 

Tomorrow Nami goes to the vet and we setup the whelping area. That has already begun.

Going to get extra busy for Dennis and I. 

Jump for Joy

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I have been grooming since 730am. I just now semi finished. I really need to comb out a couple of more.

Good news, I mostly slept last night. Dennis took the pup in heat to bed with him and she was good as gold for him or either he passed out. LOL It all worked.

Dogs played and played today till they had to come in while they blew out out sprinkler lines.Then Nathan came down from his nap and out they went again. 

Nathan fed them a huge feast and out they went again.

Now it is tv time with Nathan and I have some dogs in here so the pup in heat can expel some energy playing. She's a very smart gal. 

I finally got my replacement heatpress but it sits in the front awaiting me to open. Skyler and Oakley arrived. Others departed. Tia and Benji depart tomorrow. I am grooming them just before bed as tomorrow is my day off. 

The dogs - well they are having fun. Opus and Rocco think it's catch up on

It Feels Like a Long Day

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Everyone is having a blast. We had arrivals and departures. Adele and River will be the last to go tonight. I am tired but managed to get 45 minute nap in - not intentionally - it just happened. 3 days of hardly any sleep does that.

Nathan is laying outside in his chair with a winter coat on with the dogs. He does that right after his nap. 

The dogs have truly enjoyed the play. it's only mid day and they have not stopped. That's okay. Some of them had naps too. They are rejuvenated.

Only 3 days till Nami's xray and then I should get her whelping box up. Belly shots are up on Nami's page. I decided to do her early though she is only 3 days before xray. Katie goes in for her complete checkup on Wednesday. It is my day off so Nathan will be taking her in.

Tired

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Dogs had fun. I just finished grooming 7 dogs and have had no sleep for 2 days so this blog will be short. 

I am seriously too tired to blog quite literally. 

Baths, Wildlife and Fun Interactions

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Willow and Keke was doing a play dance. It was cute. Willow really likes her. Willow I just washed today as she managed to get this roll in a pool of water out back then rub her body through the soil and leaves. It took me many washes to get it all out but she is done. She never does this and she wasn't a planned bath today. Thank gad no one else did this craziness.

Dennis is on the hunt as he swears he hears an animal in our walk out in-between the rocks. He only hears in at night and wants it to move on. I went out and didn't hear a thing but tonight we will look again. Always something. It could be a squirrel. 

I had a press die and after fighting with them for over a month, I believe it is arriving but fed ex said tried to deliver today and no one at home. I called Fed Ex and said REALLY? We shall see if it gets delivered Monday but I did put in a report to make sure it does arrive. Why say you tried when you actually didn't. I have done without it for a month so.... 

Looking at clouds turning black so want to get the dogs out except Willow. LOL This way they can play outside before the rain.

I will tell you, Cassie doesn't sleep. She had me up all night and what is she doing now? Sleeping. I am going to have Nori play with her as they enjoy each other so as soon as she wakes up. KeKe enjoys the older dogs. Maybe because Nori, Keke and Yoshi are wild childs. 

What a Day

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Had my dates wrong. First possible for Nami is October 28th. First Possible for Sage, November 13th. Sage can't have her xray till the 11th as Nathan is away. He will be in Aspen with his friends. Oh boy. He will be gone from November 5th till November 10th in evening. This means it is just Dennis and I. Don't ask me how I feel but Dennis will be up all night with Nami's pups and I will be doing dogs and pups on my own during the day till late afternoon. It will be very hard and I will have to make sure I have food, supplies etc as with wee pups I will not be able to go out and get anything. So, wish me well. I have anxiety.

On another good news scenario, Cassie - the pup is in heat. So we have to keep her with only the girls. Heats last 3 weeks. She's still here till the 4th so Nathan and I will have to split up and sleep in different rooms with me getting the girls. If she brings anyone else in, I will be in a looney bin. 

We are going in and out between wetness outdoors especially as I am grooming dogs and do not want them going home dirty. LOL

The dogs are having fun but some want to go out - others not. They say deep cold is coming. I hate cold... you?

I am tired and it is only 330. Trying to decorate Nami's whelping box. I am so not being creative. I am trying though.

Relax Day

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Cali and Fenton are chilling and enjoying comfort. Everyone had a chill day. No hunting today but no Harlow here to hunt and get them all going. 

It was my day off and what did we do? Nathan took me to the Markham Costco, which I didn't enjoy. I like the Richmond Hill more. No bacon bits - no pistachios. Who likes grocery shopping? Then off to Marshalls as I have no pants that fit. Then off to get popcorn and home. Dennis watched the dogs while we were out. Nathan is now laying outside with the dogs.

I am trying to make designs for Nami's whelping box to make it look nice. My dear friend Sherry creates a new blanket for each new litter. This way the moms have something new. 

Dogs are playing up a storm as I type. It's dark but lights are on. Nathan is there and well its not too cool and that is 

It's Fun

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Did you find anything? The dogs are simply funny looking for any movement. We have a lot of birds, as of late too. 

Ms Harlow is going home tonight. Brady went earlier. Jersey departs tomorrow.

Mr. Lachlan was here and had a total blast. He was sailing through the air non stop as he was in the photo above. He knows how to have fun. 

Me, I am getting in the mode to decorate Nami's whelping box just because I can. LOL I am going to try to sleep without a back brace tonight. It's my day off so if it doesn't go well, I am ok to lounge though I like to do things on my day off considering soon I won't have one. Tomorrow is the last of 2. 

It wasn't too cold outdoors today. I did walk out without a jacket. Nathan gets out daily to lay with dogs and read. 

Now to try to cuddle with the quiet dogs. heh

Cool But Dry

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We are doing another short one today. After Nathan's nap, he is going to go to Shopper's to get me a muscle relaxant and some Pepcid AC. I have to get Jax done as soon as Nathan is back but he is such a good boy that with a back brace on, I should be fine. We will soon find out.

The dogs especially Chloe and Harlow are highly keen with any movement in the back yard. 

Dogs are playing and enjoying in and outside.

We had to turn out heat on as it was simply too cold. First time of the season.

All I can muster today and yes Nami and Sage are pregnant. Xrays last week - dates are noted on th

Hunting

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Dennis tells me that the dogs (not just these 2) were hunting a baby mouse. He says the mouse just stands there and looks at them. I guess it is cold so its looking for a home or the mom is doing something or other but Dennis is feeling sorry about it. I do not want mice in the house. 

I am doing a very short blog. We have departures and dogs coming. I had to cancel some groomings as when I did 1 today, my back started screaming. So today and tomorrow I will rest it. Really wish I didn't do this to myself. 

Dogs are playing in a huge way. Till tomorrow - sorry...

Dancing Play

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Dennis and I transplanted plants to bring indoors. Plus I heaved haul this and that and brought this plant in and that. I am not only exhausted, I am really sore. Plus we had groomings and dogs departing. Ms Charlotte above departs tomorrow and so does our resident Jamie. 

Nathan is out and about at a meeting tomorrow till 123opm. It will be a miracle if I am walking tomorrow so was hoping he was here for departures tomorrow. I am really in that much pain and it hasn't been long since I did all this work. It really was way too much. I best find my back brace.  As Nathan doesn't do anything physical these days, it lays on Dennis and I and today I felt my age. In my mind I am much younger than I am till I have days like this.

Dogs had fun despite all this - perhaps laughing at me while we worked. They seemed mighty gleeful. They danced indoors, played and ran outdoors. 

Tomorrow is a new day. Let's hope it is a better less strenuous one and my body has recovered.

2 Updates Today

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Dogs continue to have fun. We have a full house this weekend. I have 1 more grooming to do. This is Woodruff that came for an overnight stay. He is having a complete blast. All the dogs are.

Mr. Rocco has had his groom awaiting pickup tonight.

Meadow and Abby depart early tomorrow. So do a many others.

Molly got to go home today and her mom is doing well. Hooray!

Me, I best get my act together if I want some downtime. LOL

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Happy 4th

Dear Nathan and Darlah,

Well, I have no idea where the time has gone, but somehow my precious baby girl is 4 years old today!

I am so grateful to have Bailey in my life. She is a loving old soul with the fiery energy of a young puppy! On one hand I am shocked that she is already four years old and somehow it also feels like I've had her forever. Not a day goes by without me being grateful and happier for having her in my family.

I am working a night shift tonight on her official birthday but Bailey is going to get lots of loving throughout the month. She will get lots of treats, new Bullymake toys, as well as a Scent Den outing. Can't wait to celebrate this gorgeous, smart, sweet, funny, adorable girl in style!

Thank you Nathan, Darlah, Dennis, Leti, and Stone for giving me the gift of my darling Bailey and for everything you do to help enrich her life. It means a lot to have the support of all of you. Happy 4th birthday Bailey, Benji, Benny, Abby, Coco, and Tempie!

Love Pippa

New Visitors and Fun

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Cassie jumped on to the cover 1st time and into Nathan's chair. She was so gleeful and happy. Meadow and Abby out of their minds happy to be here. This makes us feel so good though Cassie has a halter that I bet I can't figure out. 

Rocco was delighted to see Cassie. Benji was highly happy too. 

I laughed at Harlow when Cassie took her seat and she said - gal that is my spot. Harlow knows what she wants.

I am on the hunt for the thicker sweatpants for Dennis. His has holes and with the cold coming.... Also have to find size 13 socks so if you know someplace (haven't found them online yet), let me know. Mark's workhouse used to have them but they only had up to size 12.

Molly and Rocco goes home tomorrow - Logan and Panda too. Woodruff has a sleepover for 1 night. It's a fun weekend. Leaves are still on trees. Plants are still outdoors. Much to do before snow. 

The dogs are LOVING the pool cover. So much fun indeed!

Cover is On

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It is officially fall at this house. It is cool and the pool cover is on. It is a safety cover that in spring 4 guys stand on to scrub it and take it off. So, it is safe for the dogs and they love the trampoline effect that it has. As this is Yoshi's 1st experience. She watched the others then went crazy running on it. All the dogs enjoyed it. 

We also have the water purifier people hered now as I type. They wanted us to wait till Monday and we were going to go get a bunch of water as that is all we tend to drink. Nathan was upset so they decided to come tonight.

After he departs, we are going to go get some popcorn at the movie theater close by as a treat and watch something with the dogs. We have finished most of what we were watching. Wasn't crazy about some of the season endings but onward and upward.

Dogs had a crazy fun time as you will see in the gallery. Harlow was bird hunting today and so was Jamie. Bailey was not afraid of the cover. Neither was Brewer who remembers it well. Everyone had fun. 

The dogs are late eating tonight and will when the water guy departs. I cooked up broth, turkey and veggies to add to their meal. Yum! 

Very Few Photos Today

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Ms Tenshi is the only one departing today and she is gorgeous when she is groomed. Okay, she is even when not groomed.

Molly is up above. She is quite the confident dog. She is enjoying herself.

The pups departed yesterday. Yoshi is in a funk - no lie. 

We are waiting the arrival of our purifier repair guy. Nathan is out. Dennis migraine seems to be gone. 

It is cold outdoors. The dogs other than the Mr. Scotty who thinks he is a havanese likes to lounge on the deck in sight of us always cause what fun is it to lounge unless you have humans around you. 

The dogs are enjoying play indoors more than out.

Harlow and Hallie hunted the rabbits earlier but when they get close they just stare. It's so funny.

Hope you are managing to stay warm. The dogs had turkey this morning in their food and although they ate, the excitement is waning except for Harlow and Jamie and Tia. I laugh... that happens to humans too.

Happy 3rd: 2 Updates Today

Good evening Darlah and Nathan,

We celebrated Juno's third birthday today. It still feels like yesterday when she joined our family, but it also feels like she has always been a part of our family. 

She is a happy girl and she is loved. Her favourite spot is on my lap, and she loves to bark at the squirrels in our backyard. She's quite entertaining. 

Thank you again for our sweet girl. 

Andrea

Can you tell which one is Luna? Happy birthday, Luna!

We also want to wish, Archie, Daisy, Sully, Koda and Watson a happy 3rd!

Muddy Times

See how clean his feet are today? He gets picked up shortly and he is NOT going out. He simply can't help himself.

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Actually several dogs are departing and we are not letting them out.

I took a fast bunch of photos as I have been grooming and Dennis has a migraine. So, it was just me. We won't go into other possibilities.

My hands hurt. I was supposed to have tomorrow off but Nathan is out and the water purifier guy is coming so Thursday this week it is. Tonight I was supposed to go to eat with the daughter. That is cancelled. 

It's been a long day. Dogs had leftover turkey and was delighted with it.

Dogs are still having fun and I need to comb out Jax before he departs.