Still Playing Recovery

Here is today's gallery.

Changing out blankrts for thr moms always so doing a lot of laundry. Liek to think i am completely recovered but not.

I have to brush here and there as I am it during the day for 2 sets of pups. It's a lot of work at this point but it gets easier 3 weeks into it and then again a lot of work at 4 weeks when they are running around and eating. But that's for their blogs.

It is cool here. Dogs seem to be enjoying that. I am too tired to swim even if it was hot.

Tonight Sage has her first class. She's a bucking bronco on a lead. It's her first time having it on. 

I need some updates of the pups that went home so I can update the blog. Send it to darlah@potechin.com. I will be alive enough in a day or two to add that to my to do list as I think its important.

Jon is supposed to come home in time for me to go to a 6pm class. I may sleep all the way there or just send Nathan. He's not able to get his nap in. So, tonight should be interesting. Dennis is not up yet and we did have a doorbell rung but its due to a mouse he ordered so I can blame him. LOL

Dogs are highly curious when the moms come through to do their duty outdoors. The pups think ooooo milk and that includes some of the older pups. 

Think other than reassuring you they are having a blast, that is it for today. This is a real cohesive group. They all enjoy each other!

Tired But Fun

Sorry this blog is short. We are mega tired. I am shocked I am still awake and not a walking zombie.

Here is the gallery such as it is.

The dogs didn't get brushed - sorry but well that's wrong. I did brush Panda and Logan early as I thought they were departing early then the pups came. Their mom and dad are coming home after being away for their son's wedding. Quite nice. 

I feel do inadequate when I don't get things done. But it is what it is.

Tomorrow I will hopefully be rested. Maybe we will get warmer weather. Maybe I will kill the mouse digging out a pot I have or is it a rabbit - just teasing but a pile of dirt out of my pot 2 days in a row when I am busy tests ones patience.

At least it wasn't hot and I felt like I was missing the ppol. Weather - you cooperated.

Going to enjoy not having a light on at bed so I can check to see if a puppy is coming. I will also not worry about nodding off and well cuddling is the best when you are not worried about such things.

Above is a photo of the Sassy gal. 

No Gallery Day

This is Stone and Sage cuddled up together. There is a whole series but no time or energy to create a gallery. He rather likes her. They all do but she is a brat. 

Weare waiting for Teddy to be picked up. Nathan is already taking a nap. I will be laying on the couch after Teddy departs. 

It may be a very long day. So, I hope you understand.

Short Blog

It rained. It was cool, it was muggy... and well the dogs embraced it somewhat.

Here is the gallery.

We are still in wait with Cinnamon and Ella.

Tuffy and Moxie really connected. Teddy goes home tomorrow... 

It's been a day. Lots of grooming. Lots of playing. But now I am off to eat so short blog.... sorry. I am trying to have some down time before pups make me mega busy. 

Everyone is truly, truly having a blast!

Today

Look at Teddy move. Oh my he can be an agile being when he wants to be. Get me out of this heat! I want the air conditioning. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

I had a great day with Sherry. We went to Unionville, ate at Jakes and then wandered down Main street as there was a festival going on. Who knew. We then came back for a quick swim. 

They say rain tomorrow.

Nothing so far is going on with the girls. Dogs are really enjoying cooler mornings. Me, I am yawning. 

Birthday, Family and Dawgs

This is Sadie holding court. She's a riot. Nathan keeps saying remind me why we didn't keep her? I said Patt loves her so. He said yes that is what makes it right - the right fit!

We are late doing blogs as we had some family over and swimming. I had to do lots of grooming after. argh Now I am blogging it.

Here is today's gallery.

Ella is still jumping in the pool so no labor there. heh Maybe we will get a couple of good sleeps before the craziness of Dennis doing all night shifts begins. Please I so want.

I am going out to eat lunch with Sherry and enjoy the pool after. it's her birthday! So tomorrow may be late on blogs.

Now Nathan is finishing up his birthday in a sea of dogs. It can't get better than that!

Some Went Swimming With Me

Ziggy loves the swim but Daisy - you have to tell her - we are done. LOL She can't get enough. Even Sage went in with me and of course Raven and Willow are water dogs. Maybe tomorrow with Nathan's help I will get more in but today it was just me and the brush after. LOL

Here is today's gallery. 

Short blog as I am going to watch tv. Got to grab every moment. It's nathan's birthday tomorrow and well if we are having pups we won't get tv time so best do it now. 

Sage also had a bath and she didn't complain much. LOL I added her photos to the gallery.

Late Blog Perhaps?

Our car needs the transmission fixed. There are NO cars available from Enterprise. Nathan's ipad died so he is sitting at apple for 2.5 hours to be seen without an appointment. He now has a replacement and is crabbing about transferring everything. Ooops I think its almost done.

I have finished 3 more dogs wash and groom. I want to get in the pool. Fat chance but I will try. We are feeding the dogs in a few minutes.

Sage is a handful. Let me explain. She runs up and down the full flight of stairs. She attempts to jump on the couch repeatedly and almost makes it. She is persistent. She jumps off the couch despite being told no. She gets involved outside and fits under the deck through the lattice openings. Poor thing cried for her sister off and on for 2 days. It was killing my heart. If a dog says no and growls no she persists. Who me - you can't be serious. She knocks the water dishes over and puts her feet in them. She was howling when you left the room so we left her in the other room till she stopped. It took her 4 times till she stopped whining for attention. It sounds like she is a brat and she is. She steals toys. She has been known to grab an antler out of Stone's mouth when she already has one. She is endearing and she will finally get it but we knew about 4 weeks that she had this personality and by 8 weeks it was full blown. I think this is Saffron's first step over the line baby. She really is lovely but she really is a brat.

Here is today's gallery. Tomorrow Siopoa, Dimsum, Oreo, Tiny, Raylon, Monty, Mac and Farley and Clarity depart. We had a full house. :-)

June 1st its Mr. Nathan's birthday and June 2nd is Sherry's birthday! 

I do not have the whelping areas set up. It's been too crazy busy but plan to have a gin and tonic tonight and start at it. The gin and tonic is just because. Nathan is going to watch tv and snuggle with the dogs. Hmm why can't we trade places? I sat down on the outdoor couch today and got attacked by the dogs. It was a riot.

Oh and Ziggy wants to swim. No one else does... not even Ella today. hmmmm 

If you put a layer of water on the blue mat Oreo wriggles all over it. It's so funny! You will see it in the  gallery. 

I guess I best shut my fingers down. I need to get two whelping areas ready.

Almost Forgot Day

We have been so busy so I am doing a fast gallery. We are getting pens ready. Got a potting table for the trug. If you bought a trug from Lee Valley last year they are selling the potting table attachment for ten dollars. 

Sage is a challenge as we knew she would be. She's bold and gets herself into trouble. She makes Stormy look sedate. 

I may have a short blog tomorrow as I have 7 dogs to groom. It means no swimming unless I am super human. We shall see. 

Here is a quick gallery. May see some blurry photos or who knows what but no time to look through them. It is what it is.

Dogs are having fun. I am ever so tired. There's a lot to do to get ready for pups. You have to sterilize everything. Yeah for the steam cleaner.As Dennis says it is a 1am night. I will go to bed sooner or I will be dangerous grooming. 

Super Hot Day

Today was a super hot day. The dogs did not like it and well if I wasn't in the pool, it was not fun to be outside. The dogs love the air conditioning. heh We have it comfortable inside but not cold. It's perfect and I think the dogs concur.

Here is the gallery. I didn't take too many photos. I am hoping we can hang outside after it cools down a bit. But they say 40c in most of Ontario - oh boy... 

The dogs say tv room please. Who the hey wants to hang out, have their tongue dragging and be panting to cool down - not us!!

Heated Day Out

Magic was over for a bath, trim etc. It was rather hot today. Leti is in heat. Stone, Kat etc going crazy - joy.

No one wants to go swimming but Ella and Roxie did and so did Raven - and everyone else including Kat - said nah. I think we need to start taking one at a time in.

Here is today's gallery.

I did plants all my beans. We put up two birdbaths - the ones we already had. Another waterpot is done and our furniture is out. 

Our van needs to go into the shop but Nathan insists we go to the vets in it stuck in gear. I guess its side streets and then he will drop off teh van and rent a car, I suppose. Always something.

I am making progress but I doubt I will get everything done before pups arrive. But I am making a dent.

Sage has been miserable. I think she was really attached to Mabel but each day she is getting better. I think the extra week is deadly for the pups. It's simply easier when they go right after each other. The extra week they bond so. Sage is busy forging relationships with the older dogs and Saffron is taking care of her. 

Stay tuned tomorrow for xrays. I keep thinking Cinnamon is huge and she is but maybe its just because I am comparing her to Ella. 

Everyone truly is having a blast!

Till tomorrow. 

Only One Blog Tonight

Tomorrow Zoe and Noahn departs. They have been with us for awhile as the humans are doing remodeling. As we all know remodeling is best when it is finished. the process is never on time and well not fun.

Chester and Koko also is departing tomorrow. Magic and Muntuno are coming for baths and next weekend no grooming as it is the weekend before pups. 

Yikes Leti is in heat. 

Marcie came to visit and Safi and Sage was out of their mind happy. 

We also went to Woofstock today and on our way home the car wouldn't shift so looks like the car goes in on Monday to get fixed and we get to rent a vehicle. Fun! Why always on a weekend?

Here is the gallery.

I still have a dog to wash tonight. It is raining and well it was an overcast and then sunny day. What will tomorrow bring?

Oh well with the car not working, I get to transplant plants after grooming is done. Someone is stealing my tomatoes so I am looking for solutions. I am so unhappy as each time I get a ripe one it is gone. Need to buy some netting. 

Sage is so bold. We have the Stormy but well Sage makes Stormy look sedate. Oh boy... She is full of beans, precocious and well did you know she drank out of my glass? 

Everyone is having a blast. Dennis and Jon entertained the dogs while we were at Woofstock. 

Steven and May's trio are fitting in so well and are having a blast.

Let's hope tomorrow is a pool day. :-)

Very Hot Day

I transplanted a bunch of orchids and Koko sat up on the table to watch. 

Here is today's gallery.

No one swam not even Ella, Kat or Roxie. I think we are not used the the heat and I am thankful we had air today.

Tomorrow we are at Woofstock. We then come back and I get to groom and Nathan gets to swim? We shall see. Maybe I will swim and stay wet while I do dogs. hahahahaha

I hope to see some of you there.

The dogs were playing upstairs today. I do believe they love the air. Me too! heh

Undo Everything

Farley couldn't help himself but after he had a bath, dry and shape up he did this. Check out more examples in the gallery.

I tried to get all the short haired dogs to go swimming but no one would have it. I couldn't have Farley and Clarity as they had been bathed by the time I got in the pool but perhaps when they come back. 

You can see my crew including Roxie, Ella, Cinnamon and Stone swimming I think in the videos. Kat even went swimming but I didn't get any photos of him. 

But the dogs loved the outdoor cushions. I had to buy new ones as someone - we aren't saying whom ripped up not 1 but 2 cushions. Hoping they leave my new ones alone. There is always a first for everything.

Koko arrived today and is having a great time. We were setting up a water pot and can I say highly curious?

The dogs truly love all this planting stuff. Me, I am so trying to get done as much as possible before we have pups again. 

We are heading to Woofstock Saturday. I am grooming during the weekend. I had so wanted a weekend off before pups. Perhaps next weekend. I purposely didn't book anyone for the 2nd and the 3rd - so please don't ask - please.

Swimming and Hanging Out

Teddy was over for a bath and spruce up. Oreo went swimming. No one else but Ella and Kat wanted to but of course we took the Sage and Mabel in. You will have to see how they did on Safi's blog.

I am sort of glad today that I didn't have everyone want to go swimming as I would still be combing them out. LOL Maybe when it is warmer tomorrow they will want to go but we shall see. It was not that hot today and we turned on the heat late so brrr I sat in front of the jet that had warm water coming in. 

Here is the gallery.

Hope you enjoyed this day. Please consider coming to Woodstock on Saturday. We would love to see you there!

Here is Ella jumping in the pool.

Dennis has also been busy for hours disassembling the gazebo in the underground patio. By gad I think he is going to finish it. 

What a Cool Day

After yesterday's heat the cool really threw us off but they say warm tomorrow.

Here is the gallery from the last 2 days.

Stone was playing with Nathan and hoping for treats. :-)

I think the dogs really appreciated the warm and to be honest as I dump my old soil out under the japanese maple, the dogs go for it like it is a target they must enjoy. Yuck. So we are cleaning feet a bunch but with warmth it will all dry out. 

The dogs LOVE me transplanting as it means fresh dirt and if it rains - mud. heh

Clarity has decided she is the squirrel hunter. It's as if she goes on the chase and off they all go. One wonders what the squirrel thinks.

Pepper and Scruffy have this tag team thing going on. I have to stand beside them while they are eating as they both do this thing where Pepper distracts and Scruffy goes in for the food attack. They have done it enough time that it is deliberate and so funny. It's as if their mind is turning wondering how they can fool me. I have to laugh and they are pretty darn smart. 

Radar, Patches and Charlie departed today. They are going to be so exhausted as they played and played. 

Hoping for warmer weather and swimming. We can hope. :-)

I am thankful the internet is working. Trying to piggyback someone else's wifi so I can update with the ipad is insane. I should have taken a day off. LOL

PS: Angela - Radar was always the darker one. We almost kept him. Aren't you glad we didn't. :-)

Issues

I can't update as nothing will upload - galleries, photos etc I will play catch up tomorrow if internet will allow. I have so many great photos including Ella jumping into the pool. Everyone is having a great time.

I tried again but can't update the galleries etc.

Is anyone going to Woofstock this Saturday? We are. Hope to see you there. We meet across the street.

Dogs Just Want Fun

We are having a great time. It's fun, fun, fun! It's not quite warm enough to swim but humans and dogs are loving this weather.

Here is a gallery.

It's a long weekend. It's enjoyable to have the dog snuggles, the play and the cozy comfort while some watch - some play and then it changes up.

Ash and Grey departed - so sad. They had a great deal of fun. 

More go tomorrow and Tuesday.

Very Short Blog

I am way too busy. Apologies. No gallery today. The dogs love the furniture outside. They are used to luxury. one can't sit on furniture without cushions.

It rained most of the day today. It stayed dry under the gazebo except for the edges. We even left the cushions out and they are dry.

We had 2 pups departing. A puppy to bathe before departure tomorrow and 5 dogs to wash/groom. I still have 1 more to go. So.... this is it.

Murphy knows where the treats are. This is her communicating with me that she wants a treat. LOL

It's greenies night. Everyone gets one. 

I will finish the Saffron blogs after I eat (1st time) and wash and cut the hair on a dog. 

I also have to comb everyone out again as they did go out in the rain. 

Hearing great things from the pups and from Pixie and Leo's family. Now that makes my heart swell. 

Oh What a Day Does

The air is working. The weather is cooler and the dogs LOVE, LOVE hanging outdoors today. Many take over the chairs, and loveseat and recliners - cause they can and they too like comfort. 

We are having yet another busy day due to a departure, baths, grooming and the usual. Yes, they all got groomed but I just stopped. It's been busy and I expect all the way through Sunday it will be as we have puppies departing. 

Here is today's gallery. (coming -internet is slow)

Glad I do not have anything to repair today but thank you to Sherry as she picked up some cilantro for me and I put them in the trug already. 

I look forward to bedtime as when it is this busy I only get dog snuggles non stop when I am in bed. LOL Nathan and Dennis gets to hog them when I am working hard. Tomorrow I have a VERY full day and Sunday just as busy. 

Dogs have been running. They have been chasing balls - doing find the treat and having a great time. The schnauzers are just too good at finding the treats. LOL They are also in love with the smell of Roxie and Cinnamon. Interesting...

Dogs had a terrific time if fun today. I think they were celebrating teh house not being hot. I think it makes them sluggish when it is hot like it does with humans.