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He's Usually Patient On The Road

 Joe just sits and keeps an eye on tail lights ahead.

But lately he loses his cool at drivers.  Maybe it was the stress of the holidays?

Monday Memories

Relax Lucy!  Your new sister just wants to be close to you.

Enjoy Yourself!

Monday Memories

It's hard to believe my baby Sable was once so small.  She was a whiner and liked lot's of attention.

Show Your Dog Some Love This Weekend!

Actor Tom Hardy from the movie The Drop. 

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Monday Memories

My girls first snow while in the Ozarks for Christmas of 2004.  I remember at first they were whining a bit and then they came alive.

Santa Came Early

 Joe and Sable got their Christmas presents early.  They were both due a new collar and I found these on Amazon.

Have a great weekend!

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Monday Memories

My Lucy was so sweet and loving, especially when she would put a choke hold on sister Sable.

Take A Walk On The Wild Side This Weekend

The weather report says that we will be wet for most of the weekend.  Hopefully you will fair better in your area.  Have a safe weekend!

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Back To The Vet

Well, I am going to have to take my Sable back to the vet.  Her skin issues is just as it was over a year ago when she was first diagnosed with the thyroid condition.  The prescriptions and "special" shampoo is not doing any good.  Her hair did come back almost 95% earlier in the year, however, after her last grooming her hair did not come back except on her legs, hind side, and a few patches here and there.  She seems in good spirits and is active as ever but I hate for her to look like this.

Monday Memories

 Lucy, my new arrival, back in the summer of 2003.

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Monday Memories

When Lucy was a puppy and before she had Sable to play with I tried to have her plenty of toys.  Initially, she liked my version of the doggy tether ball but once she pulled it down she lost interest.

Don't Look Now Sable But...

You're being followed!

Have Some Tail Wagging Fun This Weekend!

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What's Better?

To have friends there to send you off?

Or, to be greeted by friends on your return?

Monday Memories

Baby Sable at two months of age scolds her big sister Lucy.  Maybe she was claiming ownership of Kong?

My Baby Is 11 Years Old Today

It doesn't seem possible that my Sable could be 11 years old today.  She had five siblings.  One of which is a yellow Lab named Spike that my brother adopted.  Her mother is still alive as well. Unfortunately, like so many, Sable never knew her father.
Sable has been a great dog especially since the woodwork and wall plaster eating puppy days have passed.  Sable likes to eat, swim, eat, and sleep.  She's never been a barker unlike her Uncle Joe.  I can still see her at Lucy's side when she came to live with us on New Years Eve 2003.
Happy Birthday Sable!

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Joe's Just A Flirt

 Joe likes to chase.  He often shows interest in Golden's.  Does he remember Lucy?

 I'm sure he has some good lines and lays it on thick.

But when it comes to a commitment, he turns and runs.

A Tense Day At The Park

Sunday was a gorgeous day and I could not avoid taking Sable and Joe to the park.  I waited till later in the day thinking that the crowds might clear out but that was not the case.  I prefer going at day break.  Sable stays by my side.  She shows no interest in other dogs now like she used to do.  She will tolerate them around sniffing to some degree.  Joe, on the other hand, is at full throttle as soon as the gate is closed and the leash is off.  I can not keep up with him.  He's out chasing and getting chased. So I am concerned when I hear dogs starting to fight thinking that Joe could be in the middle of it all.  I was a bit unnerved when two or three dogs got in an all out fight as their owners stood by but relieved Joe was on the other side of the park.  Soon one owner was whipping the dogs with a leash while another was cussing and bystanders yelling "YOU DON"T HIT DOGS".  I heard one man tell another that he wanted his phone number after examining his dog.  He said why your dog started it and then another confrontation begins.  I was thinking "Sunday Bloody Sunday" might be the title of my blog post.  One never knows these days what will happen in a large crowd.  I don't go to concerts, sporting events, or mega churches anymore.  I might  have to return to my early morning time slot at the park as well.

An Alarm Clock Named Joe

 It starts with a menacing stare and slight growl.

 Then the growl becomes louder and a bit threatening.

Eventually, it becomes  "get your ass out of bed it's Sunday" barking.

Enjoy Your Weekend!

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Competition Is Good ...

But winning is better!

Monday Memories

Lucy and Sable enjoy a friendly game of tug of war.  Looks like they have the waist band to some of my  underwear: BAD GIRL Lucy!

Sunday In The Park With Joe

Joe joins in the fun with an evil eye on the others.

We are enjoying another hint of fall, for a couple of days at least, so we went to the park mid day.  It was perfect for Joe.  He loves a crowd and there are certainly a lot more there than when we usually go at day break.

Happy Halloween

Mr. Kippers Loves Halloween

 Kipper is a rescue dog and his owner sells bowties in the pooches namesake.

Checkout Kipper's story here.

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Monday Memories

In the beginning, Lucy stayed in this cage while I was at work.  Soon I put in a pet door and made a partition to access to the cage.  Lucy didn't seem to mind sharing the cage  when Sable joined our family. Eventually, I put in gates giving my home the appearance of a doggie day care and the cage became obsolete except for timeouts.

Smile! It's Friday!

Have a safe and happy weekend.

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