Hudson Valley Dog Boarding

Dogs dressed (well mostly), In Japan

robinwhitlock — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:13:08 +0000

Ayumi and I went to Japan a few weeks ago. It was my second time there and this time was even better than the first. We visited Nikko and Tokyo and here are some of the dogs we met. (click on any pic to enlarge)

We met this pug in Nikko on a rainy day at Toshogu Shrine

She had style, she had grace, she had a person who wore long socks

Sometimes you just have to carry your dachshund..

..and your Yorkie. It's hard being a dog in Japan..

Sporting her stripey dress while walking the streets of Tokyo

Most of my pictures are of dogs in the arms of their people aren't they?

Dachshunds are so popular here.

A portable Papillon

Some cute dogs

robinwhitlock — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:51:37 +0000

Spring as it progresses through the yard, we’re enjoying it, yes we are. (click on any photo to enlarge)

Allou decided to look silly for his picture and I was happy to oblige him

Buster decided to look suspicious in his. (Don't worry, if I take the ball, I'll throw it back)

Henry has let me know that he doesn't like his picture taken, but I'm good at catching him

Mid air, Buster always has time to fly around the yard

Who's a good lounger, hmm?

Rocky has long legs and shares in Henry's dislike of photography

Buster's version of sucking on a big cigar

A Pretty Visitor In The Yard

robinwhitlock — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:29:46 +0000

I haven’t posted much lately. Not for want of dogs, dare I admit camera laziness? I’ll get in gear.

So pretty is this Cardinal who often visits my yard. I spied him though my kitchen window just by chance. He was sitting on the tallest branch of the bush when I first spotted him but the picture I took was blurry.

It’s time to get a bird feeder.

Perched on the Butterfly Bush

I hope he comes when the bush is blooming, what a colorful combination it will be

A Day In The Yard

robinwhitlock — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:11:40 +0000

Spring’s coming and we’re spending more time outside chasing the ball and catching some sun. Here’s a few pictures of what we’re currently up to. (click on any picture to enlarge)

Buster fast on the tail of Clover

Some running and wrestling with Honest too

Catching the ball is very serious business, I always have their complete attention.

The antisipation builds

And they're off

This is what it looks like when you think the ball is closer to your mouth than it is. Fail

What it looks like when you think the ball's going high and it goes low

Paulette and Honest look like an old couple who've been together forever

Goodbyes

robinwhitlock — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:55:42 +0000

Saying goodbye to Tassen and Dora who are moving to Norway with their Norwegian native human, Millie. I have cared for them often throughout the 8 or 9 months they and their human have lived here.

I’ve had them for six days as of today, Millie came and picked them up to begin their journeys abroad.

I love you very much, I will miss you.

They were two of the easiest dogs I've had the pleasure to board. Amiable, gentle and responsive.

Dora, always ready for interaction and very tolerant of face kisses, which can be rare in a dog

And sweet Tassen, he has my heart. A calm and self content boy, he would often sit out in the yard away from the other dogs and quietly watch the birds. His face always lit up when he saw me

Arizona Visit

robinwhitlock — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:41:44 +0000

I was out in Arizona visiting family, my mom especially. Here are her sweet pets, Ginger and Oreo. (click on any photo to enlarge)

Here's Ginger waiting for her walk, I think she's even holding her breath

Sweet Oreo, stopping for a moment so I can snap a shot of his gorgeous self

Hang on, let me get this itch in my ear

Ginger does have some odd ideas about where it's ok to hang out

Oreo finds the roof to be an excellent vantage point to greet us after our walk in the neighborhood

Cats are tall when they want to be

Ginger looking like she's in a magazine photo

After and extensive tour of the yard, "And here's my favorite tree to scratch on, take a picture of me under it"

The Joys of New Snow

robinwhitlock — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:38:07 +0000

Here are some pictures from our snow fall a few days ago. New snow and dogs go together. (click on any picture to enlarge)

Here's Clover, Otis and Buster beginning their wrestle/run in the snow

I love this photo, Buster looks like a wild eyed, dog boy

Here are sweet Tassen and Dora, they're a couple of my favorites who come to stay with me

These two are moving to Norway shortly, I will surely miss them and their owner who I've so enjoyed knowing

Buster and Otis in a full sprint. I love Otis's tongue poking out like it's pointing the way

It looks like Dora has something to say to Otis

In the midst of it all Buster takes a breather

There's nothing like shoveling your face through the snow

In tandem, these two are fast friends, literally

I do believe they're going to catch 'im!

Random Cuteness

robinwhitlock — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:50:23 +0000

I have loads of little dogs right now! Here are pictures of a few of them and one or two from last week. Lots of cuteness and good looks. (click on any pic to enlarge)

Buster narrates the scene, letting us know what a late morning at Hudson Valley Dog Boarding looks like, Paulie and Clover playing in the background

I know this is the same as the last but I wanted to show you Paulie's ear flung up into the sun ray. Cute huh?

Leo doesn't see so well so he always has the cutest look on his face as he peers closely to see what's going on

He should be a Poodle model

Clover contemplates jumping into the middle of Hope The Cat

And from another angle

Toby is the handsome tall one with his ears just done. He's wanting to know how he can squeeze in

Buster finishes the photo diary by bidding you a good day hoping to see you and your dogs soon

Winter Walk

robinwhitlock — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:07:10 +0000

A walk from a week ago. I had Henry and Buster and we went with Ayumi, Clover and Poncho to Lake Louise. One of my favorite hikes close to me. (click on any pic to enlarge)

Buster fancy pants, he's a good boy, he is

It's hard to tell which way we're going on the steps. Technically we were going down

Nothing like a leap over logs to make for a good walk in the woods

Big Head Little Feet is what I like to call Poncho

Henry and Clover wrestling on the path. Which can be complicated for us bipedals on the walk if we're not paying attention..

More wrestling while walking. A gift dogs master while very young

Clover streaks over a log like a superhero in a yellow cape

I love bridges and other walkways that pop up on hikes, I'm like a kid that way.

Thank you Ayumi Horie for taking most of the pictures!

The Hudson Valley Dog Boarding Mascot, Hope

robinwhitlock — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:08:30 +0000

This is a little dedication to my beloved cat, Hope who has the patience to live her life with me and the many dogs who come to stay with us. She’s a saint I tell ya. (Click on any photo to enlarge)

She's super beautiful, see?

She was sitting on the arm of the couch discussing with me how she thought she should be fed three times a day rather than two.

This is her bed on my bed, right next to the window so she can direct the flight of birds and scowl at the squirrel who lives in our chimney

I really do wonder what she's thinking as she sits so close to Buster. A surprise pounce for Buster hmm?