I moved into my little cottage in late September and this is my first Spring here. I am so pleased with how beautiful the yard is. I spend many hours outside with the dogs in this great environment. (click on any pic to enlarge)
Here's the row of blooming flowers on one side of the yard
I would love to tell you the names of the flowers but, although I can care for them, I don't remember all
So lovely!
Daisies!
Bleeding Hearts
Buster the Boston Terrier, in his element
White Iris
Hope spends a lot of time looking for chipmunks
Stella and Buster in the background, waiting for me to throw the ball
I'm happy here, so are my dogs. Come by and visit if you like the idea of your dog staying too
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
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
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!
Here is a cute video Ayumi shot of Buster and Clover, Ayumi’s dog, using their mouths to show they care. I call this game, Who Can Eat Each The Other’s Mouth First.
Buster and Clover, best friends. (Click on photo to enlarge)
These two aren’t inclined to play together for too long, but just enough for me to take a few pictures of these two handsome canines. You can click on any picture to enlarge it.
We had some sun yesterday. Every little bit counts. There's sweet Lexy in the picture too.
Lexy is a sweet girl with a few socially awkward traits that are pretty cute. Here’s one of them.
Often dogs stop playing with each other when Lexy comes over to engage with them. They look at her like she's the awkward kid on the playground. Will Lexy be successful with Winston?
Come on Winston, she's a bit clumsy but she's loads of fun!
Winston thinks if he stands really still she'll eventually go away..
I’m so happy to sneak in more walks in the warmth of this slow moving Fall. It’s like grabbing another handful of Halloween candy.
Rusty is ready for a hike
Although Frenchies have long since been bred for bull baiting, in the Fall leaves Rusty could easily slip up on an oblivious grazing bull and bite an ankle. Can you find Rusty? (Click on any picture to enlarge)
A favorite find on a hike is an old stone wall that once designated a property line. These walls were built from the 1600s up into the 1800s. I like to see if I can spot an old foundation of a house or barn that once stood on the property.
A panoramic view of this side of the lake..
And this side
Rusty went "out on a limb" to check out the temperature of the water which he shortly found out moments after the picture was taken by slipping into the water for a surprise swim
It was a warm Fall day and we sat listening to the quiet and watched the occasional bird on the water and in the sky.
Robin was a New York City dogwalker for nine years and now boards dogs in her home in the Hudson Valley. She continually learns the value of patience and a sense of humor living with these four legged comedians, love bugs, counter surfers and beloved friends. Here is her blog about dogs and other stuff.
