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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Memorial Day, what it means

Written on May 25, 2009 at 6:29 pm, by

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie InContinue Reading

Puppy Blog 23

Written on May 19, 2009 at 4:36 pm, by

O my stars the gnats are horrible.  The whole area is having a problem with them biting dogs.  The dogs and puppies have gnat bites all over their tummies.  The puppies are now able to follow Tim all the way up the stairs and into the house.  We have one little girl Southern Belle whoContinue Reading

Summer Dog Care / Travel

Written on May 19, 2009 at 12:23 pm, by

Ticks & Fleas There is a few things to keep in mind with the summer months approaching fast when it comes to the care of your favorite poochie.  The wood ticks are on the move and, to prevent this from being a problem I would suggest Frontline Plus.  I apply Frontline to my dogs onceContinue Reading

Puppy Blog 22 Video

Written on May 19, 2009 at 8:59 am, by

embedded by Embedded Video It was 88 degrees in Cyrus so, Tim and I decided to take the puppies out for a swim to cool off.  We loaded them all up in the Jeep and headed down to Glacial Lakes State Park, south of Starbuck, were there is a nice sandy shallow beach.  Tim tookContinue Reading

Puppy Blog 21 Video

Written on May 19, 2009 at 8:11 am, by

embedded by Embedded Video Download Video As you can see a plastic bottle with coins it will provide lots of fun; no need for expensive puppy toys!  They are keeping Tim and I on our toes; it is busy and loud here.  Potty training is going ok; we decided to put them into a smallerContinue Reading

Puppy Blog 20 Video

Written on May 11, 2009 at 7:36 pm, by

embedded by Embedded Video Here is some video of the puppies playing with Tim in the kitchen; they are starting to get ruthless.  They were just done with a quick bath.  They are all on the same page when it comes to transportation, that is toting them in and out in the clothes basket.  TheyContinue Reading

Puppy Blog 19

Written on May 9, 2009 at 4:27 pm, by

WOW!  They have been growing like weeds the last couple of days and I have to say, that they are all on the same playing field as far as temperament goes.  They are all so active and rambunctious; it is great!  I love to see that they are all on the go and that theyContinue Reading

SoBe Retrieving Video

Written on May 9, 2009 at 4:10 pm, by

embedded by Embedded Video Download Video Here is some video of SoBe, one of my trial dogs retrieving.  As you can see it was windy with a drizzle of rain.  She is steady; which means she does not go on ANY retrieve (flushed bird or shot dummy) with out being released by her name.  JustContinue Reading

Back to the U.P.

Written on May 6, 2009 at 1:07 pm, by

I headed back to the U.P. (the Upper Penisula of Michigan) to go pick Mini up from her randzevous with Amos.  I am hoping that I brought more than just her back; I hope she has at least 4 passangers aboard.  Amos’s owners took excellent care of my girl and had wonderful hospitality!  Mini wasContinue Reading

Attention New Puppy Owners!

Written on May 3, 2009 at 6:19 pm, by

New puppy owners I would like to inform you that there is a great deal on crates at Mills Fleet Farm until May 9th.  There is Remington crates on sale for 32.89$ ( 28 ” x 21″ 22 “); this crate will last the remainder of their life; it is the perfect size.  Crates areContinue Reading