Interesting how consistent all the routines are with our Cairns. Ours seem to be on the same schedule as the other posters' dogs and maybe that is a constant with all dogs but I'm not sure about all breeds. It is nice to have a dog that is both laid back enough and at the same time, rugged enough to be good lively companions for we humans. I have sort of a picture essay to give you all an idea of our typical (and sometimes atypical) day. I'll bet you see something quite familiar here--fact is, looking at your pictures, I know you will.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 07:03 PM
You have provided Sammi and Bonnie with a great life. Those two are inseparable as you are to them. Great pics as always. Thanks.
Where was the doggie pool? So fun.
Where was the doggie pool? So fun.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 11:01 PM
Actually Lori the pool is a large State owned facility at Lava Hot Springs here in Idaho. There is a national movement afoot, Dogapoolooza, to open these public pools, municipal pools at various times (in the case of Lava at the end of the swim season, the weekend after the pool had closed for the year) for dog owners--it is a fund raising idea for local rescue organizations, shelters, etc.
I cannot tell you how much fun this 1st annual one was here. The organizers were expecting about 30 dogs and over a 100 showed. The dogs were amazing, all kinds and sizes running around, in and out of the water, swimming back and forth. It took about ten minutes to get our girls acquainted with the clear water, which seemed to scare them at first, and then it was KATY BAR THE DOOR! We couldn't get them out, particularly Sammi who went over to another side of the pool and just struck out on her own, swimming away just like a kid would--without all those parental instructions and prohibitions. As usual, Bonnie stuck close to us--but constantly in the water.
I'll bet there are a bunch more dogs coming this year--it was great. Look for one in your neighborhood and take Demps--that boy would be smiling for a week!
I cannot tell you how much fun this 1st annual one was here. The organizers were expecting about 30 dogs and over a 100 showed. The dogs were amazing, all kinds and sizes running around, in and out of the water, swimming back and forth. It took about ten minutes to get our girls acquainted with the clear water, which seemed to scare them at first, and then it was KATY BAR THE DOOR! We couldn't get them out, particularly Sammi who went over to another side of the pool and just struck out on her own, swimming away just like a kid would--without all those parental instructions and prohibitions. As usual, Bonnie stuck close to us--but constantly in the water.
I'll bet there are a bunch more dogs coming this year--it was great. Look for one in your neighborhood and take Demps--that boy would be smiling for a week!
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 05:00 AM
Great photos Idaho. I've often thought of photographing a 'Day in the Life..." but haven't got around to it. Jagger's schedule sounds so similar to the others here.
We too attended a similar event last year called the 'Pooch Plunge'. But unlike you, we won't be returning this year. There were so many dogs it was complete chaos. Most were large breeds that were only interested in playing with their owners. Of course Jagger had other ideas. She raced around the pool deck and in and out of the water desperately trying to find someone to play with her. And of course, when her speed didn't get anyone's attention she started barking in other's faces. I've never received so many dirty looks. We thought it was quite comical but the other dog owners did not. There were several large dogs that were not well socialized and a couple of dog fights almost broke out. For some reason Jagger likes to referee these affairs - guess she was a born peace maker. The worst thing was the amount of feces in the pool. Everyone was given strict instructions to stay close to their dogs and pick up after them immediately and they even provided bags. I was both shocked and disgusted at how many owners were not paying any attention to their dogs or neglected to pick up after them. We left early and all had baths/showers the second we got home. It's such a great idea, I wish our was attended by more responsible owners.
On a positive note we do have any annual Pawlooza which is a fantastic 100% charity-driven event. Last year over 15,000 people and 4,000 dogs attended - there's agility courses, offleash fun zones, trick shows, pet psychics, tons of demonstrations and vendors. It's such a great event I can't wait to take both Eddie and Jagger this year. Anyone within driving distance to London, Ontario, Canada should consider coming!
Thanks again for sharing the photos - you have two beautiful girls!
We too attended a similar event last year called the 'Pooch Plunge'. But unlike you, we won't be returning this year. There were so many dogs it was complete chaos. Most were large breeds that were only interested in playing with their owners. Of course Jagger had other ideas. She raced around the pool deck and in and out of the water desperately trying to find someone to play with her. And of course, when her speed didn't get anyone's attention she started barking in other's faces. I've never received so many dirty looks. We thought it was quite comical but the other dog owners did not. There were several large dogs that were not well socialized and a couple of dog fights almost broke out. For some reason Jagger likes to referee these affairs - guess she was a born peace maker. The worst thing was the amount of feces in the pool. Everyone was given strict instructions to stay close to their dogs and pick up after them immediately and they even provided bags. I was both shocked and disgusted at how many owners were not paying any attention to their dogs or neglected to pick up after them. We left early and all had baths/showers the second we got home. It's such a great idea, I wish our was attended by more responsible owners.
On a positive note we do have any annual Pawlooza which is a fantastic 100% charity-driven event. Last year over 15,000 people and 4,000 dogs attended - there's agility courses, offleash fun zones, trick shows, pet psychics, tons of demonstrations and vendors. It's such a great event I can't wait to take both Eddie and Jagger this year. Anyone within driving distance to London, Ontario, Canada should consider coming!
Thanks again for sharing the photos - you have two beautiful girls!
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 12:23 PM
I love the pictures! Thanks for sharing a typical day! They are beautiful girls!!!
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 04:24 PM
For some reason Jagger likes to referee these affairs - guess she was a born peace maker.
Kirby is eactly the same way. If a couple of dogs get into it at the dog park, he races over to tell them off and referee. I keep telling him it's none of his business, but he's always sticking his wet little nose into everyone's business!
Kirby is eactly the same way. If a couple of dogs get into it at the dog park, he races over to tell them off and referee. I keep telling him it's none of his business, but he's always sticking his wet little nose into everyone's business!
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 05:27 PM
Well I am glad to know that Kelly's sleep patterns are normal. I love all the sleeping and resting pictures. I'll have to take some of Kelly.
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 05:47 PM
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