Jan 25, 2012 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Decluttering the toy box

Happy Wednesday, my friends! You are not going to believe this…but mom has seriously lost it. I mean really, really lost it. This past weekend, there was a flurry of activity in the house, and mom decided it was time to clean out my toy box. Yes, that’s right, I have an official toy box inside and a basket outside — and it’s overflowing with toys, my travel bag and other random... read more

Jan 18, 2012 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Helping Newfies in need

Woof, woof folks! How’s it going in your neck of the woods. I’ll tell you what — it’s cold enough to freeze pee drips in place on my legs right now. (Is that too much information?) And although I’ve got a nice thick winter coat to keep me warm, I’m actually more of a fair weather friend. But hey, it’s January and winter is supposed to be in full effect,... read more

Jan 4, 2012 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: I wanna go back!

Happy Wednesday to ya! I’ve been back at home for about a week now, after a really wonderful vacation with the neighbors. But I have to say that I’m really ready to go back on vacation already. Ever since mom and dad have gotten home, they have done nothing but nag, nag, nag. I beg for food too much now. And I’ve forgotten my manners. And I’m apparently not supposed to remind them... read more

Dec 14, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Why I’m not too mad at them

Well hello again! I know I haven’t really been so good about posting every week lately, but honestly, I’ve been busy. Dodging an almost 3-year-old all day is HARD WORK! I’ve never been so exhausted in my life. Plus I’ve really been trying to enjoy as much of the lovely crisp fall air as I can. We haven’t had even one flake of that strange white stuff that falls from... read more

Dec 7, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Why is there a cat in here?

Howdy my friendly dog folk! You are not going to believe what has been happening around here in the animal world. Although they don’t get talked about often, we have two cats that rule the upstairs domain in our house. I know my mom has sometimes considered writing about the life of a house cat through their eyes — but there is some fear that the cats may find out, disagree with what has been... read more

Nov 2, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Newfies & Kids

Hello dear friends, Today, I thought I’d talk about something near and dear to my heart. People always ask mom about my relationship with Mackenzie. In their minds, a big black dog and a little girl are a recipe for disaster. But in our house, it’s the perfect combination. You see, Newfoundland dogs are extremely good with kids and are commonly referred to as “gentle giants.” In... read more

Oct 26, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: The New Scoop on Poop

Dearest four-legged friends (and the humans who help them read this), I come to you today with a rather confused look on my face…because about two weeks ago, as we were leaving the fields where we always take our walks, a new tree that just didn’t smell quite right caught my attention. I sniffed and I sniffed, and I just could not figure out what type of tree it was supposed to be. And the... read more

Oct 19, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: 99 Newfies

Hello dear friends, You might be thinking that we’re going to open a Newfie farm here or perhaps go to a big Newfie pow wow. But it’s nothing quite that exciting. I was looking at mom’s calendar the other day, and I realized that Christmas is only about 9 weeks away. Now I don’t know about you, but that makes me pretty darn giddy. I love Christmas because I always get some really... read more

Sep 21, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Newfies in Heat

Once upon a time, a Newfie girl in a faraway land began her estrous cycle… Guys, this is about to get personal cause Aunt Flo is in town. Oh yes folks, it’s that time of the year again. And if you’re thinking that it seems like just a couple months ago that I was in heat — I’d have to say you were right! Usually Newfies go into heat about every six months…and the first... read more

Oct 20, 2010 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

Woof Wednesday: What is that lovely aroma?

Hi friends! The last few weeks have been really smelly for me…and for those around me. I have had a lucky couple of weeks when it comes to locating piles of garbage and strange things to roll in. The first time was a couple weekends ago when I found some particularly stinky stuff and got it plastered all over my front and right side, plus all caked into my harness. I don’t like my harness... read more