A doggy totem pole?

    May 30, 2007 | Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

    So we’re a few feet short of a totem pole but Ayla decided she needed to sit on this tree stump over the weekend and we were happy we had the camera handy. She generally will leave long before we have it in our hand or start moving around as soon as we take aim....

    Playing the umbi-game

    May 30, 2007 | Dog Training, Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

    Way back in June 2006 I posted a list of “mind games” from M. Shirley Chong which can be used to help train your dog. These “games” are basically a way for you to remind your dog that you are in control and that he/she needs to remember that....

    Another Newfie on Cute Overload!

    May 25, 2007 | Pets

    I love looking at this blog because they end up with the most adorable pictures – and sometimes you just need something to brighten your day. I’ve seen very few Newfs come up on here so when I was going through the blog today I was thrilled to see this...

    Time for a new look

    May 24, 2007 | Blogging, Money, Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

    I’ve been writing this blog for over a year now…I can’t believe the time as gone so quickly. But we’ve had Ayla for over a year now also so it must be true. Although I’m late for the anniversary, I think it’s time for a blog face...

    Keeping cool in the heat

    May 23, 2007 | Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

    We’ve had temperatures in the 80s and will approach 90 degrees F tomorrow (31 degrees C) which doesn’t seem that terrible unless you’re wearing a massive, black fur coat. Thankfully it’s still quite cool in the mornings when we go for a walk...

    The Vet Visit

    May 23, 2007 | Pets, The puppy years (1-2)

    As I mentioned yesterday, I had to take Ayla to the vet because her vaccinations were due. Since our other vet is about about 45 minutes from here and it’s been pretty hot out, I didn’t want to subject Ayla to too much travel.Going to a new vet is a bit of...