The fun continues

    So I thought Ayla was still worn out from her morning romp and went upstairs to take a shower. I try to leave her out when I can and like feeling like I can trust her to behave at least a little bit. But apparently I was mistaken and this day is going to hold many...

    The first real swim

    Today was a pretty big day for Ayla. She got her first real swim at the lake near us. We went out there around 7 pm knowing that a lot of people would be going home already and dogs are not technically allowed to swim there lol. There is a relatively good place to go...

    Info about lost pets

    Via the Newf List, I was informed about this website http://missingpetpartnership.org/ and I wanted to pass on the information for anyone who may lose a pet in the future. They have tips about relocating your pet, what may cause them to run away, what you should do if...

    Finally getting to play with Jule

    There are two Newfoundlands in our little village aside from Ayla. We have met one of them, Jule, a few times on the street but never been able to play with her. But today, as Ayla and I started out on the path for our morning walk, I saw Jule running to catch up with...

    But it tastes better from the tap

    So after learning to drink from the faucet at the campgrounds this weekend, this has become Ayla’s new “trick” at home. She will come into the kitchen while I’m washing dishes or whatever else that requires the sink to be on, puts her front...

    Captain Escape-O Strikes Again

    Well Houndini is at it again. Our darling little puppers just broke out of the yard again and then broke into our neighbor’s fenced yard. Thankfully, it was our incredibly nice neighbors with the Border Collie so they take it all in stride. I was on the phone...