Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

This afternoon I think the pups were surprised to see me instead of mom! Tyler ran over to the door and waited excitedly to go outside. He and Emma both bounced their way out of the garage into the yard. I got their lunch ready as Lacey watched me. Luke was curled up in his usual spot on the bed. The big dogs came back inside to eat quick, before heading back out for more playtime. Lacey was happy to have me to herself! She kept rolling around and scootching closer to me. She enjoyed a nice long tummy rub, then snuggled up on my lap for awhile. She hopped up and helped me bring the big pups back in when it was time.

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Daisy, Prissy and Ally

 This morning Prissy was laying on the chair by the front door again. She let me pet her for a little bit and stood up to say hi. Next, I went to visit with Ally. She was very lovey this morning! She was curled up on the couch so I sat next to her. She did a big stretch first. Then, she was rubbing her face all over my knee and hands. She even stood on her back legs to reach my hand. It was so cute! I made my way up to see Daisy. She helped me open her door today. She ran out and did her exploring around the hallway. Daisy sat by me to be pet for a few minutes. She then hopped over into her cardboard cave. After relaxing in her corner by the bed, Daisy hopped back into her cage to have a bite to eat. She explored some more, then was waiting right at my feet as I got her food out! After putting Daisy to bed, I visited with the kitties downstairs for a little bit again before I left.

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Dakota & Benny

It was a beautiful, warm morning for us today. After I got there, we took a nice long walk since it was supposed to rain this afternoon. A lot of people were out already, and so were most of Benny's friends. They both were tired when we got home and both laid down to relax. This afternoon I let them both out in the backyard to go potty quick. The weather still hadn't shown up yet, so after a few minutes we decided to take another walk! I asked them first, and they both ran to the door to go in and get their leashes. A lady who was jogging with her retriever suddenly showed up as we passed a corner. Benny immediately got excited! After they had passed, he kept looking back for them. Later, we passed by them again! After our walk, I let them play in the backyard for a little bit. Kota kept sticking her head under the ramp to the shed. Then Benny was roaming around under the shed! He made a shrieking bark that I had never heard before. I went to see what they were up to and saw a tiny baby bunny run out! Luckily, the little one made it back home and I got them inside. This evening Kota and Benny got to run around in the backyard. Of course, they went to see if their little friend was still under the shed! Benny wasn't as interested tonight. He found a ball and was ready to head back inside. He and I played fetch for awhile. Later, Kota came in and had her dinner before bedtime.

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Daisy, Prissy & Ally

This morning Ally was in her usual spot, curled up on a dining room chair. I scratched her chin for awhile, then she stood up so I could get her back. After visiting with Ally for awhile, I went to search for Prissy. She was sitting in the corner behind the couch. She didn't want too much attention today, so I made my way up to see Daisy. Today she came running out of her cage! She sat by me briefly and let me pet her. Then she went on her way, exploring! She nudged her way through the cracked door into the other bedroom. Daisy got bored with that and came back into her room. She hopped around in her tunnel, then came to sit by me. She crawled around behind her cage and in the corner at the end of the bed. Daisy did a lot of hopping around today. She took a break yo give her face a bath! When it was time to go, I grabbed her bag of food. She stood up on her hind legs at my feet to see what I was up to! She went right in again and got working on her food. I said goodbye to the kitties on my way out.

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Daisy, Prissy & Ally

This morning I went to go visit Daisy and the kitties. Prissy was curled up on a bench in the front room. She popped her head up as I came in the door and said hello. I visited with her for a few minutes, then went to look for Ally. She was snuggled up on the couch. She did a big stretch then met me halfway! Se enjoyed a little back scratching for a bit before I headed up to see Daisy. Daisy stood up on her hind legs to sniff at me while I opened up her cage. She sat in there for quite awhile at first. I put a treat at the base of her cage to entice her to come down. Soon after, she made her way out to see me! She came up and smelled me while I pet her. Then, she did some roaming around. She hopped around in her little cardboard cave, then over to the hall, and finally under the bed. She curled up in the corner for awhile, taking a break from her exploration. When it was time to go, I filled her food bowl and gave her a couple treats. As soon as I grabbed her food bag, she ran to my feet, then into her cage. She didn't even wait for the treats!

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Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This evening Jimmy and Buddy came to say hi at the door as I came in! They quickly went potty and came back in since it was cold and rainy out. We got their yummy tatoes ready, and they got working on theirs before a sleepy little Sugar joined us! Charlie bird was having a blast climbing around his cage and looking at us, tilting his head from side to side. Then he'd go back in to get a bite to eat too! Sugar and Jimmy went out after dinner. Sugar disappeared back into her nice cozy warm bedroom. Jimmy came in and was racing around and around the living room! He got his little white teddy so we could play fetch. Buddy took this time to get a back scratch from me. Otherwise, Jimny would be hogging me to himself and wouldn't let him come up. Their pal little J and dad came in for a minute. So Jimmy started zooming around the living room with him! They said goodbye, then the pups got their bedtime treats before it was my turn to go too.

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Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

Tyler and Emma were excited to go outside this afternoon. Lacey was a naughty girl today... I found a little doggie pile when I came in. So while the food was being prepared, I got it all cleaned up. Lacey sat on the couch, ears flat and crouched down as small as she could make herself. I think she knew and felt bad! The big pups didn't stay out long since it was raining a little. But after they finished lunch, they still wanted to go back out. I took Lacey out back quick, then after a few minutes, they were ready to come in again. Luke came out and decided to be social today! After he said hi, the dogs started messing around, so he headed back to his room. Emma was so full of energy! She rolled over for a belly rub, then was pouncing down on the ground with her heiny in the air. She was playing with me, then Tyler, and Lacey too! Lacey can sure act tough like a big dog! It was so funny! Then they all settled down and the big pups gnawed on their bones.

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Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Kota and Benny were ready to go. It was raining out today, but was light enough for awhile that we were able to get a long walk in. Not too many of Benny's pals were out this afternoon, so when he finally heard someone bark hello, he got very excited! He started bouncing around right away. Kota was able to get very close to a couple birds today. So she and Benny would both make a run for it when they got close enough! Benny also tried pouncing on a wrapper from a plastic bottle. It was so windy out, that there were plenty of things blowing around that caught their eye! By the time we were getting close to home, the rain was starting to blow and come down a little harder. Right at the last corner, that pile of dirt had run all over the sidewalk, grass and street, so we all walked through a little mud. Kota and Benny waited patiently though, while I cleaned off their paws before heading inside.

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Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

This afternoon I let Tyler and Emma go outside as I got their lunch ready. Lacey stayed on her pillow on the couch until I let them back in. Then, I took her out potty. They finished their lunches, then Emma raced to the garage door, wanting to go back out. She and Tyler were goofing around on our way to the backyard! Lacey was waiting in the bedroom for me to come back in. Luke was curled up in his usual spot on the bed. Lacey and I snuggled up in the living room. She rolled over right away for her tummy rub and kept scootching closer! It was super windy out this afternoon, so the house was making creaking sounds. Every time she heard a sound, her ears perked up and her nose started working like crazy! She would sharply turn her head towards the direction she heard it. She got up with me to go get Tyler and Emma, who were ready to come back in.

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Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I came in this afternoon and let all my little buddies out. We headed outside, where they all ran about. Jimmy went to the corner of the yard, laid down and enjoyed the warm sun shining on him. Sugar sat and stared at me excitedly! She ran around and found her own spot to relax. Buddy was doing his usual searching in corners and holes for little critters. They spent the afternoon outside again. This evening they came running to the fence to see who was home! Sugar ran, barking all the way to the back door to come inside. They all went in and waited in the kitchen for their yummy tatoes! Afterwards, we decided to go play outside some more. Jimmy ran along the fenceline with the neighbor dog. Buddy was busy back in the corner of the patio, crawling behind the storage box. Sugar just sat in the grass or did a little exploring in the nice warm evening air! When it was time we all headed inside for their treats. Then it was off to bed!

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Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

This afternoon Lacey was leading the pack at the door to see me! Tyler and Emma both playfully ran around, getting ready to go play outside. Lacey sat on the couch, curled up on a pillow while I got lunch ready. I visited with Luke while the food was cooling off. After the big pups came back in, Lacey and I went outside quick. She did her business, then looked up at me as if to ask if she could be done! I said "Ok!", then she ran to the door and waited with her tail wagging. They all finished their lunches, then the big kids were ready to go back out. Emma was being playful and crouched down on her front legs while I opened the door. She And Tyler galloped out and played by the fence with the horses again. Lacey wanted to stay in today, so she got a nice long tummy rub! Then she curled up in my lap until it was time to let Tyler and Emma back inside.

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Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

I let the pups out of their kennels this afternoon, then outside we went! They got another beautiful afternoon to enjoy outdoors. They went to their favorite side of the house to go lay and soak up some sun. This evening the pups were running around as I pulled in. We hung around outside for awhile yet since it was still so nice out. We headed inside to give the boys their meds. Afterwards, Sugar and Buddy ran to the door to go back out! They all played around some more out there. Jimmy picked up a toy and ran around with it, shaking it from side to side. He and I played fetch, while Buddy was searching and Sugar worked on some dinner. When it was time to go they lined up for their bedtime treats!

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Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR and Bootsie

This afternoon the pups all went racing out of their room to the back door. Once I caught up to them, Tizzy came running towards me, hopped up and did a slide across the top of the coffee table! They went running for their favorite tree. Chloe and JR both sat and stared up into the branches. I started talking to them, so then they all came running to say hi! Buckley was roaming around and later laid down in the cool shade under another tree. Tizzy went over to join him for a bit. A butterfly caught her eye, so she jumped up and bounced around, chasing after it! We heard the guys pull in, so I got the pups back in the house until they got back to working. They needed to cool down a bit anyways, so I got them a fresh bowl of water. As they were drinking, Bootsie decided to come out for some attention too! He hopped up on the kitchen table so I could reach him better. Then I noticed Chloe was sitting in the chair in the corner! Silly girl! Just as we were about to head back outside, daddy got home. Then they all got excited again!

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Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Benny hopped up against my legs as I came inside. He and Kota raced to the door and waited for me to get their collars on! Lots of people were out again today, working on their yards and gardens. Kota tried chasing after birds whenever we'd get close enough. She wouldn't take her eyes off them! It was another very nice day out for us. By the time we got home they were both warm and tired! I got them some fresh cool water to drink, then it was time to go.

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Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

This afternoon Tyler and Emma were at the door, but Lacey stayed behind on the couch! Tyler and Emma went out potty while I got their lunch ready. After they came in, Lacey got excited and went into the garage with Tyler. I had to switch his bowl into my other hand to get her to go out. Then it was the girls' turn! After lunch Tyler and Emma went back out in the fenced area, then Lacey and I went out back. Tyler and Emma were racing around and around! Then Tyler flopped down and rolled around in the grass. Emma was dancing around by the fence, barking at the horses to play with her. Then the neighbor dogs came out, so they all ran around together! Emma got really excited when all three horses were right next to the fence. Today Lacey actually wanted to stay outside for a bit! Instead of running to the door after her business, she did some roaming around the yard. Then later, she and I sat on the patio instead of staying in, since it was so nice out!

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Tyler, Emma, Lacey & Luke

My three pals were waiting at the door for me this afternoon. Tyler started making laps around the living room, prancing excitedly with his big paws! He and Emma went to play outside while I got their lunch ready. Lacey waited until the big pups were back inside before she was ready to go out back. I walked out on the grass with her and she followed long enough to do her business. Then, she ran back to the door to go inside. She caught me off guard today and jumped up, spilling out some of her kibble while I was pouring Emma's food out into her dish! Oddly enough, she was too focused on the bowl above her, and didn't notice me picking up the pieces off the floor! Tyler and Emma got to play outside a little longer after lunch while Lacey snuggled up inside with me. I passed by the bedroom and noticed Luke just sitting on the floor in an odd, human-like pose! He just sat there and stared at me as I stared right back at him! Haha!

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Dakota & Benny

Benny was hopping around at my legs as I walked in the door today. He and Kota were ready for their walk! It was nice out and not too hot with the breeze, so we got our long route in. There were lots of other dogs out walking their humans today too! Benny got overly excited since he actually got to see all these dogs. Usually he can only hear them! Kota enjoyed some lunch once we got back home before going back into her bed.

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Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This afternoon was so nice out, so the pups got to enjoy the day outside. They all went out and curled up in the nice warm sun by the side of the house. Jimmy was so comfortable that he sprawled out. Buddy was roaming around, searching for critters. Then he came over by me for a back rub and started rolling around in the grass! I put Jimmy's collar on and let them enjoy the gorgeous day. This evening the pups were bouncing at the gate when they saw me! I let them all in since Sugar was anxious to get inside. She went right for her spot under the bed. The boys were barking at me that it was time for their potatoes! I got their meds ready, then Sugar joined them. They all cleaned their plates. I talked to Charlie for awhile and he would tilt his head to look at me. The boys were working on their dinner until it was time to go. They all got their bedtime snacks then ran to their beds.

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Sammy, Molly, Gracie & Couper

All the pups were bouncing up and down at my legs when I came in today. Molly was even singing to me! We all headed outside today since it wasn't quite as hot out. Couper and Gracie were first up on my lap as usual. Sammy and Molly were both lounging in the grass. Some kids were walking by the fence, so they all suddenly jumped up and ran over there! Gracie and Couper came back to their spot, to give me lots of kisses. They took turns snuggling up with me, then running around the backyard. We had a little visitor today, a tiny bird busy building its nest! Gracie and I watched as it carried twigs into the corner where its nest was hidden. Later, everyone went inside when it was time for supper. They did their little dance and followed me around as I held the bowls. After I got them each to their own, they worked away. Gracie finished first and visited with me. Molly and Sammy were done next. Molly went to her usual spot on the couch and waited until it was treat time!

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Our little birdie visitor.

Susie & Louis

Louis was laying on the porch when I arrived this afternoon. He came over for some scratches as Susie came running around the corner of the house to greet me. I filled the food bowls and refreshed the water bowls, while they anxiously waited each time I came back outside, hoping I had their treats in my hand! Finally, I came out, holding what they were waiting for...yummy treats! Each happily took them and retreated to their favorite places to enjoy the chew treats. After they finished, Susie came over to Louis, ready to play! They ran around the yard, each taking turns nibbling at each other's legs! Exhausted, we all sat down in the shade and enjoyed the cooler afternoon. One hand was on each dog and if I stopped for a moment, I got a gentle reminder to begin again! At one point, Susie laid her body against mine and put her head on my shoulder! We had a great time this week and thanked both Louis and Susie with a little kiss on the forehead!

Sammy, Molly, Gracie & Couper

The gang was all at the door, ready to say hi! They hopped up and down at my legs and followed me to the living room. They all tackled me and gave me tons of kisses! Gracie was wrapped around my shoulders, tongue on one side and tail flapping on the other. Couper had my chin and kept trying to hug me and cuddle up closer. Molly had her nose right in there too! Sammy decided to go outside for a bit, then snuggled up with me later. I think they were all tired from the heat and playing out in the sun all day! They soon found a spot to get comfy and take a snooze. They all followed me into the kitchen and waited for their dinner. Sammy waited for the chance to steal a kibble or two from Couper after he finished. Molly curled up on the couch and would peek over the top when she heard me talking. Gracie squeezed in behind me as I sat on the floor against the cupboards. She had both her ears flipped over and gave me that, "What?" look. So cute! Before it was time to go I got them each a big bone today. Couper is learning to stand up on her hind legs like Sammy!

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Sophie & Roxy

The girls came in from the warm outside weather. Their neighbor dog friends were out keeping them company. They both pounced on my lap and started kissing me right away! Then they would paw and huff at me, wanting to play with their laser light. We visited a little longer first, and they got some tummy rubs and I got more kisses. I grabbed the keychain, then they ran to their spot in the living room. They had their fun, zooming around and pouncing on it. Sophie even tried biting at it once in awhile! Whenever I would let the light shut off, they would stare at the keychain, then me, then would nudge me with their noses! "Come on, turn it on again!" I gave them each their big bone snacks and told them that mom and dad would be home soon!

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Susie & Louis

Both Louis and Susie were sleeping on the deck when arrived this afternoon. It was a warm day out, and both were taking refuge in the shade. After filling their water and food bowls, Louis was disappointed to see that I only had his vitamins in my hand and that the treats were missing!! Susie came right over and ate hers, but Louis dropped his a few times before finally eating them! They took turns eating and drinking the cold, fresh water. Then, Louis and Susie went back to lounging in the shade. I took turns sitting with each one, giving them some individual love and attention! It was a lazy day; we just sat around and enjoyed the warm breeze!

Dakota & Benny

This afternoon Kota had spilled her water in her kennel, and so was anxious to get out! Then she was overly excited to get going on our walk. Benny was helping to nibble at my feet to get me moving faster! Haha! It was pretty warm out already. They were getting hot quickly, so we took a slightly shorter route today. Kota had some pretty soft stool on our walk this afternoon. Once we got home they both got a drink and I gave them some ice cubes in their water. Kota went to run around in the backyard for a few minutes, but Benny wanted to stay in and cool off. So he got a nice back scratching! Later this afternoon I let the pups play in the backyard. Kota was busy smelling all the other dogs on me! Benny raced back and forth along the fence with the neighbor dogs. There were kids out playing too, so once in awhile the sounds would startle Kota & Benny. Kota and I played with a tennis ball for awhile. Benny came over and stole it, so we got another one. He was hoarding all the balls by him! We went over and grabbed a bunch to throw. Benny couldn't decide which one he wanted to go after!

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Sammy, Molly, Gracie & Couper

The pups were all waiting at the door this time! We went outside for a little bit. Couper and Gracie were first to jump in my lap and say hi. Shortly after getting there they were all finding spots to lay in the shade, so we headed inside where it was cooler. Gracie climbed up behind me and laid on my shoulders. She kept scooting around and giving me kisses! Couper was busy licking my legs and arms. Both their little tongues just kept going and going! Molly curled up next to me and got her belly rubbed for a bit. Sammy was laying on the floor and giving me a pouty face, so I got him to come up on the other side of me. He rolled over for his tummy rub and would kick me with his back leg when I stopped petting him to pet someone else! Haha! Soon it was time for supper. They waited excitedly and started dancing around me when I had the bowls in my hand. We waited for miss Couper to finish again, then they got their evening treat!

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