Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:30PM This blog will be short. We have 2 girls in heat. You can't breed till 9 plus days so we have at least a week to go. So we play the game of girls here, boys there.
It is sunny outside and I still have grooming to do.
Happy early Father's Day to all the dads out there of humans and dawgs! May it be an amazing one!
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:32PM The dogs are loving this weather and lazing out on the couch. It's a fine sunny day that is not hot and I believe the dogs are LOVING this weather - us too!
Dennis is going to do the run game with them after the sun goes down. That ought to be fun!
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:52PM I am slowly combing out but had to take a photo. What a just out of bed look. I can relate.
We woke up to rain and the dogs didn't want to go outside and they were miffed at Mother Nature. They enjoy that just before breakfast jaunt outside that we didn't get. But they did get the after breakfast run.
I am not sure but I feel mighty tired today. Rain does that. Never get a nap in - well almost never but the news cycle is driving me crazy. I should just turn it off and look at something new. There is Netflix etc
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:29PM It is a crazy week. Not many boarding. It almost feels like covid. We will be breeding when the girls come into heat. They should be coming into heat soon and then it is 63 days from conception.
Not getting any headway with fixing my comments. They are not sure why. Cute and I remind them I pay for this...
It is a crazy year less dogs, huge expenses but we have the dogs.
I had the dogs lazing with me on the outdoor couch. They love it when you laze with them.
Nathan is still walking dogs. Good for him!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:14PM Let me in - will you? It is raining, you know.
Yes, it rained then the sun arrived but it is cooler outdoors.
Dogs are having a fabulous time. They run, they play and they gawk at anything moving.
Today I attempted to play ball with them. They were having none of it so I took a toy and threw that. They liked that choice better. hmmm
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:54PM There are always less photos on my day off. LOL But we had play, fun, chilling and it has been a good day.
I had to go up to Deboers to get my clipper charger and scissors that was repaired. It was good to get out even for something like this.
Dogs like this weather better than rain or real heat.
The dogs are fascinated in the birds playing in the birdbath. They don't go too close. They just are riveted to the activity.
One wonders what they are thinking.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:59PM We’ve had rain, rain, and more rain, so outdoor time has been pretty limited. Jersey has decided she wants no part of it. Her plan? Stay inside, chill on the couch, and watch TV with Nathan. When I tried to take her photo, she just gave me that look that said, “Oh great... a camera.” 😆
A few of the Havanese were brave enough to venture outside despite the rainy weather, but when it was time for the treat hunt, they came racing back indoors in a hurry!
Rain or not, it’s been a wonderful day filled with happy pups, wagging tails, and plenty of fun. All participated. Everyone won.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:02PM The best outdoor lazing device is this couch outside. The dogs love it and so do I.
We have a great bunch here that play up a storm. Then they nap. We need to do the same thing, I think. Well Nathan does. I never get one in. LOL
The house is cool. The dogs and I appreciate it more than you know.
Games night tonighht indoors as the mosquitoes are awful. We bough dunks in hoping to reduce the population. I think wearing netting is wide. hahahaha
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:36PM I am slowly combing out everyone that is boarding here. We just finished feeding. Nathan is off. He is watching Korean tv and sometimes Japanese tv - his passion.
I managed to print out a dryer vent and install it as it was broken. See, you can do repairs with 3d printers as well. I have had my fair share of issues with the printer but you can't bring your printer in for repair. They ship you parts and directions and you repair it yourself. I have had to repair a number of things. You don't know what you don't know till you don't.
Dogs are enjoying the weather. They are playing a ton and it is delightful to watch.
I have a dog to groom unexpectedly who is going home a day earlier so on to it, I must.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:10PM Luna is zooming like a tiny tornado, but the skies have opened up and now it’s pouring. That means no outdoor adventures for her and Logan unless we want their fresh grooming to turn into a swampy mess. Honestly, they don’t seem to mind. They’re having a great time indoors.
The Havanese are having the time of their lives—some are fully invested in the action, either watching the play unfold or jumping in to join the fun. The lazier crew has claimed the couch, happily lounging while the TV hums in the background or while Dennis gets lost in his game.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:35PM Stryker was busy. He was playing with Luna and Brodie all day. He is going to be a mighty tired boy.
We were putting our gazebo curtains up. Only got 1 gazebo done so far. One job at a time. Dennis is creating a list. LOL
It is pretty muggy out there with warnings so each time we bring them out for a bit we always add ice to the water bowls. We keep the old dogs indoors other than quickly outdoors and then in. This weather is hard for the seniors.
Hope you are managing well. We are so excited about having air - it is unreal what you appreciate but used to take for granted. Dogs are mighty happy.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:35PM Nava was sitting on the chair as the princess she is all comfie and all.
We are waiting for the rain. It is ever so humid outdoors.
The dogs are back to saying I appreciate the air not the hot humid weather outside and I do not blame them.
Logan and Oakley arrived. Hazel has departed and Nava will be departing shortly.
It is the quietest it has been for boarding. No one seems to be going anywhere.
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:13PM Amy is waiting for her supper. Usually she tells you off. It is 5pm not 430 but today it was 6pm and she was patient. Maybe she thought it wasn't the time she thought it was.
On my day off I had to go to Deboers. I have to go next week too. I had to scissor as both clippers were broken and 1 charger is broken. I just had to get parts for the clippers and I am thrilled they are working.
Wed are going to watch From after I get my AMS placed together as it is broken and I had to do some tests, log them to see if they are going to send me parts so I can disassemble it again to put them in. They have a racket. They send you parts. You do the work. Syill love the 3d printer though but it is not plug and play.
It is balmy outdoors. We get air and suddenly it is not too hot. Got to return the fans though the one Atousa lent us, I actually really like so will have to find out where she got it from.
Despite all that - ams is getting together and we are going to watch Froms with dogs. How about you?
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:06PM Bad day - lots of things breaking so going to make this blog short. I have not eaten nor exercised.
This is Alfie after his groom waiting to go home. He has had a fabulous time. I can't believe how much he enjoyed this visit.
All the dogs are outside as I type. I am awaiting my watch to charge so I can exercise as I track it.
Hope you are having a great day!
Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:24PM Alfie gets groomed tomorrow and heads home. He has had a fabulous time here and I mean fabulous. He has really found his play.
We woke up to a cool house. Ther dogs are happy. We are happy. When it is too hot, you truly are drained.
Ms Ellie was here for a grooming and it was cool enough to use the warm dryers - hooray!
Everyone is relaxing, enjoying and playing!
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:41PM This is Ms. Katie. She is enjoying the visit.
Our air just finally was installed at 4pm. It took all day. We still have fans over vents trying to push the cooler air around. I will return the fans after the house cools down. Just let me know where to deliver in email. It was so appreciated and to be honest, it has been brutal but we went downstairs a lot as it was cooler and now I can groom as I do not have to deal with dryers making the house hotter. I sprayed dogs to cool down and put out cooling mats which they hoarded but we are down to 86f in the house already and that is a significant difference. We are hoping 70s by tomorrow and we will return the fans. We really couldn't have done these past 2 weeks without them.
Katie and Trigger was caught hoarding the vents. LOL Can you blame them but they are already not doing so.
We played games in the house. I was rather crabby as days of this heat has been much and sleep not great. I would sleep 2 hours, change the cooling pads and take a shower. My watch said I had 4 hours sleep last night. I wish the dogs had a watch on them to tell me how much they slept but they nap here and there so they play catch-up.
One dog peed on the carpet downstairs so I gave been busy using our carpet spotting machine. We have no rugs except a part of the basement and the front door.
The dogs are eating and Nathan gave them a veal bone. That is a coveted thing here.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:39PM This one has become comfortable enough that it walks on Dennis back while hee plays a game. It is a riot.
Trigger and Katie arrived. It is always good to see them.
Nathan's day off is today. He figured he would be dealing with the air guys so he decided today was the day.
It is really hot here and I am putting out cool towels, ice water etc. We are hoping they come early so we can get air on early. We shall see what tomorrow brings.
Alfie has become so comfortable that he is in the thick of things.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:19PM We got some better news. Our new air conditioner will be installed on Friday. It takes a full day for installation. The original date was the 15th, which felt excruciatingly difficult. Until today, it has been managable (it is hot today) but we have ice filled water dishes, cold frozen towels and cooling mats and the dogs are doing really well. By Saturday night, we will be dancing but what an expensive investment that you can't do without. Air conditioners are very expensive now as 95% come from the states and many didn't order thinking the tarrifs would go away but they didn't so pray yours doesn't go out.
Due to this expense, we may not open the pool this year as we can't replace that air conditioner as well as the pool heaters are the same price - about the same price as the air conditioner. I am trying to take that in as it is truly my holiday but it is also life and one can't whine, can we. But to have air is a blessing, imho. You don't know what its like till you don't have. So poor we will be but comfortable we and the dogs will be and that is truly what counts. I thank everyone for the use of the fans. After Saturday, we will attempt to deliver them back to you.
I made chicken flavoured treats for the dogs. They ADORED them. You should try. It is chicken broth frozen that we gave them outdoors then hosed down the deck as they do get a tad sticky on your shoes or feet. I will make then again as they were that loved.
Our visiting Morkie is really doing well. He has adapted and has made huge strides in the socialization department. I hope he visits every now and then to build up his confidence. He is really a nice dog and enjoys the other dogs. He is thriving with the dogs. It makes me happy.
Hope all of you are having a good day!
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:57PM Mochi is doing well. He is progressing. He is now socializing. Bravo, little one. They are going to get a dog that is more trusting and social now. Though, I think he should come for playdates on a regular basis so he doesn't lose that social window. That is just me but we do offer a great social aspect to our boarding and it works.
I am proud that we can make a difference in their lives. Every dog needs to be social with other dogs here and there. We fear what we do not experience.
It is warm today. Shout out to Sherry who is celebrating her birthday today.
They checked our electricity and we will hear tonight when we get an air conditioner. It most likely won't be for another 10 days as they are that busy. I am starting to think - can I make it all summer without one and save $$? LOL
Dogs are doing fine. We put out cool mats, fans are going all night to bring cool air in.
I am making dog bowl stands so you can fit in a bowl into it and they can feed without arching their necks. Yesterday I made a doorstop so we can have a cross breeze across the upstairs as the door kept blowing shut. Silly things you can make with the printer that end up useful.
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:27PM This is Mochi the Morkie. It is his first time visiting us. We are getting him used to the house and the dogs.
He comes to me and likes me. If he doesn't see me, he will fuss but when I am in his sight, he is fine. Dennis is going to take him at night so we get him adjusted to the dogs slowly. I have him with me. It is Nathan's birthday and we hope to get him playing before he goes home on Thursday.
I want to thank Fudge for lending us a fan. Tomorrow the air guys come to investigate if we need an electrician 1st to handle the air conditioner. They arrive tomorrow. Installation won't be till next week, After it is installed, we will return the fans. The dogs and I thank you for the lend profusely.
I made Nathan a couple of funny things for his birthday. Many called or texted - which made him feel good. He skipped walking today as it is simply too warm for the dogs to walk. I do hope it cools down this week.
We did a session with the dogs that was my version of the hunt and seek game. They had a blast. treats - yes - we will work for treats!
