Summer With The Pack

Spring finally gave way to summer, and we all had the time of our lives! Bella and Edward got their first taste of long walks in the woods, or actually, dragging Sue through the woods! The siblings loved to run with no bounds in the big fields next to the park.

Both dogs have seemed to overcome their skin problems, as our long trials with various foods seem to have paid off to avoid their allergies. Edward has a voracious appetite, and has gained so much lean muscle from all the exercise and improved diet, that he has become a truly  handsome fellow. Bella has finally learned to relax here, and her bouts of anxiety are a thing of the past. Bella is the most loving of all four of our dogs, and often jumps up onto the bed to cuddle as the weather turns cold.

But wait Dave, you said FOUR dogs? Yep. Late this summer we welcomed a little sister for Willie to love. Winona (or just Nona to us) is a sweet little Scottie pup raised by one of the nicest breeders we have ever met. Nona is still in "training" and remains kenneled away from the other dogs as we have slowly introduced her to the pack as she grows. She is a little scrapper, and has already won over Willie and Bella. Edward on the other hand is weary of her, much like an elephant is weary of a mouse.

Spring Time!

Long time, no blog. Sorry about that, but things in the Kingdom have become so good, we forget to check in. Isabella and Edward are both doing fine, and have bloomed in the warm spring weather. Isabella has taken to digging herself a "den" under one of our bushes, and is quite happy to nap there in the warm sun. Edward has warmed up to the entire family so much, that he gets called "silly dog" when he buries his face under someone sitting on the couch. He looks quite comical with his head buried, and his rump in the air!

Both dogs have been doing well on the no grain diet. Duck and potato is their favorite, but they seem to be supplementing with dirt, bark and crickets. They like raw foods.
 Both dogs have endless energy. They have taken to "whipping" the rope toy as if it is a big snake they hunted down, and then get into a tug of war over.

Life is good this spring!

First Snow!

The Siblings got their first taste of winter with a light snow fall. Both didn't quite know how to react. Isabella decided snow was for digging, and Edward found that eating it was his favorite. Mr.Willie was of course whelped in a snowbank, so he was happy to teach the newbies how to make the most of the cold stuff!