Spring Fling

The pups are enjoying the warmer weather. While I sit on the deck and read a book or just take in the peace of the forest, they bask in the sun. These quiet days are the best. Plus, Buddha and Simba got new bow ties and just had to model them!

Caesar's Birthday

This is the first birthday that I get to spend with Caesar. Love this little man! He has brought so much joy and fluff into my life. I wanted to make sure to spoil him with treats, cake and toys. He was such a happy boy when he chomped into that big pup cake. We don't know exactly when Caesar was born but his dad found him on Valentine's Day many 11 years ago on the side of the road. He was a tiny little newborn pup who was covered in dirt and had worms. His dad thinks that he either escaped from a breeder or was left on the side of the road to die. There was another pup with him, probably a brother or sister but he ran away before he could be saved. Caesar has brought his dad nothing but joy and companionship through some very difficult times. He has brought me so many cuddles and kisses. We are fortunate to have him and look forward to many more years with this sweet baby boy.

Christmas Joy With The Boys

Fast Friends

Simba loves to play with Caesar. They are very similar in size and when they get in the mood for a rumble, it's ON! They chase one another around and around. Caesar will bark at Simba and they will continue the chase for several minutes. I love seeing how care free Simba is when he plays. It is rare that he finds a dog that he likes to play with these days so Caesar joining the pack was great for all of us.

Of course, it wasn't easy to introduce Caesar to our pack. Simba is set in his way and he likes to growl and bark at other dogs. We had to hire a very special trainer to help us, help me, to gain control. Now, these guys cuddle, play and share treats. We are all so happy.

Minion Pups

I certainly enjoy dressing these pups up and Caesar is a part of the pack so he gets to join in on the fun! This year, we went with a Minion theme. They weren't exactly pleased but they were good sports about it. After all the torture, they received lots of treats and praise! Love these pups!

Camping

I'm not much of a camper but we decided to spend time in the great outdoors. Of course the dogs loved it. They stretched out in the grass and leaves and got nice and dirty. At least they enjoyed the feeling of freedom. I couldn't let them loose because they would likely take off but we used extra long leads. Caesar is the only dog that can be trusted off leash and he loved to rub it in the other dog's faces.

Lazy Day

From couch to bed to floor, these guys know how to relax.

Halloween For Three

After a lovely walk through the park, the boys dressed up for Halloween fun! This year I decided to dress them up as....well I'm not entirely sure. I liked the idea of putting ties on them and found some fun hats and a mask. They are used to dress up time with their mom so this was nothing unusual. The only difference was that Caesar was a part of the crew this year. A three pack! Caesar has fit in very nicely. Simba adores him now. I love it. Happy pups!

Welcome Caesar!

Caesar is my boyfriend's ten year old Cockapoo. He is an absolute sweetheart. He was introduced to my pack and we knew immediately that we would have to hire a trainer for Simba. Over the years, Simba had developed fear and aggression towards certain dogs. We don't know what triggered this in him but nothing has worked in the past. So I was very hesitant and anxious to introduce Simba to Caesar. We worked with an excellent trainer for several months and he noted that I added a great deal of stress and fearful energy to the pack and it fueled Simba. I learned a great deal about myself during Simba's training and feel that we all benefited in the end. After just a few weeks, Simba accepted Caesar and everything in the house normalized. I can't tell you how stressed I was during this transition. I kept thinking that Simba would attack and kill this poor pup. I couldn't live with that kind of guilt. But we did it and I am proud of myself, my boyfriend and all pups involved! Welcome Caesar!