Monday, September 12, 2011

Worth Every Penny.

Laney started daycare at Fuzzy Buddy's this month. She completed the Puppy Good Start Class back in June through the company, and I rather enjoy the owner Dana. She's full of life, super sweet, educated in her field and genuinely cares about all the dogs' progress in socialization and mental behaviors.



Today is her 4th visit! And she is doing very well. On average, I'm taking her twice per week to get used to the new environment. If things go well, I'm going to make her a Mon-Fri daycare girl.

Post-DayCare Exhaustion...


In addition to doggy daycare, I decided to enroll her in the Basic Training course as well. She did great in Puppy Good Start (passed with FLYING colors), so I decided...well, we should keep on with the training! Let's hope she does okay this time around. Because let's me honest, the dog training courses is more about training the humans right?!? ;)

I know, I know...the pocket book is a little slimmer these days. Who spends this kind of money on a dog? Well to be quite honest, I find the amount I spend on Laney to be absolutely absurd most of the time. And yet, at the end of the day...I just don't care. I can afford it and I adore her. Yeah, she's a dog. But she's my responsibility. And she has given me something that no one else or anything has ever offered me. So how could I not want the best for her?

From the moment I received the email from Linda letting me know she had a liver and white female -- well, I know it's cliche/corny/silly, but I just knew. I knew that some force out there stronger than me handed over Laney. To help me learn how to nurture. To learn patience. Understanding. And compassion.

Why not give her everything I have? Pfft, no question. Afterall...she gives me all she has everyday. No question.

Cuddle-Bedtime Snuggles Now Momma?...

Thursday, September 1, 2011

6 Months Old!

A VERY happy 1/2 birthday Miss Laney...

Ocean Shores Extravaganza!



On the weekend of August 25-28th, we ventured to the Westside of Washington -- to Ocean Shores we said! It's one of my favorite places despite the average temperatures being in the low 50s. Perhaps it has something to do with that whole nostalgic childhood memories...

Growing up, we'd go almost every year. We'd trade it in for Lake Chelan or Disneyland every now and then. But the big O.S. was definitely a staple in our family trips. And we loved it! Of course, as we grew, we went less. High school, college, travels without the family, babies being born...it just put our family vacations on hold.

It's interesting how things can return to the way they were -- we now find ourselves returning annually for my Mom's birthday EXTRAVAGANZA! It's a true hoot. We stay in "Uncle" Barry's vacation home -- my Dad's best pal from...practically birth. It's a gorgeous house on the canal! We eat, drink, play outside -- did I mention drink already? Yes. Lots of that.

Laney's first Ocean Shores adventure was an absolute success! She enjoyed herself to the point of constant pass-outage. When she was inside, she was OUT! The beach is probably the best place in the world, according to her. She loved the surf, and could not get enough of it.

As you can see though...we did go on a lovely weekend. NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY AND LOW 70s all weekend!!

What is this place?!! This is louder than Orcas Island water:


Can we hurry?! We are almost there:


I do believe I like the taste of salt water:


I'm ready to play Mom, let me go:


PLEASE LET ME GO, I want to dive-in:


Okay, I'll wait until you say OKAY:


Okay watch Mom, I like to run up here for a BIG RUNNING START into the water:


Playing in the Surf is the BEST:




Okay Mommy, you smile for the camera. I'm gonna do the running start again:


Look, I can POINT out the SeaGulls:


Mommy...I think I'm done:


AND of course, I must add some pictures of the gems my sissy has had over the years. My GOD...THEY'RE GORGEOUS...

Miss Darby Lee...




Mr. Sawyer Gene...




And some cute sissy giggles. I adore her...


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Laney's Spaying Adventure

Laney had her surgery yesterday Friday, August 12th. She did great! No negative reactions to the anaesthetic, and so far no issues with the pain killers...well you can be the judge once you scroll down and see the photos...

Laney Post-Op...


Laney's pain meds...


I think we are funny...


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Families First Vacation!

We traveled to Orcas Island August 5-8th. Laney learned that salt water is not so yummy, but just as fun as the pool or the hose. And enjoyed her very first nature hike! Pictures to come. They are on my Olympus and I have let my buddy borrow the charger and such. I do however have two photo off my phone that I can share right now...

Daddy's driving...

Puts missy-moo asleep...

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Laney's Diet

Laney eats better than Dean or myself. We were joking the other night that she will most likely outlive us! ;) Here is a little list of Miss Laney's munchies...

Kibble:
Orijen Puppy Formula...



She seems to really enjoy it. And I like how I'm able to pronounce all the ingredients haha! And its grain free, high protein - 70% mean / 30% vegetable/fruit, no additives/preservatives, all regional (no China), etc.

Snacks:
Good Buddy Meaty Center Bone Dog Treats...


Good Buddy Natural Jerky Treats...


Real Dog's Treats...


Sam's Yams - Veggie Rawhide Sweet Potato Chews...


Zuke's Natural Dog Treats (her favorites are the Mini Salmon)...


Real Foods:
Organic Apple
Organic Cottage Cheese
Organic Free Range Turkey & Chicken
Organic Peanut Butter
Organic Plain Yogurt
Organic Sweet Potato Puree or Pumpkin
Organic White Rice

Vitamins & Other:

NuVet Plus Multivitamin...


Brewer's Yeast plus Garlic...


Salmon Oil Supplement...