Part of my “routine” here is taking the dogs out for a walk every morning. They’re loving walking off leash in the hayfield. It’s beautiful in the mornings, but I just need to remember to spray myself with mosquito repellent or they bite me like crazy.

Isn’t it gorgeous? I love it. [...]

I’ve done the headcollar thing with the dogs before, and it just didn’t work. I had originally used the Halti headcollar, and they just fought like mad against it constantly. I finally gave up because it was such a struggle to get them to accept wearing it. Well, I was thinking the [...]

This time it was Ares’ turn. The poor boy has been scratching himself raw and losing hair around his eyes, and we needed to find out if it was something icky that needed a veterinary treatment. Fortunately, it’s not mites or mange or fleas or anything creepy like that (whew!). Unfortunately, it [...]

Named after the god of war, Ares is Apollo’s brother and littermate. They’ve been together their entire lives, and they’re best friends. Possibly misnamed, Ares is a bit of a pushover. I love this dog… he’s not quite right in the head, but he’s sooo sweet. A bit neurotic, a [...]