Friday December 8th, 2016

Rupert kept me very busy today from the moment we set foot in the yard. He immediately dashed into the yard and put his nose to the ground in search of a ball. He was thrilled to have access to the main yard as well the small dog yard, giving him loads of space to hunt out a toy. He quickly retrieved a red rubber ball and brought it to my feet looking for a game of fetch to begin. The game started and continued for his entire group time. He had some visitors join in on his racing and running today which encouraged him to run faster to ensure he won the toy every time. His friends Skie and Jynxx didn’t care for the ball, they just wanted to race after Rupert. Rupert didn’t know this and continued to bolt full speed for the ball, making sure the girls didn’t get it. They were very polite when racing around with him and when asking to play. Rupert seemed to really enjoy the company as well as the help when the ball got lost under the pallets in the yard. The trio did lots of sniffing, hunting and digging before Rupert finally retrieved it. The games continued during this lovely sunny day, until everyone was tired out and ready to head indoors. Rupert was very excited for one of his favourite parts of the day... his extra attention time! When I went to get Rupert he was just coming in from one of his outdoor play group so he was already in a very energetic mood. He followed me right up to the front reception area for lots of loving. Rupert toured around the room as soon as we got up there so that he could familiarize himself with all of the different smells. Once he was done with that it was treat time. I had Rupert test out his tricks and he did a wonderful job. He did especially well with his sits and downs. I even got him to give me a few paws here and there. After we were done with his tricks he and I sat up on one of the big comfy chairs for a little while. I think his face must have been itchy because he spent half of his time rubbing his face all over the chair, silly guy. After our snuggle I tried to get him to play fetch but I think he must've been running throughout his entire outdoor play group because he was quite tired. We simply shared the chair and cuddled for the rest of his time. Rupert definitely loved the extra long belly rub that he got.

Max and Sadie had the most fun I have seen them have in a while today. I was very surprised to see all the fun start because of a nice red rubber ball. This ball was the highlight of their day no doubt. Max and Sadie were so well behaved for me I order to get the ball. They sat, lay down, and waited so patiently for me to give them the OK to go after it. Max was the main prize keeper today, leading Sadie to be hot on his heels the entire time they were outside. They ran around the yard so fast, Sadie on the hunt of the ball while Max was just happy to run around. Max decided he wanted to do some more playing rather than chasing so he stopped and pounced on Sadie offering her the ball. He changed his mind mid way leading to an intense game of tug. It was hard for the pair to keep a good grip on this ball, but they managed. They kept at these games for ages, with constant wagging tails and smiles. The duo had me smiling for our entire outdoor time too, as it is very nice watching them have so much fun!

Coco and Timbits were beyond intrigued by all the fresh snow in the small dog yard. The fresh fall had these hound’s noses going very strong throughout their entire time outdoors. After some serious sniffing and exploring, Coco and Timbits met up with their other group mates for some laps around the yard. Timbits was very interested in all his new group mates and made sure to chase after each and every one of them individually. All his new friends were very pleased to have his attention, but Coco wasn’t to sure about him giving his time to other friends. Coco was quick to maul her brother and let him know that they were supposed to be playing. Timbits was happy to wrestle around with his sister before she took off to do some of her own investigating. At this point, Timbits decided he wanted to play ball. Timbits had to compete with playmate Max for the great red rubber ball. He didn’t have a hard time winning the ball and loved dashing around with Max. They continued these games until once again Coco insisted on joining in and taking over her brother. They had lots of fun until it was time to head indoors, where they happily curled up on their cot for a snooze. 

Two of our most energetic daycare pups joined us bright and early this morning ready to make the most of their playful day ahead. Their morning trail walks weren’t quite enough to burn off that puppy energy so luckily for them they found one another immediately out in the yard and got right down to wrestling. Finnigan remembered that silly face of Polly’s and these two black pups tumbled across the bright white snow with little Vega and silly Muggins not far behind. Polly is one of those dogs that immediately attracts the attention of the others. She has such a spirited energy and gives off good vibes whenever she is around. Finnigan is very similar in nature and together the two of them got everyone else playing just as much, because who could resist! While Finn took a break from wrestling with Polly to search out some toys, Polly took the opportunity to play with Jake, our big and gentle Hound rescue! The moment these two locked eyes, they were completely inseparable and even Buck, Jake's brother couldn’t resist chasing Polly around the yard. Jake loved Polly so much that if the others tried to come over and steal her attention away, he would hover over her as if he was protecting her, Polly loved the attention from these two big brothers! Finnigan was busy trying to pull roots from the side grass with the mischievous redheaded Huskies. I was finally able to scoot them all away but Finn must have kept a root in his mouth and he took a seat in the snow and guarded that root with his life much like he does with the ball which he eventually found later! Polly and Finn took turns running around the yard with the red ball in their mouths while the rest of the pack tried to keep up with them, good luck!

I didn’t think I could have a more playful and energetic group than one that involves Finnigan and Polly, but I was clearly wrong when Boris and Tasha met up with fellow Husky pals, Justice and Koda this morning. It had been some time since Boris and Tasha have seen Koda and boy were they excited to play and wasted no time kicking up snow behind them in a raging chase across the yard. The wrestling and chasing started with the three confident and playful boys Justice. Boris and Koda. The three of them needed some boy time so they could rough house with one another and have a good old Husky brawl! It wasn’t long before Husky ladies Kyah and Tasha joined in, they just couldn’t resist a good wrestle with Koda and trust me they were playing just as rough as the boys and loved every minute of it! Back and forth they would chase one another across the yard and in and out of the agility tunnel, the most popular Husky hangout spot. Even our golden girls Charly and Merida wanted to join in on the fun and loved being a part of this playful Husky pack. Boris and Tasha played endlessly all morning long; they were definitely the most popular two in the yard and had everyone else trying to keep up with them. The next time I saw these two silly pups was sprawled out in their kennel for some much needed rest before it was time to visit Koda and friends out in the yard again.