Monday, July 31st, 2017

Grace had another five-star day with us at Tails & Trails! She was happy to relax with me in the cool air conditioning of the indoor playroom after her morning walk. I set up the treat puzzle on the floor and Grace eagerly nosed around and pawed at the compartments in search of the cookies hidden within. Once she was finished, Grace came and sat at my feet to show off her tricks. She laid down on the floor when I asked and gobbled up her reward. Next, Grace gave me a paw, but instead of just waving one at a time, Grace placed both of her paws in my hand, sitting back on her bum! She’s so funny. We spent the remainder of our time together on the big mattress, where I gave Grace a back rub and lots of ear scratches. After her extra attention time, we hit the yard for another group outing with her friends. Grace raced around with her buddy Cooper as well as Finnigan, a friendly Doodle who joined us for daycare today. Finnigan and Cooper loved to chase the toys across the yard, while Grace chased after them! She did stop to play with the Wiggly Giggly ball that makes the funny noises as it moves, and she batted it around with everyone at attention next to her. After lots of play, Grace dipped her paws in the pool to cool off.

Finnigan enjoyed his morning walk before the heat set in this morning, alongside his daycare pals Sammy and Tanner. During outdoor group time, Finnigan wasted no time before flying out to the yard and dipping his toes in the pool as it filled with fresh cool water. He came back to the pool in between play sessions to lay down and shake off before running back to join his friends. Finnigan loved playing with Cooper, a fellow Doodle, and Grace the Beagle mix since both his friends loved to run and play with toys, which we all know are two of Finn’s favourite things. He raced and raced as fast as he could around the yard with Grace but stopped here and there to chase after Cooper and the toys that I was throwing across the yard. Finn never turns down a chance at fetch!

Bella and Jake are always full of smiles and excited energy when they visit us for daycare, and today was no exception! Bella raced outside into the yard beside Jake and looked up at me with that adorable little grin of hers. Jake bounced along beside his sister with his ears flapping up and down as he ran. I coaxed them over to the agility jump and Bella was more than ready to fly over the bar over and over again, while Jake decided to hang out nearby and watch instead. Bella and Jake followed me out into the adjacent yard after many rounds of jumping, and stopped to have a look at the new ball on the ground. I batted it around with my foot to show them that it makes a funny sound when it moves, and they both tiled their heads from side to side at the sound. Once they’d poked around at it for a minute, Bella and Jake left the ball to go for a sniff around in the grass together. 

Annie and Zen were all smiles when they greeted us this morning upon arrival. They were anticipating their trail walk knowing well enough that we would be gearing them up soon to head out; they certainly know the routine around here. Now they were ready to join Husky pals Herzog and Koning for a play session outside. They remembered how much fun they had with them last week and were thrilled to see them again. The four of them excitedly chased one another around the yard and Annie and Zen loved running circles in around their new Husky friends. They certainly got to run their energy out today, it was such a beautiful hot day and as much fun as they had outside with their friends, they were just as thankful to head back in for an afternoons rest in their cool air-conditioned kennel. A quick rest later and they were ready to head back outside to do it all over again! 

Tanner and Sammy were the daycare pals of their group today; its been a couple of weeks since I’ve seen their sweet faces and they came prepared to play today! It was a beautiful morning for a trail walk and together they enjoyed a lovely trot along the field path. It was super hot by the time they headed back outside and this time they were joined by lots of playful friends. Sammy raced Aussie siblings Quinn and Lola out into the far grassy yard, but Mr. Tanner stayed close to my side and helped me get ready to fill the pool. He is such a cuddly guy and never wants to miss out on the opportunity for human interaction. He was great company as we filled the pool and this got the attention of Sammy. She raced after Quinn and Lola and the three of them spent some time splashing around in the pool and played a few rounds of fetch with Golden friends Tucker and Charlotte.




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