It’s Lassie’s Birthday!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Marquie

Today my best friend turned seven years old.

He’s been my best friend since I was 13 and he is, by far, the best thing I’ve ever worked so hard for.

He knows me so well and is always right there by my side, no matter what.

For his birthday I thought it would be fun to look back on his past seven years.

I couldn’t have asked for a better dog or a better friend.
Thank you, Lassie, for being my loyal friend, for giving me a reason to get up in the morning even when life gets hard, for loving me unconditionally and teaching me so much. Thank you for the laughs, the tears, the snuggles, the kisses, the fun, the joy and the adventures.

I love you, Booger! ♥

Rainy Day

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Marquie

Today I woke up early for the Collies’ morning walk, looked out the window and went straight back to bed. It was very windy and large dark clouds were moving in. I had hoped the weather would get better later, but seeing as it’s now 5 PM and it’s even windier than before and has been raining off and on, I’m thinking it’s not going to get better.

So we stayed inside today and enjoyed the sound of the wind and the rain.

And I have to say, thank goodness for Kong!

A little bit of peanut butter smeared inside a rubber Kong kept the three of them busy when they were bored.

But for the most part they’ve just been chilling and relaxing.

It’s been a really nice and laid back day.

Tomorrow we’re suppose to get snow.

I hope we really do.

Camera Ham

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Marquie

Collies are such camera hams…

But with those beautiful looks, who could blame them?

Or maybe it’s just my Collies?

My Collies have been known to come right on over whenever the camera is out. Ella usually just ignores it (sometimes, if you’re lucky, she’ll be all cute and cross her paws or something) or she’ll move right before you snap the picture so it’ll turn out all blurry (thanks Ella). The Collies, however, need little to no encouragement or guidance when it comes to posing.

They’re never too shy for a close-up!

But no, no. It can’t be just my Collies. It’s gotta be all Collies.

Right?

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Marquie

Today at Urban Dawgz they had Yappy Hour along with an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. I had been really looking forward to this, hoping to have both Lassie and Petal ready to take this test. Then when the day finally came, I freaked. Haha. I was so nervous that they weren’t ready and that if they didn’t pass, it would mean that I’m a terrible dog owner.

Silly, I know.

I really did feel that Petal wasn’t quite ready yet and so I decided to work with her some more before we take the test. I think it was a good decision.

I decided that Lassie might be ready. I only thought might because I was really worried about the 10th and last part of the test. Supervised separation. Lassie is such a momma’s boy and hates it when I leave him, even for just a second and even when he’s left with my Mom. I was so nervous about that part, but I knew we were ready for the rest of it, and I knew that the evaluator would be a woman. As much as Lassie is a momma’s boy, he’s also a ladies man. So, despite my nerves, we went for it.

And guess what?

HE PASSED!!

Ahh, I’m SO proud of him and so excited. He was given a very nice yellow bandana with the AKC Canine Good Citizen logo on it and a free box of Canidae treats! And as soon as I send in our form, we’ll be receiving a certificate in the mail!

I’m so glad I went through with this even though I considered skipping it many many times. I doubt myself so much sometimes and worry too much about the negative criticism (that is often just mean and completely untrue) I sometimes receive. I worry too much about receiving more criticism. But I decided to just do this for Lassie and for myself. I decided to do it for fun and to prove to myself– no one else– that I have done a good job with his training.

Lassie, you’re a very good dog and I’m so proud of you.

And I hope you’re up for a photo shoot tomorrow, because we need some pictures of that snazzy bandana of yours to show to everyone. ;]

Edit:
Here’s some pictures of Lassie wearing his bandana. 😀

Related Post: Lassie’s CGC Certificate

Lots of Pictures

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Marquie

Today we went out and played in the mud and dirt and got nice and dirty!
Well except for Lassie, of course, ’cause that would’ve messed up his nicely brushed hair. ;]
But the girls had no problem with getting muddy and dirty.
Lassie says that’ll all change for Petal once her coat is long like his.
We’ll see. ;]