November Brought the Snow.

Just one week ago we had green grass and warmish temperatures. We also had a surprise visit from the beautiful Lady Lista. She’s 9 months old now and is developing into a gorgeous girl. Her mom and dad have been diligently working with her training and it certainly shows. She was super stoked to have the freedom to romp and play with so many toys here. That didn’t stop her from listening when her mom spoke. What a good girl, Lista. We cant wait for your spay and your full Meet & Greet next year.
Thank you for the visit sweet girl. Stay warm this winter.

Just 9 months old. Lista really shows her intelligence

Lista's colourful coat is like a golden bronze. It's so beautiful!

The next day the sun was still shining and I was able to get at more pruning with the help of little buddy Ruby. I thought I’d get a lot more done but I had to stop so often to play and laugh at Ruby and that’s way more important. Such a good pruning helper. Thank you, little Ruby. You are such a sweetie!

I recall another pruning helper who I have a very similar photo of
Can you?

True puppy crash after full morning of yard work and toy play.

A few days later the snow came and it’s still hanging around. There’s only a mild skiff now, but wow, the temps have dropped below zero and the winds are blowing. Old Man Winter has arrived.
The dogs are loving it and show no signs of wanting to stay indoors for very long. Drat cuz my hands sure get cold throwing toys and balls for too long.
Only November so I better get used to it quickly. I know!
Lady May is loving it!

Nov. 3rd 5 am first snowfall of 2022   Lady May is so happy!

Newcomers, Lou and Maya have been for their free four-hour ‘previsit’. We’ll be looking for just the right play buddies for them soon. Maya is protective of her sister/mom Lou so we may have one at a time until comfort levels and appropriate buddies are found. They were very well behaved. I know it’s going to be a pleasure to have them around. I’m hopeful Maya will learn that her sister is safe with us and her focus can be more relaxed.
They are two very playful girls and super smart! They’ve been through extensive training, and it shows. We played one of their home games of ‘Find it”. They wasted no time for each round. I need to put my thinking cap on to choose tougher hiding places. I'll win next time, I hope!
We sure had a great day, inside and out! 

Lou - "You can't fool us, we have a better nose than you"

 

Maya finds one of Frankie's favourite toys.
I will need to make it disappear if they are here together for sure.

It didn't take long for the safety leads to come off and the girls had freedom to run the entire yard.
They played hard all day!

While I did my chores they stayed right by my side.
Maya -" That's cuz we smell the cookies in your pocket!"

Our corner fence panel has arrived, and I’ve been trying to get a coat of paint on it. I’ve managed to complete one side in between frozen rays of sun and winter winds. Daddy says he can put it up this coming weekend! Yay, I can’t wait! 

Ruby and Frankie on panel patrol

We are commemorating Remembrance day together at Royal K9 Korner. Our visitors have been mindful of all our national heroes who fought for us, including our Fur heros.
We wear the purple poppy for them. We are so grateful to all those.
Lest We Forget.  - https://ottawahumane.ca/lest-we-forget-2/

Sir Frankie willing to share his favourite toys for the fallen.

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget

Welcome Lou and Maya

 Two more girls looking for playdates. These two are bonded like a mother and daughter team.
The lovely Lou is a 5 year old golden Retriever and her sibling Maya, is beautiful 4 year old Malamute/Shepherd cross. Maya was adopted at a very young age and sees her sister Lou, as her mom.
Both are very happy girls and they will be looking for a few days of daycare to socialize. They are relatively new to town and only just arrived in the neighbourhood last week. We welcome Lou, Maya and their family to Lillooet and Royal K9 Korner.

Lou & Maya - "Will we be able to run and play with toys here mom?"
Mom - " I dont know darlings, you have to ask the lady."

Oh you bet you'll be able to run and play with toys. You'll also be able to meet with quite a few others who love to do the very same. 
Lou and Maya came for their M&G last Sat. We were fortunate to have the rain hold up for a day so they were able to get to experience all of our yard.
As most new comers do, they zoomed back and forth and checked out all the toys. They were smiling for their entire visit.  Lou has some tummy issues so the 'cookies' were bits of broccoli instead of standard doggie treats. Well that's just fine by me. They seemed to understand the way our treat sharing procedure works here. A nice quiet sit while I cut up the chunks and calm polite behaviours accepting. Well done girls. I'm sure you're going to be a pleasure to have visiting.

Maya - "Look Lou I think we're getting something yummy."
Lou - "I sure hope so, I've been extra good today."

"Where you goin' lady? Our mom said we can have more goodies!"

Searching through the indoor toys was the perfect distraction while mom and I did up their paperwork.
Maya is normally a ball only dog. To mom's surprise Maya chose a small stuffed squeaky bone. We wondered if the shiney fabric caught her eye?  It's one of the toys that a few dogs seem to like best. Maya carried it around back and forth before she chose another.
If you think you recall, it's one of Countess River's favourites. You'd be right. I think I'll be needing to make it disappear if the two visit together.

Maya choosing the shiney squeaky rainbow bone.

The entire basket of stuffys had just been laundered so everything was fresh and clean. I bet these two could still smell the other dogs who played with them. Lou spent a nice long time sniffing deep into one of the stuffys. Yep, and it's one of Frankie's favs. 
"DITTO - I'll be needing to make it disappear if the two visit together. "

Maya - "Hey, have these toys been used before?"

Lou and Maya watch and listen to every word their mom says. It's obvious how much time has been spent on their training. Well done mom and dad.
We're hoping Lou will do alright being left for a visit. Being the loyal breed she is, she's attached to moms hip most of the time. My task will be to keep her entertained and distracted enough so she wont even realize how long mom was away. I'll be letting Lou know she can trust me and feel safe until mom returns.

Lou - "You're not leaving us now, are you mommy?"

Not yet sweetie. You have a planned playday with young Ruby soon and we're hopeful mom will be able to leave you and Maya for a couple of hours that day. If all goes well we'll do the same for a playday with Sir Frankie. Im sure, fun times are in store for you.

Oh goodie, let's go home now mom. We'll come back another day.

We're looking forward to future visits and meetings between these two and the other extended Royal Pack.
Welcome Lou and Maya.