Well....what a gorgeous 1st day of Fall we had...we venture down to our favourite spot on the Wilson River...to enjoy a picnic at our "private restaurant"...hehehe....Harly was just in his element...scrambling excitedly over rocks...down hills..thru water..exploring every nook and cranny of the delightful river..it really was a beautiful day...cool..yet sunny and as the afternoon progressed got even more delicious...While we munched on sandwiches...cookies and iced tea...Harly nibbled on his kibble..altho found some leaves...pebbles and bugs more delectable....LOL He really does love to sample all of Gods little critters and parts of nature..hehehe...
After his little jaunt at our 1st stop down on the river...we drove about another 1/2 hour to the coast...to cute little spot called.. oceanside...quaint beach town ..secluded...quiet and lots of room to romp up and down the beach...almost uninterrupted...altho seems more people are discovering these so called "quiet" spots..hehehe....but we were able to let Harly off the leash and let him just scamper up and down the beach. He is really remarkable for a 12 old puppy..never loses sight of his mom/dad ..always keeping an eye on where we are..and even tho he runs a millions miles an hour..stops to check and see where we are..and won't let us be more far from him at all. *smiles*.. He just was enthrawled with the beach...sunshine...sand....surf...he experienced it all ! discovered sand dollars..shells...seaweed..ewwww...lol chased pebbles as I skimmed them across the shallow waves..he was not disturbed by the rather COOL water either..hehehe..
God sure blessed us with an amazingly beautiful fall day at the river..and the beach...after all Harly is a blessing from God and we all know that GOd blesses those who belong to Him ! AMEN :)
Til Harly's next antics.....
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Gods working miracles.....!!!
What a truly blessed day we had with the Nursing Home !! Harly was a HIT !! There are ee4 very sweet dimentia patients in a private setting with a husband and wife nurse team who run the home. They both are just so delightful and take extra special care of thier 4 patients. A very warm..friendly..welcoming home...so much we just felt like we had known them a long time.
We arrived and was invited into the kitchen to meet Judy.. who just smiled soo brightly when she saw Harly . She held him and stroked him so gently, and he just lapped it all up...he is soo good..even with strangers.. just wags his tail and snuggles up. We then ventured into the living room where Andy, Bernice and Helen were sitting enjoying some relaxing TV. Harly did his rounds introducing himself to them all...and was just as delighted to meet the rest of them. Jaunita is just soo caring and loving with these dear folks. I noticed Bernices feet resting on her walker..Juanita moved the walker and placed a comfortable foot rest under both her legs to make her more comfortable..what a caring heart she has ..we were very touched the whole time were stayed. I went and sat next to Helen for a while and let Harly snuggle up to her...and he just sprawled himself out..and fell asleep...I mean ...he just made himself quite at home !!! hehehe
I noticed Andy very quiet..he is the only gentlemen at the home..apart from Juantias husband of course, Jeff...and he was sitting in a recliner chair..very quiet..but after about 1/2 hour..he started to share some very detailed story about his dad and his love for deep sea fishing...i sat and enjoyed his story and smiled..and nodded..and just let him enjoy sharing with us. He was smiling and just sooo enjoying it..like he was right there with it. ( remember..these are dimentia patients...have good long term memories...not good with the short at all..)
We just thoroughly enjoyed our stay...which lasted about 1 1/2 hours...and Harly was soooo good...and sooo well behaved...showing his new found friends how sweet....gentle..and loving he is...a true gift from the Lord...and we know he has many wonderful times ahead to share :)
Juanita shared with us as we were leaving...that 2 of the 4 patients had talked more today than she had seen in a long time..they were bubbly and enjoying chatting with us..and i could see that even in 1 visit what a miracle little Harly has been.
We were originally going to wait to bring Harly back after he had some obedience class...but after our visit Juanita was excited to see him again much sooner than that...so we decided to bring him ever 2nd week...after lunch around 2pm..for about a 1 hour visit.
The other neat thing is this home is alittle different to other run homes..where they have strict regulations..I offered to bring some home baked goodies and thier eyes lit up..!!! So another sweet blessings....cookies...muffins...cakes....bread....the list is endless...LOL
I will ask permission next visit if I may take pics of Harly with his new found friends...to share on his blog :)
What an awesome God we serve...miracles happening before our very eyes.!!!
Blessings dear friends....
We arrived and was invited into the kitchen to meet Judy.. who just smiled soo brightly when she saw Harly . She held him and stroked him so gently, and he just lapped it all up...he is soo good..even with strangers.. just wags his tail and snuggles up. We then ventured into the living room where Andy, Bernice and Helen were sitting enjoying some relaxing TV. Harly did his rounds introducing himself to them all...and was just as delighted to meet the rest of them. Jaunita is just soo caring and loving with these dear folks. I noticed Bernices feet resting on her walker..Juanita moved the walker and placed a comfortable foot rest under both her legs to make her more comfortable..what a caring heart she has ..we were very touched the whole time were stayed. I went and sat next to Helen for a while and let Harly snuggle up to her...and he just sprawled himself out..and fell asleep...I mean ...he just made himself quite at home !!! hehehe
I noticed Andy very quiet..he is the only gentlemen at the home..apart from Juantias husband of course, Jeff...and he was sitting in a recliner chair..very quiet..but after about 1/2 hour..he started to share some very detailed story about his dad and his love for deep sea fishing...i sat and enjoyed his story and smiled..and nodded..and just let him enjoy sharing with us. He was smiling and just sooo enjoying it..like he was right there with it. ( remember..these are dimentia patients...have good long term memories...not good with the short at all..)
We just thoroughly enjoyed our stay...which lasted about 1 1/2 hours...and Harly was soooo good...and sooo well behaved...showing his new found friends how sweet....gentle..and loving he is...a true gift from the Lord...and we know he has many wonderful times ahead to share :)
Juanita shared with us as we were leaving...that 2 of the 4 patients had talked more today than she had seen in a long time..they were bubbly and enjoying chatting with us..and i could see that even in 1 visit what a miracle little Harly has been.
We were originally going to wait to bring Harly back after he had some obedience class...but after our visit Juanita was excited to see him again much sooner than that...so we decided to bring him ever 2nd week...after lunch around 2pm..for about a 1 hour visit.
The other neat thing is this home is alittle different to other run homes..where they have strict regulations..I offered to bring some home baked goodies and thier eyes lit up..!!! So another sweet blessings....cookies...muffins...cakes....bread....the list is endless...LOL
I will ask permission next visit if I may take pics of Harly with his new found friends...to share on his blog :)
What an awesome God we serve...miracles happening before our very eyes.!!!
Blessings dear friends....
Monday, September 10, 2007
Gods true blessing......
What an eventful, fun and challenging week we have had with Harly.. anyone spare us about a whole weeks worth of extra sleep please???? hehehe
He truly is a sweet, adorabale blessing; so much fun and entertaining til about 9pm..then the "real" fun started...we were teaching him who is the "alpha" in our house..and unfortunately he is ranked 4th...hehee..He did try altho for the 1st 3 nights to be the "alpha" and after reading thru our Training manual was adviced to nip this dominance in the bud..so we bought a crate..large enough that he will grow into it and be useful as an adult dog..so from Tuesday he cryed..and cryed...but we did not give into him..and hence wound up with loss of sleep..but Today is monday..and he absolutely loves his crate now..and even goes in on his own accord..during day for naps.. he now also follows our directions and knows who are the bosses in our house.. :)...and LOVES his treats. He is so easy to train and is truly a very good ..well behaved puppy..a delight to have around !
The major part of training a puppy for therapy is lots of socialising from very young..and coming from a fantastic breeder who worked so wonderfully with him from beginning..has made it so easy now for us . I have had lots of enjoyment introducing Harly to a few friends of mine..one who has a 14 month old Yorkie, Bo..Harly now gets soo excited to go visit him and when he visits here.. which has been a few times already in his 1st week home :) We have ventured out shopping ..and of course he is a heart stopper...everyone just wants to know what he is..how old..etc...and Harly is just wagging that tail excited to meet them all... so he is really on the right road to becoming a wonderful therapy dog.
I plan this week to introduce him to his new backpack, seeing he is adjusted to his crate . I think I will visit the local library. the farmers market...and the pet store.
These 1st stages of training are crucial..the socialising is the most important aspect . Once that is established we can go to 2nd stage..and that is obedience training...which starts October `1st for 8 weeks.
Tune in next week for more of Harlys adventures.....
He truly is a sweet, adorabale blessing; so much fun and entertaining til about 9pm..then the "real" fun started...we were teaching him who is the "alpha" in our house..and unfortunately he is ranked 4th...hehee..He did try altho for the 1st 3 nights to be the "alpha" and after reading thru our Training manual was adviced to nip this dominance in the bud..so we bought a crate..large enough that he will grow into it and be useful as an adult dog..so from Tuesday he cryed..and cryed...but we did not give into him..and hence wound up with loss of sleep..but Today is monday..and he absolutely loves his crate now..and even goes in on his own accord..during day for naps.. he now also follows our directions and knows who are the bosses in our house.. :)...and LOVES his treats. He is so easy to train and is truly a very good ..well behaved puppy..a delight to have around !
The major part of training a puppy for therapy is lots of socialising from very young..and coming from a fantastic breeder who worked so wonderfully with him from beginning..has made it so easy now for us . I have had lots of enjoyment introducing Harly to a few friends of mine..one who has a 14 month old Yorkie, Bo..Harly now gets soo excited to go visit him and when he visits here.. which has been a few times already in his 1st week home :) We have ventured out shopping ..and of course he is a heart stopper...everyone just wants to know what he is..how old..etc...and Harly is just wagging that tail excited to meet them all... so he is really on the right road to becoming a wonderful therapy dog.
I plan this week to introduce him to his new backpack, seeing he is adjusted to his crate . I think I will visit the local library. the farmers market...and the pet store.
These 1st stages of training are crucial..the socialising is the most important aspect . Once that is established we can go to 2nd stage..and that is obedience training...which starts October `1st for 8 weeks.
Tune in next week for more of Harlys adventures.....
Sunday, September 2, 2007
HARLYS HOME !!
WOW !..what an awesome week we had away in Alaska..God blessed us with so many wonderful "kisses"...rainbows so vibrant.. a perfect scene of 2 bears catching salmon and feeding on them.... beautiful weather to catch salmon.. and last day..an early flight which brought us home 2 hours early. Was a very relaxing and enjoyably time away.
I was not able to sleep too well. I wonder why?? mmmm....maybe because we were going to pick up one little boy named HARLY?? ;)
We arrived at the Breeders ( Bryan and Kirsten) house to find little HARLY darting around living room and then hiding under the sofa. I guess he was showing us just how to play hide and seek?? hehehe...we encouraged him out and then we were able to snuggle him into us and say HI our new fur-ever friend ! He was a little nervous to start with..who are these strange people???? .. but once he settled into my chest he became more settled.
I have so much to praise the breeders for.. Bryan and Kirsten are such caring, thoughtful and very gentle people who love their puppies and dogs so much. The way they always answered our emails..sent pictures..let us go visit Harly when he was 5 weeks old.. and the impeccable care they took of Harly and his brothers as they developed. Harly was a little shy to start with and Bryan spent extra time playing and encouraging him to socialize more with their 3 beautiful children and friends and family. We are so delighted with the expert care they took of Harly till yesterday when we were able to bring him home. Here is their blog link if your interested in checking it out, or maybe interested in purchasing a puppy !
Well....Harly was perfect when we got him home..settled right in...except not sure if it was nerves..or car sickness..he was great all the way home..til we drove into drive way...and he started heaving...and threw up a little as I put him out of the truck..but was fine after that..was just the once.... and .slightly hesitant for about 1/2 hour..but once he sniffed all over the house and found his play house and teddy..he was right..and very playful...he is great at going outside and down stairs and only 1 accident in house..as soon as we got home.like saying " Momma and Poppa..I'm home now..I just had to give you a homecoming present" ...hehehe..
Had a little trouble with him at night...did not like the crate at all...so put stinky toy ( smells of his 2 brothers..which is supposed to help transition him) in his bed...he didn’t want that either..he wanted to whimper at glenns side of the bed..for about 1 hour...on and off..we put him on our bed..for a little play time..but he ended up sleeping all night under our bed...it took me about 10 minutes this morning to find him..hehe...but he has a bed in our office...in the living room..and in our room..soo he has something nice to sleep on wherever we are :)
He loves my g/f's Yorkie, Bo..she came over and her Bo was sooo sweet and gentle with him...just sniffing him ..and laying beside him...letting Harly be the one to make first moves..was soo cute and sweet to watch :).. . Bo is 13 months..and just a gorgeous sweet ..well behaved dog.. one I’m happy to let Harly play with 1st off..dont want him learning bad habits...hehehe
He was eating great..once we gave him the eukaneuba...he wasn’t fussed on the innova..but we mixed the 2..so see how he goes..might if he doesn’t like the innova at all to buy more eukaneuba..
But all in all...was sooo pleased he settled in soo easy on his 1st day...he is sooo sweet and gentle..:)
WELCOME HOME HARLY!
I was not able to sleep too well. I wonder why?? mmmm....maybe because we were going to pick up one little boy named HARLY?? ;)
We arrived at the Breeders ( Bryan and Kirsten) house to find little HARLY darting around living room and then hiding under the sofa. I guess he was showing us just how to play hide and seek?? hehehe...we encouraged him out and then we were able to snuggle him into us and say HI our new fur-ever friend ! He was a little nervous to start with..who are these strange people???? .. but once he settled into my chest he became more settled.
I have so much to praise the breeders for.. Bryan and Kirsten are such caring, thoughtful and very gentle people who love their puppies and dogs so much. The way they always answered our emails..sent pictures..let us go visit Harly when he was 5 weeks old.. and the impeccable care they took of Harly and his brothers as they developed. Harly was a little shy to start with and Bryan spent extra time playing and encouraging him to socialize more with their 3 beautiful children and friends and family. We are so delighted with the expert care they took of Harly till yesterday when we were able to bring him home. Here is their blog link if your interested in checking it out, or maybe interested in purchasing a puppy !
Well....Harly was perfect when we got him home..settled right in...except not sure if it was nerves..or car sickness..he was great all the way home..til we drove into drive way...and he started heaving...and threw up a little as I put him out of the truck..but was fine after that..was just the once.... and .slightly hesitant for about 1/2 hour..but once he sniffed all over the house and found his play house and teddy..he was right..and very playful...he is great at going outside and down stairs and only 1 accident in house..as soon as we got home.like saying " Momma and Poppa..I'm home now..I just had to give you a homecoming present" ...hehehe..
Had a little trouble with him at night...did not like the crate at all...so put stinky toy ( smells of his 2 brothers..which is supposed to help transition him) in his bed...he didn’t want that either..he wanted to whimper at glenns side of the bed..for about 1 hour...on and off..we put him on our bed..for a little play time..but he ended up sleeping all night under our bed...it took me about 10 minutes this morning to find him..hehe...but he has a bed in our office...in the living room..and in our room..soo he has something nice to sleep on wherever we are :)
He loves my g/f's Yorkie, Bo..she came over and her Bo was sooo sweet and gentle with him...just sniffing him ..and laying beside him...letting Harly be the one to make first moves..was soo cute and sweet to watch :).. . Bo is 13 months..and just a gorgeous sweet ..well behaved dog.. one I’m happy to let Harly play with 1st off..dont want him learning bad habits...hehehe
He was eating great..once we gave him the eukaneuba...he wasn’t fussed on the innova..but we mixed the 2..so see how he goes..might if he doesn’t like the innova at all to buy more eukaneuba..
But all in all...was sooo pleased he settled in soo easy on his 1st day...he is sooo sweet and gentle..:)
WELCOME HOME HARLY!
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