Boarding Buddies

 I thought I would share with you some of my boarding buddies from last night. The night was filled with lots of licks, wagging tails, drool, snuggles, and positive vibes! I normally have between 1-4 boarders, but last night I had thirteen wiggly wet noses. It's always so fun when I get a big group and especially when they all get along so well.

The night began with a feeding frenzy. I get to work around 6:30, which I am then greeted by all the daycare dogs. The dogs that are extra excited to see me, know that feeding time is near. Being the boarder has it's perks, because the boarding dogs associate me with food, so I get extra loves! 

      

This infectious smile belongs to Sampson, a pit bull shepherd mix. His smile is literally ear to ear and greets me with it after he gulps down his dinner. It's always so cute when I look over and there are dog heads barely peeking over the walls. 

                       

This golden guy is Finn, he is a silly eater. He likes to tip over his bowl and then immediately jump up to look at me. Finn and I have a special bond, when I arrive for the day he tackles me, goes between my legs, and hits me with slobbery kisses. It was getting to be too much that I tried to stay on the other side of the fence one day, but then he kept bulldozing the fence so I had to just brace myself and head in. He also, won't eat his food until I sit in the suite with him and hand feed him his food, silly boy.

                                

This curlicue doodle is, Flynn. He has a food allergy and gets very special food containing fish and sweet potatoe. He is a special guy full of love and has those big brown sweet eyes. 

     

These siblings are new here but have already found a special place in my heart. Cedar on the left, is an old lady who has to be, if not in my lap, next to my lap with her paw on my leg. Koa, on the right, is truely a loving lab. All his paws have white tips except his front right paw that is all black. Just look at those eyes, they melt my heart!

                    

This young doodle mix is, Winston. We had quite the name game this night. We had two Winston's and a Finn and Flynn. Winston is doing surprisingly well; his owner is having a second surgery and he is definitely experiencing empathy for her. I just made sure I gave him extra snuggles and love. 

     

This young pup is, Cashew. Below is his brother Peanut. His has the nicest coat I have ever seen. It's super smooth, clean, and almost looks like he goes to a personal stylist at the salon that cuts his hair with scissors, it's so nice. My favorite thing about Cushew, other than his coat, are his facial expressions. His eyebrows are always moving. 

   

Last, but not least, is Peanut. Don't be fooled by his name, he is a big guy. I didn't think he could get any cuter until I managed to get him to try my glasses on. He has such a gentle personality and remains completely still if you just continue to pet his head. Love him! 

Hope you enjoyed a few of the pooches from last nights boarding adventures! 

The Ravishing Rudy

                       

Meet Rudy, the young and rambunctious miniature bull terrier. 

This was a tough call for me to decide which dog I wanted to kick my blog off with, since I have special relationships with every dog I get to board. However, I decided on Miss Rudy because she has an extra special place in my heart. Rudy is the very first bull terrier I have ever come across, and to be honest, it was not love at first sight. She frightened me when I first met her because I have never had experience with her breed. The most exposure I have had is just that she happens to be the mascot of my favorite store (target)! That did not stop Rudy though from becoming my best pal. 

So a little about Rudy, she is a bully breed, however, after spending several days with her boarding she shows no signs of anything to be afraid of. She absolutely loves to play fetch and is a very, very good listener. She played fetch for a good hour before getting bored and never hesitated to hand it off. She tends to jump but only when over excited, and can tell that she only does it when she knows she can get away with it (never jumps on her dad, when he picks her up). I am a sap sucker when it comes to dogs jumping on me, it makes me feel loved! She also loves to give kisses I have the cutest video of her sneaking them in when she can.  But be warned that sometimes she wants to kiss you so bad she nips instead of kisses ( I think she does that while thinking "I love you so much I want to eat you up") but wants you say "Ouch, Rudy be gently!" she slides a few wet ones on your cheek!   

                                

Other then being playful and loving, she is also a very good cuddler. She does have a stockier build, so for someone like me she feels like a tank when I pick her up.  Another perk of having her with me at nights is I feel completely safe wih her. We had a new trainer that started working at night and when he peeked his head over the fence she went from 0-10, once I reassured her he was okay she calmed down, but if you are looking for a protective and alerting dog that can also fit in your arms, she might be the right fit for you!