Category Archives: Lab Life

Helping “Hands”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

I’ve heard it said that everyone could use a helping hand…but helping hounds? I’m thinking not so much! These two “helpers’ are having to learn that as much as Mommy loves her labs, she also wants time with her lens.  … Continue reading →

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Cold, Rainy, and Slightly Crazy

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

The weather this morning was cold, with a slight drizzle dropping from the sky, the perfect day (if you are slightly crazy – a category we readily admit to occupying!) for Chaco’s first trip to Red Top Mountain. We headed … Continue reading →

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Third Times a Charm

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Twice over the course of the past year we thought we had found a companion to adopt so that Tucker could have a “sibling”, and twice it ended up not being a good fit. I had just about resigned myself … Continue reading →

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Octoberfetch

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

All these years we thought the word was “Octoberfest”, but now that we have a Lab we have learned that it’s actually “Octoberfetch!” This morning we took Tucker for a romp at Little River, one of his many happy places, … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Water-full Weekend

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

What makes a wonderful weekend? Well, if you ask Tucker, it’s any weekend that involves water…and since this weekend included not one, but two river romps…well…he was one happy labramutt! Usually, when we take him to the river or to … Continue reading →

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Weekends Are Meant For Water

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

Ahhh….weekends… For some folks it’s a time for errands, while for others it’s a time for entertainment. Some opt to grab a little rest and relaxation, while others catch up on some housework or yard work. But if you’re a … Continue reading →

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This Is What I Was Made For

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Did you ever do something that you really enjoyed, something that was totally soul-satisfying, and find yourself thinking, “I was made for this!”? Well, I’m pretty sure Tucker makes that declaration anytime he gets let loose in a creek or … Continue reading →

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