Wolf maturing

Mom says that when I was younger I was a real handful (whatever that means).

All I know is, now she is always telling me what a good boy I am, and that makes me so happy!

I guess that's all part of growing up....finding out that it's more fun to please the ones you love than to just do whatever you want. Of course, both my grandma's were always available to help and guide my mom in training me.

Pretty neat---everyone's happier, including me.

A few of my favorite things......and not so favorite

The summer is more than half over already. Lazing around, I was thinking of some of my favorite things.....

....such as being with my humans, a good game of "chuck-it", freeze-dried duck (Yum!), playing with my girlfriend (Yellow Lab) Bailey, going to Shiloh events and shows, playing with the woolies, keeping our 6 acres deer and woodchuck free, little tastes of dad's whipped cream, laying on the A/C vent, going for car rides, helping mom "tractor", chewing my Nylabone on the porch while mom sips her coffee........

Then I was thinking of my not so favorite things like going to the vet, the crate (still don't like it at all!), really bad thunderstorms.

Seems the good things far outweigh the bad.

Maybe that's why I always have a smile on my face.

Woolie Lesson #3

Good morning! I'm up bright and early so I can go play with the woolies today. This will be my third herding lesson and I can hardly wait!

C'mon guys----we're burning daylight.

We didn't get any photos of me herding, but this is Tuck, he's a smooth coat like me. He's famous for his herding, and he has a lot of titles. Look how big that one woolie is!

Here I am resting with my good friend Bella Breeze, while we wait for our turn. She's a plush (long) coat. Isn't she pretty?

I had to miss some lessons this year, so when it was my turn I got a little rambuctious with the sheep. I forgot that I had a job to do, and that I wasn't allowed to just chase the sheep or nip at them. My instructor was very patient, but I did need to get a few "reminders" on how to properly herd. I did finally settle down.

After my lesson I was so hot and tired that I lay down in the big water trough----boy did that feel good!

Can't wait for the next lesson.

Made in America

Wolf showing his patriotic side----

(Unfortunately, the flag wasn't really cooperating.)

Birthday Boy

July 1st was my birthday---I turned 2 years old.


I had a great day, with lots of fun & treats, but best of all--- I spent the whole day with my humans!

Off Duty

Dad's back home and I have to say I'm relieved. I took my "on duty" job so seriously that I would wake up in the middle of the night barking. Mom was not amused.



Now I can go back to being my regular, happy self---YAY!

Yard guard

My human dad needed to go somewhere for a few days and he put me in charge of taking care of mom.

Here I am in my best "nobody gets past me" pose. This goes for chipmunks and birds too!

Mom says I'm such a good boy.

2 steps

Mom really liked this picture......

......because I needed to use 2 steps to sit on the front porch comfortably.

What a hoot!

Sunny Day

This year has been a very wet one so far---lots of rain and thunderstorms. The mushrooms and frogs love it, but not me. The other day was a beautiful sunny late Spring day, so I made the most of it. I found out recently that frisbees can be fun!

But I always go back to my favorite---the little yellow tennis ball. What a sweet life!

Dog (show) Days

There was a Shiloh Shepherd Dog Show in Brookville PA. and I got to go!

We rented a motel room and I got my very own bed (don't try this at home though, you'll just get into t-r-o-u-b-l-e).

Here I am giving Mom my best show dog "stack". Unfortunately, we were only watching the show, not actually in the ring at the time. I did get to enter the "Companion Class" and all of us won a very nice white rosette. We got to cheer on all our Shiloh friends and their owners, and we met some wonderful new friends also. The weather was really nice and we enjoyed our time there.

But the best part of all was getting to see my "Grandma's". Here I am with my Grandma Dawn---I just love her so much! I tried to climb onto her lap, like when I was a baby---but I didn't fit anymore. She owns my mother, Sera.

And here I am with my Grandma Rhonda, giving her my sweetest kiss. I love her too! She owns my papa, Konrad.

Can't wait until the next show or Shiloh event! I'll keep you posted.