the bow started out clean....

the "great one" poses....

the great one stares me down and then eats the bow....

You think I'm going to wear a bow? think again...

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Ahem, I have been requested to say something....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!  How was that?

A few words on body language!

Here we see tails are up, but not straight up.  these dogs are trusting that there is no danger around and the slight raise in the tail means they are willing to be active participants in whatever games come their way!

Now check out that stance on the american bulldog mix.  Her ears are pricked forward, her tail is very high and she is focusing on  a playmate.  She intends to have the upper hand and is challenging him!

Now if you look at the shepherd, you can see that she has switched from play mode to work mode.  I was standing on the other side of the log and I wanted to try and get their photo as they were jumping over.  the shepherd is trying to figure out what I want because they are such an intelligent breed.  If I speak she will ignore all the other dogs. 

Here I have created mass chaos because no one knows what I want, they are sick of me taking photos and would like me to just walk and stop all the nonsense....

you can see my makeshift bridge in this photo!

come out of the water now!

follow the dirt covered road!

I can't imagine why the dogs get dirty!

I'm getting away from these two....

these two never stop....

Leap frog with a fallen tree...

clash of the titans!

Fall Frolicking!

can I help you?

is he going to bark at that current all day?

this is quite the river you've got!

must keep hair clean!

these paws were made for walking....

concentrating here...

Some dogs like to surf....

we actually had to fight the current!

check out the pretty waterfall!

that was refreshing....

where are you going?  don't leave me over here!

How does that human expect me to cross and keep my coat clean?

Hi Mom! Hope you're feeling well!

all it takes is one runner....

we're working on his speed!

just breathing over here...

little black dog has turned into judge, jury and executioner!

rain rain go away!

love how dogs in the background race to get into the photo!

good thing the human built some bridges...

not that anyone uses the bridge...

and we're off...doberman in the lead with collie right behind!

Why are the white dogs always the focal point when it comes to the chase?

checking out hurricane damage...

So sorry to have to say goodbye...

You were so amazing.  I love how you could hike with us and never left our side, even though your nose wanted you to wander!  I love how you tripped on your ears when you were younger and trying to chase the other dogs!  I love how you whined on your first overnight and made me sleep on the couch with you!  I love how you could wear all these costumes and look proud!  You will be so missed...thank you for the joy you brought us. 

keep her in line please!

Yoo Hoo! Peekapoo!

send me a photo....I'll make you a star! (note small dog on kayak; he's also in the video!

everybody's coming to say hello....

No wandering off allowed!

video of the little ones!