New place for Havanese Lovers to Gather

Well it has been a year hiatus! But I am going to try and get back to sharing all the adorable furkid information in one place (well that is the goal!) I completed my masters and am now teaching so this is still going to be a balance.

In the meantime, I have new addiction

http://havanesetalk.com/

Grandma and Grandpa visit!

The pups had an exciting visit when Grandma and Grandpa came. Isabelle was beyond thrilled as she knows she is the favorite and reminds them every second they are here to love her, Dora knows they hand out cookies or she can take food from them, and Dash learned that Grandpa does give good puppy massages as well! (Still thinking I need to upload Grandpa trying to run agility with both Neezers!)

Crate Training

I don't know why Dasher no longer likes to go in his crate.... completely busted at a rally trial!!!

Dasher's first time in Rally Advance

He did absolutely wonderful- no sniffing! Even notice at the end of hte course where the ring steward comes up and hands the leash at the exit (the judge put a right turn right to the exit- YIKES! Dash sit like his mama told him- WHAT A GOOD BOY! I remember doing this the first few times with Dora and she thought no leash meant she could sniff :) Dash seems to get a little lazy about 3/4ths through the course which means I am not making it fun enough so the next time I will try to make it a little more fun! A 99 for the first time without a leash is about 20 points higher than I thought we would get!!! And the club gave out gorgeous rosette placements- Dash could have cared less!

Amazing Dash

Well we are behind! Dasher has done rally 4 times now, qualified 4 times (98,97,99,99) and 3/4th times tied for first place. Unfortunately because he is small, he has usually lost the blue ribbon with the time breaker. But I am thrilled with him to say the least. He has probably only been on a rally course 5 times other than at trial. We practice a bit of doo dads here and there but he seems to have fun and is such a confident dog. His always willing to work attitude is excellent :) This weekend he absolutely delighted me with his offleash work (first time being off leash!) he could care less there wasn't a leash attached to him.

Here is a clip from his first time in the ring a few weekends ago:

Happy Easter!

YES-VISITORS!!!

Isabelle loves people. She knows she is really a person in a nicer coat but the cutest thing is when Belle sees someone she remembers and loves. I took her to the airport to pick up her aunt Missy. Dogs weren't allowed in the area so we placed Belle in her zip up bag. She sat trying to shove her nose out the tiny opening and then she heard Aunt Missy's voice. She went insane right then and we had to do everything in our power to keep the 5 pounder from losing it. She just has such an amazing memory and she really loves the special people in her life.

Warm weather is back :)

Dora's private fort

Dash graduates from Agility I

He is a superstar and loving agility class

Strange Snow in SC

We have been busy but still having fun. A few weeks ago we had an odd snow storm here.

As you can see Dasher has a very big backyard to protect from the evil snow! He wore himself out and was nuts the entire time there was snow.



A little more snow fun

It is tax time....

Need help with your math?

MONSTER

Dora loves toys. She always has and she gets especially excited when she finds a toy she hasn't played with in awhile. Out comes Beaver...

P.S. I am a horrible Mom look at those paws- Dora needs to visit the Salon for a pedicure asap.

Squirrel Hunting

One of Dasher's favorite places to go is Daddy's University. As soon as he realizes he is there, he turns into a monster. He forgets about everything in the world, cries, runs, spins, and jumps into every grassy area.

Dash to Mommy: "So you guys walk like this so you can see the squirrels all the time?"

Ready, Set, Go!!!

I love Dasher's ears in the last one as that is the view I often have of him zooming at me or the girls.

Neezer Love

Dash and Dora have some similarities including LOVING the outdoors. Sometimes these two will stay out in the backyard and I will find them under a bush just laying down. With the nice weekend, we were able to get a few cute pics! Princess Belle couldn't be bothered to be outdoors doing yard work with us. The last one isn't them posed but avoiding me with the leaf blower.

Happy Birthday to Daddy!

Daddy brings home a new friend for Dora!

Can you tell she likes him! If you listen close you can hear her do her Dora giggles a bit. When she gets really excited she makse a humming sound. Maybe in a week or so when she is bored with him Dash will get a chance to play with him. Dora just goes nuts for interactive toys!

Belle and her belly!

Belle loves to be loved. She is a very selfish lover though! She also has no problem telling you that you aren't done. Look how she throws her legs up and grumbles at her daddy!

Dash v. Belle

Belle has decided Dora is okay to be alpha, It is a lot of work afterall. But Dash is not to climb the ladder above her. She loves to suddenly remind him out of the blue by attack him when he walks near the chew, she hasn't touched in an hour. Luckily, Dash really just lets Belle do whatever she wants. He stands up to Dora a lot more than Belle. But here is a video of him begging her. Dash always lays to my left side in the morning. That is his spot and look who decided to put the B back in Bitch- Belle ofcourse! :) There is no doubt, she knows damn well what she is doing! Gotta love her attitude but Dasher's begging is adorable!