UPDATE on Duchess

Daddy..can I have some

I've not been updating nor have the dogs gotten anytime to fill you in on everything going on.  I'm going to focus on each dog so they all get their fair share.

Duchess is doing well. In some ways, I see her showing her age.  Daddy can take them on a small walk around the neighborhood and that'll be enough when once upon a time we were walking 3 miles easily.  

She's softened up. Lada & Peryn and the "competition" have made her more direct with her seeking attention. She will cuddle up in bed (weather permitting) and she will come to us for some affection.  

I FINALLY got a kiss. It's been about 3 years since she last gave someone a kiss, so this made me very happy. A few of us were in competition as to who would receive the next kiss.    
I'm surprised it wasn't our neighbor K.   

Rare Photo!

They LOVE K and her son. K helped take care of them when Lada was a puppy needing to be let out more and when we left them home while we were away.  K spoils them with treats, affection, & walks.  If they have an INKLING she's out when I let them out, they fly over there...ESPECIALLY Duchess.  

Duchess is more likely to engage with another dog at the park or daycare these days.  It's nice to see she's not entirely a loner like she once was.

Lada & Duchess still have a weird relationship.   If it's truly "playing" they do, it' looks and sounds more like 2 dogs who don't like each other.   They do it often and never really attack each other, so I guess it's their form of playing.   It just is annoying as it gets the others all wound up.

Unfortunately, Duchess & Athena have been "left behind" a bit more often than not.  Daddy takes the pups for walks at the park.  He's too tired to do another when he gets home and I'm having knee issues preventing me from walking the girls alone.

So regal

We took the ACD's to an ACD meetup and the big girls were left behind. They do not travel well and a 2 hour trip is not something we would enjoy with them barking, howling and whining in the back.   In a few months we're going down to the state park and the big 2 are being left behind.  1) we can only bring 2 dogs to the cabin and 2) the little ones have more energy to burn.   I think we're going to try something different this time around with the big girls.



Duchess is quite funny with some of her....routines/habits.  For example, when we're at the park and she's had enough (doesn't matter what the other dogs are doing) , she goes to the fence or off near the exit and sits there-Usually looking out, back to us.   When she's done, she's done.

Another is her morning "constitutional".  If I'm late delivering that AND I'm awake, she will walk over to me and make sure she touches me with her nose and then walks over to the door, looking over her shoulder.  It's her way of saying.. "uhhm Mom..let's go!" She is ALL about routine. Don't do something that throws that off.  She will let you hear it.

As time has gone on, her husky howl is more prominent. She howls at everything now..  Why bark when she has a howl?   It cracks me up every time.

Bathing Beauty

She still loves to sun bathe OR lay in the shade. It all depends on time of day and her mood.  She can be found either on the patio getting some sun or along the back in the cool grass and shade.    Love that some things don't change. It's like her Husky & Boxer side are fighting each other.   The Husky wants it cool and the boxer enjoys the heat!

I adore this girl.

Duchess and "HER " spot