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    A few of our favorite Videos

    The Trailer for our movie "Snow Newfs" rJMJNmwWadI Last summer before the temperature soared, Katie & Louie got to visit their grandparents' house. Since their own yard is sloped and not very big they really appreciate having room to run and play. I love this video (shot by Gary and edited by...
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    Katie the Therapy Dog Wrote an Article for Arkansas Hospice Newsletter

    I hope the print isn't too small for you to read.
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    Update on the Adventures of Katie & Louie

    I just looked back to see the date of my last thread and it was from Sept of 2009 when Katie had just completed Rally Obedience Advanced and Louie had just started it. NN is addictive to me and I knew if I was going to complete my long list of adoption related projects I was going to have to go...
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    Great Rally Weekend

    Saturday was a great day for our family at an AKC dog show in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Louie competed for the first time in Advanced Rally Obedience and earned his first leg toward his RA title. Katie also competed in Advanced Rally and qualified for the third time, so she now has her Rally...
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    Reverse Psychology for Newfs

    Although Katie and Louie are both on the high energy end of the spectrum for a relatively low energy breed, they sometimes temporarily become couch potatoes. It's as if they decide that it is just impossible for them to peel their great mass away from where it appears to have melted into the...
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    SAFE Shampoo & Conditioner

    I don't like to use shampoo which contains sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens or any other nasty chemicals on our precious Newfies. I've been searching for a safe alternative for some time now and just found these products yesterday. I ordered the conditioning shampoo and the spray on...
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    Introducing Remy

    No, we did NOT get another Newf puppy! We are just the lucky aunty and uncle :D Although I will admit that we both were heartbroken when Remy went home with his parents. He had us wrapped around his puppy paw so quickly. This weekend our friends Maija and Jason came to visit us. They drove all...
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    Louie the Love Bug

    Yesterday Louie and I went on two therapy jobs. First we went to Easter Seals to visit the children that are residents there. It was Louie's first time at this facility and was a bit more challenging than his first therapy jobs because there were other dogs around this time. Since Louie is an...
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    Opinon Needed: Did I unknowingly break the law?

    Last August Gary and I made a tool out of scrap lumber to train Louie in the proper stance for conformation. (See old thread here) A few days ago I received an email from the apparent patent holder/creator of a similar tool who told me her lawyer would be contacting me for posting on my blog...
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    The Big Island of Hawaii

    I've been away from Newf.net lately because Gary and I were in Hawaii for 10 days and it took me awhile to catch up on all my chores when we got back. I missed you guys :sunflower: Here is a link to our Hawaii pictures if you are interested...
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    Louie's First Therapy Visit

    Tonight Louie, at just 16 months old, made his first dog therapy visits. We visited the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and the Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center. He was as good as gold at both facilities. I am so proud of our puppy. He brought so much joy into people's lives tonight. At least 5...
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    Katie's First Passenger

    My little cousin Adison volunteered to be the first passenger in Katie's wagon. Both girls seems to thoroughly enjoy themselves judging by the big smile on Adison's face and Katie's wagging tail. Here's the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGrRGxPN7yo
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    Spring Weekend in Arkansas

    Louie with our cousin Adison. Louie adores her and wanted to kiss her all day. He is ready for a little girl of his very own. I told him next year his dream will finally come true. :dance01: My sweeties :heart:
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    Now I'm the Only One in the Family Who is Not a Therapist

    Louie decided to follow in his father and big sister's footsteps yesterday by passing his therapy dog test. Not only did he earn his Rally Novice title on Saturday he also became a certified therapy dog. :dance01: I am so proud of our 14 month old baby boy. He is such a sweetheart; I know he...
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    Three Tries and...

    Three qualifications! Louie went into the Rally ring for the third time yesterday. And he qualified again!!! He got a score of 93 and earned fourth place. Most importantly, he earned his Rally Novice Title. We are so proud of our little Newf puppy. Me and Louie with his new Title ribbon...
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