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    Home » Philip the Poodle

    Fence Digging Got Cancelled Friday Because ...

    April 14, 2023 by Karen 10 Comments

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    Friday in Southern Ontario was all the things a Friday in the middle of summer is supposed to be - smack dab in the middle of April.

    28C with blue skies.

    In summer, that's trench digging weather. In April, it's drive to the conservation area with the dog and a ball to see if he actually is a water dog weather.

    So obviously I had to take advantage of this particular moment of spring. Trench digging wasn't the best use of my time.

    Taking my dog to a lake and then back home where I had to spend 3 hours bathing and blow drying him because he smelled like a turtle was the best use of my time.

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    I dug all last week and will hopefully get it finished this weekend when it ISN'T 28 degrees outside but a slightly more seasonal 22.

    I have BIG garden dreams this year so I can't get behind no matter how tempting temptation might be.

    The 80 Piece Puzzle

    Because this week it's the only option.

    Have a good weekend!

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    1. Heather

      April 15, 2023 at 10:34 pm

      There is another treat ball by Kong. We call it the flying saucer. It is a blue ball with a red ring around it. Every now a then a treat comes out. My girl (Lhasa Apso) is completely addicted to this toy.
      Re: grooming. Even though Phil gets gets tired of the grooming, my experience is that dogs love the routine and the attention. Don't let his unrest fool you!

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    2. Linda in Illinois

      April 15, 2023 at 6:37 pm

      Lip sure is a
      Beauty.

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      • Karen

        April 15, 2023 at 6:44 pm

        He really is. :) ~ karen!

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    3. Vikki

      April 15, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      Excellent decision! Aren't dogs great?

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    4. Leslie

      April 15, 2023 at 10:28 am

      Did he love the water? Every retriever I ever had was crazy about itfull stop ... and poodles are retrieving dogs. You did the right thing. I have to admit, I don't have the energy to groom a large dog anymore.

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      • Karen

        April 15, 2023 at 12:54 pm

        It's a big job. I don't mind it too much but he find it tiresome. So I split it up. Bath and blow dry. Today will be grooming, possibly even leaving his feet shaving and trimming until tomorrow. ~ karen!

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    5. Deb from Maryland

      April 15, 2023 at 9:19 am

      You are also describing Maryland weather. A couple of days of 35 degree weather than boom welcome to summer at 87 degrees for a few days. Then a couple days of rain and you get the humidity we (loathe) are known for. Go with the flow, Bebe. go with the flow. lol

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    6. Lynne

      April 15, 2023 at 9:15 am

      What a super sweet boy he is.... <3

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    7. Sharon

      April 15, 2023 at 1:11 am

      I've had several "water" dogs over the last 50yrs. and all but 1 of them I had to teach not to be afraid of water :) after that I couldn't keep them out of it. Just be thankful that your dear boy hasn't learned the joys of having a good roll in the dirt after a swim.
      BTW, is that a treat ball I see? I put ours to use at supper time. I put half my girl's kibbles in it and she's so busy pushing it around she leaves me in peace to eat supper :) Hmm.. that's not entirely true, she's got so good at maneuvering it that I only have about 5 mins ..I've learned to eat faster :)

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      • Karen

        April 15, 2023 at 8:33 am

        Hi Sharon, it is a treat ball! I use it for play, and he has a bigger treat ball that I feed him his dinner with if he needs a bit of mental stimulation for the day. ~ karen!

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