Marley's BFF

While I've been dealing with work, school and a lack of internet service, Marley has had a lot of fun. I managed to organize some play dates and extra walks while I was busy. We started our agility class last week and we pick up our new weave poles in a few days.

During our break Marley was able to spend some time with her friend Sadie. They usually chase each other, play bitey face and nap together. All around they have a good time.

Sadie is totally convinced that a camera is trying to steal her soul and this is one of the very few photos of this lovely dog.

To Marley's dismay, Sadie acquired a sibling about a year ago. Reagan is a beautiful lab/shepard mix. She behaves like a typical little sister, she wants everything everybody else has and believes rules are for other dogs.

She is utterly convinced that Marley is her best friend. Marley for the most part, ignores Reagan.

"Do you want to wrestle? How about a game of chase?"

Marley has unfortunately taught Reagan some bad habits, such as guarding the front door by barking at the neighbors and chasing cats. Actually, the only time Marley doesn't ignore Reagan is when there is a cat around that needs to be chased. I find their relationship quite fascinating.

All photos in this post were taken by Laura Calonder.

Maddie and Marley

We had a play date with the cutest border collie foster dog ever. Maddie is a small (about 35 lbs) smooth coat border collie. She was a fetching fiend and enjoyed running after Marley. They played nicely, however she spent most of her time focused on her foster mom.

Just throw it, I'll bring it back!

Isn't she beautiful? She loved chasing her toys and most of the time brought it back.

Marley is doing her best border collie imitation.

Throw it, I'll bring it back!

I'm sure she really wanted to bring it back, unfortunately she was distracted by grass.

I think they look awesome together, if I was an impulsive person I would totally adopt Maddie.

If you are interested in adopting a Border Collie you may be interested in Border Collie Rescue of Northern California. They have quite a few dogs available in additon to Maddie.

We received an Award!

I am the lucky recipient of the the:

I received this from Boomer. Thank you for the award.

The rules are simple.

1. Thank the blogger who gave it to you.

• Thank you Boomer!
  

2. Share 7 things about yourself:

• We love to make new friends at the park.
  
• Water is for ducks not dogs. Marley might wade in it but never swim.
  
• Marley loves to trick me into thinking she'll fetch. She'll run to the toy and sit there and wait for me to retrieve it and throw it again.
  
• The treat bin at the pet store is the best thing ever...sometimes there are bits on the ground for snacking.
  
• Bell peppers are yummy.
  
• If you want a snack sit buy a guy and look sad, they will always share their snacks.
  
• Cats shouldn't run if they don't want to be chased! They probably run to get dogs in trouble for chasing them.
  

3. Pass it on to 15 other blogger.

• I don't think I know 15 bloggers who have not received this award. If you haven't received it please consider yourself awarded. Thanks.