December 30, 2014

Snowy Days


The Ginger Sisters had a nice holiday visiting their dog cousins and eating lots of left-over turkey. Boca particularly loved my human cousin, and they did wonderfully meeting everyone. They were excited on the morning drive, but by the time we headed home that afternoon, they were curled up asleep in the back seat. I must confess that I did not get them any gifts - they get so many things on a regular basis and had just gotten a box of goodies that we won from His Muddy Paw Prints. I also wanted some more time to budget and think of what they really need, and in the next week or so Ruby will get a new tug and Boca some booties. 


We did have a white Christmas, which is actually fairly uncommon, with snow moving in during the late afternoon. Before having a reactive dog, I have never been so excited about snow storms and cold temperatures, but I knew it meant we could romp in the nearby open space! Normally it is busy with cyclists, soccer games and other dogs, but we were able to walk on the mountain bike paths and run through the fields without a care. Boca thought we were a little crazy, and Ruby couldn't get enough running and digging. Both dogs wore the rubber Pawz booties, but they got pretty torn up on our expeditions so I want to get something more heavy-duty for Boca. Does anyone have recommendations? Ruby has adapted well to the winter and her feet aren't nearly as sensitive.


On Sunday, Ruby tried the 16 foot long-line in the field and had such fun! I got her to run in a circle around me - much like lunging a horse, and I was glad for my experience doing just that. I'm thrilled to have this in the toolbox for her to enjoy a little more freedom. Boca also had a turn on the long-line and wouldn't even go to the end of it! I tried to get her to run around and she looked at me like I was loony. I think she had her fill of freedom as a street dog in The Bahamas. 

Now some extreme cold has set in - yesterday only reached the teens and today's high is all of three degrees with record lows expected tonight. We ventured out very briefly in the afternoon and will do the same today. Yesterday was my birthday and I had a lovely relaxing day cuddling with my girls, watching movies and baking cupcakes. We are ready for 2015!

10 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! Sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful day with your two girls.

    I'm glad Ruby enjoyed the long line. It's nice to give her a chance to roam a little farther from you and still be safe.

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    1. I had tried a longer line before and it was too long - this one seems just the right length. We'll be using it regularly now.

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  2. They are so cute!! It looks like they had fun playing in the snow!! I didn't get the girls anything for Christmas, either! Like you said, they get so many goodies in the mail already. :D

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    1. I felt a little bad when we were opening gifts, because they were quite interested, but I'm sure they will be getting a box in the mail any day now!

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  3. Oh how fun - a white Christmas! Looks like they enjoyed it. Shiner says she's thankful we don't have those here BOL. Happy belated birthday :)

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    1. Thank you, Ann. I've lived in Colorado all my life and still haven't quite made peace with our winters. It is so pretty when everything is sparkling and white, though.

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  4. Happy Birthday! Looks like you guys are dressed nice and warm
    snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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    1. Thank you! The Ginger Sisters do stay cozy in their coats.

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  5. I love those photos, so white and your dogs are so beautiful. We use Ruffwear Summit Trex boots in the winter. Our dog R likes them, and Shyla is gradually learning to like them. They have a very tough vibram sole that grips very nicely and lasts forever, which I like. However, my vet says that some dogs don't like such a tough sole perhaps because they really can't feel the ground through it. So, I can't recommend them without some slight reservations.

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    1. Thank you for the suggestion! I'd like to take Boca to a store and try some different ones on her. Ruby is less cooperative about wearing boots but also doesn't seem to need them as badly.

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