First 'group photo' of the gang, a great swim and Ben's first tracking glove!

Ben poses with an old tracking glove he found in the yard!

Today Ben ran with the gang for the first time, supervised. Everyone was very good - but he ended up climbing on Jet to nurse, and that ended it abruptly.



I called them to lie down and we got our first 'group photo.'

First group photo of Caden, River, Ted, Jet and Baby Ben

River is a very powerful swimmer, even at age 11. Caden looks behind as she gains on him!

In the heat of the afternoon, I took River and Caden for a swim. I went swimming yesterday at the local Enmax Wave Pool. It was so fun - so today was their turn. River is a great swimmer even at 11. Caden is not as strong a swimmer being more of a Prairie boy. But he is young and strong. Sorry about River's barking - she is getting quite deaf and I don't think she hears herself, and I need to really yell or do hand signals to her now!

I had to separate them, because Caden would not 'out' the toy when River was hovering, and who could blame him? River got a chance to swim in peace after Caden retrieved for nearly 20 minutes!

Good boy outs his toy

For me the day started out a bit lonely - trying to figure out what to do, and it was so beautiful out! By the time I was finished with my outing with River and Caden, I felt so joyful. Dogs are so amazing and such great company.

This evening, Ben had another runabout outside. The house it TOO SMALL for him now! He found an old glove (not a set-up, honest!) and he claimed it. It was priceless - such a treasure!



I hope these videos make you smile like they made me smile and laugh.