Black & White Sunday - A Busy Day of Obedience & Agility Classes

Hey all! Today, we have had a very busy day with the two dogs. We started off going early to obedience classes for Ethel, her first ever one! We then realised we came an hour and a half early due to misunderstandings, therefore took the dogs round the lake that is part of our training grounds. Earl off lead, Ethel on. They had a run to chill out and watch the earlier agility before we headed on over to the training field and did some obedience with the rascal dog - and she got on brilliantly, bless her. She didn't pull or strain too much, and we got the hang of the 'this way' command. We then had to leave half way through (we got half an hour obedience with Ethel) then took them both to Earl's agility class which started. We started with a warm up, then did the agility - Earl was super fast, with proper bOuNcY weaves!! Hehe! It was boiling hot and he did exceptional. Loved it! Also, by now, Ethel was crashed on my mum's lap. Busy busy busy!

One very crashed girl and one speedy, raring boy!!

Oh my gosh! Obedience - hard work!

*ZONK*

We then arrived home, the dogs had a play and a pant, and then ate their teas and went into a peaceful sleep, probably for a while! It was probably one of the busiest days Ethel has ever had…

What a day!

We're participating in the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop hosted very kindly by Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever - thanks again, guys!

Dog Vegas (with Ethel watching!) and Bronze Warrant comes

Lovely, enjoyable day at DV today! It was our first competition in Grade 4… Which meant two of our classes were grades 4-7!! (Eeek!!) Well, the first agility we came 2nd out of 12, earning us 19 points towards our Silver Warrant! Then in both 4-7 classes, (agility and jumping), we were E'd!! That was because Earl, along with some other of the dogs in those classes, came out the entrance of the curved tunnel - with there being a few who did the same, it makes me wonder what was in that tunnel… I kept putting him back in and eventually he did it, earning himself flat out praise from me and a chirpy end to the courses. He was so fast though, it was a shame about the issue with the tunnels, but he was still enjoying himself and I will take the speed and happiness out of those runs. Great! Then our last one, he made no mistakes, beautiful finish and weaves, but earned 1 second time fault because of the beginning, which was less speedy! He still made no mistakes himself though, bless him.

It was also Ethel's first show to attend, and she loved it! She met lots of dogs, and cuddled lots of people. Plenty of that vital early socialisation for young pups like her had there today! It was the ideal place now she is fully vaccinated! The two played in the agility breaks, and had a fun time.

To top this nice day, we came home to find we had won a pair of tickets to Paws In The Park from Your Dog Magazine, and our Bronze Agility Warrant had made it in the post! We will frame it soon and show it off with much pride!!

We are a very proud pair indeed!

Now a couple of photos from the show...

Under blue skies, on lush green grass… what more could one ask?

Together packing up from a fun day's 'work'

Just after presentations

A fun, sunny day had, new experiences, new challenges, and new successes alongside! PAWsome.

Paws Up! Its Friday! & Pet Parade - Parading Beneficial Products - Dropcam - Securing Your Pets

Hey, y'all! And welcome to this week's edition of Paws Up! Its Friday! at EW!

Today, we're giving a shout out about a cool home security product that will benefit our readers in securing their pets and helping them stay safe - with this, you can view your pets whenever you wish, via a device like phone or your computer, say, whilst out at work or even just popping to the shops. 

Can you remember us talking about Dropcam in our Tuesday Post, National Dog Day, PUPtectors? Well, I am continuing my interest for their interest in protecting our pets! Here is their product… (see below for link)

This clever and new piece of technology makes sure that you can keep an eye on any place in your home, make that the place your pets stay! You can ensure that everything is as it should be and you know if to come home and sort things out if not. It gives you piece of mind so you can live your life knowing the things most close to home… your beloved pets… are safe. It even has an alert feature sent right to your phone, so you know exactly what's going on. Impressed? You should be! Look DOWN for more...

If you would like more information on this, please click this link for the full page

Dropcam is concerned about your home, so take advantage with it's latest products and PROTECT YOUR PETS!!

We're participating in the Pet Parade Blog Hop kindly hosted by Rascal and Rocco, Jan's Funny Farm, Bionic Basil's, Barking From the Bayou and Love is Being Owned by a Husky! - thanks again, guys!

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Thoughtless Thursday - Ethel's First EVER Walk!!!!

Today is a very special and important day in our family! Its the day of Ethel's first ever walk in the big wide world, and boy hasn't she had one! 

We took her with Earl, because after all, in the future she'll be walking side-by-side with him, once she's fully lead trained, so better start as we mean to go on.

I made little collage to celebrate and remember her PAWsome day by!

She was actually quite good! Really good, in fact! Now for some photos, captions, and more explanations!!

The below photo was easy - and then it got tricky! We're still waiting on Ethel's 'wait' and 'stay', but she has a fine recall already!!

Sitting pretty and waiting for me to lead her out

When she finally got into our front garden, she couldn't believe it was her's!! She pulled and struggled and just wanted to get it all out! She tried desperately to cover herself all over it, hehe.

Wow! Is this part of my property to help protect? Puppy Power!

Now we hit the streets!

So many interesting things around me, she thinks

Here the dogs both sit at the curb (my mum is handling Earl while I train and walk Ethel). They're both incredibly polite!

Facing the wrong way, but she'll soon get the idea!

Now Ethel's first encounter going UP a curb. Steep for a little pup of only 11 weeks, alright!

*Urgh* what a challenge!

Just stopping off for a bit of togetherness, gulp of fresh air and a quick pant, oh, and staring at two passing dogs. 

...See that, bro? Yeah, I see it...

Now some of you may not have a passing interest in this but to us its something - Ethel's first walk wee, BOL!

Don't mind me, this is MY walking territory now, so ~MUST LEAVE MARK~

We're almost home now, so we pop down our neighbour's driveway and say a quick hello, then wave paws and we're off again!

New people!

The pair again, walking together happily. Earl really didn't make much of having his still fairly new housemate walk with him on his daily occurrence of walking.

Housemate-ly love!

We then returned! Ethel didn't seem to have a care about going back inside though! She sure enjoyed it big time, and will look forward to more and more walks as she grows older. Fun!

I am staying right out here. Its so much more exciting!!

So there you have it! A great first walk for my baby girl - the first of hopefully many happy ones to come.

We're participating in the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop very kindly hosted by Ruckus The Eskie and Love is Being Owned By a Husky! Thanks again, guys!

Wordless Wednesday - Does your Beard Hang Low?

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National Dog Day - #PUPtectors

Hey everyone! 

Its National Dog Day today, my most favourite day, hehe. Who on Earl's World could possibly miss it?!

Anyway, to celebrate today, we're helping raise awareness alongside Dropcam, who I kindly received an email from regarding this, and share our own story, plus share a cute and creative info graphic put together by the good people at Dropcam, which aims to help YOU decide what type of 'security' dog you have, if you have one…

So, here is the list of reactions from dogs, stating how different dogs may react to people entering the property, or attempting to, even if that just means a simple knock or walking into the territory…

For Earl, he's a Social Butterfly with people he has already met. He'll bark madly at anyone, but bark lovingly with a more relaxed body posture and a more whiny-bark when its a family member or friend - he does recognise them!! He'll bark with hackles and tail raised, a gruff bark and continue barking if its a stranger however.

For Ethel, she is too young for me to be able to tell yet. She only looks alert at Earl when he goes off on one. She'll trot to the kitchen door and look up, then wiggle about and into the guests no matter who they are at the moment, but no serious reaction.

Happy National Dog Day from us!

What type of 'Security' Dog is/are your's classed as?

Monday Mischief - Ethel's First Rainy Day

Today was Ethel's first rainy day with us. For the past 3 weeks or so that we have had her, it has been bright blue skies and warming sunshine. We have all been enjoying family time out in the garden as a five. However, today, the rain is pouring down. You know that annoying drizzle that always gets in your face? It started like that and increased in 'violence'. So, for something for Ethel to explore in, I took her out into it when it calmed down to a very fine drizzle. (We have a gazebo anyway so hid out in that for quite a bit!!)

She was confused indeed! She would just sit there and state at me, looking all lethargic when she decided to walk around. She would then get up and mooch around, peeing, pooping - plus we practiced some garden recall off the lead in the conditions. Then we went in, the dogs ate and now Ethel is sound asleep in her cosy, comfy bed.

But first, I did manage to get some NON BLURRY (!) photos of Ethel outdoors, because it was a rare occasion when she stayed still! Haha! They we're beautiful snapshots.

Love the head cock on the below one!

These two ones above are my absolute favourite!! I am very proud to be their photographer!!!

Then she decided to go toilet, and change her sitting venue!

I zoomed in on the below one because she was sure to move if I came any closer!!

What are you looking at my toilet space for? I'm about to GO!!

We also have a few doggy welfare tips for you and your canine pals in the rain…

The above one was such a great action shot! Anyway, the tip is…

Always supervise any wet exercise and limit it if any at all when the ground is slippery. Its very hard with pups, so try and distract your dog if they begin to run flat out as they may slip and pull something. This goes for any dog, puppy, adult, or senior, and any age in between.

The next tip is…

Always wipe your dogs paws and body after being outside in the wet. Your dog can become cold if left damp, and can slide on tiles if left with wet feet.

Plenty of mischief happening today! And a very exciting day for our little Ethel.

We're participating in the Monday Mischief Blog Hop hosted very kindly by Snoopy's Dogblog, Alfie's Blog, and My Brown Newfies - thanks again, guys!

Most Influential Blogger Award! (& B&W Sun)

Hi, y'all! We have some seriously exciting news for you today!! Earl, Ethel and I have just been nominated for the Most Influential Blogger Award by Zippy The Whippet! Eek!

So first of all, thank you so much to Zippy and the gang for nominating us!! 

Now for this award, you have to post what your favourite song is and nominate 10 other bloggers for the award…

So, our favourite song??

That's an easy one!

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

The dogs just love being let loose, and then always blame me for letting them out. Well, it is true!!

Do you like your colour splash over Black and White??

Now to nominate 10 other Bloggers and their blogs to take this award away with them also from me…

1. Jenna from Love is Being Owned By a Husky!
2. Emma from My GBGV Life
3. Molly from Molly The Wally
4. Sugar from Sugar the Golden Retriever
5. Melissa from Barking From the Bayou
6. Leah from Rascal and Rocco
7. Ruckus from Ruckus the Eskie
8. Peggy from The Writer's Dog
9. Caren and Dakota from Dakota's Den
10. Mr. N from Tenacious Little Terrier

Enjoy your awards!!

And enjoy your bank holiday even more with your pets.

We're participating in the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever - thanks again, guys!

Sepia Saturday - Air Tastes GOOD! & Dog Chops Fact

The air sure tastes fresh today - according to Earl!

I could have more of that!!!

DID YOU KNOW??

Dogs can't lick their bottom lip! This is why sometimes you may find a build up of froth underneath their mouths… its impossible to lick it away, and so you have to wipe it off for them.

I just can't lick it, mum! You do it, YOU!!

Thanks for stopping by!

We're participating in the Sepia Saturday Blog Hop hosted by Ruckus The Eskie - thanks again, pal!