Holly the dog

[steve-on-mark]

...a complete Christmas surprise to our grandson Christmas day.... she's 9 weeks old and full of hell. I don't know how many more puppies I have left in me!





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[ishoot308]

How incredible is that!…

I have always said that if God made anything better than a dog, he certainly must have kept it for himself!!

Steve, you…and your Grand Son are lucky men!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Same little boy years ago, with a very patient German Shepherd!



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[thinkxingu]

Every boy needs a dog!

Congrats and good luck with her.

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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Every boy needs a dog!

Congrats and good luck with her.

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I'm gonna need luck... been up since 2:30 with her...on a work day...

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[tis]

Is this the puppy you have been waiting for or is this a second one? Sweet!! Stay awake at work!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Is this the puppy you have been waiting for or is this a second one? Sweet!! Stay awake at work!

The original pup we looked at had medical issues...this is her sibling.

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[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

I'm gonna need luck... been up since 2:30 with her...on a work day...

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Yeah, but...she's so cute!
Hope ya got a few winks, friend.

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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Yeah, but...she's so cute!
Hope ya got a few winks, friend.

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I'm gonna have to jab toothpicks in my eyelids to keep 'em open...

[thinkxingu]

Hahahaha! Right out of my childhood.



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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Hahahaha! Right out of my childhood.



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yes....THAT!!

[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

The original pup we looked at had medical issues...this is her sibling.

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Oh no. Hope the other one is ok, but glad you still got one. Have fun, the puppy stage will go away as you know

[Descant]

Looks like, by next summer there will be a new black bear on Mark. Many years ago our Emily, all black Newfoundland was the subject of bear sightings on Welch. Congrats on Holly joining the family.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Oh no. Hope the other one is ok, but glad you still got one. Have fun, the puppy stage will go away as you know

I hope so too...I was heartbroken that I couldn't take the little yellow female home, but hopefully the personality of this one is better suited for the boy.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

I'm gonna need luck... been up since 2:30 with her...on a work day...

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You'll get used to it. My berner alarm went off at 5:30am. Then Cassie decided she wanted to stay outside to play and eat dog poop.

Pretty soon you'll look like this:

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

You'll get used to it. My berner alarm went off at 5:30am. Then Cassie decided she wanted to stay outside to play and eat dog poop.

Pretty soon you'll look like this:

what do you mean " pretty soon"....

[winniwannabe]

Good luck with the new pooch! And Happy New Year!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

Good luck with the new pooch! And Happy New Year!

Thanks! First 2 nights were a piece of cake as she slept right through the night. Last night? Not so much! Happy New Year to you as well!

[steve-on-mark]

I had to take this picture fast...this " calm " doesn't last very long!



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[steve-on-mark]

Eyes of a puppy...teeth of a piranha!



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[winniwannabe]

she's photogenic for sure. But she's daring you to look away for juuust
a second ;

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

she's photogenic for sure. But she's daring you to look away for juuust
a second ;

I've learned to never turn my back on her...

[winniwannabe]

and how's that working out for you?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

and how's that working out for you?

I'll put it this way... looks like I've been arm wrestling Edward Scissorhands...

[winniwannabe]

gotta love those puppy razors!

[DRH]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

gotta love those puppy razors!

That's an excellent description of puppy teeth! We got our German Shepherd "Ruger" when she was two months old, and playing with her was like playing with a box of razor blades!

[steve-on-mark]

If prisons replaced the razor wire at the top of their fences with puppies, nobody in their right mind would try to escape!

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[Janet]

She has a sweet sweet face! Can't wait to see more pictures of her as she grows.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Janet

She has a sweet sweet face! Can't wait to see more pictures of her as she grows.

You know I take pictures!:-) I think this one will be a swimmer!

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

I'll put it this way... looks like I've been arm wrestling Edward Scissorhands...

I guess we lucked out. Getting Cassie at 15 weeks we missed the horrible biting stage. She doesn’t do it at all. Still loves to chew, but not on us.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I guess we lucked out. Getting Cassie at 15 weeks we missed the horrible biting stage. She doesn’t do it at all. Still loves to chew, but not on us.

she's so bad...she'll sneak up on me and start chewing my shoelaces without me knowing it. She's stealthy like a pickpocket on an Italian train! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

One would think this is a picture of a happy , smiling puppy. In reality , it's the split second she opened her mouth to lunge and bite me! :-)

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

One would think this is a picture of a happy , smiling puppy. In reality , it's the split second she opened her mouth to lunge and bite me! :-)

She does look like a furry piranha.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

One would think this is a picture of a happy , smiling puppy. In reality , it's the split second she opened her mouth to lunge and bite me! :-)

She just wanted a sip of your wine Steve!!!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

She just wanted a sip of your wine Steve!!!

Dan

No wine around that little Tazmanian Devil...I'd be wearing it. There's only so much Wine-Away in the house!

[winniwannabe]

How are the cats with her?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

How are the cats with her?

surprisingly well.... this was from her first night in the house. The cats have always had a dog in the house, so they're used to it. Holly just wants to chase them around and play with them.

[Nagigator]

She's the spitting image of my dear departed "Molly" right down to that adorable mischievous face!

[steve-on-mark]

She certainly is mischievous, and a lover of bootlaces. Took her for a mile walk thinking that might tire her out...nope!



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[winniwannabe]

I remember those days. How is she in the snow?

[steve-on-mark]

Not that we've had much of it down here, but she seems to love it . Rain doesn't bother her as well... Charlotte would hold a pee for hours if it meant getting wet.

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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

She certainly is mischievous, and a lover of bootlaces. Took her for a mile walk thinking that might tire her out...nope!

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Get her into doggie daycare as soon as you can. We take Cassie to K9 Kaos in Dover, she comes home pooped. You could drop her on the way to work a few days a week.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Get her into doggie daycare as soon as you can. We take Cassie to K9 Kaos in Dover, she comes home pooped. You could drop her on the way to work a few days a week.

she's still 3 weeks away from having all her shots, so until then, the only one she can torment is me!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by winniwannabe

I remember those days. How is she in the snow?

A little hard to see, but she'll bury her head in it or flop down on it...loves it!



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[LoveLakeLife]

Looks like she will swimming out to the swim mat in a few months!


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Looks like she will swimming out to the swim mat in a few months!


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I think she'll be a jump off the dock kinda dog.

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[steve-on-mark]

Still smiling...and growing like a weed!



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[steve-on-mark]

" Aww.....what a cute little stuffed animal... I can't wait to cuddle with it tonight! "

[LoveLakeLife]

haha aggressive affection


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[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

haha aggressive affection


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There's 12 step programs for that....

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[steve-on-mark]

Starting to calm down a little bit...in case you were wondering, battle scars are from her.



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[tis]

Wow, she IS a toughie!!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Wow, she IS a toughie!!

Sharp puppy teeth and old, thin skin don't mesh very well...

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[steve-on-mark]

It's like someone flipped a switch this weekend...the puppy biting pretty much went away, she forgot all about going after my bootlaces, and she actually slept a good amount during the day. Maybe she's not feeling well!



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[ishoot308]

She's asking you if it's "ice out" yet!! She wants to get back on the island!!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

She's asking you if it's "ice out" yet!! She wants to get back on the island!!

Dan

this little girl hasn't been on the island yet...she has no idea what's in store for her and what kind of life she's gonna have!

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

this little girl hasn't been on the island yet...she has no idea what's in store for her and what kind of life she's gonna have!

Holly and Cassie are going to have a blast this summer. I am hoping she is more of a water dog than Coop- he swims but could care less about it.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Holly and Cassie are going to have a blast this summer. I am hoping she is more of a water dog than Coop- he swims but could care less about it.

Her paws are big and webbed if that's any indication!

[steve-on-mark]

The " blending of the herd " continues...



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[steve-on-mark]

I hope the boat rides go better than the car rides!

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[Janet]

What a sweet face!!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Janet

What a sweet face!!

she does have a sweet face, but behind that sweet face lurks the soul of a demon...for now anyway! ;-)

[steve-on-mark]

First boat ride for this little ( 45 pounds now ) girl.... she's getting used to being at her " summer camp".



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[tis]

Aww, she looks a little scared but she'll love it!!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

aww, she looks a little scared but she'll love it!!

if you knew the guy who was driving the boat ( not me ), you'd have been scared too! :-)

[Descant]

Swimming? Our kids and dogs always wanted to hit the water regardless of temperature.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by descant

swimming? Our kids and dogs always wanted to hit the water regardless of temperature.

her first time out and considering what happened to charlotte, we're keeping her on a leash for now....she's had her paws in it so far, but that's it.

[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

if you knew the guy who was driving the boat ( not me ), you'd have been scared too! :-)

Oh was that the problem? I thought it was just that she's getting used to it. Maybe you should put her life jacket on.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

Oh was that the problem? I thought it was just that she's getting used to it. Maybe you should put her life jacket on.

maybe I should have put MY life jacket on! :-)

[tis]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

maybe I should have put MY life jacket on! :-)

That bad huh?

[steve-on-mark]

[QUOTE=tis;382748]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

That bad huh?

Nah, it was fine...when you trade a Baja in for a pontoon, your driving style changes too I guess!

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[tis]

OMG, that's quite a change!! Baja to pontoon???

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by tis

OMG, that's quite a change!! Baja to pontoon???

Sure is... probably a lot more practical and it is a really nice one too!

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[steve-on-mark]

Learning to be an island dog!



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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Learning to be an island dog!



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Now that is a great pic Steve!!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

now that is a great pic steve!!

Dan

do you know the camp in the background? :-)

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

do you know the camp in the background? :-)

I cant place it?....What island?

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I cant place it?....What island?

Bear... site of the kayaking urination team!

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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Bear... site of the kayaking urination team!

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LOL!! OK got it now! I haven't been to his place yet...still waiting for the invite!!

Dan

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

LOL!! OK got it now! I haven't been to his place yet...still waiting for the invite!!

Dan

Invite??? I just show up unannounced...tell him I'm lost...

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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

LOL!! OK got it now! I haven't been to his place yet...still waiting for the invite!!

Dan

No invite needed Dan, stop by anytime! Steve on the other hand, we require him to pre-schedule his visits. Or at least let us know who’s on board and their mood

I remember one day last fall I saw you driving by in the toon and did a u turn right out front. We were trying to wave you in but you took off back towards Welch.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

No invite needed Dan, stop by anytime! Steve on the other hand, we require him to pre-schedule his visits. Or at least let us know who’s on board and their mood

I remember one day last fall I saw you driving by in the toon and did a u turn right out front. We were trying to wave you in but you took off back towards Welch.

Sometimes when they see me coming, they're like homeowners who have run out of candy on trick or treat night...they rush into the house, turn off all the lights, and pray that I don't see or hear them. " Strange....all the boats are here...."

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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I remember one day last fall I saw you driving by in the toon and did a u turn right out front. We were trying to wave you in but you took off back towards Welch.

I believe that day we were looking for your place…Didn’t see you otherwise we have stopped. This summer!!

Dan

[ApS]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

That wood floor reminds me how easy it was to keep track of my dog's activities by ear.

I would say, "What are you doing in there" without looking up.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ApS

That wood floor reminds me how easy it was to keep track of my dog's activities by ear.

I would say, "What are you doing in there" without looking up.

Ha...same here!!

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[steve-on-mark]

Holly the dog at about 8 months now. We're sitting out here having coffee this morning ( me, not her ) watching the deer 20 feet away, and she's actually being kinda quiet. Maybe there IS hope after all...



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[Janet]

Sweet face!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Janet

Sweet face!

You know what they say, behind every sweet face...you know the rest!

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[Janet]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

You know what they say, behind every sweet face...you know the rest!

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I hear ya. hahaha

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Janet

I hear ya. hahaha

Another shot from that same morning...see the deer in the background? Don't get me wrong, she does have her moments of sweetness, but this puppy stage is very trying ..



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[steve-on-mark]

You can't control her...you can only hope to contain her!



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[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

You can't control her...you can only hope to contain her!



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That is until she figures out that she can jump over a deterrent like that!!!!!
Just ask my Boarder Collies....

[steve-on-mark]

Finishing up her 1st birthday cupcake and ice cream...time flies!!



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[tis]

Happy Birthday, Holly! It sure does fly! Scary!