It's been fabulously sunny this LONG weekend, and we've spent it together being lazy and it's awesome. Here is our East long Weekend wrapped up in pictures.  Hoppy Easter!! ;)
Picture
"TREATS!?!??!!?"
Picture
"why isn't this full to the brim, mom?"
Picture
" How about you take this stupid bow off and put more treats in that basket? "
Picture
" Can I just eat this whole thing? You don't even need to put them in the basket, mom, it's ok! "
Picture
He looks so sad here, but I love the way his ears are!! I put treats on the ground and he is "leaving" them.
Picture
"It's wayyy to bright mom, common'. Let me go get that stick and chew it in the shade. This yellow thing is weird."
That's our new Kijiji canoe in the background!! Notice it has a few patches to be repaired, but we are sooo excited to take Barley out on the water this summer. We were sitting in it in the backyard and Bar hopped right in and plopped down - he was ready for a ride!! Last summer we took him camping with us, and he was completely in his element. 
Picture
Barley the Wonder Dog. This photo is taken by my dad who is a photographer (www.murraymccomb.com) Doesn't Bar look great? So superhero-esque.
Picture
" Treats? I'm coming mom!!! "
Picture
" Watch your legs, mom, my breaks are no good "
Picture
Kangaroo Barley
Happy Easter, guys!! Enjoy!!


12 Comments
 
Who Done It? 03/29/2012
 
I came home the other day, entered my room and found a bloody comforter and pillow...  I lifted them up, and what do I find? The rawhide bone I had given Barley earlier that day...............
I've noticed before that he really uses his nose to push things around or off of his bed if they are annoying him. He rubbed his nose so many times and so hard on the bed trying to cover this thing up, it got all raw and bloody. Yuck!!  He's never been a digger, so it's never been a problem to leave him with a rawhide or bone or toy.  He always just sleeps the day away anyways. But I guess this particular one was special to him, and he really wanted to hide it for later. 

When I pointed at it and looked at him to say "what's this?" he was already in his bed with his head down. Silly boy!!!
5 Comments
 
 
Happy St.Paddy's Everyyybodyyy!
Love,
Barley  xoxox wags wiggles
6 Comments
 
 
2 Comments
 
 
Happy Wednesday, bloggy friends!  It's supposed to be Wordless Wednesday, but I have some words AND pictures, so it will be "Not-So-Wordless Wednesday".

This weekend was fabulously sunny and warm here in Ottawa, and Barley couldn't be happier.... and neither can I.  Barley is a HORRIBLE leash walker in the snow. It's weird (I guess snow retains smell...),  but as soon as he is walking on pavement again, he heals perfectly by my side, no pulling, no stopping to smell the pee trails. It's wonderful. 

We went for hour long leash walks on Saturday and Sunday, and then Barley got to play with his girlfriend Bailey. These two absolutely love each other. She's a dainty little girl who's shy and quiet, but when it comes to playing with Barley? That all goes out the window! She twirls, jumps, squeeks and has a great Bitey Face. When those two get going, the fun just doesn't stop!
Here are a few pictures of the two (sorry, cell phone quality pictures!)
Picture
"Na na na, I've got the toy!"
Picture
"Well let's just see what happens when I bite your ankles then!"
Picture
"let's just hang out"..... "I still want to bite your paws"
Picture
here are the furballs this summer at Bailey's cottage. I want it to be summer!!


Then the next day, Bar and I went for another long walk, and still being tired from the previous day's playdate, he started to fall asleep with a toy in his mouth and it made me laugh. Nice teeth bar!
3 Comments
 
 
Oh my gosh you guys!! I have been such a bad blogger - it's been three weeks! THREE WEEKS! that's crazy because it doesn't feel like three weeks to me at all. I've been uber-busy with work, but have a chance now to sit and relax for a while! So here I go with an update:

Barley's cut is healing wonderfully! See? Almost non-noticeable!
Want to know how to get a dog to stop licking something? Men's deodorant. Yep, that's right... deodorant.  We looked online to see if there was anything we could put on for the first few days that Barley would be alone without his cone, just in case he felt like ripping out his stitches (seems like a Barley thing to do) and we saw in a forum that someone had said "men's deodorant" but didn't elaborate......  So, we decided that might work and put Sean's deodorant to Barley's nose...... BRILLIANT! Barley hated the smell. So we put a little bit AROUND the wound (not a good idea to put the deodorant directly on the cut...) and he never even tried to look at the cut again. Fabulous.

Today I bought Barley a new rope toy to keep him happy and occupied. He loves it and it looks hilarious hanging out of his mouth. Here are his first few minutes with it (obviously, it's torn to bits now)
Picture
"is there more where that came from?"
Picture
"are you SURE you don't have any more?"
Picture
"Okay, whatever, one will do... LET'S RUIN THIS THING!!!!"
Picture
a mouthful.
Picture
it rolled out of his mouth and onto the floor..... i picked it up and he waited patiently (not really)
Picture
I'LL SAVE YOU, ROPE BALL!!! SUPERBARLEY TO THE RESCUE!!
And that's wha has been happening in the life of Barley these past few weeks! He's just so exciting. Ok, I promise it won't be three weeks before I update again! Oh, and on April 1st, Pawsh Magazine, Barley and I have a little surprise for you! Stay tuned!
12 Comments
 
 
This is a post about a little scruffy girl that I had the pleasure of taking care of a lot when she was a pup and when I was a living  in Toronto.  Barley has never met this scruff monster since she lives in Toronto with her awesome mama, Kaela... but one day!  Kali is now 3 years old and looks completely different from when she was a puppy. Let's start with the pictures of Kali and I as bachelorettes in Toronto:
Picture
(yes there is coffee all over my shirt......) She is soooo teensy weensy!!
Picture
her little face and puppy paws make me melt!
Picture
squeeeeeee!!
Picture
Little girl and big boy!
Picture
babies and puppies.... !




And here is Kali today.........

SCRUFF MONSTER!!  (in the best of ways!) 

Isn't she hilarious!   I had to share all of these awesome pictures and Kali's transformation on this sunny Friday!!


8 Comments
 
 
Barley, S and I are featured in this amazingly cute and wonderful video for the Be-Loved pet project (Launching SOON, please keep an eye on it!). It is done by Liz Bradley, an awesome photographer and dog lover. Please share this beautiful video, and keep spreading the words "adopt, don't shop"
"Every year millions of unwanted pets are surrendered to rescues all over the world. Consider adoption next time you decide to welcome a pet into your home.

All they want is to BE LOVED.
Website coming soon http://be-loved.ca

Song is by Christina Perri (http://www.christinaperri.com/) - A Thousand Years. Available through iTunes.

Images by elizabeth&jane photography (http://elizabethandjane.ca) "
6 Comments
 
How's Barley? 02/07/2012
 
Bar is doing amazingly well! I'm happy to say that he's back to his old self!  His stitches are slowly disintegrating and his wound is fully healed! So happy for the little man.  He even got to play Bitey Face with Bailey of RasZoBai. 

So, what have we been up to lately? Well, as Barley has been healing we have been doing lots of cuddling because 
a) We're best buds and  b) we need to keep each other warm because S and I like to save our pennies and don't crank the heat as much as I would love! But Barleys make great personal heaters.


We've also been keeping up with our daily training routine, like 'Leave It', which Barley demonstrates oh-so-well here:
Nom nom nom nom nom!!


There have also been lots of 'paws'



There has also been plenty of Hammer (Ruff Dawg Tools Hammer from Wag Pet Shop! It's really tough and great for Bar because he's a crazyyyy destroyer of toys!!) chewing and tugging!
9 Comments
 
 
To remind you to keep your chins up on this snowy and grey Tuesdsay afternoon, here’s a list I came across about the things we can learn from our dogs (author unknown)
  • Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
  • Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
  • When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
  • When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
  • Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
  • Take naps and stretch before rising.
  • Run, romp, and play daily.
  • Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
  • Be loyal.
  • If what you want lies burried, dig until you find it.
  • When someone is having a bad day, be silent. Sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
  • Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
  • Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
  • When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
  • No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout…. run right back and make friends
  • Delight in the simple joys of a long walk.

I also want to take a minute to say thank you all for the kind wishes for a speedy Barley recovery!
5 Comments