Cooper, Scruffy and Pepper playdate!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of having Scruffy and Pepper over for a playdate with Cooper, with their human parents, Lori and Roger.  We had a wonderful time and the weather was perfect.  The three Havanese played well and had some good down time also.  It was fun to watch them interact.  Some interesting tidbits about them:  we like to say that Scruffy and Cooper are 3/4 related.  Not only do they share the same mother (Teaser) but Scruffy's father, Phantom, is Cooper's dad's son. As for Pepper, she is a Spice pup from Talemaker Havanese.  Pepper is a kisser through and through.  She is a real cutie.  She is much smaller in size than Coop and Scruffy but she sure holds her own.  At some point yesterday, she started barking.  We looked out and sure enough she was the first to spot a deer. Good for you Pepper! Of course, Cooper and Scruffy had to join in the barkfest.  It was fun to watch. As for us, humans, it was nice to share stories and experiences about our Havs. Thanks again for visiting us in Huntsville!

Another week has come and gone.  The Summer (if you call this Summer) is going by too quickly.  I saw the first back-to-school commercial on TV last week and I just about freaked out.  We are getting ready for my parents' visit this coming weekend.  First, we will go to Toronto to get our hair cut then continue on to Montreal to pick up my parents and bring them to Huntsville for a few days.  It will be a nice getaway for them.  I hope the weather cooperates, but if not, we will make the best of it anyway.

We had our last agility class last Wednesday and Cooper showed off his newly acquired weaving skills.  He is still learning and misses some weave poles but he is getting it.  Our trainer told me that we should be very pleased with ourselves, and we are.  We may have a few more classes later in August, depending on the trainer's schedule.  Muskoka Agility Dogs held trials this weekend and I got to attend some of it.  It was very good for me to watch and see what it's all about.  I don't think I'm quite ready for trials just yet, maybe next year....

So, this coming week is shaping up to be busy.  There are a few things I want to do before my parents' visit.  We are also having lunch with our friends tomorrow and someone is having a birthday on Tuesday. That day will be spent relaxing at home with my two best friends, Russell and Cooper.  The forecast is looking spectacular for that day.  Then we are off to Toronto and Montreal.  The Coop will be spending two days at Camp Talemaker.  He will have a great time as always.

Russell is doing well and is still getting deep tissue massages.  His last massage left him with two bruises.....not my idea of a massage but it seems to be helping somewhat.

This is it for this week's blog.  Have a great week and enjoy the photos!

The 3 amigos, Cooper, Pepper and Scruffy!

Anne has a full load of Havs in her arms, Scruff at 15 pounds and the Coop at 19.6, close to 35 pounds of dogs!

Lori and Pepper with Anne, Scruffy and the Coop...still for a moment.

Anne and the Coop working the weave poles. Awesome!