Hockey season has arrived!

Happy Sunday everyone! It's a little on the cool side this morning but sun is on the way. The past few days have been gorgeous. What a beautiful Fall we've had so far 🍂

This past week was good. Little Merlot, as Dr. Javard so affectionately calls him, had his last follow up on Tuesday. His kidney levels are all normal and there is no evidence of kidney damage from the Leptospirosis bacteria. His file is now closed. We like the sound of that!

We enjoyed a few walks by the lake. The leaves are turning in some areas but we find it is slower this year. Not much colour on our street or in our own backyard. 

Sherlock had his fourth training class yesterday. He did very well. Our instructor likes how he focuses on me throughout the whole class despite distractions from the other dogs (and some barking). This week, we need to practice the "down" command. It is not perfect yet 😉 Three more classes to go then it will be Merlot's turn. 

Russell is doing well. Things are in motion for his upcoming knee replacement surgery, likely before Christmas. The anesthesiologist called again on Wednesday to follow up on his pre-op tests. With his age, the focus is on making sure his oxygen levels are optimal for both surgery and recovery. He has a good team behind him.

The NHL pre-season is now over. I watched all the HABS games and media posts. Across the league, it was a pre-season filled with strong emotions which led to many injuries for some top players. Let's hope it is not a precursor for the upcoming season. For the Montreal Canadians, the season starts this coming Wednesday. GO HABS GO!

Today is bath day for our pooches. I will go to the Pointe-Claire outdoor market to buy some fresh vegetables then I will get a bit of yard work done. Tomorrow, Sherlock gets his Lepto vaccine booster. The next few weeks are filled with appointments here and there, including getting our snow tires installed. Yikes!

Have a great week everyone! Turkey time next weekend!

It is mine...no it's mine...the tug-o-war 
over the Halloween Pumpkin tug toy!

Sherlock waiting for his turn during 
the training session...he has focus!

Sherlock is a tired pooch post training...
here he is sitting on 
Russell's lap, head on the table snoozing.

Merlot at DMV,  happy with the
good news about his health

The boys looking for ticks or maybe a 
squirrel or a cat...they have it covered.

Nothing better than a good puppy play session.

Watching the Vice Presidential debate...
not too exciting.

Dew on the grass in our backyard
planters.

Cooper on watch duty while
Spicy snuggles on a blanket, this
moment captured October 18, 2023.