Guide Dog Walk

Hey pals,

I hope all of my American pup pals are enjoying their Memorial Day long weekend.

Yesterday, Dad loaded me and Caileigh into my Bachelor Pad and we headed out on a road trip. We drove to Elmira for a Guide Dog walk.

When we got there we saw Drake's Mom, Deb. After registering, Caileigh and I headed out onto the trail with Dad and not after long we came across our friend, Mollie and her Mom. We all continued on the trail together.

When the walk was over, we headed to Deb's house. Drake was there getting the backyard ready for the big pawty.

Pals, let me tell you, Drake has a great backyard.Instead of real grass, he has artificial turf. It was so soft on the paws. Right away I had to have a roll and test this stuff out. It was awesome!!!

We had a great time running around. Drake sure has a lot of energy. Mollie and I are the two older dogs and we wanted to rest, but watching Drake made me even more tired.

Dad played a big game of ball with Drake. He could play that all day. He's really good at catching the ball in mid-air and doing flips and everything.

Caileigh was on constant bird patrol.

Dad got to see Spikey's urn. After our visit last year, Spike made his journey to the Bridge. Don't you worry, pal, Drake is doing a great job taking care of Mom and filling her days with lots of love.

It was a great day and Caileigh and I had lots of fun visiting. Can't wait until next year.

Guide Dog Walk

Hey pals,

I hope all of my American pup pals are enjoying their Memorial Day long weekend.

Yesterday, Dad loaded me and Caileigh into my Bachelor Pad and we headed out on a road trip. We drove to Elmira for a Guide Dog walk.

When we got there we saw Drake's Mom, Deb. After registering, Caileigh and I headed out onto the trail with Dad and not after long we came across our friend, Mollie and her Mom. We all continued on the trail together.

When the walk was over, we headed to Deb's house. Drake was there getting the backyard ready for the big pawty.

Pals, let me tell you, Drake has a great backyard.Instead of real grass, he has artificial turf. It was so soft on the paws. Right away I had to have a roll and test this stuff out. It was awesome!!!

We had a great time running around. Drake sure has a lot of energy. Mollie and I are the two older dogs and we wanted to rest, but watching Drake made me even more tired.

Dad played a big game of ball with Drake. He could play that all day. He's really good at catching the ball in mid-air and doing flips and everything.

Caileigh was on constant bird patrol.

Dad got to see Spikey's urn. After our visit last year, Spike made his journey to the Bridge. Don't you worry, pal, Drake is doing a great job taking care of Mom and filling her days with lots of love.

It was a great day and Caileigh and I had lots of fun visiting. Can't wait until next year.

A Birthday Legendary

Hey pals,

Yesterday was my 6th birthday.

Dad and I set out for a GUYS ONLY Legendary. For those of you that don't know what a Legendary is, it's what Dad and I call our long, long walks through the trails of our neighbourhood and into the big fields of the Provincial Park that we live next to.

It's Legendary because we go for 3 to 4 1/2 hours.

Yesterday we went for 3 hours. Caileigh and Mom had to stay home--this Legendary was for us guys only.

I do have to admit, I missed the Caileigh Girl. Dad noticed it as well. I didn't run around the big fields as much as I do with her. I also kept looking back towards the main entrance hoping to see her and Mom joining us.

Dad and I still had a great time. It was so nice outside as well. For dinner, both Caileigh and I got chicken--our favourite!!!

I want to thank all my pals so much for sending me messages and rosettes. Dad and I looked at all of them and Dad read me the messages. I want to thank Redford and pack for my birthday graphic. I sure am a handsome pup--no grey in my muzzle . . . yet.

I'm a lucky pup, pals. You all are great friends.

Thanks for thinking of me. Your friend, Riley

Valentine's Day

Hey Ladies!!!

I want to wish all of you a very happy Valentine's Day!!

You all are hold a special place in my heart.

Big kisses

Happy Belated New Year!!!

Hey pals!!!

My family and I would like to wish every pup and family a happy new year.

This holiday season has been a busy one. Caileigh and I have received so many wonderful Christmas cards and gifts.

Our Secret Santa sent us lots of toys (Caileigh hasn't stopped playing with them), treats and even a book for Dad.

We also received huge bully sticks from Ty, Dylan and Jia. Dad put them away after we opened the package. He wanted us to save them for Christmas. Caileigh, always the smart girl, watched where Dad put them. The next morning she sat next to the cupboard and used her powers on Mom. Needless to say those bully sticks were polished off in no time.

Ty, Dylan and Jia's family also sent us beautiful ornaments. Each has a photo of me and Caileigh. They're so cool.

I can't forget that Dad also received a special package. His pal, Magoo, sent him tasty treats from Louisiana. Can you believe that Dad didn't share any of those treats with us?

Well, yesterday, Dad brought home a package that also came from Magoo and his family. This time, the treats were just for me and Caileigh . . . and we didn't share with Dad, although he did give them a good sniff.

Thanks pals for all of the wonderful cards and gifts. We love this time of year so much. Normally Dad never checks the mail, but over the last few weeks the two of us hurry out to the mail box to see what we've received.

I told Dad that we need to set up a photo of me and Caileigh with our cards, so we'll try and do that.

We wish every pup and family the very best in 2012!!!

Lots of love from me, Caileigh and Dad.

Love

The night before last, we were all watching Marley and Me. Near the end, when Marley is ready to make his journey to the Bridge, the voice-over in the film nicely captures the interplay of love that takes place between a dog and his or her human.

"A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his."

Today, a dear friend made his journey to the Bridge. Bootsie Bear had gone through a rough patch in his life and as a result carried with him emotional scars. His capacity to love was tested, but despite the hardships he never wavered.

With his new family, Bootsie learned to trust again. It was through his love for his family that he found peace and happiness where he once didn't have any.

Boots is living proof that love is as simple as the line from the movie. So simple yet so powerful, so enduring.

Give him your heart and he will give you his.

My Friend Dozer

Friendship is a lasting union.

No distance can change true friendship.

When I first joined Dogster, one of my first friends was a white GSD. His name is Dozer. Since that time, we've been friends.

Dozer is from Illionis, near Chicago. That's a long way away from me, but no distance can change true friendship.

Last night, Dozer made his journey to the Bridge. He joined his Mom Dog, Cheyanne, brother, Bob and best kitty pal, Lucy Kitty.

To find you, my friend, I only need to look within. My heart connects us, bounds us.

The Bridge is a long way away, but no distance can change true friendship.

Camping out for new house release

Hey pals,

I can't believe that Dad and I didn't update our pals about the new house release.

Dad was blogging on Facebook, but a few pals are only on dogster.

So pals, Dad camped out from Tuesday until Saturday in front of the new home sales office. You all know that I spent Tuesday night with him in the Bachelor Pad. The other nights, Dad hired a teenage girl and her friend from the barn to spend the night. By this time a big tent with heat had been set up, so the girls were in from the cold.

Caileigh and I visited Dad during the day a few times from Wednesday to Friday.

Guess what, pals? Dad was first in line (50 people on the list in total) and we got the lot we wanted!!!

It sides and backs onto greenspace rather than another house. Caileigh girl is really going to love it--you know how bird crazy she is.

The developer sold out all 43 lots in a few hours.

We just have to wait until next November before it will be built. You know what that means? We'll be visiting the site as they build it. Caileigh doesn't know what that's like, but this is the third time we've done this in my short five year life.

I'll be sure to keep you all posted on how things go. Last week Caileigh and I were running around in the dirt of our future home.

We can't wait until we move!!!

Thanksgiving

Hey pals,

I've been barking at Dad to get us onto dogster so I can give a big bark-out to my pals. Caileigh, Dad and I want to wish all our pals and their families a great thanksgiving and thanksgiving weekend.

We celebrated our thanksgiving back in October, but normally Mom's sister comes up to visit from Michigan, so we get double turkey and double thanksgiving fun. This year she had other plans.

I barked and barked at Dad to have a turkey anyway, but that didn't happen. No worries, we had some chicken last night.

Enjoy spending time with your families.

A visit from Mr. Jack Freckles

Hey pals,

We had a super cool weekend. On Saturday, Dad loaded me and Caileigh into my Bachelor Pad and we headed up north. Mom and Dad went on horseback riding at a lodge.

Of course, this wasn't a big deal for Mom, since she visits my horse sister, Daune, everyday but she doesn't ride Daune much anymore on account of Daune being 27.

It was a nice trail ride for Mom and Dad.

Then we stayed at a Bed and Breakfast on the property. That's right, me and Caileigh got to stay as well.

When we got home yesterday our pal, Mr. Jack Freckles visited us with his Growlmy.

We headed out on the trails around our house and even went to the big fields. Freckles stayed on leash, but Caileigh and I ran enough for all three of us. Freckles was okay with staying on leash and close to his Growlmy. He really enjoyed the trails and fields.

When we got home, Freckles put on a show for us. He's just like those Super Dogs. He and his Growlmy did a few awesome tricks. Freckles is a true entertainer!!!

I was very tired after everything and crashed hard on the couch.