I mountain biked with both halves of the Labraduo this morning. We have entered an intense part of the monsoon season, and we saw about 20 minutes of sun this morning before the storms started enveloping our world. Fortunately, the Duo and I were out for those sunny 20 minutes!
Whenever I ride with both dogs, I put special emphasis on doing some training during our ride. It helps to keep their focus on me.
Recalls are most important so we did a few this morning. Before R's elbow surgery in January, every recall race ended like this, with Shyla ahead of R. She could out-race him without even trying very hard.
But, since his surgery, R can run almost as fast as Shyla when he's motivated to sprint. In this recall, I gave R a small head-start, and he held Shyla off the whole way. He's very cunning - he blocks her path to pass him!
My favorite of all the recalls was when they ran to me side-by-side. They spend much of their time outdoors running right next to each other so I'm glad that I captured a photo of it.
I think that R's elbow surgery was a big success. It was his second surgery for congenital elbow dysplasia, Now, we are hoping that his elbow remains comfortable and flexible, like it is right now.
What sweet boy he is! Shyla and I love having him join us on our morning mountain bike rides.
P.S. My computer is fixed! Now, I hope to catch up with all of you soon.
what a great team they make!
ReplyDeleteThat R is a smart one. You can see how much they enjoy running together.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
They sure look happy!
ReplyDeleteWe hope that's the end of the surgery for K as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you managed the 20 minutes of good weather.
XXXOOO Bella Roxy & Dui
We like to see R- running and having a good time with Shyla too!
ReplyDeleteDoes the monsoons mean that it rained?
love
tweedles
Glad you got some sunshine. Love that first photo!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to enjoy the twenty minutes. Great photographs of the lovely duo.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing both of your pups with you! Does the runner ever join you guys?
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pups. Always good to keep the training ongoing
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
stunning duo photo, high up there together having so much fun, all hopes that the elbow will stay good now. Cheers, Jean.
ReplyDeleteThey are the most gorgeous labs I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteNola
Thanks for sharing your duo and part of the world with us. I I especially love your first photo with the synchronized looks and tongues hanging out!
ReplyDeleteHi there, I was up in the Park for several hours, having lunch with our daughter's family who were camping. We decided not to camp this year because we were flooded out last July. Just as we were leaving Estes, the sky opened up and poured. Our summer weather has been so different and now we are entering the Monsoons. This afternoon, here in the flat lands it really poured along with lots of thunder.
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to hear about a second visitor that died due to lightning. Loved seeing the duo in step with each other. I hope you get a ride with clear skies in the morning. Enjoy that sunshine whenever you can.
Hugs, Noreen
HI R & Shyla
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had great time on your bike ride :) Milo & Jet
I agree! They truly are the most beautiful labs I have ever seen!! And the pictures you take are just awesome! They just love their life with you....it shines right through in the photos! Glad the surgery was a success!!
ReplyDeleteWe just love that last photo of the two of you together, R and Shyla. What a portrait it would make!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
Such beautiful pictures of the duo!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
What a beautiful run!
ReplyDeleteWe love that running duo and the ears in the wind!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of them running side by side...a very happy labraduo!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures of both of them.
ReplyDeleteAwwww - I'm so glad he is doing better!
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
Each day the black clouds start rolling over the mountain - unfortunately, they are bringing thunder, lightning, and wind with little rain. We could use some moisture again. Glad R's surgery was a success, and he can run with his sister once again. My Grand Dog, a chocolate, just had cataract surgery at 13 - keeping our fingers crossed for her.
ReplyDeleteThe duo and the pictures warm my heart!
ReplyDeleteFantastic picture of the two side by side :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your computer fixed so quickly. After my camera mishap, I realize how much a lack of techno-tools can reduce my ability to communicate. But you kept blogging from your phone?! Pretty impressive!
Those are some really great shots. We really like that first one.
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Sweet R!!!! That boy just makes me smile big. I am so happy to hear that all the pain from the surgery has led to him feeling good and running better than before. Shyla is such a love - I sure wish I lived closer to Colorado and could meet this fabulous duo one day :):)
ReplyDeleteDiane and Indy Bones
Dear R,
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I am a rescue doggie. Apparently I had elbow dysplaysia, too, but nobody surgery-ed me. Now I'm 9 and very, very sore. Yesterday I got to go swimming in the concrete pond. It was so great, butt not nearly as great as zooming around like you get to do. You may have hated your long convalescence, butt, you're a lucky doggie!!
-Ruby
I love that first picture of R & Shyla together! It really shows how wonderful their relationship has become.
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful close bond between those 2. It really shows in those photos.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Lovely Pictures!!!
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