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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Labrador Dives

While we were up high in the mountains, our Duo had chances to leap into mountain lakes. I absolutely love their utter joy when they get to retrieve things from the water.

R is still the master when it comes to leaping, landing in the water, and getting to the ball very fast.

The leap...

And the landing...
We always have at least two balls with us so that Shyla doesn't get discouraged by not winning many races with R.

Shyla has mastered the leap...

The flight phase...

And the landing...
In fact, I think she can swim as fast as R. However, she tends to defer to R when it's a close race... so her older brother wins more often than she does. That's when the second ball is handy so she can "win" the race to the other ball and keep her confidence high.

As you may remember, before our trip, R had almost died from a toxin. By the third day of our trip, he seemed almost completely normal (for R!). You can see from these photos that he was playing with complete joy and abandon. I'm not sure whether he understands how close he came to losing his life. However, the Runner and I fully understand it, and we smiled endlessly as we watched him have so much fun.

Every day is a gift.
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29 comments:

  1. GOOSEAugust 4, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    So glad to see the duo having a blast, especially Mr. R.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  2. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3August 4, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    It is like they are running on water

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 4, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    We should all be able to enjoy life as those two do!!! So happy to hear how well R is doing!

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  4. The Adventures of the LLB GangAugust 4, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    So much joy!!!

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  5. rottroverAugust 4, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    We just came from Fiona and Abby's blog. We'd love to see your duo with Bert and also with the girls!!

    -Ruby, who is feeling s little better and Otto, who is still wet from his swim this afternoon :-)

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  6. BarbAugust 4, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Bet that water was chilly, too!

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  7. LindaAugust 4, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Happy Crazy Love.
    :) xo Cinnamon and Linda

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  8. Jackie BouchardAugust 4, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Hooray for a full - and joyful - recovery!

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  9. Nancy JAugust 4, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Is the water warm enough for you to have a dip too? Super motion photos, and living each day to the fullest, a recipe for happiness.

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  10. Jo's WorldAugust 4, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    It is so good to see Prince Arrrr in such glorious shape and his dear little sister right in there with him!

    Cheers,
    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  11. zoepheedogsAugust 4, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    That's so awesome that they love the water so much! Phoenix likes it a lot now, too but Zoe still doesn't like it. Those photos are so cute! SPLASH!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 4, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Shyla is totally sweet about R winning. What a thoughtful girl! I'm so happy to see R leaping in wTer! Awesome shots!

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  13. CheerfulMonkAugust 4, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Again, I'm so happy for you all.

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  14. easyweimaranerAugust 5, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    oh it looks as if you can walk on the water...seems Deep Purple have to work on the lyrics, Walk on the water fits much better :o)

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  15. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuAugust 5, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Those photos are the very embodiment of joy. And so wonderful to see R so well!

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  16. DukeAugust 5, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    We are so very happy for the 4 of you! What fabulous action shots, KB!

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  17. Yamini MacLeanAugust 5, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hari OM
    R and Shyla, you soar!!! amazing and blessed recovery, R... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  18. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyAugust 5, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Watching them soar made my heart soar. Glad R is doing so well!

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  19. Brian's Home BlogAugust 5, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    That sure is a whole lot of diving excitement!!!

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  20. stellaroselongAugust 5, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Oh these pictures just make us smile!!
    stella rose

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  21. Two French BulldogsAugust 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    What joy to see R back to normal
    Snorts
    Lily & Edward

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  22. Brenda's ArizonaAugust 5, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Such fun! such life!

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  23. NCmountainwomanAugust 5, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Warms my heart to see R looking so great and having so much fun.

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  24. SlimDoggyAugust 5, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Great photos - what fun for all!

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  25. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 5, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Were smiling too as we see both R and Shyla having soo much fun!
    Its a miracle!
    love
    tweedles

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  26. MelonAugust 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    I love your dog diving photos. And I too smiled to see R acting healthy again - and at your comment about his, uh, normal! :D

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  27. Diane TaylorAugust 6, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    These pics make me so happy - talk about joy jumping off the pages!!!! Happy dogs = happy life :)

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  28. BisonwriterAugust 6, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love seeing both R and Shyla enjoying their adventures. Thankfully animals have short term memory when it comes to close encounters like R had. So glad he is healthy again.

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  29. CreekHiker / HollysFollyAugust 6, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    So happy R recovered! Just love seeing them in the water!

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