Post Hike

Nikon D60 : 22mm : shutter 1/20: aperture f /7.1: ISO 400 Post hike Kona enjoys a good nap on the sofa, which he has decided is his domain. He has become expert at silently sliding into your spot, if you should leave for a moment and then looking up at you innocently, as if …

Sunday

Nikon D60 : 35mm : shutter 1/30: aperture f /2.8: ISO 1600 I walked around the corner to find Kona crashed out like this on the sofa. It doesn’t really look all that comfortable but he was snoring away contentedly. Who can debate dogs that excel in the art of napping?

Siesta!

Nikon D60 : 175mm : shutter 1/50: aperture f /10: ISO 400 Is there anything better than a siesta on a hot day? Kona loves to nap on the bricks in the shade, they stay nice and cool. We’re playing around with a new look for the blog so if it changes from time to …

Speech Therapy

This was  a busy week for Kona. First we visited a few nursing homes to spread some holiday cheer. Kona dressed as reindeer to get into the festive spirit. (Again there is all kinds of legal issues to take pictures with residents and patients so we can only post Kona:) And yesterday we were back …

The Art Of The Nap

Kona will now demonstrate the fine art of the nap. First make sure you’re really good and played out before attempting a  nap and then find a really comfy place for you nap (like a bed…one that is not yours is even better!). Relax yourself with a good yawn… Fall over into a reclining position …

Thanks, Thanksgiving!

Hello everyone, it’s me, Spencer … back from the land of the busy dogs! Things have been very busy at the studio and the humans have a lot of other stuff going on so I’ve been trying to get on my blog for some time. Finally I got some time to relax and have some …

Sweet Dreams.

It rained out today and our hospital pet therapy picnic got canceled. So I napped by the fireplace and dreamt of the park. I was watching all the young pups running around like maniacs. And then I did some running myself! Even the rain couldn’t keep me from enjoying my tennis ball at the park.

Puppy Shenanigans.

When I woke up this morning…very early this morning…the kid was still here. Puppies sure do get up early! I like to sleep in myself because we go to bed very late. You know the humans are creative types that work better in the dark, BOL!   Anyway, I was snoozing away when there was …

Puppy Madness.

The big news is that yesterday a 4 month old puppy came to live at my house for a little while. We are fostering Jessy for the Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue. So I guess that makes me a big brother…kind of. She is in her gangly teenager stage…all limbs! She’s still pretty small. The …

Dinner Time.

Dinner time is one of my favorite times. I like to see what interesting food is going to show up in my dish. This is what was for dinner last night….BBQ chicken…mmmm!  I LOVE chicken! I think it is may be the best thing ever…ok, maybe tennis balls are the best thing ever, but chicken …

The Return of the Sun.

Ahhhh, the sun came back after nearly a week of torrential downpours. And may I say it was not a moment too soon. It was getting really boring not being able to go places without getting soaked. This morning I decided to soak up as many rays as possible and recharge my vitamin D supply. …

Power naps.

I am a big advocate of naps. Naps are good…no…they’re great! Everyone should take naps. I like to  stretch out  in the big room and nap in the sun… I like to  snooze on one of my beds with my blanket… And when it cools off at night I curl up snug like a bug… …

Sleepy Head.

I like to sleep. I admit it  but that’s ok because  I play hard. My humans say they never saw a dog sleep so hard. I squeeze my eyes tight and when I am in a really deep sleep I curl up on my big comfy bed in a little ball. Sometimes I snore softly …

A Visit From A Friend.

My friend Lola came to the studio for a visit and I  was very happy to see her again!   Lola is a very cute bulldog.   I knew her when she was a puppy and now she is big. She liked sprawling out on the concrete floor just like me. It’s nice and cool …

The Art of the Roll.

Like many dogs, I enjoy a good roll in the grass. It’s even better if I roll over a few tennis balls while I’m at it. To have a good roll first you must scatter the tennis balls near the rolling spot. Then stretch out on your side and push off with your outer back …

A quiet afternoon.

In the quiet afternoons I  relax  on the patio…   I like to listen to the drops of water splashing in the fountain… they land near the big fish. Some splash over the edge onto me while I sleep… my eyelashes flutter while I’m sleeping, dreaming of chasing the evil squirrel that yells at everyone… …

Naps.

Naps are good. When you are tired you should have a nap! I like to take my naps in many places….on the cool studio floor on hot days, in the office listening to music, on my fuzzy blanket, in the car on the way home from a long hike and on the lawn listening to …