Honeytree Collies

Cinnamon has decided she likes this name better than Canela. Cinnamon has joined Corpus Christi Dog Club this is her first meeting I thought you would like

the pictures. She has been a little skittish of noises but we are working on that, she is going to obedience classes on Wednesday evenings and the dog club on Saturdays. She seems to be adjusting well. Thanks again for this wonderful addition to our family.

I had a very nice, leisurely 45 minute drive with Jazz today. It was so nice, I was tempted to keep going, but after the problems this summer, I'm trying to bring her back slow and easy... don't want to mess up a good thing being greedy. I did break out into a trot, very short, a couple of times. Jazz did great!!! My goal is to go an hour tomorrow, if weather and traffic permit. I have GREAT roads for driving, M-F, 8-5... but weekends it can be a little hectic.

Ginger did her very first ride in the cart... and she did SUPER!!! I started her out in the floorboard, but it was no time before I had her in the seat with me... and she did SOOOO good. At first she tried to get out, but it only took one "No", and she never even tried again. She wanted to bark at dogs along the way, but it only took one "No", and she never barked at any dogs, no matter how many we passed, even if they were barking. She'd look at them, look at me, I'd shake my head no, and she'd look back at them, heavy sigh (like oh darn)... but she didn't bark, she just sat like a lady and behaved, looking at me every now and then to see if she was doing good. Yes, good dog!!

The best part was, she didn't get sick. For those not aware, Ginger gets horribly car sick. I can't even back out of the driveway before she's drooling. She has puked all over the car, several times. It is a mess to clean up. I've tried not feeding her, she still pukes liquid. I'm not a sudden stop, sudden start, drive like a maniac driver... she just can't handle the motion. I moved her up in the front seat, hoping that would help... if it did, I can't tell. So I was afraid she'd be throwing up in the cart. She didn't even drool. I guess it is a different motion... that doesn't seem to bother her. Or it is because it is so slow. I did so little trotting, it is difficult to judge how she will do at a trot... but walking, she could ride all day... and she seemed to enjoy it. Every now and then, she'd reach over and lick me, letting me know... she was having fun. The only other issue I had was that in the seat, she'd slip a lot on the vinyl. I need something that will provide better traction for her, but that will be easy to come up with I'm sure. If she's sitting, and I'm sitting, there may still be room for Billy... but it will be a stretch, and he'd definately need to behave!! Which he usually does in the cart. If she lays in the seat, though, there is no room for Billy except in the floorboard.

I'm so thrilled Jazz is getting back in the swing of things. She had a rough summer to get through, but I think we made it!! And I'm loving my new pup! I miss Amazing Grace, to no end, don't get me wrong. I got Billy to ride in the cart because Grace couldn't and another pup would have displaced her in a way a goat wouldn't... I didn't expect to lose Grace this soon. Now I will have a goat and a dog to ride in the cart.... if I can figure out how to get Billy in the cart by myself... he's so fat and heavy. I have a ladder I was going to put a back on so he could walk up that, but I just never have put a back on it.

There is a parade 09/26, the Waller Country Fair Parade... if I can get the pony, cart, pup and maybe goat up there, we will be in parade... but I'm not sure we will make it this year. Haven't decided yet whether I will even try. I'm also going to Navasota, or Bryan, one or the other, to this event for dogs that day.

Seagaze is doing really well. She is learning our routine. She has had some barking issues over various noises in the house (blow dryer, garbage disposal, washing machine) where she starts barking and getting very excited, but she is learning not to worry about them. I just say her name and put my hand out like "stop" and tell her settle and she is starting to understand. I took her to Petsmart on Sunday and walked her around, she did well.

Thanks,
Michelle

Pics of big bad too fat Billy, Ginger at almost 5 months old, and Jazz eating (as usual). I keep having a slip of the tongue, calling Ginger Grace, so I have to keep correcting myself. Isn't she gorgeous!! Sweet, sweet, too. She starts obedience class tomorrow night, right after having her booster shots and getting vet checked. She is my 60th birthday present to myself, after losing Grace. In their middle age crazies, men get harley's, guns, boats, fancy cars... women get boob jobs, face lifts, etc., some travel, but me... I get critters... HA! I'm so happy I chose her! She will go everywhere with me that she can!!! I hope to show her, and yes, she will ride in the cart with me and Jazz!!

Hi Debra,

Just a quick note to let you know that I will have home e-mail soon and will be able to send pics of my two buds, Larkin and Kirk.

Larkin has gained about 10 pounds of lean muscle. He looks awesome—no fat at all. Boy, can he run fast. So graceful.

Larkin has to be in the same room as me, or he is not happy. That makes me VERY happy to have such a companion.

He brings me a shoe, a sock, a shirt, or something of mine and drops it at my feet if I am not paying attention to him.

He loves going up the stairs every chance he gets.

Kirk is still growing everyday. His tail is now very bushy and some of Tango’s coloring is really showing up. He is just starting to grow his mane.

He still eats everything fast and furious.

He and Larkin love each other and are a joy to just watch as they play. I can’t imagine not having two of them (just as my first e-mail/survey to you stated—I always wanted 2!!!).

Larkin loves the leather couch and now believes it is his (must be a collie thing). Both dogs do not like the carpeting and try to scratch it away every chance they get. They do love the cold tile floors.

I registered Kirk with the AKC and just got an advertisement from the AKC for ------------------ Captain Kirk. -------------?

Boy, don’t you wish…. :)

I’ll have them correct that back to Honeytree.

Take care.

Dan

Good Morning, Debra and Shawn!

Just a quick update on Gorgeous. We had an easy ride home. She sat in
Mom's lap and looked out the window when she wasn't cuddling with Mom and
Justin.
Then she fell asleep until we were home! She is so wonderful! We are
having the best time with her. She already has the right idea about going
outside - now we
are working on the chewing... She is a puppy, and she needs lots of
rawhide bones and toys, and fingers, and hair... I love it!

She has already had a couple of visits with her new little cousins. They
all run and play and then flop down for a nap. Life is good. Thank you so
much for
allowing us to have her - she is already great company for Mom when we are
all at work, and I expect it to get better every day.

You have made us all very happy!

Mary

Yes, you certainly may put it on your website. I think Mom is going to
call her Caileigh - pronounced Kaylee - but we used the Gaelic spelling as
we are of Scottish descent - as is Gorgeous!

Have a super day and thanks again!
Mary

Scotch 8w

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Hi Debra and apologies for taking so long to get a mail to you – puppy taking up lots of time (and sleep J)
He is doing great! It is amazing how smart he is and how quickly he learns. The first two night he was up every three hours but last night he actually made it through the night! He hasn’t had any accidents in the house and is picking up going outside and house training very well.
I am taking his sample to the vet today and will let you know if they find anything. Otherwise I took him to the vet Sunday and he had a clean bill of health from the exam.
He is a great puppy… he’s doing great with crate training and eating very well. It has been fun to watch him take over with the other two dogs. I attached a few pictures and will send you more and more updates later this week.-Chris

Hi Debra,

I just wanted to update you on Lucy. She is doing really really well! She is the sweetest and most loving puppy. She is friends with everyone she meets! It looks like her adult coat is coming in; she has a shiny line of coarser hair running down her spine. I have taken her to a dog park a couple of times and she plays with tons of neighbor dogs. She loves to run and play. She is so funny because she doesn't care for fetch but she love to run after a dog playing fetch. She is getting really tall, she was around 25 pounds two weeks ago; its almost impossible to carry her anymore! I think she is going to be an amazing dog.

I have attached some pictures I took today.

Meredith

Blue Skye

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Debra

Here is the most recent of Blue Skye. Look at that face! Look at her ears! Again, we think she is perfect. She is quite the little character. She just loves the water. She loves her baby pool. I have never seen a collie that loves the water so much. She will take a running leap and fly into the water ( you'd would think she is a black lab). She actually lays down in the water. This is a terrible drought we are having this year with temps over 100, Blue Skye just knows how to cool off!

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Debra

I wanted to drop you a quick note on Blue "Skye". We are so pleased with her. Everyone says she is the cutest puppy ever! She does not look real with that blue merle coat, more like stuffed animal.
Her ears so far are doing great without tape. They are on top of her head and flipped down perfect not pricking up at all.
I will take more pictures and send them. She is gorgeous!

Sheri

Skye's page


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