Happy National Dog Day! Anyone who has dogs or gets to interact with them on a regular basis knows what incredible specimens they are. Dogs are always there to be your friend, offer support, and put a smile on your face. Dogs will keep you active and healthy, lower your stress, and always make you feel like a superstar when you get home from work. Dogs are incredibly loyal, and will be by your side for life. There is never a dull moment in life when you have dogs, and that is something I absolutely love. To celebrate National Dog Day, I give you 30 pictures of my two wonderful Goldendoodles, Isla and Lilly. These two have made life such a spectacular journey, and I can’t wait for all of the adventures we have in store for the future.
1. Isla and Lilly greet the morning sun with enthusiasm and stoicism every day.
2. Although they tend to hog the bed, they do a great job of keeping me warm.
3. Isla never lets me out of her sight. She was 8 weeks old when we first met, and we’ve been attached at the hip ever since.
4. Sometimes it’s a little too cold in the morning to leave the tent, but she still keeps her eye on me.
5. They’re always the first ones asleep.
6.Sunsets are best when they’re shared with company.
7. I don’t usually like to brag, but I never stop talking about how good looking my dogs are.
8. Lilly is the curious and mischievous one. She came from a difficult background, but we rescued her. She is a beautiful little soul.
9. Isla and Lilly were going to start a pop music group, but opted for something a little heavier when we went to photograph their album cover.
10. This little one is an absolute sky walker. There is no trail she can’t tame.
11. Sometimes Lilly needs a little help. It’s okay though, because she’s always got my back.
12. I have to remember that these two are still just pups, as they’re playing in the mud makes evident.
13. True happiness is watching these two bundles of joy play tag in the mountains.
14. I was always really bad at posing for pictures as a kid. Isla is a pro, all it takes is a little treat bribe.
15. Little Lilly staring in “The Doodle Wears Prada”.
16. Dinner time!
17. We finished this hike and set up the tent. Before I could even get my dinner ready, Isla had taken over my sleeping bag.
18. Sisters! A sister reaches for your hand, and touches your heart.
19. My little snow angel checking out some footprints.
20. Isla’s Igloo. Vacancy for dogs only. Special rate for Goldendoodles.
21. Mush! Mush! She’s not a sled dog, but she can run like one.
22. This was Lilly’s first weekend after being rescued. You can see how happy Isla was to have her.
23. Q: What do you call a dinosaur that’s a noisy sleeper? A: A Bronto-snorus.
So cute. . 😍
Thanks 🙂
Your furry friends are adorable! 😍
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Biff the Beagle approves
haha! Thanks, Biff!
Ah fantastic pics!
Thank you!
DEEEELIGHTFUL! I want a GoldenDoodle. Are they good around bears? haha
Thank you! haha, I’ve never had to find out about their bear abilities luckily! They love all people, dogs, and cats, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they were able to befriend bears 🙂
Awesome 🙂 Loved them all!
Thank you!
I didn’t know there was such a day. Yea!
I’ve been wondering, how do your dogs do on the trail? Any foot or tiredness issues. My passed dog did well, but Mustard, the dog we have now gets tired easily, and has foot pad issues.
Isla is a better hiker than I am, but Lilly gets a little tired at times. Isla is a year older though, and has had a lot more conditioning. Lilly should be at the same level in another year. Just be very consistent and work your dog up slowly. I also take them to the park or go for a walk/run just about everyday to help build up their endurance. As for their pads, I’ve never had any trouble. I use Musher’s Secret before every hike, and it seems to do a great job at protecting their pads.
Musher’s Secret. Hmm, will have to look that one up. I’ve tried dog boots but they don’t stay on well. Maybe your dogs are also benefitting from lighter weight?
I was wondering about that too. Makes sense! I figured smaller dogs wouldn’t be able to make it on hikes but then again there’s a lot of deconditioned people they could pass in no time…
It’s all about conditioning. Think about how human endurance athletes look, too. They’re all very small with light frames. Like my dogs, they lack for power, but can go all day.
Yeah for sure, that’s great! We haven’t gotten a dog yet because we can’t where we’re living, but that’s definitely in future plans 🙂
Nice! Few things more exciting than bringing a dog into your life!
Nice post and cute pups! They look like the perfect adventure buddies!
Thanks! They make the outdoors a whole lot of fun!
Great shots of your dogs! And PS I LOVE Joshua Tree NP.
Thank you!
Photo 9 can be a good stoner rock album cover!
haha!
How I love dogs 🙂
Me too 🙂
wonderful photos!
Thanks, Jackie!
unbelievably cute!
Thanks!
I am speechless. How wonderful photos!!! Thank You for this warm-hearted post.
Thank you!
Adorable.
They’re my puppy babies 🙂