Adventures in Fetch: Logging With Lilly

After a few too many days of sub-zero temperatures on the mountain, I found myself desperate to do some bigger laundry — think sheets. Hearty girl that I

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Border Collie Being Earnest: A Photo Essay

Sometimes I capture images of Lilly that reveal a sliver of her soul. She is the most earnest, sincere, and focused dog I’ve ever known. Observe. (I posted

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Fetch is Serious Business – Dog @ Play Video

Lilly and I made a little video blog entry for your Friday. It made us laugh, and we hope it brightens your day too. Have a great weekend.

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Lilly Plays Fetch – aka Stick – A Photo Essay

Lilly, our intrepid canine heroine, is picky when it comes to toys she’ll fetch. However, she also remains connoisseur of the silliest sticks imaginable. Often she’d rather play

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Forget Coffee: Jolt of Border Collie Enthusiasm

Oh, it’s Monday alright. I made a few decisions these last 3 days (you know, like spending time with my hubby, pups, and family) that sends me into

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Lilly’s Mystery Injuries

Sunday night while snuggling with Lilly, I found a big scab on her forehead, near the temple. Monday after our walk and again later in the day, Lilly

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Visitors and Fetch

A few weeks ago, one of Tom’s friends dropped by to chat. The boys stood out front for their conclave, and Lilly decided that Tom’s friend was her

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Stick or Kindling

Sometimes Lilly is so intent on playing fetch in a way that doesn’t get Ginko riled up to the point that he ruins the game. The ONLY way

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Lilly Plays Snowball Fetch

We had another big-ish snow storm last Friday, so Lilly and I played a little snowball fetch over the weekend. It’s hard to throw and film, and I

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Fetch vs. Walk: Dog Knows Best?

When my work and family days get too hectic, I try to fit in several rousing rounds of fetch so that Lilly burns off pent-up border collie energy.

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