Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Shows Twiggy Agility

September 5, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Uncategorized · 126 Comments

“Hey, Twiggy. I’ve been to an agility class. You want to see what I learned?”

“I would like that. I’ve never been.”

“Okay, so this thing is called a tire. I don’t know why, but it is.”

“So what do you do with it?”

“The idea is to jump through it.”

“Wow. You did that nicely.”

“They raise it up, so jumping through gets harder. Right now, it is perfect.”

“Are there other things to jump?”

“Oh yeah. There is a crossbar, and they also have these sticks you have to weave through. My favorite is the tunnel.”

“Sounds like work. I’ll meet you in the yard. The sun isn’t on the turf yet, so we can play.

“The panther sees movement in the tall grass.”

“The puma stays downwind and is ready to spring a trap.”

“The panther slowly stalks its prey. The sight of the puma’s pointy ears makes an easy target.”

“The puma regulates breathing to minimize movement .”

“The panther makes contact and wishes the puma a good day.”

“The puma returns the greeting and decides to make a confrontation some other day.

“The panther executes a sneak attack.”

“The puma readies razor-sharp teeth for a bite on the panther’s neck.”

“Have you ever noticed how my shadow looks like Batman?”

“Another score for attention deficit on the panther side.

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126 comments

Darlene · September 5, 2024 - 4:09 am ·

Agility lessons for Tempeste. Wow! She will do very well. They play so nicely together too.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  They do play well together for sure. Tempeste is doing quite well. Thanks, Darlene.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · September 5, 2024 - 4:32 am ·

Looks like fun. What are the agility lessons for? Remind me of those dog show obstacle courses.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 6:48 am ·
  
  That’s it. It is fun for the dog and keeps them mentally stimulated.
  
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Kymber Hawke · September 5, 2024 - 5:45 am ·

LOL That’s hilarious! Thanks for the early morning smile, John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 6:50 am ·
  
  Aways glad when you get a smile, Kymber. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · September 5, 2024 - 5:59 am ·

I love the one of Twiggy watching from the porch. She seems so engaged.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 6:51 am ·
  
  Twiggy loves to lay around and watch. Tempeste is in motion 100% of the time.
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · September 5, 2024 - 8:48 am ·
    
    My pups are similar.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:39 am ·
      
      I think it is funny how each has a different approach to life.
      
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · September 5, 2024 - 6:17 am ·

The agility school can’t match the elder’s wisdom!

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:03 am ·
  
  For burning energy there is noting like an agility session.
  
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GP · September 5, 2024 - 6:25 am ·

A bit of attention deficit going on, eh?

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:03 am ·
  
  Just a little.
  
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shoreacres · September 5, 2024 - 6:36 am ·

Agility lessons? That’s a new one, at least for me. On the other hand, what we call agility lessons probably gets called a new game by most pups.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:04 am ·
  
  Tempeste loves it. The lessons are part of an overall obedience program.
  
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Staci Troilo · September 5, 2024 - 7:01 am ·

Loving the Batman shadow. And the attention issues. Sending the girls many belly rubs.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Thank you, Staci. They love those rubs. 😁
  
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T. W. Dittmer · September 5, 2024 - 7:46 am ·

Tempeste is sure agile! I guess they chose to imitate wild felines instead of canines because pumas and panthers are bigger and more agile than wolves, also more independent.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:36 am ·
  
  And more intelligent. Thanks, Tim.
  
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Dale · September 5, 2024 - 8:27 am ·

Hahahaha! That ending took all my attention from the fact that you are doing agility with Tempeste! She really is a lean machine and perfect for it!

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:37 am ·
  
  She is lean. It looks like she isn’t going to get the stocky build that Twiggy has.
  
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  1. Dale · September 5, 2024 - 9:53 am ·
    
    I should think not! They are distinct!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 11:35 am ·
      
      So true.
      
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srbottch · September 5, 2024 - 8:29 am ·

Wow, Tempeste is getting big. And quite athletic. Very nice.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:38 am ·
  
  She is very athletic. Twiggy on the other hand….Thanks, Steve.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 5, 2024 - 8:51 am ·

I love those last two lines! Just priceless. Squirrel!

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:39 am ·
  
  I know right? Thanks, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 5, 2024 - 1:31 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome,John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 2:10 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Maggie · September 5, 2024 - 9:12 am ·

Well, hello Tempeste! It seems I have missed a lot. 🥰

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 9:40 am ·
  
  Yes, Tempeste has been with us for 8 months. She came at 6 weeks and is a rescue like Twiggy.
  
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  1. Maggie · September 5, 2024 - 9:42 am ·
    
    Well, I definitely have some catching up to do!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 11:34 am ·
      
      Well, going forward is probably best. 😁
      
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    2. Maggie · September 5, 2024 - 8:12 pm ·
      
      Yes, I agree! I can’t possibly read everything I missed.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 6:51 am ·
      
      Onward.
      
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tokragly · September 5, 2024 - 9:56 am ·

Would love to see pictures of you and The Producer showing them how to get through the hoop. Be honest, you have those pictures somewhere. 😀😀😀

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 11:36 am ·
  
  There are a few of those. Unfortunately they are in ashes on the cutting room floor. 😁
  
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Gwen M. Plano · September 5, 2024 - 10:23 am ·

“My shadow looks like Batman.” Brilliant, John. 😂

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 11:36 am ·
  
  Pooer Tempeste and her attention span. Thank you, Gwen. Glad yo enjoyed it.
  
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Cindy Georgakas · September 5, 2024 - 10:34 am ·

Haha these cute razor sharp puppies.. I love the agility.. sooo awesome , John. Is he taking a class? 💓

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 12:03 pm ·
  
  Yes she is taking a class in both behavior and agility. I guess that’s two classes. Thanks, Cindy.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · September 5, 2024 - 1:08 pm ·
    
    Oh how fun is that.. I want to sign Hunter up soon.. so awesome. What a good dad❣️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 1:48 pm ·
      
      She loves them too.
      
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    2. Cindy Georgakas · September 5, 2024 - 2:34 pm ·
      
      Oh that’s sooo cute and she’s doing great💕👏
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 4:22 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Annette Rochelle Aben · September 5, 2024 - 10:38 am ·

Young ladies, I could hug the stuffing out of you! You are absolutely adorable, so full of fun and energy. xx

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 12:03 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Annette. We love stuffing bursting hugs. 😁
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · September 5, 2024 - 11:54 am ·

Watching them play is adorable! Bravo to the House Panther for eggs-cellent agility form. Well done Miss Tempeste. I see you’re just a scooch taller than the Puma these days. Who’s the ‘big sister’ now?

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 12:05 pm ·
  
  She is a little taller and I suppose will get a little more. Thank you, Miss Monika. 😁
  
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Debbie · September 5, 2024 - 12:24 pm ·

Now that Monk’s had some obedience training, he might be ready for agility lessons — they look like fun! He’s a pretty good jumper, and I love watching long-haired dogs go through those weave poles. Twiggy and Tempeste have a nice-looking backyard to play in — I like the fan, ha!

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:41 pm ·
  
  The fan is a mister which we need when it hits 100. I think Monkey would love it. As a working breed he would enjoy the mental part
  
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Susannah Bianchi · September 5, 2024 - 12:45 pm ·

I love the panther and the puma saga. Their patter as they play.

I never heard of Agility class till now. I should enroll. Can Tempeste get me in? I’ll pay extra since, they’d have to get a larger hoop. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 1:38 pm ·
  
  I think you would enjoy it. They will trow in a bigger hoop for no charge. 😁
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · September 5, 2024 - 4:06 pm ·
    
    That’s what I call a deal. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 4:25 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha. 😁
      
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Susannah Bianchi · September 5, 2024 - 12:47 pm ·

Well, you say tire..and I say hoop…tomato, tomato…potato, patato….

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 1:42 pm ·
  
  I think hoop does it. If we follow the song lyrics the next line is “Let’s call the whole thing off.”
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · September 6, 2024 - 3:11 am ·
    
    You’re the only one I know who would have gotten that. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 7:05 am ·
      
      Love music history as well and I’ve been around for a while. 😁
      
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    2. Susannah Bianchi · September 6, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
      
      So have others who would shrug and say…HUH???
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 7:25 am ·
      
      Yeah I have met those kind as well. 😊
      
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    4. Susannah Bianchi · September 6, 2024 - 9:17 am ·
      
      They’re all over. What can you do?
      
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    5. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 10:40 am ·
      
      Avoid them.
      
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Grant at Tame Your Book · September 5, 2024 - 1:33 pm ·

After we lost our dog, the cat became my best friend. Both he and I didn’t know any better, so I taught him the tricks of my canine buddy. He now sits on command, stands up when asked if he wants his treat. However, Rusty (a tabby) balked at the command to speak. Still trying…

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 2:12 pm ·
  
  I think that is terrific, Grant. I had a Maine Coon and he would do nothing even if asked. He felt treats were a right.
  
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Marie A Bailey · September 5, 2024 - 2:15 pm ·

I love when they play Panther and Puma. They definitely play well and know when to quit (well, Twiggy knows 😉). The Batman shadow is priceless 😆

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 2:17 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Marie. Tempeste has a bit of an attention issue. 😊
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · September 5, 2024 - 3:14 pm ·

Thanks for this fun visit, John. I think Daphne & Velma need agility training. They are much more likely to land flat on their backs than on their feet… Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 4:23 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. That is funny, Teagan. Your girls are so cute.
  
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circadianreflections · September 5, 2024 - 3:26 pm ·

LOL!! That was delightful. Tempeste learned to go through the hoop and made it look easy!

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 4:24 pm ·
  
  She can do a hoop, bar combo too.
  
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Michele Lee · September 5, 2024 - 7:29 pm ·

Fun dialogue! Their play gives the phrase dog days of summer sweet meaning.

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1. John W. Howell · September 5, 2024 - 7:38 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Michele. Lovely comment. 😊
  
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  1. Michele Lee · September 5, 2024 - 8:58 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome and thank you, John. 😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 6:51 am ·
      
      😊
      
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petespringerauthor · September 5, 2024 - 10:21 pm ·

Ah, to be young again. No one calls me agile anymore.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 6:52 am ·
  
  I’m trying to remember the opposite of agile. 😁
  
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thomasstigwikman · September 5, 2024 - 11:59 pm ·

Good job Tempest. You are such a good teacher.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 6:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Mr. Thomas.😁
  
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Jennie · September 6, 2024 - 8:06 am ·

Yes, a Batman shadow! Good job, Tempeste.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 8:17 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Jennie. Some think I have attention issues but I think of it as observant. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · September 6, 2024 - 8:07 pm ·
    
    Tempeste, everyone your age has attention issues. Yours are more clearly defined in the best of ways, that being observant.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 7, 2024 - 6:44 am ·
      
      Thank you, Miss Jennie. I feel better now. 😁
      
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    2. Jennie · September 7, 2024 - 7:44 am ·
      
      😀
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 7, 2024 - 11:24 am ·
      
      🤗
      
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Jacqui Murray · September 6, 2024 - 9:28 am ·

Other than all that great fun, your yard is designed for dogs, innit! Love that.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 10:42 am ·
  
  Yes, We had to put a tent up to protect then for the hot sun. There is a mister for the heat. Toys pool and gates to keep Tempeste from eating leaves which we hope she will outgrow.
  
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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 11:41 am ·
  
  Thank you so much for the lovely promo on my book, Cindy and for the link as well. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
  
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Baydreamer - Lauren Scott · September 6, 2024 - 1:02 pm ·

Wow, Tempeste is quite the athlete, John. This is so cute, and they always bring a smile.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 1:53 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Lauren.😊
  
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Author Jan Sikes · September 6, 2024 - 2:02 pm ·

How wonderful Tempeste is learning the agility moves! My grandson often photograph dog agility shows and loves it. He gets some great photos. These two always manage to make me smile.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 2:05 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan.
  
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Teri Polen · September 6, 2024 - 2:15 pm ·

Love the Batman shadow comment – Bond has said the same thing, lol.

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1. John W. Howell · September 6, 2024 - 3:45 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Maybe Tempest picked it up from him.
  
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Dan Antion · September 7, 2024 - 5:26 am ·

We’ve watched agility competitions at local fairs. The dogs are impressive. Tempeste looks like she handled the “tire” quite easily. I love the batman line – dogs, always something more interesting.

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1. John W. Howell · September 7, 2024 - 7:08 am ·
  
  That is for sure. 😁
  
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Anonymous · September 7, 2024 - 9:17 am ·

Those two are as adorable as ever! Her shadow does look like Batman!

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1. John W. Howell · September 7, 2024 - 11:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jo.
  
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Resa · September 8, 2024 - 3:17 pm ·

Attention deficit… love it.

Twiggy, I know you guys are playing wild cats… but remember your dognessessesses.

True, Tempeste’s ears are very bat-like.

I always thought Tempeste was all black, but today she looks a tad brindled.

Have fun jumping and playing!

🐖🐂

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1. John W. Howell · September 8, 2024 - 3:37 pm ·
  
  We will not forget Miss Resa. Dogs us. Tempest is a brindle. Her early markings were subdued but she is definitely a brindle. 🐖🐂 🐖🐂
  
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  1. Resa · September 8, 2024 - 3:39 pm ·
    
    Nice!!! I love the brindle markings.
    A brindled bat dog. Very unique!
    O🐖🐂 🐖🐂X
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 8, 2024 - 3:44 pm ·
      
      Brindle Bat Dog is a lovely name. 🦇🐶
      
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    2. Resa · September 8, 2024 - 3:48 pm ·
      
      Yes…
      🐶🦇 🐶🦇 🐶🦇
      Now we’re talkin’ OXin!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 8, 2024 - 3:56 pm ·
      
      🐂🦇🐶✏️🌺🥬
      
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robertawrites235681907 · September 9, 2024 - 9:35 am ·

What a cute post, John. A gymnasium for your pups.

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1. John W. Howell · September 9, 2024 - 11:37 am ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie. Tempeste needs the activity. 😊
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · September 10, 2024 - 12:25 am ·
    
    Yes, I’m sure
    
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dgkaye · September 10, 2024 - 4:47 pm ·

So cute! I love the agility equipment. Is Twiggy up to jumping hoops? 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2024 - 6:52 am ·
  
  Twiggy can’t get enough altitude to do the hoops. 😁
  
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  1. dgkaye · September 11, 2024 - 12:41 pm ·
    
    I figured that. After her surgery?
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2024 - 2:06 pm ·
      
      Her low slung carriage. Her center of gravity makes jumping very difficult.
      
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · September 11, 2024 - 3:00 am ·

Lol and the shadow does look like Batman… great agility course, I wonder if I could get the cat to do one..hugs

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2024 - 6:57 am ·
  
  You might need a barrel of fish but I suppose it could be done. Thanks, Sally.
  
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  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · September 11, 2024 - 7:26 am ·
    
    lol hugsx
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2024 - 10:54 am ·
      
      😁
      
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kethuprofumo · September 11, 2024 - 3:02 pm ·

Oh, are you preparing these two for circus, dear John? The fitness equipment is great!🍻🍤🍤🍤👍

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1. John W. Howell · September 11, 2024 - 3:31 pm ·
  
  That might be a good idea, Maria. The peanuts might be free 😁
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · September 11, 2024 - 4:42 pm ·
    
    They could earn for peanuts as well😁😁😁
    
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Sorryless · September 11, 2024 - 10:20 pm ·

Tempeste is getting so big! And wow! She’s a little athlete to boot! Good to see Twiggy joining her in the festivities. They make quite a pair, tell you what.

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1. John W. Howell · September 12, 2024 - 7:05 am ·
  
  They keep us on our toes for sure. Never a dull moment. 😊
  
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  1. Sorryless · September 12, 2024 - 8:32 am ·
    
    They’re beautiful.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 12, 2024 - 9:47 am ·
      
      Thanks. 😊
      
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Ankur Mithal · September 29, 2024 - 10:50 am ·

Wow! Looks like a clean clearance 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 29, 2024 - 12:40 pm ·
  
  Yes a 10 was awarded by the judges.
  
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