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It has been five years since Phlash was a puppy! Oh, how one forgets that constant motion and busy-ness….! Puppies are either on or off. Even the older dogs have been sleeping more soundly when they have the opportunity. Spyder is one busy boy! Occasionally I am able to catch him standing still with my camera in hand!
I spent the greater part of the day going through tutorials on lighting and finally needed to take a break. I grabbed my camera and followed the dogs outside. I had the best time watching Spyder entertain himself with a rock for about 15 minutes. He would grab it and then toss it up in the air and then stalk it and grab it again. It was fun trying to catch images of this game! The other dogs were not inclined to join in the game as you can tell. My challenge to you is to see if you can find his “special rock” in the following pictures……….
Let me introduce SPYDER
Spyder in the newest member of our family. He is a 9 week old Australian Sheperd. He is quite a character, which he needs to be to survive in a house full of Standard Schnauzers! We are all having some fun times. On occasion he gets carried away and receives reprimands from both humans and canines! I have been able to get a few images of him, but I have to admit that many turn out just like the first one in this post. He is either on or off and when he is on, he is zooming!
The dogs have spent a lot of time playing in the snow and exploring and Spyder is quite happy to join right in.
We have a fish pond and the second day here, Spyder managed to slip into it. From the sounds coming out of him, you would have thought he was being attacked! He only got his back leg wet, but I imagine that the water was pretty cold. Needless to say, he is very cautious around the water, but I anticipate that to change when the weather gets warm. I bet that I won’t be able to keep him out!
Spyder is definitely enjoying his yard time and I frequently have to go find him after he has followed the other dogs out to the barn. He is fearless and ready for all adventures! 
But there does come a time when rest is a good thing……
……and even Phlash is starting to warm up to him!!!! Can’t you just here the conversation going on in this picture…..
Spyder…..”no worry Phlash, I’ve got your back!”
Phlash…..”puppy, I don’t know who or what you are, but don’t you dare touch my butt!!”
