Last month we received another Liebster Award from Cello’s Corner.  Many thanks to Cello’s Corner for the award.

liebster-award
Thanks To Cello’s Corner

The first part of this award is to answer 11 questions posed by the blog bestowing the award.

Cello’s Corner asked:

1.  Most bloggers have a moment where they say to themselves, “I need to tell the world about this!” What was that moment for you?

I am not sure I had a specific “moment”.  One day in 2009 I just decided to start writing.

Storm Graduating From Obedience Class
My First Post Was About Storm Graduating From Obedience Class 2009

2.  What is the craziest thing you have ever done with your dog(s).

I am not sure we have done a lot of “crazy” things with them, but one time when we were traveling with Thunder and Storm we stopped at a rest area to air the dogs.  It had been snowing and it was a bit slippery.  We were on a bit of an incline when all of a sudden Thunder decided he wanted to run over and sniff Storm.  The only problem was that I was holding his leash and did not see it coming.  I lost my balance and fell face first into the snow but never let go of the leash.  That was crazy, (and cold).

Thunder From 2010
Thunder From 2010

3.  More and more establishments are starting to become pet-friendly.  What are your thoughts on this policy? And do you hope that it becomes more of the “standard” in the future?

I think it is great for places that want it, but If they don’t, that is OK too.

4.  Have you have taken your dog to a dog-friendly winery/bar/restaurant/attraction?  If so, what was your favorite place, and why?

No we have not.  We have stayed in several hotels with them for hunt tests and dog shows.

Freighter In Our Hotel Room Before A Test
Freighter In Our Hotel Room Before A Test

5.  What is your favorite game to play with your dog?

Fetch.

Freighter 2013
Freighter 2013

6.  Does your dog sleep in bed with you?

No way.  Sometimes they sneak and sleep on the bed when we are not in it.

7.  What is the silliest thing you have ever seen your dog do?

I am not sure it is the “silliest”, but just last week Freighter decided he did not want to go into his crate for the day.  Instead he went around to the outside of the crate door and pushed it shut with his nose and then sat next to me at heel.  I laughed and laughed.

8.  Does your dog participate in any organized activity, competition, or sport?

Yes, conformation (dog) shows and hunt tests.

Storm At A Hunt Test
Storm At A Hunt Test

9.  What type of training do you use with your dog?

I am not sure I understand this question.  We do field training for hunt tests.

Thunder Training 2012
Thunder Training 2012

10.  How many dogs total do you have?  Have you ever thought about adding another to the pack?

We have three dogs and that is enough.

Brown Dawg Snow Patrol
Brown Dawg Snow Patrol

11.  Do you carry a first aid kit with you when traveling with your dog?  If so, what do you think are the most important items you have in your kit?

Yes we carry an extensive first aid kit.  I would say the most important items are: thermometer, bandages, gauze, tape, tweezers, scissors, hydrogen peroxide.  If you want to read more about our kit, the post is here.

First Aid Supplies
First Aid Supplies

Now I am supposed to list 11 random facts about myself, but instead I am going to list one.

Tomorrow I am scheduled to have surgery on one of my eyes.  I will not be posting on Friday or over the weekend, but hope to return to my regular schedule on Monday.  I may be a bit slow visiting your blogs, it depends on how my eye feels.  I am told that I should be OK to work on Monday so I figure blogging should be included.  🙂

Have a nice weekend and thanks again to Cello’s Corner for the great award.

This is the Thursday Barks and Bytes Blog Hop hosted by Heart Like A Dog and 2 Brown Dawgs.

Grab The Badge
Grab The Badge

27 thoughts on “Thursday Barks And Bytes–Another Liebster Award

  1. Great answers! I love these blog challenge/award things so much! I think it’s such a good way to get to know each other better!

    I hope your surgery with your eye goes well and I hope you feel better soon!

  2. I loved your answers, especially the one holding on to the leash, I have a habit of doing that! Good luck on your surgery hope all goes well and it heals quickly for you:)

  3. Congratulations and well done on the answers. So hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. We so wish you well. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

  4. Good luck with your procedure! I still chuckle about Freighter and the crate.

  5. Congratulations on your award. Good luck with the eye surgery. Hope it isn’t anything serious and it goes well for you.

  6. Congrats to your award, it was interesting to read! Wow Thunder turned into a sled dog once? Easy did that too, sadly without snow :o( All paws and fingers are crossed for your surgery tomorrow, good luck :o)

  7. Handsome picture of thunder, might have to steal that one. Don’t you just love looking at old photos when the dogs are younger storm is beautiful but there is just something about the young photos, I was looking at nellies yesterday and saying how she used to be small and in shape, good luck tomorrow, will be sending heLing thoughts your way.

    1. Steal away. That is one of my favorite photos of Thunder. The lighting was perfect. 🙂 I do like looking back and wish I had taken more pictures when the dogs were young.

  8. Hi Y’all!

    Oh congrats! Great answers.

    Paws crossed and I’ll tell my Human to pray for you too. If your eye surgery is what my Human had last year and Papa Human is getting soon, don’t worry, it’s an easy one. Ask my Human.

    Y’all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

  9. Congrats on your Liebster award! Hope your surgery goes well tomorrow! Will say a prayer for you and send healing energy your way.

  10. WE HAVE THREE DOGS AND THAT IS ENOUGH. Truer words were never spoken.

  11. Congrats on the award! I enjoyed your answers. Good luck with your surgery … send you well wishes!

  12. Great reading your answers and hope you feel better quick!

  13. Congrats on the award – I especially love the photo of Storm tilting her head. We’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and sending LOTS of positive thoughts your way. Daisy sends many healing Havachon hugs. 🙂

  14. Nice answers and congratulations on another award! I will also be thinking of you tomorrow. 🙂

  15. Congrats on your award, and I enjoyed your answers. I love the story about Freighter and the crate….too funny! Sometimes they amaze us when they act so smart, don’t they?
    I hope all goes well with your surgery tomorrow, and that you are back at it in no time!

  16. Sending good thoughts your way for your surgery! Hope everything goes well. I love the story about Freighter and his crate 🙂

  17. Congrats on the award, your answers were fun to read (especially Freighter’s crate story). I hope all goes well with your surgery, rest up and take care of yourself. 🙂

  18. Those were great! We especially loved your description of Freighter showing that he did not want to go in his crate! 🙂

  19. Hi Y’all!

    Just stopped to say we’re all thinking of you and praying all is well after your surgery.

    Hawk aka BrownDog

    1. Thanks Hawk. It went well and I am on the road to recovery. 🙂

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