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Richard Munsonposted an update

6 hours ago

Shadows first diploma

Richard Munson Next we move from individual to mixed company, meaning other dogs and hopefully akc star puppy exam i ... Read more

Richard Munson Next we move from individual to mixed company, meaning other dogs and hopefully akc star puppy exam in the fall. Then on to canine good citizen. Sled dogs are a difficult group of dogs to train due to their independent and stubborn nature but we are up to it.

Marie Myers I need to get my husband into that behavior modification and obedience course….

Richard Munson First i suggest you measure him for a prong collar, then get him into string cheese and the rest is r ... Read more

Richard Munson First i suggest you measure him for a prong collar, then get him into string cheese and the rest is repetition. We richards are tough to train.

Richard Munsonposted an update

4 days ago

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Howard powders: good luck next week from one old geezer to another. Hope they can repair but if not go with the sloth animal valve. It allows you to hang around ...Read more

Howard powders: good luck next week from one old geezer to another. Hope they can repair but if not go with the sloth animal valve. It allows you to hang around longer.

Richard Munsonposted an update

5 days ago

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Avoiding post heart surgery insomnia

Richard Munson The trick is a comfortable position and your favorite stuffed animal close by.

Richard Munson Also, blend in with your surroundings, but sleeping on a granite slab not recommended.

Ana Brusso Oh Richard, you can tell he owns that house.

Richard Munson No doubt about it.

Richard Munsonposted an update

6 days ago

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Shadow update: i bought him a mind challenging toy that was advertised to tax the smartest pooch. After reading the directions a couple of times i figured out ...Read more

Shadow update: i bought him a mind challenging toy that was advertised to tax the smartest pooch. After reading the directions a couple of times i figured out how to get the food into the little hidden compartments. 10 seconds later he had it emptied. The hardest little door he could not figure out so he picked up the entire unit and shook it until it opened. Scary times ahead when your dog is smarter than you are.

Susan Lynn That's funny, Richard! 😁

Rose Madura Very cute story!

Kristine Schroeder Our poodles LOVE their games. They need to be stimulated mentally just as much as physically!

Ana Brusso Smart dog like his dad

Deena Elani Smart doggy! And you put so much effort into Shadow in every way. Boy, did he land a great home. Th ... Read more

Deena Elani Smart doggy! And you put so much effort into Shadow in every way. Boy, did he land a great home. The expression- lucky as a dog- so fitting.

Richard Munson The luck goes both ways

Robert Young He’s a Husky

Richard Munson So true robert. The main difference between siberian huskies and our alaskan malamutes besides the ob ... Read more

Richard Munson So true robert. The main difference between siberian huskies and our alaskan malamutes besides the obvious is that shadow got the puzzle open with guile whereas cassie would have put it in her mouth and crushed it. Same outcome different method.

Richard Munsonposted an update

7 days ago

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Ana, the stately all american elm tree. Almost every town in the usa probably has an elm street. This tree is the origin i suspect.

Richard Munson For perspective, this tree is about 80 feet high.

Ana Brusso Wow! Gorgeous tree. I’m sure they have them I’m just not familiar with too many trees, my bad. At ... Read more

Ana Brusso Wow! Gorgeous tree. I’m sure they have them I’m just not familiar with too many trees, my bad. At 80 feet tall you have to have a lot of property for it. Congrats

Ana Brusso Thank you for sending this picture.

Richard Munson I have a pair but could not get both in the picture. We have 3 acres.

Ana Brusso Only 3 acres………lol

Richard Munson I forgot you live in california where a 10 foot backyard is considered a spread. Its all relative. In ... Read more

Richard Munson I forgot you live in california where a 10 foot backyard is considered a spread. Its all relative. In texas my 3 acres is just an alcove.

Richard Munson Ana, you must have an elm street in your town. Perhaps the most popular street name ever. Ask freddie ... Read more

Richard Munson Ana, you must have an elm street in your town. Perhaps the most popular street name ever. Ask freddie kruger.

Ana Brusso Lol Richard, you are so right about the 10 foot backyard. I’m sure we have one somewhere. Oh that f ... Read more

Ana Brusso Lol Richard, you are so right about the 10 foot backyard. I’m sure we have one somewhere. Oh that freddie.

Richard Munsonposted an update

7 days ago

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Another view of cute

Richard Munson The shadow of his smile. Should be a song.

Howard Powders Tony Bennett did it best!!

Richard Munson And here i thought i was on to something. Lol. Me at 80 and you almost means we may be the only ones ... Read more

Richard Munson And here i thought i was on to something. Lol. Me at 80 and you almost means we may be the only ones who remember it. Tony might be older than us both putbtogether.

Howard Powders True! His voice is a little raspy now. But in the 1960’s? Wow! Movie Songbook Album. The Shadow of ... Read more

Howard Powders True! His voice is a little raspy now. But in the 1960’s? Wow! Movie Songbook Album. The Shadow of Your Smile was the best track!👍👍

Richard Munson Do you remember al martino. Went to a local concert of his eons ago and the next day he got pinched f ... Read more

Richard Munson Do you remember al martino. Went to a local concert of his eons ago and the next day he got pinched for shoplifting. Yes, its true.

Susan Lynn I saw Tony about 20 years ago in a small venue in Toronto! He's the real deal! Incredible voice a... Read more

Susan Lynn I saw Tony about 20 years ago in a small venue in Toronto! He's the real deal! Incredible voice and stage presence! Sang with one bass and piano. One of my favorite concerts to this day!

Rose Madura I remember him believe it or not. He had an amazing voice. Poor guy has Alzheimers now. But still l ... Read more

Rose Madura I remember him believe it or not. He had an amazing voice. Poor guy has Alzheimers now. But still loves to sings from what I hear. The only concet I ever went to in my life waa to see Chucago back in the 70s. Great picture of our little guy Shadow!

Richard Munson Rose, “ hard habit to break” one of my favorites

Ana Brusso Oh I remember Antonio Benedetto (Tony Bennett) Saw him in concert at his peak in 1972 at The Hollywoo ... Read more

Ana Brusso Oh I remember Antonio Benedetto (Tony Bennett) Saw him in concert at his peak in 1972 at The Hollywood Bowl. Amazing voice. Frank Sinatra used to say he was the best singer he knew. Also remember Al Martini who played “Frank” in “The Godfather” movie. Too bad he had bad habits.

Richard Munson Wow, 95 and still performing. Hopefully not poorly. I saw jay black and the americans a few years bac ... Read more

Richard Munson Wow, 95 and still performing. Hopefully not poorly. I saw jay black and the americans a few years back and cara mia has some high notes but sadly it was over for him. I had to leave as i could not bear to hear him struggle.

Richard Munsonposted an update

8 days ago

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Ana, Knee brace i bought and cannot find order. However, a little research shows that amazon sells it. The picture looks the same anyway. Note it has a little ...Read more

Ana, Knee brace i bought and cannot find order. However, a little research shows that amazon sells it. The picture looks the same anyway. Note it has a little gel cup that surrounds your knee cap. I bought xl but i am a 6-5 inch man so no doubt your size would be different. I am pretty happy with it and my knee is a mess. Non stop sports from childhood till 60’s has taken its toll. Good luck.

Ana Brusso Thank you Richard, the pain has subsided but will keep this info for next time. I played no sports ju ... Read more

Ana Brusso Thank you Richard, the pain has subsided but will keep this info for next time. I played no sports just bad knees. Take care dear friend 🙏❤️

Richard Munsonposted an update

13 days ago

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My little buddy

Richard Munson Next is a chess board but afraid he might win.

Marie Myers Don’t make any big money bets with him...

Richard Munson Is that a poker face?

Ana Brusso Richard, you look just fine in T-shirts

Rose Madura You guys look good together!

Deena Elani Eyes are still blue!

Richard Munson Still blue, a tad paler.

Richard Munsonposted an update

25 days ago

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He likes the boat

Richard Munson A little tentative at first but then all was well.

Marie Myers That is one salty sea dog...

Kimberly Eisenhut Oh wow! Thats the life! Have fun out there

Adam Pick Love this!!! #SeaPuppy

Rose Madura King of the boat!

Susan Lynn Have fun! 😎

Deena Elani He is one happy dog. NC must seem like a long time ago for the little guy.

Richard Munson For us too.

Ana Brusso Oh Richard, so glad you and Nancy and Shadow are enjoying the boat again.

Richard Munson Thanks ana. For awhile there i could care less about the boat or anything else for that matter but th ... Read more

Richard Munson Thanks ana. For awhile there i could care less about the boat or anything else for that matter but this little guy has injected me with one of those drugs they administer after heart valve surgery to perk up your system. I left both of cassies crates out in front of the house and already they are gone. Hope they find a good home with someone with a giant dog. Cassie was a giant in a lot of ways. Shadow will require a smaller version than the giant economy size she slept in. I have fabulous memories of her especially her TLC after mitral valve surgery but at least i can face the future with a positive outlook.

Ana Brusso And God’s Grace

Richard Munson His grace is always appreciated. Assume a he . Is that politically correct? Lol.

Ana Brusso Lol

Rose Madura Not only politically correct, but Biblically correct.

Richard Munson Thank goodness womans lib has not cracked the pearly gates. How would we know which bathroom to use i ... Read more

Richard Munson Thank goodness womans lib has not cracked the pearly gates. How would we know which bathroom to use if we get there.

Kimberly Eisenhut Well, that made me smile this morning

Wont be spending much time outdoors today here in Woodstock, ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Well, that made me smile this morning

Wont be spending much time outdoors today here in Woodstock, Illinois, as the heat index will be up around 100! Even my dogs dont want to be outside.

Ana Brusso Kimberly, We beat you here in the desert with 104. Awful…

Richard Munson Ana, you’re an oasis in the desert.

Richard Munson As sam kinison used to say. “ its the desert” i still watch him on u tube.

Rose Madura Heat index here in Ohio was 108 today!

Richard Munson It beats snow any day.

Susan Lynn I'm also a Sam Kinison fan! Sooooo funny! Loved him in Back to School.

Richard Munson Sadly sam died an ugly death. A bit salty in the language but very funny. His bit on not giving arabs ... Read more

Richard Munson Sadly sam died an ugly death. A bit salty in the language but very funny. His bit on not giving arabs in the desert and farming devices because its the desert cracks me up.

Ginny Turner Great picture, Richard! Glad to see Shadow getting his sea legs. Good times have returned.

Richard Munson My chair has been swiped.

Richard Munson My little buddy

Deena Elani Fast friends

Rose Madura He has won your heart!

Susan Lynn Wow!!! Shadow has grown! Looks like you have a good friend by your side.

Deena Elani Shadow has seriously become our Heart Warrior mascot.

Kimberly Eisenhut Wow, he's grown! Good to see you relaxing with your new buddy

Kimberly Eisenhut My little schnauzer decided to play with a dead baby bird this morning and it took everything for me ... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut My little schnauzer decided to play with a dead baby bird this morning and it took everything for me to pry her mouth open to get it out. Oh the joy of being a doggy mommy :/ Love them, but ewww!!! Thinking I may move my bird feeder to the front yard now! My yorkie never bothered any animals in the yard, but this one...

Kimberly Eisenhut She has stolen the good recliner too!