Abby Sunshine

The heat is severe and Abby Sunshine is doing what she can to stay refreshed. First of all, Abby always has fresh water available at her “luxury” pool. She often cools herself in the water, takes a few sips, then comes out asking for another game of fetch. What happens next? Shaking off the water, [...]

Wow, five years old. Time flies when you’re chasing a ball. Now, what’s all this fuss about birthdays? A big, blue ball that I can’t even fetch and a silly hat. . . Humans have the strangest ideas about a good time. Time to ditch the hat. . . And let the REAL party begin! [...]

Is it a summer breeze or a cool refreshing dip in the pool that makes Abby feel fine? I can tell you what I think. . . How do you refresh yourself on a hot sunny day?

Abby Sunshine made new friends in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She was doing her usual fetch game (minding her own business) when a group of mallards couldn’t help themselves, but join in on the fun. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever acquired its name through this intrinsic quality- ducks are attracted to the dog. For some [...]

Abby Sunshine waits patiently at the bottom of a hill with water behind her, fresh air all around, and someone willing to throw a ball for her. A dog’s paradise- well, at least a paradise for Abby Sunshine. She stays in place, urging another throw or maybe suggesting we go to her?? Perhaps she won’t [...]

A day at the ski trails- who could ask for more? There is beautiful snow, the air is crisp, there is plenty of space. Well, Abby Sunshine might ask for more. She might ask if she could do a little more running. Even though she played her favorite game of fetch while the others were [...]

Ah, yes, the helpers at base camp were waiting patiently for us. Abby Sunshine made a sprint out to me, proving her speed on the ski trails. Now as she meanders back toward the others, she sniffs the trail. She kicks it into high gear- maybe trying to impress Renae, Todd and Gus with her [...]

Renae and Gus are running right toward me. Look at Gus’ excited gait! His ears are perky- his tail is wagging. I hope to find out why they slowed their pace. Oh, now I see- Gus got thirsty. He needs water! We must quench his thirst. That’s why it’s always important to have water along [...]

Well, are Renae and Gus ready to work together? I should say so! Off they go. . . Heads turn as this dynamic duo charges down the ski path. After rounding a hill, they appear on top, running furiously. They glide down a hill with rocket speed. It looks like they are slowing down a [...]

Winter is here! What does that mean? Skijor is here! What’s the problem with that? Well, for Abby, it means she gets to stand aside and let Cousin Gus have all of the fun. Skijoring is a sport where one or more dogs and a cross-country skier work together. The skier provides power with skis [...]