Buzzy Wins The Alberton Spring Classic!
We have had great weather here the last few days. All the dogs are certainly enjoying it. I put together this little video of Buzz having fun now that he is feeling so much better. I can’t stress enough to all of you with older dogs (and those that own dogs that will some day be old:)) to get your dog’s thyroid checked regularly. Buzzy is a completely different dog on his thyroid meds. It wasn’t long ago that I posted that he had aged after his “spell” (with Geriatric Vestibular Syndrome). I am happy to report he has now jumped into some time machine and has gone back to being a much younger dog.
So yesterday we ran the Alberton Spring Classic, here in Alberton, Ontario. It was a small entry, only one, but don’t anyone tell Buzzy . . . I told him he was the Champion of the World.
It is so important to take time each day for your retired dogs, it not only adds to the quality of their current life but I am confident it extends years to their overall life.
Today I am grateful for stealing time away for a “big adventure time” with Buzzy.
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denise says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:27pm
That was so funny I’m crying
Buzz looks great, Decaff is so funny getting in on the action and I love the off camera panting. Great way to start my day, thanks.
Nat says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 8:11pm
HAHA!! Nothing more to be said; I loved this.
Oh, but I’m very glad that Buzzy is feeling so much better! Congrats on the incredible win
Ann Hopp says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9:16pm
I loved it, reminds me or when my Willy and I would do rear crosses on our walks and celebrate that we got the tricky one! He always believed it! And so did I!
Patti says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9:19pm
I loved this! You are such a good momma to let Buzz win a big national championship again. He looks great. The white dog hog made my day.
Mary M says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9:20pm
How fun
Helen Verte says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 10:48pm
Congratulations to Buzzy! Thyroid meds make such a difference and so does senior bonding time. DeCaff may have gotten her minute of fame, but Feature’s panting got more air time.
You did a really nice job with the camera. It’s not easy keeping all 4 paws in the frame.
mtrebino says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11:08pm
You Go Buzzy and that little decaf what a ham..thanks for the good time margie
Kathryn says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11:17pm
Nobody’s grass should look that good. In April. In Ontario. Nobody’s.
Glad to see Buzz being Buzz again! I’ll never forget seeing him as a baby puppy and hearing someone snidely commenting about how “she never stops training him.” If only all dogs were so lucky!
Susan says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:26am
Kathryn, John will be thrilled someone noticed his grass.
Tori Self says:
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11:57pm
Okay. Decaff is WAY too cute.
Go Buzz!
Marcella Ward says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 12:31am
Yay for Buzzy! What a good boy he was. =) Made my day to see how happy he was. They all looked like they enjoyed the beautiful day. Decaff is a hoot-silly girlie.
Naomi dh says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:15am
haha great video- it made me smile
Happy to hear Buzz is doing better!
What editing program did you use? (i like it)
Susan says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:27am
Naomi, I have a Mac so just edit in the imovie program that comes with it. Super simple, love my mac.
Taryn says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 6:55am
It’s so cute to see how much Buzzy would still like to work/play at agility. I am glad he feels better!
Cindy Briggs says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:55am
This is awesome. It made me remember great times with my girl Carly – tears and laughter
Judith Batchelor says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:26am
Congradulations to Buzzy- what a champion!
As for Decalf- what a goof gave me my morning laugh.
Melissa Blazak says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 9:46am
It’s so neat seeing Buzzy have fun! Still loves to work and tug! I would love to see some video of him doing his thang when he was younger. DeCaff is cute too…. They both still want to be part of the action.
And yes I can attest to the fact that it was an incredibly beautiful day in Hamilton/Alberton and our grass IS that green at the moment!
Darcy says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:30am
The video started and I was tearing up thinking how great it was to see Buzz doing better yet how sad it is that time flies by so fast then Decaff enters and I busted a gut laughing!
Awesome video thanks for the emotional roller coaster
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Karey says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:35am
Great to see that Buzzy is feeling so much better
. Love the video! Enjoying my older dog too….Kazz (Dobe) turned 12 this week!
Marcy says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 12:15pm
I joined others with the tears – Buzz looks wonderful and clearly happy to be “competing” again!
My oldster Taylor (14.5 next Thursday) thanks you for the reminder to remember to take her with me whenever I can. Though her sight and hearing are starting to go, she is still the first one to the door. Ever since I watched your video “The Journey” I make sure we do something special together.
We both thank you!
Russ says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 1:08pm
That video was great! I’m now going to take some time and give my dogs the opportunity to be today’s world champions.
I don’t know why, but sometimes watching the antics of other people’s dogs really makes me more aware of the daily antics of my dogs, the priceless little antics that I all-to-often take as a given.
Oh yeah!, please give my compliments to the sheep, that really is some nice looking grass.
Laura says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 1:12pm
Way to go Buzzy and nice new house!!!
Kelly says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 1:25pm
A great reminder of how much the older dogs still love to do their thing with the mama. Buzzy looks great, and Decaff is hilarious. Thanks, Susan!
Diane says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:57pm
Thanks for sharing the thought about spreading time amongst all our dogs, active and retired. They’ve given so much to us – that’s the least we can do for them.
That was a fun video – thanks for sharing.
Jaimie St-Maurice says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 4:04pm
Awesome video! Thank you for reminding me to take some time with my old guy. I have him to thank for everything…he was the dog that got my on my current journey with my two younger dogs.
Loretta says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:52pm
I am laughing so hard!!!! HA! Love the little white dog too!!!! Great vid!
Christine says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 9:05pm
ok shame on Decaff for trying to take over the challenge with her cuteness! They both look great and very happy about the lush green grass.
Deb Bogart says:
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:07pm
Absolutely love it. I’ve never seen Buzz compete before. He looked really good earning that championship.
As for Decaff….I still can’t stop laughing.
Naomi dh says:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 6:16am
thanks for your reply Susan- and also for the coupons
one hititboard is on its way here.
Mary Lou says:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 6:28am
That was just darling!
Kari says:
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 12:30am
Too Funny! Glad Buzz is doing better. Decaf is hilarious.
Karen M says:
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 8:02am
Puppies are cute but gotta love the old dogs. They’re just so great aren’t they?
My old girls (17 & 10 1/2 yrs) just so love their ‘training’ still. Makes them prance around like young dogs again.
Renee says:
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 4:37pm
LOVE THE VID Susan!!!!!! And yes, Buzzy’s bark has gotten softer as he has mellowed with age.
Still a GRAND BOY though! Hammie got excited listening to the vid. 
Mary Jo says:
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9:04pm
LOL, so cute! A great reminder of what *really* counts and it sure isn’t the letters that we put after their name.
Ami says:
Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:59am
Nothing but FUN!!!!! Dogs being dogs!
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Helen KIng says:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 1:28pm
Crushie and I watched Buzzie and we think BUZZIE RULES!!!! I gave Jef a telephone blow by blow description while we watched. We had a great time at the Alberton Spring Classic!!!! Thanks!
PS Isabella wants a match race with Buzz.
Claudia says:
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:48am
Awwwww… this is soooo soooo sweet. Buzzy will always be a Champion. Because without him (and his quirkiness) “Shaping Success” might never have been written and so hundreds if not thousands of dogs might never have been dealt a fair “learning life”, simply because their mamas and dadas might have not known better. So, thanks Buzzy. Your life has impacted so many in such a huge way. xo.
Bethany Crawford says:
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 3:26pm