Merry Christmas 2011!
Today I would like to take the time to give a shout of joy from my family to yours on Christmas day. Regardless if you join me in celebrating the birth of Christ today or whatever your custom, today gives us reason to spread the joy of the season to all. I hope your day is filled with great memories of Christmas’s past and of new customs for those you of you looking to create amazing memories for future Christmases.
May you day be a blessed one filled with love, if not surrounded by your human family then by your four footed family. John and I head down to my brothers for their traditional roast beef dinner (music to the Brit’s heart:)) with lots and lots of veggies for the vegan girl:) and lots of love and laughter for all.
I leave you with this Christmas smile as I send out a prayer to “Ethel” and to any of you who are starting a new tradition as you spend your first Christmas after the loss of a loved one in 2011. Peace on earth.
Today I am grateful for the love of family, friends and dogs this Christmas morning.
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Rose Barham says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:28am
Merry Christmas to you and your dogs too from here in the UK.
Lili Dawidowicz says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:28am
Merry Christmas Susan and John and to all of your family…
It truly is a wonderful time of year. Let us capitalize upon this time to achieve a lasting peace on earth.
Lili and Steve
Dian says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:31am
Merry Christmas!!
thanks for all your support.
(who is the 5th Santa?)
Susan says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:14am
Good question Dian!
MRB says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 9:38pm
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0609348/
According to IMDB the fifth santa in the I love Lucy Christmas episode was
A. Cameron Grant
I guess they had to have a “real” Santa for the kids.
Mr Grant was born in Montreal Canada. According to IMDB, and he has been in lots of films and TV episodes mostly uncredited.
Lucie says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:33am
Joyeux Noel et Bonne année…..L.
Daphne Robert-Hamilton, CPDT-KA says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10:56am
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I want to thank you for your skills and sharing them with anyone that’s interested. You are a great instructor with a great depth of knowledge. Keep it up!
Sammi says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:00am
Merry Christmas to you & yours, from a blustery Cumbria with a full stomach & a sleeping dog
Carol Renton says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:05am
Merry Christmas Susan and all of the folks at Say Yes who have brightened the past year, not only for myself but my dogs as wel.
Evelyn says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:06am
Merry Christmas to everyone!
For me the first Christmas with my dogs only in the new country! All other family is now getting ready for their Christmas dinner – I will sure miss the world’s best carrot soup! And all the other fun of course!
Today is my dogs day – play games and have fun!
Evelyn
Vivi Vigdal says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:07am
Merry Christmas to you and your family and dogs from Norway
Debra Jones says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:11am
Merry Christmas, Susan & John! John, may you enjoy that awesome beef roast (my Grandmother came over from England and gave me her love of beef roast and vegetables!) and Susan may you endulge in every good vegetable to your hearts content! Thank you for the wonderful presents you have given us throughout 2011. I’ve enjoyed every one with delight! My parents live in Iowa, USA (so far from Arizona) and I’ve only got to spend 2 Christmas’ with them in the last 40 years…. I sing this song every Christmas Day for them…”I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams…”
I’m so glad I found you!
} God Bless & keep you.
Linda Blalock says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:20am
Merry Christmas to you, Susan, your family (2- and 4-legged) and everybody reading this. May 2012 be filled with new memories made with family; friends, new and old; and special times spent with our dogs, whether taking a nap on the sofa or running a course or learning a new skill. Merry Christmas from North Carolina!
BTW: The 5th Santa was Cameron Grant who was playing the real Santa in that episode.
Diana says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:23am
Merry Christmas, Susan, and the Say Yes staff.
Have a wonderful day with family & friends.
Diana,
Zoey,Onxy & Katy
Donna says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:33am
Merry Christmas everyone! Wishing you and your canine buddies much “joy” in the upcoming year!
Jan V says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:44am
Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year.
The dogs just enjoyed their very special Christmas breakfast (lamb @ $9.99/lb.). I hope they loved it as much as I loved giving it to them
Elena says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 11:58am
Merry Christmas to you all …. thanks for the wonderful gift I really needed it … I have had in these days the news that my old dog and I will have little time to spend together because a terminal illness led him to run in meadows of heaven
Karen Lenard says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:06pm
Merry Christmas, Susan! For you, your wonderful pups and loved ones.
Thank you so much for all you do. It is wonderful to have such a clear voice in the dog training world, approaching everything in a very step-wise and joyful manner. Invaluable!!
Dottie says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:11pm
Thanks Susan I really needed that this Christmas morning. I had to let my 12 year old heart dog go to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. It’s a sad day for me here in MS. Rose was my MACH and UDX Sheltie along with lots of other titles along the way but most of all she was there for me through some of the roughest times of my life.
Thank you for reading this and I know you guys understand how hard this is.
Merry Christmas and may God Bless
Susan says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:39pm
@Rose prayers and positive thoughts for a bright tomorrow are with you. xx
Judy Caughlin says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:11pm
Thanks for taking the time to send your wonderful thoughts on this Joyful day. Merry Christmas to you, John, the Pack and your Say Staff.
Looking forward to the New Year and all the joyous times my pack gives me.
Judy, Storm, Sizzle and Jake
Gail says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:12pm
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you for being you. Your efforts are life changing for my household. May you be wonderfully blessed in 2012.
Linda S. says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:15pm
A very Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family. In addition to all the joy I have received from you re training dogs (I’m still not very good, but I’m enjoying it) I have received from you inspiration, understanding, patience, and how to be very humble. Your knowledge of the human brain, as well as the canine brain is amazing. Have a blessed Christmas.
Michael Stewart says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:20pm
And a very merry Christmas to all in your abode…
Jackie says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:21pm
Happy Holidays to all!
Susan, I am simply blown away you would take time to write us. I, too, am so happy and thankful you would make these courses available to us. So many of us are isolated from others of like thinking and to be able to learn, question and share through your courses is a blessing. I know it is an additional revenue source for Say Yes, but it means so much to all of us too. I feel as though I have another extended family. I also love that you are vegan! Says so much!
Vegan too, we will feast on homegrown bounty, including seitan roast and so much more!
Karla says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:26pm
Merry Christmas! Thank you for the gift of joy…I think of you every time I find joy where it had been “missing” before.
Jody Faulkner says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:37pm
Merry Christmas to you, John, your Pack and the Say Yes staff. It has been a wonderful year and I hope 2012 holds the same for everyone. Let there be peace on earth and good will towards all.
Clare says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 12:51pm
Happy Christmas Susan- not forgetting John – what a patient man he is!!!
Sadly wasn’t able to risk a Merry Christmas this year – however in the words of the Christmas Carol – ‘All is calm’
Clare
Susan says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:40pm
@Clare LOL thanks for the update!
Elsie says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:05pm
Right back to you Susan,and John for being willing to share you with us. We are so fortunate to have such a great dog trainer to share all the good and bad moments with all of us.
edith says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:18pm
Merry Christmas from Massachusetts.
Sarah Kevin says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:25pm
Merry Christmas, and Happy Boxing Day, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. I hope you and all of your family take time to enjoy each other.
Bob "Coach K9" Crayton says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:41pm
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday Season!!
Woofs and wags, too!!
Bob & J.J., Aussie Extraordinaire
Rose-Maria says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:48pm
Merry Christmas from Denmark
Lauren says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:48pm
To all at say yes – and obviously Susan/John.
You guys are such brilliant inspiration for thousands of us
and you all deserve a lovely 2012, I know how hard you work and the emotional energy that is behind you. Congrats, happy Christmas and as we eat farmer luxtons British beef here in DEVON – CHEERS!! X
Anna banana says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:51pm
Merry Christmas to you all, happy to be sharing it with such lovely folk.
: )
Mary Lou says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:55pm
Merry Christmas to all!
Meg says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 1:59pm
With all the joy of the season to you and yours! Health! Joy in our hearts, in our relationships with human and animal kind alike and in our work. Thanks for all the wonderful things we have learned this year! Blessings to each one of you and the great staff at Say Yes!
Meg
Merry CHristmas from Athens, Greece!
LyndaM says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 2:30pm
Merry Christmas and a Joy filled new year to you, Susan, John, The Pups and all at Say Yes that keep the wheels turning! Your gifts are amazing and best of all you share. I am thankful for all you do to spread the gift of kindness and fun for all!
LyndaM
Karen says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 2:32pm
Sometimes the “best” presents at Christmas are the ones that are NOT in a box, all brightly decorated with a bow on top. Thanks to Susan and the Say Yes staff for all of their “best” presents given unselfishly all year round. Merry Christmas!!!
SandyG says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 2:35pm
YES, YES, YES!!! To all, human and canine, best wishes for this holiday and a wonderful 2012.
Carol says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 2:41pm
Merry Christmas from South Carolina!! Best wishes to everyone, and special condolences on those who grieve the loss of a furry friend – may warm memories of Christmases past give you some comfort this season.
Mary Lou C says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 3:57pm
Thank you Susan. Merry Christmas and many blessings to you, your family and all at Say Yes in 2012!
Victoria says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 4:20pm
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.
From the other vegan girl and the Bouvs
Kathy says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 4:41pm
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy New Year. Susan, thank you for being such a gracious person; sharing your knowledge and skills with us. Your sincere love for dogs shine through from Puppy Peaks to Recall, newsletters, your blog, to your Facebook site. I truly appreciate all the insight and training you and your team share, so I can help me and my ferry children be the best we can be. Enjoy the festivities!
Pat Burroughs says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 5:20pm
Merry Christmas Susan ,John and all the fur critters all the best in 2012
Christina says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 5:45pm
A very merry Yuletide to everyone, and their furry comapnions, from what is now a rather damp Cornwall, U.K. My condoloences to those who have lost a beloved companion and the hope that they find solace in memories of wonderful times spent together.
kjell says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:21pm
Mary chrismas
Erica Petrie says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:26pm
Dear Susan
I want to thank you for sharing all your wonderful dog training knowledge with me, even though i live on the other side of the world (New Zealand). While I only recently discovered Say Yes, already I can see the improvement in my dogs behaviour and the strengthening of our bond, which means a lot to me as I truly love my dogs. Yesterday (Christmas day) my 2 dogs were welcomed to visit 2 homes of family members for Christmas festivities, and everyone commented on how well behaved they were. I have you to thank for teaching me how to shape them to behave in this way, so thank you! Merry Christmas to all the Say Yes family and of course the 4 legged members!
Dianne Marshall says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 7:48pm
Merry Christmas, we all have been enjoying and will continue to enjoy my Christmas present, the trip to Say Yes and what we learned. Our day has been filled with tennis balls, new tugs & toys, along with special treats. The play (training ) is so much fun. Thank you. Happy New Year.
Bec Little says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:19pm
Merry Christmas to you, John and your fur kids. May 2012 be full of Love, Laughter and Learning. Peace and happiness to you all.
sarschips says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:32pm
Thank you for my Christmas gift. When Hubby asked what I wanted, I told him your webinar on Recallers. So that is what I got! Having the best time with my dogs. I hope your Christmas was as good as mine!
Merry Christmas
Shelley says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:37pm
Happy Christmas Say Yes gang!
Susan and LOH thanks for another amazing year…..might just raise a glass for contact course in 2012…….
LOH been thinking of you today xxx
Shirley says:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 9:14pm
Susan,
Merry Christmas you inspire me to train every day and joy my dogs everyday. Thanks