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Sunday morning snuggles!

Sunday morning snuggles!

These two have a good time together. Rebel is ten

These two have a good time together. Rebel is tenacious! And #thefamousgarth is so patient. #bestdogsever #labrador #dog #dogsofinstagram #penaralabs

Morning snuggles! #labradorretriever #labradorpupp

Morning snuggles! #labradorretriever #labradorpuppy #dog #dogsofinstagram #penaralabradors

The most amazing sunsets and sun rises this week.❤️

He does good work! #thefamousgarth finished his C

He does good work! #thefamousgarth finished his Companion Dog title this weekend. It was his first back to back trial in one day. He kept his happy go lucky attitude both times in the ring.😍And did very nice work. Thank you #zerotocd for great instruction! #bestdogever #labradorretriever #blacklab #dog #dogsofinstagram

This little monkey likes to be close for a few sec

This little monkey likes to be close for a few seconds at a time until she runs out of steam.❤️❤️❤️#labrador_puppies #labradorretriever #yellowlab #penaralabs #dog #puppiesofinstagram

Everyone is keeping close tonight. ❤️❤️❤

Everyone is keeping close tonight. ❤️❤️❤️

Small Business Saturday is almost here! This year,

Small Business Saturday is almost here! This year, I’ve put together a bag of my favorite puppy teaching tools to share with you.
You can purchase the bag on my website:
www.happyacresdog.com If you are local you can pick up the bag during Happy Acres business hours or I can ship it to you.
The cost of shipping is not included.

Beautiful sunset tonight! #iowaskies

Beautiful sunset tonight!
#iowaskies

Can you guess who this is? He was at Midwest K9’s Rockin’ Scent Cones Seminar. (Have you been to this seminar? Go!)
As promised, Ray gets to do NoseWork. He worked hard, had LOTS of cookies AND did lots of searches. He is out like a light. On his back, leaning on me. ❤️❤️❤️#dowhatyoulove #dog #labradorretriever #dogsofinstagram #blacklab #bestdogever

This little girl made her NoseWork debut at Midwes

This little girl made her NoseWork debut at Midwest K9’s Rockin’ ’Scent Cones Seminar.
She didn’t find odor but she found lots of wonderful people! Penara’s Pitch Perfect…Rebel #penaralabs #labpuppy #dog #dogsofinstagram #labradorretriever

#thefamousgarth did REALLY well for his Novice deb

#thefamousgarth did REALLY well for his Novice debut. Not once but twice this weekend he was focused AND had fun in the ring. And I was able to focus and enjoy my dog! A huge shout out to #hannah_branigan and #zerotocd and all who are in that community. Everyone is so encouraging and helpful!❤️❤️❤️#bestdogever #labradorretriever #dog #dogsofinstagram

Fronts and finishes! We got em! #thefamousgarth

Fronts and finishes! We got em! #thefamousgarth #bestdogever #akc #fowlplaylabradors #labradorretriever #blacklabs

Not to be outdone by his brother, Garth debuted in

Not to be outdone by his brother, Garth debuted in Novice B. This is just a clip of his on leash heeling… it was awesome! The rest of his performance was awesome.
It was a great day! #bestdogever #blacklab #fowlplaylabradors #dog #dogsofinstagram

Ray did it! He earned the 10th and final leg of h

Ray did it! He earned the 10th and final leg of his Preferred UDX today! He gets to retire from obedience and do NoseWork. We are going to try tracking, maybe dock diving for senior dogs… #bestdogever #blacklab #eromitlabs #dog #dogsofinstagram

Out like a light!❤️ #bestdogever #labradorret

Out like a light!❤️ #bestdogever
#labradorretriever #blacklab #dog #dogsofinstagram

She has a new friend to sit with while they wait f

She has a new friend to sit with while they wait for me to finish riding.❤️#bestdogever #yellowlab #labradorretriever #dog #dogsofinstagram

This guy was a rock star at the 4G&TB NoseWork tri

This guy was a rock star at the 4G&TB NoseWork trial this weekend. Ray LOVES NoseWork! He is happy, animated and so focused when he is searching. Thank you to Laura Denison, and Dennis George for the coaching. I appreciate you dedication to the sport and your willingness to share your expertise! A huge thank you to Vicky Darnell for hosting an amazing trial this weekend and for keeping things positive! You are very good at what you do!!
#4G&TB #midwestk9scentsport #lab #labradorretriever #blacklabs #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Pumpkins and puppies… Not quite what I was going

Pumpkins and puppies… Not quite what I was going for but we all had fun! #labradorretriever #labpuppy #penaralabs #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Not so patiently waiting to go run. He loves dinn

Not so patiently waiting to go run. He loves dinner but he loves running even more. And waiting? That is for the birds!❤️#bestdogever #labradorretriever #dog #dogofinstagram #blacklab

Last nights puppy TV time. #penaralabs #labrador #

Last nights puppy TV time. #penaralabs #labrador #labrador_puppies #dog #dogsofinstagram

Puppy TV! Soooooo cute!❤️❤️❤️#penaral

Puppy TV! Soooooo cute!❤️❤️❤️#penaralabs #labradorretriever #dog #dogspfinstagram

TV time with the little girl… aka Reba. Full of

TV time with the little girl… aka Reba.
Full of beans!
#foxredlabrador #labradorretriever #penaralabs #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Ray and I had a 2 hour NoseWork lesson with Laura

Ray and I had a 2 hour NoseWork lesson with Laura Denison today. Ray is sawing logs but his tail is wagging!😂😂Pretty sure he is dreaming about his searches. #midwestk9scentsport #labsofinstagram #labradorretriever #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Tv time with puppy #3, AKA-Tank. He has a big head

Tv time with puppy #3, AKA-Tank. He has a big head and big feet. This guy is so sweet and very chill.
#penaralabs #labrador_puppies #labradorretriever #foxredlabrador #dogs #dogsofinstagram

TV Time with this little guy. His nickname is Red

TV Time with this little guy. His nickname is Red. He was a little worried about being by himself but settled in quickly when he found the big dog bed.❤️#penaralabs #labrador_puppies #labradorretriever #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Night clouds.😮#iowaskies

Night clouds.😮#iowaskies

Toilet paper stuck on your tooth…almost as embar

Toilet paper stuck on your tooth…almost as embarrassing as having it stuck on your shoe.#thefamousgarth #labradorretriever #blacklab #dog #dogsofinstagram

These three are hanging out with me and I have to

These three are hanging out with me and I have to tell you… they are rocking the potty training.
Call me a dork, but this is so cool for babies!😍😂😂😂#penaralabs #labradorretriever #foxredlabs #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Communication between my pups and I happens all th

Communication between my pups and I happens all the time.
Ray posing as Batman… his expression is letting me know the ridiculous outfit was NOT what he wanted. Garth multitasking while I’m on the phone. He is pressed against me while sawing logs. He won’t miss a beat if I move to do something more fun. Bella always offers an alternative activity while I exercise. The soft squeaky ball and the fish are games that are WAY more fun than watching me ride the bike.

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