I got home from work yesterday to find an email from our friend and dog trainer extraordinaire, Mike Sommers. Handsome had spoken with him while in Florida last week and told him about Tag. The email expressed his and his wife's condolences for Tag's passing. He included this image that hangs framed in his kennel building. He said he'd never forget my boy.
I vividly remember the day this photograph was taken at the training property Mike owned. I took lots of pictures, as this was our mid-training appointment to see how Tag was doing with the program. As always, he loved running with the big dogs. When his training was over about a month later, I remember Mike's surprise when I told him Tag was only eight months old. He thought he was at least a year old.
I went back into my computer and pulled up the rest of the photos I'd stored from that day and thought I'd share a few more with you. So, without more words, I present Mike, Tag and the Labradors (all in training)...
Those are some happy memories.
What great pictures & memories of Tag.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteSo many photos...so many more memories.
Thank you, dear.
xoxo
Donna
wonderful photos of Tag - such a sweet puppie
ReplyDeleteHi Suz:
DeleteThanks so much. I have memories to last a lifetime.
xoxo
Donna
Those pictures (and others I'm sure) will give you solace. Tag was certainly outnumbered but it sure looks as though he was holding his own.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI sure hope so. They still bring tears, and I know they will for a while, but I can smile while I cry for now. He loved being with big dogs. He never thought of himself as little. Never.
xoxo
Donna
It looks like he was trying to show off for Mom! What a good smart boy! He is missed. -- Kathy
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy:
DeleteHe was more trying to please Michael. He was having so much fun in training that he hardly looked at me. He was sometimes too smart for his own good. lol Greatly missed, indeed.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Such a wonderful photo Mike sent you. God how I miss Tag. Blessings dear.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI had originally sent it to him. If you look carefully, you can see a glass reflection. He liked the photo so much that he framed it and hung it in his kennels. Warmed my heart. You're not alone in missing him, dear. My heart still aches to see him running in the yard. Thank you, hon.
xoxo
Donna
Awe thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures. Tag sure knew what he was doing with the big dogs. I sure miss Tuesday with Tag. He always had so many nice things to share with us. Hugs for you and thanks again for sharing. SandyO
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy:
DeleteI'd happily share photos every day, but it's so hard for me, and I know equally difficult for all his "fans". I miss his "voice" in his Tuesday posts. I miss his frito feet. I miss his everything. Dang it. I'm in tears again. I'll stop now. sniffle
xoxo
Donna
Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteHi Terri:
DeleteThanks so much. He loved his training weeks, for sure. "Runnin' with the big dogs."
xoxo
Donna
Talk about running with the big dogs and he did a great job of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
Nothing like a fluffy Corgi butt.
I really miss him.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteHoney, I sure miss him, too. We only have black dog fur to sweep up around here now. He had the cutest butt, for sure...not to mention those ears! Thanks for lovin' my boy as much as I know you did.
xoxo
Donna