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Dogs and faith and life and such, with a side of SparkleBrain. I raise service dog puppies for veterans, and I married a nerdy train guy who plays big band music. You know how it is. I ain't fancy.
On repeat all season in my house and car
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On repeat all season in my house and car
Hi Quest! Joey sends his regards!
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Hi Quest! Joey sends his regards!
Well, here we are. Crew heads out to live with his veteran today, and I couldn’t be more proud. We’ll miss him, but he’s going to change a life. Go be all you can be, good dog! We love you!
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Well, here we are. Crew heads out to live with his veteran today, and I couldn’t be more proud. We’ll miss him, but he’s going to change a life. Go be all you can be, good dog! We love you!
Big fans of that event in this house.
October 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Big fans of that event in this house.
Joey’s doing great! He’s going to miss his pal, though.
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Joey’s doing great! He’s going to miss his pal, though.
This. Majestic. Beast. Crew is headed out this week to officially become a service dog, so I had to get some shots of him at Garden of the Gods, in front of Pikes Peak.
October 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This. Majestic. Beast. Crew is headed out this week to officially become a service dog, so I had to get some shots of him at Garden of the Gods, in front of Pikes Peak.
Took Crew (my trainee) to an overlook at Garden of the Gods this morning, since he’s leaving me to officially become a service dog in a couple days!
October 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Took Crew (my trainee) to an overlook at Garden of the Gods this morning, since he’s leaving me to officially become a service dog in a couple days!
Crew S. Pumpkins would like to know if you have any questions
October 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Crew S. Pumpkins would like to know if you have any questions
Labradors are morning people
October 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Labradors are morning people
Somebody who shall remain nameless told me it’s National Black Dog Day.
“PSST! DON’T TELL ANYONE BUT IT WAS ME JOSEPH FRANCIS!”
“PSST! DON’T TELL ANYONE BUT IT WAS ME JOSEPH FRANCIS!”
October 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Somebody who shall remain nameless told me it’s National Black Dog Day.
“PSST! DON’T TELL ANYONE BUT IT WAS ME JOSEPH FRANCIS!”
“PSST! DON’T TELL ANYONE BUT IT WAS ME JOSEPH FRANCIS!”
Folks from my service dog puppy group (and the pups, of course!) attended an event today benefiting Home Front Military Network, an org helping service members, veterans & their families, including $ assistance to prevent homelessness. Their call volume has > QUADRUPLED these last 5 years.
September 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Folks from my service dog puppy group (and the pups, of course!) attended an event today benefiting Home Front Military Network, an org helping service members, veterans & their families, including $ assistance to prevent homelessness. Their call volume has > QUADRUPLED these last 5 years.
Took Crew up to the top of America’s Mountain (Pikes Peak) via the Cog Railroad on Saturday! Couldn’t see anything from the summit — socked in with clouds — but the views on the way up & down were lovely. And he was a total pro the whole time.
September 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Took Crew up to the top of America’s Mountain (Pikes Peak) via the Cog Railroad on Saturday! Couldn’t see anything from the summit — socked in with clouds — but the views on the way up & down were lovely. And he was a total pro the whole time.
Is it lame and weird to attend a birthday party for a dog? Guilty (and lame, and weird) as charged. Also, I’ll take all the good clean offline fun and simple in-person joys I can right now. Happy 2 to Crew and happy 1 to Elsie, who will be excellent service dogs one day!
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Is it lame and weird to attend a birthday party for a dog? Guilty (and lame, and weird) as charged. Also, I’ll take all the good clean offline fun and simple in-person joys I can right now. Happy 2 to Crew and happy 1 to Elsie, who will be excellent service dogs one day!
“I have been experiencing some gastrointestinal difficulties this week. Was feeling good enough for an outing to Lowe’s today. The human thought this pic would be hilarious. I must comply, of course, but refuse to look like I approve of the joke.” —Crew, the Volcanic Labrador
August 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“I have been experiencing some gastrointestinal difficulties this week. Was feeling good enough for an outing to Lowe’s today. The human thought this pic would be hilarious. I must comply, of course, but refuse to look like I approve of the joke.” —Crew, the Volcanic Labrador
I am so in love with this dog. He’s going to be SO HARD to give up!
August 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I am so in love with this dog. He’s going to be SO HARD to give up!
Puppy meeting is, without question, the best way to end a day. Crew thought the Halloween decor at Lowe’s was WAY less scary than that time I ran out of treats. This dog’s going places.
August 22, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Puppy meeting is, without question, the best way to end a day. Crew thought the Halloween decor at Lowe’s was WAY less scary than that time I ran out of treats. This dog’s going places.
WANTED
Dangerous criminal on the loose
Will steal your pillow and maybe your girl
Dangerous criminal on the loose
Will steal your pillow and maybe your girl
August 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
WANTED
Dangerous criminal on the loose
Will steal your pillow and maybe your girl
Dangerous criminal on the loose
Will steal your pillow and maybe your girl
I’m focusing right now on things I love, and things I can do to love others. Crew and I spent the day representing our puppy group at a local VFW event, and met some nice veterans who inquired about applying to get their own service dogs.
August 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I’m focusing right now on things I love, and things I can do to love others. Crew and I spent the day representing our puppy group at a local VFW event, and met some nice veterans who inquired about applying to get their own service dogs.
I went to my puppy group meeting tonight. We raise/train puppies to become service dogs for veterans with physical disabilities and/or PTSD, which seems especially important right now. Crew here is going to be a fantastic PTSD dog for someone. And yes, that’s a bow tie.
August 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I went to my puppy group meeting tonight. We raise/train puppies to become service dogs for veterans with physical disabilities and/or PTSD, which seems especially important right now. Crew here is going to be a fantastic PTSD dog for someone. And yes, that’s a bow tie.
There’s a lot of bad news today, like every day. I urge you: take a breather, let your soul rest, do something you love. I’ll be at a puppy training workshop with my service dog group, for whom I made all these cookies (not for the dogs…they get treats all day)! May your Sunday refresh you, friends.
July 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
There’s a lot of bad news today, like every day. I urge you: take a breather, let your soul rest, do something you love. I’ll be at a puppy training workshop with my service dog group, for whom I made all these cookies (not for the dogs…they get treats all day)! May your Sunday refresh you, friends.
Those are some mighty cute dogs, with excellent names! And yes, I absolutely needed to see them today, so thank you. 🐾❤️🐾 Since one good pup deserves another, here’s a pic of Crew & Admiral, service dog puppies in training who will go to veterans someday.
July 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Those are some mighty cute dogs, with excellent names! And yes, I absolutely needed to see them today, so thank you. 🐾❤️🐾 Since one good pup deserves another, here’s a pic of Crew & Admiral, service dog puppies in training who will go to veterans someday.
Yesterday’s selfie (w/handsome husband): had an epiphany that if I just wear a hat to a wedding, I don’t have to do my hair! I suspect I’ve entered my Eccentric Old Lady Who Wears Hats to Everything era.
July 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Yesterday’s selfie (w/handsome husband): had an epiphany that if I just wear a hat to a wedding, I don’t have to do my hair! I suspect I’ve entered my Eccentric Old Lady Who Wears Hats to Everything era.
Spent the 4th at my puppy group leader’s house in a rural area to avoid my explodey neighborhood. Two humans, 8 dogs, 1 tiny pup. Seven of those posed nicely for this post-fetch session pic. Livestock guarding dog was too busy barking at things to join us, but this is otherwise an impressive feat!
July 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Spent the 4th at my puppy group leader’s house in a rural area to avoid my explodey neighborhood. Two humans, 8 dogs, 1 tiny pup. Seven of those posed nicely for this post-fetch session pic. Livestock guarding dog was too busy barking at things to join us, but this is otherwise an impressive feat!
Can you guess where our service dog puppy group meeting was held tonight? Little 10-week-old Basil practiced engaging with her handler, and did a great job. Also did a great job being adorable.
July 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Can you guess where our service dog puppy group meeting was held tonight? Little 10-week-old Basil practiced engaging with her handler, and did a great job. Also did a great job being adorable.
Hey @jaymallow.bsky.social …Miss Emma sends her regards!
July 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hey @jaymallow.bsky.social …Miss Emma sends her regards!