Last year we had a lovely puppy with us for a few weeks and this year… he is back!
Welcome back Barnie!
One year older, a bit bigger, not much smarter, still full of beans Barnie is turning our household upside down 😉
Not sure what has happened but during the last year he has developed a slight fear of cats. He is not running away, there is no barking or chasing… he just stays away… and when one of the cats is guarding the upper landing at the top of the stairs Barnie is not going to come upstairs, instead he will “cry” on a lower step… it is heart breaking… such a wuss.
We are trying to build back his cat confidence. I hope that after few weeks with us they will be good friends again.
As for Barnie and the dogs… they are brilliant together. Bunk stays a bit behind while playing on the field… I blame the weather as it is a bit too hot for running around for my liking, and his… even this morning past 6am it was hot already 😦
It is amazing that they can remember so far back. As soon as they pulled up in front of the house, Barnie was ready to leg it out of the car… he run straight into our front door and just stood waiting there with big disappointment in his eyes that the welcoming party was missing and that the front door was still closed…
Once inside the madness began… hours of running around, chasing each other, licking and cuddling… so funny to watch…
Now we are on day three and things are starting to calm down a bit. My dogs are settling into their everyday routine and Barnie is slowly trying to fit in.
We have 15 days of fun left ahead of us, so let’s see what fun and excitement the future will bring.
For now I can share with you a few snaps from our first walk together… same as last year Barnie is picking Lilly as his walking partner and they run around and around sharing / fighting over the toys… looks like we are going to need a new ball…
Bark Time = everything and nothing 
Hi Barnie! I can’t wait to hear more of your adventures :o) and hey, you are still as good as Bunk in “Slobbery Art” :o)
haha I think this lovely “art” actually belongs to Bunk… he left it as he was passing by the two of them
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What a cute dog! I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time with him, he sounds like a lovely dog.
Barney and Lilly are so cute! What a lovely guest to have x
What a handsome pup! I have just signed up to become a dog sitter and have a Jack Russell x Springer of my own. I love that he chooses a walking partner!
What a sweet dog. I have a big spaniel and he is the same with our cats. If the cat is on the top of the stairs or landing, he just sits at the bottom like a wuss too! HA x
Bless Barnie, such a gorgeous boy! 🙂 I wonder if a cat has taken a swipe at him during the last year?
No, he was totally cool with cats last year… apparently he has one cat visiting his garden and he doesn’t seem to like it, so maybe this cat had a go at him… Barnies mum has no idea
He looks like a real sweetie!
He is.
We all really adore him.
That ball is certainly taking a hammering – but in a good cause!
Yeap… the ball seen better days… we need a new one… let’s hope we can find some soon
Lovely pictures and he looks like a real sweetie x
He is so cute! How lovely that he gets on so well with your dogs.
He looks lovely and it’s great that they’re all getting on well.
I think I love Barnie!
That is one well chewed football! Have a fun time with Barnie!
He’s gorgeous. We’re about to get a puppy in the next few months. I’m looking forward to the madness.
What a gorgeous dog, it looks like Barnie is very happy. We have a labrador he is just as mad x
Glad to see my boy is doing well!! John is laughing about him being a wuss! We’re missing him loads but I’m glad he’s having so much fun. The photos are fab too 😃😃👍👍
Oh hello Angela!
How you guys doing?
Barnie got himself a new ball during morning walk… such a clever boy… apparently if you find a ball on the field you can keep it 😉
We’re having a lovely time thanks! Well done Barney, he loves the ‘finders-keepers’ rule 😉
Arrr what lovely pictures, he looks and sounds like such a great dog! Have fun x
what a beautiful dog! Really lovely happy pics 🙂 x
Looks like he had a lovely time at the park.
Aww my dog wac called barny but with a ‘y’. Great to see him enjoying having a friend around now he’s back for a visit. x
to be honest he may be called with a “y” too… I am always mixing up names 😉
Aww, he is adorable! Looks like a lovely time x