Denali and I have been working on some new photos and he is already giving me some major model attitude problems. My goal was to test out a new costume but he refused to sit up and I had just run out of dog treats.  So, I propped his head up with some can’s I found in my pantry hoping to get a better perspective of the new outfit. He’s usually a really good boy but, today not so much!

Denali is a dog that loves all seasons of the Ohio weather. Today while I was out raking the endless leaves, Denali was at my side jumping into my huge piles of raked leaves. He was having a blast! He loves to run to the piles, stick his head in them then shake his head like mad!! Golden’s are so much FUN!!

One of Denali’s newest tricks is shoving two tennis balls in his mouth. Yes, this is odd, but if it makes him happy then I’m happy. So, I’m off to the store to purchase some newer balls. Hopefully, I can find some in red. 

Denali loves hanging out with friends and family. Today my cousin who is a nun in Rome, Italy stopped by during her summer trip.  She was a bit worried at first when Denali leaped with excitement and charged toward her. My father and I took off after him and tried our best to hold him while my cousin gained her composure.  

After Denali had some ‘alone time,’ she suggested to include him in a photo.  It took a few tries but we somehow managed to get one.  Buona Giornata!

HA! One of Denali’s favorite spots at home is on the front porch. He loves to greet the mailman and play with the little boy who lives next door. Denali is well known in my neighborhood. The little old lady who lives across the street said, “Did you know he follows you everywhere?” Yep.. Thats my Denali and I love him so. 

Having fun in the snow with a good friend, what more could a dog ask for on a snowy weekend in Ohio.  Happy New Year……

Finally, we got our first real snow this winter.  While I was shoveling the sidewalk Denali was running in circles catching snowflakes in his mouth.  When he decided to stop for a moment, I yelled his name and he looked my way…  Enjoy!

Little Jorryn is only 3 and she is madly in love with Denali.  Yesterday, Denali and I hung out with my friend and her two little girls. Jorryn, the littlest one, always pampers Denali and follows his every step.

From sharing her food to horseback rides the two are inseparable. My goal is to take a nice studio shot of the two of them. I ‘m not sure if that will ever happen. But, for know I have this one.

YEs…  they certainly do.  Denali shows off his golden smile while relaxing from chasing the tennis ball today in the backyard.