The Sunday Schnauzer – Forest Shenanigans

On October 13, 2024October 12, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer25 Comments

I was away last weekend, having a fabulous time in Bamfield (more about that to come on ye olde blogge!). While I was away, my daughter sent me this photo:

This photo perfectly captures the spirits of both my son-in-law and Bowsie, I think 😁.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend (if you’re Canadian), and a wonderful plain ol’ weekend if you’re not!

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Feelin’ Cute; Missin’ Oma (AGAIN ALREADY)

On October 6, 2024September 29, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer18 Comments

Bowser here. Oma is away again (ALREADY?!?!), swimming with sea stars or some such thing. I’m sure she’s gonna tell you all about it when she comes back home. ~~WHEN, OMA, WHEN?~~

In the meantime, here are some cute pictures of me:

With my new favourite ballie. I haven’t been able to get the squeaker out yet, which is amazing the rest of my pack. They are desperate to find more of these *wonder ballies*.

I hope you like my pictures.

Rock on,

The Bowz 🐾

The Sunday Schnauzer – Signs of Autumn

On September 29, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer35 Comments

Back on “my” island, back to the usual routines…including daily walks with the star of Ye Olde Blogge:

These guys are popping up in the woods again.

Even though the temperatures have dropped, our walks are still thirsty work.

And every walk still ends the same way too!

We hope you are enjoying the change of seasons this weekend.

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – What’s That, You Say?

On September 22, 2024September 21, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer23 Comments

Bowser here. Last time Mommy took me to the ~~torture place~~ groomer, she told them to shave everything off.

Now she finally understands why I am ~~so stubborn~~ have ~~selective hearing~~ trouble listening.

You expect these tiny nacho chips to capture every word you say?!?! (And you all say A LOT.)

The truth has been revealed: I have the daintiest ears anyone in my pack has ever seen on a schnauzer.

Also: Does this haircut make my butt look big?

Rock on,

The Bowz 🐾

The Sunday Schnauzer – How Is This Even Comfortable Part Two?

On September 15, 2024August 17, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer28 Comments

In case you missed it, here is Part One.

Now, THIS is what comfortable looks like. To me, at least.

Oops, sorry. I’ll take my camera and get lost now.

Have yourself a comfortable weekend!

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Dog Days of Summer

On August 18, 2024August 17, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer21 Comments

Note: The Widow Badass Blog is going on a bit of a blogging break, starting next week. I’ll be back mid-September. Looking forward to resuming my regular posting schedule then!

After a busy morning of walkies, barking at those who dare to walk down our street and chasing ballies, comes a lazy afternoon. Especially during these dog days of summer

Bowser loves just flopping down on my wool rug. I can’t blame him. It is rather nice on the feet. *Pardon me while I admire my fresh pedicure* 😉.

Bowser wakes up and moves to his dog bed.

The rug is still his most preferred spot. He seems to have abandoned my couch, at least while the dog days are happening.

We hope you find a comfy spot to relax this weekend.

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – The Weakest Link

On August 11, 2024August 10, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer28 Comments

Who is the weakest link in our family? It varies from person to person and day to day, but based on recent evidence I think I know who the current titleholder is. Here are some photos, from a recent outing to the local gelato place.

Raspberry rhubarb gelato? *Don’t mind if I do…*

If you guessed that the current weakest link is Mr. I Don’t Know If I Can Get Used To A Small Dog; I’ve Only Ever Had Big Dogs, you would be 100% correct 😉.

We hope there are cool treats in your weekend plans.

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Apres Bath

On August 4, 2024July 18, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer23 Comments

Somebody rolled in fresh horse droppings. Somebody needed a bath. Somebody is me. (I’m a dog; it’s what I do.) Daddy to the rescue!

This is how Oma found us, after Daddy cleaned me up. I forgave him the indignity of a bath since now we get to cuddle.

I like it when Daddy bundles me up. I won’t even move when my *favourite* human comes over and starts taking pictures. (Oma made me say the favourite human part.)

This is definitely my spot. At least, until Mommy comes home.

Rock on,

The Bowser 🐾

The Sunday Schnauzer – Our Chicken “Friends”

On July 28, 2024July 19, 2024 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer26 Comments

Bowser’s daddy brought home something very interesting the other day.

What’s Daddy getting out of the funny house he built?

A young chicken! (This one has turned out to be the biggest and the *boss* chicken and I secretly call her Lady Buffy Buff Orpington of Orpington Hall 🤭).

One of the Lady’s underlings. I think the grandkids have named this one Opal.

Bowser’s daddy brought home 3 seven week-old birds initially, and has since added 2 more to the flock. They are kinda easily spooked right now and thus hard to photograph. They are so young they don’t even cluck yet – they can only cheep cheep (which is adorable!!!).

Bowser’s rapt interest at anything that moves isn’t making the birds any more comfortable at the moment. However, they are protected from his curiosity in their fully enclosed coop and run.

Remember Bowser’s favourite toy – the totally denuded former soccer ball? I think we can all imagine this is what would happen if Bowser got hold of one of his new chicken friends. A livestock guardian dog he is not!

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful Sunday with your friends, chicken or otherwise.

Rock on,

The WB