We are so pleased to announce the arrival of Jade –  the new ‘J’ in JOY Dogs.  She was born in Bronkhorstspruit in October.  Here are some photos of her from birth till she came to live with Sue, brother Orion and sister Yola. Travelling to Johannesburg with brother George

Another lockdown project was learning to skateboard.  It has been slow progress but the dogs are willing and can now put three paws on the board and are learning to push with the last paw then put it on the board (while I am pulling the board).  We started off on a really small board […]

I have also been making beanies and mittens from the dogs’ hair.

It took me 3 months to spin and dye Jazmine’s hair and then another month to knit the cardigan.  I had to resize the pattern and this was difficult and I also worried I would run out of spun and dyed hair.  The cardigan came out beautifully and we had some cold weather so I […]

My guitar student came to the house to do a photo shoot with me and the dogs for a University application.  Some lovely photos.

I changed some of my designs, made smaller toys and also standing ones which turned out to be more difficult to make.  I also made a bigger toy with the curly hair.

The JOY Dogs spent a lot of time looking out the gates and watching the world go by.  And sleeping.  They provided company for Sue and kept up with training at home.

Our third time back at the Walkerville show, with a group effort and a demo by Yola and Orion of their tricks.  Our show was very well received.

An awesome time with Aurora from Pawtrait Pet Photography.  She came to the house and took wonderful photos of Yola and Orion.  I highly recommend her.  Here are some of the photos.