Monthly Archives: September 2009

Being a model doggie…

Posted on September 13, 2009 by bighoneydog

Did you know that Great Danes are known as “the Apollo of dogs”? One reason my humans love Danes is for our majestic and elegant looks. Hsin-Yi has even taught me to stand tall and lift my head so that I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, Life in Auckland, Modelling/Pet Photography | Tagged Apollo, auckland, beach, blogging, dog, elegant, flowers, great dane, magnolia, majestic, model, Modelling/Pet Photography, noble, pet, photography, photoshoot, Rothesay Bay | 41 Comments

I DID THE TUNNEL!!!!

Posted on September 12, 2009 by bighoneydog

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I did it! I did it! I did it! Oh my God – I finally did the Tunnel at Agility class tonight! And the best part is I’ve got it on video to show you! Hsin-Yi was determined to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, Fun outings & activities..., Life in Auckland | Tagged activity, Agility, auckland, beginners, canine, chute, class, club, dog, great dane, jump, sport, tire, training, tunnel, tyre | 50 Comments

Creche Day at Flip’s Top Dog…

Posted on September 10, 2009 by bighoneydog

Hi Everyone! Sorry I’ve been quiet for a while…my human, Hsin-Yi, has been very busy and she is so tired in the evenings that she just wants a break from the computer, so she hasn’t been able to help me with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Play, Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, General Dog Information, Life in Auckland | Tagged Agility, auckland, bernese mountain dog, bulldog, confidence, creche, daycare, dog, dog trainer, Flip Calkoen, flip's top dog, german shepherd, golden retriever, great dane, Heeling, Heelwork, Jack Russell, maximum impact course, one-to-one, pet-sitting, play, private, programme, puppy, residential, Sharpei, Standard Poodle, training | 36 Comments

My 1st Agility class!

Posted on September 3, 2009 by bighoneydog

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Well, following my post about all the different animals that can do Agility (including hamsters, rabbits and chickens!), my friend, Riley the Golden Retriever emailed me about a Beginners Agility course that was just starting here in Auckland and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Fun outings & activities..., Life in Auckland | Tagged activity, Agility, Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy, auckland, beginner, canine, class, club, dog, first, great dane, honey, hoop, indoor, jump, sport, training, tunnel | 51 Comments

Slobber Contest winners!

Posted on September 2, 2009 by bighoneydog

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OK, the voting’s closed, the votes have been counted and the moment you have all been waiting foris here…here are the winners of my Spectacular Slobber Contest: Professional Category – this was a close-run race between the 3 top dogs: … Continue reading →