Mandy's 9th birthday was on the 12th, but I haven't had time to post a thread like I thought I would

I can't imagine my life without her. She has been a learning experience in training, then re-training, and dealing with aggression. I am the only one who "gets" her. I am the only one who has the patience to deal with her a lot of times. We have always been extremely close and we have a very special bond. She means so much to me. Happy birthday sweetheart.

Some of my favorite photos from her first year ...

2 months old - at the shelter the day we picked her out




6 months old - graduating puppy class


One year




Some of my favorite photos from this past year ...

With my dad


In her favorite spot - on the dog bed looking out the window


With Luka


More coming ...