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Maverick Update🐾🐾

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I first introduced Australian Shepard Maverick (my daughter’s dog) in December, followed by Golden Retriever Judge (my son’s dog) in February.

When Maverick was a puppy.

As I mentioned in I Wasn’t Much of a Dog Person Until… Maverick was a handful as a puppy, but what puppy isn’t? He has grown to be a playful, mild-mannered, very attached and cuddly friend. From what I’ve learned, the calm part is less expected with Aussies.

A year old.

I see him daily on FaceTime, keeping up with his shenanigans and funny stories – including his distaste for lettuce in the photos below.

Like most dogs, Mav eats what hits the ground during cooking hours. Lettuce? “No thanks!”

“Hmmm…this is new.”
He dropped it😄
“You must be joking…where’s the steak?!”
On their recent trip to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Thank you for visiting on this Monday. I wish you a terrific week ahead!

36 responses to “Maverick Update🐾🐾”

  1. nancyb422 Avatar
    nancyb422

    Those eyes! My son and his wife have 2 cocker spaniels that have grown on me over the years. One has the most mournful eyes but of course she is the rascal of the duo!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Those two little ones sound cute. It’s amazing how we grow to love them, isn’t it? We didn’t have dogs while raising the kids, but 2/3 of our children now made them part of the family! Thank you for visiting this morning🐾.

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  2. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    💕

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      🤗

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  3. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Thanks for the fun exploits of Maverick! Our previous dog, labradoodle Gracie, ate everything but clams out of the can (used for clam dip). Our new dog, aggressive hunting terrier Alfie, eats clams no problem (along with live mice and chipmunks if he can catch them outside).

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Whew! Live critters must be hard to watch, but if he’s a hunter, that’s what they do. Sounds like you are a veteran dog owner!🐾

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      1. Tom Avatar
        Tom

        My wife and I don’t know a lot about dog breeds. She selected Alfie from a dog rescue website thinking he was “cute” and not realizing he is a hunter on steroids. He’s hardly the demure lap dog that would have much better fit our circumstances.

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          lol he was a surprise for sure! The steroids reference painted the picture!

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  4. agingwithgrace104771094 Avatar
    agingwithgrace104771094

    ⭐️ I’m having issues with my like button on Word Press. 🤨

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      It’s been happening to many of us! So frustrating. Thanks for the visit!💛

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  5. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    There is something about dogs…

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      It’s true…!🐾🩵

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  6. Eric Foltin Avatar
    Eric Foltin

    Dogs are better than people!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I had a former student who devoted an entire presentation to supporting your statement😄🐾🐾.

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  7. Ronit Penso Tasty Eats Avatar
    Ronit Penso Tasty Eats

    SO cute! 🙂

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Awhh, thank you-I’ll share this with my daughter. Mavie is a cutie for sure!🩵🐾

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  8. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    Adorable. My dog was an Australian/Black Lab. My vet warned me I had a puppy for life. She was a lovable blessing.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Your pup will forever be a special part of your heart🥹. “A lovable blessing” says it all!💕

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      1. Judy Avatar
        Judy

        ❤

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  9. balladeer Avatar
    balladeer

    Adorable pooch!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you!🐾🐾

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  10. JanBeek Avatar
    JanBeek

    For sure, a pup in the home changes its dynamics amazingly!!!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      You know first-hand with your little one! They are fun!

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  11. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    I enjoyed all the pictures of Maverick. What a handsome dog!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you, Anne! He really is a character!

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  12. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    😍😍😍

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      🤗🐾🐾

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  13. mitchteemley Avatar
    mitchteemley

    SO cute!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you, Mitch💙🐾🐾!

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  14. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    He’s very handsome! I’m really not a dog person either but our son’s Brittany named Barley won me over a long time ago. He’s not only handsome and smart but very well-trained and gets so excited when we visit.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Probably like your son, my kids love seeing how we former ‘no dog’ people are crazy about theirs😄🐾.

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  15. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    He’s adorable. I had an aussie and a golden mix as a result of our golden getting out with our neighbors aussie. We were NOT happy but she proved to be an amazing dog! 💗

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you💙. What a wonderful, unexpected surprise you had. Mav is for sure a joyful addition to the family🐾!

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  16. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Maverick is such a cutie… Love his personality, lettuce rejection and all 🐾😄

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      😄I agree that lettuce drop revealed his personality! Thank you, Willie for sharing your thoughts about Maverick! Have a terrific week ahead!

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        🤗🤗

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