Leo and Yoogie

Posted on February 26, 2010 by David Couillard - 20 comment(s)

Hi everyone! After almost 4 years I finally decided to be part of a picture with my dogs Leo and Yoogie. And this is how it came out. I’m so happy to have these two friends waking up next to me everyday. My dogs are the ones who remind me to keep everything in perspective, to take the time to enjoy life and who keep me in good shape with a good 1 hour walks twice a day! I will take care of these two treasures for the rest of their lives.

Thanks Animatch for saving my best friends….

Members Comments

- Donna
- posted on February 26, 2010
Wow !! This is really a nice picture…You and your dogs look as one. You look very proud. The look in their eyes is so clear. You can feel emotion.
I have a chocolate lab..Crazy Daisy and she is 4.. I find myself too in good shape.We walk together 2 hours a day in the woods. She keeps me busy and I would have it no other way !!
Keep loving and spoiling those 2…they look adorable !
Donna and Daisy !
- David Couillard
- posted on February 26, 2010
Thanks for your kind words Donna

I know almost every neighbour around my place (since I walk so often and sometimes I walk the neighbours dogs that I see don’t really have the change my dogs have) and it’s funny because what I get from most middle age people who have started walking with their dogs is how much weight they are loosing and how a 30 minute walk seems never enough once you start doing it every day. They all start walking farther and farther…

And people who say they can’t walk because they have too much work well it’s just laziness!! A good walk everyday is the best remedy to remove stress from work! Just you and your pet… enjoying the moment.
- Joanne P
- posted on March 01, 2010
If we could only get that message across to everyone who adopts—exercise your dog, please!!! Backyards are great for early morning or late night but you and your dog will benefit so-ooooo much from walks. Every dog deserves that. The bonus is you will have a very calm and relaxed dog when you are in the house. David’s dogs look happy, content and, as Caesar would say, well-balanced.
- David Couillard
- posted on March 01, 2010
Haaa… then maybe we need a summer AND winter Walk-A-Thon!!
- Christiane
- posted on March 01, 2010
Excellent photo! Thanks for posting it; the three of you definetly belong together…you can clearly see the joy.
- Francine
- posted on March 01, 2010
David, this picture does you justice as much as the beautiful photos you take of our adoptees. The three of you are way too handsome! Now everyone can put a face to our talented photographer.

It is very true how walking your dog makes a tremendous difference and I am so sad for the dogs who spend their lives within the confines of a fenced yard. My happiest moments are spent walking my Sweetie and I’ve never been in better physical shape. We walk at least 3 times per day, rain or shine, and walking is the most important gift you can give your best friend (with lots of love and care of course)!
- Jen
- posted on March 01, 2010
What a great picture David! Your boys look so happy knowing they have you to protect & love them for all their lives. How wonderful.
I just have to put my 2cents in about losing weight by walking your dogs. With a careful diet & loads of walks with Toby, I’ve lost a little over 12 lbs in 3 weeks and Toby’s starting to lose some of the winter weight as well. We bundle up nice and warm and we go exploring! We climb mountains (OK, they are actually just small snow banks, but don’t tell him!!) and we enjoy the beauty of winter around us. We even caught snowflakes on our tongue the other day! (him by accident, me on purpose). So a message to all dog owners - Summer or Winter, get out there and walk with your dog!! It’s a bonding time that both of you will enjoy and look forward to each and every day! Life is short…. Enjoy each and every moment!
- Debbie
- posted on March 02, 2010
Fantastic picture !!
- Debbie
- posted on March 02, 2010
WOW! Gorgeous….and your dogs are pretty cute too, David! ; )
- David Couillard
- posted on March 02, 2010
haha… ok now I’m blushing…
Thanks everyone for your generous comments.
Leo keeps saying the picture looks great because of HIM mostly…
- Elpis
- posted on March 02, 2010
Wow what a beautiful picture. Your dogs are adorable. I am looking for my great dog and your happy dogs make me more excited about find my dog. I am looking to adopt a Thai Ridgeback. I can’t wait.
- David Couillard
- posted on March 02, 2010
Thanks Elpis!
I had never heard of a Thai Ridgback, but after finding pictures through Google it seems to be a really proud and powerful breed. Really nice dog… I hope you find your match soon! I’m sure you won’t regret it!
- Hélène
- posted on March 04, 2010
WOW, what a nice picture. I will definately hire you for some pictures of Dixie & Jazz family one day.
Have a great day!
- Vanessa Champagne
- posted on March 12, 2010
Wow, what an AWESOME pic David! )
You guys make a VERY attractive bunch lol
Have a good one!!
- cynthia
- posted on March 13, 2010
Wow great picture. All are very handsome . Just wanted to let you know that the photos you take of all the dogs are great. It captures their hearts as well as ours and gives them a great passport picture to a new life.
- Madison
- posted on May 20, 2010
Gorgeous picture! You’re so right about the walking thing- I love going walking with Benji. I don’t know what I did before him! We often go to centenniel park in dollard and walk through the different tree’d paths, and it is very peaceful, and Benji gets to socialize too. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
- David Couillard
- posted on May 20, 2010
Thank you Madison
Yeah, I love walking my dogs… That is also how I meet a lot of people and even get a lot of contacts for jobs and projects. I think I know every neighbour in a 2km radius…

And when they see me with my 4 dogs now… They all smile and wave at me

Dog walking is the best! My next home will be in the woods!!!!
- Vanessa Champagne
- posted on May 20, 2010
Yes dog walking is “tha BEST”. It’s a great way to keep in shape and to relax. I live in in the little village of Sutton, so it’s a great place to take walks. But me too, David, I plan on living in the woods somewhere, sometime. Awwww….peace and quiet
- David Couillard
- posted on May 20, 2010
Peace and quiet… talk about it… I got these 2 new neighbours who have been building their homes until 10pm every night for the past year….
- Vanessa Champagne
- posted on May 20, 2010
hahaha Neighbors eh? I’m a little “sauvage” when it comes to neighbors. I would be having a fit if mine were renovating ‘til 10pm! You are patient Mr. Couillard!
Mine just come on my proprety and they tell me what I should do with my garden and stuff…they are “special” as I like to call them. We need special people, to make a special world
You have 4 dogs now? Wow That’s a handfull! Are you in the city?? It must be tough having 4 dogs in the city no?

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