Leather & Lace K9 Academy

02/01/2025

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Dogs are my people …..

When I am old...
I will wear soft gray sweatshirts...
and a bandana over my silver hair...
and I will spend my social security checks on my dogs.
I will sit in my house on my well-worn chair
and listen to my dogs breathing.
I will sneak out in the middle of a warm summer night
and take my dogs for a run, if my old bones will allow...
When people come to call, I will smile and nod
as I show them my dogs...
and talk of them and about them.....the ones so beloved of the past
and the ones so beloved of today...
I will still work hard cleaning after them,
mopping and feeding them and whispering their names
in a soft loving way.
I will wear the gleaming sweat on my throat,
like a jewel, and I will be an embarrassment to all...
especially my family...
who have not yet found the peace in being free
to have dogs as your best friends...
These friends who always wait, at any hour, for your footfall...
and eagerly jump to their feet out of a sound sleep,
to greet you as if you are a God,
with warm eyes full of adoring love and hope
that you will always stay,
I'll hug their big strong necks...
I'll kiss their dear sweet heads...
and whisper in their very special company....
I look in the mirror... and see I am getting old....
this is the kind of person I am...
and have always been.
Loving dogs is easy, they are part of me.
Please accept me for who I am.
My dogs appreciate my presence in their lives...
they love my presence in their lives...
When I am old this will be important to me...
you will understand when you are old,
if you have dogs to love too.
-Author Unknown

01/13/2025

Today is the first day of whoever I am now… the girl who woke yesterday, will never be the same… -the gifts and lessons this dog left me, were more than any human…

For all the people this dog left their mark on,…. You were lucky to have met her… but the blessing of her soul, was mine.

Thank you to all those who have loved and supported us, for the last decade, but especially this last two weeks…

If you or your dog has been helped my me, then you too can thank azzura for that. She taught me everything I know.

Thank you girl- for saving me from myself.

I love you so 🌈💔💔💔💔

Please understand - I’m going to need a minute. I’ll be ok, but half my heart and a piece of my soul went to sleep…

Olympians Azzura Pietra -
4/13/14 -1/12/25

until we meet again my girl- I know you’ll be there looking for me

12/22/2024

Tell me you’re a happy dog,…
…..without saying you’re a happy dog …
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12/19/2024

Did we just become best friends??
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10/14/2024

To all the humans who have been patient and supported me during this journey in life,… I can not thank you enough. Sometimes life gets overwhelming and I’m so blessed to have all the family, friends and clients (who mostly are friend too) who have made this process a bit easier.. I love and appreciate all of you.

Thank you for your patience..

These two ladies are the biggest part of who I am.. My mamma and my soul dog.

Time can be cruel,….

Life it seems is a balance of aging with illness and dignity,… while fighting it every step of the way..

This is me learning to live with no regrets, and to be a better human.

These two great teachers still bringing me life’s lessons…. It seems the hardest part is yet to come 💔💜💙 😭

Love you both more than my heart can carry 🩵💙💜💕

06/21/2024

We added some stones today to our rainbow bridge of loved ones wishes
🌈 🐾 ♥️🐾🌈

05/01/2024

😍😍☺️ practicing puppy recalls are the best days

04/29/2024

Maybe I’m biased- but I have some of the prettiest girls here right now 😍

04/13/2024

All I’m saying is if today is your day… you’re either a king or queen - 👑 🎁

Happy birthday to my boy Debo- he’s my guy who has taught me a lot- of course if he shares this great day, it’s a sign and you know he’s on miss Noelle’s favorite list

04/13/2024

10… Ten… TEN!! 😳🤯

Seems like a minute and a lifetime -
-at the same time…..

Not sure what I’ll be when, you’re not..

For today- I’ll be grateful. For all the times this bitch has done the thing she does….
Be my 🌎☀️🌖 ⭐️ ✨ and my everything

1:3,197 sharing this pic, as it’s just one of the 3,197 on her my camera role 🤣-
(Not a joke hahahah, I searched by her face😂🤣♥️🤷‍♀️)

Happy birthday girl- 🎁🦖🎉thanks for all that you’ve taught and given to me this past decade …. Now keep doing your job, and listen to mamma who says we need 4 more of these celebrations

03/18/2024

Riggs wrapped up his puppy prep and went home this weekend- he did great! He’s home with his big brother, doing goodest boy things….

We know I don’t pick favorites,….but…
…it’s ok if I get him in the will 😉😊😇

03/18/2024

Some buddy was happy to see me… 😍

Also “im ready to work for some snacks please, miss Noelle” 😂😇🐶♥️♥️

03/10/2024

Hello friends-

Anyone have any leads on a dog that needs rehoming? Not a pup less than one year please! Looking for a medium to large size dog who loves to play, but has an off switch.

We have a really great family who is looking for a unicorn.

Pic of this cutie so we don’t get lost