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Hayden and Hunter

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Doggo brothers from another mother living our best lives in Minnesota. Hayden (8): British #chocolatelab; He/Him. Hunter (7): English Cream #goldenretriever; He/Him.

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Hunter guarding the entrance of the room while Hayden naps in the background.

Hunter guarding the entrance of the room while Hayden naps in the background.

I am the guardian. #dogsofbluesky

26.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The stray peanut butter is a gift from now me to future me.

25.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden in the background on the rug by the front door. In the foreground is a teaspoon with a decent sized blob of peanut butter in which are stuck 8 pills that are his post-breakfast medications.

Hayden in the background on the rug by the front door. In the foreground is a teaspoon with a decent sized blob of peanut butter in which are stuck 8 pills that are his post-breakfast medications.

Hayden lying on the rug in the entry and licking a spoonful of peanut butter which contains his morning medications.

Hayden lying on the rug in the entry and licking a spoonful of peanut butter which contains his morning medications.

My morning dose of porcupine peanut butter that helps with my arthritis and allergies. #dogsofbluesky

25.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Hunter standing in the rug in the mudroom with Hayden sitting alongside. Both have a dusting of new fallen snow on their backs, but it is visible only on Hayden.

Hunter standing in the rug in the mudroom with Hayden sitting alongside. Both have a dusting of new fallen snow on their backs, but it is visible only on Hayden.

Back inside after frolicking in the snowstorm. #dogsofbluesky

19.02.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hunter and Hayden lying on the bed displaying postural echo, resting after a busy day at the office.

Hunter and Hayden lying on the bed displaying postural echo, resting after a busy day at the office.

Resting after a busy day at the office. #dogsofbluesky

18.02.2026 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Little Ava sitting on her hammock.

Little Ava sitting on her hammock.

Mom with little Ava.

Mom with little Ava.

This time we went to visit little Ava for the day. Doesn’t matter if she’s at our house or her house; she’s a perpetual motion machine. Mom got her to pause only for the briefest of moments. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

08.02.2026 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden and Hunter lying on their sides on the floor facing opposite directions with their backs touching

Hayden and Hunter lying on their sides on the floor facing opposite directions with their backs touching

We always have each other’s backs. Hunter has been particularly aware of my sore leg and resulting severe limping over the past week. A visit to the vet lady and resulting treatment changes has helped. I’m almost back to normal. #dogsofbluesky #arthritisSucks

07.02.2026 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden’s face with snow remnants on his nose and forehead.

Hayden’s face with snow remnants on his nose and forehead.

Hunter standing and Hayden resting at the front door after patrolling the perimeter.

Hunter standing and Hayden resting at the front door after patrolling the perimeter.

We have successfully patrolled the perimeter. All potential interlopers have been repelled. Deer and rabbits scampered away from the border. The trails of small mammals were also targeted. #dogsofbluesky

04.02.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Currently -3F and sunny with no wind chill.

Currently -3F and sunny with no wind chill.

The humans say it’s warmed up and is shorts weather today. Whatever that means.

31.01.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A doe and her twin yearlings eating seed remnants from under our bird feeders mere feet from our back door.

A doe and her twin yearlings eating seed remnants from under our bird feeders mere feet from our back door.

Intruder Alert! These three are in the yard again this afternoon. This is almost a daily occurrence. #dogsofbluesky

27.01.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have pretty good sniffers and their explanation doesn’t pass the smell test.

27.01.2026 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hunter and hayden resting on the bed.

Hunter and hayden resting on the bed.

We’re still recovering after Little Ava’s visit. It might take more than a few days. #dogsofbluesky

27.01.2026 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the time all three of us wake until the time we go to bed in the evening, this is what we do. And it’s -10F outside. Bitey face. All day every day. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

24.01.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a difference between β€œlaw and order” and β€œthe rule of law”. You’ll notice that they always use the first phrase and never the second.

Even us dogs can figure it out…

23.01.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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-17F with windchill of -31F. Welcome to January in Minnesota.

23.01.2026 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Little Ava the 7.5 month old black lab in the front seat of the car. She is intently focused on something out the windshield.

Little Ava the 7.5 month old black lab in the front seat of the car. She is intently focused on something out the windshield.

Little Ava riding shotgun with her grandpa as they run errands. Also stopped by the off-leash dog park, but it’s so cold only one other dog was there. We went to the office with mom while they boondoggled. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

23.01.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Even though she’s now taller than us, she will always be our Little Ava.

21.01.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden , Hunter, and Ava looking out the front door. Ava is on the right and at 7.5 months old is already taller than us.

Hayden , Hunter, and Ava looking out the front door. Ava is on the right and at 7.5 months old is already taller than us.

Standing at the front door watching Little Ava’s dad depart. Hayden (left), Hunter (center), and Ava (right). She’s only 7.5 months old and is already taller than us. We each still outweigh her by 20 or more pounds, though. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns.

21.01.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Little Ava the 7.5 month old black lab puppy-sits, looking at the camera, while her uncle Hunter the British cream golden retriever lies on the floor in the background.

Little Ava the 7.5 month old black lab puppy-sits, looking at the camera, while her uncle Hunter the British cream golden retriever lies on the floor in the background.

Little Ava has returned. She is staying with us while her dad goes snowmobiling for a few days. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

21.01.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden lying on a snowbank licking his snow covered nose. It’s always his first stop of the morning, even before peeing - cooling his nether regions in the snow.

Hayden lying on a snowbank licking his snow covered nose. It’s always his first stop of the morning, even before peeing - cooling his nether regions in the snow.

The 10-day forecast for Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Today is tropical with a high of 22F. The next 7 days have overnight lows we below 0F. High Friday is -9F.

The 10-day forecast for Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Today is tropical with a high of 22F. The next 7 days have overnight lows we below 0F. High Friday is -9F.

As always, the first stop of the day. For all you knuckleheads being sent to Minnesota, buckle up and watch out for water balloons. #dogsofbluesky

21.01.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The orange man’s bronzer spilled all over the backdrop.

20.01.2026 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hayden and Hunter laser focused on the piece of ham and cheese that mom has for a post-game snack.

Hayden and Hunter laser focused on the piece of ham and cheese that mom has for a post-game snack.

Post-game snacks are warranted. #dogsofbluesky

19.01.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The boulevard of broken dreams.

17.01.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rumor has it that Little Ava is coming to visit next week. Apparently she had a bath after her hunting trip so she smells like lemons and poppyseeds rather than cornfields and pheasants. Let the chaos resume! #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

16.01.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What if we pee on them?

15.01.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re dogs and even we can see that he’s a lying overflowing barrel of poop sacks at the exit of the dog park.

09.01.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ouch! Hope you feel better soon!

08.01.2026 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dad lived not too far away in South MPLS when he bought his first house. And played soccer at powderhorn park and pearl park which are even closer. Before they married, mom had a house near Annunciation school.

08.01.2026 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Hunter is very concerned for everyone’s wellbeing and is snuggling close.

Hunter is very concerned for everyone’s wellbeing and is snuggling close.

Boops for everyone who needs one right now. #dogsofbluesky

07.01.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bonk on the fluff-filled head of the sad little orange man.

Sound up!

07.01.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0