Happy Birthday to the man behind the scenes here at Hickory Hills JackS! With each passing day, month & year I am so thankful for him. He is the calm to my crazy. He is always so steady & easy going. He is my grounding & I can't image doing this life with anyone but him. |
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Wade is a field manager for a pork company. He has an intuition for animals and their well being more than anyone I have ever known. He can fix and build just about anything....which let's be honest, I have a lot of stuff that I think up. I have the ideas, he has the mind to figure it out and make a plan & put it into reality. |
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When I think about Wade as a dad, it brings tears to my eyes. He continues to model what it means to be a hard worker. He helps our kids learn to take responsibility for their actions & what it means to take pride in your work. |
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As for everything else going on around here...show season is in full swing. The cattle are washed, blow dried and walked every single day. Honestly, that's more than myself! |
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The weather has finally warmed up enough for the pigs to start getting their daily baths. In the next week or so, they kids will get their meat goats for 4-H. Dog obedience practices will be starting up soon & the cows are getting ready to go out on the pasture. I long for nights in the barn, enjoying a cold drink outside on the patio listening to the crickets. Here to a green pastures & sunshine, Elly |
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What I am Reading & Watching |
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| | hen governments won't help, the only person left to turn to is The Extractor. Luke Bridge & his associate Nicole trave all over the world for their clients. From rescuing statues. breaking into militia compounds, and even jumping onto helicopters...these two have done it all. They are both ex-CIA agents, one was behind the desk and the other was in the field. It gives the book another dimension. If you are looking for a good series, give this one a try. While it's no Jack Reacher, this does have more humor. | | |
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| | Introducing Sydney to a classic movie! Harrison Ford is one of my All-Time Favorite actors. In this movie, he plays Dr. Richard Kimble who is accused of murdering his wife. If you haven't seen it, add it to your must watch list! | | |
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Wade & I love ice cream so much that when we go married we had Dairy Queen ice cream cakes. It was the best! Now that I am older, eating ice cream every day just doesn't work for me. But, this machine is awesome. I mix protein powder, FairLife milk & Greek yogurt together and get a much lower calorie breakfast with over 40 grams of protein. It is pricy, but totally worth it. | | |
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Spring Litters Are Coming... |
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Our Spring Litters are on the way! After we contact families with deposits, if any are available they will be posted on our webpage. | | |
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Recall Training. I will be really honest with you, this training is the absolute most important thing to do. Over the years, I have learned a few tips & tricks. The two websites and video I linked in this newsletter will be helpful. One thing is for sure, the sooner you start the better. I have found keeping the mini milk-bones in my pocket and just doing it multiple times a day with the reward will provide a great foundation for the puppy. It helps solidify the recall and gets them use to staying close to you. |
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How to Teach Your Dog to Come: Reliable Recall TrainingHow to Teach Your Dog to Come: Reliable Recall Training Out of all the canine commands, teaching your dog to "come" might be the most important. This single word can help protect your dog in any situation. At Hounds Lounge, safety is our number one priority, and all |
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Something that I have been doing since January 1st is trying to swap out as many processed foods as I can. I had been seeing Thrive Market on my feed for the past 6 months and decided to give it a try. There are a great option if you are like us & don't live near a big city with multiple stores. I would love to tell you my favorite I have on redeliver! | | |
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When we send puppies home, we send a sample of our favorite pet shampoo from Monat. I signed up to be a Market Partner 5 years ago when they launched and believe in all their products 100% I used their haircare and skincare line. So does Sydney and Jackson. Wade still uses Melaleuca...it's about the only thing that gets piggy smells out, LOL! If you are interested in getting some or the spray, here is a link. | | |
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If you are interested in adding a furry friend to your family, reach out to us! Email us at ellystrem@gmail.com Call or text at 641-919-7840 Or find us on our website or social media pages | | |
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