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Why did the Dog Cross the Road

Esther’s writing prompt: June 17 : Cross

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A mini-Australian Shepherd is crossing the street on a crosswalk.
A dog is crossing the road. Created with the help of ChatGPT.

Top Ten Reasons as to why the Dog Crossed the Road

  1. The dog got sick and tired of this side of the street.
  2. The dog wanted to stalk someone on the other side of the road and then not bark at them and get a treat for not barking at people.
  3. Because he wants to chase a cat on the other side of the road.
  4. The dog wanted to smell something on the other side of the road.
  5. A dog is barking at us on the other side of the road, and our dog wants to put him in his place.
  6. There was a scary noise on this side of the road.
  7. Someone the dog knows and love is on the other side of the road.
  8. The dog has to cross the road to get to grandma and grandpas house.
  9. Because someone said let’s cross. Note: our dog Rollo knows the word “cross” very well.
  10. Because someone accidentally said the word “cross”, for example, “After graduating from college, I found myself at the crossroads”. Now we all have to cross the road.

About number 2. Our dog Rollo loves getting close to people and not bark because he knows he will get a treat if he does not bark at people. So sometimes it appears that he wants to stalk people to get a treat. He even spots people half a mile away. However, we do not actually stalk people.

A mini-Australian Shepherd is lying on his side as in front of Bronco as if he wants a belly rub.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd with our Leonberger Bronco who was old at the time.
Rollo is biting a large orange volleyball.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo rolling a ball.

The danger of dogs crossing the Road

Our dog Rollo loves to cross the street when we are out walking, and we cross the street many times during our walks. He knows the word “cross” because we have taught him this word so that he understands that crossing a street back and forth is a special action that he needs to pay special attention to. We want him to know that when crossing the street, you have to be careful. Ideally, we would like for him to look both ways before he crosses a street, but we are working on this. We have had a bad experience with dogs crossing roads.

WARNING: the paragraphs below are very sad, so if you are sensitive, please skip to “My Other Responses to Esther’s Prompts”.

Close up photo of Baylor’s face.
Our Yellow Labrador Baylor

In December of 2008, we were planning a one-week trip. Baylor our yellow Labrador was maybe twelve years old at this point, and Bronco our Leonberger dog was a year and a half. We also had Baby our German Shepherd and Ryu our Japanese Chin. We needed someone to watch our four dogs while we were gone. Following a recommendation from our veterinarian at the time, we settled for a sitter who would visit the dogs, feed them, and walk them but not stay at our house full-time. This sounded like the best option at the time, but it turned out to be a disaster.

After we left on our trip, we got a phone call from the sitter, who told us that she was taking care of several other dogs in addition to ours and that she did not have time to drive back and forth to our house and attend to our dogs. The fact that she was taking care of several other dogs simultaneously was news to us. She asked if she could take our four dogs to her house. She stated that she had a fence like ours, and by having them at her house she could watch them 100 percent of the time.

We didn’t really like the idea because the dogs had never stayed at someone else’s house before. Moreover, we had never seen her house, and we had no idea how crowded it was with the other dogs there. But it sounded like the best solution under the circumstances, so we reluctantly agreed.

A couple of days later, the dog sitter called us again, but this time she told us that Baylor was missing. He had been barking at night, so she put him out in the backyard. Unfortunately, the gate at her place had been left open, and she didn’t notice that Baylor was gone until early in the morning. She asked us what we thought she should do.

We told her that she had to find him. “Go look for him; put up posters,” we said. She was reluctant to do any of that because she didn’t want to leave the other dogs alone. We told her that it was an emergency and she had to do it. We suggested that she recruit other people to help her. Baylor had to be found.

We were pretty upset about the fact that the sitter had put Baylor out into the backyard in the middle of a cold night and left him there. However, we needed her help, so we kept calm. We enlisted help from family members in Dallas, and I used an online service called My Lost Pet Alert, which sent 2,264 emails to people in our neighborhood that night. It didn’t help that it was cold and sleeting and the streets were icy and dark. Baylor also needed his insulin shot in the morning.

The following afternoon Baylor was found dead two miles from the dog sitter’s place. He had been hit by a car. He was found around midway between her house and our house, so it seemed like he was trying to get home.

Baylor had a very special place in our hearts, and I was devastated. My wife Claudia was crying, and the kids were crying. Not only had we lost a family member in a sudden cruel twist of fate, but his death was also likely an unpleasant one. That it was the result of a dog sitter’s carelessness didn’t make it any better. In fact, it made it worse. It is a traumatic event that none of has yet gotten over.

Baylor crossing the rainbow bridge and it says “you were our favorite Hello and our hardest Goodbye”.
Illustration by Naomi Rosenblatt.

My Other Responses to Esther’s Prompts

Managing Stress for Dog Owners

A professional content writer by the name of Ryan Goodchild contacted me about me posting an  article he had written on how to manage stress for dog owners. The title of the article is “How to Manage Stress Naturally with Simple Daily Habits”  and you can see the article below. Ryan wrote the article and I provided pictures.

Dogs can calm your nerves as well as cause some stress. Our mini Australian Shepherd Rollo chewing up my shoe. Our Leonberger dog Bronco clears tables with his cone. Our mini Australian Shepherd harassing our Leonberger dog and biting his tail. Our Leonberger and our Pug raiding the kitchen and eating the gingerbread house. Our Japanese Chin Ryu and Pug Daisy staging a protest against us travelling. Our Leonberger dog is trying to sit in my wife’s lap.

How to Manage Stress Naturally with Simple Daily Habits

Busy dog owners who are already juggling work, family schedules, and a million small decisions often find themselves struggling with stress management and hoping things will just calm down a bit. The hard part is that stress rarely comes from one big event; it builds from sources of stress like constant notifications, unresolved conflicts, money worries, or even a packed calendar that never resets. Without recognizing stress triggers, it’s easy to treat the noise instead of the cause, and the stress impact on wellbeing can show up as irritability, poor sleep, or feeling stuck in overdrive. Spotting what actually sets stress off turns a vague problem into something that can be handled.

A Leonberger dog with a powerful bite crushing a laptop could be one of many sources of stress. Illustration by Naomi Rosenblatt.

Try Gentle Stress-Relief Modalities

When you can name what’s contributing to your stress levels, it’s easier to choose the right tool for the moment.

  • Breathwork: slow, steady breathing practices that help your body downshift.
  • Mindfulness: simple attention training to reduce mental spirals.
  • Rhodiola rosea supplements: may help support energy levels, mental focus, and resilience to everyday stress and fatigue.
  • Essential oils: calming scents used through diffusion or a personal inhaler (skip skin use unless properly diluted).
  • THCa: a hemp-derived option some people explore; if you’re curious, you can read more about a THCa cartridge.
You can see the paws and bandaged legs of our Leonberger dog on the right. Our mini-Australian Shepherd is standing on the left.
Putting bandages on the legs of our injured Leonberger dog Bronco. This is a stressful situation, but our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo is calmly observing and learning.

Understanding Your Stress Response

Stress is your body’s built-in alert system, not a personal failure. The Cleveland Clinic calls it a natural reaction to changes or challenges, and it can show up in your thoughts, feelings, and actions. When you learn your early signals, you can separate “I’m stressed” from “something is wrong with me.”

This matters because stress patterns are often predictable. Spotting your common causes of stress and your most frequent symptoms helps you choose the right support faster and recover sooner. It also keeps you from treating every bad day like a character flaw.

Picture a typical morning: a late start, nonstop notifications, and a tense conversation. Your shoulders climb, your patience drops, and you reach for caffeine or scrolling. That’s your cue to connect the trigger and the response, then adjust. The same pattern recognition can help you notice stress signals in your pets, too.

On the left is a picture of a wolf. The text says “Canis Lupus, the grey wolf is a fearsome and courageous hunter in nature.” On the right is our mini-Australian Shepherd sitting in a stroller. The text says “Canis Lupus familiaris, the dog, a close relative of the grey wolf, is sometimes less brave. This specimen prefers to sit in a stroller when he hears strange sounds.”
Dogs get stressed out too. Our mini-Australian Shepherd get stressed out by strange sounds and when we had a stroller with us, he wanted to sit in the stroller when he heard strange sounds. Unfortunately, this is probably not an option for you.

Calm Together: Reduce Stress for You and Your Dog

Once you start noticing how stress shows up in your body and habits, it’s easier to see how it can ripple out to the beings around you, especially your dog. Dogs are keen observers, and a shift in your schedule, voice, or body language can register as “something’s off.” Calm, family-oriented breeds like Leonbergers often mirror the mood of the home, so when you’re rushed, inconsistent, or tense, they may become more clingy, withdrawn, restless, or reactive.

The good news is that the same steady routines that help you feel grounded can help your dog feel safe. Regular walks burn off nervous energy for both of you, and consistent feeding and sleep times make the day more predictable. Add a little quiet bonding time, sitting together, gentle attention, an unhurried presence, and create a calm space where your dog can settle when the house feels busy.

A pretty dark-haired Caucasian girl in a plaid shirt hugs her cute Leonberger dog, concept of friendship and loyalty
Calm, family-oriented breeds like Leonbergers often mirror the mood of the home. Shutter Stock Asset id: 1741753382 by Elena Podrezenko

Daily Stress-Soothing Habits You Can Repeat

These habits work because they are simple enough to repeat on busy days, which helps your nervous system learn what “safe and settled” feels like over time. Pick one or two, practice them consistently, and let the routine support both you and your home.

Two-Minute Breath Reset
  • What it is: Do six rounds of 30-second deep breathing while sitting comfortably.
  • How often: Daily, or before stressful moments.
  • Why it helps: Slow breathing lowers body tension and helps your mind re-center.
Light-and-Move Morning Start
  • What it is: Get daylight, drink water, and take a 10-minute easy walk.
  • How often: Most mornings.
  • Why it helps: Movement and light support energy, mood, and calmer focus.
Workday Boundary Check
  • What it is: Choose a clear stop time and do a 3-minute tidy reset.
  • How often: Weekdays.
  • Why it helps: A clean ending reduces rumination and protects your evening.
Stress-Smart Plate
  • What it is: Build meals with protein, fiber, and a color, then snack intentionally.
  • How often: Daily.
  • Why it helps: Stable blood sugar can reduce jitters and irritability.
Screen-Free Wind-Down
  • What it is: Put your phone away and do a short stretch or shower.
  • How often: Nightly, last 30 minutes.
  • Why it helps: Less stimulation helps your body shift toward sleep.
A big brown Leonberger dog lying on his back on a leather sofa.
When you are relaxed your dog can relax. This is our Leonberger dog Bronco splayed out on the leather sofa.

Stress-Relief Questions People Ask Most

Q: How do I choose a relaxation technique that actually works for me?
A: Pick the one you will realistically repeat, not the “perfect” method. Start with something low-friction like slow breathing, a short walk, or gentle stretching, then notice what changes first: sleep, irritability, or focus. If you hate a technique, it is okay to swap it.

Q: Why do I feel worse when I try to relax?
A: This is more common than people realize, especially if you have been running on adrenaline for a long time. Try a lighter version: shorter sessions, eyes open, or movement-based calming like walking. If panic spikes, pause and choose grounding actions like naming five things you see.

Q: When I miss a day, should I start over?
A: No, you are practicing a skill, not passing a test. Restart with the smallest version of your habit and anchor it to something you already do, like after brushing your teeth. Consistency over time matters more than streaks.

Q: When is professional support the safest next step?
A: Reach out if stress is affecting sleep for weeks, causing frequent panic, or leading you to rely on alcohol, drugs, or self-harm thoughts. A clinician can help you build a plan that protects both your body and mind. If you ever feel unsafe, seek urgent help right away.

This was a stressful situation. Our Leonberger dog Bronco, wearing a cast chased our neighbor and his Corgis down the street. He was limping badly but wanted a walk so we took him outside just for a little bit. We did not think he needed a leash in his condition, but it turned out he could run. He was not supposed to bump his cast and not chase neighbors either. Illustrations by Naomi Rosenblatt.

Small Habits, Lasting Calm

Managing stress naturally does not require a complete lifestyle overhaul. By learning to recognize your stress triggers, understanding how your body responds, and building a few simple, repeatable habits into your day, you can create more resilience and balance over time. Whether you find relief through breathwork, mindful routines, supportive supplements, or simply creating calmer rhythms for yourself and your family, consistency matters more than perfection. Small daily actions can add up to meaningful changes, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, energy, and peace of mind.

Launching A Pet Boarding Business

A professional content writer by the name of Ryan Goodchild contacted me about me posting an  article he had written on launching a pet boarding and pet daycare business. The title of the article is “A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Pet Boarding and Daycare Business”  and you can see the article below. Ryan wrote the article and I provided pictures.

Photos from Pexels.com by Nataliya Vaitkevich, Aishu gowda, Austin Briones, and Blue Bird. At the top left, me with our Leonberger dog Bronco.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Pet Boarding and Daycare Business

For local business owners and new pet service entrepreneurs, a pet boarding business opportunity can feel obvious, until the local pet daycare market reveals crowded options in one area and unmet needs in another. The core challenge is separating real community pet care demand from friendly encouragement, so a small business startup in the pet industry doesn’t open to empty spots or unhappy neighbors. The upside is meaningful: reliable support for working families, safer care for pets, and a business built on trust and consistency. Clear demand and clear standards are what turn pet care into a lasting local service.

Ten Leonberger puppies sitting on a sofa. They are brown with black face masks.
Ten Leonberger puppies, about two months old. Shutterstock-ID:561107710 by Akbudak Rimma.

Build Your Pet Boarding Business From Plan to Opening

This roadmap helps you turn a pet boarding and daycare idea into a real opening day plan, with fewer legal, safety, and customer service surprises. It matters because most “small” gaps, like paperwork, intake rules, or staffing, are exactly what shape trust in your community.

  1. Confirm demand and define your offer
    Start with a simple business plan that names who you serve, what problems you solve, and how many pets you can safely handle per day. Talk to local vets, groomers, and pet parents to learn which hours, services, and price points are actually missing. Use what you hear to choose a clear niche, like small-dog daycare, senior pet boarding, or extended-hour drop-offs.
  2. Choose your structure and line up licensing
    Pick a legal setup, register your business, and get an EIN so you can open accounts and hire staff cleanly. A checklist like choosing a business structure can help you decide how to organize liability, taxes, and ownership from day one. Then contact your city or county to confirm permits, zoning, signage rules, and any kennel or animal care licensing requirements.
  3. Set up a safe, workable facility
    Choose a location and layout that supports calm movement, easy cleaning, and separation when needed, such as by size, temperament, or health status. Before you commit, visit the facility you plan to use so you can notice noise, odor control, drainage, entry security, and how pets would flow through the space. Build your setup around safety basics like double-door entry, secure fencing, sanitation stations, and clear emergency exits.
  4. Train your team and lock in operating standards
    Write simple, repeatable rules for supervision, playgroup grouping, feeding, medication, cleaning schedules, and incident reporting. Train staff on body language basics, de-escalation, and how to follow checklists, not memory, during busy rushes. Consistent standards reduce accidents and make your service feel dependable even as you grow.
  5. Create intake procedures and launch marketing
    Set an intake process that protects pets and sets expectations, including vaccination proof, temperament notes, emergency contacts, and a trial day for new clients. Then market what you can deliver consistently: capacity, hours, safety practices, and your booking process, not just cute photos. Ask early customers for reviews, and build referral partnerships with nearby pet professionals so your first month is not a guessing game.
Five Leonbergers lying in the grass. They are wearing hats showing the American flag.
Five Leonbergers including Digory on 4th of July 2023. Photo by my friend Jen O’Keefe.

Build the Business Skills That Keep Pet Care Profitable

Boosting your business acumen can be as practical as earning an online business degree, giving you structured training to support smarter choices as you grow. Earning a business management degree can help build skills in leadership, operations, and project management, the same capabilities you’ll lean on when you’re coordinating people, processes, and services. An online format can make it easier to learn on a flexible schedule while still applying what you study to your business in real time; for additional info, explore the program details.

Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo is playing with an orange volleyball on the green grass.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo playing with an orange ball.

Pet Boarding and Daycare Startup Questions

Q: What licenses or rules do I need before I take my first booking?
A: Start with your city or county business license, zoning approval, and any kennel or animal care permits your state requires. Ask specifically about occupancy limits, noise rules, waste disposal, and vaccination requirements. Create a simple compliance binder with permits, inspection notes, and written policies so you can prove you are operating responsibly.

Q: How much insurance do I really need, and what should it cover?
A: Look for liability coverage that includes animal bailee or care, custody, and control, plus protection for bites, escapes, and property damage. Many sitters benchmark options by noting 78% of members in a major industry survey used one insurer, but the right choice depends on your services and facility. Get quotes from at least three providers and confirm exclusions in writing.

Q: How do I set prices without scaring off new clients?
A: Price around your true costs first: staffing, cleaning, rent, insurance, and supplies, then add a profit margin. A practical reference point is the pricing range $25-$65/day for day boarding, adjusted for your local demand and service level. Offer clear add-ons like medication, late pickup, or enrichment instead of discounting your base care.

Q: Should I hire staff right away, or start solo?
A: Many owners start lean, then hire when supervision and cleaning tasks begin to compete with customer service and sales. If you do hire, prioritize reliability and calm handling skills over pet ownership alone. Use paid working interviews and require proof of any claimed certifications.

Q: How can I prevent fights, illness, or mix-ups between pets?
A: Use temperament screenings, separate play groups by size and energy, and set firm criteria for when a pet must be kenneled or isolated. Require vaccination records, a signed emergency authorization, and clear ID on every collar and kennel. Daily cleaning checklists and incident logs help you spot patterns before they become big problems.

An old lady at the hotel reception. She has a small dog.
From pexels.com cottonbro studio

Open-Ready Startup Checklist

This checklist keeps your launch organized so you can open confidently and care for pets safely. Use it to spot gaps early, avoid last minute scrambles, and create a smooth first impression.

✔ Confirm business license, zoning clearance, and required animal care permits

✔ File insurance policies and document coverage limits, deductibles, and exclusions

✔ Set pricing sheet with add-ons, cancellation terms, and pickup windows

✔ Prepare intake packet with vaccine proof, emergency contacts, and behavior notes

✔ Stock supplies list for cleaning, enrichment, feeding, and first-aid essentials

✔ Create daily routines for sanitation, headcounts, and incident reporting

✔ Verify staff identities, references, and hands-on handling competence

✔ Launch local outreach with a simple website, reviews plan, and referral perk

Seven Leonbergers lying or sitting on the sand on a beach.
Seven Leonbergers at the beach. Photo by my friend Jen O’Keefe.

Turn Your Pet Care Plan Into a Trusted Local Business

Starting a pet boarding and daycare business can feel overwhelming because pets’ safety, regulations, and expectations all land on day one. The path forward is a community-first mindset, use your open-ready checklist, stay consistent, and build trust through clear standards and a customer satisfaction focus. When those pieces are in place, entrepreneurial motivation turns into confidence building for new owners, steady referrals, and long-term growth strategies that make the operation resilient. A calm, prepared launch is the fastest way to earn trust and keep it.

A woman is grooming a small hairy dog.
From pexels.com by Tima Miroshnichenko

Making a Difference for Shelter Pets

A professional content writer by the name of Ryan Goodchild contacted me about me posting an  article he had written on making a big difference for shelter dogs in your community. There are many ways that you can help as described in his article below. His article certainly contains a lot of great advice for all of us. I know that some of my regular readers volunteer at shelters and my gratitude goes out to all of you. You are heroes.

The photo tile above includes five photos of dogs in shelter. The photos are from pexels.com and the photographers are Laura Beauty Designer, lair arce, halilibrahimxq, 12photography and A P E R T U R E.

I should say that Leonberger dogs, the main topic of this blog, rarely end up in shelters and the reason for that is that Leonberger owners tend to be responsible dog owners and perhaps more importantly, it is difficult to get a Leonberger from a breeder that is not LCA certified. LCA is the acronym for the Leonberger Club of America. LCA requires breeders to take the dog back if anything goes wrong and they also keep an eye on Leonberger owners. If you mistreat a Leonberger, or sell or donate one in an unauthorized way, you can never own a Leonberger again. You have to sign a contract before you can buy a Leonberger. Below is a photo of a group of Leonbergers.

Five Leonbergers lying in the grass. They are wearing hats showing the American flag.
Five Leonbergers including Digory on 4th of July 2023. Photo by my friend Jen O’Keefe.

Our first two family dogs, a Labrador and a German Shepherd, came from a shelter via our niece and my wife’s sister. Their photo is below.

Our yellow Lab Baylor is sitting on the left. Our brown-black German Shepherd Baby is sitting on the right.
Our Labrador Baylor and German Shepherd Baby. They were both rescues.

The title of Ryan’s article is “How Anyone Can Make a Big Difference for Shelter Pets in Their Community”. While Ryan did all the writing, I added some photos. See below.

How Anyone Can Make a Big Difference for Shelter Pets in Their Community

Busy parents juggling work and school schedules, apartment renters with limited space, and local business owners trying to stay afloat often care deeply about animals but feel unsure how to create real animal welfare impact. Community needs are big, yet time, money, and energy are tight, and it can feel like only experts can move the needle. In reality, community support for shelter pets is the backbone of local rescues, from volunteering at shelters to helping more families feel confident about rescue pet adoption. Small, consistent involvement changes outcomes for animals waiting today.

Understanding the Three Ways to Help Shelter Pets

Most people make the biggest difference when they pick a help style that matches their real life. A simple framework covers almost every option: donate time through specific shelter volunteer roles, offer space by fostering, or give money to fund care and services. Think of it as choosing the lever you can pull consistently.

This matters because shelters run on steady support, not one-time bursts. Time keeps daily routines moving, space reduces crowding and stress, and money covers essentials like food, medical care, and outreach. The scale adds up fast when many people contribute in small ways: one volunteer community donated 211,307 hours of service.

Picture a typical week: you cannot adopt, but you can walk dogs on Saturdays, foster during a quieter month, or set up a $10 monthly gift. Fostering works because fostering is a temporary arrangement that moves an animal into a calmer home environment.

Clear, shareable graphics make those adoption and donation asks easier for your network to act on.

The illustrations show a woman holding a puppy in the middle, and volunteers grooming, bathing, walking and feeding dogs.
Dogs and volunteers at abandoned dog shelters. flat design style minimal vector illustration. Shutterstock asset id: 1817304344 by miniwide

Create Scroll-Stopping Adoption and Fundraiser Graphics in Minutes

Once you know whether you’re giving time, space, or money, one of the fastest ways to amplify that help is to make adoptable pets and urgent needs stand out online.

Volunteers can use free online tools to create eye-catching graphics that showcase adoptable pets and support fundraising, think social media posts, adoption flyers, or promotional materials for an upcoming event. Clear, shareable visuals can help more people notice a pet’s face and key details as they scroll, or understand what a donation drive is for at a glance. With an AI tool like Adobe Firefly’s AI graphic design generator, you don’t need design experience: you describe what you need (for example, an adoption post for a specific dog or a fundraiser graphic for medical costs), and the tool generates a customized visual you can share.

From there, you can pick from more high-impact actions that fit your schedule, skills, and comfort level.

Choose High-Impact Actions to Support Local Rescues

Pick two or three actions you can sustain, and do them consistently. Shelters and rescues run on tight timelines, so reliable help (even small) often beats one big burst.

  1. Foster with a clear “lane” (weekend, medical, or shy pets): Ask the rescue which foster type is most urgent, then choose one that matches your schedule, like a 72-hour “decompression foster,” a two-week post-surgery foster, or a quieter home for a fearful dog or cat. Get expectations in writing: who provides food, crates, meds, and vet care, plus a backup plan if you travel. Fostering shelter pets frees kennel space and gives the rescue better notes, photos, and behavior insights to share.
  2. Volunteer at animal shelters in one repeatable shift: Instead of “whenever,” pick a predictable slot like every other Saturday morning. Offer a specific role that reduces staff load: laundry, dishes, kennel reset, enrichment stuffing (Kongs/snuffle mats), dog walking, cat socialization, or adoption desk support. Consistency builds trust, which often unlocks higher-impact tasks like handling fearful animals, transport, or mentoring new volunteers.
  3. Run a targeted pet supply drive (one list, one week, one drop-off point): Start by asking for a “Top 10 Most Needed” list and preferred brands/sizes, then set a tight window (5–7 days) so donations arrive when they’re needed. Make it easy: one drop-off location, clear hours, and a single photo graphic showing exact items, your quick adoption/fundraiser design skills are perfect here. Add a goal tracker (“20 cans of kitten food” or “15 slip leads”) and post one daily update.
  4. Donate strategically, not randomly: Unrestricted monthly gifts help organizations plan medical care and staffing, and even $10–$25/month is meaningful when it’s reliable. It makes a difference: animal and environment donations make up 3% of all donations, so steady support can close real gaps. If you prefer “restricted” giving, fund a specific line item the rescue requests, spay/neuter vouchers, heartworm treatment, or emergency boarding.
  5. Become the “story + visuals” helper for one adoptable pet at a time: Offer to take 10 phone photos in good window light, capture a 15-second walking video, and write a short bio using a simple template: what the pet loves, what they’re learning, and the best home fit. Turn it into a clean graphic for social media (same colors, big readable text, one clear call-to-action) so volunteers can post fast without reinventing the wheel. This supports adoptions and fundraising without requiring you to handle animals.
  6. Advocate locally with one concrete ask: Start small: request pet-friendly rental policies at your workplace housing program, ask your city council to fund shelter improvements, or push for accessible spay/neuter and microchip clinics. Show up once: attend a meeting, bring a one-page summary, and share a few rescue-approved graphics to help neighbors understand the issue quickly. Community advocacy for animals works best when it’s specific, respectful, and focused on solutions.

If you’re unsure what fits your time, budget, allergies, or experience, choose the smallest version of one idea and build from there, doing the “right-size” help consistently is what changes outcomes.

A woman with at least five dogs. She is caressing them.
Animal shelter volunteer takes care of dogs. Animal volunteer takes care of homeless animals. Shutterstock asset id: 2390820575 by andysavchenko

Shelter Pet Support: Questions People Ask Most

A few quick answers can make starting feel a lot easier.

Q: How do I help if I only have an hour or two a week?
A: Choose one small, repeatable job and stick to it, like laundry, enrichment prep, or photo posting. Many people give time in bite-size chunks, and 63 million people volunteer, so shelters are used to scheduling around real life.

Q: What if I show up to volunteer and the tasks feel boring or awkward?
A: That is normal, especially at first. Many roles are repetitive, dry, and unremarkable tasks that still protect animal health and keep operations moving. Ask for a clear checklist so you can be helpful even when you do not feel “plugged in” yet.

Q: Can I foster if I have pets, kids, or allergies at home?
A: Often yes, if you choose the right match and set boundaries. Request a foster that fits your household, confirm separation options, and get medical and behavior expectations in writing before pickup.

Q: How do I know my donation is actually used well?
A: Ask what their most urgent need is this month and whether they can share a simple breakdown of spending or program outcomes. If you want tighter accountability, fund a specific item they request and ask for a receipt or confirmation note.

Q: What should I avoid when adopting so I do not end up returning the pet?
A: Do a lifestyle match first: time alone, energy level, grooming, and realistic training needs. Ask about decompression time, medical history, and a support plan, and start with a slower transition rather than a packed social calendar.

Small, steady help adds up faster than you think for the pets counting on it.

Choose One Small Commitment That Helps Shelter Pets Thrive

Shelters are stretched thin, and it’s easy to care deeply yet feel unsure where help truly lands. The way forward is a steady, community-minded approach: choose practical roles, communicate clearly, and keep support consistent so good intentions become real relief. When that mindset sticks, making a difference for shelter pets looks like fuller foster networks, stronger outcomes from encouraging pet adoption, and volunteer impact stories that motivate others to join in. One reliable helper can change the daily reality for dozens of animals. Pick one next step today, sign up for a shift, submit a foster application, or set a small recurring donation, and put it on the calendar. Ongoing support for animal welfare builds the stability that lets pets and rescues recover, connect, and thrive.

A woman in a red sweater feeding a beagle in a cage.
Woman feeds a dog at an animal shelter for adoption at a rescue center. Wellness, charity, and youth and women volunteering with an adoptive dog and pet at the local kennel. Shutterstock asset id: 2428340131 by Yiistocking

The Joy of Having a Pet

Esther’s writing prompt: June 3 : Pet

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I grew up not having any pets even though I really wanted a dog. However, both my parents were working, and my brother and I walked to and from school every day. We stayed by ourselves until our parents came back home. That is not a good situation for a dog or for many other kinds of pets. This all changed after I met my wife. She was used to having dogs and other pets. While we were still students we had an aquarium, hamsters, a rabbit, and a cat. Unfortunately, I was extremely allergic to the cat and I got very sick. Luckily, we found someone who could take care of the cat.

After we got married and had kids we had a couple of aquariums, a pet snake, a frilled lizard, hamsters, and eventually dogs. On one occasion we went fishing in a lake here in Texas. We used minnows for bait. My daughter wanted to take the leftover minnows home and put them in an aquarium. She named all of them Sally. Sally #1, Sally #2, Sally #3, Sally #4, Sally #5, Sally #6, etc. She was very young at the time and did not take care of her Sallys’ very well. She wanted them to have cranberry juice, so she poured cranberry juice in the aquarium. She wanted them to have a beautiful red aquarium, so she poured red paint in it. Well eventually the minnows died.

Freshwater fish Riffle minnow (Alburnoides bipunctatus) underwater photography. Minnow in clean water and nature habitat. Natural light. Lake and river habitat. Wild animal. Underwater photo of fish.
Sally #1 and Sally #2 Asset id: 1182854671 by Rostislav Stefanek

Our first dogs as a family were our Labrador Baylor and our German Shepherd Baby. To be precise, Baylor was a mix, one quarter Rhodesian Ridgeback and three quarters yellow Labrador. They were both rescues that were adopted by our niece (Baylor) and Claudia’s sister (Baby). They were both wonderful dogs. Baylor loved swimming and he was brave and very playful.

Our yellow Lab Baylor is sitting on the left. Our brown-black German Shepherd Baby is sitting on the right.
Our Labrador Baylor and German Shepherd Baby. They were both rescues.

Next, we got a Leonberger dog by the name Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle, or Le Bronco, or just Bronco for short. He was a big friendly goofball who saved our Pug Daisy’s life, probably saved Baylor’s life my smelling out an oncoming insulin shock, found and saved run away hamsters, and saved the entire neighborhood by chasing off a trespasser / intruder / peeping Tom. I wrote a book about him “The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle”.

A photo of our Leonberger as a puppy. He is wearing a red scarf.
Our Leonberger Dog Bronco at 3 months old
Our Leonberger Bronco is standing on our red sofa. He is giving me a hug.
Me with our Leonberger Bronco. He was not yet fully grown.
My wife is sitting on a red sofa. Our large Leonberger Bronco is sitting in her lap. He is big and heavy, and she is barely visible underneath him.
Our large but cuddly 167lb Leonberger Bronco is sitting in my wife Claudia’s lap.

Next, we got a Japanese Chin named Ryu and the Pug Daisy. Two little energetic and funny dogs. Ryu loved howling and he sounded like an opera singer. He loved the applause he got. Daisy was a funny girl, and she loved being around Ryu. They did not like it when we travelled and on one occasion they staged a protest. They defiantly sat down in one of the suitcases and refused to move.

Our Japanese Chin is sitting on the left in suitcase and our pug on the right.
Our Japanese Chin Ryu and our Pug Daisy are protesting our travel by sitting in our suitcase. They want to come with us.

Finally, we got our little rascal, the mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo. He is an intelligent, curious, energetic, anxious and spoiled dog that is a chore. He probably understands several hundred words. When we still had Bronco, they were best buddies. He was pestering Bronco, biting his tail and even swinging in it. Luckily, Bronco was patient. When we leave for a little bit, he sits in the window and looks out into the street. When we say “Rollo, go look out the window” he runs to the window. He knows we are leaving. He is our most misbehaved dog, but he is full of life and full of joy.

Bronco is standing behind Rollo. Rollo is black and white and very small. They are standing in front of the kitchen.
Our Leonberger Bronco with our new puppy Rollo, a mini-Australian Shepherd.
our mini-Australian Shepherd on the left, is biting and pulling Bronco’s tail. Bronco is on the right.
Rollo, our mini-Australian Shepherd could be a pest. He loved biting Bronco’s tail and even swung in it as if it was a swing.
The joke in the photos is : Daisy says, “Rollo do you want to hear a joke”, Rollo says “OK”, Daisy says “knock! knock!”, then they both start barking “Woof! Woof! Woof!”, “Woof! Woof! Woof!”
Our Pug Daisy and our mini-Australian Shepherd barking at people passing by our house. Notice the joke.

The Joy of Having a Pet

Pets give you unconditional love, company, adventure, memorable moments, hilarious moments, protection, and lots of joy. Playing with them or taking a dog for a walk is good for your health, as this article from the Mayo clinic states.

My Other Responses to Esther’s Prompts

25 Sweet Leonberger and Dog Photos

Today is the third time I participate in Linda Hill’s streams of consciousness. To read about the rules and participate click here, or here. To read my two previous entries (prompt was pre) click here “Prediction Failures and My Lucky Day from Hell”, or here “Reindeer Hide Memories”.

The badge features a twig with rain drops and it says Stream of consciousness Saturday #SoCS
2019-2020 SoCS Badge by Shelley!

Today’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday May 16 is “sweet”. Use it way you’d like. The first rule is: there should be minimal planning and no editing except typos. 

The first thing that came to my mind was how sweet my dogs have been and how many sweet dog photos I have taken of Leonbergers and of our other dogs throughout the years. I’ve also downloaded many shutterstock photos of Leonbergers. I intend to pick just a few of those. So, my stream of consciousness is to randomly pick sweet dog photos from the thousands of photos that I have. I will select 25 photos, but I don’t know yet which photos that will be. Let’s see!

25 Sweet Leonberger and Dog Photos my Quick Picks

This is color photo of our Leonberger puppy Bronco at three months old. He is sitting and staring at the camera. He is wearing a silk scarf.
Our Leonberger Bronco at three months old.
Our yellow Labrador Baylor is on the left and our brown and black German Shepherd Baby is on the right.
Our Labrador Baylor and our German Shepherd Baby. Photo taken at the same time as the photo above. However, we couldn’t get Bronco sit still between Baylor and Baby.
Our black and white Japanese Shin Ryu is on our red sofa. You can see our pug Daisy in the upper left corner.
Our Japanese Shin Ryu when he was young.
Photo of our son David on the sofa holding a little pug puppy in his arms.
Our son David with our pug Daisy when she was a puppy.
The German Shepherd is lying on the floor and the Leonberger puppy is on his back.
Our German Shepherd Baby playing with our 4 months old Leonberger Bronco.
Bronco is standing on our red leather sofa giving me hug and a kiss.
Bronco our Leonberger is giving me a hug. He is about one year old and not yet fully grown.
Two brown Leonberger puppies lying on a wood floor.
Two Leonberger puppies. Shutter stock Photo ID: 2294202331 by Olga Shusters.
Ten Leonberger puppies sitting on a sofa. They are brown with black face masks.
Ten Leonberger puppies. My guess is that they are about two months old. Shutterstock-ID:561107710 by Akbudak Rimma.
Leonberger puppy running through green grass. The puppy has its mouth open, and he is looking straight into the camera.
Leonberger puppy. My guess is that he is around two months old. Shutterstock-ID: 629624396 by TOM KAROLA.
Two sand colored Leonberger puppies playing in the snow. The play seems to be a little bit rough. Like all Leonbergers they have a black facemask.
Two light colored Leonberger puppies playing. My guess is that they are three months old. Shutterstock-ID: 2141564415 by AnetaZabranska.
Six Leonbergers with celebration hats are looking straight into the camera.
Six Leonbergers and a birthday celebration. Photo by friend Jen O’Keefe.
Seven Leonbergers lying or sitting on the sand on a beach.
Seven Leonbergers by the beach. Photo by my friend Jen O’Keefe.
Five Leonbergers lying in the grass. They are wearing hats showing the American flag.
Five Leonbergers including Digory on 4th of July 2023. Photo by my friend Jen O’Keefe.
Our black and white Japanese Shin Ryu (left) sleeping next to our beige pug Daisy (right).
Our Japanese Shin Ryu sleeping next to our pug Daisy.
Our black and white Japanese Shin Ryu (right) licking our pug Daisy’s ear (left).
Our Japanese Shin Ryu licking our pug Daisy’s ear.
Photo shows a little mini-Australian Shepherd puppy on top. He is looking up at us. Right below him is an English Bulldog puppy.
The day we picked up our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo. He was nine weeks old. The other puppy is an English bulldog puppy.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo is lying on the grass.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo is lying on a blanket.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
The photo shows our pug Daisy on the right and our little mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo on the left. They are on the sofa.
Our pug Daisy and our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
The photo shows our big Leonberger on the left and our little mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo on the right. They are in the backyard.
Bronco and our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
The photo shows our big Leonberger standing behind our little mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
Bronco and our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo.
The photo shows our daughter wearing a pajama and petting our Pug Daisy and mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo.
Our daughter with our Pug Daisy and mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo.
Little Rollo is lying in front of Bronco. Rollo is on the left. Bronco is on the right.
Bronco our Leonberger and Rollo our mini-Australian Shepherd.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo is playing with an orange volleyball on the green grass.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd puppy Rollo playing with an orange ball.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo (left) is biting Bronco’s tail and pulling on it.
Our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo is playing with our Leonberger Bronco’s tail. Once he even dangled in it like a swing.

Finally, if you want to see other 25 sets of dog photos see below (this list I copied from another of my posts).

The Leonberger Bronco and Other Dogs on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine

Me and our Leonberger Bronco, my book about him, and other dogs are featured on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine as a Guest Post. The post described how Bronco (and the other dogs) influenced my life. Dogs and other pets can mean so much to us and reshape our lives. Please take a look.

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Post – Who has influenced you the most in your life? Doggy Influence by Thomas Wikman

I also would like to thank Alex Diaz-Granados for his wonderful review of my book. It is featured on Smorgasbord Magazine, so you can read it there, but you can also read it here on Amazon.

Taking Great Photos and Videos of Leonbergers

A professional content writer by the name of Ryan Goodchild contacted me about me posting a Leonberger related post he had written on my Leonberger blog, which I am certainly happy to do. The title is “How to Take Stunning Photos and Videos of Your Leonberger Dog”. I should mention that I used my Samsung Galaxy phone to take less than professional photos of our Leonberger. I’ve included a few photos of our Leonberger below, but most of the photos are from friends or stock photos. However, me not having many great photos that I took myself, won’t stop you from learning how to take great photos. See the article below. While Ryan did all the writing, I added photos.

The photo tile above includes three photos of our Leonberger Bronco. One from when he was a three months old puppy and one from when he was 12 years old, and in one photo our mini-Australian Shepherd is biting his tail. There is a shutter stock photo ID:731020957  by Peter Josto, a photo of a woman and her Leonberger dog, asset id: 1741753382 by Elena Podrezenko, and two photos showing Leonberger puppies with flowers, asset id: 561113224 and 561111403 by Akbudak Rimma and . The photo of five Leonbergers wearing patriotic hats lying on grass by a lake was taken by Jen O’Keefe, (from left to right; Obi, Delfi, Aslan, Gryphon, Digory). There is also a photo of six Leonbergers celebrating a birthday. That photo was also taken by Jen O’Keefe.

How to Take Stunning Photos and Videos of Your Leonberger Dog

Leonberger dog owners who love Instagram dog photography often discover a frustrating truth: photographing large dog breeds is both deeply rewarding and deceptively hard. A Leonberger’s size, dark coat, and constant motion can turn sweet moments into blurry frames, while shedding, drool, and aging-pet sensitivities add real pet photography challenges. On top of that, Leonberger personality capture depends on comfort and timing, and anxious dogs read tension fast. With a few grounded principles and a supportive dog owner community mindset, those everyday moments can become images worth sharing.

Photo of a Leonberger sitting on snowy ground. There is a lake in the background as well as snowcapped mountains.
Leonberger in a beautiful landscape. Shutterstock-ID:1333669760 by Britta Paasch.

Quick Summary: Leonberger Photo and Video Tips

  • Use an adjustable tripod and remote-friendly setup for steady, stress-free shots.
  • Use natural lighting techniques to bring out your Leonberger’s coat and expressions.
  • Choose a comfortable, familiar location so your dog stays relaxed and engaged.
  • Try flattering dog photo angles to highlight size, face, and signature fluff.
  • Practice patience during pet photography to capture calm, authentic moments on camera.
Photo of a Leonberger swimming water and there is green tall grass in the background. The Leonberger has a ball in his mouth.
Leonberger swims with a ball. Stock Photo ID: 720242263 by Christian Mueller.

Polish Leonberger Clips with AI-Assisted Video Creation

Once you’ve nailed the basics, good light, a clean background, and a steady angle, you can make your Leonberger videos feel even more “finished” with a little AI help. AI-assisted editing can tighten the story in your raw footage, smooth over rough moments, and add subtle creative effects without requiring advanced skills. With an AI video generator, you can turn a simple clip into dynamic, engaging Instagram content by adding cinematic b-roll effects, smooth camera motion, and stylized visuals, all from a text prompt or existing footage. If you’re curious what that looks like in practice, explore tools designed for high-quality video generation.

Set Up and Capture Camera-Ready Leonberger Shots

These steps turn “hope for a good moment” into a simple routine you can repeat on walks, in the yard, or at home. You will set up your gear, pick flattering angles for a big fluffy dog, and use quick cues and rewards so your Leonberger looks engaged in both photos and video.

  1. Lock in a stable, dog-safe setup
    Start with a phone or camera you already own, then add stability: prop it on a solid surface or use a tripod at about chest height for your dog. Turn on grid lines, wipe the lens, and pick a wide frame so you are not constantly re-aiming while handling your Leonberger. If you can, connect a Bluetooth remote or use a 3 to 10 second timer so your hands stay free for cues and treats.
  2. Choose an angle that flatters size and fluff
    Drop your camera to your dog’s eye level to make your Leonberger feel present and powerful rather than “tiny in a big world.” Frame with breathing room so the pose looks natural, and follow the composition reminder to give the dog space in the direction they are looking. For extra sparkle in the eyes, turn your dog slightly toward the light and avoid shooting straight into the bright sun.
  3. Rehearse two easy cues for “photo mode”
    Pick one stationary behavior like sit or down and one attention cue like “look” or name response, then practice for 30 seconds before you start shooting. Keep sessions upbeat with tiny treats or a favorite toy, and reward fast for eye contact. Research on an increase in non-verbal communication highlights how attention and interaction can build, which is exactly what you want for a focused expression on camera.
  4. Use remote shooting to capture the best expression
    Stand just behind or beside the camera so your Leonberger’s gaze lands near the lens, then click the remote in short bursts while you cue and reward. For photos, take 10 to 20 frames quickly because the “perfect face” comes and goes in a blink. For video, keep clips to 5 to 15 seconds and repeat the same action (sit, look, release to sniff) so you get clean, usable takes.
  5. Get both a still and a clip from each setup
    Once you have a good pose, grab one sharp portrait, then immediately record a short video of the same scene with one simple movement like a head tilt, a step forward, or a gentle tail wag. This creates a matched set you can share across platforms without reinventing the session. Finish with a jackpot reward and a quick break so your dog stays eager the next time you bring out the camera.
An old Leonberger is lying down. In the background is beautiful nature, plants, and mountains.
Leonberger in nature in Norway. Stock Photo ID: 1779931691 by Britta Paasch

Habits That Make Leonberger Shots Consistently Great

Stunning Leonberger photos and videos come from routines your dog can predict and you can repeat. These practices fit real life, so your handling, timing, and results improve week by week.

Two-Minute Location Scout
  • What it is: Walk your route and pre-pick two clean backgrounds and one shaded spot.
  • How often: Weekly or before a planned shoot.
  • Why it helps: You spend less time searching and more time capturing great expressions.
30-Second Calm-and-Focus Warmup
  • What it is: Practice sit, down, and one “look” rep, then release to sniff.
  • How often: Before every session.
  • Why it helps: Your Leonberger settles faster and offers steadier eye contact.
Light Check Habit
  • What it is: Note sun direction, then move to open shade or side light.
  • How often: Every time you arrive.
  • Why it helps: Flattering light keeps fur detail and reduces squinting.
Settings Baseline Card
  • What it is: Save a note for aperture, shutter speed, ISO starting points for portraits and action.
  • How often: Per milestone, then adjust seasonally.
  • Why it helps: You get sharp eyes more often with fewer guess-and-check minutes.
Fifteen-Minute Editing Finish
  • What it is: Run a standardized photo-editing workflow for one photo and one clip.
  • How often: Weekly.
  • Why it helps: Your best moments become share-ready instead of stuck in your camera roll.
Photo of a Leonberger standing in snow. In the background there is snowy forest.
Leonberger standing in a snowy forest. Shutterstock-ID: 705193912 by Eric Isselee.

Build Confidence by Practicing and Sharing Leonberger Moments

Big, dark-coated, fast-moving floof can make it feel like the camera never catches what makes a Leonberger so special. The steadier path is the mindset used throughout: simple, repeatable habits, scouting, small patience cues, and a light editing routine, supported by community support for dog photographers who trade tips and celebrate wins. With regular pet photo practice, confidence builds and more sessions end with sharp eyes, true color, and videos that match real-life charm. Consistency captures the Leonberger you love, even on ordinary walks. Pick one tip to try on the next walk, share one memorable dog image, and set a long-term pet photography goal worth revisiting. Those small choices preserve connection and joy, and they keep celebrating Leonberger beauty as a calm, lasting part of life.

25 Photos of Leonbergers with Plants Flowers and Trees

This is another post with the “25 Leonberger photos” theme. This time the theme is “25 Photos of Leonbergers with Plants Flowers and Trees”. I think  plants, flowers and trees are perfect for Earth Day. I’ve selected photos of our late Leonberger Bronco that also feature plants as well as Leonberger photos by friends with greenery and stock photos showing Leonbergers with plants, flowers and trees. Below is a list of the previous posts using the theme 25 Leonberger photos.

Also, if you have not checked out my superfactful blog yet feel free to do so.

25 Photos of Leonbergers with Plants, Flowers and Trees

Our Leonberger Bronco’s head is sticking up above the bushes.
Our Leonberger Bronco in the bushes.
Our Leonberger Bronco standing on grass in front of bushes with flowers.
Our Leonberger Bronco at a park close to our house. On his right front leg there is missing hair from a surgery he had (toe amputation).
Our Leonberger Bronco lying on green grass and you can see our brick house in the background.
Our Leonberger Bronco on our front lawn.
Photo of a Leonberger standing on top of a bench and there are trees and a small red cabin in the background.
Amie, a female Swedish Leonberger on top of Skuleberget (Skull Mountain) in northern Sweden. We just happened to run into them after climbing the mountain.
Photo of a Leonberger standing on top of a bench and there are trees in the background.
Second photo of Amie. Amie and her owner had climbed the mountain.
Five Leonbergers wearing patriotic hats lying on grass by a lake.
This photo was provided by Jen O’Keefe, Urgent Animal Care of Arlington. From left to right; Obi, Delfi, Aslan, Gryphon, Digory.
Photo of a Leonberger standing in snow. In the background there is snowy forest.
Leonberger standing in a snowy forest. Shutterstock-ID: 705193912 by Eric Isselee.
Photo of a Leonberger puppy running in green grass on a field. My guess is that he is around two months old.
Leonberger puppy running in a field. Shutterstock-ID: 629624396 by TOM KAROLA.
A majestic looking Leonberger is sitting on a green hill.
A majestic Leonberger on a grassy knoll. Shutterstock-ID: 731020957 by Peter Josto.
Photo of two Leonbergers swimming in a pond.
Two Leonbergers swimming. Tall grass in the background. Stock Photo ID: 1989806678 by Taibomaus.
Photo of a Leonberger swimming water and there is green tall grass in the background. The Leonberger has a ball in his mouth.
Leonberger swims with a ball. Stock Photo ID: 720242263 by Christian Mueller.
Photo of a Leonberger sitting on snowy ground. There is a lake in the background as well as snowcapped mountains.
Leonberger in a beautiful landscape. There are some grasses and plants. Shutterstock-ID:1333669760 by Britta Paasch.
Photo of a Leonberger and a pug running in snow. The pug is a head of the Leonberger.
Leonberger and pug running in the snow. There is a snowy forest in the background. Shutterstock- ID:1659034960 by AnetaZabranska.
Photo of two light brown Leonberger puppies playing in the snow in the forest.
Two light colored Leonberger puppies playing. There is a snowy forest in the background. My guess is that they are three months old. Shutterstock-ID: 2141564415 by AnetaZabranska.
Photo of a majestic dark and wet Leonberger standing in a river.
Leonberger standing in river. Brush in the background. Photo by Stephanie Lucero on Unsplash.
Leonberger dogs in field of purple flowers saying hello to each other.
Shutterstock Asset id: 450770140 by everydoghasastory
Leonberger puppy in front of white background. His head is covered by flowers.
Leonberger puppy with flowers in his hair. Shutterstock Asset id: 1921825460 by cynoclub.
Leonberger puppy in front of white background. His head is covered by flowers.
Leonberger Puppy with flowers on his head – Shutterstock Asset id: 2154719621 by cynoclub.
Leonberger puppy sitting next to pink flowers.
Leonberger puppy Stock Photo ID: 561111403 by Akbudak Rimma.
Leonberger puppy sitting on a white sofa. On his left is a bouquet of pink flowers.
Leonberger puppy on a white sofa Asset id: 561113224 by Akbudak Rimma.
A Leonberger is sniffing two pinkish-reddish tulips.
A Leonberger is sniffing a couple of tulips. Shutterstock Asset id: 1352450168 by EmmaEEVPersson.
An old Leonberger is lying down. In the background is beautiful nature, plants, and mountains.
Leonberger in nature in Norway. Stock Photo ID: 1779931691 by Britta Paasch
Two months old Leonberger running on green short grass and moss. There is a fallen tree in the background.
Leonberger puppy running on a green grass. There’s a fallen tree in the background. Asset id: 629624387 by TOM KAROLA.
There is also a grass in the background.
Woman and her Leonberger dog on grass. Shutterstock asset id: 1741753382 by Elena Podrezenko.
Majestic Leonberger standing on grass and there is a forest in the background.
Healthy Leonberger posing in front of a forest. Shutterstock asset id: 1474761425 by AnetaZabranska.

Happy Earth Day