that this is to her benefit. We also learn exercises to work with Shelagh on days the therapist is not with her. To this point, there has been gradual but limited improvement in her capability to speak intelligibly. Shelagh is aware of the limitation and somewhat resigned but with the support of friends willing to work to improve. The therapist is a tremendous resource and we are seeing significant gains with the work she is doing with Shelagh. Unfortunately the cost is not borne by Shelagh's insurance. We have had one fund raiser to cover the cost of the speech work and will look at any other opportunities that we have to raise additional funds. The window for developing the pathways in the brain is open at the moment so optimizing this time available to us is critical.The dogs are well. Although it was either raining or, at other times so humid that it might as well have been raining, the dogs found games to play and places to relax. The forecast for tomorrow is the same - hot humid and rainy. The tropics seem to be visiting Nova Scotia!
Apollo and KC are now fast friends - their owners are likely to find new traits in each dog since they have shared their secrets and their games and are two peas in a Standard Poodle/Airedale pod. Hailey's puppy from Cape Breton came yesterday for a very late first haircut. He is a handsome boy and looked much better with a lot of hair taken away.
The baby Airedales are growing and changing. Dolly was a wonderful mother and these puppies are testament to her care and training. They are smart, 
responsive and great to work with. Having waited several years to have Dolly successfully bred, we are very pleased with the result of the litter.Canning shows are this week end so trimming is happening yet again. the forecast is for a week end of rain. July will be quieter, with Lee judging in Quebec and fewer shows here in the Maritimes but there will no doubt be lots of dog activities to capture our interest and to keep the dogs active.
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