Ruff Monday XVI | Dog Days At Home

Today's Ruff Monday photos are all about Nova at home.

In the mornings she may hop into bed as soon as the alarm goes off. Sometimes she's the last one to abandon her sleeping spot in the morning, though. She really likes chest rubs while she stretches out in a morning bow.

Nova may seem very energetic to anyone who meets us at the dog park, the beach, or the hiking trails, but when she's been tired out she's a pretty calm and lazy companion.

She may seem tough, but curls up in my lap at night if there's been tension at the dog park.

I still can't believe that I have one of these amazing creatures (and it's been over 3 years now). Watching The Junglebook as a kid got me all excited about owning a pack of dogs someday. Turns out having an Australian shepherd is like having multiple dogs, really.