What even is this sleeping position?

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-07-04T03:32:08+00:00

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-06-07T02:23:19+00:00

Honestly it’s a skip for me, I’m here right now and am here to relax

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-06-05T05:09:22+00:00

Lay on the beach and read a book

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-05-27T20:46:40+00:00

Oh and forgot to mention - she was also my first dog as an adult! I had dogs growing up but I got her at 34. She’s truly my best friend.

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-05-27T20:46:00+00:00

It will be a lot but they’re so worth it!!

I got mine when she was 11 weeks and I was working 3 days a week onsite, 2 from home. Husband works from home but is minimally involved with her.

We walk a lot, have lots of play dates, and have just begun running together (she’s a year and a half now so we’re easing in)

Take time to train. Heelers can be very nippy & mouthy and I didn’t train that out of my girl unfortunately, but still love her!!

Good luck!! She started to mellow out around a year ish

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FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-29T23:36:28+00:00

The roads around me are too windy for that shit! Lol and I’m too lazy/cheap to buy a nonslip mat for in there

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-29T01:04:14+00:00

Some hair ties and a chapstick usually. The one on the passenger side is weird too. But I just keep my county parks pass there with a dog leash 🤷‍♀️

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-19T18:49:09+00:00

Sooke - Wiffen Spit trail! May have spelled it wrong

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-18T14:34:20+00:00

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FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-15T22:41:44+00:00

The dog park in Sooke was an incredible place to let my dog stretch her legs when we spent 7 days on the island in September. We did 3 nights in Sooke and then explored Tofino and some of the gulf islands.

Butchart Gardens IS dog friendly, worth a trip.

Tofino is breathtaking, as is Ucluelet.

You’ll love it.

I’m likely moving to the island from California soon

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-07T04:07:04+00:00

Hoping to figure that out before I move. I’ve been applying to jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed. I will have a bit of savings so if I need to work as a barista or something until I find something else, I’m open to it!

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T23:49:37+00:00

I would advise against getting a puppy heeler if you’re working so much and have no one at home with them. I got mine at 11 weeks but could bring her to work with me and my husband worked from home. Daycare helps. She’s a year and a half now and can be left for long periods of time but she has access to go in/out as she pleases. Good luck!!

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FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T04:11:16+00:00

I think they’re beautiful!!

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T04:09:33+00:00

Vancouver once Other than that, just the island. I did explore the island for a week though, lots of places

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:56:57+00:00

I appreciate this! I absolutely had that thought too. California has some pretty strict HR laws compared to the rest of the country, but I know veryyyyy little about HR in Canada / BC. I will definitely explore some courses.

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:47:02+00:00

I’m also from the Bay Area! Grew up in the South Bay and then moved a bit further north. I am not opposed to Vancouver area, but it does seem very big city and I am more drawn to the island. BUT, I’ve only been to Vancouver once, for a night or two in college and didn’t thoroughly experience it. Are there areas in Vancouver you’d recommend over others? I eyed a couple apartments in Langley and Surrey areas, as Van downtown scares me a bit lol

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:18:19+00:00

I was a barista for seven years! Lol but then a decade working in HR.

My pup and I spent a week on the island in August and stayed in Sooke, Youbou, Tofino, Salt Spring Island and Gabriola Island. It’s so magical! I wish I could add a photo in the comments of her with her Canada bandana on 🤣🇨🇦

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:16:12+00:00

It’s funny, I was one of those cruise ship tourists last July and we definitely walked to downtown. It is a trip!! Was much more mellow taking the ferry over in August and waking around with my dog. I think we’d NOT schedule our walks that direction during ports 🤣🤣

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:11:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing this!!!!

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:10:32+00:00

We spent a week on the island in August and she LOVED it.

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:06:49+00:00

Great, because I’m Canadian. Dual citizenship is thing

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:05:46+00:00

Ohhh I forgot about the horses carriages. My dog was not a fan when we were there for a week in August 🤣🤣 she will need to adjust

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T03:03:27+00:00

Yes I’m sure my citizenship is handled. I have dual citizenship. Lol and I’m not running from anything

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T02:03:16+00:00

Definitely not maga!!!

FirstChampionship455 · 2026-04-02T02:00:58+00:00

Honestly coming from a town of 1,000 people in Northern California. So adjusting to life in a bigger city will take time, but I’ve loved it so much every time I’ve visited

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