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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Little Ava out in her element. She is happy and intensely focused when she is working. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

Little Ava on her stand in a wet pothole surrounded by long dry grass and intensely focused on nearby waterfowl.

Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Little Ava spent the night on the way to go duck hunting. She got up early to burn off some energy before getting in the truck for the long drive. If she’s not asleep, she’s a perpetual motion machine. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Especially for the 16 month old Little Ava. She is a perpetual motion machine. Which means we can’t stand still when she’s around.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Well, we all survived the weekend. Getting all three of us to sit still in the same place at the same time is not a thing. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

Hunter the English cream golden retriever.

Hayden the British chocolate lab in the car ready to go home.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We’re visiting Little Ava for the weekend. There is a momentary pause in the shenanigans. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That which is behind me is of no consequence.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A half-hearted blockade attempt now that mom and dad are back. #dogsofbluesky

Hayden reclines on the front walk while Hunter half blocks the driveway.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We’re better at math than him and we’re dogs.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We wait, patiently, for mom and dad’s return. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter and Hayden waiting patiently by the back door for mom and dad to return.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Little Ava is out on her first real hunting trip. Not many birds but she’s learning good stand manners after bobbing for wild rice stalks. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

Little Ava in the stand on her first hunting trip.

Little Ava in the stand on her first hunting trip after bobbing for wild rice stalks.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The traditional morning blockade attempt. Mom still manages to get through somehow. #dogsofbluesky

Hayden and Hunter side-by-side behind the cars in the garage in a valiant attempt to prevent mom from going to the office.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How lucky are we to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We miss her a little and have more peaceful naps.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Now that Little Ava has returned home we need to decompress in our safe spaces, free from danger of a sneak attack. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

Hayden lying under the kitchen island stools; one of his favorite protection spots.

Hunter lying under a perennial near the pool; an excellent hide hole in the shade.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

All is quiet on the western front. A temporary pause has been declared. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

And the chaos begins. Little Ava is back for a short visit this weekend. She is definitely taller than us now. She is a little skinny after being away at hunting boot camp, but that will change soon enough. #dogsofbluesky #LittleAvaReturns

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Enjoying post-ACL surgery therapy massage from mom. It’s a great way to spend quality time on a Saturday morning. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter getting a leg rub from mom. He had ACL surgery back at the May and is recovering well.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

My 9th birthday was last week and we both got pup cups to celebrate!

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As soon as I move they run away, so I guess not.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The interlopers are especially bold today. I think they know that my knee is still not 100%. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter lying in the grass while a deer approaches from the woods.

The deer gets ever closer testing the distance between them while Hunter lies in the grass.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Mom and Dad had friends staying with us for the last few days. Their dog Ghibli stayed with us, too. He is a gentle boy and is almost as big as the two of us put together. #dogsofbluesky

Hayden the British chocolate lab, Hunter the English cream golden retriever, and Ghibli the Bernese mountain dog enjoying the shade on a warm summer day.

Hunter the English cream golden retriever, Hayden the British chocolate lab, and Ghibli the Bernese mountain dog enjoying the shade on a warm summer day.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Mom is making breakfast and we are hoping for dividends. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter and Hayden sitting patiently at the kitchen island hoping that mom spills something edible while she makes her breakfast.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On Sunday the little human came to visit. Dividends are always on the menu. #dogsofbluesky

Hayden sitting nicely next to the little human as she eats lunch. Dividends are likely when the little human eats.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Sad orange man gets a bonk on the head. Dogs know.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It’s good to have a pillow at nap time. Also hoping that Hayden is not a gassy boy. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter and Hayden lying nose to tail on the floor with Hunter’s head resting on Hayden’s behind.

Hunter and Hayden lying nose to tail
On the floor with Hunter’s head resting on Hayden’s hip.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

How lucky are we to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hayden is my emotional support animal as I wait at the vet for my next laser therapy session. Vet lady says I am healing well, doing great, and looking fabulous! #dogsofbluesky

Hunter and Hayden sitting side by side in the lobby at the vet’s office.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

At Grandma’s making sure that we always know where each other is. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter and Hayden lying on the floor at Grandma’s with Hunter’s back right foot and Hayden’s back left foot barely touching.

Closeup of Hunter and Hayden’s feet touching.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Well, we are the dogs mom and dad got after they said they weren’t going to get another dog… Welcome to Minnesota. It is good here.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I see you’re trying to become a chocolate lab…

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Kipling and me rinsing off in the creek after swimming in the algae filled ponds at a local off leash dog park.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

My best friend, Kipling Black, went over the rainbow bridge today. He was almost 13 years old. When we lived in the city, he lived across the street and whenever he escaped, he would come to our house. #dogsofbluesky

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I’m now allowed to go for a 10 minute walk as I recover from knee surgery. I feel pretty good! #dogsofbluesky

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Dude is and has always been a carnival barker.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I’m celebrating #tongueouttuesday while my brother continues to recover from his knee surgery. He’s doing really well so far. #dogsofbluesky

Hayden lying on the floor with his tongue out after an evening walk.

Hunter lying on the floor after an evening walk. His evening medication has taken effect so he is relaxed and pain free.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Home from the vet after ACL surgery. Everyone said it was a great success and that I am the bestest, strongest boy. I was putting weight in it already, so they let me go home early. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter’s fancy haircut from knee surgery.

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Hayden and Hunter @haydenhunter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Cuddling up with vet man after my surgery. He says I was the bestest boy and the surgery was a success. I had a completely torn ACL and a torn meniscus. I get to spend the night with the vet and come home in the morning. #dogsofbluesky

Hunter snuggling with the vet man after surgery,

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