Rob's German Shepherd's Winter Vacation
Shep & Nelly Stay At Dog Woods Resort
January 26th, 2010

When my wife and I travel, our German Shepherds either stay home and guard the house, or we sometimes leave Shep and Nellie in Garden Valley, CA, deep in the woods nestled between Auburn and El Dorado hills past the famous Forest Hill Bridge (most recently used in the Vin Diesel film “XXX).  


By popular demand we happily revealed Shep and Nellie’s oasis in the forest and your response has been overwhelming! It’s called Dog Woods Resort. Owner and operator Theresa is soooooo thrilled with all of the RAD listeners who have contacted her and so are Janell and I! It truly is the greatest place in the world for your dogs! Dog Woods can be reached at 530-333-2117. Or check out their website, www.dog-woodsresort.com  

 Last month, as our White German Shepherd was recovering from what turned out to be the first of two leg surgeries, my wife Janell and I were able to sneak away to San Francisco for a weekend, and our first trip in 4 months since Nellie’s surgery. Theresa at Dogwoods is the only person we could trust to keep Nellie calm and recovering while also giving our boy Shep all of the exercise he needs so off they went to Dogwoods.

We begin with true photographic art; this could be the new poster for Dogwoods; Shep nestled between the trees.

Nellie, meanwhile, was there, but was restricted to the house and her kennel so that her repaired leg could continue to heal.

This is a funny picture because it looks like a poofy version of Nellie saying hello to Shep (on the other side of the fence)

Once again, Shep found himself playing a lot with Tucker the Vizsla.

One of the complaints Arnie always has about the Dogwoods pictures is that they’re all the same…this is what Shep thinks of Arnie (doesn’t it look like he’s sticking his tongue out at the camera?

Here we have the essence of Dogwoods…this is truly the greatest place on Earth for dogs…no matter how far you look, there is nothing but play and joy and space for the pups. That’s why they love it and that’s why we take them there.

Nellie, meanwhile, relaxed comfortably back at the cabin.

Shep eventually tied himself out to the point of total exhaustion. His tell-tale sign is the sideways tongue

Anytime Shep wasn’t outside playing, he was back in the cabin with his girl, Nellie.

After all of that outdoor play and swimming and wrestling, Shep needs a bath before he can come home

It was right after this that Nellie came home and tore the ligaments in her other (non-surgical) leg…she’s recovering beautifully at home after a second surgery and if all goes well, she’ll be ready to play with Shep both at home and at dogwoods by this spring. Thanks again to all of you that sent well wishes via facebook and emails. We do appreciate the positive thoughts.

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