We are at full sploot! This is not a drill! Emjay has achieved full sploot! #dogsofbluesky

Emjay sitting in her very cute way, posing for photos. Over the last two months we’ve realized what a polite pup she is. She’s very patient, but that sometimes leads to her not letting us know she needs to go for a wee, so we have to pay close attention to her. #dogsofbluesky

Emjay is preparing to sing you the song of her people, which this week is Among the Living by Anthrax with food-related lyrics. 🤘🏻 🎶Some treats! Some treats! I would like some treats! I would like some duck and beef, they would make me very pleased!🎶 #dogsofbluesky #pupsaremetalAF

Our little emo Emjay couldn’t see through her bangs, so it was time for her first grooming. We had to wait until the doughnut of bravery was off, and the tangles it left behind were huge! She was so calm, except for the nail cutting part, and sat pretty for the last photo. #dogsofbluesky

The world’s tiniest sheepdog or Maltese in need of a cut? #dogsofbluesky

Please welcome little Emjay! She’s just turned four. She’s an absolute sweetie pie, very cuddly, incredibly snuggly. Such a happy girl! Emjay joined us in mid-April, and continues to help us cope with the unexpected loss of our baby Sasja in March. #dogsofbluesky

Sasja is all smiles after her spa day. She had the world - bath, fur-cut, ears cleaned, and teeth brushed. She’s as soft and cuddly as she looks! Sadly, today is Farting Friday, and Sasja has been an active participant, so not so fresh-smelling. 😝 #dogsofbluesky

Little Sasja is enjoying the super sunny January afternoon during this sunny patch we’re having up here in the Fraser Valley. She’s a bit sleepy today - she was playing paws to the wall at day care yesterday - so we enjoyed so many cuddles. #dogsofbluesky

Sasja wishes you all a Happy Boxing Day! We feasted, we snacked, we watched as many MST3K Christmas movies as we can, and we had a turkey dinner with lovely sandwiches to come. Seems pretty perfect to me! 🎄 Hope you and yours had great fun! #dogsofbluesky

Happy Won’t Look Wednesday! Sasja is not looking in her new sweater, that sadly unravelled after one wearing, but was still very cute. Fortunately, she has a few other festive fits she can wear over this holiday season and beyond! #dogsofbluesky

My wonderful husband, @raymondnichols.bsky.social, has been learning more about photography this year, and took this photo of Sasja in a pensive moment on a recent walk. No doubt she’s pondering big issues like, “Where is my treat?” and “Where is my treat?” #dogsofbluesky

Sasja just heard the words, “Do you want to go to the forest?” and is hoping this means a fun morning at Hillkeep Regional Park on Chilliwack Mountain! We are thimbleberries and were attacked by mosquitos, but a fun time was had by all. #dogsofbluesky

It was a little warmer than Sasja expected on our forest walk. We were taking photos of hair and beard oils for my latest formulating e-book, and before we knew it was 30°C! Not good for little pups, so we picked her up and ran home quickly. Eek! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja is in her element in the forest trail behind our house as Raymond takes photos for my new e-book, out tomorrow on my site. So many interesting smells to find today, including wild cherries, thimbleberries, and salmon berries.

Sasja is clearly enjoying the milder weather as we sit outside on the patio, enjoying a boba tea. I put the bed on the table to arrange our stuff, but she cuddled in for the afternoon. She’s just about ready for her kicky summer ‘do from her amazing groomer, Chow Bella! #dogsofbluesky

Chemistry Dog is all snuggled into my lap as I tap out posts for my site and e-book with one finger on my iPad because there’s only space for Sasja on my lap! Photo by @raymondnichols.bsky.social #dogsofbluesky

Sasja having the best hike ever at Rolley Lake provincial park in Mission, BC! At 3.66 km, it’s her (and my) longest hike ever! It’s a beautiful, easy walk around the lake. @raymondnichols.bsky.social has a new camera, so he took some great photos, including this one. #dogsofbluesky

Sasja the forest dog after a 1.5 km walk/hike at Chilliwack Mountain, ready for a bit more fun! She’s loving these trips - she’s practically dragging us through the forests, up and down the hills, such a happy little pup. #dogsofbluesky

Uh oh, no winter hike for you today, forest dog! We had a weird snowstorm on Thursday that turned to rain later that day, but clearly the Chilliwack Community Forest hadn’t defrosted by the next day. We tried for about 200 m, but realized it was too slippery. #dogsofbluesky

Sasja had a big, tiring, fun day on Saturday at Syexw Cho:leqw park - 20 km east of Agassiz on Hwy 7 - walking the trails, looking at the art work, reading the stories of First Nations’ people of the area. Definitely so much more to explore there! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja isn’t sure about snow. She doesn’t hate it, she doesn’t love it, so she has to go out every 15 minutes to investigate what exactly it is. ❄️

After our hike the other day, Sasja had the biggest pup cup she’d ever seen at Triple O’s! Cream flying all over the car - on the seats, the console, Raymond’s pants - as she took huge licks of her treat! Delicious! #dogsofbluesky #tongueoutTuesday

A big hike yesterday in the Chilliwack Community Forest on the trails created by devoted volunteers! Sasja had great fun with all the new smells and crinkly leaves. Over 3 km! And we stopped for a pup cup afterwards! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja after grooming, just about to launch into some post-bath zoomies, eagerly waiting for her daddy to show off how pretty she looks. She’s just so soft and cuddly! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja has learned if she sits very politely and patiently, she may get a tiny piece of bacon during breakfast. Yep, she had some bacon! #dogsofbluesky

It’s winter pyjama time at our house for a few more days. Sasja’s enjoying a cuddle as I write up a formulating series for my site with one finger on my iPad because I just can’t bear to move her to use my laptop. (4,000+ words yesterday! Woo hoo!) #dogsofbluesky

Happy New Year! We had a lovely walk with Sasja on New Year’s Eve on the new path being created along the creek behind our house. The weather has been amazing the last few weeks, blue, cloudless skies and bright sunny days - perfect pup walking weather! #dogsofbluesky

Merry Christmas from Raymond, little Sasja, and me. Hope you’re having a wonderful December 25th, full of food, presents, fun, and Christmas movies! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja, before her cutie Christmas ‘do! She wouldn’t sit still for the before, during, or after well, but we managed to capture this one! #dogsofbluesky

Eight years and three days ago, Sasja came into our lives as a ten week old pup full of life and joy and fun! We didn’t sleep through the night for the next three months, but she was very much worth it! #dogsofbluesky

Almost Merry Christmas Tongue Out Tuesday from Sasja! Eight more sleeps until Santa Paws arrives! She’s been such a good girl this year - well, except for her newfound love of Farting Friday, but she can’t be faulted for having a tricky tum, eh? #dogsofbluesky

Are we ready for Christmas yet? Sasja has her sweater, scarf, and Christmas penguin, and her tum is ready for treats! Only 17 more sleeps! #dogsofbluesky

“Can I go play with my friends at day care today?” asks Sasja? Yes, and we’ll get your photo with Santa too! She’ll be so tired tonight from all the playing of bitey-face and come-chase-me! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja’s ready for December in this fetching winter outfit with sweater and scarf. We’ve opened day one of our jam advent calendar - mmm, guava - and we’re watching MST3K’s ongoing Turkey Day Marathon. Happy December 1! #dogsofbluesky

I’m sorry, but I have to cancel everything today as Sasja has decided to burrow into my lap for snuggles and I can’t disturb her. #dogsofbluesky

“What do you mean? Santa Paws won’t be here for another 26 sleeps? That’s like a puppy decade!” Don’t worry, little Sasja, you’ve been such a good girl, I’m sure Santa has many treats for you! #dogsofbluesky

Happy Wednesday! Sasja had a great time last night playing D&D with her people friends as we fought a bunch of nasty scorpions, wights, and a massive skeletal storm giant! Next week, we take a dracolich! Oh no! #dogsofbluesky

Sasja and her cousin Poppy sitting so pretty waiting for me to reward them with treats for being such good girls. They were not disappointed - treats were definitely had! #dogsofbluesky

This photo taken right after I shared this joke with Sasja, “My friend says her dog will retrieve a ball over a mile away, but that sounds far-fetched to me.” She’s such a great audience. #dogsofbluesky

Sasja says, “Hi Mummy! I see you have food! I also like food and would like to partake in that burger with you!” And, gentle reader, partake she did. #dogsofbluesky

Happy #tongueouttuesday to you! Sasja’s celebrating by sticking her tongue out on my way to day care this morning where she’ll be playing with so many friends! #dogsofbluesky

It’s 3°C here today, so I’ve stolen all the blankets for an awesome Monday morning snuggle! #dogsofbluesky

A throwback photo to Sasja’s birthday in October! #dogsofbluesky

Hello! I’m Susan, and this is my little pup, Sasja. I love cosmetic chemistry, reading, singing, D&D, metal and all kinds of other things. Sasja loves playing with friends and snacks! I’m happy to be here!