I’m not sure what Nico enjoys more, fetching his lunker or running around like a crazy man with it afterward.

Any day Nico gets to fetch in the water is a good day.

Nico did amazingly well at the farmers market today.

Nico was sad when our visitors left.

Nico was a good sport about working with me for his daily photo while we were past his dinner time. I think it’s pretty clear what was on his mind.

Hanging out with this dude in my workshop while building stuff is always the highlight of my day.

Nico is excellent about not eating his food until given his release command.

Nico has a hard time going belly up and staying on his back.

Working with Nico on his training is a lot of fun because he is so focused on what he is being asked to do.

Nico got attacked by deer flies while playing fetch on the lake.

Nico had his annual check-up at the vet this morning.

Pure focus while working in his “office.”

Nico is getting sun-bleached.

Nico’s love of the water seems to be growing.

Nico was more excited to go swimming than I had ever seen.

Nico seemed a bit down today, probably because Shelly was away yesterday and today.

Nico went to the farmer’s market with me this morning to practice his obedience.

Sometimes when I ask Nico to sit somewhere to pose for a photograph he gives me this wide-eyed look that I find hilarious.

Apparently, Nico was being quite the loudmouth while Shelly was working this afternoon.

Nico often curls up into a nice little ball while lying on the couch with us.