I think Nico feels sorry for himself because Shelly and I have been in and out of the house all weekend, and he hasn’t come along for a single adventure. Though we did spend a little bit of time running around the yard, he then found one of his favorite spots in the house full of sunshine. He really loves this calming throw bed we have on this bench.

Cold days are good for hanging out with friends, doing chores around the house, and chewing bones on the couch.

Just another evening of hanging in the house to avoid bone-chilling temperatures outside.

Nico was more interested in playing with his stuffed duck than he was in posing for a photo.

I’ve said this before, but I will say it again. I’ve found myself drawn to images like the one below.

For the past nine months or so, Nico and I have held steady on a weekday morning routine of walking around our neighborhood.

It was a chilly day here in Saranac Lake, so Nico didn’t get much activity.

Most people don’t realize that more than half of the work of a professional photographer happens after the shutter button is pressed.

It was a soggy rainy day here in Saranac Lake, but toward the end of the day, the rain switched to snow.

Nico wasn’t too happy with us when we told him we were heading out for dinner and he’d spend the evening alone.

Proof that you don’t need a studio to create studio-type portraits.

One of Nico’s strongest qualities is his ability to be present.

I tried explaining to Nico that we’re supposed to have a big storm this evening with mixed precipitation and heavy winds.

Nico, Shelly, and I took a little lunchtime adventure together.

As promised, Nico and I went on a little adventure today so that he could burn off some energy.

I owe Nico some sort of adventure tomorrow.

I’ve always had the philosophy that it’s beneficial to subject your dog to strange situations to help build trust and confidence.

While I get frustrated with the lack of daylight in the winter because it makes this photo series more difficult, there is an upside.

This is Nico’s way of reminding me that I should be playing with him more.

The duck Nico got for Christmas still holds the top spot in his toy collection.