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    Cute 'n Fuzzy » Puppies at Ijams!

    Puppies at Ijams!

    Posted: 08/22/2011 | Last updated: 08/22/2011 by Erin 2 Comments
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    Ijams Nature Center is a beautiful park tucked away just south of downtown Knoxville.  Developed by Harry & Alice Yoe Ijams over 100 years ago, the center remains a popular nature and wildlife sanctuary for flora and fauna lovers alike.  Because Ijams is extremely dog friendly, we gathered together the Corgi Clan and spent a Saturday evening walking around, photographing, and picnicking!

    Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
    There are a number of short nature trails all connected together, as well as easy access to the Will Skelton Greenway.

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Poor Dewey.  He is still learning how to walk on a leash without choking himself and being an all around brat-dog, so he has to wear a special one called a Gentle Leader.  It helps him learn to heel and gives him a more comfortable walk without putting strain on his neck when he does start to pull!

    Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
    Beautiful shaded trails.  Hard to believe this is located so close to downtown!

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    See what I mean?  Dewey is such a dominant pooch.  He thinks he has to be the leader at all times and gets really antsy if there is anyone in front of him.  Brat-dog!

    Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
    Where's Kara?

    Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
    Uh huh.. look at Dash showing off his heeling skillz.

    Matt & Dexter at Ijams Nature Center
    Matt was in charge of leading the hambeast, Dexter.

    River Trail at Ijams Nature Center
    The river trail takes you past some neat boardwalks that flank the TN River.

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Big tongue Dewey-face

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Lil' tongue Dewey-face

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Yawn tongue Dewey-face... with Background Brother.

    Kara, Remington, and Dash at Ijams Nature Center
    "Dash!  Put your head through the bars! C'mon boy!"  Anything for a neat photo!

    Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

    Dexter - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    O hai, Dex!

    Dexter & Dash - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Kissy ambush!  Dash is such a lil sweetie.

    Gang of corgis taking a walk
    The whole clan.  Note how their ears are held at the exact same angle while trotting along.

    Gang of corgis taking a walk

    Gang of corgis taking a walk
    Me first! No, me!  Me!!    You combine 3 male dogs with dominant tendencies and you get a little annoyance and a whole lot of laughs.

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    Corgis aren't exactly what you would call endurance pups, and 2-3 miles is about as far as they are able to go before they collapse.  Those short chunky corgi legs aren't the best design for going long distances!

    Dexter & Dewey taking a rest at Ijams Nature Center
    See?  Dead dogs.

    Remington and Dash at Ijams Nature Center
    Dash enjoying his break.
    Dexter - Welsh Pembroke Corgi at Ijams Nature Center
    We bought this canvas travel bowl several years ago, and Dexter gets all excited when we bust it out during walks.

     

    Dexter & Dewey taking a rest at Ijams Nature Center
    Tethered to a bench while the two-legged members of the group enjoy a picnic.  They didn't move or make a peep the whole time.

    Dexter & Dewey taking a rest at Ijams Nature Center
    Such a simple concept for an intelligent breed of dog.  Stimulate their minds, give them plenty of exercise, and they turn into complete angels.

    Dexter & Dewey taking a rest at Ijams Nature Center
    Mellow Dog Exhibit #1

    Dash taking a rest at Ijams Nature Center
    Mellow Dog Exhibit #2

    Visitor Center sign at Ijams Nature Center

    Dewey - Welsh Pembroke Corgi smiling.
    Dewey was all smiles on the way over to Kara & Remington's condo.

    Remington slicing up a cheesecake.
    Remington whipped up a fabulous white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and invited us over to share.  We reluctantly agreed.  I mean, cheesecake?  Gross.  Seriously.  You are going to have to really twist my arm to eat a slice of that cra.. oh fine.  I mean, if you insist.. it's just going to go to waste otherwise, right?  Maybe I'll have a second slice, you know, just to be polite...

    White chocolate raspberry cheesecake
    Mmmmm...

    Cheesecake.

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    1. Mollie

      August 22, 2011 at 11:54 am

      Wrigley has to use a gentle leader too, or he pulls all over sniffing everything. He hates it, and is such a drama queen about it (runs into the house afterwards rubbing his snout in the carpet)- but it's the only way!

      Adorable pics!

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      • Erin

        August 22, 2011 at 11:56 am

        Dewey does the same thing! He rubs his nose all over everything and collapses snout-first into bushes to try to pull it off. As if choking himself to death is soo much better than a leash around the snoot!

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