Flemington New Jersey Bed and Breakfast Inn

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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
- Will Rogers

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
- Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
- Josh Billings

We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.
- M. Acklam

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
- Robert Benchley

Acquiring a dog many be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative.
- Mordecai Siegal

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry

Wag More Bark Less

Meet Quincy!

Quincy, a yellow Labrador Retriever, was born in Oxford, New Jersey on April 22 and was one in a litter of eleven puppies. We knew we wanted a yellow male, and of the three yellow males in the litter, he seemed the most independent. He is pretty much potty trained and will be starting obedience school next week. We are confining him to our personal space for now and as he gets older and more trustworthy we will allow him to meet guests in the Inn's common space. For now, he is enjoying making new friends in the yard or when he is out for a walk.

September 2006: Quincy is now almost 5 months old. We cannot believe how much he has grown and what a smart boy he is. He understands some commands as a result of Obedience School and walks really excellent on a leash. Graduation was last week and the teacher made the last night of class lots of fun with games and a graduation ceremony and lots of 'pomp and circumstance'. Each graduate wore a hat and each had their picture taken receiving their diploma. Quincy won a prize for 'best tail wagger' that he proceeded to destroy as soon as we got home.

November 2006: Quincy seems to have found his calling... REDECORATING! He must have been pondering the kitchen wallpaper for a time and came to the conclusion that it had to go. We are quite happy with the chicken theme, but he decided otherwise. He is fixated on one wall and every chance he gets, he nips a little edge of the paper that is raised up from past tearing. We have given up reprimanding since there are more important things that need to be addressed. This just reinforces to us that it will be a little while longer before he is able to greet guests inside the Inn. We have dubbed the kitchen wall 'Quincy's Wall of Shame' and we will repaper or repaint when all evidence of his present fixation is gone.

Halloween Costume 2006

Quincy & Ken discussing how privileges are earned

Ken & Quincy discussing
how privileges are earned

Quincy had a great first Christmas! He was a quick learner at opening presents thanks to the many guests who were kind enough to bring and send him goodies! He is turning into a very sweet young man and is beginning to develop some manners. Quincy will now actually sit and stay when we tell him to (most of the time). Guests say they do not believe there is a puppy here because he is not much of a barker. As long as he gets his walks and some play time in the yard, he is quite the couch potato. The jumping is still a bit of a problem, but he is an enthusiastic puppy and its just his way (right now) of saying hi— We are working on teaching him to say hi with all four paws on the ground— Wish Us Luck! The newest photo is Quincy at 9 months old, on our first 'Snow Day'!

April 2007: Well, its Spring, and Quincy's first birthday is quickly approaching. We cannot believe how fast the time has gone by and how big he has gotten. He is 84 pounds of muscle and will and at times his strength and sense of humor gets the best of all of us. Needless to say, we are all heading back to school for round two of obedience training in a few weeks. We can't wait! Quincy has mastered the 'sit', but the 'stay' is what he still has trouble with. He is a very inquisitive dog and is anxious to explore all the new things the change of seasons bring.

September 2007: How I Spent My Summer Vacations
Quincy had a busy last few months... in June AND in early September, he went on his first vacations and was quite an excellent traveler, sleeping all the way! In June, he visited Newport, with Donna & Ken and friends for the Newport Flower Show, and in September, he traveled to Martha's Vineyard with his family and Grandfolks for some beach time and a lot of R&R. He kept Donna & Ken 'on schedule' with AM rising time, and precluded them from having to pack an alarm clock for either trip. A long walk and coffee time was the usual 6 am, sipping coffee at the picturesque harbors of both places made it all OK. On Martha's Vineyard, Quincy got his first real taste of swimming in beautiful Nantucket Sound. He is an awesome swimmer and retriever and enjoyed the beach like crazy. He did well on the Vineyard Ferry to and from the Island and made lots of people smile. He is still quite a character—he has a bit of separation anxiety when Mom & Dad are out of sight, but all-in-all, he was a really good boy and had two really great vacations!!

We hope you will come and meet Quincy (and us) if you are looking for a little getaway and some pampering. Keep tuned to our web site for updates on Quincy and his life at the Inn!