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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Finally
Video of our runs from the trial in Sacramento, CA in, ahem, March of this year. Standard: which was in many parts kind of a disaster, but the closing was very nice. The Jumpers run was the one where I … Continue reading
Interesting science
I just read about some research that demonstrates one effect owners have on their dogs. Like a child in the presence of a known and trusted adult, dogs will work harder and longer at challenging tasks if their owner is … Continue reading
I notice a difference lately
It’s hard to say when it happened, let alone guess at exactly what happened (well, maybe all the training and canine psychology and treats and practice and dog trials are paying off), and impossible to take a picture of it, … Continue reading
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Beach walk
Every time we go to Eva’s, we walk at Plum Island because it’s a no leash beach. And almost every time we go, I take pictures and feel compelled to share them.
Sunday at the trial, and after
Undeterred by our poor showing in competition on Friday, we went back for more on Sunday. In Standard, Chico went off course, had trouble with the weave poles and did something else “wrong” that I can’t quite recall, BUT he … Continue reading
Out to dinner
Eva’s Garden supplies greens, edible flowers, herbs, and more to restaurants from Portland, ME to New York City. On Saturday night a small bakery/coffeeshop/cafe near the farm, called Beach Plum, was having their test evening – the first night of … Continue reading
More on picking up poop…
Chico prefers to poop in private, deep in the bushes, off the trail, anywhere hidden. In town it can be hard for him to find a place that meets his criteria. Living in a place where I can walk Chico … Continue reading
Trip to Eva’s and the Cape
Chico and I came down to Eva’s for the weekend. For the second year in a row, we’re competing in the Cape Cod Kennel Club’s agility trial. It takes place about an hour’s drive from Eva’s farm, and it makes … Continue reading
Well said
Seen on a walk in North Brook Field, MA: So different from the one we saw in Berkeley a few months ago (see https://canibringthedog.com/2013/04/01/berkeley-on-a-sunny-tuesday/).
Can I Bring the Dog? 