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Lucy is here

Posted on October 11, 2015 by annieriecken

Lucy came home from a puppy workshop at Julie’s new house yesterday. Kathryn brought her, and we took her home. So far everything is peaceful. OK, there’s been a little grumping from Chico, but Lucy says “OK, your house, your … Continue reading →

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Plenty of pups

Posted on October 9, 2015 by annieriecken

On Tuesday, when it was a perfect fall day, Chico and I went for a walk with eight, yes, EIGHT, other dogs. Three Portuguese Water Dogs, three Australian Shepherds, a Mini-Aussie, and Pointer.  Chico did not engage in interactive play, … Continue reading →

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Oh happy day!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by annieriecken

Chico always has dog’s choice at the horse barn. The car door is open, the crate door is open. He can join me in playing with the horse or not. For over a year Chico has declined to get out … Continue reading →

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Chico models the upstairs bathroom tile

Posted on October 2, 2015 by annieriecken
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This is Lucy

Posted on September 27, 2015 by annieriecken

Lucy (aka Something or Other Kennel’s Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, aka Lucille Marie when she’s bad) is part of a litter of collies that were planned and conceived just before the breeder was diagnosed with some awful and … Continue reading →

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Agility equipment moving

Posted on September 24, 2015 by annieriecken

Today I threw some of our agility props into the car and set them up in the field at the new house. We did some jumping and weaving, and Chico did some unauthorized sniffing, and we’ll do more there as … Continue reading →

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After almost six years,

Posted on September 20, 2015 by annieriecken

I may be getting the hang of this dog training stuff. Last night, Chico wouldn’t eat dinner, kibble with some wet food on top. Said it was poison and he wanted nothing to do with it. He said the same … Continue reading →

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Ossipee Pine Barrens walk

Posted on September 17, 2015 by annieriecken

Didn’t we pick a fine day to visit the pine barrens for a walk?

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It’s hard work

Posted on September 15, 2015 by annieriecken

but someone has to kill the stuffie.

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Two Lights

Posted on September 14, 2015 by annieriecken

South of Portland, Maine is a park and light house, and perhaps even more importantly, a lobster shack also called Two Lights. I picked up a visiting friend at the bus in Dover last week, on a day that was … Continue reading →

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