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Building drive
Despite his hyper-vigilance, Chico is a pretty laid back guy without a lot of natural drive. The other day Julie had me working on getting Chico excited for the weaves. We played a game called “Do you see?” Julie was … Continue reading
Bye-bye P2 Gamblers
Clean run in Gamblers. I got lost twice in Jumpers, Chico saved it once, but I was too far off the mark the second time and sent him off course.
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Another weather vs. agility trial situation
This is starting to feel awfully familiar…snow is predicted to come sometime this afternoon and last until early morning (the most snowfall is predicted for 4 PM until 2 AM). We need to be an hour and a half away at … Continue reading
Snowshoein’
In our neighborhood, this endless parade of snowstorms have only dropped about six or eight inches per storm. Six or eight inches of lovely, dry, powdery, department store Christmas window snow. The skiers are thrilled, and I’m enjoying it on snowshoe. … Continue reading
Not about a dog
The wood-burning stove pictured here is the one I have selected for my house. It’s so simple as to be elegant. I ought not be too surprised to find it in a design magazine, there’s only one dealer in eastern … Continue reading
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Plans are made to be changed
Blizzard watch for tomorrow, but I have a plan. We got up this morning, drove through light snow, arrived at the trial at 10, rather earlier than I thought we needed to be, but I didn’t know but that people would cancel … Continue reading
Agility Adventure
Chico seems to be doing well. He can run in the deep snow on an hour walk and come home sound. I have a stretching plan for him from Dr Amanda, for before and after running agility. We have one class on … Continue reading
Agility winter camp, once removed
Julie is having a Winter Agility Camp this weekend and I offered to help with the food in exchange for a chance to run the courses. It’s a good deal for both of us – notice I am presuming Julie … Continue reading
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My wonderful dog is hurt
On Saturday morning I woke up all happy and proud for Chico and excited to go back and do more ‘gilities the next day. It was not to be. Chico could hardly stand up, he couldn’t manage the stairs, he … Continue reading
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Can I Bring the Dog? 