Author Archives: annieriecken

Little bit of writer’s block going on

Chico and I have been busy, really we have, but for some reason, right now writing kinda makes me feel like this: That’s an anxious Chico, on the steps of Luther Burbank’s home. He was correctly anxious, because while we … Continue reading

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American Bloodhound Club AKC Trial

At last weekend’s trial there was no one videoing runs so I have to count on my memory. And it seems my memory is somewhat flawed. In truth, I often feel like a deer in the headlights during a competition … Continue reading

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Fun with Pepper

My friend Sandra and her family live in Marin County, north of San Francisco. The family includes a rescue dog, presumed to be mostly Tibetan Terrier, named Pepper. He and Chico, on the whole, get along well. In fact, you … Continue reading

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Most toys?

Chico is monopolizing the good stuff. Chico waited until Buddy finished burying the bone I gave Buddy, THEN Chico started on his own bone, but only after locking down his treasured flamingo, Lewis.

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Here comes the storm

Taken months ago…never posted.

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Here comes the storm

Taken months ago…never posted.

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Agility trial bonus post

Chico’s first place in Open Standard not only got him advanced to the next level in that game, it allowed me to pick him a toy. I selected a Tony Bahama (fancy!) pink flamingo. And he thought it pretty terrific. … Continue reading

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Mt Diablo DTC trial, Sacramento Feb 28 and March 2

Last weekend Chico and I went and played ‘gilities an AKC trial held by the Mount Diablo Dog Training Club and organized by Abba Dogs Trial Services. In an effort to keep from getting burned out or stressed, I entered … Continue reading

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Agility fun in California

Chico and I have done some fun agility things since we got to California. We’ve had two good private lessons with Sandy Rogers at ACE Dog Sports, doing some work on Chico’s contacts, and on getting me to move from … Continue reading

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A small confession

The truth, dear readers, is that my blog is about a month behind my real life. After the week in Camptonville, Chico and I came to Santa Cruz and it has taken me almost a month to get settled in … Continue reading

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