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The socialization mission
When he lived in Washington, Chico was part of a multi-member family. When he moved to New Hampshire it was just “me and he.” I had a full time job and, outside work, I moved around a lot. So, I … Continue reading
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It snowed last night
Yesterday’s rain turned to snow at dusk, and there was just enough to coat the grass but not the roads (which is nice because I’m not quite ready for plowing and shoveling season). Overnight it cleared up and stayed cold, … Continue reading
Weave poles
Weave poles are a set of twelve vertical poles, 2 feet apart, that the dog has to weave through. For the dog they most unnatural obstacle in canine agility. Jumping and climbing over things and going through openings has something … Continue reading
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Tagged annie riecken, canine agility, Chico, Julie Daniels, weave poles
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This blog has a grown-up URL now
This morning I went ahead and bought the web address “canibringthedog.com” because it is more manageable and I feel it shows commitment to this lil’ project.
The dog I was dealt
Before he lived with me, Chico had at least three other homes. A family in the Washington, DC area gave him to the Humane Society for adoption and I’m not sure how long he was there before my sister’s family … Continue reading
The last five minutes
Our first lesson with Julie was on a cold January morning. After two-plus hours, I had a whole new tool kit of dog management tools to master, a list of things to work on, and a fried brain. I opened … Continue reading
Finding Julie
So, here I am, with this dog that I have no idea how to control, a dog that my vet says could be a real problem, for himself and for others. What have I gotten myself into? How much does … Continue reading
I never wanted the dog.
I never wanted the dog. Don’t misunderstand, I love dogs, pretty much all of ‘em, but I was so sure I wasn’t (at 53) grown-up enough to have a dog. I rent my abode (more about that later), I am … Continue reading
Can I Bring the Dog? 