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Perhaps it is my fault

Two things this morning. First, I am trying to finish a post about last weekend but for some reason I can’t upload my photos right now and want the post to be in its full glory when you see it. … Continue reading

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AKC and trees

Last Thursday Chico and I went to run throughs at Julie’s and we did great at some tricky stuff. There was one move we were all trying, send out to the right over a jump and then the dog needs to do … Continue reading

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Big bone

My reading says that raw bones are both safe and good for dogs, especially for keeping teeth clean. I prefer to give my dog a bone to spending time brushing his teeth, thank you very much. Beef leg bones were available at … Continue reading

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What was so darned important about that ribbon anyhow?

Looking at my actions the last couple days, I’m feeling like I exhibited some of the behaviors of someone who cares more about the ribbons than the dog and I never want that to be true. I admit to being quite pleased by the … Continue reading

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And here’s something even cooler than a new title

At one point during yesterday’s agility trial, Chico and I were hanging out at the back of the arena space. I was sitting on a low perch, Chico sprawled at my feet, just kind of watching the goings on. Someone … Continue reading

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Advanced Jumpers title

My good dog and agility team mate Chico earned himself a fancy ribbon today. His P2 Jumpers title. Fastest title we ever got, under six months to get three qualifying runs. The fact that there are no weave poles in … Continue reading

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Jackman Pond and a big step

There’s a nice walk that circles Jackman Pond. It’s longer than a short walk, shorter than a long walk, close to home, and underused by me and almost everyone else (as far as I can tell, only once have I … Continue reading

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Seen on Thursday morning’s walk

Here’s a nice sky scene I would not have noticed were I not out walking with my pal Chico.

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950 pounds of crazy meets 40 pounds of nervous

A few weeks ago, no, now that I think about it, it was back in mid August, Chico and I had a bad incident with Dakota, the horse I ride. We were out in one of the fields, walking along, nice … Continue reading

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Tidying trees

Chico and I spent a couple hours at the new house (which needs a name, and we’re working on that) on Monday while a local crew trimmed some branches overhanging the roof and driveway, took out a couple dead or dying trees, … Continue reading

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