Tag Archives: Dogs

Why do dogs roll in stinky stuff?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by annieriecken

Chico simply adores rolling in stinky things. Poop, especially if it’s frozen, and dead things, seemingly the slimier and smellier the better. Of course, Chico’s not exactly the only dog to feel this way and I have discussed the question … Continue reading →

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Sooo, tell me, what else have ya got?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by annieriecken

I’ve been reading an interesting book on dog behavior, physiology, and history: Stephen Budiansky’s The Truth About Dogs, An Inquiry into the Ancestry, Social Conventions, Mental Habits, and Moral Fiber of Canis familiaris. There’s a lot of interesting science in … Continue reading →

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Silverton Sporting Ranch, part two

Posted on February 28, 2012 by annieriecken

The main attraction of the weekend at Silverton Sporting Ranch was our guided snowshoe walk. Denise said that our ultimate destination was a small hunting camp on her land. She had gone there on snow mobile earlier that morning to … Continue reading →

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Silverton Sporting Ranch

Posted on February 22, 2012 by annieriecken

We had quite the field trip in mid-February. My longtime friend K got a deal on a lodging, food, and guided snowshoe expedition package at the Silverton Sporting Ranch in Canaan, Maine. K’s husband couldn’t make it, the place is … Continue reading →

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