2-19-10 A Thinking Dog

While lying about on a sunny winter’s day, what is a puppy pondering?

Is she thinking of the next great invention?

Does she imagine her next meal?

Is she wondering when her cousin will come again to play?

Maybe it’s a bigger, worldly issue?

Global warming?

Let’s face it. There are some things we’ll just never know about our pupper wuppers!

2-14-10 LOVE Sonnet

Puppy Love
I can’t think of a better day than Valentine’s Day to do a sonnet. I recently found a sonnet that I wrote while studying Shakespeare (some years ago). In fact, that class was my all time favorite. It was taught by an incredible, enthusiastic and inspirational professor, Dr. Gordon Lell. Sadly, he passed [...]

2-8-10 Pole Wrapping Evidence

More action packed footage from the race! Just for clarification, Gus is Abby’s “cousin.” He is an energetic and loving Black Lab that has visited us on occasion. He has a friendly disposition and warm personality.

Here you can see that Gus and Renae got off to a fast start. It’s a good thing, too, as [...]

2-6-10 City of Lakes Loppet- Skijoring

When skijoring, the first step is to clip on the belt, very important, or you won’t be connected to your canine.

Here Anita is assisting Renae with her belt. Shortly after this photo, the race began. There were about 130 skiers with dogs. It’s quite a sight- poodles, dalmations, huskies (of course) and many more types [...]