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Success! Having made it through all the walking Rhonda’s nose work trial had entailed on Saturday, on both even and uneven ground, I had crawled into bed tired to the bone, but exuberant. Sunday morning, day two of the 4-day K9 Nose Work trial, arrived too early for me. Laying in bed with eyes closed,Continue reading “My Jaunty Gentleman”

Arriving at a dog sports event the evening before it starts puts a smile on my face, gets my heart pumping and engenders an almost giddy feeling of anticipation. It also gives me time to settle myself and the dogs in, take a walk to accustom the dogs to the new environment, and get aContinue reading “Finding My Balance”

Mid May in Alaska seldom starts the day with t-shirt weather. Friday, May 20th, was no exception, dawning clear, sunny and a chilly 43°. Temps were forecast to be in the 60s, but that was hours away. My mood that morning was a mix of emotions as I sat patiently waiting for my turn toContinue reading “Sunshine and Perseverance”