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The Joys of Dog Photography

Seriously, my hat is off to all the professional dog photographers, and maybe even more so to regular dog owners, who can successfully pose their dogs side by side with their hard-earned dog sports ribbons and achieve an acceptable brag photo. Such a simple thing, you would think. I see them on Facebook all theContinue reading “The Joys of Dog Photography”

May is Full of Promises

Oh, what a glorious morning! Well, maybe not outside. Out there, it’s overcast, with a light breeze misting us with intermittent drizzling rain. Bare tree branches, receding snow banks and muddy earth greet the eye. But since I’m luxuriating in a morning of complete idleness, it’s glorious enough for me. How did Rogers & HammersteinContinue reading “May is Full of Promises”

And … I’m Home Again

Threats of snow did not deter intrepid K9 Nose Work competitors this past weekend. Frigid temperatures and slushy mud puddles did not dim the smiles. It was the first NACSW K9 Nose Work trial of the year, and it was well attended. Four full days of trialing flew by in a blur; the advanced NW3Continue reading “And … I’m Home Again”

Volunteer Day in Chugiak

Spoiler alert. This is going to be a fairly short blog entry. It’s 8:00 pm. Ronni and I are snugged up in our cozy little home away from home and I’m exhausted. Volunteering at a K9 Nose Work trial doesn’t generally include as much walking as a trial day, but it can mean a longContinue reading “Volunteer Day in Chugiak”