Even though it looks like snow is coming next week, it still feels like spring is in the air! Our swamp lily is blooming, always a sure sign of spring around here. We are surprised by how dry it is! Compare this photo of the swamp lily from 2017 to the one this year in 2021. They … [Read more...]
Duke Sniffing Dandelions
I haven't posted much Duke content lately and I want to make sure he doesn't get jealous! Nobody can stand up to a jealous basset hound! We were out on a walkabout and as I was photographing these newly sprouted dandelions, here was my buddy, coming along to check out fresh … [Read more...]
Team Tilda – Barn Hunt Class 4-14-2021
It was our 2nd week back to classes with Coach Karli after more than a year off. This time, class started earlier in the day, 3:30. That's an ideal time for Tilda. She's happy and active and focused in the afternoon. It's hard to factor the dog's ideal time of day into trialing, … [Read more...]
Return to Barn Hunt classes!
Tilda and I were able to return to Barn Hunt classes tonight! We've been away for over a year. It was so fun. I probably talked all the dog people's ears off. I'm not sure about my dog, but I'm definitely under-socialized. On the actual training side of things, I'm proud of … [Read more...]
Tilda – 4 Year Rescueversary
We've had Tilda for 4 YEARS! Oh my how far we've come. She's estimated to be 5 years old now and boy has she matured into a beautiful, fun dog. She is my heart dog. She & I are so bonded. We've become a team through Barn Hunt, but even better, we've become a whole pack over … [Read more...]
Tilda Barking Audio Capture
Coonhounds can bark 100 times a minute. That's a fun fact I heard John Hurley share on a dog show once and that I feel in my bones. In this otherwise calming bird video, Tilda barks 23 times in 30 seconds by my count. She's definitely off pace here, and this is NOT her most … [Read more...]
