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Tilda competes at Barn Hunt

October 28, 2019 Elizabeth

Team Tilda

Tilda & I had a good day at Barn Hunt on Saturday. We dropped back to Novice B. Our first run was good. She climbed a bale and I remembered that's a good sign she's into something. She doesn't usually climb without being coaxed or finding a rat. No video of that run. Our 2nd … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Novice, Team Tilda, Tilda

Yard Finds!

September 11, 2019 Elizabeth

Some things we've found in the yard this spring & summer. … [Read more...]

Blogging, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring, Summer Acorn, Garter Snake, Morel Mushroom, Snakeskin

Barn Hunt Journals

May 11, 2019 Elizabeth

Another super fun day at Barn Hunt. Tilda hunted well, but no Open Q yet. She tunneled, climbed and found one rat both runs. We just need to focus a little more and she'll be able to find both rats. Per usual, I screwed something up. I always say she's a natural and I'm the one … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Open, Team Tilda, Tilda

Barn Hunt Journals

April 6, 2019 Elizabeth

Tilda & I absolutely love Barn Hunt. If you have interest in this dog sport, this is the class for you. It's open to all dogs, no need to be an AKC or UKC registered pure breed. There honestly are not a ton of hounds but I think it's a great sport for hounds. It's helped … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Dogs, Team Tilda, Tilda

2 Years of Tilda

March 29, 2019 Elizabeth

Well, it's now been 2 years with this sweet girl in our home. She's learned SO much. When we went to see her in her foster home, she had no sense of being a hound. Now, she's starting to really see the world through her nose and it's making her so much fun. I just love hounds! … [Read more...]

Dogs Coonhound, Rescue, Tilda

Tilda – Year in Review

March 29, 2019 Elizabeth

Another year with our beautiful coonhound rescue Tilda. She just continues to advance in her training and her confidence. She is the sweetest dog. Here's some photos of this year! Also, this dog can DIG! … [Read more...]

Dogs Coonhound, Rescue, Tilda

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