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Tilda – 4 Year Rescueversary

March 29, 2021 Elizabeth

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...]

Dogs Coonhound, Rescue, Tilda

Quarantined with Duke

January 8, 2021 Elizabeth

That said, he's a fun dog to work from home with. He lazes around and prods you about twice a day to get up and go outside for a minute. He's the perfect work buddy. Not intrusive, but helpful. This year HAS been hard on the dogs in that they feel territorial and are a bit … [Read more...]

Dogs BHROM, Duke, Rescue

Duke Fits Right In

January 8, 2020 Elizabeth

Duke has been with us for a full year now! It feels like Duke has just always been here. He fits right in. He's our whiniest basset ever, but also the snuggliest. He loves to sleep and to get belly rubs. Squeaker toys that fit right in his mouth are his favorite. He is EXCELLENT … [Read more...]

Dogs BHROM, Duke, Rescue

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

Tilda earns her Novice Title

October 27, 2018 Elizabeth

We had a great day in Barn Hunt today. Tilda found all of her ratties and earned her last 2 legs of her Novice title. It took us a while to get going, but we are starting to communicate better and her confidence is growing and our trust is growing. Barn Hunt is such a fun sport. … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Coonh, Rescue, Team Tilda, Tilda

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