I thought this was an enormous cricket, then I found out it was a giant spider. I briefly thought Steve was throwing it at me. We were trying to photograph the tiniest snake we ever saw but he got away into the grass and we found 2 of the biggest spiders ever seen around here … [Read more...]
Rescue Dog Day
Happy National Rescue Dog Day buddies! These are their most recent pics. … [Read more...]
Tilda’s 3rd year in her forever home
3 years have flown by since we first picked Tilda up from her foster after the tumultuous start to her life. You'd never know it now. She's fit and healthy. She's in tune with her sense of smell and experiences the world nose first. She does have the typical coonhound trait of … [Read more...]
Tilda competes at Barn Hunt
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 Journals
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 Journals
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...]
