Category Archives: Family

Pause for a moment… By scott on 7/30/2010 4:41 PM Read More »

Today was the Alaska Herding Group show.  It’s our favorite conformation show. It’s small and only herding breeds. It’s outside, in a quiet area north of Eagle River. The site is lightly shaded, and folks just seem more relaxed. It … Continue reading →

We are off to the dog wash, not the vet, this afternoon. This morning Kate and Bing discovered the new fly trap – it’s a plastic bag you fill with water which activates the remarkably stinky bait. Flys enter and … Continue reading →

We live in midtown Anchorage, surrounded by other houses and people. We like it – we are a few minutes away from everything and have great neighbors. Our next door neighbor called this morning to deliver a bear warning. Police … Continue reading →

Bing and Kate started herding lessons with some of their relatives last Friday. Kate is still not sure about sheep. Bing is sure I am an idiot. We had fun but my ineptitude was frustrating for Bing. His turn to … Continue reading →

Kate and Bing passed their AKC Herding Instinct test today. More about that later. Meanwhile here’s Bing… And here is Kate too

Light breeze, warm blue skies. Alaska spring. Neighborhood children are out playing, very nice to see. Dogs get wound up but that’s okay. Installed the rear rack on the bike, also the bell. Added lubrication to the chain. Tomorrow Scott … Continue reading →

Snow is all gone from t/he front yard, still two large patches in the back.  We had two dumps of snow – yesterdays dump did not stick. It came down pretty heavy, though. I got sick right after getting the … Continue reading →

I received my test results for my Certified Professional Dog Trainer exam today. I passed!

I bought a second hand bike at the bike swap today. Our friend’s told us about the swap, and helped us confirm it was a good bike – the tires still have their mold marks, and the chain looks shiny … Continue reading →