dog training

Testing the Knee

Testing the Knee

Saturday, I went on a 3 mile walk with Java. It took me 90 minutes at my relatively slow pace. I spent a lot of time working on getting Java to heel. I usually let her walk in front of me as, honestly, I just get tired of yelling at her to heel and jerking…

Java is a GOOD Dog!

Java is a GOOD Dog!

Java spent her first day in the kennel today. A realtor was coming for a walk through the house, so I figured it was as good a day as any to give a full day a try. Java seemed to be just fine when I got home. But I don’t think she understands that she…

Nowthen Threshing Show

Nowthen Threshing Show

Sunday afternoon, I headed to the Nowthen Threshing Show, where I met up with my cousin A and her husband B. They arrived on B’s Harley. It’s so fun to see my cousin decked out in leather! I’m working on convincing her she needs a biker babe t-shirt. I caught the tractor “Parade of Power”…

Simply Maarvelous!

Simply Maarvelous!

After last weekend’s heat and humidity and then several days of rain, the weather today was absolutely stunning and I spent pretty much the whole day out enjoying it. This morning I took Java for a walk at the Rum River. I bought new tennies, cross-trainers, last weekend to replace my worn out walking shoes…