Archive for the 'Outdoor Adventures ' Category
Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria: day trip
Fort Stevens: The fact that there weren’t any seals in Astoria didn’t matter… Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria is a GREAT place to take the dogs for a run. You can drive onto the beach which was a...
by Christy Caplan
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August 18, 2015 
Tally-ho! In’s and Out’s of Doxie Field Trials
Tally-ho! In the dictionary Tally-ho… is a largely British phrase, which originated from the activity of foxhunting, and other forms of hunting with hounds, shouted when a rider or follower sees the fox (or other quarry). In our Doxie Field Trials...
by Christy Caplan
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May 25, 2015 
Senior Dogs: Bruiser’s 12th birthday at the beach
Bruiser’s 12th birthday celebration was this past weekend on the coast. Out of our three beautiful dogs, I know Bruisy the best. He’s twelve years young and the longest relationship I’ve ever had with a four legged friend. We...
by Christy Caplan
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May 4, 2015 
Nosework with Sherman…and Walter
A few weeks ago, both Sherman and Walter participated in Washington’s first Element Specialty Trial. You can find more here: http://www.nacsw.net/trial-calendar-information/element-specialty-trials. These just became a reality this past April. I love them as they only take half a day –...
by Christy Caplan
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July 31, 2014 
The Superior Canine Nose – Sense of Smell
Walter’s second time in the field was this past Sunday. He received a fourth place ribbon in the Open All Age Dogs class during the Greater Portland Dachshund Club Field Trials in Castlerock, Washington. His first field trial experience was...
by Christy Caplan
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April 24, 2014 
RIP Mick: Police K9 Falls -A Tribute To Working Dogs
Maybe it’s the music I’m listening to, maybe it’s the fact that a Police K9 was shot yesterday protecting his partner, maybe it’s all the beautiful stories I just read on Facebook about lives being saved and children growing up...
by Christy Caplan
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April 18, 2014 
Take your dogs on Spring adventures: essential gear
Spring adventures in the mountains provide two things you don’t get any other season. You have access to snowy trails as well as your favorite summer paths. The water cascading down from the mountain also gives spectacular scenery. Before you...
by Christy Caplan
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April 6, 2014 Winter Activities: With Your Four Legged Friend
Exercise with your dog, despite the weather. Or at least consider taking your dog out for training and activities that help bond you both closer together. Following are a few new activities and things to consider when taking your four...
by Christy Caplan
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February 12, 2009 
Keeping my nose to the ground… lesson 1
My first post on my life with dogs – three hounds to be exact. What I want to address in this first post is the lesson these furry kids are always teaching me when we’re on walks. I watch them...
by Christy Caplan
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February 5, 2009 
