Thanks to Anna and Jen, we had eleven dogs run this afternoon. Jen is learning what it takes to be a handler as the antics and fast pace of a hookup occur. She knows we take off in a whirlwind to follow the happy , fast dogs as well, and does a good job of hanging on to gear, the machine , etc. as we follow a team around.
Today Anna tried 13 dogs and ran 11 dogs on three different four dog teams. The conditions are still marginal with curves of grass in some places. She's very accomplished at running dogs and nothing too untoward happened, except that Lillen, one of our main leaders, dove up the hill on the trail she walks with me every a.m. to feed the deer. "What do you mean I took the wrong trail? I take it every morning ." It was a bit unexpected for Anna (not to mention us behind her) and Anna did a great job of rallying.
Leaders were: Buffy, Ruthie (good job!); Ruthie, Lillen ; Skinny (wild to run and no wheezing) and Sherpa! (two year old, youngest kennel dog, Skinny/Liller granddaughter). Team dogs were: Josie(pulled 3x out of harness so stayed behind, again); Buddy
(wow, go Buddy!); Liller (no thanks, she said, hm!); Matilda, Kiddo, Herman, Medio and Zoom .
Although Josie didn't run, she was very excited to see Anna today, her favorite human, we think.
Photo of Anna and her first team.
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