Tuesday 28 October 2014

Camping Training



Last week our friend Julia was here visiting and helping out at the kennel. We stayed busy, busy, busy for the 10 days she was here - running dogs everyday, checking/working on some trails, and even squeezing in some 'non sled dog' things like horseback riding and watching a herding clinic at the neighbours!
Julia and Julie, Me and Babe
My friend and neighbour Lisa Wright giving a herding clinic. Always fun to watch working dogs work!







We also took the time to introduce some of the youngsters to camping. It went SHOCKINGLY well!



Astro catching a fish. Awesome photo by Julia

A good run over to our campground to take the edge off everyone, some water and a snack, then time to 'take a break'...

The veterans know the routine and settled down quickly...

Top notch front end of Smartie, Molly, Tess and Tramp

 
Trampie showing her kids how it is done.
Fletch is a professional camper!!!




...it took the rookies a bit longer, but none of the 'theatrics' I was expecting....


Vader wondering what the HECK we are doing!

And eventually they got it!

Julia and I started a little campfire, had some coffee, meat on a stick and marsh mellows! All good!


Yummy elk sausage!



The dogs got some loving and attention ...

Crackle, Julia and Google

Loving up my leaders!

...before a shorter journey home. Lessons well learned that will set a great foundation for the youngsters futures!!!

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