Took the dogs out in the ‘dobies tonight, like I’ve been doing just about every night for awhile. The dogs need it and I definitely need it after sitting in front of a computer most of the day. I’m trying to teach the misfits to stay in the truck until I tell them they can…… Continue reading Musings on a September evening…
Category: Rat Terrier
Another excursion in the field
All the dogs join me when I go out to irrigate our field. They love to play in the water and investigate the prairie dog holes. They usually stay relatively close to me, but sometimes they run down with the big dogs to check out all the scents in the prairie dog town at the…… Continue reading Another excursion in the field
Maddie hunting
Went out to put food out for the pups this morning and discovered that my little Maddie didn’t need much to eat! She is now 15 weeks old and doing well, despite being the smallest of the litter. She’s my girl! Here’s a video of her with her mouse. I have no idea how she…… Continue reading Maddie hunting
Sammie and Joy – Mother and daughter
I continue to be amazed at how close Sammie and her daughter Joy are. They play together on a regular basis and frequently sleep together. At night, they both jump on the bed and sleep with us, while the other dogs sleep either on the floor, doggie beds, the couch/futon or the pups in the…… Continue reading Sammie and Joy – Mother and daughter
Training puppies
When I can, I bring one of the pups into the house to do a bit of basic training and get them used to the collar and leash. I don’t leave a collar on any of the pups since they are still really playful. Right now I am working with basic sit and working on…… Continue reading Training puppies
