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Christmas 2011

2011-12-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2011

And now it's time for a bath

What did ya get dad?

The old teaching the young how to open gifts

The happy couple Jeremy and Sarah

Here are a few pictures from Christmas 2011 and it is defiantly one to remember. My son proposed to his girl friend Sarah of 4 years, she said YES. :) The weather was nice enough for Larry to go fishing down at the pond and caught a couple of nice bass. Ginger and Flirt enjoyed the romp and Ginger loved the pond, that means a bath in the near future for her and the entire gang.

Christmas Eve, Green Chili Bacon Cheeseburgers

2011-12-24T16:39:00.000-08:00

Not sure if there is too many things better than a green chile, cheese, bacon cheese burger, YUMMY!!!!!

Pretty Miss Ginger Snap

2011-12-18T13:40:00.000-08:00

Too Cute

2011-12-11T15:57:00.001-08:00

Cardi Claus

2011-12-09T17:37:00.001-08:00

Cardi Claus left the mother load, not only goodies for the dogs, treats and toys, but
there are goodies for the human folks too. A TN package from Laura Prosser of Liberty Cardigans.
Jeremy got into the moon pies, that TN boy is coming out. I'm hiding that TN whiskey.
Flirt got first dibs on toys and the ornament is just beautiful. Thanks Laura.

Making Dog Food

2011-12-03T08:51:00.000-08:00

Well I continue to make my gangs dog food (was not sure I'd continue after the first time). I feed them 50% raw and 50% high quality kibble. This batch will contain beef 80/20, pears, cranberries, zucchini, green beans, carrots and garlic. I paid no more then $.99 a pound for any of the items, thanks to Penni for answering my many questions. I love my dogs, my dogs love it and love me for spending time fixing their chow.
OH By the way GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

PETiQuette

2011-12-01T19:58:00.000-08:00

I purchased a new book called PETiQuette for the multi-pet household, I'm hoping to get some problem solving suggestions as I now have a pack. Jeremy (my son), Ginger and myself miss Amelia and are ready for her to come home. My old dogs, which believe it or not must include my pride and joy, Flirt must have a very happy, content and non traumatic life. This book talks about jealous and such which I believe is in my pack. I'll let you know how it all goes.

Tracking Sunday

2011-11-27T10:57:00.000-08:00

Went out and met Jimbo at Bernheim Forest for tracking, he first tracked William and said he did good. Made him figure it out and he did, Good Boy.
Next up was Ginger and me and I'm proud to say we both did very well. Jimbo was walking behind us and I was telling him different things about the ground cover and where the scent was going with the wind, etc. Ginger tracks very different then William, even though I do not track William I started with him so now I'm stepping back and going in to this with a fresh look. I felt really good about our tracking Sunday.
On another note Amelia has been up at Bonnie's and free whelped 6 puppies sired by Heidi's Rush. She is being a very good mama.
Attaching a picture of Amelia's puppies and a picture of Ginger taking a nap on Bonnie's GSD, Gryphon.

Bernheim/Tracking/Clicker Sunday

2011-11-13T11:06:00.000-08:00

We went to Bernheim this morning to track and we ended up doing some clicker work. First was Willey Man and he informed me that he would not stick his head in that hole. Next came Ginger and I figured it was a great time to do some clicker training. As you can see she had no problems sticking her head through that hole so I could get a shot with my phone. Too Cute. :)

A GREAT Couple of Days

2011-10-30T12:58:00.000-07:00

All I can say is I feel very special. Friday I celebrated my 20th year at UofL Dental School and Saturday I turned 50 years old. These are pictures highlighting the many specials things. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

Ginger Watching the USDAA Nationals

2011-10-15T13:06:00.001-07:00

Ginger and her sheltie friend Hank went and watched some of the USDAA nationals being held right here in Louisville, boy am I lucky. She was over the top, especially watching them wicked fast dogs run and we sat right in front of the chute. Pam and I are heading back this evening for one of the finals. We got to watch some cardis run, I'm hoping Olivia will be in the finals this evening. Letti and Shelly won the 8" performance Grand Prix last night. Go Cardis!!

BEAUTIFUL

2011-10-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

I got my photos from Doug Greig for the CWCCWR and all I can say is Ginger is beautiful.
I can not Thank Janet enough, every time I see a show photo or a candid for that matter I am reminded how lucky I am. She is also a complete silly goofy girl, and makes me laugh.

October Morning at Bernheim Forest

2011-10-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

FUN Weekend

2011-09-18T15:43:00.001-07:00

I went down to Chattanooga to play thing on a string (conformation) with Ginger and took Flirt to play in the coursing field. This is a place where your dogs can be WILD!!! You have to get 3 Q's for your CA (coursing ability) and that's just what Miss Flirt did. I also got to share my love of New Mexican food w/ Janet and Laura, I made spinach enchiladas, one of my favorite. I think they enjoyed. Then I get home and there's a go-cart in the drive way. I took Flirt, my friend Pam and her husband for a ride, that was really fun too. Also if you notice Flirt is in front of the Louisville flag as they have the bragging rights for the next year a state rival. Go Louisville!!

This Is For The Birds

2011-08-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

Well I usually use dehydrated raw but I had purchased 20# of chicken thighs and quarters and my organ meat. I definitely did not want it to go bad so I picked up apples, oranges, squash, carrots and broccoli. I had already purchased a meat grinder, great knife, poultry scissors, etc. this was on the advice of Miss Raw.
So off I went to grind up everything, this is a really, really messy job. Broccoli is a pain to grind, don't ask me why but it is. OK then we go on to the meat, I thought I had a decent grinder but I had to stop many times to clean the blades of bone, I was getting a little frustrated, OK a little more then frustrated.
Now I'm on the down hill slide, not. Putting everything in containers is a royal pain the the butt.
I started with the total amount to feed 5 dogs per feeding per bag and decided that was not very practical for me. Then I thought why not make medallions so I made some 2oz ones for Ginger and Amelia, very slow process. I'm getting better as the night goes on, did I tell you I'm a slow learner. :) I brought out my 1/8 cup measure and it makes medallions pretty damn close to 1 oz so that's what were doing. I put as many possible on a pizza tray and freeze then into bags in the deep freeze. I average about 50 per bag, I'm still not done and this is the second day, did I tell you this is a real pain in the ass.
So I figure making 26#'s of raw will take this average bear around 14 hours. I really don't have an extra 14 hours so I will stick with the dehydrated unless I get some game meat this fall for free or really cheap.
Did I tell you MY DOGS LOVE ME FOR THIS.

Ginger goes to school

2011-08-20T12:26:00.000-07:00

Ginger started obedience class this past Thursday evening and there is a mixture of breeds.
We have GSD's, Airedale Terrier, Min Schnauzer, and a few others and Gingers liked every one she meet. Looking forward to seeing her learn and grow, she's a smart little whipper snapper.

CWCCWR

2011-08-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

For the most part I had a wonderful time up in Oberlin, OH at the Western Reserve. The Greig Family is such a wonderful bunch of folks who work so very hard and do it for the love of this wonderful breed. The downer was the Janet had to head home early to care for her mother and we missed her company. There was just tons of good stuff from the weekend and the most BEUATIMUS girl in the world, that would be Ginger had a very good weekend. She placed in the ribbons all 6 times she was shown in a very competitive class of beautiful dogs, two of which were her sisters. One of her rosettes is MIA, but here is the results: Friday 3rd Sweeps (her sisters Lowri 2nd and Sally 4th), regular class 2nd (sister Lowri 1st) and Reserve Winner Bitch under Cathy O (sister Lowri was WB). Saturday 3rd sweeps, I told Cheryl K I was tired of looking at her and Lowri's back ends and I was going to bet there butts and that is exactly what we did, Ginger 1st regular class. Sunday 3rd sweeps (I see a pattern) and regular class 1st again. Ok now for Miss Flirty, first she had to relearn to gait on grass and not hop, but she got the hang of it. She placed 1st under Cathy O, I'm very proud of this. I learned alot this weekend some wonderful grooming tips, thanks Cheryl M and also some handling tips, you would think I've never been in the ring before, thanks Susan S. Many many thanks to Susan and Cheryl for packing me and my dogs in her van. :) Cheryl was trying to take a picture of me with all the luggage but I caught her.

A Bunch of Stuff

2011-07-19T15:57:00.000-07:00

A lot to report about. I went out west and visited with my family, check on my mom and I also got to visit w/ Penni, Holmes and Naughty Nola. I really needed a cardi fix by then, Thanks Penni.
While home I did make a trip to Ojo Caiente and had some girl time with my sister which I always enjoy.
I missed Miss Flirts 8th birthday so we celebrated with Willie Man, his 11th birthday on July 15. I went to Three Dog Bakery and got goodies for all the dogs, it was hard letting Flirt and William pick out the ones they wanted.
Next I went up to Marshall, MI with Bonnie for Gingers be-butt and we came home with a 3 pt major. I would have liked both of them but I shared with Bonnie and her cute little girl Laney.

Ginger Watching The Cows

2011-07-04T17:55:00.000-07:00

USDAA

2011-07-02T17:12:00.000-07:00

Well we tried to qualify for USDAA agility nationals that will be held in Louisville, KY in October but fell a little short. I was able to get a team Q w/ Bonnie and Lilly our team is The Long and Short of It, cute huh. :) I also squeaked out a Steeplechase Q today. It's a little unfair as if there are not enough 8" dogs they have to compete with the 12" dogs. Flirt and I came in 2nd as she is usually very competitive, so it was 1st 12" dog 2nd 8" dog 3rd 12" dog and that is all they allow to qualify. My friend had a clean run and would have Q'd but they only allow 3 dogs to advance. Boy this is a little confusing. We also have a Grand Prix Q but at last I needed at least 2 Q's in Grand Prix and or 2 Q's in Steeplechase. Well I guess I will just cheer everyone on, buy some stuff and they have great vendors and probably do a little volunteering. I LOVE MY FLIRT with all my HEART.

Ginger and I did really good

2011-06-26T13:01:00.000-07:00

We went tracking this morning and I am pleased to say that this was the first time there was no food, 3 turns and I wanted her to be on a harness so she can learn the difference between the many jobs she has to do. Also did I tell you we really don't do this very often, as a matter of fact it's been several weeks. Well she did super, she read the turns and this is also a learning thing for me too. Jimbo was behind us and we both worked through the little area where the growth was very low and the sent had puddled up. We were very pleased with Ginger. Not sure but I'd love to see if I could get her ready for OH tracking.

My little helper

2011-05-29T18:46:00.000-07:00

Ginger felt like it was her job to help me sweep and dust, well not really help I think it was more of a hinder. She attacked the broom and that was loads of fun and with the same gusto she got the dust rag, made those jobs take twice as long but they were a bunch more fun with my little helper.

Ginger and The Sheep

2011-05-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a video of Ginger at 5 months old on sheep and If I do say so myself she is pretty damn cute. Joyce said she was a bold little girl and she is just way too cute, oh I already said that. :) She spent maybe 10 minutes out there. There are two video links, enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/hapwdog2#p/u/3/2ZHRgMcUetQ

http://www.youtube.com/user/hapwdog2#p/u/2/exz-Z0W1DNg

I got it.

2011-05-08T15:27:00.000-07:00

We went herding again Saturday in Irvine, KY beautiful little farm. I've tried this a few times before, I'm sure I can count them on one hand, but I got it this time. This herding stuff is tough. Joyce took Amelia in at first and she did OK. Then I took the helm, Amelia was much more settle with me there was balance we actually moved the sheep slowly in a somewhat straight line, not lots of circles changed directions, really quite smooth and it was really FUN. :).
Ginger went in with Joyce and when I get the video I will post she was too much fun.
Joyce was very impressed and called her a bold little girl, she was a total blast to watch. There was a local newspaper reporter there doing a segment on Randy and his dogs but they also took some pictures of Amelia and Ginger and some info so hopefully we will see them in the news.
I sure hope I win the lottery so I can continue this herding because it's fun not quite as fun as agility but I think I have the bug.

The Girl Did Good

2011-04-25T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well we had fun herding on Saturday in Evansville, IN with Joyce Burnham. The weather was very cooperative since we have had 6" of rain and are expecting another 5".
This was the first time Amelia had been on sheep and she did GOOD!
Yes the bad dog did good. I met a gal from Albuquerque out in the middle of Evansville,
she lives in Madison, KY with her cattle dog, her name was Emily and I hope to see them again.
Cathy with Jack (BC) and Georgette with Wicked (Sheltie) were my companions and I have to admit that the border collie did the best of the three for the first time out. We have some video and as soon as the girls Georgette and Cathy can get me the clip I will post it.
So recap we had FUN!

Herding

2011-04-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

Well we are going herding with the bad dog tomorrow, that would be Amelia. I'll let you know how that adventure goes.

LAZY SUNDAY Picture Day, Highlight on Ginger

2011-04-17T10:48:00.001-07:00

Look at this baby move

2011-04-10T18:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Ginger in the back yard after she helped me rake and after she tracked and after getting lost taking our walk in Bernheim Forest. I had an idea where we were but I must have missed our turn and a 30 minute walk turned into an hour and a 1/2. Like a dummie I didn't even bring my phone or water, do I win dunce for the day? Oh well all I can say is look at this baby move.

AKC National Agility Championship 2011

2011-04-04T04:38:00.000-07:00

Well after 3 clean rounds at this years AKC agility nationals Flirt and I were in 31st place out of 107 8" dogs, all I can say is WOW. This was my first and I have to say I had a grand time, and the caliber of dogs was amazing.

WOW, two in one day.

2011-03-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

Have a said I just LOVE my pup Ginger. Well if not I do! I was getting ready to attend a dedication for a dog park today, Michael Kay Dog Park. Looked out the window and little Ginger was making her own fun. Enjoy.

Flirts MACH Runs November 2009

2011-03-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

For some odd reason I can not update my website and I have wanted the world to see Flirt's MACH runs so I thought I'd use my blog. So if there is anyone out there who can do some web site stuff for a reasonable fee I'd love to hear from you.

Next is our JWW run for the 2nd half of that last double Q, a high light of my life.

Here is our MACH Celebration :) Yeah Flirty I am so very proud of you.

Really Good March Cluster

2011-03-20T17:42:00.001-07:00

Here is some of the loot from this past Louisville Cluster 2011.
All those awards are WB, BOW for a 3 pt major (Amelia) RWB (Amelia).
BOS from the veterans class over 16 yes you read that right 16 specials with my pride and joy FLIRT then over to the agility ring and got a Q in EX B JWW and the next day a Q in EX B STD. To say the least I was ecstatic, over the top and I got some of the nicest complements telling me they loved watching me show Flirt and this was from some folks I respect so very much.

A Beatiful Day for a Walk at Bernheim Forest

2011-03-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

After William, Amelia and Ginger went tracking we took a little stroll around the ponds at Bernheim Forest, it's a BEAUTIFUL day. Walking 5 is much more difficult than walking 4.

Can you believe it?

2011-03-12T17:51:00.001-08:00

This is the first post for more than a year, I hope I am better about this blogging stuff in the coming year, that is 2011. Today was a beautiful day and I am so happy I was able to be outside and enjoy it. We had run thrus at Shamrock I took Flirt, Amelia and Ginger out to play and run Miss Flirt in preparation for GLTC's March Cluster. Here is a picture of "Ginger" Mockingbird-Wyncrest's I Believe In Magic sitting quite pretty in the tunnel.

Bernheim Snow Day

2010-01-09T15:25:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful outing with the dogs at Bernheim Forest today. It was peaceful; everything was blanketed with snow and I felt at peace with myself and all around me. I had felt a little bummed about Flirt's rehab as we had a little set back this week but I now feel hopeful that she will have a full recovery and or we will learn to cope with her bicep tendentious. I really think she is having smypothy pains for her handler. :)

Jeter, my funny little dog

2009-12-30T15:40:00.000-08:00

Jeter will be 11 years old February 11th, my first cardigan.
My son told me she has selective hearing.
We did an experiment, first just said her name, now she was only 3 feet from me and then I said, "cookie" and she jumped up. Yes I do think she is getting a little hard of hearing but really. :)

A good year

2009-12-28T17:56:00.000-08:00

I have to say I am very pleased with the year of 2009; Flirt obtained her MACH, one of the high points in my life. We also qualified again this year for the AKC agility nationals. William got certified in tracking this past weekend with his handler Jim Jenkins and Jeter is feeling so good since I have been giving her adequan injections. For the most part I am a happy person but I do plan on getting in better shape for the 2010 year, I really want to run agility when I'm 60 plus. Flirt is in rehab for bicep tendonitis and I think we are making a nice recovery. I am not always the best when it come to at home treatment, but I do try. Here is wishing everyone one a wonderful 2010.

Funny Thing

2009-12-24T15:16:00.000-08:00

It's a funny thing our dogs, I tried moving the placement of where I feed them and messed them all up. Yes they are getting pretty old, one is 11, 10 and 6 and have been eating in the same spot for the number of years they have been alive, well they won the bowls are staying in the general area of where they were.
While I'm at it I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Best Agility Weekend Ever

2009-11-01T19:32:00.000-08:00

What can I say is my girl's the best, as I can now call her MACH Flirt. :)
We started our agility journey November 2005, in 2007 she had her MX and MXJ and now in 2009 I can call her MACH Flirt. It was so great being there with friends at Agility Club of Evansville where it all started. The folks are great, you just got a love em. I think this feeling will be here for quite a while.

Really Good Agility Weekend

2009-09-07T18:38:00.000-07:00

Flirt is really an awesome teammate in agility as we usually place in the ribbons with the top dogs. When you place in the ribbons behind Polly (Cardigan), Ferdy (Pap) and Grace (Jack), it's not a bad weekend. Flirt came home with her 16th and 17th QQ, 3 4th's and a Q (5th) and 56 MACH points. We double Q'd on Saturday and Monday and Sundays runs were also very nice. My girl is just awesome, I love her. :)

Buzz Man

2009-07-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

As promised here is a picture of Buzz the English Springer Spaniel I run.
Don't you just LOVE those ears. :) I do.

Fun at Bernheim Forest

2009-07-19T16:50:00.000-07:00

I tried my hand at geocaching, Thanks to Alex (Buzz's owner), she gave me a wonderful gift for running Buzz. A seeing eye chihuahua (GPS) I think I'll call her Rosita Chiquita. :) So off we went to the forest and it was only right that Alex accompany me in our first quest. Alex told me the Dr. put her on new meds that made her stupid, she wasn't kidding. Like a dummy I asked her which way do you want to go? She said let follow the creek bed. So we did. It was dry at first but then we ran into some water and William tried his best to avoid the water, in the end he ended up wet. :) Flirt had a gay time and so did Jeter, (they like water). Then we had to climb an incline of lets say, super steep, the short legged dogs (mine) had a hell of a time but Alex's Boston Terrier Astro fared quite well. The national forest closed at 7:30 so we did not want to get locked up all night so we called it quits and no luck with the first geocache. :(

Another Good Agility Weekend

2009-06-26T17:18:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went up to Carmel, IN.
4 Q's, 80 MACH points and a QQ, I'm quite proud of my girl (Flirt).
Also the English Springer Spaniel (Buzz) I run came home with his NA and NAJ.
It's a real learning curve to run a 20" dog. I am hoping I will become a better instructor to by big dog students. I will post a picture of Buzz soon.
Happy Days to All.

Good Agility Weekend

2009-06-04T12:59:00.000-07:00

We had a good agility weekend, Flirt Q'd 3 of the 5 runs, I'm not counting her fast class as I walked in the building after taking William to the vet and ran, not very pretty.
Now for my other runs we had a very competitive class, folks from OH, TN, IN and then our own competitive teams here in KY. Out of a class of 29 8" dogs Flirt was 3rd in std and Q'd (5th) in JWW for our 14th QQ and on sunday she placed 4th in std. I was quite pleased with our performance, she is an awesome little dog.
William was out for the weekend as he pulled a muscle. I am also learning to train, handle a big dog. His name is Buzz and he is a English Springer Spaniel. Out of 4 novice b runs we got 3 Q's with all 1st places.

Flirt's Dental Surgery

2009-05-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well we just got home a little bit ago and Flirt is feeling fine.
I thought we would have been done w/ dental treatment but oh no.
Since her root canal a while ago she broke off the whole facial cusp.
I asked her dentist, Dr. Clark he is also our zoo's dentist,
he is a real dentist not a vet if we should extract the tooth and that was NOT an option. So we went to the vet and Dr. Loster did a flap and root burial. The ridge will continue to be strong w/ the roots there. So I sure hope there is no more dental surgery in her future.

Happy 2nd Birthday Puppies

2009-05-25T06:16:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that Flirt's puppies are 2 years old today.
Margaret has started her new life w/ Brian up in Columbus and she also has begun agility class. :).
Hawkeye is here in Louisville w/ Andrea, he is the four legged love of her life.
Radar is up in Cincinnati w/ Allison and Curtis her fiance and Cheetha.
Frank lives in Dayton where he goes to ice cream socials and pool parties. :)
Max live in Mt Washington w/ his best buddy Bear and his dad Pat.
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY Babies.