July was a scorcher in Two Rivers with temperatures often in the upper 80’s. The dogs were not very active in these temperatures. I even ran a sprinkler in the yard. Junior and Kodiak thought the light mist was invigorating but, McCaw thought the sky was falling. He was in quite a panic.
Although we did not report much from SP Kennel this past month, we can guarantee you that the dogs have been enjoying the summer. The Play Pen regime continues as well as evening walks with Ziptie. I usually take our new lab pup and two sled dogs (different dogs every night). Also the crew has been well furnished with beef knuckle bones from Delta Meat & Sausage, Kongs and dental chew nylabones. All this keeps our canines happy and very entertained during the hot summer months.
I thought I would share the dog wrangling that goes into my Play Pen shuffle every morning. It’s always entertaining. Here you go:
Run dogs run!! They look like they are having so much fun! Nice to have that big beautiful field to work out some energy….and we absolutely loved seeing Ms. Chena zoom around flashing those big baby blue eyes! Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your summer with us…stay cool!
Awesome Aliy, as always thanks for sharing! The dogs look so happy free running… what’s up with Chipper, little girl you do not need all that coat right now let it go and shed 😀
Cheers,
Heidi
O D E T O C H E N A
How many holes has she dug?
As far as the eye can see
Around the world
Getting closer
To me?
Margaret
P.S. Thank you for loving Chena and caring for her and giving her the opportunity to train and race in lead and most recently, swing, for SP Kennel – love to her BFF Commando, too!
Thank you for the update on the Kennel! The pups look like they are enjoying their play time! It has certainly been a hot summer here as well, being too hot to go outside. I hope SPK has a good rest of the summer and I am excited for the next mushing season!!
It is pretty there.
Beautiful video of happy dogs
I’m thankful you got rain and I hope you don’t need the evacuation trailer this year.
Did you say Chena is retiring soon