We're Training Again

Batuque and I are back to working at the Atlanta Working Dog Club after a two year and too long break. Batuque is thrilled to be back to her favorite hobby and I live for the joy I see in her (and the others).

Last year was sad beyond bearing as I lost a best, long time human friend from a grotesque medical error and I lost my dear Rebel and Lucy, each just 3 months short of their 16th birthdays at the time of their passing. And I lost Olivia at only 14. I just couldn't bounce back from one jolt before another one hit.

But we're back.

Athar will soon be going as well but first I have to find a stronger crate for his deconstructionist efforts.



I've included a short video of Batuque's return to action on a hot Georgia summer night.

A Bouvier Fish Story -- The One that Got Away

Arion's Ruff Daddy, twelve year old son of Brinks and Morgaine, lives in a country home with a river running through it. His owner Nancy was walking him last week one day when he stopped and started to stare intently into the water. Nancy was just contemplating that he would get dirty if he decided to jump in, when he plunged into the water, head going completely under, and came up with a large catfish in his mouth. He was so proud and pranced up the bank and placed it on the ground. Nancy wanted to throw it back and approached the fish but Ruff didn't want to lose his prize so he picked it up again and moved it away. This sequence repeated itself about three times before Ruff got the idea that if he put the fish down in the water, Nancy might not go there for it. But when the fish felt the water, it gave a mighty push with its tail and swam away. Ruff starting digging and splashing and barking furiously at the loss of his fish....the one that got away.

In Memoriam Arion Bouviers and their People

Mandy and Shawn shared the sad news of the passing of Arion's Reggae, 1996 -2009, a daughter of the great Nottingham's Sergeant Brinks Sch III, IPO III and Arion's Morgaine. Our condolences go out to Mandy and Shawn and family. They gave Reggae a great and loving home for many years. Thanks.

A note for those who think Reggae was shaved down....no, this is the natural old fashioned coat...I wish I could breed them all with these wonderful easy care working coats.