Friday, November 16, 2012

Chipmunk - Willow Sunshine First Catch



Willow Sunshine caught her first rodent this morning – It was chipmunk, one of the most challenging to catch.  She has fantastic coach in her mother (Pearl, who learned from the best – Nash, He in turn learned form the expert, his mother, Willow).
              I opened the porch door to let Willow Sunshine and Zoe out to put them in the cr.  Willow Sunshine took off in another direction.  After loading Zoe in the car, I turned to see Willow Sunshine coming towards me with something in her mouth.  It jumped out and tried to scurry away. That is when I realized what it was.  In pursuit, Sunshine chased it under pile of leaves.  I came over to watch the spectacle, eventually the chipmunk escaped to safety.
              Willow Sunshine’s first catch – November 16th, 2012!  It wasn't a  feathered fowl, but a rodent she was retrieving; at least she knew enough to bring it to me, after she caught it, and we haven't been training.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

2009 - Maine in October


  

      above are two of my favorite photos of Willow n Nash Taken in Maine during October of 2009, Pearl was only 6 months old. To think now, November 2012, now three years old, she has raised one litter of 9 puppies n starting her agility  career.  Willow, my beloved friend n soul's companion, has been gone one year n three months.Nash has since sired his first litter (with Pearl), retired from agility n become one loving old dog, who just keeps getting more n more handsome. Willow Sunshine has yet to discover the beauty n freedom of this place. I was hoping to get her up there before she turns one year old, unfortunately, that does not seem likely.   Below are more photos of Maine from that trip.
 
 

 Pearl


 East side of cottage looking South on  wet foggy day

 Nash (9yrs old), looking East, on the cottage porch - a timeless place.

 




 

Winter with Pearl, Nash, Willow Sunshine

 Photos taken by Tiffany and Steve, Winter's owners,  at Pearl's agility trial.

 Nash - Willow Sunshine - Winter


Winter - Pearl

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Rosie with Watering Can


Rosie having fun playing with a watering can - who knew it would be so much fun!