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Cousins Agree on Thunderstorms
Frankie and Tartok may not see each other every day, but they share similar thoughts. For example, the cousins agree on thunderstorms. Hu-Dad drove over to Hu-Grandmom’s house last night for dinner. Just before he left Chez Herd, a small thunderstorm arrived during our dinner time. Frankie expressed his usual opinion about how the sky should…
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Stretching Before Exercising
As a working breed, we Siberian Huskies know the importance of stretching before exercising. Let us demonstrate the proper technique.
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Rainy Day Tango – Film Friday
A sudden downpour drove The Herd inside Chez Herd What sort of indoor activity can we do without too much chaos? How about a Rainy Day Tango? Periodic thunderstorms dropped sporadic but heavy rain on us throughout the day. Great exercise for the Hu-Dad letting us out then in then out then in then .…
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Staying Alert And Ready For Action
Staying alert and ready for action should be an easy task to accomplish. Unfortunately, warm, sultry weather brings on the nap desire.
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Causing Disturbance and Disruption
We nap through the long, hazy summer days. Unfortunately, a certain young member of our Herd becomes bored, causing disturbance and disruption. The little wheels start turning in his head and the only possible result will be chaos. Chaos results in Fun Police Chief Kiska yelling. And, yet, he simply can not resist the temptation…
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Arthritis Checkup
We traveled to town yesterday for Natasha’s regular arthritis checkup and laser treatment. Nothing like a spa day to feel good. Natasha loves her bi-weekly laser treatments at the Animal Hospital of Waynesville, but Hu-Dad might have failed to mention her physical exam. Suddenly, spa day turned into exam day. Fortunately, the vet techs know the…
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Defluffing Siberian Huskies
Siberian Huskies claim fame in many ways, but the quantity of fur is astounding. That results in the periodic defluffing that must occur. We tend to “blow coat” twice a year. What we mean is that our soft, insulating undercoat drops in an amazing quantity of fur while our outer guard hairs remain. The running…
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Handling Threats
Kiska’s role as Chief of Security includes handling threats quickly and efficiently. She impresses the Little Prince, too. The ever present crows represent a minor, though annoying issue. Still, Kiska focuses her icy look on them to communicate her displeasure. The birds wisely depart rather than risk the wrath. The Queen arrives for her security…
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Don’t Rush Me
Hu-Dad wanted to serve dinner, but needed to wait on the Queen’s arrival from the lower part of Sibe Quentin. Her response clearly stated, “Don’t rush me.” We clamor for our dinner within minutes of dinner time, so Hu-Dad raced to have our meals prepared. With the food ready, he called for us to take…
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Choir Practice
Kiska’s responsibilities extend beyond Chief of Security and Head of Fun Police. She leads choir practice several times every day. As we have explained before, Hu-Dad insists that we sleep inside at night. We are safe from wild creatures and don’t break into raucous songs in the middle of the night. So when we go…
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Never Miss Out
Kiska takes her role as Chief of Security very seriously, but she says never miss out on the good stuff just because of work. What a great life lesson for the rest of us to heed – work hard but never forget to play hard, too. Kiska patrols the perimeter of Sibe Quentin several times…
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Planning The Day
Typhoon focuses on the important task of planning the day for success in order to accomplish everything despite his busy schedule. Every member of The Herd tackles their daily tasks with gusto. Typhoon, however, attempts so many tasks every day that planning is essential. After all, he has rabbits to chase, branches to chew, and…
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