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Double Occupancy
Dogs are naturally pack animals. Packs provide many benefits, but one of those benefits is protection from outside invaders. Since crates were not designed for double occupancy, what do Frankie and Cheoah need protection from? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In case you missed it, we are…
Read Today's Herd StoryTravels With Casey – Book Giveaway
Long-time readers might remember that we spent a couple of days with Benoit Denizet-Lewis, a New York Times Magazine writer, his dog Casey, and Sam Reid, his research assistant. You can re-visit our posts about hiking to the top of Hemphill Bald with them and visiting our neighbor who has four wolves. Or you can get Benoit’s…
Read Today's Herd StoryDining Out
With Natasha on physical activity restrictions, our options are more limited than normal for Saturdays. However, hu-dad decided we would all enjoy some time in the Jeep. Perfect, right up to the point where hu-dad was hungry for lunch. He found this perfect shady parking spot and an outdoor table for dining out. Who could…
Read Today's Herd StoryMore of the Same
We saw the Orthopedic Specialist yesterday for Natasha’s cranial cruciate ligament to discuss surgical options. Of course, Natasha thought we might be in a different office, but it was just more of the same.
Read Today's Herd StoryRest and Relaxation
As we mentioned yesterday, Natasha has damaged her cranial cruciate ligament. We see an orthopedic specialist on Friday, but hu-dad was tasked with making sure that Natasha did nothing but rest and relaxation all day on Thursday. Exactly how hard is it to keep an eleven year old dog quiet? Well . . .
Read Today's Herd StoryInjured Reserve
Putting a player on the injured reserve means that a member of your team has to take some time off to heal. Well, guess who has damaged her cranial cruciate ligament in her left rear knee? Yes, the one and only Queen Natasha the Evil has damaged the ligament. We are consulting with an orthopedic surgeon…
Read Today's Herd StoryOff to the Races
Yesterday evening was beautiful and the humans ate dinner on the back deck. We decided to provide some entertainment – so off to the races!
Read Today's Herd StoryMighty Mouse
Our long weekend started with some excitement – the invasion of Mighty Mouse! Seriously. So let’s start at the beginning. The Herd sleeps inside the house at night. First thing in the morning, hu-dad opens the door and we race outside. Within minutes, hu-dad hears this massive racket. BAM! BAM! BAM! A few seconds go…
Read Today's Herd StoryLabor Day 2014
Today is Labor Day. We celebrate by doing as little labor as possible. How are we doing?
Read Today's Herd StoryDinner Guests
Believe it or not, we were left at home while the hu-dad went across the valley to have dinner with the hu-grandmom. Oh, well, he did get to see our cousins at The Herd Annex – Ruby and Tartok – who were, as always, quite gracious hosts to their dinner guests.
Read Today's Herd StoryOut of Office
Long weekend here in the USA, so certainly time to be out of office. Once the hu-dad let’s us out, of course. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
Read Today's Herd StoryUnder Pressure
Hu-dad is always asked where he comes up with his ideas for blog posts. He just laughs and says that living with a Herd of Siberian Huskies is an absolute guarantee that something blog worthy will happen every single day. Well, most every single day. Cheoah is feeling a little under pressure since the day…
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