Siblings!

Almost through the summer, ready to get back to things again – including continuing the search for a property. It will be a good move for all of us in the long run if we can find a place, and mortgage rates are downright ridiculous at the moment. Where we will end up, that’s a whole other question, but going back on the search and see what the universe has in store. Market is still crazy, but hey. Just seems appropriate to try to cap off 2020 with another major life change, if I can.

Worked on mostly some Justine stuff this week with Asher in agility, takes a while to get everything videoed! Asher is doing well with it all, introduced a threadle rear, did more threadle/bypass proofing on tunnels, wrap proofing, all good stuff that we obviously needed work on.

TRIED to do a bit of sequencing that involved the teeter, but suddenly he started stopping short – so got side tracked by that. Same with the weavepoles, he started popping at 10 in a sequence situation. All normal baby dog stuff, but we are firmly in ‘obstacle training mode’ at the moment, and the test of trying to put them in sequence showed our holes. Knock on wood, Asher’s footwork in the weaves is looking more consistent and comfortable, which is something that Navarre can still struggle with.

Navarre looked good with a little sequencing, love that boy. I was trying to think if there was ever a time when I had any particular issues with him, but nothing comes to mind. He was slow to mature, but we still had a lot of fun together, I never expected him to be anything but who he was, which was a big happy goober. He’s such a joy to live with, and a complete love – he would cuddle forever. He makes me so happy, he always has from day one just such positive energy.

It was a quiet weekend, got everyone adjusted between going down to see Patricia and going to see the chiropractor. Knock on wood, I think everyone is feeling better. Patricia was really happy with Navarre and doesn’t need to see him again. Asher is younger and more gumby, I think, so he was a much easier fix. Haku had more issues than I would like, but, yeah 11. But, yes, I do need to get back into stretching and massaging his feet and wrists, he has a lot of arthritis.

We did have Special Haku Day, which he seemed to enjoy. Just took him up for a little outing with a couple 6 month old border collie puppies. He thought that was great fun and enjoyed trading off sticks with them, especially as the girl reminded me a bit of Bright, it was like old times. I really miss that girl energy. There is a little BC girl in one of my classes that is super dramatic but also super wiggly and gives me squishy eyes just like Bright. Miss that girl, I really do. So glad I have my Haku, it helps. We continue to have our special activities and one-on-one time, he enjoys all of it, of course. It’s Haku’s turn now to see Maddy next week, want to keep him limber.

Actually PLANNED some things for later in the year. The virus stuff continues to go on, but I think it’s just going to be a part of life for a while. So a couple fun sheep things coming up in October, including a week out in Idaho complete with a baby trial for Asher. Which will probably be a total trainwreck, but hopefully a good learning experience for the both of us. No herding this week, bummed to miss the Ron clinic, but want to make sure the dogs stay sound so we sensibly rested after their adjustments. I do need to start working on attempting to copy Ron’s whistles, so we’ll see if we can get started on that this week.

I got to visit Asher’s new siblings – so chunky, so adorable! Hard to believe those little legs will eventually grow into those ridiculously long legs.