Creek side hike
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Kaiser2016
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Our first log bridge. He's was never a fan of bridges as a puppy so it was thrilling to see him take this one with no hesitation. He was cautious but proceeded on his own.
I used the "careful" command for going slow on icy surfaces. It's not very high up so if he falls this is still safe. Very little water below as well.
He came back on his own too as we were talking about how well he did. So this time, we asked him to wait.
I used the "careful" command for going slow on icy surfaces. It's not very high up so if he falls this is still safe. Very little water below as well.
He came back on his own too as we were talking about how well he did. So this time, we asked him to wait.
Kaiser2016
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Hurry up!
Some of the melting creek is visible.
Training.
Off leash. Here comes another bridge. This one higher up.
Now he's avoiding it.
He tries to find another way...through the creek. Nope. Gotta take the bridge. We leashed him at this point to walk him across. Safe and sound!
On the other side, you can see his prints trying to find a way across. The frozen part of the creek may have deterred him. Looks like a wide section.
Some of the melting creek is visible.
Training.
Off leash. Here comes another bridge. This one higher up.
Now he's avoiding it.
He tries to find another way...through the creek. Nope. Gotta take the bridge. We leashed him at this point to walk him across. Safe and sound!
On the other side, you can see his prints trying to find a way across. The frozen part of the creek may have deterred him. Looks like a wide section.
Kaiser2016
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On the other side. Full sprint!
Licking the snow means he's thirsty. I knew he would venture into the creek at this point.
Licking the snow means he's thirsty. I knew he would venture into the creek at this point.
Kaiser2016
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Here he goes!
Spent a lot of time examining the rocks.
Velcro water drinking.
I found a stick!
Spent a lot of time examining the rocks.
Velcro water drinking.
I found a stick!
Kaiser2016
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Playing with his stick. Avoiding the next bridge. Master is already crossing.
Burying his stick.
And he finds another way to cross the bridge! What a surprise! My little problem solver!
Burying his stick.
And he finds another way to cross the bridge! What a surprise! My little problem solver!
Kaiser2016
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Not much of a narrative this time. But like all good training I'll end this on a high note!
The end
The end
GOD'S GRACE
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@Kaiser2016 ... Brrrrr...just an fyi, I've been cutting my lawn for 3 weeks. 
Kaiser2016
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It was warm! Once you start hiking it doesn't feel cold. No gloves and an open coat for most of the hike. Only reason Kaiser wore a coat is because he has a cold right now. It was 10 C/ 50 F.
Looks like an enjoyable hike. Great to hear he took on the bridge with no hesitation. Facing his previous fears head-on. Good boy, Kaiser! 
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Sir.duke865
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@GOD'S GRACE gotta love this southeastern weather snow yesterday 98 degrees today and then rain for a good week with a -30 windchill 
@Kaiser2016 i love the hikes and the terrain is beautiful!!! soon as this weather round here makes up its mind, Smokey mountains will be seeing a lot more of the dukester. What mountain range/trails are you all enjoying
@Kaiser2016 i love the hikes and the terrain is beautiful!!! soon as this weather round here makes up its mind, Smokey mountains will be seeing a lot more of the dukester. What mountain range/trails are you all enjoying
Kaiser2016
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These are the Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park. It's an amazing place. We like to take him to these places in winter before hiking season starts so he's on familiar turf when we come back. Fewer people and dogs around in winter also helps.
Sir.duke865
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That’s awesome I bet it’s a complete different trail in the summer with all the snow melting, that’s like a 2 for 1 beauty in the summer and even better in the winter with the snow, we mostly just get snow caps it’s never really just covered up down here
Kaiser2016
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The ground will look quite different once the piles of snow are gone. We got a ton of snow this year! The trees will stay the same. I bet the creek will have way more water. I'm most interested in seeing that. Kaiser gets no water exposure here otherwise. We've actually never been at this trail in the summer so will be a discovery for us as well. I will post it when we go back.
Wow, please keep up with your pictured excursions.
With this, I mentally escape to the snowy, beautiful mountainous terrain with Ragnar and family.
Yesterday, I took Ragnar to a new park with a hidden trail in the back. It went back to a swamp with cypress trees all over. I had to keep him on short leash because there were many cottonmouth's and I spotted a little 6' alligator. Seeing the 6' alligator was no worries, it's the big ones you can't see that are to worry about. He had fun though, new area with new smells.
What are the dangers that you look for up there? Grizzlies and black bears? What about cougars?
With this, I mentally escape to the snowy, beautiful mountainous terrain with Ragnar and family.
Yesterday, I took Ragnar to a new park with a hidden trail in the back. It went back to a swamp with cypress trees all over. I had to keep him on short leash because there were many cottonmouth's and I spotted a little 6' alligator. Seeing the 6' alligator was no worries, it's the big ones you can't see that are to worry about. He had fun though, new area with new smells.
What are the dangers that you look for up there? Grizzlies and black bears? What about cougars?
Kaiser2016
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Snakes?! Damn! I knew I would be sorry when I googled cottonmouth lol.
In the mountains, it would be bears. They'd be coming out of hibernation now as well. Their dens tend to be high up in the taller mountains where it's quieter. During the summer they wander more, but as long as you don't startle them, they try to stay away from people. The few times we ventured that far out, we'd make noise every so often to make our presence known. Not sure we'd risk that with Kaiser until he's more mature and a bit less inquisitive. Then there are Cougars who like to kill small things. They're mostly a risk at dawn and dusk.
In the mountains, it would be bears. They'd be coming out of hibernation now as well. Their dens tend to be high up in the taller mountains where it's quieter. During the summer they wander more, but as long as you don't startle them, they try to stay away from people. The few times we ventured that far out, we'd make noise every so often to make our presence known. Not sure we'd risk that with Kaiser until he's more mature and a bit less inquisitive. Then there are Cougars who like to kill small things. They're mostly a risk at dawn and dusk.
Wow beautiful scenery and he was a good boy!
I saw a few gators when I was in southern GA last fall but we had to walk many wooded paths so I kept my eyes to the ground for snakes and such as well. They had the goofiest big squirrels I've ever seen too, even though I don't have a clue what kind they were. LOL
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