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Brioddy
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Took the dogs on a hike yesterday, only a couple miles but it was a good one. Very misty, especially the higher up you go on the mountain. The trail itself was fun, twisting through the forest and featured a fall and plenty of fallen logs for my half deer dog to happily leap over. Odyssey tackled all the obstacles with gusto but was definitely feeling it later, overall she hangs in pretty dang good for a dog approaching her tenth year.
Brinks is definitely special...
Crossing over the fall.
Photo does not do justice to show, but this outcrop was quite large.
Opportunities to get wet are never passed up by these two.
Through the "mystical forest", I half expected to encounter a unicorn
Brinks is definitely special...
Crossing over the fall.
Photo does not do justice to show, but this outcrop was quite large.
Opportunities to get wet are never passed up by these two.
Through the "mystical forest", I half expected to encounter a unicorn
Kaiser2016
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When kids are at eye level with a dog, is there any risk of them staring at each other? Or is that just a concern for a poorly socialized dog? Or kids that the dog doesnt know? A child wanted to meet K during a hike so I always get K to sit before any interaction. The kid was pretty close to K's face (but being very calm and just petting him) and K was not making eye contact. The kid petted for quite some time. Maybe 15-20 seconds. Usually they just pet once or twice and are done. I said "Kaiser" to get his focus on me. Nothing happened but I made a mental note after that. Maybe K should be in a down position to meet younger/smaller kids instead.
Buddy is always looking for attention and the kids give it to him! He loves it! I seldom worry about him with them but that doesn't mean that I'm not vigilant. With him and the kids. I make sure that they learn at early age how to treat a dog with respect. Never hitting them or even hugging too tightly. They've put their arms around him and he's fine. But I know he does not like feeling trapped so I make sure that they don't make him feel that way. He is never been a fear biter, ever. But you can't always count on that either. Especially as they get elderly and possibly in pain. It's just a two-way street. I want the kids to respect the dog and the dog to respect the kids. That said, I would treat a strange child a little differently with my dogs. Even though I know Buddy would probably still be looking for attention, even with someone he doesn't know, I don't know the child. It would just be much more watchful situation and I wouldn't let them hang all over him.
Kaiser2016
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So far we haven't run into any rambunctious kids, but this is definitely something I will be watching for going forward.
Brioddy
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We encounter many kids of different ages and sizes on hikes. Odyssey particularly loves children and is especially sweet and thoughtful, being ever so gentle. Brinks also tones himself down, and I've never worried about any kid with him. However I do not let them interact unless approached.
Bailey found the perfect breakfast stop this morning...Lol
How cool is that!?
LifeofRubie
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We usually get around and head upstairs around 10p every weeknight. This was at 9:05 last night... Someone forgot to tell Dingo about the time change. Guy on the TV agrees.
So this is the horse I'm hoping to get ! 
A Friesian?! He's gorgeous! A friend of mine has one and does dressage. Not my favorite horse to ride but they are beautiful to look at. Are you selling your other horse?
LifeofRubie
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uhhh....
Dogs4Life
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Just curious where abouts on the coast are you? My aunt has a cabin right at the tip of grand traverse bay...
No I would never sell my horse, she's my girl lol but friesians are my favorite horses lol my girl is half lol I have been wanting a full one for years and I really like him lol
MarkChambers
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I am on the North shore in the upper peninsula. Naubinway, which is about 45 minutes west of the bridge. We kept a 5th wheel on Lake Leelanau for years. Is your aunts's place east bay, west bay or on Old Mission Peninsula?
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