tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post575661602134692740..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: Dogs in the forestKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-30736285953133905342009-09-06T06:22:36.495-06:002009-09-06T06:22:36.495-06:00You are so right a tired dog is a good, contented ...You are so right a tired dog is a good, contented and happy companion. In this continuing Italian heat lloking at your daily photos is just so refershing!Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-8498453478422517682009-09-04T21:29:48.242-06:002009-09-04T21:29:48.242-06:00Dear Kb
I love to read your posts, not because I...Dear Kb <br /><br />I love to read your posts, not because I am a mountain climber nor a dog lover the way you are, but because of your sheer enthusiasm, untrammeled passions and obvious love for your surroundings and pets - for your life...<br /><br />and of course as I have told you - you write so well it captivates me...<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21755923881647288042009-09-04T09:02:49.896-06:002009-09-04T09:02:49.896-06:00Thanks to all for comments.
A couple of you menti...Thanks to all for comments.<br /><br />A couple of you mentioned using fetching as a way to burn off energy. Sadly, it's not an option for us. R is not allowed to play fetch because the sudden stops and changes in direction would likely damage his elbow. That's been a tough one to get used to - with our previous dogs, we used a wild game of fetch as a quick energy burner!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-43011474117358878602009-09-04T07:41:13.707-06:002009-09-04T07:41:13.707-06:00Beautiful pictures...and love the description of R...Beautiful pictures...and love the description of R's organizing skills ;) <br /><br />I, too, can't imagine my Gups ever getting their yahoos out just being leashed. But, knowing how much impact loose dogs have in the woods we chose a different route...our monsters get their play time in our fenced yard and they have a blast. It's much less stressful for us humans, too, since we know Dream Valley Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744924786134552599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-59059798123424134982009-09-04T05:50:01.100-06:002009-09-04T05:50:01.100-06:00I definitely love the high octane dogs the best, b...I definitely love the high octane dogs the best, but it can be trying if they don't get enough exercise! There have certainly been times when I have been tempted to tape all of L's legs together, and last month when B dinged her leg and had to be "rested" for a few days, I almost cried. I feel very lucky that, like you, I live someplace where the dogs can just RUN (and run andDog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-14152005575432391092009-09-04T03:56:43.595-06:002009-09-04T03:56:43.595-06:00funny story how R moves the beds around...
the pic...funny story how R moves the beds around...<br />the pictures are stunning, i love the contrast from early spring to now nearly fall...beautiful!<br />i was listening to NPR today, Patricia McConnell was on.....she has a blog. i added it to my sidebar, but haven't had time to actually read it...<br />theotherendoftheleash.com<br />thought of you!<br />have a great wknd!<br />xokkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022641022304772371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-85033548939945348572009-09-04T03:22:03.608-06:002009-09-04T03:22:03.608-06:00Kia ora KB,
That shot of the full moon really gra...Kia ora KB,<br /> That shot of the full moon really grabbed me. Beautiful, and to know I am on the other side of the world on a clear night looking at the same moon right now is pretty cool. Kia kaha.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-13275248925715081152009-09-03T19:06:07.408-06:002009-09-03T19:06:07.408-06:00It is a fundamental challenge - trying to balance ...It is a fundamental challenge - trying to balance our love for nature with the inevitable fact that our being "out there" has an impact. Our Sibes don't run off-leash (more because of the nature of the breed), but their scent and presence still changes nature. We try to be as respectful as possible, but still enjoy our time in the wild.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-7298112868483182102009-09-03T18:50:09.260-06:002009-09-03T18:50:09.260-06:00Yes, KB, we're both very lucky! I see your ski...Yes, KB, we're both very lucky! I see your skies are clearing. Ours have also been scoured somewhat by the wind. I love the picture of K in the aspen grove. I see a lot of currents on my hikes now - along the bike path in 10 Mile Canyon there are many - I always expect to see a bear there, but usually I go when there are others biking or running.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-40451240189879223652009-09-03T18:21:59.147-06:002009-09-03T18:21:59.147-06:00Roxanne: The reason why I exercise so much with my...Roxanne: The reason why I exercise so much with my dogs is that my back hurts when I stay still! Prior to my back problems becoming so severe, my husband would do one dog outing per day and I'd do the other. Now, my back can't tolerate that - I need to move at least twice a day! But, although I ride a lot in the mornings, the afternoon hike is only about 30 minutes, includes stops for dogKBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-31151875222863883202009-09-03T18:13:43.447-06:002009-09-03T18:13:43.447-06:00I guess I'm lucky that Lilly is a relatively l...I guess I'm lucky that Lilly is a relatively low-energy border collie because I can get away with a one-hour hike on leash and some 5-minute bouts of fetch up and down a hill (clever!) so that she tires faster or a little agility on our home course.<br /><br />She has frustration behaviors too, but they are not nearly as entertaining as R's. <br /><br />I'm so glad his elbow is healedRoxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.com