On our morning walk we met up with neighbour, John, and his new dog, Ginger. Sir Maxwell and Ginger are both from Angel's Animal Rescue in Merritt. They had the best time!    

This photo was taken one Sunday morning in December. We'd had fresh snow overnight, and my usual 1 - 1/2 hour morning romp with the dogs turned into a longer x-country ski outing. We ventured into new territory for Maxwell -- a trail that takes us to the very end of Lac...

I spend a good chunk of my time observing Maggie and Maxwell in different situations, trying to figure out what causes stress, frustration, and reactive behaviour, and what makes them relaxed and happy. I'm noticing that they have a lot in common. Both are: Reactive...

When does the movie start?    

Flaked out in the back of the truck. That must have been some trip to town!    

 Practicing 'wait'. Maggie is pretty pleased with herself, as usual.   Notice the whip-around-recall tracks in the snow!  Come on lil' doggies! Maggie trying to keep up with Maxwell, as usual.

I ended up on the wrong trail this morning. Fine for a snowshoe outing but I'd say it's a cycling trail to avoid!    

Maggie attempted to drag her favourite quilt through the dog door. I found her on the other side curled up on the section she did manage to pull through!    

I think Miss Maggie has been teaching Sir Maxwell all of her hunting tricks. These two can find voles under the snow!