Her name was Dasha, and she was a good girl.
Born on my birthday 13 years ago, died peacefully on her own terms last night with no warning.
I could not have been blessed with a better partner in crime, and she will be deeply, deeply missed.
She stuck around long enough to pass on some of her wisdom to the new puppy, and for that I am greatful.
“You are unable to fully appreciate what you’ve got, until it’s gone”
Her name was Dasha, and she was a good girl.
Born on my birthday 13 years ago, died peacefully on her own terms last night with no warning.
I could not have been blessed with a better partner in crime, and she will be deeply, deeply missed.
She stuck around long enough to pass on some of her wisdom to the new puppy, and for that I am greatful.
“You are unable to fully appreciate what you’ve got, until it’s gone”
That would have been the perfect finish. Anyway back to the 22/410 for now. Lucy is really starting to get it, squirrels no longer matter . Still bumping birds but also getting it right at least half the time. She was short changed as far as yard work so her 'whoa' is still weak. But she really has a nose for birds and is relentless. Still getting over excited by times, spend time every hunt calming and talking to her. Have to calm her so she will drink water sometimes. A real blast so far. Had to find new places to hunt after all the fires in our area last year. Tough job but somebody had to do it . Unfortunately she seems to lose them once they scatter into the trees. She does not understand to look up and find them. Any advice on how to help add this to her repertoire would be greatly appreciated. Harley was a master at this, but he figured it out for himself. Birds until Nov. 15th around here so will bring The Boss one day and see if we can get an action shot with Lucy working the bird. Snow is starting to stay on the ground now (2350 feet and higher around here) so that always adds to the fun see their tracks.
