Upon arrival

So far so good, trial field is gorgeous. Camping is good! Dogs finally got excercise!


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Travelers tails of whoa

First off Happy thanksgiving! We have never traveled on thanksgiving it seems weird. We were eager to get Plan B back out so this seemed like the place to go! Utah trials are always a good test of dog and handler; so we shall see!

Traveling with 13 dogs seems normal to us.. To others not so much!

We headed out from campo figuring on Vegas (it's exactly half way) we set our sights on the hitching post Rv park.. Of course we called in advance and of course we said we had 13 dogs!



How could we go wrong staying on this street? A few things we learned.. If you can't find the Rv park entrance.. It's a NO. If the clerk is indifferent about multiple dogs its a NO.. If you hear 50 chihuahuas barking before you unload dogs it's a NO. So feeling claustrophobic about staying in the ever so permanent trailer park in "crack-ville" we opted to head north. Mesquite Nevada would welcome us!

We found mesquite to also be not so border collie-ish. An asphalt parking lot was the best we were gonna do! A strip of lawn would have to be their resting ace for the afternoon!




I got lucky in my exploration and found "just beyond the stucco" was an abandoned hotel, luxurious grassy knolls would be the dog walkers delight! We made do!

Every passing car in the park had to stop and count




Yes 13.. I met up with a few other dog walkers that happened upon the abandoned gem next door; they seemed to think all the dogs were just laying there.. (They of course were chained to the ground) but I let him carry on and left him thinking I was the Jesus Christ of the dog world!

Today our travels take us to like folks at the dog trial!! We are having a good time we always laugh!

And remember life is all about


PLAN B !!!!!!

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Rollin

Yep life is tough riding passenger in Plan B!




Sweep at 11 yrs old has earned his spot in Plan B!




Of course everyone
knows the DIVA Jesse has earned her spot, or well let's say has chosen her spot!




Lets not forget about our adorable pilot!

Josie

Isn't she adorable!!







Not everyone thinks so




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Be Thankful..

I know "Leo" is THANKFUL ..he was on the lamb (so to speak) or chased off shall we say 2 months ago. He is a pet he is not dinner! He is a pain, but we missed him! We heard rumors about a male turkey hanging on a street corner about a mile from the house...so off we went knocking on doors!! An elderly lady said she has seen him a lot and he was friendly, and "he didn't seem to hang around the wild turkeys". We left a number, and sure enough the next day she called..we sprang into action, we got down there we saw him, jumped of of the truck yelled "LEO" and he just surrendered himself!! Ron and I picked him up and Ron held him in the back of the truck on the way home! We put him back in his barnyard, he was so happy and so hungry! As of now Leo is back guarding the sheep, and making sure everything is in place..as he is the "lord of the barnyard".

Ron and I are heading to a dog trial for Thanksgiving. (First time ever not being at home for turkey day!) We are off to Utah. We would like to wish everyone a...

Happy Thanksgiving...

The Ewers

Damn'd if you do..or don't...

A few things **WE** have learned this (last) month...(and this folks is why we like dogs not people)

If you are honest and don't rip people off ..they get pissed.

People twist conversations into what they "think" they heard.

Adults are experts at being passive /aggressive.

People lie to make themselves feel better

Often times people don't ask for clarity, they just make assumptions.


The nicer you are to people..the more you get screwed.

**We** will continue to run our business the way we always have. Those who appreciate the candor and the honesty will continue to strive. Those that can't handle the truth, will continue to make their own truth, which in reality are manifested lies. 

People never cease to amaze **US**.. Really makes me want to say fuck em all...but there are still a few good ones left...I have to remind myself of this..

Let's hope November is drama free..

RE-V-EWE

My Babe and I!

We want to take the time to thank our clients. Without you our Saturdays would be oh so quiet !!!!! Good job this year too!!! We are so proud of each and every one of you!!

Well from here on out...it's trial time. Our trial time..Snowbirds must get under way pretty soon in order to be ready. I will give a quick review of what's happened this past year!

We trialed and trained for National Finals points...Had plenty of them. Although the performance less desirable than we hoped for..we were glad to have been a part of the big dog trial. The Nationals as always was a grand event on many levels. Lots of friends to visit from near and far. Beautiful tricky field to run on, well organized by the friendliest of folks. The only downfall is I thought the sheep were UN-even..wouldn't have made a difference for me as sheep were not my problem, however, I thought the UN-eveness at times kept some of the best dogs out. (not complaining) (just observing)..Ron and I truly enjoyed ourselves and stayed the whole time to watch! We thank everyone that put this grand event on..it was nothing less than first class!

Canines N Ewe had plenty of students prepared for the big event.

Jennifer Moening - Cody (Nursery)
Jeff Blackstone - Dusk (Open)
Tricia Guidry - Tipper (Open)
Sara Goodman - Rob (Open)

Everyone gave great effort in preparation Tricia Guidry advanced but lost out in the Semi Final.
 I think nerves got to some, and course work to others. All in all Ron and I say WELL DONE team...you all prepared and ran your own dogs..and gave it a hell of a run!! Good job and lots of good stuff coming to you in the future!!

My dogs Sly, Soot and Lane were prepared..but had some bad luck.

Sly and I

Sly was injured all summer, which left her more UN-fit physically than I had hoped. She ran hard, but was dog tired in the end. Soot ran during a funky hour of the day where the acoustics just didn't seem to carry. She handled the sheep with grace and patience..but a big mistake on the drive cost us dearly.

Soot

Lane (3rd. trial ever) nursery dog has his own cinderella story. He was a dog returned at a year old as the original owner was no longer a fit home. Lane went from never seeing a sheep to being trained and qualified in 8 months. he is a hell of a dog, and will make a great asset to our team. Lane had a great go around the nursery field; but no pen. the sheep loved him and decided well they would rather sleep than go in the pen. Lane is a young 2 and has a bright future as a nursery dog for next year!

Lane

Ron and I had car trouble..so we instilled plan B..yep we are in love! With a 10 foot garage in the rear for the dogs, might I say YES we are comfortable.

PLAN B

Things we've lost this year...They are gone but not forgotten ..

RIP Zippo

Old age

RIP Payton

Accident

RIP Leo

Left home while we were in Klamath..

Now back to the grind,  summer flew by BUT the temps soared.

Ha!

We are now getting the up-coming young dogs ready to start their careers! Chip and Plaid are underway and enjoying their time in the spotlight..

So for now...
 Signing off and wishing everyone a happy and cool crisp Fall season and may your pumpkins glow bright!