We wait for lovely weather to enjoy all the outdoor activities we've missed for months. For anyone reading this blog that is not from Northern Ontario, you might be lucky enough to NOT know about blackflies. Teeny, tiny, little voracious insects that come out in May and must think they are related to vampires. They get in your hair, eyes, ears, inside your clothes and all the nether regions of your dogs. Depending on the weather, they may last from two to four weeks, and vary greatly from year to year in low to high numbers. You never know when to go out or stay inside. They can be almost non-existent one minute and ravage you five minutes later.
Gardening is really difficult, as are any dog activites. Each time the dogs come back inside, I have to run my fngers all over them and out the little 'buggers' fly. They then go into the windows and I squish them with a kleenex. This leaves blood all over the windows. We were told by an "expert" that they wouldn't be bad this year as it's been so dry....so far, the expert is wrong!
About Me
- susan
- We train/compete in various dog sports, but Tracking has been my main interest since 1994. Five of my dogs have earned TDX titles,Trust has now earned her UTDX which gives her the title of a Canadian Tracking Champion!!! And Now!! Blast has just earned his Tracking Champion title after passing his UTDX Oct.21/12 at just 3 years of age! Blast earned his UTD, TDX and UTDX all in 2012, quite a feat! Tank is working towards the elusive UTDX in 2013. One of the most special is still our little rescued sheltie earning a TD at nearly fifteen years old! I offer tracking classes each spring and am very proud of my students who have earned titles. I've also done tracking seminars on occasion, usually aimed at beginners. I am a CKC Tracking Rep. for Northern Ont. as well as a CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator. We have been visiting a local nursing home weekly, when possible, for over six years, but presently have taken a reprieve from this. Time spent with the dogs walking/running on our property is probably our most enjoyable activity. I also offer private in-home training to assist pet owners and their dogs/puppies.
