Dog with a Job – Kayaking with Jake

Published on 08/21/2015 by Abbeyrose – 0 Comments

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We moved and have been busy unpacking, but tonight I tried taking Jake in the kayak.

He loved it, for about 15 minutes, then he wanted out. I couldn’t keep Kota from following the kayak and trying to steal the paddle or climb in! In this photo they were torn between listening to my instruction to stay on the shore and trying to figure out how to get out to me. The picture doesn’t quite do the situation justice, as they were whining while standing there! We haven’t been out working lately, but both dogs are getting used to the coyotes howling every night at the new place.

Jake (left) and Kota (right)

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Dog with a Job – Kota gets a roommate

Published on 06/19/2015 by Abbeyrose – 0 Comments

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Meet Jake!

Jake, who was my mother’s dog, came to live with us after my mother passed away unexpectedly. Jake’s life has been turned upside down in more ways than one. He is adjusting to a more physically and socially active life and seems to be having fun doing so. Kota is teaching him lots, even how to find scat and alert me! Who said you can’t teach an older dog new tricks (Jake is 5)! Unfortunately Kota is also teaching him bad habits, like counter surfing. We are working on those bad habits while we continue to practice our tracking skills and get ready for field work.