Apparently December was the coldest December since 1980. Temperatures have warmed up twice since then, enough time for a snowstorm, and then dropping again to -30s. While DL shoveled, the girls and I decided to go check out the trails for the first time in a month.
Nice temperatures! Perfect for us!
I didn't know if anyone had broken the trails, so I went via snowshoe, which is tiring! Today would have been a good day for off-leash recall training for Raven, but I actually wanted her help so stayed attached.
Cricket had a blast!
A very pretty day!
Selfie with Cricket!
Walked under a snow-laden branch.
The birch forest is my favorite.
Selfie!
I like dog butts and I cannot lie.
Rosie Creek is frozen and covered once again. Skiing will be fabulous!
Our narrow spur to the public trails.(cricketbutt for scale)
Quite a warmup from just a week ago! This was last Sat.
At those temperatures, we stay off the trails, which are low-lying and trap cold air. We just walk on the roads.
Look how frosty I got that one day! It comes from covering my face with my neck gaiter. Then my own warm breath rises directly and the water condenses onto my eyelashes and other "extremities" (those extremmities being only a few mm, apparently!)
Our neighborhood moose also have been staying in higher areas, like our yard. This is a mama and baby settling into the side of our yard to spend the night. I got curious so googled about the little one. Assuming she was born in May, that makes her 7-8 months old. At that age, she has a full set of milk teeth and is eating lots of browse, but she's still nursing, too.
And look at my smart sheppy! I have finally taught her there is no need to WOOF WOOF WOOF at moose outside. She ignores them now. Look how relaxed she is. I am so proud.
Of course, Cricket is an old pro at the skill "We Do Not Harass Meese".
Did you know that you can summon a Sheppy with an apple cronche?
10 comments:
Hope that the holidays were enjoyable and restful for all of you:) The trails look magnificent - a winter wonderland! Looks like the temps are cooperating too. Cricket looks like she is doing so well for a senior lady dog - thriving under your care no doubt. I have a similar experience of summoning a dog to me- when kale stems are snapped or veg is being chopped - I will undoubtedly have an audience ;)
Did you wear sunglasses?
Yes, indeed! Hope you and yours are enjoying winter!
No, mdr. At this time of year, the sun only rises 6 degrees above the horizon. Our noon looks like your 5 p.m. :)
I'd never know without your explanation, thank you. Always take care of your visions. Btw, it was so adorable to see Raven walking downstairs very Gingerly, they sure had good instinct. Animal grandkids are cute.
I'd give Raven lots of credit barking at moose in your yard. Good girl Raven.
Before walking out for anything, it is always safer to know if a protective mama moose (or other animals) is in your yard. Raven is a good girl.
Precious Raven still has some German Shepard in her, please do not forbid that precious trait in her DNA. Also, you don't want to train her into thinking moose sense is okay on the trails.
She's a very, very, very good dog, but pure huskies alert on moose, too. It is good when dogs alert you to anything (moose or human), but it is not desirable to have dogs keep us Continually Apprised of the Moosie situation. "There is a moose in the front yard" is sufficient. We do not want "There remains a moose in the front yard" every hour all night long. :/
I hope you and all your Fuzzies had a peaceful holiday season. I love your snow pictures, especially the Moose Mama and young one.!
I forgot to add to the post above: In N.FLA we've flirted with snow and we've had some Really cold temps.
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