Life goes on.

Good Bye Badger. (4 leaf)

He came to live with me in October of 2012 as an adult so I was never sure of his actual age but I assumed he was at least one to two years old.

He passed away last night or this morning June 27th 2018. 

At the youngest he was at least seven at most he could have been pushing 9 years old. That is really a long life for most pet ferrets.


Unfortunately the grumpy old guy couldn't fight off death forever. He out lived the predictions of three different vets. He was diagnosed with cushings and likely cancerous tumors 4 years ago and still kept up with his honey badger personality. While we were in Twin he would often attack my feet and socks while he was running around as I was cleaning his cage. 

Sadie loved him. 
Simon was terrified of him. 
I will miss him.

Simon's First Agility Trial

Who says Siberians can't be performance dogs?

Basically everyone who has ever met or owned a Siberian or done any performance work with a dog.

Did we prove them wrong at our first agility trial?... Sort of.

First of all I want to say I still consider both of us novices, novice dog, novice handler, novice team. That being said I feel like the weekend was a success. Granted no legs were earned towards an agility trial but we both learned, got some positive ring experience and had a wonderful time with friends.

We drove into town (4/13) Friday afternoon and we got to spend time with Nik, Sadie and Skipper. Simon and Skipper still don't particularly like eachother but that is mostly shown is minor posturing and urination competitions. Skipper is still looking for a home and also still working on learning how to be a good pet.

Anyway we got in relaxed with family and rested for Saturday.

Saturday we went to the trial.

Simon and I haven't been to a trial since we went to the one back in 2016. Its been about two years and I was a little concerned that my noisy dramatic princess might be a little difficult. Over all he totally surprised me and was way better at the trial than I would have thought was possible. Minimal whining in the crate, only minor reactions to other dogs around us and realized I didn't want him to pee in the barn so he was good about that too. And I also kept and eye on him if we were in a tempting area.

I was able to step up next to a friend who has a lot of experience with agility so I got wonderful tips and conversation from her.

It was a great place for our first agility trial I had a bunch of friends and people I knew there so I could be supportive of them and they in turn were supportive of me. Also the trainer I have been working with was there too so she was able to see us work together and get a good idea of the many things we could improve on.

I will write more later.

Foster dog skipper.

Introducing Skipper the foster dog. 

I don't know a ton about his history he is somewhere between 3-6 years old and he is a small mix breed dog. My guess is there might be some chihuahua in the mix but it's anyone's guess.

He does have a little bald spot on the outside of his right thigh. Vets have looked at it and it appears to be scar tissue from something in the past so most likely the hair will not grow back. It doesn't seem to bother him at all just adds a little character. 

He has been with us since May of last year looking for the perfect home for such an awesome little dog. There are also some behavioral issues that we are working on so that when we find him home he will be the perfect fit.

Over all he gets along well with Sadie, Simon and Napoleon. Simon and Skipper will occasionally posture a little but they have relaxed a lot around each other.

Skipper is an awesome little dog and I am excited to help him.