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My name is Donna Brinkworth. Four years ago I moved to Alberta from Northwestern Ontario. I recently completed the requirements to be a CKC tracking judge for TD and TDX and will now work on becoming an urban tracking judge, as it is one of my passions. I've also become involved in the sport of Schutzhund as a member of the Calgary Schutzhund Club, and my boy Caden is showing a lot of promise in this exciting sport. All I need is some land and sheep for the Border Collies to be completely happy in Alberta, and we are working on that! This blog honours tracking, herding and life with the dogs who are my teachers and who bring so much joy into my life. It started out as a training blog for my tracking students. You can check those archives, back in 2005. Over time I have used this blog to journal my own training, share information, and most recently discuss my personal journey since moving here.

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1 December, 2011

The Pack - Snow Day

When you live with five dogs, I think it qualifies as a Pack. Here is a group shot of them. So peaceful and good - after a day spent playing in the snow!



Caden is so good with Ben. I always watch as Ben can be a bit silly at his age, but since he was born here, Caden view him as one of the pack. Notice that Jet is pretty unconcerned in behind.


River lies guard over the steps to the kitchen where the cookies are kept.


Ben copies Jet in everything she does. I will have to teach them to squeeze over and make a spot for me - since usually Jet and I share the couch!


Ted is the most amazing dog. He was great with Caden when Caden was a puppy too. I put Ted out with Ben and they played for hours. I just love Ted's happy demeanor. Ted loves having a playmate. And this time, it is his own pup!


Ben went for a walk to the Post Office today. He is such a calm guy. He greeted people and chilled while I mailed some Christmas stuff.


Then he guarded the house while I shovelled snow





No wonder he was so tired after the big snow day! My sweet pup


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