Monthly Archives: March 2014

Flood the vole pest control

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

For the past several weeks I’ve had a vole making swiss cheese out of my bird run. After trying the “mothball in the hole” method without any luck (the vole just dug up the mothballs), I resorted to the “flood … Continue reading →

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Maryland tail docking legislatio​n- Hearing on March 27th

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

The following link to an AKC news article was submitted by one of my blog followers and I was kind of delinquent on getting it posted. If you or someone you know would like to attend the hearing on laws restricting debarking, … Continue reading →

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A tough therapy day

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Friday was a long day of therapy visits with Sophie and Elvis, and one I hope not to repeat anytime soon. The day began with my annual review and I brought Elvis into the office with me rather than leaving … Continue reading →

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Docs fourth hunt test – day 2

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Doc was braced with another Spinoni for his final test of the weekend. We were originally scheduled to run in the 6th brace but due to a conflict, the order was changed and we ended up in the 2nd brace. Both … Continue reading →

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Docs third hunt test – day 2

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Sunday’s hunt test started where Saturday’s ended, and Doc overcame my handler errors by holding an incredible point for approximately 4 minutes. For Sunday morning’s test, he was braced with a beautiful little liver-colored Brittany. Doc went on a solid point soon … Continue reading →

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Doc’s second hunt test – day 1

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Doc’s second test was almost back-to-back with his first. He was in the last brace of the morning and the 3rd brace of the afternoon, however we broke for lunch before his “morning” test; therefore he was finishing the morning … Continue reading →

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Docs first hunt test – day 1

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Doc entered his first Junior hunt test Saturday morning and hit the course like a pro passing 3 of his 4 hunt tests. For those who are unfamiliar with AKC pointer hunt tests, the hunt test was set up as … Continue reading →

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Meet the Cockers

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

The following post is a photo journal of our Saturday morning training session, and I found out firsthand why Cocker Spaniels have earned the nickname “pocket rocket”. Doc and I were able to get in on a training session with … Continue reading →

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Insomnia

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Twin Buttes Spinone

Whether its age or something more, Sophie has developed a case of insomnia and wanders through the house during the night. That in and of itself is no problem except that her nails click on the floor waking us. She … Continue reading →

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