Dougie, my canine hiking partner, is gaining confidence off leash. He explored some game trails and splashed around the pond on our walk Saturday. He listed to his recall command and seemed really to enjoy pushing into new (for him) territory. We explored several hundred acres of mowed corn fields and the big black chickens were fun to chase (all birds are chickens to Dougie). Loads of deer scat in the fields but no deer to be seen. It was a quiet opening weekend for shotgun deer season. Morning rain and cool temps either kept the deer laying down or kept the Fudds away. Just over 6 miles on Saturday.
Heavy rain kept us home Sunday.
Heavy rain kept us home Sunday.
