Various Canine Companion pics...lots of pics

I'm leaving tomorrow for a week with my family. My Dad offered an all expenses paid ski trip in Jasper. How could I refuse that!? So since this is my last chance to post for awhile, here is an assortment of pictures taken over the last few days.
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My big, sweet doofus, Founder actually looking calm and dignified for a change!
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Founder's beautiful eyes!
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Delta doing his best "woe is me" look.
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Chase the gentleman dog. He's such a polite boy, always crossing his paws when he lays down.
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Preacher enjoying a moose bone. He may be old and blind, but his nose still works great. He can sniff out food from a mile away! His teeth still work too--that bone didn't last long!

more coming

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Daisy was over for a visit the other day. Actually, she's here again right now! She might as well spend the day playing here instead of wandering the neighborhood or laying outside my gate.
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Pingo playing with Heyoka and Daisy. Not a great pic, but Pingo is just learning how to play like this. Usually she runs away when the dogs start wrestling. I think it's cute that at almost 9 years old she's finally connecting with her inner puppy!
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Sundin having his morning bowl of baited water.
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Yum! That's good stuff!
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Pacer enjoying a post run drink/snack this afternoon.
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And finally, a happy Sundin earlier today, after his first run leading my team!

That's all....see you in a week or so!

What a fantastic first post to see on here today! Sounds like your going to have a great week:D
So Sundin was lead today hu? That's terrific!

Well thanks for the pictures, I enjoyed them all.

Have a great time!!

Each one of your dogs are beautiful. You take such good pictures of them. You guys have a wonderful time on your trip! :D

I'm so glad you shared some pics before you left. We definitely need to have our fix of your gang. Can't do without them. Have a great time on your trip but come back safe so that you can post some more pics of those great dogs.

Daisy looks like she's smiling! I love Preacher, what a handsome boy. All of your dogs are absolutely gorgeous!

Have fun on your trip! :)

your dogs are beautiful..:) I just love Preacher. :)

Great Photos!!

Now have a GREAT Time on your Ski Vacation -

and bring back some SKI Shots!

Have **PHUNN**! ;)

I just love your pictures and you kids are so beautifull.

I just love them all, wonderful pictures..
What is baited water???

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Originally Posted by poofy

What is baited water???

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This time of year the dogs' water freezes so fast that they don't always get enough time to drink. A sled dog has to stay hydrated in order to work effectively and safely. So twice a day I take around "baited water". The bait is something tasty soaked in the water. I use chunks of meat or kibble. The dogs always drink it immediately.

nice pictures!

how often you give moose raws to who?

I love especially how sundin said it was tasty! :D

have a blast, tamaralyn!

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Originally Posted by Glacier

This time of year the dogs' water freezes so fast that they don't always get enough time to drink. A sled dog has to stay hydrated in order to work effectively and safely. So twice a day I take around "baited water". The bait is something tasty soaked in the water. I use chunks of meat or kibble. The dogs always drink it immediately.

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ok thanks, and have a wonderful safe trip :)

oh I also saw sundin's missing part of tongue - unique - anything happened? I hope that's not the way they sign they're fixed? :confused:

Have a safe and fun trip. Thanks for our fill of pups before you leave and we look forward to your return.

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Originally Posted by Gina's Ark Inc.

nice pictures!

how often you give moose raws to who?

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They all eat raw meat 3 or 4 times a week. Usually it's moose, but sometimes bison, caribou and occasionally beef.

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Originally Posted by Gina's Ark Inc.

oh I also saw sundin's missing part of tongue - unique - anything happened? I hope that's not the way they sign they're fixed? :confused:

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I don't know exactly what happened, but I suspect he got it stuck on part of his chain in his old dog yard in cold weather. It's an old injury and well healed. Happened long before he got here. Sundin actually isn't neutered, but now that I can catch him, he will be soon!

Thanks for the fix. I just have to keep coming back to this thread until you get back. So...hmm...does that mean the dogs will be alone this week? Hmmm...Oooh Antare, come here baby, look at this nice big bone...(snatches Antare ;)).

Have a wonderful wonderful trip!!!!!

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. So...hmm...does that mean the dogs will be alone this week? Hmmm...Oooh Antare, come here baby, look at this nice big bone...(snatches Antare ;)).

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Alone!? Oh, that's funny. I can't imagine the chaos that would cause! Stuart will be here taking care of them, with some help from his Dad.

oh good, thanks for the answers! enjoying knowing them more. :)

oh not to worry ginger, I'll help you.. I'll be talking and keep stuart busy while you come.. ;)

oh yeah, will stuart's finger be fine with all of those dogs? wow, one hand with 20+ dear dawggies would be a challenge!

Only kidding, I knew Stuart was staying home (and I remembered that his father comes over every day), but it was worth a try anyway. :) How is Stuart's...was it his hand?

Edited to Add: Oh I just saw your reply, Gina. Thanks. ;)

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Originally Posted by Ginger's Mom

Only kidding, I knew Stuart was staying home (and I remembered that his father comes over every day), but it was worth a try anyway. :) How is Stuart's...was it his hand?

Edited to Add: Oh I just saw your reply, Gina. Thanks. ;)

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If you could get close enough to Antare to snag him, I'd probably faint and you could walk right off with him. He's a pretty timid little guy.

Stuart's hand is improving. He got the stitches out a couple days ago and the pin comes out in 10 days or so. As long as he's careful and doesn't bump it, the pain is much better too.

His Dad came over tonight and followed me around through the feeding routine so he can do that if Stuart's hand won't allow it. The feed bucket weighs about 25 pounds and you kinda need two hands--one to carry, one to scoop. Setting the bucket down to scoop every time would just be annoying, especially for the dogs! I don't think they'll get much meat while I'm gone. Stuart can't use an axe yet. The meat is frozen in big blocks and I chop off meal size chunks. Hopefully one of them will scoop the poop--a week without scooping would be a little long!

i have to insist............ does your father want an adopted child?? if so I am pretty available........... LOL, what a great family you have human and furry!!

have a great time and dont be a stranger, we will miss you so much!! take care and enjoy, we´ll be with you in spirit

Daisy seems to be smitten with Heyoka and who can blame her.
He is simply gorgeous!

Beautiful pictures of your gang! My, but Daisy is a pretty girl, nice to see she still visits. Have fun on your trip, and be careful when you come home - there'll probably be a husky stampede to welcome you!!!