We went for a run this afternoon. I was feeling ambitious so I hooked up 8 dogs. Usually, I can only manage to get six in line by myself, but I have a tour booked for next week so I needed to get the dogs some practice in a team of 8 with weight on the sled.
This was taken about 4 kilometres from home. The dogs are from the leaders back--Pingo & Founder, Mac & Pacer, Ozzy & Antare, Chase & Franklin.
Back in the yard
I think they were watching Daisy--my neighbor's dog. She was playing in the snow off to the side. You can't see Frankin because he was laying down.
Founder taking a break after his workout!
Chase checking to see if I have any more fish snacks for him. The dogs all get a chunk of fish after a run.
And poor Franklin recovering in the house. Franklin got jumped by a loose dog on the way home. If you look closely you can see the tear in his right ear. I didn't realize he was hurt when we got by the dogs or I would have stopped and taken a strip off the owner. I did call the city Animal Control officer when we got home and filed a complaint. Probably not much he can do, but I felt like I had to report it anyway. My vet says there isn't much she can do either! She could only knock Franklin out and cut the flap of torn skin off. I've elected not to do that as Franklin does not handle anasthetic well and I'd rather not put him under for cosmetic reasons.
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poor Franklin! I hope his little ear gets better, poor guy. I *hate* people who leave their dogs loose, especially when they've clearly not been taught any obedience and are agressive. Its even worse seeing people in my busy suburban neighborhood leaving their dogs out in their yards off leash... 
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