Some new pics of Juno from 2014- She is sure a squirrel went in this treehole.
She's a great kai- adventurous, rugged, and beautiful.
She likes to sleep on my side of the bed.
And I took Juno to the training center's Open House and CGC testing day.
I havent taken her to any classes in quite a while, maybe a year or so? but she won a ribbon for a terrific Rally course run, which kinda makes me want to try more rally obedience work with her- I dont have a picture of it, but she just lights up when we work together, has great attention and steps up her walk into this cute prance with her tail high. She is really ON in the ring for some reason, which I find funny for such an intrepid backcountry dog- maybe it's the undivided attention...
She already had her CGC, so that day she tested for the Advanced Canine Good Citizen title (CGCA or "community canine") and passed all ten items to earn her title, probably the first Kai Ken to do so, since it is a new title the AKC started in October. Test items are https://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/akc_community_canine/test_items.cfm
I'm so happy with Juno as my best friend, whether it's coming when I call her out in the woods and showing me things she finds (She once brought me a turtle!), heeling in the ring, grouse hunting, curling up to rest right behind my shoulders or sleeping right against my knees at night. She represents the versatility of the kai ken perfectly, I think. I am so grateful to Brad and Jen for choosing her for me! ...
I know it's been said before, but that tail is amazing! And you can just see her mind working. I see that look in Hanzo's eyes sometimes. That's when I know I have to get him out of the house and doing something, otherwise he's going to make up his own game involving my shoes, the cat or poking the bear (our crotchety akita). He also has that look whenever we're teaching a new trick. Most recently when teaching him to first walk through, then jump through a hula hoop. His eyes said as he deftly hopped through, "Like this dad? Is that what you're looking for? Come on, gimme something hard next time!"
Juno (Haru x Rikirou) will be 4 years old in two and half months and she is doing fabulously. She's healthy and strong, and happy. Loves to play with toys, and with Matsu, but her mission in life is to explore the woods with me and discover things. She is super curious, and is a good hunter- we have been hunting ruffed grouse together much more earnestly this fall, and she has put up several for me- if I was less of a rookie we'd have 2 birds now. I can't think that Juno has done any formal events since our last post- but we have had some dog guests visit for hiking on three or four occasions and she has been a diplomatic dog with TK, Russell, Fionna, and Yuuta and Spuddy.
Her new trick of the year is jumping up into my arms when I'm standing- I think her mother knew this trick, too. Mostly she is just a good hiker, hunter and companion, sleeping on our bed and waking me up with her patented Kisses-Up-the-Nose, and finding things in the woods that I wouldn't see without her.
Juno is so gorgeous. And it's not just her coat, though it's really splendid, but I feel like these photos all really capture her personality really well. You must be a really good photographer!
i love her up close shot...such a tough girl, with such a sweet face. And all that fluff. I want to bury my face in it! ♥ And I want a video of her new trick! my friend does that with his dog, such a fun trick! i want to do it with the girls, though i think only kona would really do it..kimber...eeeeh. more than likely blank stares. :P
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She's a great kai- adventurous, rugged, and beautiful.
She likes to sleep on my side of the bed.
And I took Juno to the training center's Open House and CGC testing day.
I havent taken her to any classes in quite a while, maybe a year or so? but she won a ribbon for a terrific Rally course run, which kinda makes me want to try more rally obedience work with her- I dont have a picture of it, but she just lights up when we work together, has great attention and steps up her walk into this cute prance with her tail high. She is really ON in the ring for some reason, which I find funny for such an intrepid backcountry dog- maybe it's the undivided attention...
She already had her CGC, so that day she tested for the Advanced Canine Good Citizen title (CGCA or "community canine") and passed all ten items to earn her title, probably the first Kai Ken to do so, since it is a new title the AKC started in October. Test items are https://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/akc_community_canine/test_items.cfm
I'm so happy with Juno as my best friend, whether it's coming when I call her out in the woods and showing me things she finds (She once brought me a turtle!), heeling in the ring, grouse hunting, curling up to rest right behind my shoulders or sleeping right against my knees at night. She represents the versatility of the kai ken perfectly, I think.
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I always thought Woodchuck Hard Cider was Canadian, I just learned it's American. Huh. Learn something new.
Pretty Juno
Juno's amphibious attack
Loggers
We do a lot of wildlife tracking, so here we're checking the skid road for good bear trees.
I love her little nose.
Yard time with her loyal cousin, Matsu
and upclose
Juno (Haru x Rikirou) will be 4 years old in two and half months and she is doing fabulously. She's healthy and strong, and happy. Loves to play with toys, and with Matsu, but her mission in life is to explore the woods with me and discover things. She is super curious, and is a good hunter- we have been hunting ruffed grouse together much more earnestly this fall, and she has put up several for me- if I was less of a rookie we'd have 2 birds now.
Her new trick of the year is jumping up into my arms when I'm standing- I think her mother knew this trick, too. Mostly she is just a good hiker, hunter and companion, sleeping on our bed and waking me up with her patented Kisses-Up-the-Nose, and finding things in the woods that I wouldn't see without her.
She's such a fun dog. I love her and Matsu.
And I want a video of her new trick! my friend does that with his dog, such a fun trick! i want to do it with the girls, though i think only kona would really do it..kimber...eeeeh. more than likely blank stares. :P