Foxglen

22/06/2025

This morning we had a fun Walk & Nosework Search event to benefit the Lower Schuylkill Valley Park (and animal sanctuary).

We walked to each of the search areas, all presented something different. Aluminum decking with the river flow influencing, ground hides, water hides, and High/Medium/Low over running water. The dogs really did some of their finest work, especially wading in to find the bonus hide Mike set in the creek.

We donated $500.00 to the Sanctuary, making the fundraiser a complete success. I am sure this small amount will do the animals good!!

Thank You to Vera, Sizzle, Josie, Dynamo, and Poem for joining in the seaching fun.
Thank You to Maverick & Kiwi for donating even though they couldn't make the day.

Thank You to Mike for bicycling ahead to set hides and tag team instruct so I could be part of the class!! You out did yourself again!!!

We were worried about the predicted heat and ended up worrying about rain.

26/05/2025

We had a fun Saturday morning completing the AKC 2025 5K Spring Scurry.
Weather was fantastic for the dogs and the company excellent.

Dogs always rock this event and we are so fortunate to get together twice a year to stretch out those many legs.

Until November!

06/05/2025

Wow
How amazing this exercise turned out to be.

If you get tired of me announcing another "walk" event, this is why. The image below is of two different kid's versions of their experience getting to school. One is driven, one walks.

Imagine if our dogs could provide their version of "outside the yard"? If it only sees green vinyl matting, jumps & contacts, farm animals, or any repeat building exposure, the left drawing is its world.

Have an environmental dog? Come up with ways to give your dog the drawing on the right.

Just get out with your dog.

04/05/2025

The Foxglen Dogs and I are now BARK Rangers.

Poem and I went to the Bark in the Park event in Valley Forge Park yesterday and wandered around the vendor tables and other dogs. We even got to be photo featured on the event Fb post, but not the greatest pose. There we are with the Park Rangers picking up our swag. 🤣

I did have to drive to the Visitors Center to complete the BARK Ranger booklet and be officially sworn in so we can represent ourselves as good dog owners as we wander all of our Nation's parks.
Love that there is a Lab cartooned at the back of the book. Made it feel more personal.

🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🦮🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

18/03/2025

Poem
Search #4 of the session.
Similar to Shaman's Seacrh #2 from the other day with a twist.

Fun to see what odor does in specific locations and how we make our observations. Questions I had concerning Shaman's thought process and decision making were answered with Poem's searching.

13/03/2025

Today's Backyard training with daShams.
Search #2

13/03/2025

Today's Backyard training with daShams.
Search #1

02/03/2025

Despite the wind and cold temperature, Vera and Shaman made it to the Valley Forge National Arch during this morning's walk.
I am sorry I picked a trial heavy weekend to host the short walk, but we had fun as a small group today.

16/02/2025

Happy 6th Birthday to Quill, Poem, Shaman, and Jade!

May you all have an awesome day today despite the rain and high winds!

09/02/2025

I am sorry this video cut off at the third Hide. I came upon this cabin camp on another hike and thought it would be awesome for searching.

Third hide was on the threshold of the open cabin. I did not dare step inside as it was supposed to be locked.
Forth hide was on a second cabin's porch way behind us.

So much fun and Elite like.

14/01/2025

PSA - for those who are trying to get out of the house and be more active. Good cause, we need more trees!

Virtual Event, meaning you can do this anywhere.
Details and information on the orginal post.

~~Joyce

Looking for a unique gift idea for the outdoorsy person in your life? Sign them up for the Bob Ross Run for the Tree's Happy Little (Virtual) 5k. They don't have to be a runner to participate - they can walk, run, roll, or hike any place outdoors at their pace. Proceeds from registration go towards planting trees in PA state parks and forests. Learn more and register at at https://ppff.events/RunForTheTrees

You can download a printable "gift certificate" after you've registered at:https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/New/HLTGift.pdf

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

May 2025 be full of the experiences your dog loves!

~~ Joyce