Happy Hazel

Hazel was beyond excited for the opportunity to run with the team today! She even tried to clamber into a box on the trailer by herself. :-D She isn't fit enough for the whole 3 miles to be easy, but she never gave up!! I am very proud of her.

Reassurance from a Friend

Amber is helping Hazel to learn that there is no reason to be so afraid of the world outside the kennel.

Where are we goin'?

Guess who's a real sled dog now?!

She even led for a while, until it become confusing. She couldn't understand why she wasn't allowed to lead the team down to the lake for a drink...

There must be something yummy on that spoon!

There sure is - PUMPKIN!!

One of these is not like the other...

But, shhh...don't tell her! She's absolutely convinced that she really is a sled dog!!

What could be better?

This afternoon we enjoyed a run along the beautiful trails at Sunset Ridge and I got to watch Amber teaching the yearling Hazel how to be a cani-cross dog. Since she has already decided that she doesn't want to be a sled dog, this will be a good choice for her because she did great!

Obviously they're enthralled...