Friday morning Erin of Avalanche Acres and I went fox hunting. She took along Ana Banana, and I had Sniper for go to ground and Tracker for our "lurcher" in case they bolted anything from a den. We parked the car, got everyone out, got the two ground dogs collared and then headed into the field. The dogs checked out several dens, but it was obvious by their state that no one was home and hadn't been for a while. It really was no matter - I was having a wonderful time chatting with Erin and learning more about earthwork, walking in the cool Wyoming morning air, and watching the dogs hunt. I was certain that we would know if they found something - Ana was experienced, and Tracker and Sniper had gotten a taste for fox a few days prior. We came across a small pond with about 20' of mud for a shoreline, and metal culvert that acted as an overflow pipe. I asked the dogs to check the spot, and they did - Ana first, then Tracker and then Sniper. All three gave it a qu...
Confessions of a Crazy Rat Dog Mama