Because she just is — My muse.
Muse
Ode to Ama – A Bush Ballad
Dear Readers, here is a poem about my dog, Ama. It is written in the style of a bush poem. Read more
Here’s Looking at You Kid
Weekly Photo Challenge – Cheeky
I am nothing if not predictable. I do like cheeky dogs and nothing is more cheeky than a puppy.
All My Trials – Fun on the Run
In my initial dog training post, I mentioned that Ama, my little Finnish Spitz, had successfully gained her Rally Novice obedience title. At this level, all the exercises are done on-lead. The next level for us, Rally Advanced (RA), is going to be more challenging because the course is conducted off-lead. I think we can do it. I’ve learnt to never underestimate the happy wanderer! But….. at our latest training session, things didn’t go entirely to plan (ie. there was no plan).
All My Trials – The Finnish Spitz
Originally posted Nov 23, 2017. Updated Jan 20, 2022.
I’ve been training my two primitive dogs (a Finnish Spitz and a Finnish Lapphund) for a couple of years now. We have had many successes and failures. We’ve had frustration and tears of joy. Just this past week, my little Finkie (short for Finnish Spitz), Ama, achieved her first obedience title (Rally Novice). [Update: this is ancient history now. We are no longer attending classes or participating in dog sports.] Read more
Experimenting by Accident
Weekly Photo Challenge – Experimental
I am sharing two photos today – one of a flowering bottlebrush and another of the birthday girl (for no other reason than its her birthday).
Red Dog Delight – See How He Shines
Weekly Photo Challenge – Glow
Thought I would have a go at participating in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge. Here is a photo of my dog. He just shines in the late afternoon sun.
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 