And the Pig Just Stared…

by LittlestMusher September 30, 2011 The Dogs

My Aussie, Jake, was once taken by surprise as we passed a shop door in downtown Sausalito, California. There was a small weathered pig statue in the entryway, pointed toward the incoming customers, and looking at us as we walked up the sidewalk. We were about 15 feet away when Jake made eye contact with [...]

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Playtime in the face of death

by LittlestMusher September 19, 2011 Life Lessons From the Dogs

How many of you have been in life-threatening situations…and the foremost thing on your mind is wanting to play? Let’s talk quality of life — what could be more important than the ability to enjoy playing, having fun in the moment? Seriously. If you were facing the end of your life, what would be the [...]

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Preparation + Presence = Life!

by LittlestMusher September 8, 2011 Life Lessons From the Dogs

Here on the West Coast of the US, we are finally getting the summer heat the rest of the country has suffered with for months. For us, heat + dry = wild fires. Our forests and grasslands are tinder boxes right now, and our heartfelt best wishes go out to those affected by the devastating [...]

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Dogs Stall, People Quit — Turning “I Can’t” into “I Can!”

by LittlestMusher August 15, 2011 Life Lessons From the Dogs

I tweaked my back really good a couple of weeks ago, moving something out of the back of my truck…it continues to remind me every day that was a dumb thing to do. Some days have been pretty good…other days, not so much. Yesterday was a bad day, and I kept thinking about all the [...]

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Even Lead Dogs need a break now and again…Aloha from Hawaii

by LittlestMusher June 2, 2011 Life Lessons From the Dogs

Aloha, Barb here, on vacation in Hawaii. Yep, Hawaii, YAHOO! One of the most common myths about a dog sled team is there is only one lead dog. All lead dogs need a rest now & again. Actually, in our sled dog teams Liz & I train all of our dogs to be lead dogs. [...]

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Thank You Veterans For Allowing Us Freedom to Overcome our Life Challenges

by LittlestMusher May 29, 2011 Our Blog

On this, the first Memorial Day without my Dad, I have been reflecting on the profound gratitude I feel toward all veterans and service members, for protecting those freedoms we hold so dear, and allowing the dogs and I the opportunity to discover, explore and share the sled dog lessons with the world at large. [...]

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Have the Dogs Help You Live Your Best Life Despite Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

by LittlestMusher May 23, 2011 Our Blog

I wake up stiff & tired…and the instant I move the sled dogs who are last night’s group that are visiting my house from the dog yard immediately hop up, stretch, shake, and are ready to head outside. “Ok, ok…just wait…hold your horses…hang on…let me get up…just wait, I’m coming…” Thus starts another day in [...]

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Thank a teacher today!

by BarbDogDrop May 3, 2011 Life Lessons From the Dogs

Barb showing the joy sled dogs provide as teachers National Teacher Day 2011 – Thank a teacher today!  Who are among your favorite teachers in life? Liz & I will both say our sled dogs have been the most amazing teachers guiding us & reminding us each & every day. We are both perpetual students & have [...]

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What is the Ultimate Gift of Love For Your Dog?

by LittlestMusher April 30, 2011 Presentations/Events

A note to all our blog subscribers and fans: This is a bit of a different post than usual. We have an upcoming event and want to make sure YOU and all animal owners you know are able to attend! We are pleased and excited to announce we have a very special FREE conference call [...]

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Goodbye dear friend – Mardjie

by BarbDogDrop February 4, 2011 The Dogs

Northomes Mardjie November 23, 1996 – February 2, 2011 Mardjie was an easy going dog who loved being a sled dog. She wasn’t the fastest but she was really good with new people & new dogs so she really helped show lots of folks & dogs “the ropes”. Mardjie’s just the kind of dog we [...]

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