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Hiking (with the hounds)

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  1. DaveGunter

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    This spring has been pretty dreary. Today was the first nice weekend day in some time so I ran the Hounds up a small local mountain to start getting them in shape for some bigger hikes. This was the first pack hike up a substantial mtn since Jackson's knee surgeries in Feb of '18, it was good to have them all together and healthy.
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    Some giant eratics
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    360 from the summit



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    That's a beautiful spot! How did the pups do, especially Jackson?
     
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    I was thinking the same thing. All those pictures are so panoramic. I still have no idea how he trained all 5 dogs to be so obidient.
     
  4. DaveGunter

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    He did well, no lameness for some time now...knock on wood.
     
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    That's great to hear! Maple's xray did show inflammation on April 1st, still limped, but is almost 100%

    Glad you were able to get out. I was at my dad's today in the catskills, he's 2000', it was snowing! Uggg
     
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    They sure are!
     
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    DaveGunter Making hounds sit like that for photos is no insignificant accomplishment. IMHO, Hounds aren't dogs, they are hounds. Not saying that in a bad way, they just are.:salute:
     
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    What a View! Sounded cold though with the wind.
     
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    I couldn't even train my kids to sit still that long for a photo.:picard:As always DaveGunter you have some fantastic pic and really remarkable hounds. Thanks for sharing once again!:salute:
     
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    Great pics Dave!
    His dogs are so well behaved.. 1 found a rabbit at Well Seasoned GTG. He called it back:jaw:
    Even though you can read the dog's mind, please. Dad come on.. Please please please
     
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    Nice view. Looks like one hound just wanted a short nap
     
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    Black Mtn today, just about got carried off by the bugs, very little wind, still a nice hike.
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    Ready for a nap on the way home.
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    Great pictures! Yea, black flies are rough right now! Big welts on the pups bellys?
     
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    Great 360 deg view, thanks!:thumbs:
     
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    I think I would be sacked out with the dogs in the back.
     
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    It's very comfy back there, I climbed in with the Hounds once and had my wife drive around just so I would know what it's like.
     
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    Pictures or it certainly didn't happen.
     
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    Box Man!! nananananananana Box Man!!
     
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