As the start date of the Iditarod is fast approaching, Jesse and I have upped our exercise routine. Instead of doing the 8 mile loop like I did with Mom and Dad, Jesse has been taking me out to his house to run around with the other dogs. I really like being there because unlike the fields I run in, he has woods behind his house which are much more entertaining for a dog, let me tell you. The smells are unbelievable, as are the sounds and sights. Since I caught my first rabbit a few weeks ago, I've been sort of murderous to tell you the truth. Any little furry animal that dares run through my line of vision is fair game. Instead of it just being me, though, it becomes a competition between myself and the other dogs on my team; we cut corners, take detours, and run as fast as our four legs can take us. Instead of separating us, it actually has become a sort of bonding experience. When one of us isn't in the lead, we make it a group effort. Some will swing around the outside or some will stay back a bit, that way we ensure the kill. At first it felt a bit morbid for me, since I'm a domestic retriever and don't have a violent bone in my body, but now it's become second nature. Hey, that's the circle of life, right?
Loyally,
Lola
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