BrownStone Chinooks is devoted to fostering the excellent health and wonderful temperament of Chinook dogs. Hard-working Chinooks excel in many activities such as agility, obedience, back yard play, hiking, dog powered sports, search and rescue, and as service dogs. The affectionate Chinook is an excellent family dog matching its activity level to that of its companions - be it strenuous exercise or snuggling on the couch.

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Puppy Love/Father Adoration

Yesterday I got the call: Trask's boy, Rudy needs to learn how to swim. We have only seen the little guy once since he moved to his forever family in Eugene. We set a time for this morning.  Rudy and Tee rode with me in KsBota and the dogs ran up and over the ridge to the back pond.
I had been concerned how Koyuk and Cedar would take to a new dog so I figured that if they were a bit tired from the run, they might be less harsh on Rudy. We let him out and yes the older dogs had to assert their noisy dominance but after a few minutes, Rudy ran beneath the Bota only to exit the other side and dash around behind the three dogs trying to find him in his hiding place. The crafty/gutsy guy was instantly deemed OK by all.
When I looked at the pictures it became evident that every picture I had of Trask also had Rudy looking up to him.
 Trask closely watching his son ease into the water.
 Fun and frolic.
 "OK dad, what's next"...
 ...some wonderful new smells.
 What a natural bond the two have.
Rudy rode and the other dogs ran back over the ridge to wash off the poison oak oils in the small house pond.  Rudy was not really sure about going in a pond with a drop off but...
 floating dog treats were too much to resist.
 Too cute and looking just like his father.
 Proud papa Trask.
Trask wanted to clean him off...
 but Rudy wanted to play.
 "See dad. I can swim."
 "Good job."
 Now it's time to play again.
The two were really inseparable the entire morning.
Even in the group pose attempts, Rudy was more interested in getting Trask's attention than the off camera treats.
 Finally a group shot of Rudy, great-grandma Cedar, pop Trask. grandma Koyuk
Trask howled for over a half hour when Rudy felt - Puppy Love.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Koyuk and I are Both RNs

BrownStone Iditarod Koyuk, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TT, WSD now has a RN title to go behind here name.
Today Koyuk earned her AKC Rally-O Novice title: RN. To get the title she had to have three qualifying runs. We even got third place.
My sister and her husband came down to Eugene to watch us trial.
Koyuk doesn't understand the fuss but is interested in the bag of training treats in my right hand.
 Later they came to my house for a celebratory dinner.
Now we both have RN's after our name. (Honestly I don't know which was harder to earn.)

Friday, June 10, 2016

BrownStone Lupin

I have been remiss (again) in posting on the blog and really remiss (again) about posting pictures of BrownStone pups that have been sent to me. Lupin was Ms White from the BrownStone Christmas litter, whelped 12/11/03.
At almost 13 years old, Lupin has earned the best seat in the house.
Lupin is still up for adventures with her active family.
Her new cushy bed just doesn't cut it like the old one.
I am lucky. Lupin still brings her family for visits and swims in the pond.
Lupin checking out the newest BrownStone canine.
Lupin on a recent beach trip with her family...
 and camping last weekend.
 Lupin has been the perfect dog for an active, young family.