Sometimes we all get caught up with the challenges we face.
It is with those times that I like to sit back, listen, observe and let the healing power of Nature take over.
Life here in the forest can be that simple!
Now on the other hand, the dogs are getting more and more anxious to start running. But, the weather here is still in flux as today the temperatures are back into the mid 20's.
If all goes well the running season here will start in early October.
It will be different this year, as there still is no Handler/Trainee available due to Covid, starting the season running three 6 dog teams.
Although I like to train larger teams, 9 to 10 dogs, I am concerned it would take too long to hook up and could cause some problems with over exuberant dogs.
However, on a positive note, this gives the opportunity to work three pairs of leaders on each training day. 
This season, the goal will be to develop Lloyd, Lance and Levi into leaders along with strengthening the lead position of Lilly, Louis and Saphir (Zoe Knight's dog awaiting Zoe's return here when the quarantine is lifted) who were introduced to lead last season.
Luckily there are plenty of seasoned leaders here to assist in the training of the rookies.
​Until next week......

The weather here last week emulates the current climate the world is facing with Covid 19!
Stormy one night and rise the next day to sunshine!
Hopefully soon, we will see a solution to this pandemic!
Although, here we are isolated and have had no cases of the virus, it does affect our lives here.
As an example: the Handler/Trainee Applicants are not allowed to enter Canada, especially if they don't have a Work/Travel Visa. 
It is sad as there are several people that would like to come here and experience life here in the forest with Sled Dogs.
Hopefully soon, the borders will open up to allow visitors to enter.
The weather here is changing with temperatures below zero at night.
The leaves on the trees are turning color and are starting to fall.
I heard the first flock of Canada Geese heading south on Friday night starting their annual migration.
The dogs are also getting excited and ready to run.
Soon another running season will commence.
​Until next week.......

Yes, the weather here is feeling more like Fall. Time to start preparing everything for the start of another season running the dogs.
Harnesses are all cleaned, the ganglines are all checked to be ready to go and now make some new necklines and tuglines for replacements when necessary during the season.
The dogs are all in good shape and ready.
With the cooler weather, they are getting more excited in the mornings anticipating running.
The training here won't start until the first of October, as I don't like starting them too early and then have to shut them down when the temperatures get too warm as they will in September.
Patience is a virtue!
​Until next week.......