May 2009
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By Lindsay Stordahl on May 9, 2009
My friend Maren and I won the Fargo half marathon. Both of us. Unfortunately, no dogs were allowed on the course. I finished the race in about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Not my personal best, but faster than last year.
Posted in Dog exercise, Memoirs |
By Lindsay Stordahl on May 7, 2009
A few months ago I took a dog to an adoption event. The dog I handled was an American pit bull terrier named Jesse. I was careful when introducing him to new dogs, because we weren’t sure how he would do. Jesse is pictured below and is up for adoption. He was a very good [...]
Posted in Dog behavior | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue |
By Lindsay Stordahl on May 4, 2009
Note: This is a guest post by Tawna Whitford, who just so happens to be my boyfriend’s mom. Tawna and her big black lab Emma live in Washington. I was oblivious to the jingling of Emma’s dog tags that quietly announced her intentions for an early morning visit. I also missed the sound of her [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Memoirs |
By Lindsay Stordahl on May 3, 2009
At about 8 p.m. April 30, Ace and I completed our 101 miles. We reached exactly 101 miles and then quit. We did not even go .01 miles more! My miles were broken down close to this: Walking: 50 miles Running: 30 miles Biking: 21 miles I have to admit, at about 6 p.m. April [...]
Posted in Dog exercise | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on May 1, 2009
Giant breeds are often outnumbered by smaller dogs at the dog park. Almost always gentle, these powerful breeds still make the owners of smaller dogs nervous. I’ve experienced it more than once – my friend and I show up with my mutt and her dane and the place clears out. Our dogs stand there looking [...]
Posted in Dog adoption |
