10 years ago, my pup Jake was 6 months old. His first trip was with a buddy of mine … an old poster on this site named Hogan. We visited the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in northern Wisconsin.
Today I returned from the TFF with my 10 year old Vizsla named Jake, a veteran of many trips to the bush, and my 11 month old pup named Max. He is a Hanoverian Scent Hound. I am currently training him to track wounded deer as well as therapy work. We were once again accompanied by my friend Hogan. Although I had some concerns about Max, this trip was an very rewarding success.
As we turned down Murray’s Landing road, the boys perked up, Jake knew we were close to the put in. As I started to load my gear Max suddenly seemed to “get” what all the training was about this summer. He looked at me and jumped into the canoe … refused to get out making loading it much more difficult. I was glad he was excited to go. After I got the canoe loaded, I told Jake to get in and took a picture as it reminded me of his first trip 10 years before.
We had about a 1 hour paddle on a beautiful day, exploring the Flowage. Eventually we found a nice place to stay for the next few days. I humped our gear and set up camp. Max loved the trip, we explored the timber, processed firewood, paddled around, checked out various islands etc. He was so well behaved on this trip. He and Jake absolutely love exploring with me. Tripping with Jake has been one of life’s
most rewarding blessings. Now, doing this with my two dogs, it is even more special.Max has a long way to go, but his first trip was a terrific success!
Today I returned from the TFF with my 10 year old Vizsla named Jake, a veteran of many trips to the bush, and my 11 month old pup named Max. He is a Hanoverian Scent Hound. I am currently training him to track wounded deer as well as therapy work. We were once again accompanied by my friend Hogan. Although I had some concerns about Max, this trip was an very rewarding success.
As we turned down Murray’s Landing road, the boys perked up, Jake knew we were close to the put in. As I started to load my gear Max suddenly seemed to “get” what all the training was about this summer. He looked at me and jumped into the canoe … refused to get out making loading it much more difficult. I was glad he was excited to go. After I got the canoe loaded, I told Jake to get in and took a picture as it reminded me of his first trip 10 years before.
We had about a 1 hour paddle on a beautiful day, exploring the Flowage. Eventually we found a nice place to stay for the next few days. I humped our gear and set up camp. Max loved the trip, we explored the timber, processed firewood, paddled around, checked out various islands etc. He was so well behaved on this trip. He and Jake absolutely love exploring with me. Tripping with Jake has been one of life’s
most rewarding blessings. Now, doing this with my two dogs, it is even more special.Max has a long way to go, but his first trip was a terrific success!
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