Squirrels Keep Me Healthy

[NE Track]

Deer season ended in late December our 2011 tracking season is over.

The cold snowy weather of the northeast makes it easy to hibernate and pack on the pounds. The handler and dog relationship is working out well. Sadie motivates me to get outside and burn some calories.

Squirrel hunting works out well. I enjoy watching Sadie run through the woods searching for those crafty tree rats. She is learning new hunting skills which enhances her natural abilities. It’s a win win situation. She gets fooled often but is learning quickly.

Sadie searching intensely for squirrels in the trees.





I wait to go outside, I wait to get out of the truck, I can wait for you to come down



I told you so...



Sadie five and one half months January 2012





I have to go but will be back

[camo]

She likes those tree rats!! Great photos and glad to see you have some thing in the off season for her to do. Your a great owner as well to take the time and make sure she is busy at work. Great job with your pup you should be proud !

[NE Track]

Thanks Camo, I truly enjoy training and working with Sadie.

She's a great addition to the family.

[gabe]

Great stuff! Nice Job Sadie! She catches them or do you help her some?

[NE Track]

When Sadie sees the squirrels she will chase them up the tree. She gets close but hasn't caught any yet. She ranges out pretty good, when I want her to turn I say come around.

Sometimes she checks on her own, sees the direction I'm going in and follows me.

The squirrels seem to like the old maples which are 100 feet tall. When I shoot them out of the tree Sadie gets them when they hit the ground. Some are still alive those are the ones she tries to bay.

[CNToo]

Phil, you are doing a great job with Sadie. To think that I was so worried about sending her to NY. I love looking at your pictures and reading what Sadie's adventures entail! Sadie is beautiful and smart. I thank you again for spending so much time with her. She reminds me so much of my Jemma! Jemma loves the squirrels too. We just haven't had the opportunity to squirrel hunt with Jemma yet. We have a squirrel that visits our trees and fence everyday! Jemma is the first to alert! I love watching her sniff around, jump up the tree, and look around with her keen eyes!

[bluedog]

I like Sadie......shes gonna be a good one....

[NE Track]

Thanks,

I'm having a lot of fun.

I've seen Jemma in action. One day I saw her jump 6 feet in the air and climb a tree. It was amazing...