Contour and lines of February.

Free walk

A free walk in the lower forest.  Not until the winter has lingered for some more time, will the sun find its way to this part of our "territory".   The lower forest being adjacent to our home, and most of the runs are limited to this area when the days are as short as now.  Our upper forest has more light, and also accessable from home, but longer daylight hours better ensue before extending our runs.

Gazing across Skrim territory

A view from a mesa adjacent to Skrim national park.  This is breeding territory for gyrfalcons and ravens.  I have seen them fight for reasons I can only imagine; ravens are thieves and falcons avoid neighbors and close encounters.

Wildlife Encounter

Mountain plains in southern Norway is the only habitat in Europe for the wild reindeer population .  The semi domesticated reindeer traditionally herded by the sami-people is anther subspecies.  The way this animals run is extremely efficacious and an inspiration for my interest in the way my dogs run.

Belly down on the ground, my dog and I observed the flock for several minutes before they run off in a northeast direction.

NIRVANA

Vana is sanskrit and can be translatet as forest (norwegian; skog). Nir-vana, which in modern use means enlightened, released or awakened, derives from the meaning;  without forest / out of the forest / without trees.  So; coming out into the open from the depth of the forest is Nirvana.

20 years anniversary.

During our 17th of may visit to the Blefjell-plateau, I was pondering about all the wolfdogs that have kept my company on these trips.   It struck me that my first wolfdog was born exactly 20 years ago.  A grandson of my first wolf dog endured the celebration for miles and miles.  Steadfast,  trustworthy, devoted and loyal.

A life with dogs supports an active lifestyle.

Physical activity, fresh air, scenery, emotional stability, regularity and happiness are all mutual gains for dogowners and dogs as well.  The daily care for the dogs inhibits some spontaneity and freedom in life, but the gain surpasses the sacrifice