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For now, I'm snoring..........

Jersey Joe on Activities - Sun, July 27 2008

But in a few hours, I'm gonna be running, NIGHT TRAILS!!!! WEEEEE!!!!! That is so much fun for me, because I don't need to see where I am going anyhow, I just need my nose!!! Night training is so much fun, because it is cool and damp, and we bloodhounds work even better in those conditions. Mom says we are going to a secret location on the east side, and we will be working till well after midnight. Good thing I am getting some sleep NOW, cuz I'm usually in bed by 10:30!!! I'm only 3 1/2, ya know! ;o)

{Kelly talking}

Yeah, and I need a headlamp on my head, LOL, because I can not see where I am stepping!!! Hopefully ol Joe doesn't pull me down, LOL. We love night training, but the only sucky thing is that it doesn't even get DARK till about 10pm.Makes for kind of a late night!! If I can get any pics, I will put them on our site, and put the link up here tomorrow. :)

Gunner on Jul 27 at 08:29 PM

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Joe, that's so awesome! You're my hero, buddy.

FiFi on Jul 27 at 08:30 PM

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Go, Joe!!! We are excited for you! Be sure not to drag your Mommy through the woods, though, okay? Let us know how it all turns out. xoxo FiFi

Batman on Jul 27 at 08:50 PM

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Joe that sounds like lots of fun !

Mama Muttblood^..^ on Jul 27 at 09:01 PM

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Are you guys allowed to use headlamps or collar lamps? I have one that is VERY bright and has several different settings, but I thought you had to work in the dark.

Hoover on Jul 27 at 09:42 PM

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It's creepy out there, dude. Watch for snakes and possums. Protect your mama, 'K?

Jersey Joe on Jul 28 at 10:51 AM

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Mama Muttblood^..^ said:
Are you guys allowed to use headlamps or collar lamps? I have one that is VERY bright and has several different settings, but I thought you had to work in the dark.

It depends on the situation, whether we work in the dark or not. Sometimes, we might just flip the light on for a second, then back off. For instance, if we were tracking a criminal who might have a weapon, we would take the hound into the field, scent him, and pay close attention to the direction that the dog *looks*, then tell the cops, "He's over in THAT area!" then the cops would shine their lights, and all go running that way. We would not continue, as we don't wanna get SHOT! Sometimes, though, you want to flip the light on, just to see what your dog is doing, if it's pitch black outside. I like to keep mine off, for the most part, or keep the red light on, instead of the other lights. Oh, BTW, it went great last night, we had a blast, the dogs did great, too. We had a starter pistol, and on the last trail, the guy would shoot it, right as the hounds would get near. Joe did startle, but then quickly got back to work. I was so glad, because he's afraid of fireworks!It was funny when he got to the guy, he sat down, but turned his back to the guy, like he was looking for where that sound came from, LOL. Silly hound!My pants were SOAKED with dew, up past my knees, and I didn't get home till about 1 or 1:30. We stopped at White Castle, and I got Joe some chicken rings for his "night night" snack. ;o)

Mama Muttblood^..^ on Jul 28 at 10:52 AM

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Jersey Joe said:
It depends on the situation, whether we work in the dark or not. Sometimes, we might just flip the light on for a second, then back off. For instance, if we were tracking a criminal who might have a weapon, we would take the hound into the field, scent him, and pay close attention to the direction that the dog *looks*, then tell the cops, "He's over in THAT area!" then the cops would shine their lights, and all go running that way. We would not continue, as we don't wanna get SHOT! Sometimes, though, you want to flip the light on, just to see what your dog is doing, if it's pitch black outside. I like to keep mine off, for the most part, or keep the red light on, instead of the other lights. Oh, BTW, it went great last night, we had a blast, the dogs did great, too. We had a starter pistol, and on the last trail, the guy would shoot it, right as the hounds would get near. Joe did startle, but then quickly got back to work. I was so glad, because he's afraid of fireworks!It was funny when he got to the guy, he sat down, but turned his back to the guy, like he was looking for where that sound came from, LOL. Silly hound!My pants were SOAKED with dew, up past my knees, and I didn't get home till about 1 or 1:30. We stopped at White Castle, and I got Joe some chicken rings for his "night night" snack. ;o)

Kelly, you have a strange idea of fun!!! Actually it does sound like fun, and I'm glad you guys don't put yourselves in harm's way trying to help catch bad guys. I love watching the bad guy catching dogs, when they hold the suspect just by staring at his crotch ☺

Jersey Joe on Jul 28 at 10:15 PM

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Mama Muttblood^..^ said:
Kelly, you have a strange idea of fun!!! Actually it does sound like fun, and I'm glad you guys don't put yourselves in harm's way trying to help catch bad guys. I love watching the bad guy catching dogs, when they hold the suspect just by staring at his crotch ☺

Me too! I am always hoping the criminal moves, so the K9 can bite them, LOL! Yeah, I do have a strange idea of fun, hehe, but I am just *different*,I guess, LOL! ;o)

Joann on Jul 29 at 01:26 AM

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Jersey Joe said:
It depends on the situation, whether we work in the dark or not. Sometimes, we might just flip the light on for a second, then back off. For instance, if we were tracking a criminal who might have a weapon, we would take the hound into the field, scent him, and pay close attention to the direction that the dog *looks*, then tell the cops, "He's over in THAT area!" then the cops would shine their lights, and all go running that way. We would not continue, as we don't wanna get SHOT! Sometimes, though, you want to flip the light on, just to see what your dog is doing, if it's pitch black outside. I like to keep mine off, for the most part, or keep the red light on, instead of the other lights. Oh, BTW, it went great last night, we had a blast, the dogs did great, too. We had a starter pistol, and on the last trail, the guy would shoot it, right as the hounds would get near. Joe did startle, but then quickly got back to work. I was so glad, because he's afraid of fireworks!It was funny when he got to the guy, he sat down, but turned his back to the guy, like he was looking for where that sound came from, LOL. Silly hound!My pants were SOAKED with dew, up past my knees, and I didn't get home till about 1 or 1:30. We stopped at White Castle, and I got Joe some chicken rings for his "night night" snack. ;o)

Oh, man....White Castles....I think I'd be able to scent out a bad guy for that!!!! At least I'd try!!! All kidding aside....you have to be so proud of Joe....and yourself too. I think that training would be very rewarding to you both.

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