05-07-2009, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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My Dogs vs Mr. Fox
So we went out for a ride yesterday with the dogs, something that we try to do at least a few times a week. It is getting easier these days becuase it stays light until about 10:00. So usually when we run them they stay close but if they see a rabbit they will chase it until the rabbit gets away. Arctic Hare's can run much faster than my dogs can.
So yesterday we saw Oreo (black dog) start chasing this white ball of fur and we just figured it was another rabbit. It wasn't long before Bear was also in on the chase. Reb and I just kept driving knowing that the dogs eventually give up on it and follow us.
So I turn around and I see that Oreo is in full chase mode and only about 2 feet away from this white ball of fur. That's when I realized it had to be a fox. Reb and I drove as quick as we could to see what would happen!
ANyways, here is basically what went down:
Dogs play a bit while we stop for a break. Bear is looking for the pin on Oreo
This is Oreo looking and waiting for his brother Bear who likes to wander off.
Oreo cooling down
Bear eating snow
Oreo sees what we think is a rabbit...Oreo and Bear take off
We realize it is a fox..the boys closed on him quickly but the fox was quicker
The chase is on!
Everyone was getting tired...they chased the fox for about 10 minutes. The fox couldn't escape becuase it was too slow BUT it was smart. It used the ice to its advantage. Oreo is scared of the ice so he wouldn't go on it. This is how the fox eluded them. Oreo would run around the ice on the left. Bear would run right at it over the ice. The fox would run around the ice to the right. This continued for a long time!!!
The boys were exhausted and the fox was stressed out so I called the dogs off. They were so tired that they listened right away. On the way home here...
Running home:
Cool down in the snow
Snow on face seems to be the cool down method of choice
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05-07-2009, 08:15 PM
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Has Towel, Will Travel
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Exellent photo essay. Easily my favourite thread of the week ... more like favourite thread for the year to date.
Thank you.
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05-07-2009, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kalispell, Montana
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Beautiful animals. All 3. Great shots man.
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05-07-2009, 08:19 PM
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Such a pretty girl!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Calgary
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Global warming is alive and well I see 
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05-07-2009, 08:23 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Great story and photos!
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05-07-2009, 08:28 PM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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Good to see you are staying busy up there MJ 
Great pictures.
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05-07-2009, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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So had they caught the fox, what are your dogs like?
A) Fight and kill fox
B) Play with fox
C) Orgy
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05-07-2009, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayems
So had they caught the fox, what are your dogs like?
A) Fight and kill fox
B) Play with fox
C) Orgy
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Fox would have bit.
Oreo would have bit.
Bear would have tried to play.
Bear was spoiled for the first year of his life. Now both dogs live outside year round. Oreo has never been inside. They make great guard dogs and let me know whenever something comes around that shouldn't be there....Rabbit, fox, polar bear, people stealing my gas...
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05-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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wins 10 internets
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: slightly to the left
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJK
Fox would have bit.
Oreo would have bit.
Bear would have tried to play.
Bear was spoiled for the first year of his life. Now both dogs live outside year round. Oreo has never been inside. They make great guard dogs and let me know whenever something comes around that shouldn't be there....Rabbit, fox, polar bear, people stealing my gas...
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how are they with protecting extension cords?
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05-07-2009, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
how are they with protecting extension cords?
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LOL I read about your extension cord troubles. Mine would let me know when anything odd is happening.
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05-07-2009, 09:15 PM
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One of the Nine
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Five stars. Thanks for posting that.
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05-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Behind Nikkor Glass
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Thanks for the pics and story!
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05-07-2009, 09:53 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Medicine Hat
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That's really neat. Thanks for sharing that with us!
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05-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Aww, your dogs look so happy in those pictures! Thanks for posting!
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05-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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2 thumbs up..awesome!!
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05-07-2009, 11:18 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kalispell
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Fun story Dave. I am glad to see you are taking pics again 
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05-08-2009, 01:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing.
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05-08-2009, 02:40 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Nice pics ... it sure is refreshing to see such an open and unpopulated landscape.
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05-08-2009, 02:46 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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wow where do you live?
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05-08-2009, 07:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: N/A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smoothessence
wow where do you live?
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Nunavut.
For fun type in x0c0b0 in google earth and check it out. 
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