Canine Good Citizen. . .here we come!

Well, I finally convinced the hubby that taking Vashty to CGC training would be a good idea. We start November 13th! She is generally a very good girl, but could definitely work on her leash manners a bit. I would love to take her and Duncan to the hospital as therapy dogs some day. Vashty loves attention and is a big kissy face. . .but we've never done any formal training with her.

Being a pitbull I think that she should be the best breed ambassador she can be. There is so much prejudice against this 'breed' it is heartbreaking. They are so eager to learn and love and I think that we owe it to them to make the world as safe a place for them as we can.

If Vashty can change just a few minds in the course of her life I feel as though we could potentially save a few lives. Maybe a couple who meets her won't pass by that pittie at the shelter because of his block head. Maybe a city councilmember out for a stroll will watch her playing with my son and a light will go on in his/her head. Maybe it won't happen. . .but if I don't get her out there then it definitely won't.

Apple Festivals!!

Well, last Saturday my little family attended a lovely Fall Festival at the Steppingstone Museum in Havre de Grace. Apple cider, pumpkin decorating, and hay rides made for a wonderful family day out.

Today my best friend and I took the little guy up to the Darlington Apple Festival. What a treat!! If only the pups could have come too. . .they would have loved all the attention! This little town transformed into an enormous fair. And what should I happen upon but a fiber booth!! Gorgeous handdyed fiber from her own animals (mostly) as well as goat milk lotions and soaps. Alas I hadn't budgeted for this. . .but I did take a card and will be sure to keep an eye out for this farm at MD Sheep and Wool next year. They are called Rose Spring Farm, near the PA/MD border. They also have a blog: http://rosespringfarm.blogspot.com/!