Vizsla learning French 101

I am going from Germany to England next month without stopping in France. That may be a mistake in my planning.

Maybe I could learn some French to teach Bailey and Chloe.

The French Vizslas and their owners look like they know how to study French.

10 Commandments for a Vizsla Owner

May we live up to be the people our dogs think we are.

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF A RESPONSIBLE VIZSLA OWNER

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up for my punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you!

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll NEVER forget it.

7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold be for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old.


10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or, "Let it happen on my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there.


Always, remember, I love you.

-- Author Unknown

Thanks to a fellow blogger for sharing this insight.

http://riorocket.blogspot.com/

The blogging Vizsla community is a great worldwide society of caring dog owners of which I am proud to be a part.

Hidden Treasure - Castle Rock

There is no better sign for a Vizsla owner than an "OFF LEASH AREA BEYOND THIS POINT."



http://www.ebparks.org/parks/diablo_foothills

To Reach The Park:
Exit I-680 on Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek and drive east. After about three miles turn right on Walnut Avenue. After about two miles turn right on Oak Grove Road, then bear right onto Castle Rock Road and follow it to the Orchard Staging Area on the right (This lot closed during winter and wet weather). There is informal parking near the park entrance at the end of Castle Rock Road.

Along the foothills of Mt. Diablo

In the northern foothills of Mt. Diablo is an area in Walnut Creek called the Shell Ridge Open Space and we started last night's walk at Borges Ranch. We walked about 90 minutes and took the trails to the Castle Rock trail along a winding stream.

These are great open spaces with huge wide open spaces where Bailey can run and we can train for up coming field trials.

The area is very close to the terrain of our next field trial.

Unlike the lower areas of Shell Ridge, the upper areas have cows that must like green foxtails because there are very few in the upper areas.









Pine Creek runs along the Castle Rock trail. The dogs had fun playing in the water.

We came across a nice little Golden Retriever that had a good time playing with Chloe and Bailey.