Reining in a wayward beast
Article content There are few things more gratifying than sharing the sheer joy of a dog running freely through the woods. But when the animal continues to run and does not return for a prolonged period of time, the joy quickly dissipates. With the acquisition of a sportDOG GPS collar and handheld receiver we now know where our dog is at all times, and this has restored the peace of mind that had left us. Several years ago Simpkin chased a rabbit into the woods and didn’t return for 13 days. The then two-year-old spaniel/sheltie mix was ruled by her nose and couldn’t resist striking out o...