I am 100% positive that I am the only person who has hiked through various trails, parks after parks, roads, and sidewalks between Steels Avenue and Dundas Street along the Credit River. K2, our Hungarian Kuvasz, was with me.
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Can dogs protect us against a fall season bear attack?
"I was yelling hard and waving my hands as I was backing up. I never wanted to 'turtle' and knew I had to fight. I'm not sure how I ended up on the ground … but I remember [the bear] swatting at me. I just started kicking at her while I was on my back”, … Continue reading Can dogs protect us against a fall season bear attack?
Why I love livestock guardian dogs and why I think you should too!
Heads up: This article may not be to the taste of those who propound LGD use for the specific purpose of livestock protection only. Kuvasz dogs like this one at Red Moon Acres Farm protect goats and homestead against coyotes, wolves, cougars, and bobcats K2, the Great white Kuvasz and a livestock guardian dog (LGD) … Continue reading Why I love livestock guardian dogs and why I think you should too!
My first Kuvasz – my personal experience with his puppydom and teens
It was a bone chilling -17 C (1.4 F) at 6 am in the morning. I was bundled up well, but treacherous wind was assaulting me through the only exposed part of my body – my face. My eyes were watery. The mentally disconcerting sound of howling wind was accompanied by the calming sound of … Continue reading My first Kuvasz – my personal experience with his puppydom and teens
Hiking with K2, my Hungarian Kuvasz, and observing winter waterfowl of Lake Ontario
A mute swan flies low over the frozen Lake Ontario K2, the Great White Kuvasz, with his backpack carrying kibble, water bottles, treats, poop bags, extra leash and some of my stuff, all in all about 20 pounds, and I, with my backpack that carried winter hiking gear plus my camera and paraphernalia, set out … Continue reading Hiking with K2, my Hungarian Kuvasz, and observing winter waterfowl of Lake Ontario
K2, the Kuvasz, and me 