SoundHoundz Arrive at Resort!

Hello, all! Gus the bloodhound here to give you an amazing auditory experience. If you enjoy the sound of hounds barking, then this is the blog for you!

A couple of weeks ago, Edie and Amanda dropped the Alaskan SoundHoundz pack at Chelsea's Pet Resort for a week of non-stop barking excitement. I had my humans record the arrival as we bumped down the dirt road. Everyone within a five mile radius knew with certainty that the "houndz" had arrived!

Note my deep voice, which provides rich undertones to Dimond Willow's excited "seal bark." Molly chose to announce her arrival with her version of "chirping and talking." These barks are quite different from our baying serenades saved for different occasions.

Now here is a video of me and Dimond in the resort parking lot. I particularly enjoy this segment, as I was able to deposit a little saliva on the crate, which happened to survive the entire week hanging in magnificent dried form on the wire. To my chagrin, the crate in this shot is a bit crowded with two hounds, and you will notice that my normally destructive tail wagging is somewhat curtailed in these confines.

This resort is not nearly as well- appointed as Bentley and Beau's swimming resort, but it is an adequate place to engage in hound socializing and vocalizing for many days.

Edie picked us up on the 4th of July, and we were so very happy to see her. Upon arrival at home we promptly plopped down on the floor and slept soundly for many hours. Can't wait for the next vacation!



Until next time,
Gus
(Loud Hound of the North)

Dog Walking 101

Humans have a lot to learn about dog walking. Especially walking three hounds named Molly, Dimond Willow and Gus.

Dog Walking 101 tips for humans
compiled by The Three SoundHoundz:

1. let the dogs lead

2. let the dogs wrestle

3. do not get in the dog's way

4. leashes are for tug-o-war, not leading

5. let us bay as loud as we wish

6. run

7. run faster

8. hurry up

9. if you fall, roll out of our way

10. provide adequate couch space once we're back home

And good luck getting out of the driveway.

Our best wishes to all you dogs for a good walk with your humans!

Molly, Dimond Willow and Gus

The SoundHoundz of Alaska

Christmas Day in Fairbanks, Alaska

Hello, everyone!  Gus here, to tell you about Christmas Day.  It was an eventful morning in our household.  Actually, it was a major event, because it was the first year that I was allowed to participate in Christmas morning with the family.  My first two years I was crated during the opening  of the gifts.  Granted, I always had a new yummy bone to  keep me occupied, but it wasn't the same as being with the whole family.  So this year, Edie and the girls insisted that I join the fun, and oh boy, was it fantastic!  All those scents.  Wow!  I thought you might enjoy the following holiday photos and videos.  

Here is a video clip of me helping Amanda open a bottle of cologne, using typical bloodhound technique. 

 

Dimond Willow has been helping open gifts for about 7 years, so she has perfected her technique.  She is delicate yet persistent in her efforts.  This is a clip of Dimond helping Alyssa.

  

Every year we take a photo of the girls and dogs in front of the tree.  Last year it would not work because Dimond was the only dog to cooperate.  After many tries, Edie managed to get this shot.  Note the leash.  This is the first year a leash has been employed to keep a dog in position!

This next photo is proof that Amanda can tame the wild bloodhound beast with a cello:

This is what my humans see when beginning  to open a present... I try to be as intimidating as possible!

Here are Dimond and I relaxing on the couch.  Edie refers to it as "hairing up and smelling up the furniture."  

We had a wonderful Christmas season, and hope you did as well.

Wishing you peace, happiness and good dogs in the New Year!

Gus, Bloodhound of the Alaskan Frontier