Walking the dog

We have a small dog, a miniature schnauzer who is a great companion.

Most of the time we run him attached to a leash. This is due to the many hazards for a small dog where we live.

Momma deer will stomp to death any dog that threatens their new born fawns, bears roam the area, people drive their vehicles and ATV's on the roads and don't expect to find small dogs in the right of way. So, whenever we are out he is on a leash.

There is one time of the year when no one is on the mountain, the bears are hibernating, the deer are at lower altitudes and no one is driving anything on the roads. It is these times the dog can run free, and run he does. He loves to race at top speed !

The plowed snow makes rather effective barriers to keep him in the roadway

He always keeps us in sight to make sure we are around

We walk down to where the deer bed down at night. When they are in the area they sleep in this area as it is sheltered and offers good visibility

Winter is a wonderful time here