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03/16/2025

Spring cleaning and they both want to be first!! Goofballs!

02/02/2025

01/23/2025

A pg from dog people

01/16/2025

“What’s the hardest part about having a dog?” they asked, their tone casual, like it was just another question.

I glanced at the worn leash hanging by the door, my chest tightening. “Letting them go,” I said quietly.

They frowned a little, waiting for me to explain. “They come into your life like they were always meant to be there,” I said, trying to find the words. “They make everything better—simpler, brighter. And you think it’s always going to be that way. But it’s not. One day, they’re gone, and you’re left with all the space they used to fill.”

They nodded, but I wasn’t sure they understood. “It’s not the messes they made or the routines you have to let go of,” I continued. “It’s the absence. You walk into the house, and it feels... wrong. The quiet is heavier. The mornings don’t feel the same without them nudging you awake.”

“So why do it?” they asked, their voice softer this time.

I sighed, glancing down at my hands. “Because the love they give you is worth every bit of the heartache. They teach you how to love without holding back, even when you know it’s going to hurt in the end. And you keep choosing that love because you know it’s one of the best things you’ll ever feel.”

R.M. Drake 🐶 from the book ' Dog People'

Artist Credit : Iain Welch

11/02/2024

A shout out to our dogs ...

Sometimes it’s your dog who pulls you back from the edge when life and relationships have worn you down. They have this way of grounding you, bringing you back to earth with their simple presence.
While the world spirals with complications, your dog shows you a different way of living—one that isn’t bogged down by the weight of what-ifs or past hurts. They love without hesitation, live without worrying about tomorrow, and somehow, that brings you clarity.

If only we lived more like them, we might realize that not everything has to be so heavy. They find joy in the present moment, and in their eyes, nothing is ever as dire as we make it out to be. Through their perspective, healing becomes less about overthinking and more about letting go, about being in the here and now. Maybe if we stopped taking life so seriously, the way they do, we’d feel lighter, more open, and capable of bouncing back from whatever life throws at us. They remind us to simplify, to focus on love and connection, and to let the rest fall away.

R.M. Drake 🍂

Artist Credit : Jo Grundy

09/15/2024

Love this

Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.

The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.

There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.

You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.

To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.

So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
Natalie P
2024
Picture created with AI

08/10/2024

Maine Mounted Search and Rescue riders are training their horses to follow human scents in the woods to find missing people. Two teams will be certified in June.

07/29/2024

Don't miss out! Our Christmas in July sale ends soon. Get 25% off dog sport tees and decals at ShopCanineAesthete.com 🎄🐾

07/28/2024

lol!!!!

07/28/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL NH TRIALS!!

You are receiving this because you have volunteered in the past for one of our trials. THANK YOU!!!

We have three trials coming up this fall two weeks apart from each other. You may not be able to volunteer for all of them but would you please look and try to volunteer for one? Ask your friends, ask your students, ask your friend's students and your student's friends?

We will all be juggling quite a lot for the next few months. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Camp Carpenter, Manchester, NH - September 7-8, 2024 - NW3

William Lawrence Boy’s Camp, Tuftonboro, NH - September 21-22, 2024 - Elite

Holman Stadium, Nashua, NH - October 5-6, 2024 - NW3, NW2

All premiums, information, and volunteer sign ups can be found at: TheBigSNiff.com

Please email [email protected] with any questions!

Thanks so much,

Maggie Pate
The Big Sniff, LLC

07/14/2024

Common sense here

And only use stainless steel bowls

07/06/2024

A day in the human/Dog relationship!!

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