It's time for my Karma update! She is doing great- we are enrolled in a remote collar training class with Sit-Means-Sit, and have group class every Saturday. Nobody thought that a hound dog could be at the head of the class?! She LOVES it (and her trainer, Vanessa).

We now have an agility course for her at home- she loves the hoop and the jumps and will often "take a lap" through her course when running with her ball. She has become quite the retriever, although, as hard as she tries, she cannot catch a frisbee in the air. We are still pursuing the scent training, and making progress. I believe in letting a dog do what they were born to do! Besides, once she's on a trail, you 're just along for the ride. Here are some new photos of her... those ears will make you laugh!

Joanna and John Bowyer

2 April 2008

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We just wanted to let you know how happy we are with Karma (aka Instant Karma)! She is the sweetest dog- everyone in her training class and at the dog park comments on her wonderful personality, super soft coat, and of course the ears. We are currently enrolled in remote collar training with Sit-Means-Sit and are in the beginning stages of scent training for search and rescue. She and the cats have reached an understanding, although she and our big fat cat love to tease each other. Thanks again for such a wonderful dog- we love the goofy girl!! Joanna and John Bowyer 19 November 2007 I just wanted to say thanks for taking such good care of me until my new family took me in. I have it pretty good here - a huge fenced back yard to run through the woods and smell the deer, rabbits, raccoons and squirrels - and my own private screened-in porch that goes down to the deck and dog run. The couch is my favorite place to rest, even though my mom and dad have several "doggie" beds they would prefer I use - if they think they're so great, why don't they use them?!? I'm still not to sure about the dress-up stuff they make me wear, but it seems to make them smile so I put up with it. Besides, I AM rather photogenic and don't mind being in front of a camera. I do have my own backpack for longer walks, and a reflective vest for walking in the dark. I graduated first level obedience last week at Jabula Dog Academy (mind you, not first in my class, but passing IS passing, right?!?) and start level two next week. The cats are OK, the old black cat is my favorite - he sits still and lets me lick him from head to toe. Sometimes we snuggle up on the couch together. The girls like to tease me, but let me sniff and lick them a little. The fat one just hisses, so I leave him alone. I hope the other hounds that you are helping are as luck as me in finding their forever homes. I am secretly hoping for a brother or sister to romp around with - we'll see what happens. With much gratitude, Karma Bowyer 7 July 2007 Just wanted to let you know that Miss Karma is settling in just fine!! Has sniffed the cats and moved on, whined a little when one ran from her, but stopped when told "no!". So far, so good. She is making herself right at home. Joanna and John 11 May 2007