Camp Giusti

Splash Dog

2010-09-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

I kept telling Tom he threw the bumper he should jump off the dock and go get it. It is scary jumping off this thing.

First Place at the Kickoff weight pull

2010-09-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

I pull the most at the Kickoff weight pull, 2920 lbs. 31 times my weight. Here are some photos

walk on the jetty

2010-09-02T07:05:00.000-07:00

Nanc took Breeze and I for a walk on the south jetty while Tom was out fishing a few weekends ago

My 3rd Birthday

2010-07-03T11:32:00.000-07:00

Yummmm Italian Rum Cake

Mom's Award of Merit plaque

2010-07-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Nanc made my Mama Mia a plaque for her Award of Merit at the 2010 Specialty.

1st Q in Excellent A Jumpers

2010-07-01T10:09:00.000-07:00

I think I just made the course time on this run.

3rd Q in Excellent B Standard

2010-07-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

Just a little faster on this run. I earned 4 mach points. You earn 1 mach point for every second you are under the course time.

2nd Q in Excellent B Standard

2010-07-01T10:05:00.000-07:00

My second Q in Excellent B Standard. I was running slow last weekend. I earned 3 mach points on this run.

Albany Agility Trial

2010-06-28T19:00:00.000-07:00

I earned 2 more qualifying scores in Excellent B Standard and 1 qualifying score in excellent jumpers last weekend.

BMDCO Novice Draft

2010-06-12T17:11:00.000-07:00

BMDCO Open Draft

2010-06-12T17:09:00.000-07:00

Oregon Draft Test

2010-06-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos from the Oregon Draft Test. Mom and I gave Tom a work out in the maneuvering ring.I passed Open and Novice again.

First Q in Excellent B Standard

2010-06-01T13:09:00.001-07:00

Open Jumpers Title Run

2010-06-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

Jetty walk

2010-04-25T05:38:00.000-07:00

South Jetty Walk with Nanc

2010-04-15T16:54:00.000-07:00

Live video of Humboldt bay from Camp Giusti

3rd Place in Excellent Fast

2010-04-11T17:55:00.000-07:00

Easter Weekend. My only Q but I had fun.

Pull Doggy Pull

2010-03-30T05:57:00.000-07:00

Tom created a web site to post all the photos taken at the IWPA weight pulls we went to this year. It is called PULL DOGGY PULL

Happy St Patricks Day

2010-03-17T10:54:00.001-07:00

My WDS-W certificate pull

2010-03-17T07:23:00.000-07:00

They said "We can't quit" weight pull in Nine Mile Falls, WA. I earned my IWPA Working Dog Superior Certificate. Made my 2nd & 3rd pull at 23 times my weight. Not bad for a Berner Girl.

Big Ribbon

2010-03-03T08:50:00.000-08:00

Got a big ribbon in the mail for pulling the highest percentage of weight at the Sportsman's Show in Yakima, WA

Yakima Weight Pull

2010-02-23T19:01:00.000-08:00

The first day I pulled 2230 lbs and the second day just 1980 lbs.

1st place Sportsmans show weight pull

2010-02-23T14:01:00.000-08:00

Red Hot Chili Peper Girl

2010-02-17T16:38:00.000-08:00

Here is my new harness for this weekends weight pull. How much will I pull??

Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-14T16:11:00.000-08:00

Pulling a heavy heart this year. I lots my Uncle Bill a few days ago to a stroke. One of the last things he wanted to know was if my tire was a Tahoe tire.

Dock Dog 101.wmv

2010-02-11T09:39:00.001-08:00

Racer tried to teach me how to be a dock dog. I am not to sure about jumping off into water I can not touch to bottom.

Open Jumpers run

2010-02-11T09:37:00.001-08:00

Did it again. Dropped that first bar. Almost a Q

Second Excellent Standard B run

2010-02-11T09:36:00.001-08:00

Just dropped the first bar. It was a nice run

First Excellent Standard B run

2010-02-11T09:33:00.001-08:00

I thought it would be fun to jump on the table twice

Ice Fest Sled Dog Pull

2010-01-20T12:02:00.001-08:00

Pulled 1010 lbs in 6.41 seconds for 1st place in the 100 lb class. Only Teton the 170 lb Alaskan Malamute out pulled me

1st Place in Weight Pull

2010-01-20T09:28:00.000-08:00

I took 1st place both days in the 100 lb class at the Central Washington Weight Pull Ass. Sled Dog Pulling Competition at the Ice fest in Leavenworth, WA. I was out pulled by just one dog in the competition and he was Teton a 170 lb Alaskan Malamute. Not bad for a 85 lb berner girl.

High Tide

2010-01-03T17:20:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went for a walk on the North Jetty at High Tide.

Christmas Day

2009-12-29T18:53:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas

2009-12-19T16:22:00.000-08:00

Happy 9th Birthday Breeze

2009-12-06T11:50:00.000-08:00

Can we eat the cupcakes now? Also a big Happy 8th Birthday to my Grandma Calli. I will eat an extra cupcake for you Grandma.

Weight Pull weigh in

2009-11-29T16:32:00.000-08:00

Charlie did not think much of being hung up like a piece of meat at the weigh in before the Pit Bull Terrier's club weight pull.

Pit Bull Terrier Club Weight pull

2009-11-29T16:28:00.001-08:00

Charlie pulled 1460 lbs or 16 times her weight giving her first place in her 90 lb class and a Q towards a United Kennel Club weight pull title. Charlie had the Pit bull owners nervous she was going to out pull all of them.

South Jetty

2009-11-08T20:24:00.000-08:00

Today Nanc took me and Breeze to the South Jetty.

Big waves

2009-11-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

Went out to the South Jetty and checked out the big waves coming in the bar.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T13:17:00.000-07:00

Porter's 10th Birthday Party

2009-10-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

Maybe someday I will earn all those Master Draft Titles like my favorite Uncle Porter. I know I can pull the weight. Happy Birthday Porter.

Ice Cream

2009-10-21T20:30:00.001-07:00

Ice Cream for a job well done.

Charlie's Title Run in Excellent Standard

2009-10-21T20:24:00.001-07:00

I got a 1st place too. On to Excellent B

Charlie's Open Draft Dog Test

2009-10-21T17:25:00.001-07:00

Friday the day before I discovered weight pulling I passed my Open Draft Dog Test earning a new title, Draft Dog or DD. Not bad for only being 27 months.

High in Trial at the GSMD's Weight Pull

2009-10-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

High in Trial at the weight pull

2009-10-21T11:59:00.001-07:00

That pulling is cool. I showed those big swissy dogs how it is done.

Draft Test and Agility Trial

2009-10-15T06:35:00.000-07:00

The Toy Box is packed and we are ready to head down to Pleasanton for a draft test and agility trial.

Fall Colors

2009-10-11T19:34:00.001-07:00

We went out to Kenny's to pick apples off the big apple tree and Nanc took this photo of me and Breeze next to the red tree.

Day on the bay

2009-09-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

Tom took the girls out on the Bay today in the Riptide. No fish but it was a nice day.

My Mama Mia & new brothers and sisters

2009-09-25T08:09:00.001-07:00

Two weeks old, can't wait to meet them. I remember Mama's milk. yummm

Klamath River Trip

2009-09-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

There is nothing better in life than being on Tom's jet boat with the wind in my face.

2009-09-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

More photo from today's boat ride.

Ride on Tom's Jet Boat

2009-09-20T15:02:00.000-07:00

Mom thinks this is a cute photo of me

4 generation photo

2009-09-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of Me, my Mama Mia, Grandma Calli and Great Grandma Paige

2009-08-31T17:10:00.000-07:00

I am back from a trip to Bear Lake in Utah. The reason for the trip was to attend a memorial dinner for Nancy's Uncle Byron. Byron was a US diplomat stationed in many places around the world, Italy(during WW II), France and Panama to name a few. During the dinner everyone told their favorite stories about a great man and ambassador for the US. Except me, I never met him and I was way too tired after climbing a mountain that day. Here are some photos.

Todays photos

2009-08-24T20:35:00.000-07:00

Tom and Nanc made nature prints and I just hung out and watched them work and chewed on sticks. It was a hard day so I went to bed early.

Tom's catch of the day.

2009-08-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

Tom and Jim took the Riptide down to the cape and caught these rock fish today. Nanc took Breeze and I out to the jetty to watch them come back in the bay but we just missed them. Here is a photo of Breeze checking out the fish.

Tuna catch

2009-08-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

Tom came home today with Riptide full of Tuna.

Sad news

2009-08-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

Got some sad news, Breeze's Mom Windee and sister Morgan died this past week. Here are photos of Morgan (Left) and Breeze. In the carts Breeze and Windee (Right).

Tom went Fishing

2009-08-01T08:19:00.001-07:00

Tom and his buddies left this morning for Coos Bay, Oregon with the Riptide in search of Tuna. Wish them luck.

1st place in Excellent A Standard

2009-07-17T17:13:00.001-07:00

I got my First Qualifying score in Excellent A Standard and a 1st place at the Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility trial.

Halibut for dinner

2009-07-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

I went fishing on the Riptide this morning in the bay with Tom, Kenny, Brenna and Jim we caught 5 halibut.

BMDCNC 4th of July Draft Test

2009-07-07T11:10:00.001-07:00

My Ring Exercises for my Novice Draft Title.

Novice Draft Dog Test Photos

2009-07-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

I passed my Novice Draft Dog Test at the BMDCNC Draft test in San Francisco last weekend. Here are a few photos from the two day test.

Happy 4th

2009-07-01T15:37:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th of July everyone. I will be in San Francisco taking my first draft test put on by the BMDCNC
Come watch if you are in the area. On Friday I turn two and will be celebrating my Birthday. "Terrible Twos" sound like they will be a lot of fun.

Fishing Day

2009-06-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Tom took me,Kenny and Brenna out fishing on his boat the Riptide today. We caught 1 halibut and a couple of bull heads. I love to watch the birds and sea lions. Nanc went for a ride on her pink bike so there are no photos. Brenna took a photo with her phone she just sent it.

Guinness package

2009-06-24T15:08:00.000-07:00

Nanc got a package from our friend Coral. She visited the Guinness factory in Ireland last month and sent us some cool stuff, Guinness socks, Chocolate, Irish sheep Pencil, Guinness pen and this Guinness hat. Thank-you Coral

Last Day at Herding Camp 101

2009-06-19T18:23:00.001-07:00

Kathy Warren teaching Charlie how to herd with the big stick. The sheep take out Tom and he is out of there. Charlie checks out the cat poop and makes it look so interesting Kathy has to check it out too. Charlie thinks the big stick is a tug toy. In the end Charlie is getting the hang of fetching those sheep.

Herding Camp 101

2009-06-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

Had the best time at herding camp 101.

BATH

2009-06-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

Life was good today until Tom said we needed a bath before we go herd sheep. Here we are getting a blow dry.

Ready for Herding Camp

2009-06-10T13:08:00.000-07:00

Whenever the toy box comes and we start packing it, we go on a fun trip. I am a happy girl today. Big Smile! This time we are off to Herding Camp 101.Tom and Nanc will visit Harmony Gallery in Harmony CA. The Gallery has been selling Giusti Raku for years and will get some of the pieces Tom and I Raku fired yesterday.

Raku Day

2009-06-09T11:07:00.000-07:00

Today was a work day. Tom and I made smoky Raku wall hangings. See our video on the Giusti Art Blog

Dog Food Day

2009-06-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

View all

Get your own

Dog Food making days are some of the best days at Camp

Catch of the day

2009-06-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

I really don't like being next to these dead fish. The Riptide filled the cooler today.

2009-05-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

This is Me and Breeze on the South Jetty to Humboldt Bay this morning

Happy Paws

2009-05-30T15:09:00.001-07:00

As you can see I am not sure about these happy paws.

Happy Paws

2009-05-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

My Adventure Dog Boots from Trailwear for Happy Paws came today. Kathy Warren said I might need them for Herding Camp at Windsong Herding Camp This is looking more like BOOT CAMP not herding camp.

Charlie's First Run in Excellent Standard

2009-05-27T11:27:00.001-07:00

"Almost" a qualifying score and first place.

Open Standard Agility Title Run for Charlie

2009-05-26T20:58:00.001-07:00

It was not perfect, I had an off course and refusal, but it was good enough for second place and my Open Standard title. The alphabet soup behind my name has less "N"s for novice and more "O"s for Open. It is time to play in the Excellent Ring.

Calamity of Errors in the Standard Agility Run

2009-05-26T18:46:00.001-07:00

Tom trips and falls so I jump off the table to check on him then enter the wrong end of the tunnel and then I fall off the dog walk. The rest of the run was great. You have runs like this sometimes.

Charlie's Open Fast Title Run

2009-05-26T17:38:00.001-07:00

Camp Site at the Eugene Agility Trial

2009-05-26T10:55:00.000-07:00

Camping out at the Memorial Day weekend Agility Trial in Eugene, OR. Click on image to make it BIG. Videos of my runs are coming soon.

Ruth and Tonka

2009-05-16T17:47:00.001-07:00

BMDCA Team Obedience

2009-05-16T08:58:00.001-07:00

Vilma and Latte

2009-05-16T08:39:00.001-07:00

Specialty photos

2009-05-14T15:13:00.000-07:00

We took a few photos during our week at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of American's National specialty. Here are some links to those photos plus links to photos and videos from other people attending the specialty. We had a great week in Portland and Thanks to all who worked on putting on the specialty.

Draft Photos

Herding Photos

Herding Photos from Bernice

Photos posted on the web by Jill Carpenter

Enjoy

Charlie Girl

Junior Herding Dog Test at the BMDCA Specialty

2009-05-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

I passed the Junior Herding Dog Test twice at the BMDCA Specialty April 26 and 27th. So my herding title at the end of my name changes from HCT-s to JHD-s. We are going to Herding Camp next month to learn more control on moving those sheep around.

Columbia River Agility Trial

2009-05-14T13:58:00.000-07:00

I had 5 "Q's" (qualifying scores) in Agility the weekend of March 28th and 29th. Here are three runs all 1st place in Standard, Jumpers and Fast.

Canadian Draft Test Freight Haul

2009-05-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

Canadian Draft Test - Practial Work

2009-05-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

Canadian Draft Test - Basic Control Exercise

2009-05-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

Mom was so nervous watching she forgot to move the video camera so you missed me in the fast and slow but you can hear how excited I was.

Canadian Draft Dog

2009-05-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

I passed my Canadian Draft Test in Nanaimo BC April 11 2009

Happy Easter

2009-05-14T08:00:00.001-07:00

2009-03-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

Spring has brought camp a yellow sidewalk. Don't forget to spring forward on Sunday

2009-03-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-13T06:17:00.001-08:00

Crazy Charlie photo

2009-02-09T05:50:00.001-08:00

It Kind of looks like my Blog photo

Herding Camp

2009-01-24T11:48:00.000-08:00

Yahoo. Charlie and Tom got into Herding Camp 101 at Windsong.

The web site for Windsong is
http://www.hrdndog.com/Windsong/

She will have four days of learning to herd on a ranch in Cayucos, CA in June.

Charlie and Tom are also signed up for a three day Herding Camp at Brigand's HideOut up in Battle Ground, Washington in March. Roy Sage is one of the instructors. He taught Duke how to herd.

http://www.brigandshideout.com/index.html

Charlie will be keeping the camp councilors busy this year.

Novice Agility Title Run

2009-01-15T10:03:00.000-08:00

Brightbill Office

2009-01-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

Christmas vacation. Spent a lot of time in Jennifer's office. There just was not enough rug space for all of us.