CI CI the Rotty goes to Outdoor Retailer
I just happen to be one of those people who likes to take my dog everywhere - after all, I like having her around
and think
she will have a better time with me than sitting in the backyard or in a kennel, no matter how nice they are.
I packed up my 1985 VW Westfalia but didn't get the air conditioning fixed, so I knew traveling through Idaho and Utah would be rough.
As I was going to kayak on rivers anyway, I figured I would be able to give Ci Ci plenty of
swimming opportunities!
However, since I've had
this Rottweiler (almost half a year now) she hasn't seemed too excited about the water!
(Note - you can tell some of these images were taken with my Nokia 6600 cell phone)
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She says, so why are you torturing me? |

Let's see how much of this water I can get off, and as soon as possible!
(At least her Ruffwear Beacon stayed on) |

The staff at Outdoor Retailer were very gracious about giving Ci Ci a badge -
good thing as I had her at doggy day care on the first day and she couldn't believe I was leaving her with a bunch of strangers!
She still seems to be unsure about wearing her harness and badge, but it's better than the alternative..
Before I knew what was happening, we (mostly Ci Ci) were a big hit!
Frank Copren (OS Systems Drysuits) insisted on taking these pictures! |
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I hadn't realized what an asset Ci Ci would be for me at the show. One of my goals is to get more dog accessories into my online store - after all, I'm usually at the top of Google for dog accessories and I get way more hits than I do sales. So what else do I need in my store? Hmmm....
Jill, at Katie's Bumpers, shows me how to teach Ci Ci to use the "take" command. |
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We then let Ci Ci pick her favorite toy!
What a lot of choices! |
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I grew up with Rottweilers as my aunt led the way importing them to the United States. We used to play with them in the kitchen!
Ci Ci is a great grand-daughter of my aunt's champion
Nelson v.h. Brabantpark. She is a great ambassador for the breed and
lends credence to the slogan "it's the deed, not the breed".
(Unknown show family)
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So many people asked if they could pet and hug Ci Ci -
I had a hard time making my way down the isle!
On the other hand I made a lot of new
friends and found more new products than I would have otherwise!
(Ali from Cloudveil Mountain Works)
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Sporting her new Life is Good collar and leash, she drinks from a
Orikaso foldable bowl.
These foldable dishes are made in England and distributed by
Axis in Everett, WA. |
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Peeking under the door of the ladies room...
what are the other ladies doing?
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Finally the road trip home! Dogs aren't allowed at Burgdorf Hot Springs
(located above Mcall, ID) but she did get to roam out front.
Ah, to be a dog again.
How about this pointer imitation? |
Three Rivers Resort (great dinners!)
on the corner of the Selway and Lochsa Rivers.
My new Wavesport EZG 42 is hiding on the roof of the van -
easy is a good word for this kayak!
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Hotel break -
oh, life is rough! (I know, she is not supposed to be on the bed) |
More Toys for the Backyard!
Chuckit, Cool Pooch, Nite Ize L.E.D.,
and a Simple ball (deflated so she can grab it).
The ball is inscribed: "good sportsmanship=good citizenship".
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She even seems to be glad to see that wily cat Oscar! |
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