Beano, 1994-2006 I received some sad news that my old leader, Beano, has crossed over. He was a rescue from AC 7 years ago. Beaner was so shy, that they didn't feel he could be placed. He had been a trapline leader all of his life until age 5, which is when we took him home. He led us on a merry chase, as we learned quickly that he could slip out of regular collars. We eventually lured him in the house with meat, and then we gave him a limited slip collar. However, soon we didn't need to worry. After the very first run with Beano, he became a different dog. It did take him a long time to really trust, and we had to teach him how to just be a dog and have fun...but he did learn that pets, hugs and kisses were great. We never did get him over the house tipping (fireworks or gunshots would set him off), but hey, that was Beaner-Boy. As he got older, he had a difficult time even keeping up with the pup team. So, when a friend needed a leader to fill in, Beano came to the rescue. He did come back after that winter, but because he just couldn't run with our speedsters, and that friend asked it, Beano went off to live at Lead Dog Spock Kennel, where he lived until his death. Beano, you were a wonderful dog and I feel privileged to have been part of your life. Now, you can run free of pain and keep up with those 'youngsters again. Love and miss you, Beaner-Boy!
-Tammi
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