The Bond Behind the Work
Janie MerickelPublished on: 02/10/2026
What does time together outside the field teach us about working with our dogs? Through dock retrieves, boat coffee, and searches with Charger, I explore how attention, trust, and knowing what matters to her help us work in sync.
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