Ace and I are suburban kids, but we dream of having our own rural home. Or at least I do.
So sometimes I take my dog and we sneak to the edge of town where somewhat-urban meets somewhat-rural.
I let my dog run, and we pretend we are country kids.
Ace races around like he’s never been off leash before – “Thank you! Thank you!” – before he settles into his version of tracking and pointing. Then trots at my side or a few feet ahead, always looking back.
I’m not sure what people from other areas think of North Dakota. I’m sure they assume it looks a lot like these pictures. A whole lot of space.
Where I live, new homes and businesses are popping up further and further out, expanding our little city. I see that as a good thing.
It’s also a good thing, I think, that my dog and I can still escape on a quiet Sunday.
And so we do.
Sandra Utsinger
Sunday 8th of December 2013
New to ND, I'm a little concerned reading articles about hunting traps that are left in the fields, near water and inside of lakes. Are there any safe areas that my dog can go hiking or swimming in ND?
Lindsay Stordahl
Sunday 8th of December 2013
That was never a concern for me but I lived in Fargo where it was more "urban."
Sandra Utsinger
Sunday 8th of December 2013
Are there anyone near Minot that has golden retrievers? Would love to set up play dates with our dogs. I have a female 4 yr old golden who is so use to having play dates. We just got here in Minot, ND last month,so new to the area.
Tammy
Sunday 19th of August 2012
We just moved to North Dakota from the Metro Detroit area and the dogs and I are loving being able to get out and walk again. I'm fortunate that we live on the outskirts of town so there are a couple roads that I can walk with them and let them off lead to run a bit. I have 2 border collies and a Jack-a-Poo. I can't wait to start hiking with them as I explore North Dakota.
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 20th of August 2012
Well, welcome to North Dakota! :)
Marji
Friday 30th of March 2012
I'm lucky in that I work on 600 acres (although I'm the Ed Manager, so I'm inside most of the day) so the doggles and I can escape anytime we want.
Celeste does this most of the time there: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rinalia/4663214403/in/set-72157606112768004
Lindsay Stordahl
Friday 30th of March 2012
Sounds like a great place to work! :)
Bree Plude
Thursday 29th of March 2012
I take my dogs for walks around the neighborhood or to the local park to stretch their legs a bit and get out of the house. Lots of nice trails and parks to visit here in California.
Lindsay Stordahl
Thursday 29th of March 2012
I'm sure there are! That's great!