Tag Archives: Coonhound

Nerding out

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Over the summer, we won a Wisdom Panel DNA test when Oh My Dog! did a giveaway. We didn’t manage to use it early enough to test out Eddie, but we finally sent it in this week. And, um, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged Coonhound, DNA, Hike, Nerd, Park, Purebred Shelter Mutt, Science, Woods | 3 Comments

This one time, we moved.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Hi, remember when I used to actually post on this blog every once in a blue moon? Me neither. I have been flying by the seat of my pants for the past 1 1/2 months and finally started to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Edwin, Gambit | Tagged Appalachian Mountains, Clemson, Coonhound, Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Moving, Shopping | 10 Comments

Sounds of a Hound

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

While Gambit is a purebred shelter mutt, we’ve always been pretty certain Gambit’s breed mix includes a bit of cold nosed coonhound. His instincts, build, personality, expressions, bright mind, and vocal tendencies are all strong indications. Side by side, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged Coonhound, dog, Singing, Sounds | 8 Comments

Poker Face

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Gambit’s expressions are something else. He has his signature silly look that is suitable for many occasions, but overall, our hound definitely never hides his mood! Do you think Gambit’s face would be a dead giveaway in a game of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged Coonhound, Dogs, Faces, Poker | 5 Comments

Leave It

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

“Leave it” is probably my favorite obedience command for the dogs. Food on the table, a toy they’re trying to eat, something they want to investigate on the ground – it works for just about anything.

Posted in Nellie | Tagged Animals, Coonhound, Dogs, Hound, Pet, Redbone Coonhound | 2 Comments

Hound jail

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

The hounds had to be separated sometimes for logistical purposes. They made it quite clear that they were not fans of this!

Posted in Gambit, Nellie | Tagged Animals, Coonhound, Dogs, Gate, Hound, Pet, Redbone Coonhound, Separation | 2 Comments

Soprano solo

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

As I’ve mentioned before, Nellie sings. We did teach her to sing on command, but it lasted for only a day because she would get too excited. Then, instead of singing a pretty tune, Nellie made any noise she chose. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nellie | Tagged Animals, Barking, Coonhound, Dogs, Hound, Music, Pet, Redbone Coonhound, Sing, Singing, Soprano, Training, Wooo! | 1 Comment

Visiting Smelly Nellie

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

At the end of May, we made a road trip to our hometown to attend family and friends’ major life events. With Rusty and Gambit in tow, this meant it was back to having the two of them and Nellie … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit, Nellie, Rusty | Tagged Adoption, Animals, Coonhound, Country, dog, Foster care, Pet, Play, Rescues and Shelters | 3 Comments

Hush, Hound

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

It’s no secret. Hounds are noisy. Really, really noisy. Nellie was no exception. “Ba-roo-roo-roo. Ba-roooo-roo-roo.” This was the noise that we heard day and night for the first few weeks with Miss Smelly Nellie Belly, in addition to some little … Continue reading →

Posted in Nellie | Tagged Adoption, Barking, Coonhound, dog, Foster care, Hound, Pet, Redbone Coonhound | 3 Comments

Little Ann… I mean, Nellie.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

I’d read about them in Where the Red Fern Grows long ago. Being from the north, we had never seen one in real life. But we sure were enthusiastic about the idea of owning a redbone someday. At one point … Continue reading →