Our adventure began with a 1,100 mile trip back to Missoula, MT stopping in Leadville, CO and later Jackson, WY where we spent the night and found Jackson a new moniker. The next day we cruised past the Tetons, through Yellowstone, and by countless wonders until we finally arrived home. 

Jackson was a little beat up and a touch out of shape from his pre-MHWR days but with a little TLC, some good food, and lots of play time with his new best friends, Lola & Duke, he is doing great. He is also in top shape running and hiking (read: sniffing and marking) all of the mountains and trails around Missoula in 10-30 mile chunks. In Dogwerks dog school he is top of the class, especially at "stay" and "heel" on lead but out of school he still needs a little work on coming when asked and staying focused. Jackson also goes to QuickPaws play care once a week to play and hike and spends his other days either holding down the couch, hiding my laundry around the house or munching smoked cow femurs. Jack is about to hit 80#'s of snuggle and still growing. When he stretches out he is as tall as me at 5'9" but he can also curl into a super tight ball as well. For his first birthday, he got a fleece lined winter coat and collar that lights up so he can still play off lead without getting lost or cold in the dark Montana winter. I have been blessed to have affectionate Jack and I am constantly amused by his unique curiosity. He really has become a best friend and superb companion and I am excited to see what we can learn together in the months and years to come.

Kendall and Family