Luna’s Tracking Journal 2023

[Outdoorstom]

You may have noticed Luna is the only pup mentioned in the title. Kunox unfortunately had a bout of  Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) last winter and spent 11 weeks in a crate. Despite our best efforts, he’s going into retirement at 10 years of age.  It really stinks he can’t do what he was bred to do and loves so much, but I cannot risk his health for his remaining years.  We spend our winters in Florida and Geri  always goes early since she never sees me during hunting/tracking season. She and I are driving down on September 21st with Kunox and he’ll stay there with her.  There’s no way I want him to watch Luna go on every track.  When we leave the house for a track, it’s a big scene at the door with the dog left behind, then immediate sniffing when we get back. My point is, I believe it’ll be easier on him to not have to do that every time.  

Sorry for being so long winded!  Now, on to happier thoughts……IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR!  

[Otto]

I hope Knox enjoys his retirement!  Looking forward to your posts this season, as always. 

[Bolt Action]

Sorry to hear about his health. Reading their tales is always highlight of my season. 

[Lawdwaz]

Kunox has earned the luxury of retiring in Florida for the winter!!

All the best to you Tom.  

[Outdoorstom]

23 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Kunox has earned the luxury of retiring in Florida for the winter!!

All the best to you Tom.  

Thanks man!

[crappyice]

Ok Luna!!! You got this!!!

Kunox deserves to kick back and chase some FL tail!!!! I'm sure Geri will be happy for the company too!!!

[Outdoorstom]

6 hours ago, crappyice said:

Ok Luna!!! You got this!!!

Kunox deserves to kick back and chase some FL tail!!!! I'm sure Geri will be happy for the company too!!!

Depending on the length of the tracks, I’m probably not going to do more than 2 a day to avoid burning Luna out. And yes, Geri is looking forward to the time with Kunox :-)

[Robhuntandfish]

Kunox has a well deserved retirement.  Throw him an extra treat for us.  Good luck this season to you and Luna and thanks for sharing all these with us.  

[Doebuck1234]

Sorry to hear about kunox,that pup deserves a warm retirement!!!!One of my favorite thread's without a doubt

[G-man]

No one enjoys forced retirement...  wishing the best !

[Moho81]

While it's sad that Kunox was forced to retire it's still great that at 10 years old he's still around to keep Geri company in Florida. Best of luck to you and Luna this season. This is always one of my favorite threads to read every year. 

[broomeguy]

Looking forward to reading this thread!

[SilentStalker]

Sorry to hear about Kunox, but he has earned his rightful place in the tracking Hall of Fame! Good luck with Luna this fall!

[grampy]

Kunox deserves his retirement. He's been a great bloodtracker. 

Have you talked to Jolanta about possibly bringing a new pup into the fold? If so, let me know if you get out here in our neck of the woods.

[fletchny11]

Thanks for sharing your adventures again! Look forward to it. Kunox enjoy retirement!!