My name is John, and I live in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with Jane the bluetick coonhound. This blog is a collection of random musings on our journey through life together. Please leave comments. Enjoy!

My name is John, and I live in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with Jane the bluetick coonhound. This blog is a collection of random musings on our journey through life together. Please leave comments. Enjoy!

John,
I knew Jane was special when she nudged my hand with her dear nose from inside her pen at animal control – she was so quiet, a dignified lady. That’s why we could not leave her there. I’m so glad she brings you joy.
Nancy
Broken Road Rescue
Thanks for your nice comment, Nancy, and thank-you for saving my baby. She’s still a dignified lady.
Where have you been, John? I also adopted a BTCH (male, now 2 1/2-3 years old). We just celebrated our 1 year anniversary. Your postings made me realize that some of the traits that I thought were “just Ely being Ely” are actually common to the Bluetick.
Hope all is well with you
Thanks for your comment, Diane. I’d enjoying seeing pictures and reading more about Ely.
Hi John:
Thanks so much for your insights. We have Hudson, a 9-month-old BTCH and he is a hand-full. What do you do in the car? We have a GSP who has never been trouble in the car (it’s a Jeep Liberty, and she loves sticking her head out the sunroof, which does get some attention, but otherwise she’s great). Hudson seems very anxious in the vehicle, but only when it’s moving. He whines and brays with that deep voice of his; but mostly whining and jumping around. We tried sitting in the vehicle with him for awhile and just not going anywhere. Any other ideas? How is Jane in the car?
She is lovely, and clearly blessed to have aligned with you.
Won’t you email me? Sorry to have lost contact again – will explain.
Hi John, I love your site. I just lost my bluetick, Savannah, on Friday. She was such a sweet little girl. Enjoy your baby, Jane!