The man rides the snowmobile while his dogs runs along with it. There's some violence related to hunting, with animals harmed and/or killed. The [Fluff] tag cannot be used to post ordinary dog pictures. If you're so rich, then hire a dog walker. Dogs are amazing and capable of so much. You do realize that he (Herzog confirmed) kills the dogs he considers "not good"??? [+]owenhart187[S] comment score below threshold-7 points-6 points-5 points 5 years ago (2 children). There is one scene where the trapper goes back home using a snowmobile. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Welcome to /r/dogs, the community for dog-lovers on Reddit! If I do have kids some day - which I very well may not; we still haven't 100% decided either way - then I will be with them while also interacting with my dog. It never rides on. With Happy People: A Year in the Taiga, iconic filmmaker Werner Herzog embarks on another unforgettable journey into the heart of a remote natural environment. Yes, I am a crazy dog lady. [–]KestrelLowingLaika (mutt) and Merlin (border terrier) 6 points7 points8 points 5 years ago (14 children). A team of sled dogs running over 100 miles a day for 8-12 days. taking him for a walk.Normal people have lives. The great German director Werner Herzog takes us to a village in the subarctic Siberian taiga. These are working dogs in the Taiga (not so much pets) and while they are treated properly,they are not coddled and overfed.They don't have a cushy life the way our dogs do and yea perhaps we do over pamper our pets.They thrive on the praise they get from their masters. 800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134, Contact When in doubt, go to the vet. So most pet dogs that you see are often overweight and under-exercised. 2021 will be another epic ride for Seattle, and we want to navigate it with you. Use with the [Link] tag when linking to an outside web source. Even the kids in those families are tougher than me. Made him a bit of a pussy if you ask me. Some exceptions may be granted to posts with a PSA quality. Because it's something I enjoy. [Discussion] Urban dog owners be careful! No sheep though. We are truly grateful for your support. If you do how the hell are you going to spend 6hrs. That's for sure. He's wagging his tail playing with the kids. A 2 km walk a day for a German Shepherd doesn't sound like a lot at all (not sure what else you're doing with him). To live, you gotta be tough. Make a contribution in their name, and we'll send them a personalized thank you note. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. All [RIP] posts must be approved by the moderators before they will appear in /r/dogs. So fido is a distant 3rd. Anyways, how much endurance do dogs have? A total list of related subreddits may be found here, including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits. "What breed is my dog? [–]KestrelLowingLaika (mutt) and Merlin (border terrier) 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (9 children). Find out if a dog dies in Happy People: a Year In the Taiga from over 2 other people who have already watched it. That totally sucks. “Happy People” is a year in the life of Gennady Soloviev, who earns his livelihood in the traditional manner of a trapper, mainly of sable. Full descriptions may be found here. It takes a good solid 2 hours of fetch to really wear her out. I do have a family though. With what I imagine to be similar temperatures. and join one of thousands of communities. He has also written for the New York Times, Cinema Scope, Tank Magazine, e-flux, LA Weekly, and C Theory. Well , I have over an acre of land he gets to frolic on all day. Making sense of life there, and how dogs live might make more sense if you realize how different the family structure is in that area, as well as the whole living dynamic. "What breeds are right for me? [Fluff] – Stories, lighthearted discussion, or feel-good web page links. Do not partake in a thread if you have nothing helpful to contribute. If you don't like them, then why did you even get one? 2km? The village has 300 souls who are sustained by hunting. Buy Happy People: A Year in the Taiga [DVD] (English audio) from Amazon's Movies Store. I have studied a lot about dogs, and am considering a career change to dog training. From the German Shepherd - originally bred to herd sheep but soon adapted into so much more - to the Jack Russel Terrier - bred to kill vermin - to the Newfoundland - bred to help fishermen with their nets. Get a webcam with your amazing amount of money and see what he does all day. I know its not staged as it's a Herzog documentary and he's very straight. Nothing worse than seeing a 120 pound German Shepard with painted nails. Hell, even a pug if it's not too hot out! No, but seriously- do you work? Many of the trappers have dogs which they work side by side with but despite praising dogs like "family" the certainly don't treat them as such. Be respectful. Users are more likely to accept criticism when it is delivered with understanding and compassion. [–]KestrelLowingLaika (mutt) and Merlin (border terrier) 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (7 children). Movie Review - 'Happy People: A Year In The Taiga' - Hard-Earned Liberties In Remote Siberia Werner Herzog might root for the wild side in any … You have no life except for your dog. It's people not having enough time for their dogs. We as humans have molded them to our needs. ", [Help] – Need advice regarding behavior, health, or other dog-related topics. [–]bd42 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children), [–]nkdeck07Border Mix - Kiera 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (4 children). Then why did you even get a dog? I work a full time job that usually means I'm away from home for 10 hours a day (commute, lunch, overtime, etc.). The film depicts the life of the people in the village of Bakhta (62°27′52″N 89°00′08″E / 62.464463°N 89.002168°E ) at the confluence of the Yenisei and the Bakhta River, in the Siberian taiga. The acclaimed filmmaker presents this visually stunning documentary about the life of indigenous people living in the heart of the Siberian Taiga. 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