Category: #dog habits
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What’s Next?
After running at the beach, doing his business and eating breakfast, Leo stood in front of me and stared–his way of asking what’s next? To be fair, I had put my cup of coffee down.
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Waiting
Since it has rained every day this year, the dogs have had to wait longer than usual for the long-awaited morning walk. This hasn’t been normal rain. Roads have been turned into rivers. Beaches have been washed away. I feel like I have web feet at times. Still, there is usually a short break where…
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Leo’s Back…
Our rescue dog Leo stopped eating several weeks ago. A trip to the vet revealed his liver values were too high. After tests showed no signs of disease, the assumption was he ate something toxic. We will monitor his liver function over the next six months, but signs are that he is on the mend.
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Only a Dog
She’s waits for me to respond From the comfort of an easy chair Where I could speak to her in complete sentences, Wave my hand Or, sing a top-40 song, For she’s only a dog With high expectations And direct knowledge of where The biscuits are kept. Finally, one shrill bark breaks the silence And…
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The Four Stages of Leo’s Beach Play
First, in his lion pose, he surveys the beach. Secondly, he races to a potential play-around with other dogs. Thirdly, the madcap chasing ensues. Finally, he returns with his gigantic tongue hanging out like a victory cigar.
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Rolling in the Dirt
Don’t get angry if your dog rolls in the dirt. Dogs that go paws up in the dirt are comfortable with their surroundings. In the photo Molly lays on her back in the sun while twisting away. Amazingly the oils in her fur make it easy to brush off any debris by hand. It’s a…
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Where Are You Sitting?
Ivan frequently asks me where am I going to sit? He enjoys the inventions of sofas and the many quilts Anne has made to cover them.
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