When I first started my long association with dogs, having a pet was my prime motivation…particularly coming from a family where pets were not allowed. Indeed, the thought of having a furry, four-legged canine friend was, of itself, almost enough; particularly as my experience with cats was fun but ultimately a much more “one way” … More Is sharing dog slobber the same as swapping spit (so to speak)…?
Anyone who walks a dog on a regular basis will know that it pays to keep your eyes open whilst you do so…to avoid pot holes, uneven surfaces, rabbit poop (if you have a poop eater you will know why), dog poop (particularly if you wear deep treaded footwear) and to ensure that you don’t … More It pays to keep your eyes open when walking dogs….
Whilst walking with Wyatt today, with the sun on our backs and a nice breeze blowing across the park my thoughts turned to the ongoing debate…should dogs eat grass? Wyatt, in his usual candid manner, left me in no doubt as to his opinion!!
Hopefully the Labor Day weekend treated you well and you managed to get some quality time with friends and/or family. I wonder how much longer I will be seeing mornings like this before I have to start wearing a sweater…? No change of attire for a while I hope…!
Whilst walking with Wyatt today I was regaled with lively tales of derring do following his recent excursion to the mountains with his owners. He was very animated about what he had done…where he had been…the sights he had seen, the smells he had smelled. and the absolute excitement of it all…indeed, I could see … More Carpe Diem….or should that be Carpe Canine…?
Do you ever have one of those days when you think it would just be easier to roll over and go back to sleep? To be honest, whilst I am not a stranger to these feelings, I haven’t had one of “those days” for a while. Whilst I am not one for regular navel-gazing I … More Everyday there’s a whole new world to experience…..
It never ceases to amaze me where unexpected treasures can be found. Whilst walking with Angus for an early morning constitutional we wandered down an alleyway that we had not frequented for some time. Half way down the block, in the midst of parked cars, wooden fences, garages and assorted wheelie bins we happened upon … More It never ceases to amaze me what can be found….
Mr Poochman's Pooch House 