Eight years ago my wife adopted a three year old blonde cocker spaniel. Kathy was won over by Abby’s big brown eyes and Jennifer Aniston haircut. Abby was, essentially, already full grown and set in her ways, but I have a hunch that Kathy wouldn’t have been much of a taskmaster. Kathy considers that having raised three pretty good kids, she’s entitled to a dog with challenging behavior. I keep telling her that Marley pioneered the acceptability of bad dogs. Kathy will only grudgingly agree that Abby isn’t exactly Lassie material. … (3 comments)
dogs: Dog gone economics.
- 09/29/08 09:29 AM
This morning I took my dog Abby on a walk at about 7:00 eastern time. Abby and I had a conversation about the economy. Abby had some very wise words this morning. Walking and talking with Abby is often the most productive time of my day.
"Abby how does a cocker spaniel know when to invest in more dog cookies?" She gave me one of those trust filled endearing looks with her brown saucer like eyes and replied. " WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!" My interpretation: Those barbecued rib bones you brought home last night made me completely forget dog … (0 comments)
dogs: Walks bringing joyful connections.
- 08/08/08 01:07 PM
What a Surprise, A Joyful reconnection. Taking our usual stroll on the trail with our cocker spaniel Abby, my wife and I had a very pleasant surprise this week. A boy pedaled quickly towards us with his little sister doing her best to keep pace and their parents pushied an empty stroller not far behind. As the parents approached and I was about to speak my usual "Good evening," the father smiled broadly and warmly shook my hand while explaining, "Mr. Campbell! You were my fifth grade teacher!" Living and working in the same community for 35 years I am often … (0 comments)
dogs: A Dog's Appetite
- 08/05/08 01:05 PM
Cookies, I understand. And of course a dog can be lured by dog treats. Milk Bone relies on that. But pickles? And cantaloupe rind? We used to have a neurotic Sheltie, Crissy. Poor Crissy never seemed to really believe that we loved her. In her sunset years she got confused and wandered into the street on a cold December night. Poor Crissy. It was 2000 and our youngest daughter had already left for college. We knew another dog would tie us down, but I think my wife secretly yearned for someone to "baby" now that all the kids had grown and … (6 comments)
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