I arrived at work at 7:30 AM, following a grueling 150 foot commute. The traffic was terrible. Normally both dogs march along shoulder to shoulder at the ends of their leashes. I tell Cochise, “Play yard,” or “Home” or “Mail box”, or (his least favorite) “Work” and he heads off in the right direction. I tell Blondie, “Stay with Cochise” and she obediently strides along beside him wherever he goes. Normally, but not today. Today I’d started the pickup earlier to warm it up before Marie heads into town and her work and Blondie really, really wanted to go for a ride; so when we came down the steps she was intent on going that direction. Cochise smelled something fascinating down in the yard and really, really wanted to go that way to check it out. So they strained in opposite directions, neither one in the direction I needed to go. We worked it out eventually, but it was a disorganized swirl instead of the usual orderly parade.
A Challenging Commute
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My English shepherd has decided that any open door on any vehicle, whether it belongs to us or not, is fair game. Mud, dirt, snow, soaking wet – makes no difference to her. I don’t know what gets into their minds.
Tough commute. I hope you took a few minutes to relax before getting to work.
Once we arrived and I unhitched the team to run on the fenced yard outside, I took a moment or two to gather my thoughts before launching into my day’s assignments, Robin. That always helps. Neither of mine have tried to climb into someone elses’ car (yet) but they both love riding so much that I wouldn’t put it past them.
Next time, just follow them. Who knows where it will lead
I’d have had to develop a split personality to do so that morning!
Been there, done that. Two dogs with different ideas about what might be fun. Just what you DIDn’t need right now, Doug.
Normally they’re a pleasure to walk with. In fact, lately I’ve been thinking that if I were to build a small wagon to ride in… 😉
I’m constantly amazed at how much knowledge farmers and gardeners have — the detailed and varied needs of each type of plant, which insects and diseases they’re susceptible to, and on and on. I enjoy these posts about your garden, Allan, and always learn something. Thanks!
Thanks Charles! At the moment there is a Black-cap Chickadee sitting in the Rose of Sharon tree outside my office and trying his best to get through the office window – though it is closed – and get at the Basil plants I have growing in pots on the sill. If it does not stop, it’s going to knock itself silly! This has nothing at all to do with anything, just thought I toss that in.