I know some people love dogs because they don’t talk back, unlike other people, but today I was really wishing Abby could answer me when I asked her what she was thinking. She was an absolute joy, at least until just before I had to leave.

( I was really wondering why. )

Wouldn’t it be nice if, when starting something new, you were taught or told what is expected of you, suggestions for how to go about it, and there wasn’t much likelihood that they were omitting something or telling you wrong. That’s what I thought today.

( Repeatedly. )

The day began early and not even bright yet with Zoe, who hadn’t been by since before Christmas! Believe me, we missed her. I often call her a wild child, but she only is every now and then. Well, every day, but not all the time. She’s a lot like Lexi, or rather Lexi is a lot like her. Unfortunately, this means they can’t be put together, they ( Read more... )

Introducing: Petey!

Our newest playmate, and what a cutie he is, but very oddly proportioned. It took me some time to get a decent photo of him, but still it doesn’t get across how weirdly he’s shaped. He has a very wide ribcage, but his head is even bigger, and he’s more compact from neck to butt than he is tall.

( It’s just weird. )

In all probability I’ve been made over cautious by yesterday because of Lexi’s scuffles first with Abby and Jaxon, and then after I left she and Cooper got into it to the point of blood.

( So.... )

In sharp contrast to yesterday, today didn’t start off nearly so stellar, though for some reason Wednesdays never do. After some perfunctory cleaning and prepping I curled up in the office with a space heater and yet another copy of WDJ

( And it was almost an hour till the first dog arrived )

I got beat up quite a lot t
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So in the spirit of flattering myself with the entertaining possibility that this journal could acquire some level of popularity I’m posting this as a rudimentary and encompassing disclaimer so I don’t have to say ‘this is just my opinion!’ every time I say something that could be the least bit upsetting or controversial.

( To make it all better, enjoy some pretty dog pictures! )

For my first official journal, allow me to introduce one of our wonderful dogs:


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A pair of dogs--housemate--are introduced to another pair of dogs--not housemates, but familiar with each other. All four have a good record for sociability so no leashes are employed but two handlers stand ready with sharp eyes and pockets full of cookies. One dog, Grendel, is more interested in peeing on everything and sniffing the snowy ground ( Read more... )