For ML from last night. Very good memory. Franklin did revisit his favorite watering trough on Mt. Tom, and as before, rather than simply taking a drink from it, his preference was to actually fully climb into it to fully partake in the experience. Photos were taken and will definitely be a subject for a future Friday photo day.
WTAFP, I just read ‘Tom Lake’ by Ann Patchett, based on a summer stock play of ‘Our Town’ . Were you there, at Tom Lake? Is it on Mount Tom? It was a very good read.
OFA, what an interesting and smile-evoking article! One of my dog-loving friends often speaks on allowing her members of the nation within go on ‘sniffari’. It is important to see what our phurry phriends need, and provide it for them. We love them So much, and they love us right back! One of the premier joys of this life!
I have long had mixed feelings about the “well-trained” dog that has a loose leash and is constantly in a heel position. What torture it must be for them to want to sniff all those wonderful smells but feel compelled (by good or bad means) to stick to their humans side and politely walk by.
When I walked the dogs in my parent’s neighborhood I used a long lead and let them go, within reason, where their noses led and I stopped to allow them to take their time experiencing the delights other dogs had left for them. We called it p-mail. They’d read a message and then leave their own.
For the last few years I’ve been locking the front gate after the mail and deliveries to allow the dogs to freely roam out front if they want. And they want a lot. Then I started to allow them to do so at night as well, only unlocking it right after I got up for the mail, then relocking after. I watched the security cameras and the dogs liked to lay on the front, brick path in the morning around 8:30am to just nap and sun themselves. They love having the freedom to choose either the front or the back yard.
I’ve recently been looking into a doggy door. I installed one in an unused sliding glass door at my parent’s house and all the dogs love it. Each new dog learns to use it from the current residents. I have no sliding glass doors in my 1922 house and my kitchen door opens out, a result of an 1949 remodel. I’ve replaced that door twice. The first time right after I moved in with a door with a window on the top so I could have light and open it for a breeze. When it went I replaced it with a French door, which I love for the light, but the only way I can get a breeze is to prop open the door, thus letting flying annoyances enter. Three nights ago I decided to go surfing on Home Depot and found the solution. A Dutch door with a wood bottom I could install an x-large dog door in and the top having 9 lights like my French door. I would need a slab door to reuse at least two of the old hinges. I’m getting a bit old to be installing another door but probably should soon so the dogs can enjoy the freedom and while I’m still able to get it done. Not sure if being a Dutch door will make it easier or harder. Haven’t done the research yet. But even if I have to hire someone to do it, I want to get it done within three years.
Who doesn’t see each of their dogs as unique individuals?
I’ve mostly given my dogs choices but when it comes to the vet and a bath, their are often overruled. Exceptions are when there are extremes. Diana does not like her feet even touched. I will not force her to consent.
My dogs are off leash in my yard, of course, but I do try to bring them to the off leash dog park, Dusty Rhodes, at least once a week so they can run, roam and interact with other dogs.
I didn’t see giving dogs an opportunity to socialize with other dogs. For dogs that are social this is important. For dogs that are reactive or extremely shy, maybe not, but for other dogs it is an important as those other five elements of a happy dog. I might include people too. While my dogs love me and interacting with me, when we get to the dog park they go and greet the other owners too. If that makes them happy, well then, add that to the list.
Today is National Roast Pheasant day and National Lemon Bar day. I roasted a pheasant once. It wasn’t much different than a chicken except for being really expensive. Won’t do it again. Was going to pick up a Krusteaz lemon bar mix on sale but passed. I do have a creamy cheese pie in the refrigerator that has some lemon juice in it. That will have to do.
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For ML from last night. Very good memory. Franklin did revisit his favorite watering trough on Mt. Tom, and as before, rather than simply taking a drink from it, his preference was to actually fully climb into it to fully partake in the experience. Photos were taken and will definitely be a subject for a future Friday photo day.
WTAFP, I just read ‘Tom Lake’ by Ann Patchett, based on a summer stock play of ‘Our Town’ . Were you there, at Tom Lake? Is it on Mount Tom? It was a very good read.
Excellent. I love photos of Franklin’s adventures.
OFA, what an interesting and smile-evoking article! One of my dog-loving friends often speaks on allowing her members of the nation within go on ‘sniffari’. It is important to see what our phurry phriends need, and provide it for them. We love them So much, and they love us right back! One of the premier joys of this life!
I have long had mixed feelings about the “well-trained” dog that has a loose leash and is constantly in a heel position. What torture it must be for them to want to sniff all those wonderful smells but feel compelled (by good or bad means) to stick to their humans side and politely walk by.
When I walked the dogs in my parent’s neighborhood I used a long lead and let them go, within reason, where their noses led and I stopped to allow them to take their time experiencing the delights other dogs had left for them. We called it p-mail. They’d read a message and then leave their own.
For the last few years I’ve been locking the front gate after the mail and deliveries to allow the dogs to freely roam out front if they want. And they want a lot. Then I started to allow them to do so at night as well, only unlocking it right after I got up for the mail, then relocking after. I watched the security cameras and the dogs liked to lay on the front, brick path in the morning around 8:30am to just nap and sun themselves. They love having the freedom to choose either the front or the back yard.
I’ve recently been looking into a doggy door. I installed one in an unused sliding glass door at my parent’s house and all the dogs love it. Each new dog learns to use it from the current residents. I have no sliding glass doors in my 1922 house and my kitchen door opens out, a result of an 1949 remodel. I’ve replaced that door twice. The first time right after I moved in with a door with a window on the top so I could have light and open it for a breeze. When it went I replaced it with a French door, which I love for the light, but the only way I can get a breeze is to prop open the door, thus letting flying annoyances enter. Three nights ago I decided to go surfing on Home Depot and found the solution. A Dutch door with a wood bottom I could install an x-large dog door in and the top having 9 lights like my French door. I would need a slab door to reuse at least two of the old hinges. I’m getting a bit old to be installing another door but probably should soon so the dogs can enjoy the freedom and while I’m still able to get it done. Not sure if being a Dutch door will make it easier or harder. Haven’t done the research yet. But even if I have to hire someone to do it, I want to get it done within three years.
Who doesn’t see each of their dogs as unique individuals?
I’ve mostly given my dogs choices but when it comes to the vet and a bath, their are often overruled. Exceptions are when there are extremes. Diana does not like her feet even touched. I will not force her to consent.
My dogs are off leash in my yard, of course, but I do try to bring them to the off leash dog park, Dusty Rhodes, at least once a week so they can run, roam and interact with other dogs.
I didn’t see giving dogs an opportunity to socialize with other dogs. For dogs that are social this is important. For dogs that are reactive or extremely shy, maybe not, but for other dogs it is an important as those other five elements of a happy dog. I might include people too. While my dogs love me and interacting with me, when we get to the dog park they go and greet the other owners too. If that makes them happy, well then, add that to the list.
Today is National Roast Pheasant day and National Lemon Bar day. I roasted a pheasant once. It wasn’t much different than a chicken except for being really expensive. Won’t do it again. Was going to pick up a Krusteaz lemon bar mix on sale but passed. I do have a creamy cheese pie in the refrigerator that has some lemon juice in it. That will have to do.