Buddy McCluskey

Well, like all my dogs, they get various nick names so today he is Buddy McCluskey.  I love this new little guy in my life. It is amazing and fun to watch him make his way in a new house, with new dogs and new surroundings being blind.  One morning I was running around getting things done and put on my headphones to listen to my dance music to keep the pace going.  Buddy does not understand. His past owners obviously did not use headphones and sing out loud as they walked around the house.  Buddy just keeps following me and bumping into me.   I tell him I am "singing and not yelling".  He looks back at me and says "I am already blind.  You want me to go deaf too?"

What IS that? Are you howling mom and why?- Buddy

It is all a matter of perspective....

Recently I was out for my normal golf cart ride around the hood.  Like the picture below but let me paint a clearer picture of that day.  It was misty outside/ominous.  Shanti and Sam leashes where in my left hand because I hold them because they run beside the cart for exercise.  Maisy is in the floor board; I hold her with my knees and work the pedals when she lets me.  Buddy is beside me on the bench, wrapped up in a towel to keep warm as his superman cape is not enough. I have on my house slippers (after all, I am not running for god's sake) which are pink, green sweat pants and a purple jacket to keep warm. I have on a hood and gloves, and a camera around my neck. Why the camera? So as I ride around the area I can take pictures of whatever looks interesting.  

All I see is a maltese and poodle with their mom (nothing if this were a game of cards). A pair of beautiful German Shepards (royal pair).  A neighbor who tells me when I go running I really should not be out after dark as she almost hit me (she is right, but no worries folks, I never take my dogs out when I cannot see). She is the queen of hearts.  And here I come, a full house, a royal flush. Or a motley crew. All depends on how you see it.  

Football Jargon

Dog owners may understand some of these terms that sound a lot like football.....

Corner Sweep- checking for pee, where dogs mark the corners of your home.
Back Leg Hike- watch for the signals- slowing down, sniffing, lifting the leg (male), to prevent the dog from marking its territory.
Listen and Run - ears open, ready for any slight sounds to indicate trouble (peeing, chewing, growling).
Pat and Call- smack your leg and call their names to have them come.
Step and Test- walk around in bare feet and "feel" where there may be a peeing incident.
Touch and Sniff- touch your fingers to the wet spot on floor to determine its origin (pee?).
Bones Up - term used for bones, treats or toys when placed up high where dogs cannot reach them.
Lift and Push - Raise knee and push dog down when they jump in excitement.
Snap and Yell - not pretty, nor correct. Happens when you get upset.

Sam. Mr football himself.

Bunny Watcher...

Why yes, I AM taking good care of the pet bunnies on farm. I make sure nothing happens to them. I love the momma bunnies and protect them the most. Why, what seems to be the problem?- Baxter

Mustachioed father with floppy ears?

Son?  (Baxter Jr, the Bunny)

Wow, she better not catch me flirting....

While Lucy is swimming, Zoe is off being chased by another dog with a very deep dark tan (black).

All in good fun but not sure Lucy will see it that way.  

Hmmm, is that English Breakfast Tea I taste?

I know Rogan takes his black, but I prefer a spot of milk in my tea, with sugar and honey- like a proper lady.  -Abby

Is that me mom?

And why don't I get to wear my goggles when we go for a ride?- Sam

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