Archive for September, 2005
Hey, check out Maisie! She’s a bully cross, and she’s really cute.
This is a photo my mum took at the Royal Melbourne Show. Maisie was competing in the “Best trickster” event, doing a big rollover to impress the judges. She looks like she really enjoys lying on her back - all four paws in the air. It is a pretty relaxing position. I do it from time to time myself.
My mum was raving about Maisie when she came home from the show. She has a real soft spot for bullies. She used to live with a bully about 20 years ago, but someone stole him one day when she was at work. That made her really sad. She hasn’t had a bully since.
Posted by Bacchus on September 30th, 2005 at 11:49pm
Today was the last day of the Royal Melbourne Show, and it was doggy day! The RSPCA sponsor a day of pet dog competitions, and dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and skills come from far and wide to compete in categories including “Waggliest tail”, “Obedience” and “Best display”.
My friend Poppy was there. My mum even convinced her dadda to enter her in the “Most loveable dog” category. But she snapped at Dr Hugh Wirth’s hand when he patted her, so that pretty much put her out of contention. She did win 3rd in “Best display” (my mum thinks she should have won), and 3rd in the obedience competition, which stunned everyone!
This photo shows the bestest dog of the day - Comet. Well, best in my mum’s opinion. Comet is a cattle dog, and she loves to have fun. She won the “Best trickster” award, and you can see her in action in this photo. Isn’t she cool!
Mum took a few photos at the show, so stay tuned over the next few days for some snaps of some other gorgeous doggies.
Posted by Bacchus on September 25th, 2005 at 07:59pm
Yesterday my mum met Rocky. He was down by the Lerderderg River at Blackwood playing water games with his temporary mum and dad and their three dogs (Toby, Scruffy and a big old black dog whose name mum doesn’t remember).
It seems Rocky’s real parents don’t want him any more. They’ve not been looking after him properly and he’s been escaping from his chain (ergh, I don’t even want to think about being chained up all day) and ending up in the local dog pound.
Fortunately, Rocky has some good neighbours, and they’ve saved him from the pound a few times now. They’ve taken him in and looked after him, but with a big family of dogs already, they’re not sure they can keep him. I sure hope they can.
Posted by Bacchus on September 19th, 2005 at 09:04am
My mum’s friend Jodie sent her this stuff via email. It sounds like good advice to me. And I hope a few humans read it!
If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
- Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
- Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy
- When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience
- Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory
- Take naps
- Stretch before rising
- Run, romp, and play daily
- Thrive on attention and let people touch you
- Avoid biting when a simple growl will do
- On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass
- On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree
- When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body
- No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and make friends.
- Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
- Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough
- Be loyal
- Never pretend to be something you’re not
- If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it
- When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Posted by Bacchus on September 7th, 2005 at 10:22am
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