I took one for the team yesterday. I sacrificed myself for the benefit of the family pack. Threw myself under the bus, so to speak.
| Sometimes to teach a lesson to a dog, you actually have to bring out the bad behavior. Abe had a bone. I walked past him, and he growled at me.
The lesson here is: You Must Surrender Whatever You Have to Mama, No Matter How Delicious It Is. So when he growled, I immediately reached down to snatch the bone without showing a moment’s weakness. And he bit me. He was already sort of laying down, so I rolled him on his side to show that I wasn’t afraid. I have four fang holes in my hand, but he understands now! | |
| The lesson continued throughout the evening. Every time I walked past him, I took the bone away, pet him, then gave it back. He’s a quick study.
It’s pretty amazing that he’s come this far. Just about seven months ago he was a backyard dog with no indoor manners. He’s a really good boy now. Truly…I’m not angry with him for the bite. I’m proud of him for learning so quickly and trying so hard to be a nice and respectful doggie. My hand is a little tender when I knit or type, but I’ll be fine. | |
| Last week I confessed my new-found obsession with peanut butter. It gets even better.
I believe I’ve invented a taste treat that will take over the world. It’s peanut butter AND jelly. Okay, I didn’t invent it, but I feel like I did. How could such a delicacy exist in this world without me? I’m really too excited about it. In fact, I’m this excited. | |
| I’m excited about this, too.
I’ve mentioned before that verypink is about to go through some big changes (with the design, not the content). We’re working on finalizing the look, but the new logo is complete. I totally freakin’ heart this new logo. | |
| Tiny Lou.
I finally pulled out the measuring tape. Standard male Basenji = 17″ at the shoulders. Lou = 13″. People always say, “Cute puppy! How old is he?” Well, he’s three-and-a-half. Long past puppyhood. Gotta envy him for maintaining a youthful appearance! |
