A while back I mentioned the passing of my dear friend Bailey. Bailey, a Chessie-Chocolate lab, was my constant companion for the last 10 years or so. Putting him to sleep was a very difficult thing. Now, as spring is upon us, my spirits are soaring once again. The sun has a way of lifting our spirits, especially with the warmer temperatures coming our way. It’s with great pleasure I introduce you to my new friend, Jackson.
Jackson is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Australian Shepherd mix. As my vet said, “So… he’s both stubborn and smart!” Which is true. In a very short time he has learned how to chew shoes – mine only. For some reason he leaves Brenda’s alone. I’ve lost one pair of slippers, and two different pairs of shoes now bear his tooth marks. He knows how to untie knots – especially in one of his chew toys. He sits at the back door and raises his front feet (one at a time) before coming in. This, so we can wipe his paws thereby reducing the amount of dirt or mud he tracks in. He sits, lies down, retrieves (like a mad man!), shakes hands – either paw, and is very, very good with our 2.5 year old girl.
He is smaller, but has great character and is a fearless watch dog over the squirrels and birds and the occasional visitor we have. He loves to be around people, but is content to play by himself at times. Although his favorite thing to do is to go out into our back yard and let me through his ball for him to retrieve. I feel infinitely safer with him in the house. I know when I am gone Brenda and Gracie are still well protected.
Blessings to you,
Patrick
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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