tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post6365337753494278680..comments2023-09-11T02:17:36.977-07:00Comments on Otto's son: Life After Dog SittingJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-58764219463511889532017-06-14T07:10:28.459-07:002017-06-14T07:10:28.459-07:00Debra, Even after I do a tick check I still feel t...Debra, Even after I do a tick check I still feel them crawling all over me.<br /><br />Gorilla B., She is a good teacher. Today, however, she stayed home under the bed because of the all night thunderstorms.<br /><br />Onevikinggirl, A good walk does help cleanse the mind.<br /><br />Pixel Peeper, Yes, it does!<br /><br />Ol'Buzzard, I hope I am getting the hang of theis wisdom thing.<br /><br />Shoshanah, As an animal caretaker I know you understand.<br /><br />JACKIESUE, If you ever get up this way you are always welcome to come along.<br /><br />Diane, The motivation is much more difficult without Smokey's input.<br /><br />ABFTS, Maybe you could carry your dogs a few times and see if it motivates them.<br /><br />Shammickite, Medical issues get to be quite annoying in our later years, don't they? I hope I didn't let out some kind of national secret about the geese. I found out about it from a leak in Ottawa during Mulroney's time as P.M.<br /><br />Tom, You are just starting to realize that dog owning is beneficial to your overall health and well being. Dogs are so humble they never talk about it. Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-22028330157876522562017-06-13T10:22:19.944-07:002017-06-13T10:22:19.944-07:00I have a dog, but I don't know if I've lea...I have a dog, but I don't know if I've learned as much from her in ten years as you have from Smokey is two weeks! So now I will try to be more observant ... and instead of grumbling over the early morning and late night walks, will thank her for keeping me healthy..Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-44462857235055670672017-06-12T04:24:08.184-07:002017-06-12T04:24:08.184-07:00Smokey is indeed a very wise dog. I love taking Te...Smokey is indeed a very wise dog. I love taking Tessa (son's golden doodle) for a walk on the trail but haven't been able to walk very far recently due to arrhythmia, it's been quite nasty, maybe I'll do a blog post about it.<br />We have those ticks here too, in fact youngest little grandson had one hiding behind his ear! He had to go on a course of antibiotics to make sure there was no lyme disease.<br />I didn't think many people knew about the Maple Leaf insignia on the wing of the Canada goose, well done for spotting it, it's very tiny.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-83231899583557863342017-06-11T20:58:00.726-07:002017-06-11T20:58:00.726-07:00I love a good walk in nature, but I can't get ...I love a good walk in nature, but I can't get my lazy dogs to come with. So it's just me. I've befriended a few garter snakes, though. Or I'd like to think they appreciate me guiding them out of the path so they don't get run over by cyclists.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-17294681671522920062017-06-11T19:53:22.926-07:002017-06-11T19:53:22.926-07:00Walks were always my favourite part of having a do...Walks were always my favourite part of having a dog. It's nice that you still get to see Smokey, and that you take her along with you in spirit on your walks. :-)Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-15205125652710327602017-06-11T19:14:10.169-07:002017-06-11T19:14:10.169-07:00I'd love to make that walk with you...I'd love to make that walk with you...yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-54660245934913312202017-06-11T16:18:54.417-07:002017-06-11T16:18:54.417-07:00Wise words. Animals make great friends.Wise words. Animals make great friends.Shoshanah Marohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532684548824957399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-9638455176816393002017-06-11T15:52:15.802-07:002017-06-11T15:52:15.802-07:00as we get older we learn to see the things of real...as we get older we learn to see the things of real value around us.<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-77366930943020899862017-06-11T15:43:59.729-07:002017-06-11T15:43:59.729-07:00A nice walk on a good trail is good for many thing...A nice walk on a good trail is good for many things!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-25028863438530407422017-06-11T04:50:10.384-07:002017-06-11T04:50:10.384-07:00I'm glad you still'walk with Smokey' a...I'm glad you still'walk with Smokey' and that we get to come with you. Physical movement alway helps my head even if what I do isn't always very much for my body.Onevikinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332629675054714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-90546183442015558152017-06-10T15:23:37.244-07:002017-06-10T15:23:37.244-07:00Smokey must be a wise old dawg to have taught you ...Smokey must be a wise old dawg to have taught you so much. I hope she's contented in her retirent.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-74675339172951810212017-06-10T14:20:37.000-07:002017-06-10T14:20:37.000-07:00I hope you did a tick check when you got home!I hope you did a tick check when you got home!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-63118430496896073582017-06-10T13:24:54.549-07:002017-06-10T13:24:54.549-07:00Jennifer, If I get another dog it would likely be ...Jennifer, If I get another dog it would likely be a rescue or senior. While the walking is good for all of us there are those days when I would rather not. Sigh.<br /><br />Sioux, We could learn to simplify our lives and need a lot less by observing their happiness.<br /><br />jenny_o, All the animals have something to teach us. Our brains got so big that we forgot most of the basics. Now we just have cluttered minds. P.S. Got a mailing from Heather Rankin about upcoming events. Really makes me want to get out your way for the food, scenery, and music.<br /><br />anne marie, The snakes will take care of some of the things your cat might miss. Yes! It's in the 70s today!<br /><br />Elephants Child, Glad I could share. You do such a fine job for me in that department. Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-36738202258020120902017-06-10T13:18:26.379-07:002017-06-10T13:18:26.379-07:00PS: jenny_o's comment made me remember a vide...PS: jenny_o's comment made me remember a video which always makes me smile. <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIQV9fcUhHw" rel="nofollow">You can see Be more Dog here</a>Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-52814318062963863622017-06-10T13:14:09.604-07:002017-06-10T13:14:09.604-07:00An eyes wide open walk is a wonderful thing isn...An eyes wide open walk is a wonderful thing isn't it?<br />And thank you (lots) for showing me feathered enchantment I will never see here.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-84035157829331201252017-06-10T11:15:42.941-07:002017-06-10T11:15:42.941-07:00I have a pair of garter snakes that live under my ...I have a pair of garter snakes that live under my back steps. good for you to be out walking in the fresh air! I guess summer has come to MN finally.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-14613627872087038862017-06-10T11:10:45.570-07:002017-06-10T11:10:45.570-07:00I need to be more 'dog' and less 'cat&...I need to be more 'dog' and less 'cat' ... I, too, feel better when I'm walking regularly. Thank you for interpreting a dog's take on life; there's a lot of wisdom there.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-79904297706105133412017-06-10T10:56:09.565-07:002017-06-10T10:56:09.565-07:00Jono--Dogs can teach us so many lessons. Old dogs ...Jono--Dogs can teach us so many lessons. Old dogs might not be able to be taught new tricks but they sure can teach us two-leggers something...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-30103330091185038952017-06-10T09:59:37.196-07:002017-06-10T09:59:37.196-07:00Your relationship with Smokey is so sweet! You rea...Your relationship with Smokey is so sweet! You really should consider adopting a dog, preferably an older one. My first dog as an adult was a seven year old cocker spaniel whose owner had passed away. It was the BEST! <br /><br />Your daily walks are JUST what all dogs need most and a canine companion is one of life's joys. I'll bet there's a shelter or rescue near you where the perfect dog is waiting! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.com