Category Archives: Musings

The doorbell rang. Rocket started barking for a few minutes. He had always done so for many years. The bell ringing meant someone unfamiliar is at the door, a great reason to get excited about and make some noise! The rattling of the dog treat jar would make him salivate and go to his guardian.Continue reading “Do your job”

Sam wandered in his large garden as usual, among the falling autumn leaves. He arrived at the usual opening where he would walk into his favourite mud pool. The opening was through a stony wall where it had broken down many years ago. It was the easiest way to get through without having to scrambleContinue reading “The Obstacle is the Way”

Dingo chewed quietly and softly at a pair of soft slippers he found below the bed. He was enjoying this peace and quiet on his own in the living room behind the couch. The television was on and his guardian was glued to the screen the last time he checked. He enjoyed chewing his newlyContinue reading “Be kind to yourself”

The sun shone like there was no tomorrow. The heat was stifling and a gentle breeze was the only reprieve. The grass was almost brown in the dry heat. Benji was strolling in the park with his guardian. After turning a corner along the hedge, there was a sharp yelping. He saw a little dogContinue reading “Quarrel is…”

Did you know that swallows can take up to 14 days to build a nest? It is usually made of mud (which is why they like nesting near water sources or muddy banks). Both male and female birds contribute to building the nest, though the female is observed to do most of the work! TheyContinue reading “Brick by boring brick”

Neka, an 11-month-old female German Wire-haired Pointer, stood still, eyes gazing straight. The summer heat could be felt in the green forest. An occasional call from a pheasant could be heard. She was looking at Chaska, an 8-year-old male German Short-haired Pointer, as he deftly and skilfully flushed the pheasants out for their guardian. TheyContinue reading “Finding the right mentors”

Murphy wagged his tail at the passing dog, approaching her. She snapped and she shot back to his guardian, tail still wagging. He tried to approach her again, only to be snapped at again. His guardian tried to pull him away. Murphy remained to be undaunted, tail still wagging. After a while, he saw anotherContinue reading “Keeping with one’s character”

Felix held his toy in his mouth. He walked over to his food bowl, placed the toy on the ground and ate the food that was present in his bowl already. He then took his toy again and walked back to his bed that lay there waiting for him, unmolested. The clock struck four, heContinue reading “Taking things for granted”

Echo looked at his guardian expectantly, tail wagging. “Sit!” she said and he promptly placed his bottom on the ground. In doing so, he received a word of compliment, a stroke behind his ears (which he loves) and a treat. “Go Fetch!” she commanded, throwing his toy a few metres away. He ran, grabbed itContinue reading “Pay your taxes!”

Stan was lying on the ground, watching his guardian typing away on her laptop. He chose to stand up, walked towards her and started to tug her trousers, indicating clearly, “Time for a walk!” She looked at him and proceeded to get ready for a walk. At the carpark, he saw a dog with aContinue reading “The Beauty of Choice”