We did yesterday's walk in reverse this morning as the dull skies lightened and the sun appeared. It was just as well. Sasha tore ahead as she always does, raced back a bit, watched me and then took off again when she was sure I was following. Backwards and forwards she tore, hurling herself in the air to snap at a butterfly or bee, stopping to sniff something exciting and grab a leaf or twig. Eventually I thought her panting was faster than usual, and her tongue drooped more, so I stopped and sat in some shade for a while to slow her down. Slow her down? She went crazy, leaping at me, snapping and snarling, and when I became alarmed and started walking again, she threw herself in and out of the wheat, crashing against it and lurching away again. I put her on the lead, and immediately she was calm. But she was overheated, and so we entered yesterday's dreaded wood again with relief. It was quite different today, dry, cool, and full of delicious earthy smells. Being on a slope I suppose the water drains away fast.
Up past the hens we found an old container full of rainwater, and the poor dehydrated creature drank and drank. Oh Mummy Laing, you learned a lesson today: never go out again without some water. So I'm going to get a little doggie rucksack (for me, not her, though that dog whisperer Caesar Something recommends getting dogs to carry a load when they go walking). My beautiful American one is too smart, but I'll find something suitable, and into it will go the basic necessities for my little companion. There are two of us to consider now.
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You're doing amazingly Ma!! You've only had her for a week and look how far you've come. You're learning so much all the time. Lots of love xx
ReplyDeleteYou sure are doing well; one week and the two of you already into harmonious togetherness! I would snarl and jump around too if I didn't have a constant water supply!
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