Thomas Holte
Vital Football Legend
I don't know, mate. It's beyond me to even think why.
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I don't know, mate. It's beyond me to even think why.
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
A bit unexpected, but I was paid a compliment today over what should be the most basic thing a dog owner does on the streets.
Lovely old chap, seen him a few times on the walks, but only ever exchanged pleasantries. He stopped today whilst I was conducting clean up duty to simply thank me for continuing to pick up their poop as he'd seen me do it before, and it disgusts him when others around here don't.
5/10 minutes later I'd learnt his annoyance came from his grandkid getting covered a few years back as she ran through grass, there was a lovely Irish lilt I'd never noticed before to his voice but it came out the more he spoke, and he was even more disgusted with those who picked the poop up, but then left the bag on the floor instead of putting it in the bin as he found that truly lazy and even more pointless.
I was in full agreement obviously, but it was one of the most bizarre and unexpected dog walk chats I've had in a while lol
But it made me smile and brightened my day, and he walked away with a smile on his face as well, and I fully expect he may now be another new 10 min chat I have on occasions when we pass in the future.
The thing I find daft now, with the eldest heading towards 15 and mobility issues rising, I have pared the walks back a little in terms of distance but tried to balance it by letting the youngest trot around more, when the eldest is taking a small breather. ie they haven't been on the same lead now for ages, two separate extended ones so one can go slower whilst the other does their own thing.
The walks now take longer lol
Lovely old chap, seen him a few times on the walks, but only ever exchanged pleasantries. He stopped today whilst I was conducting clean up duty to simply thank me for continuing to pick up their poop as he'd seen me do it before, and it disgusts him when others around here don't.
5/10 minutes later I'd learnt his annoyance came from his grandkid getting covered a few years back as she ran through grass, there was a lovely Irish lilt I'd never noticed before to his voice but it came out the more he spoke, and he was even more disgusted with those who picked the poop up, but then left the bag on the floor instead of putting it in the bin as he found that truly lazy and even more pointless.
I was in full agreement obviously, but it was one of the most bizarre and unexpected dog walk chats I've had in a while lol
But it made me smile and brightened my day, and he walked away with a smile on his face as well, and I fully expect he may now be another new 10 min chat I have on occasions when we pass in the future.
The thing I find daft now, with the eldest heading towards 15 and mobility issues rising, I have pared the walks back a little in terms of distance but tried to balance it by letting the youngest trot around more, when the eldest is taking a small breather. ie they haven't been on the same lead now for ages, two separate extended ones so one can go slower whilst the other does their own thing.
The walks now take longer lol
Slowly slowly catchee monkey, or in this case, dog.
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
When it's right Trek, you'll know. It'll probably still feel too soon, but you'll get that click and pull that basically gives you no choice but to act.
That's how it was for me at any rate.
The Dog's Trust (frustratingly as they shouldn't have been there) had 5-7 I'd have happily had with more time, but as I've said before, we then hit these two and although the missus had been looking for a good while and I couldn't get over the 'not yet' line - I folded in the moment and jumped to justifying why I had to have them in my own head, even though I was saying we couldn't have two out loud.
Bizarre but the click was right, I knew it and I just had to play a stupid game to accept it.
You'll get your click mate, and it'll just be a new journey and new memories that remind you of old ones. But in the process another doggie gets the benefit of everything you can lovingly offer and will have a great life.
That's how it was for me at any rate.
The Dog's Trust (frustratingly as they shouldn't have been there) had 5-7 I'd have happily had with more time, but as I've said before, we then hit these two and although the missus had been looking for a good while and I couldn't get over the 'not yet' line - I folded in the moment and jumped to justifying why I had to have them in my own head, even though I was saying we couldn't have two out loud.
Bizarre but the click was right, I knew it and I just had to play a stupid game to accept it.
You'll get your click mate, and it'll just be a new journey and new memories that remind you of old ones. But in the process another doggie gets the benefit of everything you can lovingly offer and will have a great life.
Update on my recent post about the pup getting a little bit braver. Out in the woods yesterday a gang of three terriers appeared, the pup barked once and stood still. She then took it upon herself to go and meet the advance guard from the pack. After exchanging pleasantries a second dog joined in before they and their owner walked past. The third dog however refused to walk past my pup,and it was only after I placed my pup at my side that the third dog plucked up his courage and sprinted past. Something has changed, and I don't know what it is. Still waiting for a nasty dog to appear and fuck it all up, but will enjoy it while it lasts.
Out with the pup today and a couple with a Lab and a Springer appeared on the track. Same two dogs she ran almost back to the car too get away from six weeks ago. Barked once today and trotted up and said hello, then calmly walked past. Long may this last.
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Ha - the weather improved the dog walk for obvious reasons, although it would've been useful had I remembered it was warm in the sun and didn't go out with my coat and hat on. But this is me.
Random woman fell in love with them, and then relative newbies on the corner were out front and despite pleasantries in passing with the bloke (and I assume eldest son), I didn't know they had a dog.
A little gorgeous sausage who more barked himself to the gate (as opposed to wobbling or walking). Eldest couldn't care like normal, youngest stayed calm and nosed through gate and we had 10 seconds of silence as they sniffed.
Sausage then went little man syndrome, the wife started rushing over (naturally worrying given size difference, and I think part embarrassed as mine were so calm) and then my youngest backed away and when she looked at me, I'm convinced she was saying 'he's a nutter'.
I walked away giggling thinking 'it takes one to know one' given how excited she gets with new dogs usually.
Cute little bugger though. He's on the future fuss list.
Random woman fell in love with them, and then relative newbies on the corner were out front and despite pleasantries in passing with the bloke (and I assume eldest son), I didn't know they had a dog.
A little gorgeous sausage who more barked himself to the gate (as opposed to wobbling or walking). Eldest couldn't care like normal, youngest stayed calm and nosed through gate and we had 10 seconds of silence as they sniffed.
Sausage then went little man syndrome, the wife started rushing over (naturally worrying given size difference, and I think part embarrassed as mine were so calm) and then my youngest backed away and when she looked at me, I'm convinced she was saying 'he's a nutter'.
I walked away giggling thinking 'it takes one to know one' given how excited she gets with new dogs usually.
Cute little bugger though. He's on the future fuss list.
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
It’s that time of year where the crops are at pooch knee height so walks/runs are slow whilst she grazes on said crops. 
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Took a rare trip to the Co-op tonight, stumbled across a poodle who noticed me whilst taking a piss. Finished the natural urge and bolted for me, so hand went out for a fuss.
It surprised the owner who hadn't realised I was there, and she instantly started apologising, with her mate doing the same, even though I clearly wasn't bothered.
Anyway, long story short - the poodle had cupped their paws around my arm as I fussed their head and it wasn't letting go lol The more I attempted to move away, the more it stood up on two legs so it kept getting fussed.
Absolutely tickled me as I'm convinced I could've lifted it off the ground and the dog wouldn't have cared.
They really are easily amused daft bastards.
Looking back though, the stupidest thing of the encounter. Both me and youngest kid just came to a stop behind the dog whilst it was pissing (no discussion, we both just did it and carried on talking) - we were inadvertently queuing for a poodle? PMSL
It surprised the owner who hadn't realised I was there, and she instantly started apologising, with her mate doing the same, even though I clearly wasn't bothered.
Anyway, long story short - the poodle had cupped their paws around my arm as I fussed their head and it wasn't letting go lol The more I attempted to move away, the more it stood up on two legs so it kept getting fussed.
Absolutely tickled me as I'm convinced I could've lifted it off the ground and the dog wouldn't have cared.
They really are easily amused daft bastards.
Looking back though, the stupidest thing of the encounter. Both me and youngest kid just came to a stop behind the dog whilst it was pissing (no discussion, we both just did it and carried on talking) - we were inadvertently queuing for a poodle? PMSL
Why are you pissing outside the Co_op.
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Why are you pissing outside the Co_op.
It's a reaction to the prices mate lol
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Do you good folks remember how I described my aloof eldest who used to tolerate attention if food was being offered.
Do you then remember me saying she had significantly melted....wanted fusses, would now lie between feet - ergo - now a completely different dog.
Anyway, given her weight and the fact she's slowed down, we have long cut denta sticks to every other day.
We kind of broke that rule tonight, because the cute bugger walked in unannounced and put both her paw and her head on my youngest's leg and would not move.
My youngest begged for permission until I relented giggling like a school girl at the whole thing. What tickled me most is she'd already tried with us, but she has developed the brains to now try and use the kids, and they fold!
She will soon turn 15, I have to admire the game play in the old girl. Credit where it's due.
Do you then remember me saying she had significantly melted....wanted fusses, would now lie between feet - ergo - now a completely different dog.
Anyway, given her weight and the fact she's slowed down, we have long cut denta sticks to every other day.
We kind of broke that rule tonight, because the cute bugger walked in unannounced and put both her paw and her head on my youngest's leg and would not move.
My youngest begged for permission until I relented giggling like a school girl at the whole thing. What tickled me most is she'd already tried with us, but she has developed the brains to now try and use the kids, and they fold!
She will soon turn 15, I have to admire the game play in the old girl. Credit where it's due.
