Archive for August 31st, 2009
My work schedule has been especially hectic during the last few weeks, but that’s still no excuse for the way I’ve been neglecting my dog. Of course I always make sure he has plenty of food and water, and I take him for walks on a daily basis. But I still miss those days when we could spend hours at a time playing in the backyard with just a tennis ball and a strip of rawhide to keep us entertained.
A few days ago I noticed that my dog has reverted somewhat in his obedience training. He’s been pulling at the leather dog leash with unadulterated abandon, with little regard for the strength of my grip or my willingness to jog. I finally resolved to set aside a little more time each day to spend with my dog; that way he’ll get more exercise and I’ll be able to relax a bit.