German Shepherd Dog
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Settling in nicely.

Pepper has been with us almost three glorious weeks now and she’s the calmest, best behaved puppy one could ask for. Easy to train, thanks to her desire to please and motivated by food (kibble as treats!) and we’ve reliably gotten her to now stay in place on a training mat so we can eat Continue reading
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Pepper 1, Pepper 2.

A couple of months ago, Pepper (1) started exhibiting some health issues around balance and general cognitive functions – affected a permanent head tilt and became clumsier than her usual self. Issues jumping onto the sofa for a cuddle, getting in the car, staggering when walking, etc. We consulted with the vet and they did Continue reading
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Happy birthday to Sage (and me)

December 29th I turned 55. Sage, whose birthday is December sometime shares the same day with me, so we go out, get her a nice biscuit and have a lovely birthday together. This year was different however since we’d just contacted a dog rescue group about a small German Shepherd they have currently in a Continue reading
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Regardless, I am in bed by 8:30pm

Friends, let me explain. I am a creature of habit and my habit is to go to bed between 7:30pm and 9pm, but normally 8:30pm. You may ask how I know this, but the Hairy and Hairless one agree that this is the most common time. What did you expect? That I can read the Continue reading
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Brunch with the Hairless one

After the Hairless and Hairy one took me out to a restaurant last week, the Hairless one suggested we go back for Saturday brunch. This was great for several reasons, not the least of which is a car trip and I get some delightful chicken when I am there. Then came the chicken. Look at Continue reading
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I am mostly me and a bit something else

Why am I not surprised? The hairless one often brings out my howly nature. I am also getting used to going to a coffee shop and being mostly good – however I don’t think the hairless one has cottoned on that I growl when people approach so I get a treat. I don’t need to Continue reading
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Musings with no purpose

Not sure how often Sage will post an update. Of course she regards the brake dust on my fingers with some degree of horror. Continue reading
