Spring is apparently the time to be terrified of dogs. Today on our walk around the block, not one but two separate people gave Athena a long, hard look before crossing the street so they wouldn’t have to pass her on the sidewalk. But would you be afraid of this face?
That has goof ball written all over it. This is also the scarf that Athena likes to dress up as a Hungarian immigrant circa 1912. Well, like might be too strong of a word—she tolerates it like a champ.
The worst part about traveling is leaving the Bean behind. She goes into deep depression when her peeps leave her, and for the next three weeks she’ll be splitting time in three different locales (our friends’ place, our place, and at leashless, lawless Camp Beulah with Amy’s parents). We’re betting we return to a basket case.
Current Mood: Anticipating Travel | 
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I wouldn’t fear the dog in the top photo. I think the scarf softens the look; it’s paisley for crying out loud. But I think that in the bottom photo she looks a bit too much like a Hungarian immigrant c. 1912, if you know what I mean. That dog must be up to something. Definitely a threat.
This dog is quite often up to something. Whether it’s bringing you toys while you’re trying to work or barking as loud as she can at the treat bowl, she is most definitely always up to something.
On our second week-long trip to Europe, we set up a computer in the house to play audio clips of our voices talking to the cat periodically throughout the day, telling him how the trip was going. (Or how we imagined it would be going, seeing as the clips were pre-recorded.)
It seemed to help. He wasn’t as distraught by the time we returned as he’d been after the first trip. But then, he also wasn’t a dog. Being a dog is harder.
Being a clingy, overprotective dog who feels it is her duty to protect the flock at all times is harder still. We do try to talk to her on the phone sometimes, but it appears as though she thinks we’re in the phone and wants us to come out. She definitely recognizes our voices though. And she barks at my brother’s dog in Zurich when we Skype.
Happily for Athena, we’re going to be so friggin’ broke after this trip that we won’t be going anywhere for awhile after this…
Yeah. The Sunday paper had €1.00 = US$1.56 . Good timing!
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil’s sister here…
Phil sends me Athena updates from time to time as I’m currently existing without German Shepard supervision, and he knows I understand all too well the Shepard mind…
And the only thing I’d be afraid of is that she’d lick me to death!!
I usually try to approach shepards doing their people walking, dragging their charges along; both people and pups are usually appreciative of the attention.
Wendy
Oh, Trent, if you ever need a dog sitter, I will gladly volunteer.
I miss my dog-training days and love spending time with all sorts of furry canines.
Also, if you are ever in Vermont and need a place to board: http://www.kirbymountainkennels.com is where I used to work. John and Wendy (my previous bosses) are fantastic and oh-so-great in their work.