Category: Sparky (Page 43 of 52)
That’s all I wanted.
It’s a 40o morning, with drizzle. By the time Señor Piglet had gotten out of bed, I had a good fire going. When Sparky was done doing his dirty business outside, he came in wet and probably cold. He laid down on the dog bed between the couch and wood stove. He looked so cozy. It would be nice to have my coffee while my winsome pup lounges by my feet.
Nothing special, just Sparky screwing around in the yard.
Sparky is frightened of thunderstorms, so it was a rough night for me. Around 4 am, Sparky’s vigorous panting roused me from sleep. I am a deep sleeper, but once awake, don’t usually go back to sleep. It was murder trying to get moving.
When Sparky first moved in, his dream barks were the only indication that he could bark. It’s usually only when he’s napping, not when he’s down for the night. When he naps, Sparky is about 80% asleep, and retains some situational awareness. It’s hard to video him because he gets more alert if I get up or the TV volume is turned down.
When I brought Sparky home after my surgery, his dream barks were troubled and whimpery for a couple of days. I hate to see him suffer, but it is nice to know that he cares.
I hold Sparky in high regard, but sometimes, he seems like just a pretty face.
When we went outside for our walk, these three deer were wandering by. I said, “Rabbit!” to flip his switch into hunter-pursuit mode. They strolled about 40 yards before Sparky even looked in their direction. Sparky decided to take me very literally, and wasn’t interested.
Sparky talks big, but now I’m wondering if chasing rabbits is a charade. Sure, he’ll eat any baby bunnies he finds. but what would he do if he caught a rabbit?
Sparky wants to be an Ewok for Halloween. He is still pissed about The Acolyte, so wanted to do a costume homage to a time when Star Wars was good. He doesn’t have the face for it, but I made him a costume and took some head shots for his portfolio.
When I previewed this post, the volume was up, so Sparky came running. Now he’s on my lap, trying to type so you give his side of the story.
This is why I can’t get anything done. Sparky enjoys novel experiences and I am loaded with dumb ideas.
Before putting the RC cars away after the East Harbor State Park trip, I wanted to try walking the dog with the Land Rover. Sparky automatically knew what to do.
This is our first attempt. I had more trouble shooting video while driving, than Sparky had figuring out what he was supposed to do. Sparky likes RC cars. He chases the MAXX to get Mr. Moose, and steals treats from the Deadbolt.
He had no problem with the Land Rover taking him for a walk. He didn’t pull, fight or try to take charge. I drove across the creek and up the hill. Trying to turn back down the hill, the Rover rolled. Sparky wasn’t bothered, he took that as an opportunity to take a dump.
I really don’t mind not getting anything done.